obituaries

Feb 5, 2017

Elizabeth "Liz" Flores, age 33, of Waubun, MN, died Sunday, February 5, 2017, at her home.

Elizabeth Jacklyn Flores, the daughter of Anthony Warren and Darlene Jackson, was born December 11, 1983, in Detroit Lakes, MN.  She grew up in White Earth, MN, with her mom and step-dad, Patrick Flores, and attended Circle of Life School.  Liz...

Feb 4, 2017

Yvonne "Von" Marie Stech (nee Antell), daughter of Julia Beaupre Hagen and William Elmer Antell was born on Sunday, July 1, 1945 and passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the age of 71. Von passed away in her home in Mahnomen, with some of her closest family members by her side. Von is survived by her son, David...

Feb 2, 2017

Ardelle Marlene (Johnson) (Bjerken) Engebretson, age 85, of Waconia, MN, and Ortonville, MN, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017, at the Waconia Good Samaritan Center in Waconia. Ardelle was born July 7, 1931, to Melvin and Hattie (Thompson) Johnson in Bejou, MN. At a young age, the family moved to Mahnomen, MN. She was confirmed on June 30, 1946, at...

Jan 30, 2017

Ronald "Earl" Hodgkins, age 65, of Mahnomen, died Monday, January 30, 2017 in his home. Earl was born on January 22, 1952 the son of William and Dorsey McKinzie. As a young child he attended the Mission School with his siblings in Pine Bend, MN. He spent most of his years living in the Fosston and Lengby area where he...

Jan 28, 2017

Catherine Ann (Dietz) Trautner died January 28, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Cathy was born September 26, 1955 to Margaret (Muller) Dietz and Marcellus Dietz in Graceville, Minnesota. She attended school in Graceville graduating in 1973; she was the fourth child in a family of five children. On April 27,1974 she married Donald Gary and they made their home in...

Jan 27, 2017

Jamie Dean Gunderson was born November 18, 1971, the oldest son of Beverly (Abdo) and Stanley Gunderson. He was raised in Mahnomen and graduated with the class of 1991. Following graduation, Jamie worked for Marvin Windows and then the Shooting Star Casino. He started as a security guard and worked into a blackjack dealer and floor person. In 1993, Jamie...

Jan 24, 2017

Dennis Fjeld, age 73, of Twin Valley, MN, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 24, 2017, in Alamo, TX, where he spent the winter months. Dennis Ray Fjeld was born November 18, 1943, the son of Charles and Bernice (Hirchert) Fjeld in San Bernardino, CA. As a young boy, the family moved to Ada, MN, where Dennis was active in band, track...

Jan 22, 2017

Delores L. Olson, age 76, of Twin Valley, MN, died Sunday, January 22, 2017, in her home surrounded by her family, friends, and beloved dogs Buffy, Lucy and Cuda, while under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Delores Lee Ann Pinske was born April 16, 1940, the daughter of Paul and Anne (Beard) Pinske in Ada, MN....

Jan 18, 2017

Michael Neil Brown, 57, of Naytahwaush Mn, died on January 18, 2017, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Mike was born to Francis and Bernadette (Sweeney) Brown Sr. on October 8, 1959, in Minneapolis, Mn. He...

Jan 16, 2017

Arlene Gullingsrud, age 96, of Twin Valley, MN, died Monday, January 16, 2017, in Twin Valley Living Center. Arlene Urbach was born December 4, 1920, the daughter of Joe and Lillie Urbach. She grew up in the Elliot/Lisbon, North Dakota, area graduating from the Lisbon Public School with the class of 1934. As a young lady, Arlene moved to the...

Jan 15, 2017

Everett "Mickie" Hanson, age 73, of Gary, MN, died Sunday, January 15, 2017, in Sanford Health of Fargo. Everett Harlen Hanson was born August 14, 1943, the son of Henry and Esther (Masche) Hanson on the family farm near Gary, MN, where he grew up. Mickie attended school in Gary, graduating from Gary High School with the class of 1961....

Jan 13, 2017

Linda Bevins, age 55, of White Earth, MN, died Friday, January 13, 2017, at home. Linda Ann Bevins, the daughter of Benjamin and Phyllis (LaGarde) Bevins, was born June 10, 1961, in White Earth, MN. Much of her youth into early adulthood was spent between White Earth and Minneapolis, MN. In 1985, Linda received her greatest blessing with the birth...

Jan 10, 2017

Nathan Doerfler, age 45, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at home. Nathan Allan Doerfler, the son of Robert and Helen (Hagen) Doerfler, was born on March 19, 1971 in Mahnomen. He grew up and attended school in Mahnomen, graduating with class of 1989. He then attended North Dakota State University for two years before moving to...

Jan 8, 2017

Gilbert N. Bjerken, age 97, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 8, 2017, at the Halstad Living Center, Halstad, MN. Gilbert Norris Bjerken was born August 1, 1919, one of eleven children born to Gust and Nettie (Olson) Bjerken at their home in Pembina Township.  As youngster, Gilbert attended Mahnomen Public School and he lived with and worked...

Jan 5, 2017

Joan (Steele) Hedahl, 80, of Twin Valley, MN passed away while living at Twin Valley Living Center. Joan was the daughter of Alan and Margaret (Grignon) Steele from International Falls, MN. On January 16, 1955, Joan was united in marriage to LeRoy C. Hedahl at the Lutheran Church in International Falls, MN. The newlywed couple made their home in Halstad,...

Jan 5, 2017

Jeanette Kahlbaugh, age 80, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home, Mahnomen, MN, under the comforting care of nursing home staff and of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Jeanette Marie Buschette was born February 14, 1936, at home in Mahnomen County, the daughter of Peter and Gertrude (Urvig) Buschette. She...

Jan 5, 2017

Steven Bruce Olson, age 63, of Ada, passed away on January 5th, 2017 at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Steven was born on August 14th, 1953, in Ada, MN, to Samuel and Bernice (Grondahl) Olson. Steven was raised along with his brother, Dean, on the family farm in Anthony Township, northwest of Ada. Steve's Mother, Bernice, died at an early age...

Jan 4, 2017

Martha Kaster, age 99, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at the Mahnomen Health Center, Mahnomen, MN. Martha Tschida was born March 6, 1917, in Albany, MN, the daughter of Joseph and Martha (Schlueter) Tschida. As a child, she moved with her family to the homestead in LaGarde Township, rural Beaulieu, MN. Martha attended country school and...

Jan 3, 2017

Willis "John" Daker, age 89, of Twin Valley, MN, died Tuesday, January 03, 2017, in Twin Valley Living Center, Twin Valley. Burial will take place at Zion Lutheran Cemetery near Pelican Rapids, MN.

Dec 29, 2016

Mervin Sirjord, 80, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes, MN with his loving family at his side.

Mervin Jerome Sirjord, was born to Morris and Josie (Hagy) Sirjord in Bear Park Township, near Bejou, MN. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith, at Faaberg Lutheran Church. He was raised on...