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Recent obituaries in the Norman, Mahnomen, Polk, Clay and surrounding counties.

Alanna Mary Burdi

Alanna Mary Burdi

Jul 1, 2021

Alanna M. Burdi, 66, Halstad, MN, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Halstad Living Center.

No services are planned at this time.

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John Cirks

John Cirks

Jun 27, 2021

John Harm, "Johnnie Dodge," Cirks, age 74, of Ada, MN, passed away peacefully, in the company of his brothers Dave and Ray, on Sunday June 27, 2021, from a lengthy illness.

John was born on December 18,1946 in Ada. He was the 4 th child of Harold Leo and Gertrude Elizabeth (Kneip) Cirks....

Arnold Johnny Orsland

Arnold Johnny Orsland

Jun 27, 2021

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Arnold J. Orsland, 70, Fargo, ND, formerly of Halstad, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Bethany on 42 nd in Fargo, with family by his side.

Arnie was born on November 16, 1950 in Ada, MN...

Ilene Mae Ruud

Ilene Mae Ruud

Jun 26, 2021

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Ilene Mae Sargent was the first of four daughters born to Maurice and Mildred Sargent in Ada, MN in April of 1931 and was baptized in May.  They lived in Ada and Borup, moving to the farm east of Twin Valley in 1944. Ilene was confirmed in 1946 at Wild...

Chris Helgedalen

Chris Helgedalen

Jun 26, 2021

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Chris Helgedalen, 53, of Ulen, MN, passed away after a courageous battle with ALS on June 26, 2021, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, surrounded by his loving family.

Chris...

James Arland Thompson

James Arland Thompson

Jun 25, 2021

James A. Thompson, 72, Halstad, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 25, 2021, at his residence in Halstad.

James Arland Thompson was born on February 8, 1949 in Warren, MN to Robert and Doris (Parent) Thompson.

Jim met Jil Whitenack, and they were married on April 1, 1998 in Tuscon, AZ. Together Jim and...

Richard "Rick" Terway

Richard "Rick" Terway

Jun 24, 2021

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Richard G. (Rick) Terway passed away on June 24, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Rick was born on June 14, 1953 in Crookston, MN. He graduated high school in 1971, followed by earning an associate degree from the University of Minnesota, Crookston, and his bachelor's degree from National American...

Arlys Lee

Arlys Lee

Jun 24, 2021

Arlys Lee, age 94, of Mahnomen, MN, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

Arlys Joan Underdahl, the daughter of Alfred and Lela (Koehler) Underdahl, was welcomed into this world at her family home during a winter blizzard on January 6, 1927.  She was raised in Woodside Township, rural Erskine, MN, where...

Anna Guenther

Anna Guenther

Jun 23, 2021

Anna "Ann" Marie (Ohrt) Guenther was born June 12, 1936, in Rochert, MN, to Henry and Grace (Potter) Ohrt.  Her family were nomads and moved 16 times in her first 16 years.  Her favorite school memories were from District 77 Country School in Rochert, where she graduated eighth grade.  She graduated from St. Cloud High School.  Ann married Raynold...

Flora Skinaway

Flora Skinaway

Jun 23, 2021

Flora "Midge" Skinaway, age 87, of Mahnomen, MN, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Ecuman in Detroit Lakes, MN.

A family led Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

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Luverne Jean Olich

Luverne Jean Olich

Jun 21, 2021

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LuVerne J. Olich, 73, Ada, MN, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, with her family by her side.

LuVerne Jean Thompson was born on May 13, 1948 to Lloyd and Josie (Crane)...

Laura Bendickson

Laura Bendickson

Jun 14, 2021

Laura Bendickson, age 61, of Bejou, MN, died on Monday, June 14, 2021, at the Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen, MN.

Laura Alma Kulzer was born September 27, 1959, in Fosston, MN, the daughter of Melvin and Anna (Sand) Kulzer.  She grew up in the Bejou area and attended school in Mahnomen, graduating from Mahnomen High...

Elizabeth Bowen

Elizabeth Bowen

Jun 9, 2021

Elizabeth Bowen, age 26, of Twin Valley, MN died on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at her home.

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Janice Goodwin

Janice Goodwin

Jun 6, 2021

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Janice Mae Goodwin, age 84 of Bagley peacefully met her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 6, 2021.

Janice was born on June 2, 1937 in White Earth to Leonard Sr and Catherine (Morgan) McDougall and raised in Naytahwaush where she attended elementary school. She then attended the Flandreau Boarding School...

Maze Cordell Thompson

Maze Cordell Thompson

Jun 3, 2021

Maze Cordell Thompson, 79, Fertile, MN passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born to Hans and Mary (Rarick) Thompson on January 4, 1942 just yards from where he passed at the family farm in Woodside Township near Fertile. He was baptized and confirmed at Maple Bay Lutheran...

Calvin Thompson

Calvin Thompson

Jun 3, 2021

Calvin Thompson, age 69, of Bagley, MN, died Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Havenwood Care Center in Bemidji, MN.

Calvin Wayne Thompson was born on December 7, 1951, to Lester Thompson and Marceline Ann Goodwin.  He was lovingly raised in Bagley by his mother and stepfather, Charles Halvorson.  He attended school in Bagley and was active in...

Lawrence Lavoy

Lawrence Lavoy

Jun 2, 2021

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Lawrence LaVoy, age 39, of Shevlin, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his home.

Lawrence Sidney LaVoy, the son of Roy and Lizabeth "Betsy" (Kennedy) LaVoy, was born on May 22, 1982 in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Lawrence was baptized and later confirmed at St. Anne's Catholic Church.   He...

Mervyn Larson

Mervyn Larson

Jun 1, 2021

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Mervyn Larson, age 85, of Twin Valley, MN, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Mervyn Leroy Larson was born on November 1, 1935, in West Fargo, ND, to Anton and Clara (Soderlund) Larson. At the age of 9, his parents moved to a farm near Twin...

Sandra Ilene Nordby

Sandra Ilene Nordby

May 31, 2021

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Sandra Ilene Nordby, 71, of Bartlett Tennessee, formerly of Shelly, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep while under Hospice care on May 31, 2021 with her sons at her side. She was born January 30, 1950 in Crookston, Minnesota and...

Sanford Moen

Sanford Moen

May 31, 2021

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Sanford Moen, age 95, of Gary, MN, died Monday, May 31, 2021, at his residence.

Sanford Oscar Moen, the son of Oscar and Sophia (Sanden) Moen, was born on January 12, 1926, at home near Gary.  Sanford grew up on the farm and attended school in Gary.  After...

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