obituaries

Dec 22, 2025

Debra Sargent, age 72, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Sanford Health Center in Fargo, ND.

Debra was born April 23, 1953, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Clayton Paulson and Paticia Matson.  She grew up in the metro area and graduated from Henry High School in Northeast...

Dec 14, 2025

Blanchard Krogstad, age 104, of rural Winger, MN, died on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at St. Catherine South Nursing Home in Fargo, ND, under the loving care of his family and HIA Hospice.

Honoring Blanchard's wishes, a Private Graveside Service will be held at Sandhill Cemetery, rural Winger, MN.

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Dec 14, 2025

Adam Webster was born on March 21, 2001, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Tanya Eischens and Robert Webster. He was raised between the Minneapolis and Ponsford communities, both of which helped shape his life. In recent times, he had returned to the White Earth Reservation, where he was beginning a new chapter filled with reflection and hope.

Adam...

Dec 13, 2025

Watch Kenneth's Graveside Service and Military Honors

Watch Kenneth's Funeral Mass

Kenneth James Bellefeuille, 92, Spokane, WA (formerly of Ponsford, MN) passed away on December 13, 2025. Born in White Earth, MN, on March 14, 1933, Ken was raised in a large loving family in Callaway, MN, and graduated...

Dec 8, 2025

Watch the Livestream of Jayne's Memorial Mass on St. Michael's Catholic School Facebook

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In Loving Memory of

Jane "Jayne" Thompson

September 23, 1955 - December 8, 2025

Jayne, age 70, of Mahnomen, MN, was welcomed into God's loving embrace on our Holy Mother Mary's Immaculate Conception, December 8th...

Dec 5, 2025

Watch Avery's Funeral

Avery Moody-Meyer, age 12, of Bejou, MN, died on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Avery Ira was welcomed into this world by his loving parents, Dovlyn Moody and Geoffery Meyer on October 23, 2013, in New Richmond, WI. When Avery was only three months old his family...

Dec 5, 2025

Nicholas "Nick" Lee Buck, age 44, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by family and under the care of HIA Hospice.

Nick was born July 13, 1981, to Merton R. "Butch" and Patricia "Patti" (Vizenor) Buck.  He grew up on the shores of Ice Cracking Lake...

Dec 3, 2025

Watch Cindy's Funeral

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Roering, age 67 of Twin Valley, MN, passed away December 3rd, at Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND, with her loving family by her side.

Cindy was born July 3rd, 1958, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Rhoda (Kraft) Pantaleo. Cindy was raised in Tinley Park, IL and after graduating...

Dec 2, 2025

Watch David's Funeral Service here

David "Dude" Prestegord, age 68, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his home.

David Olaf Prestegord was born on July 11, 1957, to Martin and Irma (Allrich) Prestegord in Ada, MN. He was baptized at Wild Rice Lutheran Church and confirmed at Zion Lutheran...

Dec 1, 2025

Joleen "Jo" Beckman, age 47, of Fosston, MN, formerly of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Joleen Lyn was born on December 13, 1977, to Paul and Christina (Agnew) Simon at the Mahnomen Hospital. She grew up in Mahnomen alongside her brother, Adam, and attended Mahnomen High School....

Nov 29, 2025

Rick Samuelson, age 73, of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Twin Valley, MN, died on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Rick Allen Samuelson was born on December 21, 1951 and grew up in Ada, MN. He was the only child of Wayne and Marceline "Marcy" (Ambuehl) Samuelson. Raised close to his grandparents...

Nov 26, 2025

Harry Kettle Jr., age 69, of Ponsford, MN, died on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Harry Joseph was born on December 11, 1955, in White Earth, MN, the son of Harry Sr. and Hazel (Boswell) Kettle.  He grew up in Minneapolis, MN, where he attended school.  Following his schooling, Harry enlisted with...

Nov 25, 2025

Watch Lynelle's Memorial Service Here

Lynelle Sue Slininger of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 at the Mahnomen Health Center surrounded by her loving family.

Lynelle was born on August 7, 1955, in Ada, MN, to Clayton and Juanita (Aasgaard) Thompson. She was baptized at Wild Rice Lutheran Church, rural Twin Valley,...

Nov 25, 2025

Watch Steve's Funeral Service Here

Steven "Steve" Schultz, age 60, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at HIA Heather's House in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with ALS.

Steven Raymond Schultz was born on November 1, 1965, in Port Clinton, OH, to Raymond and...

Nov 21, 2025

Gary Dunbar, age 81, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Halstad Living Center in Halstad, MN.

Gary William Dunbar was born on June 1, 1944. He passed away in his sleep on November 21, 2025, at the age of 81 years old. He was the baby of the seven children, born...

Nov 19, 2025

Watch Dolores' Funeral Mass

Dolores Ahmann, age 105, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Mahnomen Health Center under the loving care of her family and HIA Hospice.

Dolores Bertha was born February 18, 1920, to Julius and Veronica (Athmann) Kochmann on the homestead...

Nov 17, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Voss, age 66, of Waubun, MN, died on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Timothy Albert Voss was born on October 11, 1959, in Plum City, WI, the only son of Max and Cleo (Kahabka) Voss.  In May of 1960, the family moved from St. Paul, MN, to Waubun.  Tim attended...

Nov 16, 2025

Julius Hanks, the infant son of Lisa Bray and Trevor Hanks, died suddenly on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Julius Michael Hanks was born January 7, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND, shortly after his twin sister, Bitsie.  The twins made their debut early at only 23 weeks...

Nov 15, 2025

Darrel Siewert, age 65, of Twin Valley, formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his home.

Darrel DeWayne Siewert was born on October 3, 1960, in Fargo, ND, to his loving mother, Caroline Siewert. Throughout his childhood, Darrel lived in Fargo, Duluth, and Two Harbors, MN. At age 17, he entered...

Nov 10, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Benjamin Leyendecker

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Benjamin "Ben" Leyendecker, who departed this life on November 10, 2025, at the age of 40.

Born on January 22, 1985, in Kennewick, Washington, Ben was raised in Minnesota alongside his brother, Brian, where the two...