obituaries

Jul 1, 2020

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Linda Raina Ek was born on September 2, 1950, to John and Violet (Annis) Orre, in Ada, Minnesota. She grew up in Gary, MN, and attended Gary Public School.

Linda was united in marriage to Ronald Ek on November 1, 1967,...

Jun 30, 2020

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Jerome Trapp, age 87, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Benedictine Care Center in Ada, MN, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Jerome William Trapp was born on March 13, 1933 to his loving parents, Clarence and Iona (Yackel) Trapp, in Sanborn,...

Jun 28, 2020

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Marlene Madonna Helling, 85, Fertile, MN, died Sunday, June 28, 2020 under the care of Fair Meadow Nursing Home and Hospice after her long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Marlene was born June 7, 1935, to John and Alice (Sanders) Hornung in...

Jun 27, 2020

Joann Bemis, age 83, of Coon Rapids, MN, formerly Mahnomen, MN, died Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Camilia Rose Care Center, Coon Rapids, MN.

Joann Bemis was born on September 23, 1936, in Grand Forks, ND, to Allan and Isabella (Mrachek) Bemis.   She was affectionately known as Jo to everyone that loved her. Upon graduation from Mahnomen...

Jun 24, 2020

Unfortunately, due to wind at cemetery, no video of the service is available due to poor audio quality.

Christina Louise, the daughter of Kenneth and Diane (Dunham) Matson, was born on December 28, 1979 in Fargo, ND. She was raised south of Twin Valley with her younger siblings, Brittany and Jordan. Christina attended...

Jun 23, 2020

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Gerald Yost, age 78, of Twin Valley, MN, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Gerald Yost, the son of Herman and Evelyn (Stevens) Yost, was born on October 24, 1941 near Gary, MN. He grew up in the Mahnomen area...

Jun 23, 2020

Eliza Murray, age 30, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Tuesday June 23, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Eliza Marie Murray was born December 6, 1989, in Mahnomen, MN, the oldest daughter of Russell and Tracy (Porter) Murray.  She grew...

Jun 23, 2020

Lorraine Johnson, age 78, of Mahnomen, MN, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Eventide in Moorhead, MN.

Lorraine Catherine Spaeth was born October 5, 1941, at home to Arthur and Theresa (Blattenbauer).  She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Beaulieu, MN.  Lorraine attended Espy Country School through the 8 th...

Jun 21, 2020

Floyd Calvin Holm, 89, of Ada, MN, passed away at Benedictine Care Community in Ada, on Sunday, June 21, 2020.

Floyd was born May 27, 1931, in Halstad, Minnesota, to Anton and Pearl Holm. He grew up on his family farm and graduated from Halstad High School in 1950. He enlisted in the United States Army following...

Jun 18, 2020

Viviana "Vi" Beuning, age 84, of Mahnomen, MN, died Thursday, June 18, 2020, surrounded by her family.

Viviana "Vi" Emellia Geray Beuning was born on December 1, 1935, in Beaulieu, MN, to Joseph and Mary (Kaster) Geray.  Vi was the fourth of eleven children and grew up on a small rural farm.  As a youth, she enjoyed...

Jun 18, 2020

Ardith Jean Runck, (né Fladland), 86, of Twin Valley, MN, passed from this world on Thursday evening, June 18, 2020 into the arms of her God.

Born to Earl and Gertrude Fladland on October 17, 1933 in Detroit Lakes, MN. Ardith grew up on a farm with her two sisters and a brother until she was 14....

Jun 18, 2020

Donald J. Dyrdahl, 29, of Ada, MN, died at Essentia Health, in Ada, on Thursday, June 18, 2020.

Graveside Service: Arrangements are pending at this time at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Rural Ada.

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Jun 16, 2020

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Bernice Horack, age 93, of Frazee, MN, formerly Waubun, MN, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at the Frazee Care Center, Frazee, MN.

Bernice Catherine Reller was born August 21, 1926, in Minneapolis, MN, to Bernard "Murphy" and Anna (Ahles) Reller.  As a young child, she lived in Minneapolis until her family...

Jun 16, 2020

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Sandra M. Skalin, 64, Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in St. David's Medical Center, Austin, TX.

Sandra Marie Dymowski, known to many as "Sandy", was born April 21, 1956 in Grafton, ND, to Stephen and Sylvia (Stigar) Dymowski.   She grew up and attended school in Minto,...

Jun 12, 2020

Annabelle Walz, age 90, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home in Mahnomen.

Annabelle Schmoll, the daughter of Johannes and Sophia (Pawlikchek) Schmoll, was born near Waubun, MN, on August 16, 1929.  Growing up on the family farm taught her hard work and independence. At the age of...

Jun 9, 2020

Delray Joseph Bellecourt "Waabosh Kwa Makoonce" (Polar Bear Cub), age 21, of Minneapolis, MN, died unexpectedly, June 9, 2020.

Delray Joseph Bellcourt was born on November 27, 1998, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Marvin Bellecourt and Elba Negron. He grew up in southside Minneapolis, proudly graduating from South High. Delray enjoyed spending time with his friends...

Jun 7, 2020

Helen Leslie, age 82, of Mahnomen, MN, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Altru Health Systems, Grand Forks, ND.

Helen Grace Nelson was born on April 11, 1938 in Mahnomen, MN, the daughter of Bernard and Agnes (Myhre) Nelson.  She grew up on the family farm near Waubun, MN, graduating from Waubun High School with the...

Jun 5, 2020

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Glenn Paulson, age 83, of Winger, MN, died Friday, June 5, 2020, at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, MN.

Glenn Kenneth Paulson was born December 9, 1936, in New Ulm, MN, the son of Kenneth and Glenda (Helling) Paulson.  The family lived near East...

Jun 4, 2020

Rita K. (Rice) Gardner, 86, Solana Beach, CA, formerly of Halstad, MN, died Thursday, June 4, 2020, at her home under the care of Hospice and her family.

Rita was born December 27, 1933, the daughter of Henry and Bernice (Dale) Rice. She grew up in Halstad where she graduated high school. She held a master's degree...

Jun 1, 2020

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Glenn Andersen, age 70, of Gary, MN, died on Monday, June 1, 2020, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Glenn David Andersen, the son of Marvin and Arlene (Ek) Andersen was born on December 1, 1949, in Crookston, MN. He grew up in Gary, MN...