Obituaries

Marsha Clow

Jun 17, 2025

Marsha Kay Clow, 75 passed away peacefully on June 17th, 2025, at The Villa St. Vincent nursing home in Crookston, with loving family by her side. She was born on May 12, 1950, at St. Francis Hospital in Crookston, Minnesota, to parents Leo and Mary (Benson) Murray. Marsha proudly took on the role of big sister as siblings Linda, James,...

Anne Marie Pierce

Jan 2, 2025

Anne Marie Pierce, 73, was born in Crookston, MN, on June 28, 1951. Third daughter of Raymond Aymar Pierce and Lucille Ruth (Noah) Pierce. Anne passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. 

She was loved by her parents, two older sisters, Patricia and Madonna, and a younger brother, Raymond Charles Pierce. She was a great friend. Anne had many interests, but...

Richard Allen Hegg

Jun 13, 2025

Richard Allen Hegg, age 90, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, June 13, 2025, lovingly surrounded by his family. He was born to loving parents Joseph and Hannah (Helgeson) Hegg on October 27, 1934, in Fisher, Minnesota.

Growing up, Richard attended Crookston Public Schools. His educational foundation laying the groundwork for his life’s pursuits. He was not only devoted...

Mylon Allan Coauette

Dec 8, 2024

After a courageous four-year battle with cancer, Mylon Allan Coauette passed away in his home under the care of his wife and Hospice of The Red River Valley, on December 8, 2024, at the age of 80.

Mylon was born to Winifred and Lucille (Jolly) Coauette, November 14, 1944, in Crookston, MN. He was raised and attended Crookston Public Schools, graduating...

Sister Evelyn Strei

Jun 12, 2025

Sister Evelyn Strei, age 96, died peacefully on June 12, 2025, at Villa St Vincent Nursing Home, Crookston, MN.

Sister Evelyn was born was born March 24, 1929, in Big Stone City, South Dakota, the sixth of twelve children of Joseph and Cecilia (Karels) Strei. She was baptized Louise Jean and called Lou Jean by her family.

Lou Jean attended Saint Joseph’s...

Robert Pester

Jun 5, 2025

Robert Charles Pester, known fondly to many as Bob, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2025 at the age of 76 with his family by his side. He was born on August 9th, 1948, to Charles and Etha Pester and grew up on the Pester Farm just outside of Crookston, MN. He graduated from Crookston Central High School and was...

Jon Nimens

May 14, 2025

Jon Archie Nimens, 68, of Crookston, MN passed away from an episode of cardiac arrest on May 14, 2025.

Jon was born on October 29, 1956, in Crookston, MN to Wilfred "Bill" and Patricia "Pat" Sullivan Nimens. He was baptized and confirmed at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Crookston. Jon graduated from Mount St. Benedict High School with the class...

Karla Marie Flisk

Apr 3, 2025

Karla Marie (Patenaude) Flisk, age 58, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center as a result of complications from open heart surgery. Karla was born January 18, 1967, to Robert and Ellen (Fortier) Patenaude in Crookston, Minnesota.

Growing up, she attended Carman Elementary School, Highland Middle School, and Central High School, graduating with the class of 1985. Karla then...

William "Bill" F Janssen

Jun 13, 2025

William (Bill) F. Janssen, died on June 13, 2025, at RiverView Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Bill was born on February 27, 1936, in Crookston, Minnesota. He was united in marriage 69 years ago to Doris Ann Palmer. They raised four children, Cindy, Kathy, Scott, and Todd.

Bill worked for the City of Crookston for 38 years as the...

Madonna Sperling

Jun 2, 2025

Madonna Katherine Sperling, age 88, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, Minnesota, with family by her side. She was born March 27, 1937, in Minto, North Dakota, to loving parents Edward and Isabel (Schultz) Korynta.

Madonna’s early education took place at Park River Public schools, where she graduated with the class of 1955....

David Isaacson

Jun 2, 2025

David Alan "Zuk" Isaacson, 76, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully on Jun 2, 2025, at the Villa St Vincent in Crookston, MN. He was born on July 11, 1948, in Crookston to Adolf and Dolores (Melbye) Isaacson. He attended Central High School in Crookston, then joined the Army for 2 years. After serving our nation he returned to Crookston...

Gayle Augusta Birkeland

Jun 2, 2025

Gayle Augusta Birkeland, age 88, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Villa St. Vincent, surrounded by her family. She was born in Inkster, North Dakota on April 10, 1937, to loving parents LeRoy and Beulah (Ulvedal) Nelson.

She was a woman well-travelled, in her own right, calling many places home over the years. Living in Crookston, MN, Union Lake,...

William "Bill" Charles Barsaloux

Jun 1, 2025

William “Bill” Charles Barsaloux of Largo, FL, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at the age of 79, surrounded by family. 

Born December 13, 1945, in Crookston, MN, to Raymond O. and Henrietta A. (Normandin) Barsaloux, Bill was baptized, received First Communion, and was confirmed at St. Anne Catholic Church in Crookston. He attended St. Joseph’s Academy and graduated from...

Janell Kay Thordarson

May 31, 2025

Janell Kay Thordarson, 60 years old, passed away at her home in Crookston, MN after a courageous battle with cancer.

Janell was born on April 6th, 1965, at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, MN to Richard and Catherine (Flint) Englund. She lived in Blaine, MN until she was 9 years old when she moved to Karlstad, MN. She grew up playing sports,...

Timothy Goosen

May 27, 2025

Timothy “Tim” Goosen, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2025, at St Catherine’s North in Fargo, North Dakota. Tim was born in Crookston, Minnesota on December 3, 1956, the son of William R. and Genevieve (Lefaivre) Goosen. He grew up in Euclid, Minnesota, where he was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and attended Euclid Elementary...

Roger Tollefson

May 11, 2025

Roger David Tollefson, age 85, of Fargo, ND, formerly of rural Crookston, MN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 11, 2025, surrounded by family and held in love.

Roger was born on August 19, 1939, in Crookston, MN, to Tinus and Theresa (Pullar) Tollefson. He grew up in the Red River Valley and graduated from the...

Keith Allen Blokzyl

May 10, 2025

Keith Allen Blokzyl, age 64, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away in his home, with his family by his side, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. He was born to loving parents Charles and Betty (Christianson) Blokzyl on June 29, 1960, in Crookston.

Keith was very caring and had a strong sense of responsibility from a young age, he started working at a...

Craig Flisk

May 8, 2025

Craig A Flisk, 60, of Fargo, ND, passed away on May 8,2025. Craig was born on May 20, 1964 in Chicago, IL, to Norman Radosevic and Joyce Smith Radosevic.

Craig moved to Jud, North Dakota in 1990 where he lived for 7 years before relocating to Fargo. Craig married Karla Patenaude on October 1, 2005 at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception...

Joseph Munoz

May 7, 2025

Joseph Luz Muñoz, of Grafton, ND, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, just days after celebrating his 74th birthday. Born on April 26, 1951, in Grafton, Joe spent most of his life working in the mechanical and maintenance field.

Joe enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially during backyard barbecues filled with jokes, laughter, and storytelling.

He is survived by...

Glenn Carpenter

May 2, 2025

Glenn Thomas Carpenter, 95, Crookston, MN passed away peacefully with family by his side on May 2, 2025, at The Villa in Crookston. He was born on May 10, 1929, to loving parents, Edward and Mabel Carpenter in Drayton, ND.

Glenn attended country school North of Oslo, MN through the 8th grade. He worked various jobs. He met...