obituaries

Apr 26, 2026

Donald Stanton Kvamme, age 88, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Donald was born on October 4, 1937, in Gary, MN, to Alfred and Olga (Benson) Kvamme. He was raised in Gary, where he also attended school. As a young man, he farmed alongside his family and began...

Apr 24, 2026

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Bruce Allan Griewe, age 73, of Gary, Minnesota, passed away unexpectantly on April 24, 2026 on his family farm, leaving behind a life defined by love, hard work, laughter, and deep devotion to his family.

Bruce was born on April 17, 1953, to Herbert...

Apr 23, 2026

Porsha Keezer, age 19, of rural Waubun, MN, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her home.

Porsha Lorraine Keezer was born September 25, 2006, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the youngest daughter of Shana and Jeffrey Keezer.  Her elementary years started in Mahnomen, followed by Waubun-Ogema Elementary and she entered high school in Waubun.  During high...

Apr 19, 2026

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Laurel Johnson, age 91, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Laurel was born on January 16, 1935, in Benson, MN to William and Alice (Hoiland) Buckner. She was raised and attended school in Benson, where she formed many cherished memories....

Apr 17, 2026

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Orris "Orrie" Flermoen, age 84, of Winger, MN, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at Essentia Health in Fosston, MN.

Orris Delano Flermoen was born September 26, 1941, in Crookston, MN, the son of Dennis and Bertha (Roe) Flermoen.  He grew up on the family farm, attended Wide Awake Country School and...

Apr 15, 2026

Simon Zornes, age 55, of Bagley, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Simon Dean Zornes was born on April 30, 1970, to Charles Sr. and Suzanne (Oppegard) Zornes. He was given his Ojibwe name Genaawandang Ishkodekan, meaning "Keeper of the Fire." He attended Flandreau Indian School and graduated in 1989. After high school, Simon spent...

Apr 12, 2026

Deborah Clark, age 71, of Callaway, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at her home under the loving care of her family and HIA Hospice.

Deborah Lynn Tonstad was born on April 12, 1955, in Minneapolis, MN, to Benny and Evelyn (Holmquist) Tonstad. She attended school in the Twin Cities and later proudly earned her...

Apr 4, 2026

Wanda Alvarado, age 79, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at her home.

Wanda was born on October 6, 1946, in White Earth, MN, to Charles and Pearl (Cain) Folstrom. She was raised in the Naytahwaush area, where she attended school and built the roots of a life centered on family and community.  As...

Apr 3, 2026

Saige Londo, age 26, of Fargo, ND, formerly Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 3, 2026.

Saige Adam, the son of Brooke Londo and Lee Oppegard, was born on February 2, 2000, in Detroit Lakes, MN. He was raised in Naytahwaush, where he made his home with his grandparents, Corvin and Arlene, who played an important...

Apr 2, 2026

Thomas "Big Top" Giard Jr., age 41, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Mahnomen Health Center, Mahnomen, MN, following health complications which began last fall.

Thomas John, the oldest child of Thomas Sr. and Loretta "Pebbs" (Bush) Giard was born September 25, 1984, in Detroit Lakes, MN.  ...

Apr 1, 2026

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Hailey "June" Beckman, age 23, of Moorhead, MN, formerly Mahnomen, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Hailey Dorthia Bell, affectionately known to many as June was born in Hibbing, MN, on August 15, 2002, the daughter of Richard and Jesse.  She attended Cherry School...

Apr 1, 2026

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Gerald S. Paulson, age 74, of Winger, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in San José del Cabo, Mexico, following an accidental fall.

Gerald Samuel was born May 7, 1951, in Crookston, MN, to Kenneth and Glenda (Helling) Paulson.  ...

Mar 30, 2026

Ronald "Ron" Bellcourt, age 70, of Minneapolis, MN, died Monday, March 30, 2026, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN.

Ronald Eugene Bellcourt was born on December 18, 1955, in White Earth, MN, to Joseph and Grace (LaChappelle) Bellcourt. He attended school in White Earth, and following his father's passing, his family relocated to Minneapolis. Ron moved...

Mar 30, 2026

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Steve Vesledahl, age 79, of Erskine, MN, died on Monday, March 30, 2026, at his home under the loving care of Hospice and his family.

Steven Ross Vesledahl was born on October 9, 1946, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Alden and Alice (Johnson) Vesledahl. He was baptized and...

Mar 26, 2026

Sharon L. Houdek (73) of Mahnomen, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Sharon Leona Schouveiller was born on November 18, 1952, the second child of Edwin and Lorraine (Holl) Schouveiller. She grew up in Mahnomen County, where she spent her entire life and...

Mar 25, 2026

Thomas Wilson, age 80, of Ulen, MN, formerly of Fargo, ND, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at his home.

A memorial service is pending.

Mar 25, 2026

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Janet Rae (Hershey) Hegreberg, age 84, of Ada, MN, formerly of Borup, MN, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Twin Valley Assisted Living.

Janet Rae Hershey was born on June 5, 1941, in Waseca, MN, to Cletus and Iona (Eisert) Hershey. Throughout her childhood, the Hershey family moved...

Mar 23, 2026

Jenene "Jean" Mayberry, age 58, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Jenene Adair Clark was born on May 16, 1967, in Park Rapids, MN, to Glenn and Pearl Clark. She attended school in Park Rapids and later proudly earned her GED. Jean continued her education at the...

Mar 21, 2026

Duriel John Jackson, age 40, of Fargo, ND, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home.

Duriel John Jackson the son of Sharon Jackson and Darrel Bellanger was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, on August 24, 1985.  His youth was spent growing up around family in the White Earth, MN, area.  As a teen, John...

Mar 20, 2026

James Fay, age 88, of Twin Valley, MN died on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

James was born on March 12, 1938, in Hibbing, MN, to William and Edith (French) Fay. He later moved with his family to the Minneapolis area, where he was raised and educated. As a young man,...