obituaries

Aug 10, 2022

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Verna M. Wegge, 108, Halstad, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the Halstad Living Center in Halstad.

This is Verna's history in her own words:

I, Verna Mildred Aalgaard, was born in Norman...

Aug 3, 2022

Steven A. Reandeau, age 79, passed away quietly and at peace the morning of August 3, 2022.

Steven was born August 15, 1942, the eldest son of five children born to Clifford and Viola (Sell) Reandeau and four siblings later born to Clifford and Versi Reandeau.  His formative years were spent "Down Home" in Sioux City, Iowa. ...

Aug 2, 2022

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Darlene Ann Nodsle was born November 26, 1931, the oldest child born to Henry and Thea (Olson) Nodsle.  At a young age her family moved from Argusville, ND, to a farm East of Ulen, MN.  Growing up, Darlene helped on the farm, tended to her younger siblings and attended school in Ulen.  Following her...

Jul 30, 2022

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Inez Asleson, age 105, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen, surrounded by her loved ones.

Inez Viola Hanson was born on February 5, 1917, at home on the family farm in Hagen Township, rural Ulen, to Emil and Marie Hanson....

Jul 29, 2022

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Curtis Berg, age 90, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Friday, July 29th, 2022 at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen, MN under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Curtis Duane Berg was born on October 8, 1931 to Walter and Gladys (Benson) Berg in Twin Valley....

Jul 28, 2022

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Donovan Keith Kolness, age 73 of Hendrum, MN, died Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the Halstad Living Center after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Donovan was born July 17 th , 1949, the fourth son of...

Jul 28, 2022

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Natalie Baird, 55, Crookston, MN passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Riverview Health in Crookston after a long battle with cancer.

Natalie was born on April 4, 1967 to Robert and Loretta Ross in Crookston, MN....

Jul 27, 2022

David James Dyrdahl, 64, Ada, MN, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

Services are pending at this time.

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Jul 25, 2022

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Dorothy M. Lee, 84, Fertile, MN, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile.

Dorothy Mae (Droppo) Lee was born on November 11, 1937 in Fertile, MN. She was united in marriage to...

Jul 23, 2022

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Olive Arlyne Hess, 94, of Ada, Minnesota entered heaven's gates on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

She was born in rural Lockhart on February 13, 1928 to Edwin and Louise Nelson. Arlyne and her brother, Lloyd, grew up on the...

Jul 22, 2022

Arnold "Arnie" B. Hagen, 95, Fertile, MN, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile.

Arnold "Arnie" B. Hagen was born on April 5, 1927 to Lawrence and Bella (Ystenes) Hagen at home along with his twin sister Alice in Fertile.

Arnie attended school through the 8 th Grade....

Jul 21, 2022

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Ralph L. Chandler, 98, Shelly, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen, MN.

Ralph Linden Chandler was born on a farm in rural Caledonia, North Dakota on August 9, 1923....

Jul 17, 2022

Brett Gulseth, age 52, of Twin Valley, MN passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022.

Brett Walter Gulseth was born on March 19, 1970 in Fargo, ND, to loving parents, Linda Hirschkorn and Darrell Gulseth. Brett grew up in Twin Valley and worked for Artic Cat in his younger years. Brett married Laura Thielen on August 19,...

Jul 11, 2022

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Elizabeth "Betty" Johnson, age 92, of Ogema, MN, died Monday, July 11, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Elizabeth "Betty" Lucille, the daughter of Lee and Alvina Chilton, was born on June 6, 1930, in Mahnomen, MN. She was baptized at St. Michael's Catholic...

Jul 10, 2022

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Shirley Thronson, 94, Ada, MN, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Essentia Health in Ada, MN.

Shirley was born on March 11, 1928 in Waukon Township near Gary, MN. She was...

Jul 9, 2022

Jeri "Toots" Fjelstad, age 65, of Waubun, MN, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Mahnomen Health Center.

Jeri Leigh Pederson was born November 8, 1956, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the daughter of Charlie and Marie (Hilstad) Pederson.  She grew up and attended school in the Waubun area.  Following her schooling,...

Jul 7, 2022

Leland P. Aanenson, age 91, of Backus, MN, formerly of Twin Valley, MN, died on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the Twin Valley Assisted Living in Twin Valley.

Leland Palmer Aanenson, the son of Agnes Pippin, was born on December 13, 1930 in Ada, MN.  Leland was raised in Halstad, MN, by his grandparents and attended a...

Jul 7, 2022

Mary Jane Doak, age 67, of Moorhead, MN, formerly Crookston, MN, died Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND.

Mary Jane Ose was born April 3, 1955, in Mahnomen, MN, the daughter of Larry and Clarice (Dahl) Ose. She grew up, one of seven children, on the family farm east of Gary, MN. Mary Jane...

Jul 1, 2022

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Harley Zimmel, age 76, of Evansville, MN, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 1, 2022, at his home.

Harley, the son of Leavern and Lucille (Gens) Zimmel, was born on March 17, 1946, in Fosston, MN. He grew up on the family farm five miles east of Mahnomen, MN. On June 17,...

Jun 28, 2022

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Helen "Dolly" Merkens, 96, Ada, MN, passed away with family by her side on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the Benedictine Care Community in Ada.

Helen Corrine (Dolly) Merkens, daughter of Helmer and Clarice Oseth, was born on February...