Lynette Marion “Pud” Joseph, 68, of Crookston, MN, passed away at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND early Wednesday afternoon, April 1, 2020, with family at her side. A Memorial Service for Pud will be held at a later date when the COVID-19 crisis has been lifted. May God bless Pud’s memory. www.stenshoelhouske.com

Erwin Arthur “Mike” Reitmeier, 87, a lifelong Crookston MN farmer, passed away early Sunday morning, March 29, 2020, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND, of injuries received from a fall at his home Saturday. Mike was born on the family farm in Lowell Township near Crookston on September 7, 1932, the son of Edward H. and Ida (Wentzel) Reitmeier. He was the seventh son of the seventh son. Mike was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and attended a nearby country school to...

Sister Shawn Carruth, 77, Prioress of Mount Saint Benedict Monastery in Crookston, MN, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 26, 2020, at RiverView Health, where she was taken after suffering a stroke while in her room. Mary Louise Carruth was the eldest of the three children of Frances (O’Leary) and Milton Carruth. She grew up in Benson, MN, where she attended Saint Francis School. It seems that the inclination to become a sister began early in Mary Louise’s life. When Mary Louise...

Charles Lawrence “Chuck” Devos, 60, of Crookston, MN, passed away his home early Monday evening, March 23, 2020, with family and friends at his side. He had been bravely battling cancer for the past 2 years. Chuck was born on November 23, 1959 at Grafton, ND, one of ten children of the union of Francis David and Marian Ann (Rose) Devos Sr. He was baptized at St. John’s Catholic Church in Grafton, and after moving with his family to Crookston in 1963 confirmed at the...

David James Strommen, age 63, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side. David was born on August 21, 1956, in Crookston, MN, the son of Donald and Delores (Eck) Strommen.  He was raised in Crookston and graduated from Crookston High School.  Afterwards, he went and studied carpentry at Moorhead Technical College.  He worked as a carpenter for various contractors and construction...

Shara Lynn Hulst, age 52, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at her home. A graveside service for Shara will be held in the Spring.  No services are planned until that time.

Louise Ellen “Lou” Hoff, age 91, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Crookston, MN, was reunited with her beloved husband and all five of her children in heaven on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  She passed at the Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo, ND, where she received care over the past 8 years. Louise Ellen Axelson was born on June 5, 1928, in Crookston, MN, the daughter of the late Roy and Alice (Beauchene) Axelson.  She was raised in Crookston, MN, and graduated from Crookston...

**********Due to concerns related to the Covid-19 pandemic the family of Tim Prudhomme has made the decision to postpone Tim's memorial service and visitation from Tuesday, March 17, 2020, and Monday, March 16, 2020, to a date to be determined later. Timothy James “Tim” Prudhomme, age 64, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at his home with his family and friends by his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Tim was born on June 11, 1955, the son of...

Elayne Katherine Hannah, 89, of Mesa Arizona, and formerly of Maple Lake, near Mentor, MN, passed away peacefully Monday morning, March 16, 2020, at a Catholic Hospice in Mesa AZ, and is now with her Lord and Savior. Elayne was born on April 19, 1930 at Crookston, MN, one of twelve children of the union of Ed and Maria (LaFromboise) Caillier. She grew up on the family farm near Gentilly, MN and was baptized and confirmed at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Crookston.  Elayne began...

Lorraine B. Amiot, 97, of Coon Rapids, MN, and a former longtime Crookston, MN  resident, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Park River Estates Care Center. Lorraine was born at her parents’ home in Crookston, MN on December 4, 1922, the daughter of Eldage and Leontive (Reopelle) Brule. She was raised on the family farm along with her four brothers and was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. Throughout her life...