obituaries

Aug 29, 2021

Joseph's Tribute video

Joseph Olsen Jr, age 49 of Waubun, MN died on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at his home.

Joseph Charles Olsen Jr. was born on July 6, 1972, to Joseph Olsen Sr. and Theresa Bunker in Detroit Lakes, MN.  He grew up in Naytahwaush, MN, with a large extended family.  He...

Aug 26, 2021

Bobbie Jo Rogers, age 47, of Minneapolis, MN, died Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Hennepin Care Center in Minneapolis, MN.

Bobbie Jo, the daughter of Marilyn Rogers and George Warren Jr., was born on March 13, 1974, in Minneapolis, MN.  She was raised in the Minneapolis area and attended Anderson Elementary School.  She later graduated from South...

Aug 25, 2021

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Ivan Sander Vraa, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, 91, Halstad, MN, formerly of Climax, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Halstad Living Center.

Ivan was born in Climax on May 1, 1930 to Sander...

Aug 24, 2021

Graydon Selmer Larson, 92, Moorhead, MN, formerly of Ada, MN, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Born July 26,1929, he was the youngest of three children born to Anna (Hoven) and Selmer (Sam) Larson on the farm near Ada, MN, where son Sam still resides.

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Aug 23, 2021

John Turpin "Sungmanito Wanagi", age 72, of Mahnomen, MN, died Monday, August 23, 2021, under the loving care of family and hospice of the Red River Valley.

John Thomas Turpin was born to Clyde Turpin and Geraldine Villebrun, on July 4, 1949, in Minneapolis, MN.  As a child, he was lovingly raised by his mother, Geraldine and...

Aug 21, 2021

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Larry Malmskog, 83, of Lake Park, MN, died Saturday, August 21, 2021, in the Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, MN.

Larry Martin Malmskog was born November 15, 1937, to Martin and Selma (Hegstad) Malmskog, at their home, south of Flom, MN. He...

Aug 19, 2021

Please click on the video tribute below to view Clarice's funeral and burial services.

Clarice Kareen Austinson, 85, Ada, MN, came to rest with her Lord on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Benedictine Care Community in Ada.

Clarice was born on March 14, 1936 to Edwin and Mildred (Holm) Mathison in Bagley, MN....

Aug 19, 2021

Rosalyn "Roz" Beth Ellingworth Shuskey, age 70, of Twin Valley, MN, died Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND, surrounded by her family.

Roz was born on June 16, 1951, in Ada, MN, to Russell and Inez (Bentley) Ellingworth. She attended school in Twin Valley. She made her home in Twin...

Aug 18, 2021

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Jean Marie Hagl, age 58, of Erskine, MN, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND with family by her side.

Jean Marie Leslie was born October 10, 1962, in Fosston, MN, the daughter of Harold and Betty (Bray) Leslie. She grew up in the Beaulieu,...

Aug 18, 2021

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Norma Johnson, age 98, of Mahnomen, MN, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital, Detroit Lakes, MN.

Norma Grace Bjerken was born Easter morning, April 1, 1923, the daughter of Gustav and Nettie (Olson) Bjerken.  She grew up in Mahnomen where she attended school and graduated with the...

Aug 17, 2021

Sharon Kaye Johnson, age 69, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away in her home on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in late May of 2021.  She fought through the chemo and radiation treatments with a smile, and we all thought that she had beat it and were very surprised with her passing.

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Aug 17, 2021

Carol A. Glover, 76, Ada, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at her residence in Ada.

Carol Ann Glover was born on November 15, 1944 in Holly, Michigan to Everette and Tracy (Little) Fuller.

She was joined in marriage with Phillip "Butch" Glover on December 24, 1967. The couple had three children, Maurice...

Aug 16, 2021

Douglas LaFriniere, age 82, of Bemidji, MN, died Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the Havenwood Care Center in Bemidji.

Douglas, the son of Ernest and Inga LaFriniere, was born on May 16, 1939, in St. Paul, MN.  He moved with his family to Zerkel, MN, area where he was raised.  After graduating from Bagley High School, Doug...

Aug 15, 2021

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Bonnie Mehr, age 67, of Mahnomen, MN, died Sunday, August 15, 2021, at her home.

Bonnie Jean Hendrickson was born May 22, 1954, in Mahnomen, the daughter of Clifford and Gladys (Loraas) Hendrickson.  She grew up in Mahnomen where she attended school, graduating from Mahnomen High School with the Class of 1972. ...

Aug 14, 2021

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Donna Anderson, age 80, of Big Elbow Lake Village, MN, died Saturday, August 14, 2021 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Donna "Susie" Mae Anderson, the daughter of James and Francis (Fick) Fairbanks, was born October 10, 1940.  Susie was born and raised in the Big Elbow Lake Village. ...

Aug 13, 2021

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Francine Joyce Lunde, 79, Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Halstad, MN, passed peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021 at her home in Detroit Lakes from heart complications. Even a heart of gold can't beat forever.

Francine was born on April 28,...

Aug 13, 2021

Avishai Amiasleigh, the precious baby of Reginald and Shalene Brown, was gathered into the arms of angels on August 13, 2020.

Aching the loss of pregnancy are Avishai parents, Reginald and Shalene Brown; brother, Reginald Brown Jr.; sisters, Aaliyah and Reignbow Brown; grandma, Henrietta Bedeau; grandpa, Francis Brown Jr.; great grandma, Bernadette Brown; aunts and uncles: Anthony...

Aug 11, 2021

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Ardell Bernelda (Beckman) Allrich, 82, passed away peacefully at Wealshire of Bloomington on August 11, 2021, with her children by her side.

Ardell was born in Twin Valley, MN September 28, 1938 to Edwin and Lorna (Runck) Beckman.  She was Baptized and...

Aug 10, 2021

The exciting moments of pregnancy turned to sorrow for Taylor Wika and Daniel Rude of Halstad, MN, on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, with the peaceful passing of their precious baby boy, Cullen Michael Rude.

Cullen is survived by his loving parents, Taylor and Danny; big sister, Cora; maternal grandparents, DeAnn Wika and Jason (Sherry) Wika; paternal grandparents,...

Aug 7, 2021

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Shirley E. Solhaug, 81, Shelly, Minnesota, died peacefully on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Sanford Hospital in Hillsboro, North Dakota.

Shirley Elizabeth Solhaug was born on December 17, 1939 at the Nikolai Nelson farm to Roy and Lily (Nelson)...