Obituaries

Jun 20, 2020

Charles Nathan Hawkins, 84, of Crookston, MN, passed away at his home early Saturday, June 20, 2020, with his loving family at his side. He had been bravely battling an illness for several months.

Chuck, as he was known to family and friends throughout his life, was born on July 27, 1935 at Crookston, MN, the son...

Jun 5, 2020

Ralph Milton “Bud” Svedahl, 83, of Crookston, MN, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020, at Vibra Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Bud was born in Crookston on February 1, 1937, one of five children of the union of Leonard and Regina (Teuber) Svedahl. He grew up in Crookston, attended Crookston schools, and was a very talented high school...

Jun 3, 2020

Soren Wayne Sorenson, Jr., age 85, of Fisher, MN, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Wayne was born on July 20, 1934, in Grand Forks, ND, the son of the late Soren and Josephine (Salverson) Sorenson, Sr..  He was raised on the family farm in...

May 28, 2020

N. Duane Lien, age 89, of Crookston, MN, passed away on May 28, 2020, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN, with his family by his side.

Duane was a lifetime member of the Crookston community.  He was born on April 11, 1931, the son of Norton and Dorothy (Bollinger) Lien.  He...

May 26, 2020

Mark Brian Anderson, 53, of Crookston, MN, a longtime radio personality with KROX, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, May 26, 2020, at RiverView Health.

Mark was born at Crookston on December 15, 1966, one of 7 children of the union of Verne Lyle and Harriet Estelle (Desautel) Anderson. He was baptized and confirmed at the Cathedral of...

May 25, 2020

Charles Theodore Millard, Jr., age 72, of Nielsville, MN, formerly of Crookston, MN, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

Charles was born on April 15, 1948, in Crookston, MN, the son of Charles and Lorraine (Christy) Millard, Sr.  He was raised in Crookston and...

May 21, 2020

After a short and courageous battle with cancer and with his family by his side, Gary Edward Luckow, age 79, of Crookston, left this earth to be with his heavenly father on May 21, 2020.

Gary was born in Crookston on April 21, 1941, the son of Edward and Genevieve (Whitney) Luckow. He attended Crookston Central High...

May 21, 2020

Robert “Bob” Jeska, age 85, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away at his home on Thursday morning, May 21st, 2020, with his loving family at his side. He had been bravely battling cancer for several months.

Bob was born February 12, 1935, in Fosston, MN, to Archie and Orpha (Dahl) Jeska. He grew up farming and...

May 6, 2020

Maurice Amiot, 70, of Coon Rapids, MN, passed away there on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, after suffering a stroke several months ago. A public Service of Committal will be held at 4:00pm, Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Calvary Cemetery in Crookston with Deacon Dan Hannig, officiating. Due to COVID-19 restrictions social distancing rules and masks are recommended.

May 4, 2020

Bernice Sylvia Storbakken Field Roseland, age 88, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Bernice was born on August 25, 1931, the daughter of Ole and Theresa (Field) Storbakken.  When she was 15 months old her mother became ill and could no longer...

Apr 23, 2020

Ana Pilar Serrano, 46, of Crookston, MN, passed away Thursday evening, April 23, 2020, at the REM home she had been sharing with three other residents. Ana had been recently diagnosed with cancer and was bravely battling her illness.

Ana was born in Tunja, Columbia, South America on May 25, 1973 to Ignacio and Ruth Serrano. She...

Apr 23, 2020

Ordean Elroy Nelson, 85, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Thursday afternoon, April 23, 2020, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston.

Ordean was born at his parents’ home in Erskine, MN on May 4, 1934, the oldest of 7 sons of the union of Ole and Iva (Berg) Nelson. He grew up with his family in...

Apr 20, 2020

Rena Pahlen, age 98, long-time resident of Crookston passed away April 20, 2020 at Villa St. Vincent.

Rigtje vander Weg was born September 29, 1921 in Tzumarrum, Friesland of the Netherlands to Jan and Trijntje (deHaan) vander Weg.  As a young girl, she immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island, New York...

Apr 16, 2020

Jeanette Marie Panzer, 92, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, April 16, 2020 at Riverview Care Center in Crookston.

Jeanette was born in Crookston on July 1st, 1927, the daughter of Leo & Grace (Smith) Capistran.  She attended public grade school and St. Joseph Academy through her early years and worked at various jobs...

Apr 16, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” Palmer, 87, of Crookston, MN, passed away at his home early Thursday morning, April 16, 2020, with members of his family at his side.

Larry was born in Crookston, MN on June 9, 1932, one of four children of the union of Emery and Lenore (Kotschevar) Palmer. He was baptized and confirmed at the Cathedral...

Apr 13, 2020

Janice Faye “Jan” Charchenko, age 67, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks, ND.

Jan was born on September 25, 1952, in Crookston, MN, the daughter of the late Prince and Lucille (Beving-Wheeler) Charchenko.  She was raised in Crookston, MN, and...

Apr 8, 2020

Duane John Palm, age 76, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Duane was born on February 22, 1944, in Crookston, MN, the son of the late Edwin and Juliet (Aslakson) Palm.  He was raised in Cummings, ND, and graduated from Climax High School.  Afterwards, he went...

Apr 8, 2020

Mathilda Amelia “Tillie” Gebhardt, age 97, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

Mathilda “Tillie” Paulson was born on August 25, 1922, in Thief River Falls, MN, the daughter of the late Roman and Amelia (Reitz) Paulson.  She was raised in Thief Rivers Falls and...

Apr 1, 2020

Lynette Marion “Pud” Joseph, 68, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, April 1, 2020, at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND after a brief illness. She was greatly comforted by family at her side.

Pud was born on July 20, 1951 at Waukon, IA, the third of four children of the union of Orrin...

Mar 26, 2020

Sister Shawn Carruth, 77, Prioress of Mount Saint Benedict Monastery in Crookston, MN, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 26, 2020, at RiverView Health, where she was taken after suffering a stroke while in her room.

Mary Louise Carruth was the eldest of the three children of Frances (O’Leary) and Milton Carruth. She grew up in Benson, MN, where...