obituaries

Sep 2, 2020

Marilyn "Babe" Agnew, age 83, of Mahnomen, MN, died peacefully at home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley, on September 2, 2020.

Marilyn Elizabeth Nystrom was born on December 5, 1936, to Harold and Elizabeth "Pug" Nystrom at the old Mahnomen Hospital.   She was the youngest of four children...

Aug 27, 2020

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James "Pete" Visser, age 77, of Gary, MN died Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN.

James David Visser was born March 11, 1943 in Ada, Minnesota, the son of Gust and Esther (Merkins) Visser.  He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church. Pete graduated from Ada...

Aug 25, 2020

Frances Thompson, age 53, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

Frances "Francine" Lynn Thompson was born on June 16, 1967, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Richard Boswell and Sandra Thompson. For most of her education, she attended school in Minneapolis, as the family often moved between...

Aug 23, 2020

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Lester Blue, age 77, of Waubun, MN, died Sunday, August 23, 2020, at his home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Lester L. Blue, lovingly known to most as Butch, was born on May 11, 1943, in White Earth, MN, to Lester...

Aug 19, 2020

Gerda Mildred Hildegard Nordberg was born on a farm near Sebeka, Minnesota to John and Emma (Liljedal) Nordberg on January 13, 1920.  Gerda died at the age of 100 years from natural causes at the Mahnomen Nursing Home on August 19, 2020.

Gerda's parents had six children before immigrating to the United States from Sweden.  After settling,...

Aug 15, 2020

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Rose Stall, 98, of Mahnomen, MN, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 in the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

Rose M. Omer was born on July 21, 1922, in Cooperstown, ND, the daughter of John and Mary (Kuchynka) Omer.  When she was only a year old, her...

Aug 14, 2020

* Due to complications while filming, we were unsuccessful in recording the service for Paul Hutchinson. We apologize for any heartache this may cause.*

Paul Hutchinson, age 61, of Twin Valley, MN, died Friday, August 14, 2020, at his home.

Paul E. Hutchinson, son of Vernon and Elaine (Richter) Hutchinson, was born on April 24,...

Aug 14, 2020

Eugene "Gene" Gilbert Iverson, 76, of Bagley, MN, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Eugene was born October 4, 1943, in Bagley, the son of Conrad and Helena (Johnson) Iverson.  He attended school in Ebro, MN, and later Bagley.  Eugene was united in marriage on February 20, 1965,...

Aug 9, 2020

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Carsten Zahl, age 91, of Winger, MN, died Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Villa Maria in Fargo, ND.

Cartsten Harold Zahl was born on March 13, 1929, to Hans and Anna (Langseth) Zahl. He grew up on the family farm near Winger, where he attended country school. Carsten later attended McIntosh...

Aug 6, 2020

Marlyn Syverson was born on September 30, 1933, to Cora and Selmer Syverson in a log cabin near Flom, MN.  Shortly after his birth, the family settled on the "home place" near the Atlanta Lutheran Church.  Marlyn told many stories about growing up in the little house along with his 10 siblings and doing chores on the farm.  Years...

Aug 5, 2020

Beth Hill, age 32 of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

Beth Renee Hill, the daughter of Kennedy Hill Sr. and Betty Oppegard, was born April 15,1988, at North Country Hospital in Bemidji, MN.  She was Dr. Kilgore's first baby born to rock and roll, entering the world with a full head of pitch-black...

Aug 4, 2020

Roy "Boise" Smith, age 74, of Waubun, MN, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020, peacefully on his farm.

Roy George Smith was born August 7, 1945, to Archiebald "Red" and Erma (Malakowsky) Smith on the family farm in Waubun, MN. After the passing of his father, Red, in 1946, Erma remarried Vernon Smith on November 10, 1956. With...

Aug 3, 2020

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Thomas Wolbeck, age 62, of Waubun, MN, died unexpectedly, on Monday, August 3, 2020, as a result of an automobile accident.

Thomas "Tom" Wolbeck was born in Ada, MN, on March 23, 1958, to Norbert and Helga (Vik) Wolbeck. He attended grade school in Waubun until 1970, when his family moved...

Aug 3, 2020

Anton Kraft, age 84, of Waubun, MN, died unexpectedly, on Monday, August 3, 2020.

Anton Michael Kraft was born May 19, 1936, to Jacob and Anna (Mossett) Kraft at Selfridge, ND.  He attended school in Selfridge and Crookston, MN.  Upon graduating from the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston, he entered the US...

Jul 31, 2020

The exciting moments of pregnancy turned to sorrow for Amy Elfering and Michael Litzau, on Friday, July 31, 2020, with the death of their precious baby girl, Heather Grace Litzau.  Weighing 3lb. 8oz, Heather Grace, was born sleeping and cradled in her parent's arms at 1:35pm at St. Mary's Essentia Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Heather is...

Jul 30, 2020

Keith Myron Rector, 81, of Waubun, MN, formerly of Ada, MN, died suddenly on Thursday, July 30, 2020, as a passenger involved in a tragic car accident. We take comfort knowing that he did not suffer.

Keith was born on October 10, 1938 in Ada, MN, the third of four children born to Charles and...

Jul 27, 2020

Clair Askelson, age 79, of Hawley, MN, formerly Felton, MN, died on Monday, July 27, 2020, at his home in Hawley.

Clair was born in 1940 to Henry and Olga (Opgrand) Askelson in Felton. He graduated from Felton High School in 1959. Clair married his high school sweetheart and best friend, Sharon Gill,...

Jul 24, 2020

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Memorial Video

David LaChappelle, age 96, of Twin Valley, MN, died Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his home.

David Joseph LaChappelle was born April 25, 1924, in Warroad, MN, to Joseph and Eliza (Guibault) LaChappelle. He was baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church is Warroad and attended Warroad Public School,...

Jul 23, 2020

Waetta Martinson, age 77, of Mahnomen, MN, formerly Twin Valley, MN, died Thursday, July 23, 2020, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home under the care of Hospice.

Waetta Shirdee Sather, the daughter of Alvin and Pearl (Sirjord) Sather, was born on February 25, 1943 in McMinnville, OR. As a small child, Waetta moved with her family...

Jul 20, 2020

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Marcella "Marcy" Busse, age 80, of Mahnomen, MN, died Monday, July 20, 2020, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home, Mahnomen, MN,

Marcella Rita Blaser was born March 2, 1940, close to midnight, to John and Gertrude "Gertie" (Berens) Blaser in Beaulieu, MN. She was delivered at home by her grandmother,...