All Obituaries

Duaine A. Sheridan, age 63, of Crookston died Sunday, March 23, 2019 unexpectedly at his home.  Funeral services will be held, Friday, March 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Bible Baptist Church in Crookston.  Visitation will be held Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will take place in St. Petri Lutheran Cemetery in Nielsville, MN, in May. Duaine Allan Sheridan was born on April 25, 1955 to Leslie Duane and Virginia Helen (Shipstead) Sheridan in Crookston, MN. As...

Donald R. Nesvig, 76, of Kokomo, IN, formerly of the Climax, MN-Buxton, ND area, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. He was born in Crookston, MN on March 29, 1943, the son of Irvin H. and Bernice S. (Hartman) Nesvig. Donald served 4 years with the US Air Force and 2 years with the Air Force Reserves. He retired from General Motors Delco Electronics after 30 years of service, and in semi-retirement drove school buses for Kokomo Area Schools. He was a Past...

Doris Viola Normandin, formerly of Crookston, MN, passed away on her 90th birthday, April 17, 2019, at the Ebenezer Meadows Nursing Home in Wyoming, MN. She had moved there a few years ago to be closer to her family.  Doris was born on April 17, 1929 in Fosston, MN to John and Joren (Austad) Mortensen. She grew up in Fosston and graduated from Fosston High School in May of 1947. Doris was employed at the Berge Store in Winger, MN for a short time before her marriage to Ervin Leland...

Anna Rose Keller, age 95, of Crookston, MN passed away on April 15, 2019 at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home in Crookston, MN. Anna was born on June 18, 1923 in Crookston Township to Joseph and Olive (Fortier) Amiot. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Gentilly, MN and attended rural schools. On June 18, 1941, Anna was united in marriage to Leo Keller at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Gentilly, MN. They farmed and raised their children, Joe,...

Jeffrey Jay Pierce, age 57, of Crookston died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 13, 2019.  Jeff’s wishes were to have no services. Arrangements are with Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston.

Harvey F. Windels, 86, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Monday morning, March 25, 2019, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, with his loving family at his side. Harvey was born January 23, 1933 in Blowers Township, near Sebeka, MN, to Harry C. and Esther (Limanen) Windels. He grew up with his four siblings on the family farm, was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, and attended country school thru the 8th grade.   Blessed to be part of a musical family, Harvey played...

Our dear mother, Irene Capistran Burke, 92, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Sunday morning, March 31, 2019 at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston. Irene Elizabeth Gruhot was born on June 18, 1926 at Warren, MN, one of 6 children of the union of Stanley and Lucille (Kasprowicz) Gruhot. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith, grew up on the family farm, and received her early years of education at a nearby one-room country school. Irene’s high school years were spent in...

Timothy Todd “Tim” Gregoire, 51, of Crookston, MN, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at Advent Health in Orlando, FL. Tim and his wife, Robbie, had been vacationing in Florida and looking forward to spending time with family there. Tim was born in Seattle, WA on January 16, 1968, the son of Kenneth and Alicia (Carrillo) Gregoire. He was educated in Kent schools and while he enjoyed playing soccer, hockey was his first love. After graduating from high school he...

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...

Scott Lawrence Nelson, age 55, of Fisher died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo surrounded by his family.  A Memorial Service celebrating Scott’s life will be held, Monday, March 25 at 2:00 PM at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston. A visitation time will be 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Crookston. Interment will take place at a later date.  Arrangements are with Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston. Scott Nelson was born...