obituaries

Feb 20, 2019

Albert Goodwin, age 79, of Detroit Lakes, MN, died on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at his residence in Detroit Lakes, MN, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Albert "Al" James Goodwin Jr. was born in Mahnomen, MN, on April 9, 1939, on an Easter Sunday, which is how he earned his nickname "Bunny." ...

Feb 17, 2019

Stuart Burtness, 76, Ulen, MN died Sunday Feb. 17, 2019 in the Viking Manor Nursing Home.

Stuart Ellis Burtness, the only child of Howard and Mildred (Evanson) Burtness, was born February 1, 1943. He was raised on the family farm east of Ulen. Stuart attended school in Ulen graduating with the Class of 1961. While in high...

Feb 16, 2019

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Phil Rogers, 96 years young, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 16, 2019, at his home in Apache Junction, AZ, surrounded by family and friends and under the care of his family and Seasons Hospice of Phoenix, AZ.

Phil was born during a blizzard and hours after his twin brother, Earl, on...

Feb 16, 2019

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Corrine Stene, age 78, of Fertile, MN, died Saturday, February 16, 2019, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, MN.

Corrine Diane Burkhard was born January 4, 1941, the daughter of Gust and Ruby (Sannan) Burkhard in Twin Valley, MN. She began her schooling in Twin Valley but spent the...

Feb 14, 2019

Anton Boska, age 79, of Waubun, MN, died Thursday, February 14, 2019, at his home near Waubun.

Anton Emil Boska, the son of Anton J. and Lucie (Fisher) Boska, was born August 8, 1939, in Lake Grove Township.  He grew up and attended school near Waubun, MN. Anton was raised on the family farm and enjoyed working...

Feb 13, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Floyd Arnold Schmoll announces his passing on February 13, 2019, at his home near Waubun, MN.

Floyd was born in Mahnomen, MN, on July 27, 1936, the son of Johannes and Sophia (Pawlitschek) Schmoll.  He was raised near McCraney Lake along with his sister, Annabelle and a brother,...

Feb 10, 2019

James Hilde, age 82, of Twin Valley, MN died on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at his home in Twin Valley.

James was born September 25, 1936 to Honard and Amanda (Braseth) Hilde in rural Ulen, MN.  He attended country school and grew up in the Ulen area.  James was united in marriage to Leona Shaw on September...

Feb 6, 2019

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Glen George Thune was born to Emil and Gertrude (Kvall) Thune on June 5, 1923 on a farm near Thief River Falls, MN. He was baptized and confirmed in faith at St. Pauli Lutheran Church, rural Thief River Falls. He attended Hathorne Country School. Glen was employed by Land O'Lakes Trucks before enlisting...

Feb 4, 2019

Francis A. Dahlen, age 83 passed away peacefully on February 4, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids surrounded by family.

Graveside service on June 22, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Twin Valley. A Celebration of Life will take place on the Dahlen Dairy Farm following service.

He is survived by...

Jan 28, 2019

Michael "Mike" Larson, age 73, of Gary, MN, died Monday, January 28, 2019 in his residence.

Michael Allen Larson was born to Arnie and Alfhild (Aas) Larson on November 16, 1945 in Ada, MN. He was raised north of Gary where he was baptized and a lifelong member of Sundal Lutheran Church. Growing up, Mike attended Gary...

Jan 28, 2019

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Timothy C. "Bunny" Anderson, age 59, of Erskine, MN, died Monday, January 28, 2019, at his home.

Timothy Charles, the son of Sidney and Lorraine (Stai) Anderson, was born on February 15, 1959 in Fosston, MN. He was baptized and confirmed his faith at Calvary Lutheran Church in Winger, MN.   He...

Jan 26, 2019

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Sharon Svenby, 70, of Forest River, ND, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Larimore, ND, surrounded by her family.

Sharon Jeanette Canfield was born to Ivan and Edith (Clark) Canfield on August 11, 1948.  The family made their home in Ladysmith, WI for the...

Jan 25, 2019

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Andrew Wambach, age 88, of Mahnomen, MN, died Friday, January 25, 2019, at Sandford Health, Fargo, ND.

Andrew "Andy" J. Wambach, Jr. was born on November 4, 1930, to Magdalena "Lena" and Andrew Wambach, Sr. on the family farm near Waubun, MN. Andy was the second youngest of six children.

Jan 24, 2019

Louis "Gah" Londo Sr., age 63, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Thursday, January 24, 2019, at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Louis Harold Londo was born October 31, 1955, in Crookston, MN, the son of Malcolm and Harriet (Emerson) Londo.  He grew up in Naytahwaush and as a young man was...

Jan 22, 2019

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Johnny Leon Moe, age 80, of Gary, MN, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loved ones while under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Johnny was born to Melvin and Louise (Hall) Moe on July 2, 1938 in Viroqua, WI. He moved with...

Jan 21, 2019

Wilma Wang, age 98, of Fosston, MN, formerly Winger, MN, died Monday, January 21, 2019, at Cornerstone Residence in Fosston, MN.

Wilma Lucille LaFayette was born September 26, 1920, in Plummer, MN, the daughter of Albert and Ruth (Thorton) LaFayette.  Her early years were spent in Plummer, where she attended school.  At the young age of 16,...

Jan 20, 2019

Lucille Turner, age 86, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at St. Mary's Essentia Health, Detroit Lakes, MN.

Lucille M., the daughter of Steve and Nellie (Sullivan) Bellanger, was born on February 16, 1932 in White Earth, MN.  She grew up in the Naytahwaush, MN area and attended school in Flandreau, SD for several...

Jan 18, 2019

Ione Jacobson, age 90, of Gary, MN, died Friday, January 18, 2019, at Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, MN.

Ione Elaine Kvamme was born April 30, 1928, in Gary, MN, the youngest child born to Adolph and Bessie (Noss) Kvamme.  Her early years were spent in Gary, but as a teenager Adolph's employment...

Jan 15, 2019

Arthur Benson, Jr., age 78, of Mahnomen, MN, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Jr. Benson was born to Arthur and Odell (Swenson) Benson on August 3, 1940 near Twin Valley, MN. He was raised in this area, attending country school in Faith, MN. On July 24, 1960 Arthur was united...

Jan 15, 2019

Donald Joel Gunnufson, age 81, of Gary, MN, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at Sanford Health Systems in Fargo, ND.

Don was born January 3, 1938, the son of Arnold and Palma (Thronson) Gunnufson. He was born and raised near Gary with his three siblings. He attended Gary Public School and graduated with the class of...