Obituaries

Aug 2, 2018

David Truman “Dave” Hume, 83, of Crookston, MN, passed away at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND early Thursday morning, August 2, 2018, with his family at his side. Dave had been bravely battling cancer for several months.

Dave was born at Kirkland, WA on April 17, 1935, one of 5 children of the union of LeRoy and...

Aug 1, 2018

Albert Paul Riendeau, age 69, of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away on August 1, 2018 in Gentilly Township, MN.

Albert was born on September 19, 1948 in Crookston, MN to Omer and Cecelia (Audette) Riendeau. He attended school at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and graduated in 1966.

Albert married the love of...

Jul 24, 2018

Jimmie Charles “JC” Coauette, 71, of Crookston, MN, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 24, 2018, at LakeWood Health in Baudette, MN. Jimmie had been spending a few days at the family’s lake place at Ballard’s Resort when he died unexpectedly of natural causes.

JC was born in Crookston on April 7, 1947, the youngest of two sons...

Jul 22, 2018

Richard Edwin “Dick” Peterson, 83, of Crookston, MN, passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND early Sunday morning, July 22, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Dick was born in Sioux Falls, SD on September 29, 1934 to Edwin C. and Wilma (Strome) Peterson. The family moved to Crookston in 1935. Dick...

Jul 19, 2018

Carolyn Emma Severin, age 99, of Crookston, MN died July 19, 2018 at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

Carolyn was born in Forest River, ND on January 10, 1919, the daughter of Fred and Emma (Martens) Schultz. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Crookston. She attended most of her school...

Jul 18, 2018

Mark L. Amiot, 62

Crookston - Mark L. Amiot, son of Napoleon and Alexina Amiot, husband of Nancy, passed away on July 18, 2018. He was born October 11, 1955 and was born again in October of 1983.

From the time he was born into the family of God, it was his desire to please his...

Jul 12, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for George L. Taus. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 12, 2018

George L. Taus, 79, of Bemidji, MN, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday morning, July 12, 2018, with members of his loving family at his side.

George was born on December 12, 1938 at his parent’s home near Strathcona, MN, one of four children of the union of George H. and Alice C. (Beito) Taus. George’s...

Jul 10, 2018

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 17th at 10:30 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fisher, MN with Pastor Steve Bohler officiating. Visitation will be Monday, July 16th from 5 to 7 pm at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, with a prayer service scheduled at 7 pm. Visitation time will continue one hour prior to the service at the...

Jun 27, 2018

Lyle Keith Glass, age 67, of Medora, ND passed away in his home on Wednesday, June 27, 2018.

Lyle was born on June 22, 1951 in Crookston, MN to Russell and Jeanette Glass. He attended elementary school and high school in Crookston, MN and graduated from Central High School in 1969. After high school, Lyle attended Bemidji...

Jun 24, 2018

Morris Howard "Morrie" Hovelsrud, 92, of Fairfax Township, rural Crookston, MN, passed away at his home Sunday morning, June 24, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.

Morrie was born on his parents’ farm in Fairfax Township on April 7, 1926, the son of Lawrence and Anne (Carlson) Hovelsrud. He was baptized and confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church...

Jun 23, 2018

Joan Elizabeth Osterberg, 82, of Grand Forks, ND, and formerly of Mentor and Minneapolis, MN, passed away at Parkwood Place early Saturday afternoon, June 23, 2018, with family by her side.

Joan was born in Crookston MN on October 11, 1935, the oldest of three children of the union of Elmer Lawrence and Elizabeth May (Ranger) Bredlie....

Jun 20, 2018

Kathleen “Kathy” Joan Merten, 75, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, Wednesday evening, June 20, 2018, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, while surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy was born on November 30, 1942 at Austin, MN, one of three children of the union of Alroy and Catherine (Johnson) Chaffee. She...

Jun 19, 2018

Ronald Norman Erickson, 66, of Crookston, MN passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home Tuesday, June 19, 2018.

Ron was born in Greenbush, MN on December 10, 1951, the son of Norman and Martha (Nelson) Erickson.  The family made their home in Crookston where he attended Crookston schools. Ron was united in marriage to Cindy...

Jun 6, 2018

Lloyd “Butch” Eugene Hastings, 79, of Crookston, MN, passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, with his loving family at his side.

Butch, as he was affectionately known, was born on February 4, 1939, in Grand Forks, ND.  He was the son of Lloyd Alphius and Cassie Evelyn (Gillis) Hastings. ...

Jun 3, 2018

Christine Elizabeth Carlson, age 93, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

Christine was born on her parent’s farmstead on January 5, 1925 to Oscar and Edith (Larson) Nelson in Roseau, MN. She attended Rural Country grade school and...

Jun 3, 2018

Harriet Adelaide Anderson, 88, of Laurels Edge Assisted Living in Mankato, MN, and a former longtime Crookston, MN resident, passed away peacefully there early Sunday morning, June 3, 2018, comforted knowing that her family was at her side. Harriet had moved to Mankato on July 20, 2013 to be near her daughters.

Harriet was born on September...

May 31, 2018

Kristina M. Gray, 62, of Crookston passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 31, 2018 at her home.  A funeral service will be held Monday, June 4, at 2:00 pm at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Crookston with Rev. Bill Reck officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 1:00 pm until the time of the service at the church.  Burial will be...

May 29, 2018

William Rueben “Bill” Hulst, 82, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Tuesday evening, May 29, 2018, at RiverView Health in Crookston, following a sudden illness. He was greatly comforted knowing that his family was at his bedside. Bill was a Leap Year baby, born on February 29, 1936, at the home of his parents, Otto and Clara (Janicke) Hulst...

May 25, 2018

Michael Lin Razmyslowski was born to Raymond Sr. and Jociey (Begley) Razmyslowski on July 22, 1966 in Fairfax, VA. Michael had a step-father, Ralph Menke, who he shared many great times with.  The family eventually moved to Minnesota where Michael graduated from Blackduck High School. After graduation, he joined the circus which he enjoyed for a couple years. Eventually...