Obituaries

Aug 2, 2020

Darren Lee Smulan, 54, of Crookston, MN, passed away from end-stage liver disease Sunday afternoon, August 2, 2020, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks with his daughters by his side.

Darren was born on February 7, 1966 in Crookston MN, the son of Odine Edward and Donna Mae (Lee) Smulan. He was baptized and confirmed at...

Jul 30, 2020

Lawrence James “Larry” Gruhot, 67, of Crookston, MN, passed away at his home very unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Larry was born in Crookston on February 6, 1953, the 9th of 10 children of the union of Albert and Olive (Bacon) Gruhot. He grew up on the family farm near Red Lake Falls,...

Jul 29, 2020

Julia Madonna Rutherford, age 86, formerly of Fisher, MN, passed away at Woodside Village in Grand Forks, ND.

Julia Madonna Fladeland was born on October 27, 1933, in Grand Forks, ND, to the late Andrew and Pauline (Guenther) Fladeland.  As a child she lived in Buxton and Reynolds, ND, before the family finally...

Jul 23, 2020

Adelina Sanchez, age 83, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN, with her family by her side.

Adelina Gonzalez was born on January 31, 1937, in Del Rio, TX, the daughter of the late Juan and Amelia (Guerra) Gonzalez.  She was raised...

Jul 8, 2020

Deloris Elaine Chambers, age 84, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Deloris Elaine Goulet was born on October 18, 1935, in Walhalla, ND, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Bartlette) Goulet.  She was raised in Walhalla and attended the Walhalla public school system.  In...

Jul 6, 2020

Bruce Max Blatchford, 69, of Crookston and East Grand Forks, passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks Monday morning, July 6, 2020.

Bruce was born in Crookston, MN on November 28, 1950, the son of Clarence E. “Butch” and Agnes (McDonald) Blatchford. After graduating from Central High School with the Class of 1968 he attended Wadena...

Jul 1, 2020

Michael Patrick O’Gorman, 39, of Maricopa, AZ, passed away at the Chandler Regional Hospital in Chandler, AZ on July 1, 2020 after a lengthy illness.

Mike was born in Crookston on June 5, 1981, the son of Bill and Sherry (Hoeft) O’Gorman. He grew up in Crookston, was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith, and graduated...

Jun 29, 2020

Michael G. Anthony, age 66, of Crookston, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 29, 2020, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

Michael was born on November 30, 1953, in Crookston, MN, the son of John Anthony and Mary Ann Symonds.  He was raised in Crookston, MN, and graduated from Crookston Central High School.  A...

Jun 24, 2020

Charles Ray Yernberg, age 77, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at his home.

Charles was born May 15, 1943, in Duluth, MN, as Peter Grams along with his twin sister, Charlotte. They lived in an orphanage until the age of four upon being adopted by Carl and Gladys...

Jun 21, 2020

Camilla Thompson, 88, of Fertile, MN, passed away at her home Sunday morning, June 21, 2020, comforted by having her family at her side.

Camilla was born on February 5, 1932, to her father and mother, Gustavis A. and Helene (nee Jensen) Olsen, at Texhoma, OK--on the northside of the Texas panhandle.  She graduated from Gruver High...

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...