Obituaries

Rose Ulseth

Rose Ulseth

Jan 30, 2025

Rose Ulseth, 58, of Crookston passed away due to health complications on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Fargo, ND, surrounded by her loving family. 

Rose was born on November 20, 1966, in International Falls, MN, the youngest of four sisters to Frank and Connie Iraci. She was baptized, received her first communion, and was confirmed at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church...

Janet Lee Gawrylow

Janet Lee Gawrylow

Jan 29, 2025

Janet Lee (Brolsma) Gawrylow, age 83, passed away peacefully at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN on January 29, 2025, with loving family by her side.

Janet was born the eldest of 3 daughters to George and Jessie (Epema) Brolsma on September 15, 1941 in Crookston. For much of Janet’s school age years her family farmed near the communities of...

Edna Lorencia Waller

Edna Lorencia Waller

Jan 27, 2025

Edna Lorencia (Underdahl) Waller was born December 16, 1926, to her Norwegian immigrant parents Ole and Anna Underdahl in Strathcona, MN. The last surviving sibling of seven, Edna waltzed into the presence of Jesus' arms in the early morning hours of Monday, January 27, 2025. Edna grew up in the Strathcona-Middle River area in close company with her extended family....

Edward Beil

Edward Beil

Jan 26, 2025

Edward Joseph Beil, 79, of Yorkville, Ill., passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva, Ill. 

He was born on June 13, 1945, in New York, N.Y., the son of Michael and Josephine (Pastore) Beil. Edward was united in marriage on June 16, 1967, to Janice Reitmeier and they spent the next 57 years...

Cruz Moreno, Jr

Cruz Moreno, Jr

Jan 25, 2025

Cruz Moreno, Jr, 70, passed away on January 25, 2025.

Cruz Moreno, Jr. was born on February 28, 1954 in Fort Worth, Texas to Cruz Moreno, Sr. and Enriqueta Dominquez. He was baptized into the Catholic faith. Cruz attended Eugene Field Elementary School, Washington School and Crookston Central High School. He also attended high school in St. Paul. At 17 years...

Raymundo Zenteno

Raymundo Zenteno

Jan 25, 2025

Raymundo Zenteno, 68, of Climax, MN, sadly passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was born, one of fourteen children, on April 15, 1956 in Las Delicias, Mexico, to loving parents, Manuel and Paulina (Barajas) Zenteno. 

Raymundo grew up in Mexico and attended school up until the third grade, after which he began learning from life. On April 27,...

John Brent Evenson

John Brent Evenson

Jan 24, 2025

John Brent Evenson, 80, a lifelong Crookston, Minnesota resident, died Friday evening January 24, 2025.

John was born on March 6, 1944, the youngest of three children in the union of J. Meredith Evenson and Ione (Mossefin) Evenson. During the hospitalization of his birthing, his right eye became injured. Seeing with just one eye helped make him a better photographer later...

Lyle Dennis Jacobs

Lyle Dennis Jacobs

Jan 19, 2025

Lyle Dennis Jacobs, 87, passed away peacefully at RiverView Hospital on Sunday, January 19, 2025, with his family close by his side. He was born on January 22, 1937, in Ottawa Lake, Michigan, to parents Fredrick and Josephine (Dressler) Jacobs. 

While attending Tecumseh High School, Lyle met, Evelyn Fay Perrin, the love of his life, and the two were married shortly...

Peter Willard Heydt

Peter Willard Heydt

Jan 14, 2025

Peter Willard Heydt, 79, of Crookston, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was born in Crookston on June 5, 1945, to parents Willard and Marian (Charron) Heydt. 

Peter grew up in Crookston and graduated from High School with the class of 1963. A few years after graduating, in 1966, Peter enlisted into the U.S. Navy...

Richard Maygra

Richard Maygra

Jan 12, 2025

Richard Maygra, 69, of Crookston MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025. After a yearlong battle with cancer, he was called to his eternal home, with his family by his side, and his beloved dog Max who was his constant companion.

 Richard was born on January 27th, 1955, to his loving parents Maurice and Lucille Maygra and raised on...

