obituaries

Sep 29, 2020

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Ruth Spielman, age 98, of Twin Valley, MN, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen.

Ruth Louise, the daughter of Henry and Helen (Specht) Schroeder, was born in Mahnomen County on October 24, 1921. Ruth attended Popple Grove school through 8 th grade and was...

Sep 28, 2020

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Joyann "Joey" Espeseth, age 89, of Thief River Falls, MN, formerly Winger, MN, died Monday, September 28, 2020, at Oakland Park Nursing Home, Thief River Falls, MN.

Joey was born on July 9, 1931, to Genevieve Schouveiller of Callaway, MN. Growing up, she spent a lot of time at her grandparent's farm...

Sep 28, 2020

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Herbert Ahles, age 85, of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly Waubun, MN, died Monday, September 28, 2020, at Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes.

Herbert Edward Ahles, the son of Michael and Katherine (Kleis) Ahles was born February 27, 1935, in Waubun, MN. He grew up in the Waubun area where he attended school...

Sep 27, 2020

Jeanette Nicholson, age 74, of White Earth, MN, died on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Jeanette Marie VanWert, the daughter of Arthur and Ethelbert (VanNett) VanWert, was born September 20, 1946, in White Earth, MN.  Growing up she received her education at the White Earth...

Sep 26, 2020

Rhonda Gunderson, age 39, of Ada, MN, died on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Rhonda Pinske, the daughter of Leland and Sharon (Kuehn) Pinske, was born on December 26, 1980 in Fargo, ND. She grew up with her family near Gary, MN, and...

Sep 26, 2020

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Jessica Hanks, age 36, of White Earth, MN, died Saturday, September 26, 2020, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Jessica Ardette Hanks was born September 12, 1984, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the daughter of Susan (Borah) and Richard "Wayne" Hanks Sr.  She attended school in Ogema and Waubun,...

Sep 24, 2020

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Altha Spaeth, age 85, of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly Mahnomen, MN, died on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Pelican Landing Assisted Living under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Altha Katherine Sirjord was born at home in Bear Park Township on February...

Sep 24, 2020

Patricia "Pat" Spaeth, age 72, of Mahnomen, MN, died Thursday, September 24, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

In honoring Pat's wishes, no Public Funeral Services are being held.

Sep 23, 2020

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Doris Mae (Wagner) Opsahl, age 87, of Ulen, MN, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen.

Doris was born August 8, 1933, at home in Ulen Township, to Alice Hartwig. She was the oldest of nine children of Wilbur "Bill" and Alice (Hartwig) Wagner. They lived on...

Sep 23, 2020

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Lyle Evenson, age 80, of Winger, MN, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo, ND.

Lyle Evenson was born on November 9, 1939, to Edwin and Belinda (Mork) Evenson. Lyle, along with his siblings, Allen and Beverly, grew up just outside of Winger on the family farm. Lyle...

Sep 21, 2020

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Louis Terway, age 85, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Monday, September 21, 2020, at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Louis Mathew Terway was born October 15, 1934, in White Earth, MN, the oldest child of Evelyn Terway.  With the death of his mom at...

Sep 21, 2020

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Eldred Opsahl, age 89, of Twin Valley, MN, died Monday, September 21, 2020, at his home.

Eldred was born on March 17, 1931, the youngest of four children to Mabel (Evenson) and Lewis Opsahl. He was baptized and confirmed in local churches. Eldred attended school in Twin Valley and graduated with...

Sep 19, 2020

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Mary Ann Dentz, age 76, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Fargo, ND, surrounded by her family.

Mary Ann Dentz, the daughter of Albert and Adelia "Clara" (Laubach) Dentz, was born on August 15, 1944 in Mahnomen, MN.  She grew up and was lovingly raised in...

Sep 18, 2020

Watch Mildred's Memorial Service

Mildred Trochmann passed away on September 18, 2020 at the Viking Manor in Ulen, MN at the age of 93.

Mildred was born on May 7, 1927, the daughter of Helmer & Minnie Eastvold of rural Borup, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm and attended a country grade-school, then...

Sep 16, 2020

Doris "Todd" Dahl, age 87, of Borup, MN, died on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Doris Irene Barnes was born July 19, 1933 to Dewey and Violet (Flohrs) Barnes, and lovingly became known to many as "Todd." She attended grade school and graduated from Felton high school in 1951. Doris was...

Sep 13, 2020

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Charlotte Joyce Kraft, 70, of Gary, MN passed away peacefully on September 13, 2020, in her home under the loving care of her family, friends, and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Charlotte J. Ystenes was born on October 20, 1949 in Mahnomen, MN, to the late Lloyd and Bertha (Flaw)...

Sep 13, 2020

Josie RayLee LaGue, infant daughter of Donny LaGue and Emerald Spencer, was born Friday, September 11, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital, Detroit Lakes, MN.  She weighed 3 pounds, 6.5 ounces, was 17.5 inches long and had a fair amount of dark hair.  Even though Josie was only here a short time, she touched the lives...

Sep 12, 2020

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Sonja Solveig (Sirjord) Nelson went to her eternal home in heaven on Sept 12, 2020, after a long, tragic battle with Alzheimer's.

Sonja was born January 18, 1940, in Bear Park Township near Bejou, MN, to Harold and Thora (Svenby) Sirjord. She was raised on the family farm with her four siblings...

Sep 4, 2020

Daniel Martin, age 94, of Spokane Valley, WA, died Friday, September 4, 2020, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

The family will be hosting a Memorial Service on Monday, September 14, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Columba Episcopal Cemetery in White Earth, MN.

Sep 3, 2020

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Merlyn Olson, age 75, of Twin Valley, MN, died Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, following a courageous battle with lymphoma and neuropathy.

Merlyn Charles Olson was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, on October 16, 1944, the youngest son born to Guy and Alice (Larson) Olson.  He grew...