Cynthia Ann (Johnson) Alfaro, age 60, of McKinney, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her home. She was born in Crookston, MN on August 4, 1958 to Lester and Lyla (Altepeter) Johnson. Cynthia was united in marriage to Pete Alfaro Jr. in 1979 and they were blessed with two daughters, Veronique and Aunita. Cynthia earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Moorhead State University in 1980 and was employed as a business system analyst for...

Richard Gordon “Rich” Halstenson, 65, of Crookston, MN, died tragically in a traffic accident on Hwy 9 a few miles north of Beltrami, MN early Friday morning, June 21, 2019. Rich was born in Grand Forks, ND on April 15, 1954, the son of Gordon and Ethel (Henry) Halstenson. He was baptized in the Lutheran faith and his first 6 years were spent growing up in Niagara, ND. The family then moved to Inkster, ND where Rich was confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and...

Marvin C. Chandler, 99, a longtime Euclid, MN resident, passed away late Sunday evening, June 9, 2019, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN with his loving wife, Fran, and their family at his side. Marvin was born in Grand Forks, ND on February 4, 1920, one of 4 children of the union of Charles and Mattie (Crouch) Chandler. He grew up on the family farm near East Grand Forks, MN, and following his graduation from East Grand Forks High School in 1937 began farming with his father. On...

Patricia Marjorie Vind, 81, of Montevideo, MN, formerly of Crookston, passed away Tuesday evening, June 4, 2019, at Luther Haven Nursing Home where she had been a resident since early in 2019. Pat, as she was affectionately known to her family and friends, was born in Gresham, OR on November 16, 1937, one of 5 children of the union of Edward Michael and Marjorie Eugene (Ruby) Yanish. The family, originally from the Fisher, MN area, later returned to the area, living in the communities...

Louise Barbara Schultz, 88, of Crookston, MN, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 4, 2019, at RiverView Health in Crookston. Louise was born in Red Lake Falls, MN on November 13, 1930, the only child of George and Sophie (Busse) Tischart. She grew up on the family farm at nearby Wylie, MN and was baptized and confirmed at the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Louise was raised by her Grandma Busse and attended the ‘little red school-house’ in Wylie. On March 26, 1953 she was...

.Chester Willis Waller, age 93, of Crookston died April 24, 2019 while residing at the Halstad Living Center in Halstad, MN.  A Memorial service celebrating his life will be held, June 7th at 12:00 PM at Stenshoel-Houske funeral Chapel with Pastor Bill Humiston officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Crookston.  Inurnment will be in Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston. Chester “Chet” W. Waller was born May 20, 1925 in Crookston,...

Nancy Elizabeth Melby, 84, of Crookston, Minnesota, died Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota with family at her side. Nancy was born in Barnesville, Minnesota to Otto and Edith (Anderson) Bergan on September 23, 1934.  She was the second of four daughters. Her family owned a small dairy and grain farm.  Nancy attended country school for six years and then when bus service arrived, she attended school in Barnesville and later in Hawley.  She...

Margaret "Marge" C. Fournier, age 90, of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of Crookston and Dorothy, MN, went to be with her Lord on May 19, 2019. She passed away at home, with her family at her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 28th at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston, MN with a visitation at 12:00 PM until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be at St. Dorothy Cemetery in Dorothy, MN. Margaret Catherine Ford...

Carlyle Duane Holen, age 66 of Erskine, MN, departed this life on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN with his loving family by his side.  Carlyle was born on September 30, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN to Ivend and Perrine (Larson) Holen, and grew up in Kimball, MN.  After graduating from high school he continued his education at the University of Minnesota, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agronomy and a Master of Science Degree in...

Duane Jerrial Ogaard, 90, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Monday morning, May 13, 2019, at RiverView Health in Crookston, with members of his family at his side. Duane was born on December 2, 1928 at Crookston to Adolph and Alma (Lindberg) Ogaard. He entered the US Army in November, 1950 and served his country with the 2nd Armored Division, stationed in Germany. Following his honorable discharge in November, 1952 he returned to Crookston. Duane was united in marriage to Eleanor Raymond...