obituaries

Feb 25, 2021

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Allard Christenson, age 92, of Mahnomen, MN, died Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

Allard John Christenson was born July 1st, 1928 in the Paynesville, Minnesota Hospital. His parents were Alfred and Emma (Sunde) Christenson. He grew up on the family farm in Irving Township, Kandiyohi...

Feb 20, 2021

Merle Andrew Bush Jr., the son of Merle Sr. and Ginny (Alvarado) Bush, was born on December 15, 1976 in Bagley, MN.  He grew up with his family in the Naytahwaush community.  After graduating from Mahnomen High School, Merle began working. He spent a few years as a lead slot technician at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, MN,...

Feb 20, 2021

Thelma Coleman, age 85, of Mahnomen, MN, died peacefully Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

Thelma Jean was born on October 25, 1935, one of 14 children lovingly raised by John and Mary (Peabody) Wadena. She grew up in the Naytahwaush, MN, community where she attended school. Following high school, Thelma received...

Feb 18, 2021

A Live Facebook stream of the service can be found on Wild Rice Lutheran Parish facebook page for those unable to be in attendance.

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Linda Aanenson, age 78, of Backus, MN, formerly of Twin Valley, MN, died on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at her home in Backus, MN, surrounded...

Feb 16, 2021

Daniel Reed Scheff, age 66, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away at his home on February 16, 2021.

Daniel was born May 24, 1954, to Reuben and Lorraine (Hogenson) Scheff in Fosston, MN, and spent his childhood on the family farm outside of Mahnomen.  On November 1, 1980, he married Roberta Clifton in Bejou, MN. They raised three...

Feb 14, 2021

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Ardette Bisson, age 90, of Detroit Lakes, MN, died on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at St. Mary's Essentia Hospital in Detroit Lakes.

Ardette Theron Bisson was born February 4, 1931, in White Earth, MN, the daughter of Clark and Emma (Kuchynka) Bisson.  Her grade school years were spent at Ogema Public...

Feb 7, 2021

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Max Voss, age 87, of Waubun, MN, died on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Maxamillian Norbert Voss was born in Ogema, MN, on August 27, 1933, the second child...

Feb 4, 2021

Alvin "Boogie" Anderson Jr., age 55, of Waubun, MN, died Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

A Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 8, 2021 at 3:00 pm at the Elbow Lake Community Center, Elbow Lake Village, MN. Burial will be held in the Vernon Anderson Cemetery in the spring.

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Jan 31, 2021

Gail Stevens, age 64, of Waubun, MN, suddenly passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Sanford Health Center, Fargo, ND.

Gail Marie Stevens was born to Lonnie and Dorothy (Kegg) Stevens on August 20, 1956, in Bagley, MN. After graduating from Bagley High School, she studied welding...

Jan 29, 2021

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We mournfully announce the death of Patricia J. Liebl, age 80, of Fargo, ND, who died peacefully Friday, January 29, 2021 at her home with family.

Patricia was born to Wilfred and Camilla (Belshan) Liebl on March 19, 1940 in Mahnomen, MN. She was baptized in April of 1940, and confirmed...

Jan 23, 2021

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Steve Boman, age 69, of Twin Valley, MN, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his home.

Steve Boman was born on October 18, 1951, to Roy and Sylvia (Buschette) Boman in Detroit Lakes, MN. Steve attended elementary school in Twin Valley and Highschool...

Jan 22, 2021

The exciting moments of pregnancy turned to sorrow for Tammy and Berry Shaw of Hawley, MN, on Friday, January 22, 2021 with the death of their precious baby boy, Leo Casey Shaw.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Jan 21, 2021

Terry Starkey, age 68, of Mahnomen, MN, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Essentia Health, Fargo ND.

Terry M. Starkey was born in Mahnomen on September 6, 1952, the middle son of Harley and Priscilla (Stall) Starkey. He grew up in Mahnomen where he attended school and graduated from Mahnomen High School.  After...

Jan 21, 2021

Robert "Scrub" Goodwin Sr., age 70, of Naytahwaush, MN, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, at his home.

Robert Charles Goodwin was born December 11, 1950, in White Earth, MN, the son of George and Florence (Turner) Goodwin.  He attended school in Naytahwaush and then Mahnomen, graduating with the class of 1969.  Soon...

Jan 19, 2021

Anthony LaGue Sr., age 64, of Waubun, MN, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home.

Anthony Ray LaGue, the son of Alvin and Frieda (Keezer) LaGue, was born on January 16, 1957, in White Earth, MN.  He spent his life living in the Big Elbow Lake Village area, east of Waubun.  Over the years,...

Jan 19, 2021

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Melody Haaland, age 61, of Grand Rapids, MN, died on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her home.

Melody Rae, the daughter of Arnold and MarLeone (Olson) Gunderson, was born on February 19, 1959 in Breckenridge, MN.  She grew up with her family in Ada, MN. ...

Jan 19, 2021

Kennedy Hill Sr., age 52, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Monday, January 19, 2021, at Sanford Health Center, Fargo, ND.

Kennedy Hill, the son of Milferd and Esther (Paul) Hill, was born in Duluth, MN, on February 7, 1968.  Throughout his childhood, Kennedy moved around with his family living in Kansas, Oregon, and Alaska.  When he was a...

Jan 13, 2021

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Virgil Kappes, age 90, of Waubun, MN, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home in Mahnomen.

Virgil William Kappes was born June 18, 1930 at home on the farm near Wheatville, MN.  He attended country school through the 6...

Jan 12, 2021

Verna Basswood, age 73, of Mahnomen, MN, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at her daughter's home surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Verna Louise Bonga was born in Park Rapids, MN, on November 27, 1947, the daughter of John and Mary (Wadena) Bonga.  As a child, she grew up...

Jan 11, 2021

Richard Littlewolf, age 62, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Monday, January 11, 2021, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Richard A. Littlewolf was born February 28, 1958, in White Earth, MN, the son of William and Edna (Emerson) Littlewolf.  His childhood was spent growing up in the Naytahwaush area and he attended school in Mahnomen, MN.  After his...