Karen Louise (Lyngholm) Plante, 73, of Crookston, MN, died early Sunday morning, November 29, 2020, in the Benedictine Living Community in Crookston, surrounded by the love of her family, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s.   Karen was born in Crookston, Feb 19, 1947, the daughter of Lester and Evelyn (Gulseth) Lyngholm.  She grew up in Crookston, and was united in marriage to Keith Plante on July 10, 1965 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in...

Vivian Doris Arel, age 98, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home with family by her side. Vivian Doris Ogaard was born on July 22, 1922, in Crookston, MN, the daughter of the late Louis and Victoria (Desrosier) Ogaard.  She was raised in Crookston, MN, and graduated from Crookston Central High School in 1940.  On September 29, 1941, Vivian was united in marriage to Harvey Joseph Arel at the Cathedral of the Immaculate...

Lyla Irene Newhouse, age 96, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN, with her loving family by her side. Lyla Irene Larson was born on June 16, 1924, in Bear River, St. Louis County, MN, the daughter of the late Martin and Ida Rena (Johnsrud) Larson.  She grew on a farm outside of Fertile until she started school and then they moved into town.  She attended Sunday School and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran...

Violet Clarine Doda, 92, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Sunday morning, January 24, 2021, at RiverView Health in Crookston with her daughters Sharon and Shirley at her side. Violet was born on her family’s farm in Spring Creek Township in Norman County, near Fertile, MN, on March 10, 1928. She was one of 8 children born to the union of Abe and Clara (Johnson) Olson. Violet was baptized and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, MN. She attended school in Fertile. As a...

Keith Allen Dale, 62, Climax, MN, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Riverview Hospital in Crookston.  Keith was born on Sunday, June 8, 1958, the son of Glenn and Kathleen (Peterson) Dale. As a young boy on the farm, Keith’s inquisitive nature often got him into trouble.  From experimenting with power tools and starting a tractor and truck at age four, his father learned to pull keys and lock things up.  His mother was not amused when Keith was...

Larry J. Berg, age 64, of Crookston, MN, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2021, at his home.   A graveside service will be held for Larry at Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston, MN at 2:00 pm on Friday, June 4, 2021.

Russel James LaChance, 81, of Crookston, MN, passed away at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks on Tuesday morning, November 24, 2020 after a brief illness. Russel was born at Red Lake Falls, MN on June 28, 1939, the son of Emery and Maebelle (Mercil) LaChance. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith and attended school in Red Lake Falls, MN, where he graduated from Lafayette High School in 1957. On August 5, 1959 Russel enlisted in the US Air Force, serving until his honorable...

Betty Charlotte Conkins, age 97, of Crookston, MN, passed away on December 21, 2020, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN, knowing she was loved. Betty Charlotte Peterson was born on December 15, 1923, in Aireys, MD, the daughter of Axel and Esther (Clauson) Peterson, both Swedish immigrants.  Sadly, her mother died 6 weeks later which left her father with the realization that with having 5 children under the age of 8 he needed to place Betty with a foster family until she started...

Gloria Jean Staehnke, age 78, of Erskine, MN, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020, in the Medical City Alliance Hospital in Ft. Worth, TX. She had been in Texas visiting her daughter, Brenda Cole. While in ill-health for several years she never let it defeat her spirit. Gloria was born in Forest Lake, MN on August 30, 1942, the daughter of Gustaf and Lilly (Trane) Nelson. She was baptized in the Faith Lutheran Church in Forest Lake and moved with her family to Karlstad, MN in 1946,...

Robert William “Bob" Clemenson, age 63, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, at his home with his family by his side. Memorial service celebrating Bob’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, April 26, 2021, at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, MN, with a time for visitation from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Pastor Steve Bohler will officiate.  Inurnment will take place privately at Oakdale Cemetery at a later date.