Obituaries

Aug 19, 2021

Vickie Lynn Stortroen, a beloved wife, mother, sister, nana and friend, went home to meet her Lord and Saviour on August 19, 2021 at age 66 after a courageous battle with ALS.

Vickie, of rural Climax, MN, was born in Thief River Falls, MN on September 22, 1954, the 2nd of 4 children from the union of...

Aug 17, 2021

Michael “Mike” David Muir, a proud 20-year veteran of the US Navy, passed away August 17, 2021 in Crookston after a short battle with cancer.

A memorial service honoring the life of Mike will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, in the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, MN, with Rev. Greg Isaacson, officiating. Visitation...

Aug 14, 2021

Howard Applequist, 76, of Crookston, Minnesota, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, Minnesota. He entered this world on June 15, 1945, in Crookston, MN, born to Rudolph and Marjorie (Rustad) Applequist.  He attended country school, followed by two years at Fertile High School.  He went on...

Aug 14, 2021

Lillian Myra (Larson) Ellis, 97, of Seattle, WA, passed away on August 14, 2021 in the Foss Home and Village Nursing Home in Seattle.

Lillian, or Lil as she was best known to her friends and family, was a Crookston, MN native, born on October 21, 1923 to Martin T. and Clara H. (Hoiseth) Larson. She grew...

Aug 12, 2021

Robert David Stuckey, age 82, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away early Thursday morning, August 12, 2021, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota.  He was born to Avery and Josephine (Johnson) Stuckey on September 14,1938 in Mitchell County, Iowa, the oldest of 9 children.

Robert attended school in McIntire, Iowa, and at the age of 17 enlisted in the United States...

Aug 12, 2021

Donna Marie Thoreson, 81, of Climax, MN, passed away early Thursday morning, August 12, 2021, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, with her family at her side.

Donna was born in Crookston, MN on August 15, 1939, the oldest of three children of the union of Kermit and Margaret (Bushy) Ostgard. She was baptized and confirmed in the...

Aug 6, 2021

Kenneth Fred Gebhardt, 78, of Crookston, MN, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, in Sanford on Broadway Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Kenny was born in Crookston MN on October 29, 1942, the son of Freddie and Henrietta (Horesji) Gebhardt. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church...

Aug 4, 2021

Margaret Genevieve Myrold Calender, At the age of 101, Margaret was surrounded by her daughters when she passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Margaret Genevieve Hellerud was born in Twin Valley, Minnesota, on December 25, 1919, to John and Gina (Anderson) Hellerud.  She was baptized and confirmed at Zion...

Aug 2, 2021

Frederick Dean “Fred” Ose, age 58, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, at his home with family by his side.

Frederick was born on September 4, 1962, in Spokane, WA, the son of Dean and Sydnee (Bambino) Ose, and was raised in Crookston, MN.  He attended Crookston Schools and after school he went...

Aug 1, 2021

Lester Mike Stradinger, 84, of Crookston, MN, passed away at his home early Sunday afternoon, August 1, 2021, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, and with members of his loving family at his bedside.

“Dinger,” as he was affectionately known to his family and friends throughout his life, was born in Dickinson, ND...

Jul 29, 2021

Gladyce Ruth Surprenant, age 91, of Crookston, MN, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2021, at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home in Crookston, MN.

Gladys Ruth Johnson was born on January 9, 1930, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of the late Elmer and Hilda (Erickson) Johnson.  She was raised in East Grand...

Jul 29, 2021

Duane Allen Wimpfheimer, age 90, of Euclid, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at his home with loving family by his side.

Duane was born on January 30, 1931, in Crookston, MN, the son of the late William and Esther (Nyleen) Wimpfheimer.  He was raised in Euclid and graduated from...

Jul 28, 2021

Gregory John “Greg” Peterson, 63, of Alexandria, MN, passed away unexpectedly due to failing health in his home on July 28, 2021.

Greg was born in Crookston on May 4, 1958 to Donald “Rewind” and Betty (Paasche) Peterson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church and graduated from Central High School as a member...

Jul 25, 2021

Neva Lorrayne Wermager, 91, of Crookston, MN, passed away Sunday morning, July 25, 2021, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND, comforted by loving family at her bedside.

Neva was born on October 18, 1929 on the farm of her parents, Earl and Jessie (Kiltie) Davis, in Scandia Township, rural Beltrami, MN. She was baptized and confirmed in...

Jul 24, 2021

Steven Jerome Nelson, 63, of Crookston, MN, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 24, 2021, in the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN.

Steve was born in Seattle, WA on July 26, 1957, the oldest of 3 sons born to Neal “Jerry” and Darlene (Wallington) Nelson. The family soon moved to Moorhead, MN and then in 1968 to...

Jul 21, 2021

Randy was born on September 30, 1944, in Perham, MN, the son of the late Gordon and Lenora (Mistelske) Chaffee.  In the mid 1950’s the family moved to Crookston, MN, when his father got a job at the newly opened American Crystal Sugar Company.  Randy graduated from Crookston Central High School and afterwards followed in his father’s footsteps by...

Jul 20, 2021

Clarise “Claire” Renea Caillier, age 63, of Crookston, MN. died on Tuesday, July 20th, 2021, at home surrounded by family, after a two-year battle with lung cancer. Her struggle was lessened by the support from family, friends, coworkers, and hospice.  A private family celebration will be held at a later date.

Claire was born in Ada Minnesota...

Jul 20, 2021

Nancy Sue (Maves) Thomasson, 79, of Crookston MN, passed away due to complications of her esophageal cancer in Stafford, VA, on July 20, 2021. Nancy and her husband, James, were in Stafford enjoying a family reunion with their children and grandchildren. Nancy had been bravely battling cancer for the past two-and-a-half-years.

Nancy was born in Crookston on...

Jul 7, 2021

 Kristie Katheryn (Johnson) Wagoner, 69 of Crookston, Minnesota passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 7, 2021 shortly after 3pm, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota with her Nieces and Nephews at her side. Her death was due to multiple system failure. She is preceded in death by her late parents Eleanor Florence (Ueland) Johnson and...

Jun 28, 2021

James Lee “Jim” Litch Jr., son of James Litch Sr and Linda Sander was born June 7, 1960, in Great Falls, MT, and passed away suddenly at Riverview Hospital in Crookston, MN on June 28th, 2021 at the age of 61.

A resident and Mayor of Climax, MN, he was well known throughout...