Obituaries

Donald Nesvig

Apr 14, 2019

Donald R. Nesvig, 76, of Kokomo, IN, formerly of the Climax, MN-Buxton, ND area, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. He was born in Crookston, MN on March 29, 1943, the son of Irvin H. and Bernice S. (Hartman) Nesvig.

Donald served 4 years with the US Air Force and 2...

Jeffrey Pierce

Apr 13, 2019

Jeffrey Jay Pierce, age 57, of Crookston died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 13, 2019.  Jeff’s wishes were to have no services.

Arrangements are with Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston.

Irene Burke

Mar 31, 2019

Our dear mother, Irene Capistran Burke, 92, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Sunday morning, March 31, 2019 at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston.

Irene Elizabeth Gruhot was born on June 18, 1926 at Warren, MN, one of 6 children of the union of Stanley and Lucille (Kasprowicz) Gruhot. She was baptized and confirmed in the...

Harvey Windels

Mar 25, 2019

Harvey F. Windels, 86, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Monday morning, March 25, 2019, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, with his loving family at his side.

Harvey was born January 23, 1933 in Blowers Township, near Sebeka, MN, to Harry C. and Esther (Limanen) Windels. He grew up with his four siblings on the...

Duaine Sheridan

Mar 24, 2019

Duaine A. Sheridan, age 63, of Crookston died Sunday, March 23, 2019 unexpectedly at his home.  Funeral services will be held, Friday, March 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Bible Baptist Church in Crookston.  Visitation will be held Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will take place in St. Petri Lutheran Cemetery in Nielsville,...

Scott Nelson

Mar 23, 2019

Scott Lawrence Nelson, age 55, of Fisher died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo surrounded by his family.  A Memorial Service celebrating Scott’s life will be held, Monday, March 25 at 2:00 PM at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston. A visitation time will be 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Crookston....

Paul Roseland

Mar 21, 2019

The Alaska Singing Sourdough, Paul Eugene Roseland, 90, the son of Arne and Selma Roseland of Newfolden, Minnesota passed away on March 21, 2019 in Green Valley, Arizona.  Paul was born July 15, 1928 and was the fourth of six children.  He learned to be a hard worker early in his life; at age 9 he took care of...

Timothy Gregoire

Mar 14, 2019

Timothy Todd “Tim” Gregoire, 51, of Crookston, MN, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at Advent Health in Orlando, FL. Tim and his wife, Robbie, had been vacationing in Florida and looking forward to spending time with family there.

Tim was born in Seattle, WA on January 16, 1968, the son of Kenneth and Alicia (Carrillo)...

Arleen Wagner

Mar 12, 2019

Arleen Fay Wagner, 91, of Park Rapids, MN, and a former longtime Fisher, MN resident, passed away at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Park Rapids Tuesday afternoon, March 12, 2019. She was comforted by her 3 children who had been at her side throughout her last days.

Arleen was born in Plummer, MN on February 2, 1928,...

Adam Andersen

Mar 9, 2019

Adam A. Andersen, 54, of Crookston, MN, passed away Saturday morning, March 9, 2019, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston. A prayer service for Adam will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2019, in the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home with The Rev. Elise Pokel, officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Oakdale Cemetery in the spring.

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Arline Knutson

Mar 3, 2019

Arline Ruth Knutson, age 96, of Crookston, past away peacefully on Sunday March 3, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 8th, at 11:00 am, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, with Pastor Steve Bohler officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm...

Jennie Andringa

Mar 2, 2019

Jennie Andringa , age 100, of Crookston, MN passed away peacefully at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home with her loving family at her side on Saturday March 2, 2019.

Jennie was born in Eldred, MN on June 22, 1918.She was one of nine children, the daughter of Joe and Gertrude (DeYoung) Andringa.

Jennie attended...

Dorothy Pawlik

Feb 27, 2019

Dorothy F. Pawlik, age 88, of Crookston died Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Riverview Health in Crookston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday March 7 at 2:30 pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston, with Rev. Fr. Vincent Miller officiating.  Visitation will be Wednesday, March 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, with a prayer service...

Lloyd Dawley

Feb 26, 2019

February 26th, 2019, Lloyd Ray Dawley of Owatonna, MN was called home to be with his beloved wife of 56 years, and it marked the end of a centennial’s journey on this earth. He was born January 26th, 1918 in Decatur, IL to Ray Mercell Dawley and Anna Rachael Livingston. He completed an 8th grade education (in seven years!)....

Eva Mendez

Feb 22, 2019

Eva Marie Mendez, 74, of Crookston, MN, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2019 at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA after a short illness. Eva had been visiting her sister, Raquel Hartley, and other family members for the past several weeks.

Eva was born on August 31, 1944 at Crookston, MN, to Jesus “Jesse”...

Margaret Steer

Feb 21, 2019

Margaret Susan “Sue” Steer, age 98, of Crookston, MN, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019, at the Villa St. Vincent.

Sue was born on November 7, 1920 in Fort Peck, MT to Henry Irwin and Mathilda (Bulger) McMahan. The family moved to Crookston, MN when Sue was a toddler and she attended Cathedral School. At the age...

Nancy Asman

Feb 18, 2019

Nancy Lee Asman, 65, a lifelong Crookston, MN resident, passed away at her home Monday morning, February 18, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was comforted by the love of her family who were all at her side.

Nancy was born in Crookston on May 8, 1953, the middle child of three of...

MaE Huber

Feb 16, 2019

MaE Emmalu Huber, 92, of Crookston, MN, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 16, 2019, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston.

MaE was born on May 2, 1926 in Crookston, one of 5 children of Emil Carl and Elsie Bertha (Schroeder) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and graduated from Fisher High...

Peggy Krause

Feb 16, 2019

Margaret Lucile “Peggy” Krause, 84, of Minnetonka, MN and formerly of Crookston, MN, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 16, 2019, at the Legacy Care Home with her family at her side.

Peggy, as she was affectionately known by her family and many friends, was born on June 24, 1934 in Fergus Falls, MN, the only child of...

Angela Sip

Feb 12, 2019

Angela “Angie” Josephine Sip, 38, of Fisher, MN, peacefully passed away at her residence Tuesday morning, February 12, 2019, with family at her side. She battled stage 4 colon cancer courageously for 11 months, choosing quality of life over treatments.  True to her spirit, she skillfully advocated for herself while consulting with doctors on her plan of care, enabling...