Obituaries
Delbert Schlapkohl
Sep 5, 2025
Delbert Vernon Schlapkohl of Crookston, MN passed away on September 5th, 2025. He was born August 16th, 1947 in Luverne, MN to Vernon and Eunice (Brockberg) Schlapkohl the oldest of six siblings. He was baptized at Trosky Lutheran Church. Delbert grew up on the family farm and helped with the livestock, dairy cows and tending the crops. He also worked...
Helmer Knudsvig
Aug 31, 2025
Helmer Ardell Knudsvig, 86, of Crookston, MN passed away at home on August 31, 2025.
Ardell was born on October 26, 1938 to Helmer Knudsvig and Annie Locken Knudsvig in Grand Forks, ND and grew up on the family farm north of Buxton, ND. He graduated from Buxton High School in 1956 and Concordia College, Moorhead, MN in 1960. He married his classmate since first grade and high school sweetheart Sandra Kay Beltz...
Willard Dean Johnson
Aug 29, 2025
Willard Dean Johnson, age 70, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Villa St. Vincent after many years of health struggles, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born July 31, 1955, in Fertile, Minnesota to loving parents Harry and Hilda (Halvorson) Johnson.
Willard graduated from Fertile-Beltrami High School in 1973. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S....
Robert "Bob" Swenson
Aug 22, 2025
Robert "Bob" Dean Swenson, age 64, died Friday, August 22, 2025, at Sanford Hillsboro Care Center in Hillsboro, North Dakota. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, Minnesota. Inurnment to follow at Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held for two hours prior, starting at...
Janet Baskerville
Aug 13, 2025
Janet Delayne Baskerville, 71, of Crookston, MN, passed away on August 13, 2025 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston.
Janet was born on October 9, 1953 in Crookston, MN, to Robert and DeLayne Pfeifer Baskerville. She attended Mount St Benedict where she graduated in 1972. After high school, she earned an Associate's Degree in Music from Central Lakes College- Staples...
Claire Derosier
Aug 8, 2025
Claire LeMay Derosier, 89, of Crookston MN, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND. She was born on January 30, 1936, in Crookston, the daughter of Alton and Blanche Ellingson, and was one of seven children. Claire graduated from Cathedral High School in 1954. Following high school, she attended the Bethesda Hospital...
Kenneth Wesenberg
Aug 23, 2025
Kenneth John Wesenberg, 72, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Saturday August 23, 2025, at Villa St Vincent surrounded by his loving family.
Ken was born on March 31, 1953, in St Cloud, MN to Duane "Buck" Wesenberg and Lorraine Mueller Wesenberg. He graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in Sauk Rapids, MN. Ken lived in Sartell, MN and Osakis,...
Amber Jean Allen
Aug 19, 2025
Amber Jean Allen, a beloved daughter, partner, and mother, passed away on August 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 3, 1993, in Roseau, Minnesota, to parents Preston and Kerry (Nagle) Allen.
Amber lived a life of adventure. In her younger years she called many places home, including Warroad, Grand Rapids, and Crookston, Minnesota, and Santa Ana,...
Scott Trandem
Aug 8, 2025
Scott Richard Trandem, 62, of Crookston, MN passed away peacefully Friday August 8th, 2025 at Villa St Vincent in Crookston, MN, with his family by his side.
Scott was born on December 18, 1962, in Crookston, MN, to Sheldon and Rita (Solberg) Trandem. He grew up in Crookston and graduated from Crookston Central High School in 1981, where he was a...
Clinton Rasmusson
Aug 7, 2025
Clinton Wayne Rasmusson, 81, of Crookston, Minnesota passed away on August 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Clint was born on June 15, 1944, in Westby, Montana to Chester Silas Rasmusson and Agnes Caroline Juve Rasmusson. He attended school in Westby through 11th grade, then moved to Hendrum, Minnesota, where he graduated high school, and he attended Moorhead State University...
Irene Williams
Jul 29, 2025
Irene was born in the Radi family home near Fisher, MN on September 24, 1931, one of 8 children of the union of Ernest John Fredrick and Caroline "Carrie" (Wagner) Radi. While growing up on the farm, she was baptized and confirmed in Fisher's Trinity Lutheran Church and began her education at a nearby country school within walking distance of...
Forrest Giannonatti
Jul 27, 2025
Forrest Sion Giannonatti Sr., 100, of Mentor, MN, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2025.
Forrest Giannonatti was born on November 18, 1924, in Camp Crook, South Dakota to Andrew H. Giannonatti and Margaret Claire Welch Giannonatti. He attended Buffalo High School in Buffalo, SD and graduated in 1943.
Forrest enlisted in 1944 at 20 years of age...
Sister Myra Schmieg
Jul 22, 2025
Sister Myra Schmieg, age 83, died peacefully July 22, 2025, at Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home, Crookston, MN.
Marlys Catherine Schmieg was born July 8, 1942, the first of eleven children of Leonard Schmieg and Myra Jean (Radermacher) Schmieg in Ortonville, MN.
After eight years of being taught by the Benedictine Sisters at Saint Joseph’s School in Rosen, Marlys attended high school...
Sister Marmion Karels
Jul 20, 2025
Sister Marmion Karels, age 91 died on July 20, 2025, at Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home, Crookston, MN.
Sister Marmion Karels was born on November 18, 1933, in Rosen, MN, the fourth of five children of Marcus John Karels and Katherine M. (Kelzer) Karels. She was given the name Kathleen Rose at baptism. She attended St. Joseph’s grade school in Rosen...
Arlyne McCleary
Jul 19, 2025
Arlyne (Sawyer) McCleary, 94, passed away on July 19, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Arlyne was born on February 24, 1931 to William and Mary (Erickson) Sawyer in Crookston, Minnesota. She attended school in Crookston and graduated from Central High School. Arlyne was baptized and confirmed at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Crookston. Arlyne married David McCleary on September 10, 1949...
Lois Proulx
Jul 15, 2025
Lois Irene (Wavra) Proulx, 94, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Crookston, MN. She was born in Crookston, MN, on March 5, 1931, daughter of Cyril and Bertha (Goosen) Wavra. Lois attended the Dorothy school for her primary education and graduated from LaFayette High School in Red Lake Falls, MN. Lois was wed to Paul M. Proulx on October...
Dwight Tahran
Jul 8, 2025
Dwight Fredrich William Tahran, 80, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at Edgewood Vista in East Grand Forks, MN with his son (Brett Tahran) by his side.
Dwight was born on May 28, 1945, to Emil Tahran and Nettie (Siegle) Tahran in Jamestown, North Dakota. He lived on his family's farm in Cleveland, North Dakota and attended...
Ricardo Garza
Jul 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Ricardo Garza, a devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Ricardo passed away on July 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable stories, deep family love, and the kind of resilience that only comes from a life fully lived. Born on March 31, 1969,...
Donald Mjoen
Jun 28, 2025
Donald Leroy Mjoen, 89, of Crookston, MN passed away on Saturday June 28, 2025 at his home.
Don was born in Fosston, MN on August 9, 1935 to Lloyd and Anne Arneson Mjoen. He was baptized at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston. Don attended school in Fosston until 1942 when the family moved to Crookston. He was confirmed with the last...
JoAnn Thorp
Jun 27, 2025
JoAnn Adelaide Anderson Thorp, 92, passed away on June 27, 2025 surrounded by her family.
JoAnn was born on August 26, 1932 in Twin Valley, MN to Charles Alfred Anderson and Hannah Constance Hanson Anderson. JoAnn attended Twin Valley Elementary School until she was 9 years when her family moved to Crookston. She attended Eugene Field Elementary and Central High School...
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