
obituaries
Recent obituaries in the Norman, Mahnomen, Polk, Clay and surrounding counties.
Jolisa Goodman
Jun 1, 2019
Jolisa Goodman, age 26, formerly of Mahnomen, MN died on Saturday, June 1, 2019 in Robbinsdale, MN.
A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Old Community Center in Naytahwaush, MN. Inurnment will take place at Calvary Cemetery in White Earth, MN.
Darrell "Boone" Wadena
May 31, 2019
Darrell "Boone" Wadena, age 64, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Friday, May 31, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.
Darrell Kenneth Wadena was born in White Earth, MN, on August 1, 1954, the son of Bernard Clark Sr. and Avonelle Wadena. He spent his early years in Minneapolis and as a teen, his family moved back...
Grace Houska
May 31, 2019
Grace Houska, age 100, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home, Mahnomen, MN.
Grace Lindeman was born September 30, 1918, the daughter of Robert and Della (Vadnais) Lindeman. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Ann's Catholic Church and attended school in Waubun, MN. In...
Lillian Haider
May 29, 2019
Lillian Haider, age 94, of Mahnomen, MN, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home in Mahnomen, MN. under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Lillian Marcella Voit was born on the farm in Beaulieu Township on January 1, 1925, to George and Anna (Rehm) Voit. Upon finishing the 8 th...
James H. Hanson
May 20, 2019
James H. Hanson, age 89, of Burnsville, MN, formerly Mahnomen, MN, died peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
James was born April 18, 1930 to Merwyn and Esther (née Swanson) in Grand Forks, North Dakota and raised in Mahnomen, MN. Upon graduating from Mahnomen High School in 1948 he attended ...
Kelly Murray
May 14, 2019
Kelly Murray, age 58, of Waubun, MN, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Kelly Renee Murray was born June 13, 1960, in San Jose, CA, to Fredric "Skip" and Myrna (Bellefeuille) Murray. She grew up in Naytahwaush, MN, where she attended elementary school. Kelly also attended...
Robert "Tony" Keezer
May 13, 2019
Robert "Tony" Keezer Sr, age 59, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at his home.
Robert Anthony Keezer was born November 19, 1959, in St. Paul, MN, to Robert Allen Keezer and Cecelia LaFriniere. In 1965, he moved home with his family to the White Earth Reservation and grew up in Ebro, MN. Tony attended...
Marilyne Maihori
May 13, 2019
Marilyn Maihori, age 95, of Fergus Falls, MN, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at the Pioneer Care Center, Fergus Falls, MN.
A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Rose Weaver
May 11, 2019
Rose Weaver, age 95, of White Earth, MN, died on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at her home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Rose Marie Jackson was born in White Earth on November 3, 1923, the daughter of Louis and Mary (Roy) Jackson. She grew up in White Earth where she attended school...
Bradley Ekeland
May 10, 2019
Bradley Ekeland, age 60, of Casselton, N.D. formerly of Mentor, MN. passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, N.D.
Bradley Alan Ekeland was born September 23,1958 the son of Harlan and Phyllis (Knepper) Ekeland at Bemidji, MN. As his Father was in the Air Force, he lived in a number of states...
Sharon Steffl
May 9, 2019
Sharon Steffl, age 72, of Mahnomen, MN, died Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home, Mahnomen, MN.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Dennis Bushie
May 8, 2019
Dennis Bushie, age 76, of Mahnomen, MN, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.
Dennis Duane Bushie was born in Caribou Township, Kittson County, MN, on January 23, 1943, to Frank and Anne (Ogorek) Bushie, the youngest of three ingenuitive children. He was self-taught and very skilled in mechanics and matters of engineering. ...
Martin Fairbanks
May 6, 2019
Martin Fairbanks, age 52, of Minneapolis, MN, died Monday, May 6, 2019 in his residence.
Martin A. Fairbanks was born November 23, 1966, the son of Joseph and Delores (Ashing) Fairbanks. He grew up in Minneapolis, MN, with his parents and brothers. Martin lived most of his life in Northern Minnesota. He loved the great outdoors, being...
Dwayne Butler
May 4, 2019
Dwayne Butler, age 86, of Ogema, MN, died on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Dwayne Eugene Butler was born January 25, 1933, the son of Herbert and Winona (Stanbra) Butler. He was born and raised near Sioux Falls, SD, with his three siblings. Dwayne entered...
Barbara Geray
Apr 30, 2019
Barbara Geray, age 68, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at her home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Barbara Ann, the daughter of Robert and Dolores (Englin) Meyer, was born on September 4, 1950, in St. Paul, MN. She was raised in St. Paul where she attended school. As...
Alverta Bell
Apr 29, 2019
Alverta Bell, age 99, of Dallas, TX, died Monday, April 29, 2019, at her home.
Alverta Mae Bell, the daughter of Dan H. and Nettie (Terway) Darco, was born on March 28, 1920 in Beaulieu, MN. She was raised on a farm east of Mahnomen, MN, where she attended school. As an adventurous young woman, Alverta traveled...
Vern P. Asleson
Apr 17, 2019
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Vern Philip Asleson, age 89, passed away on Wednesday April 17, 2019 at Martin Luther Care Center, Bloomington, MN. Vern was born October 6th, 1929 in Ulen, MN. He graduated from Ulen High School and continued his education earning degrees from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and Luther Seminary, in St Paul, MN....
Leslie W. Hilde
Apr 14, 2019
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Leslie W. Hilde, age 93, of Fargo, ND, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Bethany on University, Fargo.
Leslie Willis Hilde was born on July 17, 1925, to Melvin and Myrtle (Wang) Hilde at home on a farm near Ulen, MN. Leslie was baptized and confirmed in Bethlehem Lutheran Church...
Arthur J. Bevins Sr.
Apr 12, 2019
Arthur James Bevins Sr. was born March 15, 1949, in White Earth, MN, the son of Aaron and Marciana (Oshkinowe) Bevins Sr. He attended White Earth Mission School and Waubun High School. Art enlisted in the United States Army on January 14, 1969. He proudly served his country during Vietnam and was honorably discharged on November 19, 1971. He...
Mark L. Prestegaard
Apr 11, 2019
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Mark Prestegaard, age 68, of Lodi, CA, formerly of Fargo, ND died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 11th, 2019 at his home. Mark Leslie Prestegaard, the son of Leslie and Verna (Olson) Prestegaard was born on June 30, 1950 in Mahnomen, Minnesota. He grew up on a farm in Twin Valley, MN,...
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