obituaries

Apr 19, 2026

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Laurel Johnson, age 91, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Laurel was born on January 16, 1935, in Benson, MN to William and Alice (Hoiland) Buckner. She was raised and attended school in Benson, where she formed many cherished memories....

Apr 18, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom, Laurie Wills-Larson. She was born in Grand Rapids. MN to Bill and Helen Wills. She is preceded in death by her parents; niece, Becca; and her best friend, Gizzy. She is survived by her children, Maria (James), Billy, and LeRoy; 8 grandchildren, Zach, Ricky, Xander, Jacob,...

Apr 17, 2026

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Orris "Orrie" Flermoen, age 84, of Winger, MN, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at Essentia Health in Fosston, MN.

Orris Delano Flermoen was born September 26, 1941, in Crookston, MN, the son of Dennis and Bertha (Roe) Flermoen.  He grew up on the family farm, attended Wide Awake Country School and...

Apr 15, 2026

Simon Zornes, age 55, of Bagley, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Simon Dean Zornes was born on April 30, 1970, to Charles Sr. and Suzanne (Oppegard) Zornes. He was given his Ojibwe name Genaawandang Ishkodekan, meaning "Keeper of the Fire." He attended Flandreau Indian School and graduated in 1989. After high school, Simon spent...

Apr 15, 2026

R. Samuel (Sam) Johnson, 75, born September 21, 1950, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in Ada, MN at the Benedictine Care Community.

Sam was born in Ada, MN to Alvin and Marjorie Johnson. He graduated from Ada High School where he was known for golf and track and field, he still holds a school...

Apr 12, 2026

Deborah Clark, age 71, of Callaway, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at her home under the loving care of her family and HIA Hospice.

Deborah Lynn Tonstad was born on April 12, 1955, in Minneapolis, MN, to Benny and Evelyn (Holmquist) Tonstad. She attended school in the Twin Cities and later proudly earned her...

Apr 11, 2026

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Dean R. Slininger, 80, of Ada, MN, passed away on April 11, 2026, at St. Catherine North in Fargo, ND, under the care of Sanford Fargo Hospice.

Dean Russell Slininger was born on February 10, 1946, in Ada, MN,...

Apr 10, 2026

Petra M. Roquet, 93, of Dilworth, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Lilac Homes Assisted Living in Dilworth, Minnesota.

Petra Marie Roquet was born January 2, 1933, near Hendrum, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Peder and Lucy Jacobson. The family lived on two farms, the large acreage as a child and then into...

Apr 8, 2026

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Janice Ruth Lindberg, age 85, of West Fargo, North Dakota, formerly of Fertile and Hutchinson, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday April 8, 2026, at Eventide Sheyenne Crossing Long-Term Care Center in West Fargo, North Dakota.

She was born on...

Apr 4, 2026

Wanda Alvarado, age 79, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at her home.

Wanda was born on October 6, 1946, in White Earth, MN, to Charles and Pearl (Cain) Folstrom. She was raised in the Naytahwaush area, where she attended school and built the roots of a life centered on family and community.  As...

Apr 3, 2026

Saige Londo, age 26, of Fargo, ND, formerly Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 3, 2026.

Saige Adam, the son of Brooke Londo and Lee Oppegard, was born on February 2, 2000, in Detroit Lakes, MN. He was raised in Naytahwaush, where he made his home with his grandparents, Corvin and Arlene, who played an important...

Apr 2, 2026

Thomas "Big Top" Giard Jr., age 41, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Mahnomen Health Center, Mahnomen, MN, following health complications which began last fall.

Thomas John, the oldest child of Thomas Sr. and Loretta "Pebbs" (Bush) Giard was born September 25, 1984, in Detroit Lakes, MN.  ...

Apr 1, 2026

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Hailey "June" Beckman, age 23, of Moorhead, MN, formerly Mahnomen, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Hailey Dorthia Bell, affectionately known to many as June was born in Hibbing, MN, on August 15, 2002, the daughter of Richard and Jesse.  She attended Cherry School...

Apr 1, 2026

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Gerald S. Paulson, age 74, of Winger, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in San José del Cabo, Mexico, following an accidental fall.

Gerald Samuel was born May 7, 1951, in Crookston, MN, to Kenneth and Glenda (Helling) Paulson.  ...

Mar 30, 2026

Diann R. Classen, 65, Shelly, MN, formerly of Devils Lake, ND and Williams, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 30, 2026 at her residence.

Diann was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota, and spent most of her life in Minnesota, residing in both Williams and Warroad. Those communities were the backdrop of a life rooted in...

Mar 30, 2026

Ronald "Ron" Bellcourt, age 70, of Minneapolis, MN, died Monday, March 30, 2026, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN.

Ronald Eugene Bellcourt was born on December 18, 1955, in White Earth, MN, to Joseph and Grace (LaChappelle) Bellcourt. He attended school in White Earth, and following his father's passing, his family relocated to Minneapolis. Ron moved...

Mar 30, 2026

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Steve Vesledahl, age 79, of Erskine, MN, died on Monday, March 30, 2026, at his home under the loving care of Hospice and his family.

Steven Ross Vesledahl was born on October 9, 1946, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Alden and Alice (Johnson) Vesledahl. He was baptized and...

Mar 30, 2026

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Vivian Hazel (Johnson) Hanson, age 92 of Ada, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota, following an unexpected illness.

Vivian was born on January 21, 1934, on the family farm...

Mar 26, 2026

Sharon L. Houdek (73) of Mahnomen, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Sharon Leona Schouveiller was born on November 18, 1952, the second child of Edwin and Lorraine (Holl) Schouveiller. She grew up in Mahnomen County, where she spent her entire life and...

Mar 25, 2026

Thomas Wilson, age 80, of Ulen, MN, formerly of Fargo, ND, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at his home.

A memorial service is pending.