Joyce Elaine Sullivan

Joyce Elaine Sullivan

Jan 9, 2025

Joyce Elaine Sullivan, 97, of Crookston, MN, beloved mother and member of the community passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025. She was born in Crookston, on June 26, 1927, to Clarence and Bernetta (Savard) Capistran. 

 Joyce graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1945. She met Leo “Alf” Raymond Sullivan and the pair were married on October 22, 1947, at...

Eric Renek Bean Schulz

Eric Renek Bean Schulz

Jan 7, 2025

Eric Renek Bean Schulz, was born on December 17, 2024, at Sanford Hospital Fargo ND, to his adoring parents, Imre Schulz and Macy Boushey. 

Eric departed on January 7, 2025. Though his time was fleeting, Eric’s impact was immeasurable. He would have surely filled our lives with laughter, adventures, and boundless love. 

Eric leaves behind a legacy of strength, resilience, and untold...

Pierre Uebe

Pierre Uebe

Jan 5, 2025

Pierre Andrea Uebe, 80, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully in his home on January 5, 2025 with his beloved wife and daughter by his side. He was born on June 17, 1944 in Racine, WI, and lived a life that was quite unique. 

Although his life had been remarkable, Pierre was a simple man by nature. A family man. The...

Paul Allen Meyer

Paul Allen Meyer

Jan 5, 2025

 Paul Allen Meyer, 42, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at Riverview Health Hospital on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born in Crookston on January 8, 1982, to parents, Norman and Delilah (Levi) Meyer and was the second of three children. 

 Paul grew up going to the family farm in Crookston, where he developed a passion for farming and hard...

Anne Marie Pierce

Anne Marie Pierce

Jan 2, 2025

Anne Marie Pierce, 73, was born in Crookston, MN, on June 28, 1951. Third daughter of Raymond Aymar Pierce and Lucille Ruth (Noah) Pierce. Anne passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. 

She was loved by her parents, two older sisters, Patricia and Madonna, and a younger brother, Raymond Charles Pierce. She was a great friend. Anne had many interests, but...

Theresa Fellman

Theresa Fellman

Dec 26, 2024

Theresa “Terry” Leah Fellman, 67, passed away peacefully at RiverView Health in Crookston, MN, on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Terry was born, the second oldest of seven children, on July 18, 1957, in Staples, MN to her loving parents, Andrew and Bonnie-Lee (Hipple) Fellman. 

Growing up, Terry attended Fosston High School and shortly after entered the Army National Guard where she...

Sherri Lynn Thune

Sherri Lynn Thune

Dec 22, 2024

Sherri Lynn Thune, 69, of Climax, MN, passed away early Sunday evening, December 22, 2024, at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND with family at her side. Sherri and her loving family had together been struggling with her ALS diagnosis for over the past 5 years. 

 Sherri was born in Crookston, MN on November 16, 1955, one of 7 children...

June Marion Schipper

June Marion Schipper

Dec 21, 2024

June Marion Schipper, 93, a Dothan, Alabama native, and longtime Crookston, Minnesota resident, passed away at Spring River Christian Village in Joplin, Missouri on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

June was born in Dothan on March 19,1931 and was the daughter of Jack and Eula (Seaborn) Segler. She graduated from Dothan High School in 1949 and went on to receive a Bachelor's...

Ruby Ann Gaber

Ruby Ann Gaber

Dec 18, 2024

Ruby Ann Gaber, 61, of Warren, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep with family by her side on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the North Star Manor in Warren. She was born in Crookston, MN, on July 1, 1963 to loving parents, David and Shirley (Hinrichs) Gaber. 

Ruby grew up in Euclid and graduated from Crookston Central High School in...

Blue Christmas

Blue Christmas

Dec 15, 2024

Loss of a loved one, money worries, anxiety, loneliness, difficult family relationships?  Blue Christmas is a service of remembrance and reflection on God's deep love admist our pain.  

All are welcome!  

Please join us at Wesley United Methodist Church for their Blue Christmas service of remembrance on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM.  Refreshments and fellowship to follow the...