obituaries

Jul 20, 2020

With heavy hearts, Reginald and Shalene Brown, of Mahnomen, MN share the loss of their pregnancy.  Their precious baby, Angel Lee Brown, was called to Heaven on Monday, July 20, 2020.

Survivors include parents, Reginald and Shalene Brown; brother, Reginald Brown Jr.; sisters, Aaliyah and Reignbow Brown; grandma, Henrietta Bedeau; grandpa, Francis Brown Jr.; great grandma, Bernadette...

Jul 16, 2020

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Donna Zimmerman, age 90, of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly Mahnomen, MN, died on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.

Donna Darlene Hull was born on April 20, 1930, to Wilfred and Irene (Beaudin) Hull in Breckenridge, MN. Growing up, she was raised in the Kent and...

Jul 13, 2020

Alan Dewey, age 90, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020, at his home with his loving wife at his side.

Alan was born on April 18, 1930, in Fergus Falls, MN, to WH and Margarreta (Walters) Dewey. Alan attended country school in Western Township and furthered his education at Morris Ag School, graduating...

Jul 11, 2020

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George Libby Jr., age 45, of Mahnomen, MN, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 11, 2020, near White Earth, MN.

George Edward Libby Jr., the son of George Libby Sr. and Myrna Desjarlais, was born February 11, 1975, in Minneapolis, MN.  He was lovingly raised by his...

Jul 10, 2020

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Joshua Beaulieu, age 27, of Fargo, ND, died unexpectedly Friday, July 10, 2020, at his home.

Joshua Earl, the son of Sandra Bishop and LeRoy Beaulieu, was born on December 30, 1992, in Glenwood, MN. He grew up in Fargo, ND, and attended school there.  As a young man, Josh worked...

Jul 4, 2020

Shirley Jean Hruby, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, after a lengthy illness.

Shirley Jean Skibicki was born August 6, 1944, in Thief River Falls, MN, the first of nine children to Jerome and Myrtle Skibicki. She grew up in Goodridge, MN, and attended school in Thief River Falls, graduating from Goodridge High School...

Jul 4, 2020

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Dusty DuChene, age 19, of Borup, MN, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident.

Dusty Daniel DuChene, "DDD" was welcomed into this world on September 2, 2000, to his parents, Amanda Keuhn...

Jun 30, 2020

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Jerome Trapp, age 87, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Benedictine Care Center in Ada, MN, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Jerome William Trapp was born on March 13, 1933 to his loving parents, Clarence and Iona (Yackel) Trapp, in Sanborn,...

Jun 27, 2020

Joann Bemis, age 83, of Coon Rapids, MN, formerly Mahnomen, MN, died Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Camilia Rose Care Center, Coon Rapids, MN.

Joann Bemis was born on September 23, 1936, in Grand Forks, ND, to Allan and Isabella (Mrachek) Bemis.   She was affectionately known as Jo to everyone that loved her. Upon graduation from Mahnomen...

Jun 24, 2020

Unfortunately, due to wind at cemetery, no video of the service is available due to poor audio quality.

Christina Louise, the daughter of Kenneth and Diane (Dunham) Matson, was born on December 28, 1979 in Fargo, ND. She was raised south of Twin Valley with her younger siblings, Brittany and Jordan. Christina attended...

Jun 23, 2020

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Gerald Yost, age 78, of Twin Valley, MN, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Gerald Yost, the son of Herman and Evelyn (Stevens) Yost, was born on October 24, 1941 near Gary, MN. He grew up in the Mahnomen area...

Jun 23, 2020

Eliza Murray, age 30, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Tuesday June 23, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Eliza Marie Murray was born December 6, 1989, in Mahnomen, MN, the oldest daughter of Russell and Tracy (Porter) Murray.  She grew...

Jun 23, 2020

Lorraine Johnson, age 78, of Mahnomen, MN, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Eventide in Moorhead, MN.

Lorraine Catherine Spaeth was born October 5, 1941, at home to Arthur and Theresa (Blattenbauer).  She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Beaulieu, MN.  Lorraine attended Espy Country School through the 8 th...

Jun 18, 2020

Viviana "Vi" Beuning, age 84, of Mahnomen, MN, died Thursday, June 18, 2020, surrounded by her family.

Viviana "Vi" Emellia Geray Beuning was born on December 1, 1935, in Beaulieu, MN, to Joseph and Mary (Kaster) Geray.  Vi was the fourth of eleven children and grew up on a small rural farm.  As a youth, she enjoyed...

Jun 18, 2020

Ardith Jean Runck, (né Fladland), 86, of Twin Valley, MN, passed from this world on Thursday evening, June 18, 2020 into the arms of her God.

Born to Earl and Gertrude Fladland on October 17, 1933 in Detroit Lakes, MN. Ardith grew up on a farm with her two sisters and a brother until she was 14....

Jun 16, 2020

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Bernice Horack, age 93, of Frazee, MN, formerly Waubun, MN, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at the Frazee Care Center, Frazee, MN.

Bernice Catherine Reller was born August 21, 1926, in Minneapolis, MN, to Bernard "Murphy" and Anna (Ahles) Reller.  As a young child, she lived in Minneapolis until her family...

Jun 16, 2020

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Sandra M. Skalin, 64, Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in St. David's Medical Center, Austin, TX.

Sandra Marie Dymowski, known to many as "Sandy", was born April 21, 1956 in Grafton, ND, to Stephen and Sylvia (Stigar) Dymowski.   She grew up and attended school in Minto,...

Jun 12, 2020

Annabelle Walz, age 90, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home in Mahnomen.

Annabelle Schmoll, the daughter of Johannes and Sophia (Pawlikchek) Schmoll, was born near Waubun, MN, on August 16, 1929.  Growing up on the family farm taught her hard work and independence. At the age of...

Jun 9, 2020

Delray Joseph Bellecourt "Waabosh Kwa Makoonce" (Polar Bear Cub), age 21, of Minneapolis, MN, died unexpectedly, June 9, 2020.

Delray Joseph Bellcourt was born on November 27, 1998, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Marvin Bellecourt and Elba Negron. He grew up in southside Minneapolis, proudly graduating from South High. Delray enjoyed spending time with his friends...

Jun 7, 2020

Helen Leslie, age 82, of Mahnomen, MN, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Altru Health Systems, Grand Forks, ND.

Helen Grace Nelson was born on April 11, 1938 in Mahnomen, MN, the daughter of Bernard and Agnes (Myhre) Nelson.  She grew up on the family farm near Waubun, MN, graduating from Waubun High School with the...