Obituaries

Richard David Brouillard

Richard David Brouillard

Dec 12, 2024

Richard David Brouillard, 88, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at the Villa St. Vincent on Thursday, December 12, 2024. He was born the first of thirteen children in Crookston on February 9, 1936, to beloved parents Vital and Florence (St. Marie) Brouillard. 

Growing up, Richard attended St. Joseph Academy before transitioning to Cathedral High School from which he earned his...

Sheldon O. Roningen

Sheldon O. Roningen

Dec 10, 2024

Sheldon Orville Roningen, 91 passed away peacefully, with friends by his side, on December 10, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Sheldon was born on the family farm on October 28, 1933, in Fisher, MN to parents Sam & Sophie (Kvamme) Roningen. Sheldon never married. He lived in the Fisher, MN area before moving to Good Samaritan Society...

Dale Ray Kennedy

Dale Ray Kennedy

Dec 10, 2024

Dale Kennedy, age 60, peacefully died Tuesday December 10th at his home in Crookston, MN surrounded by his loving family. Dale Ray Kennedy was born May 20, 1964, in Leadville, CO to parents Byron and Georgene (Bergman) Kennedy. He graduated from High School in Midland Michigan in 1982. He learned to operate heavy machinery early in life working in the...

Vera Lorraine Pester

Vera Lorraine Pester

Dec 7, 2024

Vera Lorraine Pester, 90, of rural Fisher, MN, died peacefully Saturday, Dec 7, 2024, at Villa St. Vincent, Crookston, MN, with her loving family at her side. Vera was born in Fisher, MN, on January 26, 1934, the daughter of Clarence E. and Mabel (Larson) Hannah. She lived in Fisher, MN, until age 3, and then she and her family...

Mylon Allan Coauette

Mylon Allan Coauette

Dec 8, 2024

After a courageous four-year battle with cancer, Mylon Allan Coauette passed away on December 8, 2024, at the age of 80. Mylon was born in 1944 in Crookston, Minnesota, where he was raised and attended Crookston Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1962. In 1977, he married Patricia Ness Coauette, and they built a life together for over four...

Jon William Perry

Jon William Perry

Dec 7, 2024

Jon Perry was called to his heavenly home December 7. Jon was born on March 2, 1937 to

Charles and Clarice (Thompson) Perry in Crookston. Joining a family of sisters, Carol (Richard) DuCharme, 

Carolyn Perry, Patricia (Aurel) Ekvall, and Jana (Del Wall) John Capp. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. He graduated from Crookston High School in 1955. 

Marlys...

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...

Holiday Remembrance Service

Holiday Remembrance Service

Dec 7, 2024

Warmest greetings to you from all of us at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home. We realize how difficult the upcoming holiday season can be.

 It is our sincere hope and prayer that, at this most testing of times, memories of your loved one bring you comfort. With that in mind we are inviting you to join us for a Holiday Service of...

Sister Carol Jean Schroeder

Sister Carol Jean Schroeder

Dec 3, 2024

Sister Carol Jean Schroeder, age 95, died on December 3, 2024, at Villa St. Vincent, Crookston, Minnesota. She was born on July 8, 1929, in Farming, MN, the seventh of eight children of William Schroeder and Elizabeth Behnen Schroeder. They named her Angela Elizabeth at her baptism.

Angela received her elementary education at Popple Grove School in Becker County, MN, and...

William "Bill" Gatheridge

William "Bill" Gatheridge

Dec 2, 2024

William "Bill" John Gatheridge, 78, born on June 18, 1946, in Hallock, Minnesota, left us on December 2, 2024, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston. His journey through life was marked by an unwavering love for family.

When he arrived in Crookston, he began work at the Parts Department for Salem Motors. After that he went on to Big A...

Alice Florence Sebenaler

Alice Florence Sebenaler

Nov 22, 2024

 Alice Florence Sebenaler, 98, of Mentor, MN, passed away on November 22, 2024 peacefully at home with her loving children at her side. She was born on May 6, 1926, to beloved parents Anthony and Josephine (Hoffman) Janorschke, in Pierz, MN. 

In the early years of her life, Alice’s family lived in the St. Cloud and Little Falls area before moving...

Sister Bernadette Kostrzewski

Sister Bernadette Kostrzewski

Nov 15, 2024

Sister Bernadette Kostrzewski, age 92, died on November 15, 2024 at Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home, Crookston, MN.

Sister Bernadette entered this world as Rosalie, the youngest of eleven children. She was born on February 18, 1932. Both of her parents, William and Anna (Sczcpanski) Kostrzewski, were born in Poland and came to the United States with their families as young...

Sylvia "Toby" Marie Magsam

Sylvia "Toby" Marie Magsam

Nov 17, 2024

Sylvia “Toby” Marie Magsam, 70, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 17, 2024. She was born on January 17, 1954, to adoring parents, Howard and Helen (Engelhart) Bye, in Crookston, and was raised on a farm in Euclid. 

Toby attended grade school and graduated from high school in Crookston, with the...

Marlene Marie Hastings

Marlene Marie Hastings

Nov 17, 2024

Marlene Marie Middleton Hastings, 83, of Crookston, MN, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 17, 2024, with her loving family at her side. 

Marlene was born June 28, 1941, in Cavalier, ND. She was the daughter of Durward “Mike” and Florence “Evelyn” (Leathers) Middleton. Her early years were spent with her brothers Don and Doug. Don took care of...

Jason Paul Voeller

Jason Paul Voeller

Nov 12, 2024

Jason Paul Voeller, 76, of Climax, MN, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. He was born on October 19, 1948, in Rugby, ND, to parents Bernard and Leith (Greene) Voeller. 

Jason grew up in Rugby, North Dakota. He served his country in the United States Army from 1968-1971, serving in...

Richard Joseph Vaudrin

Richard Joseph Vaudrin

Nov 10, 2024

Richard Joseph Vaudrin, 81, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at home with his family close by his side. He was born in Crookston on June 26, 1943 to beloved parents, Thomas and Agnes (Jolly) Vaudrin.

Growing up, Richard attended St. Joseph’s Academy in Crookston and as a young child developed a strong work ethic at 10 years old. Richard started...

JoAnne Mary Halliday

JoAnne Mary Halliday

Nov 6, 2024

JoAnne Mary Halliday, 85, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, with her devoted family by her side.

JoAnne was born on September 28, 1939, in Fosston, MN, one of 7 children of the union of Albin and Agnes (Halvorson) Dahlberg. She grew up on the family’s farm 12 miles north of Fosston, Hill...

Marlan Wayne Vandervort

Marlan Wayne Vandervort

Nov 5, 2024

Marlan Wayne Vandervort, 80, a lifetime resident of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at the Villa St. Vincent on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with his beloved friends by his side. He was born to doting parents, Marvin and Esther (Qualley) Vandervort on August 16, 1944, in Crookston. 

Growing up, Wayne learned early on the value of hard work, which he carried...

Alfred Reid Drew

Alfred Reid Drew

Nov 1, 2024

Alfred “Al” Drew, 85, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at his home after a long battle with lung cancer on Friday, November 1, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Al was born in Eugene, Oregon on July 23, 1939, to parents, Steven and Ola (Criswell) Drew. Al lived most of his young life in Eugene, Oregon and...

Juanita Winger

Juanita Winger

Oct 31, 2024

Juanita Winger, 91, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at the Villa St. Vincent on Thursday, October 31, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Ages, Kentucky on April 29, 1933, to her adoring parents, Jesse and Jerushia (Crider) Kinder. 

Juanita grew up in Kentucky, where she also attended school and met the love of her...