obituaries

Nov 10, 2020

Watch Marcell's Funeral

Marcell Goodwin, age 84, of Bagley, MN, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home, Mahnomen, MN.

Marcell Lee Goodwin was born November 24, 1935, in White Earth, MN, the son of Thomas and Bessie (Hill) Goodwin.  He grew up in the...

Nov 9, 2020

Kathleen Elsie (Giard) Burdick, 94, of St Cloud, MN, formerly Lengby, MN, started her journey from this Earth November 9, 2020 at her daughter's home in the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Kathleen, affectionately known as "Granny" to everyone including her family, was born June 11, 1926 in a log home to Henry Alexander Giard and Katherine...

Nov 7, 2020

Carol Busse, age 73, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Saturday, November 7, 2020, at the Mahnomen Health Center.

No services are being held at this time.

Nov 4, 2020

Kari Thompson, age 58, of Waubun, MN, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at her sister's home in White Earth, MN, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Kari Joy Thompson, the daughter of Leonard and Frances (Murray) Thompson, was born December 20, 1961, in Hennepin County.  She grew up and was raised in the...

Nov 3, 2020

Watch Beans' Memorial Service

Vernon "Beans" Wander, age 82, of Waubun, MN, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Vibra Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Vernon Leon Wander was born on April 11, 1938, the oldest of four boys born to Walter and Nora (Thompson) Wander. He attended school through the 8...

Oct 31, 2020

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

https://www.facebook.com/wildriceparish

A video of Doyle's service will also be uploaded here following the service.

Doyle Kevin Johnson, 63, of Fargo, ND formerly Twin Valley, MN passed away on Saturday,...

Oct 29, 2020

Douglas Peterson, age 69 of Waubun, MN, died Thursday, October 29, 2020, at his home.

Douglas James Peterson, the oldest son of Norris and Marcella (Kemper) Peterson was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, on January 18, 1951.  His youth was spent in the Waubun area and he attended and graduated from Waubun High...

Oct 22, 2020

David Selzler, age 54, of Mahnomen, MN, died Thursday, October 22, 2020, at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley surrounded by family.

In honoring Dave's wishes, a Private Family Gathering will be held at a later date.

Oct 21, 2020

Watch Cheryl's Memorial Service

Cheryl Kjos, age 72, of Waubun, MN, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 under the care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Cheryl Jean was born September 1, 1948, in White Earth, MN, the daughter of Martin and Florence (Kjolberg) Pederson. She grew up on a farm...

Oct 18, 2020

Jerold Karsten, age 86, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Sunday, October 18, 2020, at the Mahnomen Health Center Hospital in Mahnomen, MN.

Jerold William Karsten was born July 24, 1934 in Ada, MN, the son of Jerome and Mable Karsten.  He grew up and attended school in Ada.  Jerry married Marie Blattenbauer and the couple was blessed with...

Oct 15, 2020

Watch Richard's Graveside Service

Richard Kriewald, 83, of Winger, MN, died Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo, ND.

Richard was born on September 17, 1937 to the late Frank H Kriewald Sr. and Grace Evelyn Kriewald in Carrington, ND.  He went to Wooded Park Grade School and graduated from McIntosh High...

Oct 14, 2020

Dean Sawicky, age 66, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at his home.

On the day of September 26th, 1954, the world became a brighter place with the birth of Dean Raymond Sawicky.  He was born in "America's Dairyland" state of Wisconsin, in the small village of Stratford to Ray and Bernice (Kaiser) Sawicky. ...

Oct 13, 2020

Richard Emil Lisburg Jr., age 71, of Ada, MN, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at his home in Ada, MN.

Richard Lisburg, the son of Richard and Margie (Vraa) Lisburg was born on September 13, 1949, in Fargo, ND.  Growing up, their family lived in Gary, MN, Lockhart, MN, Ada, MN, and settled...

Oct 11, 2020

Ella Molvik, age 94, of McIntosh, MN, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, at McIntosh Manor Nursing Home, McIntosh, MN.

Ella Jean Hillberg was born March 16, 1926, to John and Pearl (Tuntland) Hillberg in Pamplin Hills, Sioux County, North Dakota.  She grew up in the Mahnomen, MN, area where she graduated from high school.  Following high school,...

Oct 10, 2020

Watch Jimmy's Funeral Service

James "Jimmy" Tjon, age 66, of Twin Valley, died at his home on Saturday, October 10, 2020.

James Tjon, the son of Telford and Evelyn (McGrath) Tjon, was born on November 4, 1953 in Ada, MN.  He grew up on the family farm near Twin Valley.  After graduating from Twin Valley...

Oct 4, 2020

Raymond James "Jesse" Foster, age 78, of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly Ponsford, MN, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2020, at Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes, MN.

Jesse was born on February 2, 1942 to Margaret "Muggins" (Foster) Janke at White Earth Hospital in White Earth, MN. Jesse lived with his partner,...

Oct 2, 2020

Deborah Decker, age 57, of Ogema, MN, died Friday, October 2, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Deborah Ann DeGroat was born September 30, 1963, the daughter of Sharon (Rogers) and George DeGroat Sr. in Kenosha, WI.  She grew up and attended school in Kenosha and moved to the Ogema area when she was 27...

Oct 2, 2020

Watch Michele's Service

Michele Stroot, age 64, of Red Lake Falls, MN, died on Friday, October 2, 2020, surrounded by her family at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Michele Joy Dahl was born on May 15, 1956, to the loving parents of David and Doris (Barnes) Dahl in Ada, MN. She was raised on...

Oct 1, 2020

Watch Josie's Funeral

Josephine Bellanger, age 74, of Detroit Lakes, MN, (formerly Hendrum, MN), died Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Josephine Bellanger was born December 7, 1945, in White Earth, MN, the daughter of Wilfred and Eulalia (Brisbois) LaFriniere. She grew up in the Roy Lake area, attending Mahnomen Public...

Sep 29, 2020

Tom Oppegard, age 59, of Mahnomen, MN, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at his home.

Thomas Gene Oppegard was born December 30, 1960, to Oscar and Gertrude (Antell) Oppegard.    He was born in Fosston, MN, and grew up in the Island Lake area, attending school at Mahnomen Public School.  Following graduation, Tom remained...