obituaries

Feb 24, 2020

Melbourne "Mel" Walk, age 80, of Ogema, MN, died Monday, February 24, 2020, at his home in Ogema.

Melbourne John Walk was born in Perham, MN, the son of Robert and Ida (Wiese) Walk on July 24, 1939.  He grew up and attended school in the Perham community, graduating from Perham High School in 1957.  Following graduation,...

Feb 21, 2020

Esperanza "Espy" Kier, age 29, of Ogema, MN, died unexpected on Friday, February 21, 2020, at her home.

Esperanza Maria, the daughter of Indanis Kier, was born on February 16, 1991, in Minneapolis, MN.  Espy grew up in the twin cities area and also spent much time up north in Naytahwaush, MN, with family.  They later moved...

Feb 20, 2020

David Uhlir, age 66, of Winger, MN, died Thursday, February 20, 2020, at the Pioneer Memorial Care Center, Erskine, MN.

David Alan, the son of Ernest and Hazel (Baglien) Uhlir, was born on June 21, 1953, in Mahnomen, MN.  He grew up on the family farm near Winger and attended Bejou Elementary School. ...

Feb 18, 2020

Robert Paul, age 88, of Mahnomen, MN, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home, Mahnomen, MN.

Robert James Paul, the son of Frank and Anna (Blattenbauer) Paul Sr, was born in Rosedale Township, rural Mahnomen, on April 4, 1931.  Robert "Bob" attended school at Rosedale Country School before entering the United States...

Feb 17, 2020

Jim Boe, age 61, of Twin Valley, MN, died Monday, February 17, 2020, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, MN, after a short battle with cancer.

Jim Alvin Boe, the son of Harold and Beverly (Mortenson) Boe, was born on July 3, 1958, in Grand Forks, ND.  He grew up and attended...

Feb 17, 2020

Ann Walker Pickrain was a witty, strong, lord loving lady who passed away on February 17, 2020, at Sanford Hospital due to lung cancer.

Ann Kuderling was born April 7, 1946, and was soon adopted by her loving parents, Irv and Gena Kuderling.  Ann grew up on a farm and graduated from high school in Fertile, MN....

Feb 17, 2020

Ralph Gene Brown, better known as "Cubby", left this earth on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 3 a.m. to reign with Jesus at the age of 61 years.  Cubby peacefully went to sleep in Jesus at Essentia Hospital in Duluth, MN, after being attended to by excellent medical professionals.

Cubby was born March 29, 1958, to Augustus...

Feb 11, 2020

Jonathan LaFriniere, age 29, of Mahnomen, MN, died due to an accidental injury, on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Jonathan Charles LaFininere, the son of Bruce and Cheryl (Azure) LaFriniere, was born on August 10, 1990, in Mahnomen, MN.  He grew up in the Roy Lake, MN, area and spent a few...

Feb 7, 2020

Lyle "Pokey John" Goodwin, age 74, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Friday, February 7, 2020, at his home.

Lyle James Goodwin, along with his twin sister, Lois, were born in Cass Lake, MN, on July 8, 1945, to George and Florence (Turner) Goodwin.  He grew up in the Mahnomen area where he graduated from Mahnomen High School.  Following...

Feb 6, 2020

Laurena Amundson, age 91, of Waubun, MN, died Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Rosewood on Broadway, Fargo, ND.

Laurena Harriet Brehm was born December 16, 1928, in Waubun, the youngest child of William and Anna (Goranson) Brehm.  She grew up in the Waubun area and graduated from Waubun High School with the class...

Feb 4, 2020

Avis Korsgaden, age 95, of Twin Valley, MN, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Halstad Living Center, Halstad, MN, surrounded by loved ones.

Avis Lorraine Weium was born June 7, 1924, the daughter of Joseph and Myrtle (Hoien) Weium in Twin Valley, MN.  She grew up in the area and graduated from Twin Valley High School with...

Feb 2, 2020

Bea Werpy, age 70, of Gary, MN, died Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Essentia Hospital in Ada, MN.

Beatrice Justine Erickson was born on May 13, 1949, in Mahnomen, MN, to Johnnie and Delphine (Critt) Erickson. She grew up and attended school in Twin Valley, MN. Bea was united in marriage to Lowell Werpy on October 25,...

Feb 1, 2020

Olga Hazel Stundahl, beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away February 1, 2020, at the age of 101.

Olga was born September 15, 1918, the daughter of Iver and Minnie (Thompson) Tastad. She grew up on a farm near Faith, MN, and attended Marsh Creek Country School and Mahnomen High School before returning home...

Feb 1, 2020

Robert Everette Visser, the eldest of six sons born to Gust and Esther (Merkins) Visser, came into this world on July 31, 1934 in Ada, MN.

Robert grew up in Norman County where he attended Ada School and graduated in 1952. He kept busy with various jobs all throughout his life but loved farming the most.  He...

Jan 26, 2020

Gene Janisch, age 79, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at his home.

Eugene William Janisch was born September 20, 1940, in Mahnomen, MN, the son of William and Bessie (Jordahl) Janisch.  He grew up in the Mahnomen area and graduated from Mahnomen High School in 1958.  Gene entered the...

Jan 20, 2020

Due to the recent COVID-19 concern, the Celebration of Life for Myrna Engelke will be postponed until a later date.

Myrna Engelke, age 80, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home, Mahnomen, MN.

Myrna is survived by her husband, Kenneth of Mahnomen; two daughters,...

Jan 19, 2020

Adeline Klemetson, age 81, of Ulen, MN, died on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Sanford Broadway Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Adeline Olson was born on March 8, 1938, to Clarence and Alice Olson in the Hagen Township, west of Ulen. Growing up, Adeline attended country school before enrolling in Ulen High School. As a young woman,...

Jan 17, 2020

Watch Pearson's Graveside Service and Military Honors

Sybil May (Schlicht) Pearson, age 94, of Mahnomen, MN, died peacefully at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home on Friday, January 17, 2020, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Sybil was born September 6, 1925, at Vergas, MN, to Loretta and Harry Schlicht.  She...

Jan 14, 2020

Jean Halland, age 91, of Fargo, ND, formerly Gary, MN, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo.

Jean Mann was born February 23, 1928, in Plentywood, MT, the daughter of Roy and Litha (Reddin) Mann.  She grew up and attended school in the Plentywood area and met the love of her life, Millard...

Jan 12, 2020

Shirley Welle, age 92, of Fergus Falls, MN, formerly of Mahnomen, MN, died on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Pioneer Home Heritage Cottage in Fergus Falls.

Shirley was born December 8, 1927 to Frank and Julia (Blanchard) Winkler in Fosston, MN.  As a child, Shirley lived north east of Mahnomen on her family farm and attended county...