obituaries

Oct 7, 2019

Robert "Bob" Kenneth Rolland Sr., age 88, Fertile, MN, died Monday, October 7, 2019, at Riverview Hospital in Crookston, MN.

Robert was born on November 26, 1930 to Martin and Johanna (Monson) Rolland at home in rural Erskine, MN. He was a member of Maple Lake Lutheran Church, where he was baptized and confirmed. He attended country...

Oct 5, 2019

Marie Kazeck, 86, of Twin Valley, MN died Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Viking Manor Nursing home in Ulen, MN.

Mary Marie Severance was born August 17, 1933 to Clifton and Ferne (Anderson) Severance in North Loup, NE.  Marie grew up on a farm near Ord, NE and attended a small country school where she graduated the...

Oct 4, 2019

Jesus reached down and Donna reached up and together they took hands. Donna walked peacefully with him to Heaven from her home with family by her side. Donna is in a perfect place and has left an unforgettable mark on the lives she touched. The family will gather at the river for a celebration life message. Donna is the...

Oct 4, 2019

Laura Schaumburg, age 60, of Winger, MN, died on Friday, October 4, 2019, at her home.

Laura Lee Jensen was born February 19, 1959, in Minneapolis, MN, to Earl and Mary (Richard) Jensen.  Growing up she lived in the Clearwater, MN, and Minneapolis areas, graduating from St. Cloud Tech with the class of 1978.  After high school,...

Oct 4, 2019

Marian Swenson, 88, of Fertile, MN passed away peacefully Friday, October 4, 2019 surrounded by her family at Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile.

Marian was born October 7, 1930 on the family farm in Woodside Township, rural Erskine to Oscar and Theresa Larson.

Marian had nine siblings: Betty, Gene, Angeline, Marie, David, Ordine, Earl, Lowell,...

Sep 30, 2019

Benedict John "Babe" Hoffman III, age 60, Cass Lake, Minnesota, died Monday, September 30, 2019, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital, in Duluth, Minnesota, after a brief illness.

Benedict John "Babe" Hoffman, III was born in Virginia, MN, on July 2, 1959, to Ben Hoffman, Jr. and Virginia (Vizenor) Hoffman. He grew up in Parkville, MN, until moving...

Sep 29, 2019

Orpha T. Marvig, 91, Fertile, MN, died Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Benedictine Care Community, Ada, MN.

Orpha Teresa Severinson was born May 7, 1928 to Torstein and Olga (Mickelson) Severinson on her grandparents farm in rural Hitterdal, MN.  While attending high school in Hawley, MN, she lived with and worked for the local dentist.  She graduated...

Sep 27, 2019

William "Jim" Giard, age 61, of New London, OH, formerly Roy Lake, MN, died unexpectedly, on Friday, September 27, 2019, at his home.

Jim was born April 19, 1958, in White Earth, MN, the son of William Henry and Helena "Dode" Delphine (Beaulieu) Giard.  He spent many years traveling and working throughout the...

Sep 27, 2019

Joyce Paulette Klask, 67, Ada, Minnesota, died Friday, September 27, 2019, at the Halstad Living Center Halstad, Minnesota, after a brief illness.

Joyce was born July 20, 1952 to Harry and Ella (Rinerson) Broers in Ada, MN. She was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Twin Valley, MN. After graduating from Twin Valley High School in 1970,...

Sep 26, 2019

Daniel Steichen, age 68, of Waubun, MN, died on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at his home, under the care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Daniel, the son of Milton and Leona (Anderson) Steichen, was born on June 18, 1951, in Detroit Lakes, MN.  He was raised in the...

Sep 25, 2019

Mary Cannon, age 82, of Bejou, MN, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Riverpoint in Moorhead, MN, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Services will be held at a later date with full life history provided at that time.

Sep 24, 2019

Dale Treichel, age 57, of Gary, MN, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his friends and family under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. To honor Dale's wishes, there will be no services held.

Arrangements entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home

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Sep 23, 2019

Grace Irene Thornton was born to George and Florence (Doberiener) Hirchert in rural Clay County, Ulen, MN, on October 18, 1920. She attended country school and later graduated from Twin Valley High School with the class of 1938. On February 2, 1942, she united in marriage to Harold Thornton near Twin Valley. They had lived in Gary, IN, where...

Sep 22, 2019

Victoria Ann Gerjets was born on July 10, 1934 in Ada, MN to George and Maybelle Gerjets. Vickie passed away on September 22, 2019 at Frazee Care Center in Frazee, MN.

Vickie was a devoted mother, daughter, and sister. She was born and raised in Ada, MN, was a graduate at the Ada High School and later...

Sep 21, 2019

Nancy J. Wardlow, 75, of Fertile, Minnesota, died Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

Services will be held at a later time.

Sep 21, 2019

Lyle Fjeld, age 69, of Gary, MN, died Saturday, September 21, 2019, at his home.

Lyle Dean, the son of Clifford Sr. and Iris (Stuhr) Fjeld, was born on December 10, 1949 in Mahnomen, MN.  As a young child, Lyle attended Gary and Ada Elementary Schools, later moving with his family to the farm in Faith, MN. ...

Sep 21, 2019

Michael Liebl, age 74, of Mahnomen, MN, died Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home surrounded by his family.

Mike was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, on March 2, 1945, to Wilfred and Camilla (Belshan) Liebl. He grew up in Mahnomen and attended St. Michael's School through the 8 th grade. He then...

Sep 20, 2019

Lawrence "Larry" Peterson, 78, of Lockhart passed away peacefully on September 20, 2019, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 10, 1941 to Lawrence O. and Theodora  Peterson in their home in Lockhart. Larry was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at First English Lutheran Church, Lockhart, MN.

Larry attended Lockhart...

Sep 19, 2019

Marie Roman, age 55, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Marie Margaret Bush lovingly known to many as "Muggs" was born February 27, 1964, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Joseph and Mavis (Wadena) Bush.  Growing up she lived in Minneapolis, MN, before her family moved...

Sep 18, 2019

Marjorie Brtek, age 76, of Bejou, MN, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Marjorie May Pulver was born October 20, 1942, in Fosston, MN, the daughter of Rolla and Isabella (Gaetz) Pulver.  She grew up in the Fosston area where...