Obituaries

Oct 24, 2019

Alma Helen Johnstad, 98, of Fertile, MN, passed away at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, MN on Thursday, October 24, 2019, with members of her family by her side.

Alma was born in Dresden Township near Wales, ND, on March 6, 1921, one of 11 children of the union of Carl and Wilhelminnie (Sperling) Domres....

Oct 22, 2019

Sister Rosalia Fink , 87, died on October 22, 2019 at Villa Saint Vincent, Crookston.

Caroline Catherine Fink was born in Britton, SD, of Julius and Emelia Fink. She was known as Carrie to her family. She attended Saint Michael’s School and Mahnomen High School.

Caroline and her sister, Joan, entered the Sisters of Saint...

Oct 17, 2019

Lauren Daniel Roseno, age 72, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at the Sanford Broadway Medical Center in Fargo, ND, with his family by his side.

Lauren was born in July 17, 1947, in Harvey, ND, the son of the late Robert and Evelyn (Kjenstad) Roseno.  He...

Oct 17, 2019

Shaun Allen Delage, age 34, of Crookston, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at his home.

Shaun was born on September 25, 1985, in Crookston, MN, the son of George and Kristi (Glas) Delage.  He was raised in Gentilly, MN, and was baptized, confirmed, and was an altar boy at...

Oct 15, 2019

Jacob “Jake” Lee Anderson, age 36, of Fertile, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, due to a car accident in rural Gentilly, MN.

Jake was born on July 23, 1983, in Crookston, MN, the son of Scott and Jolanda (Landby) Anderson.  As a child he moved around Minnesota living and attending school in Crookston, Warroad,...

Oct 12, 2019

John “Jack” Thornhill Bone, age 77, of Crookston passed away early Saturday, October 12 at the Riverview Hospital in Crookston after being ill for three years.

Jack was born on February 16, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas and proud to grow up in Wichita.  He attended school in Wichita and afterwards enlisted in the...

Oct 11, 2019

Maxine Emma Wagner, 94, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Friday morning, October 11, 2019, at the RiverView Care Center in Crookston, where she had been a resident since September of 2018.

Maxine was born at Eldred, MN on August 10, 1925, one of 6 children of the union of Henry and Irene (Wachter) Jobe. She was...

Oct 8, 2019

Gerald Allen “Jerry” Duphorn, 75, of Crookston, MN, passed away at his home early Tuesday morning, October 8, 2019, with his son, Troy, at his side. He had been fighting cancer for many months.

Jerry was born in Superior, WI on May 16, 1944, the son of Jack Christopher and Doris Marie (Sauter) Duphorn. When he was...

Oct 8, 2019

Leslie “Les” Harlen Jordahl, age 72, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Les was born on December 4, 1946, in Crookston, MN, the son of the late Ernest and Helen (Olson) Jordahl.  He grew up in Fisher, MN, and graduated from Fisher High School in 1964. ...

Oct 5, 2019

Roger Dean VanHeuvelen, age 72, of Crookston, MN, and formerly of Fisher and East Grand Forks, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston.

Roger was born in Charles City, IA, on November 20, 1946, to Kuhny and Lola (Rogers) VanHeuvelen. After his graduation from Jefferson High School in Independence, IA,...

Oct 2, 2019

Warren Theodore Anderson, 73, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 2, 2019, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND after a courageous battle with cancer.

Warren was born at Ada, MN on June 18, 1946, the son of Alvin Theodore and Ione (Raymond) Anderson. He attended Ada public schools where he played...

Sep 30, 2019

Raymond Wesley Dietz, 73, of Crookston, MN, passed away Monday afternoon, September 30, 2019, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, with members of his loving family at his side.

Ray was born on April 2, 1946 at Britton, SD, one of 9 children of the union of Ralph Wesley and Irma Josephine (Payne) Dietz. He...

Sep 30, 2019

Gary Wayne Tronnes, age 69, of Crookston, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, September 30, 2019.

Gary was born on November 9, 1949, in Ada, MN, the son of the late Irvet and Dorothy May (Garrity) Tronnes.  He grew up in Shelly, MN, and graduated from Shelly High School.  He...

Sep 29, 2019

JoAnn M. Palmer, 86, of Crookston passed away peacefully with her family by her side at home on Sunday, September 29, 2019.

JoAnn was born August 2, 1933 to Erwin and Fern (Johnson) Brunelle in Crookston, Minnesota. She grew up in Crookston and graduated from the Cathedral High School in 1951. On May 4, 1954 she married...

Sep 29, 2019

Gloria I. Garrison, 87, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Sunday morning, September 29, 2019, at RiverView Health in Crookston.

Gloria was born in Crookston on August 21, 1932 and was the daughter of Ervin and Esther (Johnson) Ray. She was a 1950 graduate of Central High School. Gloria was united in marriage to Robert Garrison and...

Sep 22, 2019

Floyd Harvey Stave, 82, of Crookston, MN, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 22, 2019, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks with his family at his side.

Floyd was born at Lengby, MN on April 13, 1937 to John and Hazel (Larson) Stave. He grew up on the family farm and attended a nearby country school. For...

Sep 18, 2019

Glen Vernon Torkelson, child of God, died peacefully at age 89, on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at the Villa Nursing Home in Crookston. Glen had a cheerful spirit and celebrated daily devotions with his wife, Lucile. He was a devoted Christian who lived a life of service.

Glen Torkelson was born to Ameel and Ellen (Johnson) on...

Sep 16, 2019

Elwyn Wesley “Ike” Harrington, 72, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at his home Monday afternoon, September 16, 2019, with his loving wife, Phylis, at his side, just as she had been throughout his years of illness. Though also known as E.W. Harrington, Ike was always “Ike” to his family and friends.

Ike was born at Grand...

Sep 14, 2019

Elsie Marie Bateman, 92, of Crookston, MN, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home in Crookston with her loving family at her side.

Elsie Marie was born to the late Edward R. and Kathleen (Norton) Keefe on December 21, 1926, in Walker, MN. In 1930 the family moved to Larimore, ND...

Sep 14, 2019

Harvey A. Straw, 96, a longtime Crookston MN resident and businessman, passed away early Friday morning, July 5, 2019, at the RiverView Care Center in Crookston, with family at his side.

Harvey was born in Forsyth, Montana, on March 14, 1923, to William Roy and Gertrude Marie (Johnson) Straw. Harvey was raised in Forsyth, MT, along with...