obituaries

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

David Selzler

David Selzler

Oct 22, 2020

David Selzler, age 54, of Mahnomen, MN, died Thursday, October 22, 2020, at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley surrounded by family.

In honoring Dave's wishes, a Private Family Gathering will be held at a later date.

Cheryl Kjos

Cheryl Kjos

Oct 21, 2020

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Cheryl Kjos, age 72, of Waubun, MN, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 under the care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Cheryl Jean was born September 1, 1948, in White Earth, MN, the daughter of Martin and Florence (Kjolberg) Pederson. She grew up on a farm...

Mildred Edith Matthys

Mildred Edith Matthys

Oct 21, 2020

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Mildred E. Matthys, 85, of Halstad, MN passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Halstad Living Center, Halstad, MN, surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice.

Mildred Edith Jensen was born on February 13, 1935 to...

Jerold Karsten

Jerold Karsten

Oct 18, 2020

Jerold Karsten, age 86, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Sunday, October 18, 2020, at the Mahnomen Health Center Hospital in Mahnomen, MN.

Jerold William Karsten was born July 24, 1934 in Ada, MN, the son of Jerome and Mable Karsten.  He grew up and attended school in Ada.  Jerry married Marie Blattenbauer and the couple was blessed with...

Richard Kriewald

Richard Kriewald

Oct 15, 2020

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Richard Kriewald, 83, of Winger, MN, died Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo, ND.

Richard was born on September 17, 1937 to the late Frank H Kriewald Sr. and Grace Evelyn Kriewald in Carrington, ND.  He went to Wooded Park Grade School and graduated from McIntosh High...

Levonne Ann Hekman

Levonne Ann Hekman

Oct 15, 2020

LeVonne A. Hekman, 84, of Ada, MN passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND, after a brief illness.

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LeVonne Ann (Dukleth) Hekman was born on April 13, 1936 to Oliver and Violet Dukleth. She...

Dean Sawicky

Dean Sawicky

Oct 14, 2020

Dean Sawicky, age 66, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at his home.

On the day of September 26th, 1954, the world became a brighter place with the birth of Dean Raymond Sawicky.  He was born in "America's Dairyland" state of Wisconsin, in the small village of Stratford to Ray and Bernice (Kaiser) Sawicky. ...

Richard Lisburg Jr.

Richard Lisburg Jr.

Oct 13, 2020

Richard Emil Lisburg Jr., age 71, of Ada, MN, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at his home in Ada, MN.

Richard Lisburg, the son of Richard and Margie (Vraa) Lisburg was born on September 13, 1949, in Fargo, ND.  Growing up, their family lived in Gary, MN, Lockhart, MN, Ada, MN, and settled...

Wayne Eric Erickson

Wayne Eric Erickson

Oct 13, 2020

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Wayne E. Erickson, 66, of Perley, MN passed away early morning Tuesday, October 13 th surrounded by family while in the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.  He fought an almost 2 year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Wayne Erick...

Ella Molvik

Ella Molvik

Oct 11, 2020

Ella Molvik, age 94, of McIntosh, MN, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, at McIntosh Manor Nursing Home, McIntosh, MN.

Ella Jean Hillberg was born March 16, 1926, to John and Pearl (Tuntland) Hillberg in Pamplin Hills, Sioux County, North Dakota.  She grew up in the Mahnomen, MN, area where she graduated from high school.  Following high school,...

James "Jimmy" Tjon

James "Jimmy" Tjon

Oct 10, 2020

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James "Jimmy" Tjon, age 66, of Twin Valley, died at his home on Saturday, October 10, 2020.

James Tjon, the son of Telford and Evelyn (McGrath) Tjon, was born on November 4, 1953 in Ada, MN.  He grew up on the family farm near Twin Valley.  After graduating from Twin Valley...

Mabel Irene Hagen

Mabel Irene Hagen

Oct 10, 2020

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Mabel Irene (Smith) Hagen, 94, of Fertile, MN, passed away at Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN, on Saturday, October 10, 2020, surrounded by her family.

Mabel was born on July 3, 1926 in Fort Madison, Iowa to Bert and Mabel...

Cammie Sorenson

Cammie Sorenson

Oct 10, 2020

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Camilla "Cammie" F. Sorenson, 76, of Ada, MN, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Benedictine Mission Court, Ada, MN.

Camilla Faith Sorenson was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on September 29, 1944 to Ivar and Frieda Gjellstad while her...

Gloria Darlene Ramstad

Gloria Darlene Ramstad

Oct 7, 2020

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Gloria D. Ramstad, 93, of Gary, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Benedictine Care Community in Ada, MN.

Gloria, the daughter of Albert and Dora (Berg) Sunderland, was born on January 8, 1927. Gloria grew up...

Raymond "Jesse" Foster

Raymond "Jesse" Foster

Oct 4, 2020

Raymond James "Jesse" Foster, age 78, of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly Ponsford, MN, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2020, at Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes, MN.

Jesse was born on February 2, 1942 to Margaret "Muggins" (Foster) Janke at White Earth Hospital in White Earth, MN. Jesse lived with his partner,...

Deborah Decker

Deborah Decker

Oct 2, 2020

Deborah Decker, age 57, of Ogema, MN, died Friday, October 2, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Deborah Ann DeGroat was born September 30, 1963, the daughter of Sharon (Rogers) and George DeGroat Sr. in Kenosha, WI.  She grew up and attended school in Kenosha and moved to the Ogema area when she was 27...

Michele Stroot

Michele Stroot

Oct 2, 2020

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Michele Stroot, age 64, of Red Lake Falls, MN, died on Friday, October 2, 2020, surrounded by her family at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Michele Joy Dahl was born on May 15, 1956, to the loving parents of David and Doris (Barnes) Dahl in Ada, MN. She was raised on...

Josephine Bellanger

Josephine Bellanger

Oct 1, 2020

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Josephine Bellanger, age 74, of Detroit Lakes, MN, (formerly Hendrum, MN), died Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Josephine Bellanger was born December 7, 1945, in White Earth, MN, the daughter of Wilfred and Eulalia (Brisbois) LaFriniere. She grew up in the Roy Lake area, attending Mahnomen Public...

Tom Oppegard

Tom Oppegard

Sep 29, 2020

Tom Oppegard, age 59, of Mahnomen, MN, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at his home.

Thomas Gene Oppegard was born December 30, 1960, to Oscar and Gertrude (Antell) Oppegard.    He was born in Fosston, MN, and grew up in the Island Lake area, attending school at Mahnomen Public School.  Following graduation, Tom remained...

Ruth Spielman

Ruth Spielman

Sep 29, 2020

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Ruth Spielman, age 98, of Twin Valley, MN, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen.

Ruth Louise, the daughter of Henry and Helen (Specht) Schroeder, was born in Mahnomen County on October 24, 1921. Ruth attended Popple Grove school through 8 th grade and was...

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