obituaries

Sep 12, 2020

watch Sonja's Funeral

Sonja Solveig (Sirjord) Nelson went to her eternal home in heaven on Sept 12, 2020, after a long, tragic battle with Alzheimer's.

Sonja was born January 18, 1940, in Bear Park Township near Bejou, MN, to Harold and Thora (Svenby) Sirjord. She was raised on the family farm with her four siblings...

Sep 5, 2020

Please click on the video tribute below to view Greg's funeral and burial services.

Gregory C. Stuhaug, 72, of Fertile, MN, passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, on Saturday, September 5, 2020.

Greg was born on May 29, 1948, to Charles and Gladys (Rice) Stuhaug in rural Fertile, MN. He grew...

Sep 4, 2020

Daniel Martin, age 94, of Spokane Valley, WA, died Friday, September 4, 2020, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

The family will be hosting a Memorial Service on Monday, September 14, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Columba Episcopal Cemetery in White Earth, MN.

Sep 3, 2020

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Merlyn Olson, age 75, of Twin Valley, MN, died Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, following a courageous battle with lymphoma and neuropathy.

Merlyn Charles Olson was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, on October 16, 1944, the youngest son born to Guy and Alice (Larson) Olson.  He grew...

Sep 2, 2020

Marilyn "Babe" Agnew, age 83, of Mahnomen, MN, died peacefully at home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley, on September 2, 2020.

Marilyn Elizabeth Nystrom was born on December 5, 1936, to Harold and Elizabeth "Pug" Nystrom at the old Mahnomen Hospital.   She was the youngest of four children...

Aug 30, 2020

Adorine Bennes, mother and grandmother, died August 30, 2020 at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, MN. Adorine was born August 8, 1929 to George Johnson and Mildred (Oswald) Johnson. She was the second of seven children. She graduated from Fertile High School in 1947 and was united in marriage to Earlin Bennes on November 30, 1950. She ...

Aug 27, 2020

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James "Pete" Visser, age 77, of Gary, MN died Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN.

James David Visser was born March 11, 1943 in Ada, Minnesota, the son of Gust and Esther (Merkins) Visser.  He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church. Pete graduated from Ada...

Aug 25, 2020

Frances Thompson, age 53, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

Frances "Francine" Lynn Thompson was born on June 16, 1967, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Richard Boswell and Sandra Thompson. For most of her education, she attended school in Minneapolis, as the family often moved between...

Aug 23, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Scott Erickson of Hendrum, MN announce his sudden passing on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the age of 64.

Bob, as he was best known, was born January 30, 1956 in Crookston, MN to James "Jim" and Ellen "Nellie" (Millard) Erickson.  In his younger years his family...

Aug 23, 2020

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Lester Blue, age 77, of Waubun, MN, died Sunday, August 23, 2020, at his home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Lester L. Blue, lovingly known to most as Butch, was born on May 11, 1943, in White Earth, MN, to Lester...

Aug 19, 2020

Gerda Mildred Hildegard Nordberg was born on a farm near Sebeka, Minnesota to John and Emma (Liljedal) Nordberg on January 13, 1920.  Gerda died at the age of 100 years from natural causes at the Mahnomen Nursing Home on August 19, 2020.

Gerda's parents had six children before immigrating to the United States from Sweden.  After settling,...

Aug 15, 2020

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Rose Stall, 98, of Mahnomen, MN, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 in the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

Rose M. Omer was born on July 21, 1922, in Cooperstown, ND, the daughter of John and Mary (Kuchynka) Omer.  When she was only a year old, her...

Aug 14, 2020

* Due to complications while filming, we were unsuccessful in recording the service for Paul Hutchinson. We apologize for any heartache this may cause.*

Paul Hutchinson, age 61, of Twin Valley, MN, died Friday, August 14, 2020, at his home.

Paul E. Hutchinson, son of Vernon and Elaine (Richter) Hutchinson, was born on April 24,...

Aug 14, 2020

Eugene "Gene" Gilbert Iverson, 76, of Bagley, MN, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Eugene was born October 4, 1943, in Bagley, the son of Conrad and Helena (Johnson) Iverson.  He attended school in Ebro, MN, and later Bagley.  Eugene was united in marriage on February 20, 1965,...

Aug 12, 2020

Please click on the tribute video below to view Ruth's celebration of life and burial services.

Ruth E. Steen, 97, Moorhead, MN, formerly of Halstad, MN, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN.

Ruth Elaine (Langemo) Steen was born on July...

Aug 9, 2020

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Carsten Zahl, age 91, of Winger, MN, died Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Villa Maria in Fargo, ND.

Cartsten Harold Zahl was born on March 13, 1929, to Hans and Anna (Langseth) Zahl. He grew up on the family farm near Winger, where he attended country school. Carsten later attended McIntosh...

Aug 8, 2020

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It is with great sadness that the family of Penny Rae (Doeden) Morse, 65, of Climax, MN, announce her passing after a brief illness on August 8, 2020. She passed away peacefully and with family by her side at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston,...

Aug 7, 2020

LuVerne J. Hopwood, age 105 of Sauk Centre, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Memorial Service to celebrate a life well lived for 105 ¾ years will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 20 at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre. We ask that those...

Aug 6, 2020

Marlyn Syverson was born on September 30, 1933, to Cora and Selmer Syverson in a log cabin near Flom, MN.  Shortly after his birth, the family settled on the "home place" near the Atlanta Lutheran Church.  Marlyn told many stories about growing up in the little house along with his 10 siblings and doing chores on the farm.  Years...

Aug 5, 2020

Beth Hill, age 32 of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

Beth Renee Hill, the daughter of Kennedy Hill Sr. and Betty Oppegard, was born April 15,1988, at North Country Hospital in Bemidji, MN.  She was Dr. Kilgore's first baby born to rock and roll, entering the world with a full head of pitch-black...