obituaries

Dec 6, 2020

Donna Sip, age 88, of Ada, MN, died Sunday, December 6, 2020, at the Benedictine Living Community in Ada.

Donna Marie Rasmussen was born at home near Hunter, ND, on June 4, 1932 to Carl and Alice (Prestegard) Rasmussen. The family moved to Ulen, MN, in November 1936. As a young girl, Donna attended country school in...

Dec 4, 2020

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Karen Mortenson, age 73, of Waubun, MN, passed away December 4, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Karen Marie Mortenson was born July 30, 1947, in White Earth, MN, to Paul and Lucille (Erb) Beaupre.  Karen attended Catholic school...

Dec 4, 2020

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Muriel Adeline Olson, was born on February 3, 1928 in Waukon Township, near Gary, Minnesota.  Martin and Agnes Olson were proud parents raising Muriel and her siblings: Owen Olson, Myrtle Strand, Gene Olson, Lyle Olson and Arlene Staiger.  Muriel graduated from Gary High School in 1945.  Being of Norwegian...

Dec 4, 2020

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Frank John Jirik, age 88, formerly of Fisher, MN, passed away on December 4, 2020, in Boise, ID. He was born on October 9, 1932, to James and Mary (Stolka) Jirik in Mahnomen County, MN and grew up on the family farm east of Mahnomen. He was baptized and confirmed in St. Michael's...

Dec 2, 2020

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Clara J. Johnson, 92, Moorhead, MN, formerly of Beltrami, MN, was welcomed into Heaven on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 with Claudia holding her hand.

Clara was born on January 23, 1928 in Crookston, MN. She was the 6th child born to...

Dec 2, 2020

Gyda Otelie Gullekson, 83, Fertile, MN passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, due to complications from COVID-19. Gyda was surrounded by only 4 of her children (due to covid restrictions) as she was welcomed into the arms of God.

Gyda Otelie Lee was born October 27, 1937 the 7 th child...

Dec 2, 2020

Please click on the video tribute below to view Chad's memorial and burial services.

Service update information for Chad:

Memorial Service: 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, MN.

Inurnment: Concordia South Cemetery, Fertile, MN.

Chad Lynndell Olson, 54,...

Nov 30, 2020

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Joyce Matson, 88, Ulen, MN died Monday, November 30, 2020 at her home.

On June 29, 1932 Joyce Ione Gwin was born to Raymond and Nora (Stucker) Gwin in rural Felton.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith.  Joyce attended country school and high school in Hagen Township.

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Nov 30, 2020

Linda Rogers Paiz, age 67, of Waubun, MN, died Monday, November 30, 2020, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND.

Linda Lou Rogers was born on June 15, 1953, in Oconto, WI. She was the youngest daughter of George and Elizabeth (Rogers) Sabourin.  She lived in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Lakeview and Apple Valley, MN, areas throughout most of her...

Nov 29, 2020

Norton Puhalla, age 75, of Lake Park, MN died Sunday, November 29 th , 2020 in the Sunnyside Nursing Home, Lake Park.

A private family funeral service will be held at a later date.

Nov 27, 2020

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Joyce Swenson, 85, Fertile, MN died on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Benedictine Care Community, Ada, MN, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Joyce Marie Nichols was born to Roy and Luella Nichols on March...

Nov 27, 2020

Raymond H. Reller, age 78, of Mahnomen, MN, formerly of Ogema, MN, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at Mahnomen Health Care Center in Mahnomen.

Raymond Herman Reller was born October 11, 1942 in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Leonard and Agnes (Bitz) Reller. Raymond lived on the family farm south east of Ogema, MN, and attended St. Benedict's...

Nov 27, 2020

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Rudolph "Rudy" Braseth, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Rudy was born on May 19, 1952, in Moorhead, MN, to Orpha and Schuyler Braseth. He grew up near Ulen, MN, and attended...

Nov 23, 2020

Please click on the tribute video below to view Darrell's funeral, procession through the Fertile Fairgrounds, and his burial.

Darrell Leiser, 83, of rural Fertile, MN, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, died at Sanford Hospital in Fargo on November 23, 2020, as a result of complications of the Covid-19 Virus.

He was born...

Nov 22, 2020

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Randie Engeseth Conner, age 66, of Waubun, MN, died at her home on Sunday, November 22, 2020.

A bright spring day on April 9, 1954, at St. Mary's hospital, Detroit Lakes, MN, Randie Marie Engeseth was born to Arvid Troseth Engeseth and Greta Sakrismo Engeseth.  Little Randie was baptized by Rev. Holm,...

Nov 21, 2020

Robert Nelson, 91, passed away surrounded by loving family at the Fair Meadow Nursing home on Saturday, November 21, 2020.

Robert Louis Nelson was born to Nels and Ida (Morvig) Nelson on the family farm near Fertile, MN on April 11, 1929.  He graduated from Fertile High School in 1947 and immediately took over the management of...

Nov 20, 2020

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Mavis Wermager, age 93, of Ulen, MN, formerly of Waubun, MN, died on Friday, November 20, 2020, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen.

Mavis Odell Rogers, the daughter of Otto and Milla (Fossum) Rogers, was born weighing only 3 lbs. on May 4, 1927, near Twin Valley, MN. She was raised...

Nov 17, 2020

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Lloyd Gunderson, age 93, of Detroit Lakes, MN, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at St. Mary's Essentia Hospital in Detroit Lakes.

Lloyd Burton Gunderson was born September 21, 1927, to Bennie and Louise (Sirjord) Gunderson in Bear Park Township on his grandparent's farm, Ole and Marie...

Nov 15, 2020

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Verna Bjerk, age 96, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

Verna G. Beck, the daughter of Jacob and Theresa (Mamer) Beck, was born on November 15, 1924, in St. Leo, MN.  As a child, her family moved often but lived much...

Nov 14, 2020

Monica Rindahl, age 46, of Mahnomen, MN, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Monica Irene, lovingly known as "Monnie," was born on September 7, 1974, to James Frye and Anita Javes.  She was raised in the North Minneapolis community.  Monica attended school there and, as a teenager, met...