obituaries

Aug 18, 2021

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Norma Johnson, age 98, of Mahnomen, MN, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital, Detroit Lakes, MN.

Norma Grace Bjerken was born Easter morning, April 1, 1923, the daughter of Gustav and Nettie (Olson) Bjerken.  She grew up in Mahnomen where she attended school and graduated with the...

Aug 17, 2021

Sharon Kaye Johnson, age 69, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away in her home on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in late May of 2021.  She fought through the chemo and radiation treatments with a smile, and we all thought that she had beat it and were very surprised with her passing.

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Aug 16, 2021

Douglas LaFriniere, age 82, of Bemidji, MN, died Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the Havenwood Care Center in Bemidji.

Douglas, the son of Ernest and Inga LaFriniere, was born on May 16, 1939, in St. Paul, MN.  He moved with his family to Zerkel, MN, area where he was raised.  After graduating from Bagley High School, Doug...

Aug 15, 2021

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Bonnie Mehr, age 67, of Mahnomen, MN, died Sunday, August 15, 2021, at her home.

Bonnie Jean Hendrickson was born May 22, 1954, in Mahnomen, the daughter of Clifford and Gladys (Loraas) Hendrickson.  She grew up in Mahnomen where she attended school, graduating from Mahnomen High School with the Class of 1972. ...

Aug 14, 2021

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Donna Anderson, age 80, of Big Elbow Lake Village, MN, died Saturday, August 14, 2021 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Donna "Susie" Mae Anderson, the daughter of James and Francis (Fick) Fairbanks, was born October 10, 1940.  Susie was born and raised in the Big Elbow Lake Village. ...

Aug 13, 2021

Avishai Amiasleigh, the precious baby of Reginald and Shalene Brown, was gathered into the arms of angels on August 13, 2020.

Aching the loss of pregnancy are Avishai parents, Reginald and Shalene Brown; brother, Reginald Brown Jr.; sisters, Aaliyah and Reignbow Brown; grandma, Henrietta Bedeau; grandpa, Francis Brown Jr.; great grandma, Bernadette Brown; aunts and uncles: Anthony...

Aug 11, 2021

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Ardell Bernelda (Beckman) Allrich, 82, passed away peacefully at Wealshire of Bloomington on August 11, 2021, with her children by her side.

Ardell was born in Twin Valley, MN September 28, 1938 to Edwin and Lorna (Runck) Beckman.  She was Baptized and...

Aug 10, 2021

The exciting moments of pregnancy turned to sorrow for Taylor Wika and Daniel Rude of Halstad, MN, on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, with the peaceful passing of their precious baby boy, Cullen Michael Rude.

Cullen is survived by his loving parents, Taylor and Danny; big sister, Cora; maternal grandparents, DeAnn Wika and Jason (Sherry) Wika; paternal grandparents,...

Aug 1, 2021

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Leonard H. Blaser Sr, age 87, of Andover MN, went to meet his Lord on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Anoka, MN, surrounded by his loving family.

Leonard (lovingly known as "Sonny" while growing...

Aug 1, 2021

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Donna Larson, age 96, of Mahnomen, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.

Donna J. Stewart was born January 12, 1925, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Earl and Eleanor (Sorenson) Stewart.  She grew up near Mankato, MN, where she graduated from high school. ...

Jul 31, 2021

Gregory Angus LaFriniere, age 63, of Mahnomen, MN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at the Fargo Veterans Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Gregory Angus, the son of Carol (Clark) and Douglas LaFriniere, was born on February 18, 1958, in Mahnomen, MN. He spent most of his childhood in Northern Minnesota...

Jul 29, 2021

Joanana "Jo" Sharp, age 86, of Ponsford, MN, died Thursday, July 29, 2021, at her home surrounded by family.

A Visitation will be held Monday, August 2, 2021, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 2:00 pm at...

Jul 28, 2021

George Wells, age 80, of Ulen, MN, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

George Happy Wells was born January 1, 1941, to Carl and Laura (Schiffman) Wells in Redwood, MN.  He grew up in Lamberton, MN, where he attended school.  At the age of 17, George graduated from high school and immediately...

Jul 24, 2021

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After many days of struggling on life support, Lloyd "Burt" Burtness lost his battle and passed away peacefully on July 24, 2021, with family at his side. He was born to Norwegian parents, Leonard and Adeline Burtness on their farm in Ulen, MN on September 6, 1936. His early...

Jul 21, 2021

Richard Person, age 45, of Ada, MN, formerly White Earth, MN, died at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Richard M. Person, the son of Vivian Jackson Person and Richard Thell, was born on December 2, 1975 in St. Paul, MN.  He attended elementary school in St. Paul before moving with his family to White Earth.  After graduating...

Jul 17, 2021

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Richard Babler passed away peacefully at 8:51 pm, on his birthday, Saturday, July 17, 2021, surrounded by his family at home home in Olivia, at the age of 86.

Richard Arlen Babler was born on July 17, 1935, to Elvin and Myrtle (Kappel) Babler in Ada, Minnesota. He...

Jul 14, 2021

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Michael "Tanner" Bellanger, age 25, of Waubun, MN, died on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Michael Tanner Bellanger was lovingly welcomed into this world on January 3, 1996, the first child and only son, born to Michael and Theresa (Nelson) Bellanger.  When he was six months...

Jul 4, 2021

Edward Vigness, age 84, of Waubun, MN, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at his daughter's home.

Edward Chester Vigness was born February 5, 1937, in Cromwell, MN, the son of Ole and Erceldean (Weimer) Vigness.  His youth was spent in Cromwell, where he attended school and graduated from Cromwell High School. ...

Jul 4, 2021

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Roland Bentley, age 74, of Twin Valley, MN passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 in his home surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice.

Roland LeRoy Bentley was born March 31, 1947 in Crookston, MN to Ervin and Theadora...

Jun 27, 2021

John Harm, "Johnnie Dodge," Cirks, age 74, of Ada, MN, passed away peacefully, in the company of his brothers Dave and Ray, on Sunday June 27, 2021, from a lengthy illness.

John was born on December 18,1946 in Ada. He was the 4 th child of Harold Leo and Gertrude Elizabeth (Kneip) Cirks....