Obituaries

Jul 17, 2019

Joan Bernadette Barrus, 87, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 17, 2019, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston after a courageous battle with lung cancer, and with her loving family at her side. She had been a resident of the Villa since this past February.

Joan was born on June 25, 1932 at...

Jul 12, 2019

Gary Michael Sannes, 69, of Fertile, MN, passed away at the Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis, MN on Friday, July 12, 2019   Gary was born on January 4, 1950 at Crookston, MN, one of four children of the union of Charles and Bernice (King) Sannes. He was raised in Crookston and Bemidji, MN, baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith,...

Jul 9, 2019

Diane Lynn (Opperud) Domier 62, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday July 9, 2019 following a two-year courageous battle with Serous Uterine Lymphoma cancer. She passed away peacefully in her home, in the arms of her loving husband Jody, with her mother holding her hand, and surrounded by her family in Colorado Springs, CO. Diane was...

Jul 4, 2019

Harley O. Torgerson, age 86, of Fosston, MN passed away on July 4th, 2019 at Wedgewood Manor Care Center in Cavalier, ND. A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 17th at 2:00 PM at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, with Pastor Gregory Isaacson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Inurnment will be in...

Jul 2, 2019

David Genereux, age 63, of Crookston, died unexpectedly on July 2nd, 2019.  Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, July 9th at 10:30 AM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Crookston. Visitation will be Monday, July 8th at the Cathedral from 5:00 to 7:00 PM followed by a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Arrangements are with...

Jun 27, 2019

Marlan M. Pokrzywinski, age 83 of East Grand Forks, MN, and formerly a longtime resident of Crookston, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks, ND with his loving wife and family at his side.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, July 1st at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate...

Jun 23, 2019

Doris Mae Muir, age 90, of Crookston died June 23, 2019 at Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home in Crookston. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 29 at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Crookston. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the church.  Inurnment will be in First...

Jun 23, 2019

Duane Allan Betteen, 63, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. He had been courageously battling ill health for the past several years.

Duane was born at Crookston on November 18, 1955, one of 3 children of the union of Harvey J. and Ivy...

Jun 21, 2019

Richard Gordon “Rich” Halstenson, 65, of Crookston, MN, died tragically in a traffic accident on Hwy 9 a few miles north of Beltrami, MN early Friday morning, June 21, 2019.

Rich was born in Grand Forks, ND on April 15, 1954, the son of Gordon and Ethel (Henry) Halstenson. He was baptized in the Lutheran faith and...

Jun 9, 2019

Marvin C. Chandler, 99, a longtime Euclid, MN resident, passed away late Sunday evening, June 9, 2019, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN with his loving wife, Fran, and their family at his side.

Marvin was born in Grand Forks, ND on February 4, 1920, one of 4 children of the union of Charles and...

Jun 4, 2019

Patricia Marjorie Vind, 81, of Montevideo, MN, formerly of Crookston, passed away Tuesday evening, June 4, 2019, at Luther Haven Nursing Home where she had been a resident since early in 2019.

Pat, as she was affectionately known to her family and friends, was born in Gresham, OR on November 16, 1937, one of 5 children of...

Jun 4, 2019

Louise Barbara Schultz, 88, of Crookston, MN, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 4, 2019, at RiverView Health in Crookston.

Louise was born in Red Lake Falls, MN on November 13, 1930, the only child of George and Sophie (Busse) Tischart. She grew up on the family farm at nearby Wylie, MN and was baptized and confirmed at...

May 26, 2019

Nancy Elizabeth Melby, 84, of Crookston, Minnesota, died Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota with family at her side.

Nancy was born in Barnesville, Minnesota to Otto and Edith (Anderson) Bergan on September 23, 1934.  She was the second of four daughters. Her family owned a small dairy and grain farm. ...

May 19, 2019

Margaret "Marge" C. Fournier, age 90, of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of Crookston and Dorothy, MN, went to be with her Lord on May 19, 2019. She passed away at home, with her family at her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 28th at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in...

May 13, 2019

Duane Jerrial Ogaard, 90, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Monday morning, May 13, 2019, at RiverView Health in Crookston, with members of his family at his side.

Duane was born on December 2, 1928 at Crookston to Adolph and Alma (Lindberg) Ogaard. He entered the US Army in November, 1950 and served his country with the...

May 5, 2019

Michael Donald Ecklund, affectionately known as “Bugsy,” was born on March 28, 1962 in Minneapolis, MN to Ray and Pam (Marcotte) Ecklund. He attended school in Crookston, MN, graduating from Central High School in 1981.  After graduation Bugsy was employed at a ski resort in Colorado, and during that time appeared on the cover of a skiing magazine. When he moved...

May 2, 2019

Jean A. Stave, age 83, died May 2, 2019 surrounded by her family at Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home in Crookston. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, May 7th, at 1:00 PM at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home with Pastor Loren Mellum officiating. A visitation will be held at 12:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home.  Inurnment will...

Apr 24, 2019

.Chester Willis Waller, age 93, of Crookston died April 24, 2019 while residing at the Halstad Living Center in Halstad, MN.  A Memorial service celebrating his life will be held, June 7th at 12:00 PM at Stenshoel-Houske funeral Chapel with Pastor Bill Humiston officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Crookston. ...

Apr 23, 2019

Maurice E. Duden, age 79, died Tuesday, April 23rd at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.  Funeral services will be Monday, April 29 at 10:30 A.M. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Crookston. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. Arrangements are with Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston.

Apr 23, 2019

Ellamae Longtin, age 84, of Crookston died April 23, 2019 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND surrounded by her family.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday April 30th at 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Crookston. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm with a prayer service at...