obituaries

Jul 4, 2019

Lyla Christianson, age 92, of Fertile, MN, died on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice.

Lyla Evelyn, the daughter of William and Alma (Ystenes) Leines, was born on February 17, 1927 at home near Bejou, MN.  Lyla was baptized on April...

Jul 2, 2019

Jeannette F. (Hovland) Shaw, 87, Ada, Minnesota, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Benedictine Care Community, in Ada under the care of Hospice and her family.

No services will be held.

Burial: Ada Municipal Cemetery, Ada, MN.

Jul 2, 2019

Dolores "Dory" Pavek, age 85, of Fertile, MN, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in her home, surrounded by her family, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Dolores Marie, the daughter of Jerry and Lillian (Brtek) Preisler, was born on July 31, 1933 at home in Bejou, MN.  During her childhood, she lovingly...

Jul 2, 2019

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John "Jack" Peter Stock, age 88, of Mahnomen, MN, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 surrounded by his family. His final moments will be remembered by the background music of " Unchained Melodies" and the house filled with the wonderful aroma of fresh baked cookies and buns.

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Jun 30, 2019

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Maynard Ellingworth, 81, Twin Valley, MN died Sunday June 30, 2019 at Viking Manor Nursing Home.

Maynard J. Ellingworth was born in Twin Valley, MN the son of Abner and Barbra (Birkeland) Ellingworth. He was raised with his family in Twin Valley where he attended school. Maynard was baptized and confirmed in...

Jun 29, 2019

Judy Mae Nephew, 73, of Fertile passed away following a courageous 24 year battle with ALS on Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Fair Meadow Nursing Home. She was born August 8, 1945 to Helmer and Hannah (Halland) Peterson in McIntosh, MN.

Judy grew up in Hill River Township and attended a country school there through grade 8....

Jun 29, 2019

Helen Lutnes, 91, of Fertile died on Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN.

Helen was born January 24, 1928 in rural Tabor Township, Polk County MN, the daughter of John Sr. and Annie (Chervonak) Grega. She was baptized and confirmed in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Tabor MN. She attended elementary school...

Jun 25, 2019

Michael J. Tibbetts, age 27, of Ogema, MN, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, as a result of injuries sustained in an accident.

Michael Joe Tibbetts, the son of Eugene "Umsy" and Rosella Tibbetts, was born on May 18, 1992, in Detroit Lakes, MN.  At a young age, per his request...

Jun 20, 2019

Mary Ann Nordby, 75, Ada, MN, died Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND.

Mary Ann was born August 1, 1943, the only child of J. Kenneth and Lucille (Kerchner) in Louisville, Ohio. After graduation, she went to Nurses Training. Mary Ann entered the United States Army on September 7, 1965, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia....

Jun 19, 2019

Billie Jo Savageau, age 38, of Mahnomen, MN, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at her home.

Family led Celebration of Life Services will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 1-5 pm at the White Earth Community Center.

Jun 16, 2019

Duane Jerome Halstensgard, 84, Fertile, MN, passed away on Father's Day, June 16, 2019 at his home in rural Fertile, with his family by his side.

Duane was born January 13, 1935 in Fertile to Julius and Mabel (Lindberg) Halstensgard.  He grew up in rural Fertile and attended country school through the seventh grade.  He went to...

Jun 16, 2019

Orpha Braseth, age 89 of Ulen, MN, passed away peacefully June 16, 2019, at the Viking Manor Nursing Home.

Orpha (Matson) Braseth was born August 5, 1929, to Rudolph and Inga (Hilde) Matson.  She was baptized and confirmed in her faith at Jevnaker Lutheran Church, rural Borup, MN. She attended and graduated from...

Jun 15, 2019

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Earl Peabody, age 85, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the Frazee Care Center, Frazee, MN.

Earl George Peabody was born October 29, 1933, in White Earth, MN, the son of George and...

Jun 12, 2019

Beverly A. Jacobson, 89, Ada, MN formerly of Perley, MN, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Benedictine Care Community in Ada, MN.

Beverly Ann Hoff was born June 6, 1930 in Fergus Falls, MN. Her parents were Arthur and Clara (Enquist) Hoff. Bev attended school in Fergus Falls graduating in 1950. After graduation, Bev moved to...

Jun 12, 2019

Alexis J. Clark, age 23, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 12, 2019, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Alexis Jean Clark, lovingly known as "Lexie" was born May 27, 1996, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Tiffany Clark and Jason Doerfler.  Lexie grew up in Naytahwaush, MN, where she attended head start...

Jun 9, 2019

Lynn K. Larson, 71, Fertile, MN, died Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, with her family by her side.

Lynn was born on December 18, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY. She was the youngest of three children born to Edward and Karin (Ekstrom) Delaney. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Lady of Perpetual...

Jun 9, 2019

Lila M. Anderson, 91, Ada, Minnesota, died Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Benedictine Care Community, in Ada under the care of Hospice and her family.

Lila Mardell Braaten was born March 31, 1928, the daughter of Nells and Nellie (Edwardson) Braaten at home on the family farm at Ross, MN. She was baptized May 13, 1928 and...

Jun 4, 2019

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Wayne Norby, age 65, of Mahnomen, MN, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Mahnomen Health Center.

Wayne Lester Norby, the son of Lester and Erna (Ovaldson) Norby, was born on April 26, 1954 in Mahnomen.  As a student at Mahnomen High School, he excelled in football, basketball and track.  Wayne...

Jun 2, 2019

Alivia Mortenson, age 17, died on Sunday, June 2, 2019, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

On September 20, 2001, Ronnie and Danielle (Wang) Mortenson welcomed their second daughter, Alivia Paige Mortenson, into this world.  She was currently a student at the Ulen-Hitterdal Public School, where she excelled in everything, especially athletics.  Alivia...

Jun 1, 2019

Jolisa Goodman, age 26, formerly of Mahnomen, MN died on Saturday, June 1, 2019 in Robbinsdale, MN.

A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Old Community Center in Naytahwaush, MN.  Inurnment will take place at Calvary Cemetery in White Earth, MN.