obituaries

Mar 13, 2026

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Joseph Peterick, age 48, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home.

Joseph Allen Peterick was born on June 16, 1977, in Ada, MN, to Phillip and Margaret (Kneip) Peterick. He was baptized at...

Mar 9, 2026

Watch Joanie's Funeral Joan "Joanie" Kramer, 76, of Bejou, MN, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2026, in Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Detroit Lakes, MN, on July 13, 1949, to Edward Berens and Alice Bardwell Berens, Joanie grew up in Mahnomen and graduated from Mahnomen High...

Mar 9, 2026

Gwendolyn Nodsle, age 82, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen.

Gwendolyn Hettenbaugh was born on August 31, 1943, in Richardton, ND, to Homer and Leona (Davis) Hettenbaugh. When Gwen was very young, the family moved to a farm near Glyndon, MN. She graduated from Glyndon-Felton High...

Mar 9, 2026

Bonnie Jean Merkens, age 79, of Ada, MN, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Benedictine Care Community of Ada.

Bonnie Jean, daughter of Charles and Bernice (Hirchert) Fjeld, was born on November 14, 1946, in Ada. She spent her childhood in the Ada area, where she attended school and grew up surrounded by family. As...

Mar 4, 2026

Gerald "Jerry" Dahl, age 86, of Felton, MN, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family.

Gerald Wayne Dahl was born September 1, 1939, to Anton and Ella Dahl in Ada, MN, during thrashing season. He grew up helping on the family farm and graduated from Borup High...

Feb 27, 2026

Jody M. Londo, age 54, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly following some recent health complications on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Mahnomen Health Center, Mahnomen, MN.

Jody Marie Londo was born on March 5, 1971, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the daughter of Loris Londo and Harold Parisian.  Her father died before she was born so Jody...

Feb 27, 2026

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Jane Haug, 86, passed away on February 27, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.

Jane Betty Borgeson was born to Elizabeth "Bell" and John "Jack" Borgeson on September 1st, 1939 in Erskine, MN.  She attended school in McIntosh, MN and graduated in 1957. She attended Interstate Business College in...

Feb 24, 2026

Tameron "Tami" Pearl Dunbar, age 66, of Twin Valley, MN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at her home, under the devoted care of her family and HIA Hospice.

Tami was born on August 17, 1959, in Ada, MN, to Boyd and Shirley (Werpy) Underdahl. She grew up on the family...

Feb 22, 2026

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Donna Rogers, 95 years young, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 22, 2026, in her home in Apache Junction, AZ, surrounded by family, neighbors and friends and under the care of her family and Azorna Hospice of Phoenix, AZ.

Feb 22, 2026

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Jean Marie (Bjerken) Hanson was born December 18, 1931, in Mahnomen, MN. She passed peacefully at Mahnomen Health Center under the loving care of family, staff, and HIA Hospice on February 22, 2026.

She was born on her family farm to Gustav and Nettie (Olson) Bjerken, the seventh of eleven children....

Feb 21, 2026

Jayvonese "Jay" Longus, age 76, of Waubun, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Benedictine Community in Ada, MN.

Jayvonese Ann Longus was born on May 2, 1949, in Marshalltown, IA, to Ralph Longus and Alice Moore. She attended Marshalltown High School, graduating with the Class of 1967. After high school, Jay pursued cosmetology...

Feb 21, 2026

Burnell Hanson, age 90, of Winger, MN, died on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society-Blackduck, MN.

Burnell was born on March 15, 1935, in Winger, MN, to Hjalmar and Myrtle (Wold) Hanson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Burnell attended Gossen Country School and graduated from Lincoln...

Feb 20, 2026

Terence "Tux" Turner, age 61, of Naytahwaush, MN, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Terence Lee Turner, known by all as Tux, was born on October 10, 1964, to Thomas "Barney" and Lucille (Bellanger) Turner. He was raised in Naytahwaush, where he attended school and built lifelong friendships within the...

Feb 20, 2026

William "Bill" Oshkinowe Sr., age 83, of Waubun, MN, passed away on February 20, 2026, at Essentia Health–St. Mary's Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN.

William Gene Oshkinowe was born on July 25, 1942, in White Earth, MN, to George and Jennie (King) Oshkinowe. He was one of ten children. The family made their home near White Earth...

Feb 14, 2026

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Patricia "Pat" Sue (Antell) Carson, age 81, of Naytahwaush, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at her home in Naytahwaush.

Patricia "Pat" Sue Antell was born on February 26, 1944, in White Earth, MN, the daughter of William Antell and Julia Beaupre. Much...

Feb 12, 2026

Robert D. Evans, age 84, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at Bethany Retirement Home. He was surrounded by his loving family, friends, and dedicated caregivers during his final moments.  Bob was born on January 2, 1942, in Moorhead, MN, to Erwin M. Evans (1901-1951)   and Melba G. Evans (Lee) (1902-1988). He spent his childhood...

Feb 9, 2026

Michael "Mike" Swan, Waaswaa Muckwa "Shining Bear", age 70, of Ponsford, MN, died on Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home under the loving care of his family and HIA Hospice.

Michael A. Swan was born August 2, 1955, in White Earth, MN, the son of Maynard and Cleo (Armstrong) Swan.  His youth was spent growing up...

Feb 7, 2026

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Gary Gilman, age 93, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home, surrounded by loved ones.

Gary John Gilman was born on September 18, 1932, in Ponsford, MN, to John Wesley and Ruby Ann (Doucette) Gilman. As a young boy he spent...

Feb 6, 2026

David Magee, age 53, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 6, 2026.

David Anthony Magee was born in Dallas, TX, the son of Danny and Jean (LaGarde) Magee.  His youth was spent in Minneapolis, MN, where he graduated from South High.  Following high school, Dave entered the workforce and worked as a security guard for...

Feb 1, 2026

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Angeline Steichen, age 92, of Ulen, MN, died on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Heather's House Hospice care facility, Fargo, ND.

Angeline Clarissa was born on November 5, 1933, to Lars and Clara (Romslo) Peterson in Audubon, MN. She was the youngest in her family with two older siblings, Paul...