Obituaries

Nov 13, 2017

Patricia Ann Renslen, 68, a lifelong Crookston, MN resident, passed away at her home Monday evening, November 13, 2017, comforted by loving family members who were by her side. She had been bravely battling cancer for the last few months. Pat was born in Crookston on July 3, 1949, one of 8 children of the union of Oscar “Ike”...

Nov 12, 2017

James Phillip “Jim” Kujawa, 85, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday evening, November 12, 2017 from Cancer, with his wife, Mary, and many of their children and grandchildren at his side.

Jim was born in St. Cloud, MN on April 24, 1932, one of 11 children of the union of Vincent and Mary...

Nov 12, 2017

David Balboa Rodriguez, 61, of Crookston, MN, died at his home Sunday morning, November 12, 2017 surrounded by his family. David was born in Idaho Falls, ID on September 20, 1956, the son of Juan and Carmen (Balboa) Rodriguez. He lived in several states while growing up and working with his family, as a migrant worker. In May of...

Nov 10, 2017

Myles Phillip Drellack, 94, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully Friday morning, November 10, 2017, in the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, with his loving family at his side. Myles was born in Fork Township of Marshall County, MN on August 7, 1923, the son of Charles and Esther (Vary) Drellack. He attended the Marshall County School, and later...

Nov 4, 2017

Elizabeth (Betty) M. Swartz, age 78, went to the open arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 4 at 6:30 a.m. Betty was born February 4, 1939 in Devils Lake, ND, the oldest of 10 children, the daughter of George and Irma (Hanson) Ziegler. She was baptized in the Catholic faith. A faith that sustained her all her life, even...

Oct 30, 2017

Emma Oline Borslien, 85, recently of Twin Valley, MN, and a former longtime Crookston, MN resident, passed away at the Twin Valley Living Center early Monday morning, October 30, 2017. Emma and her twin sister, Evelyn, were born on April 11, 1932 at Wibaux, MT to Casper and Elise (Lund) Bondley. Emma was baptized in the Lutheran faith and...

Oct 28, 2017

Debra Jo Martinez, born July 28 1954 to Ordean and Delores Nelson of Crookston MN, peacefully joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday October 28, 2017 after a long battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her husband of 41 years, José Pablo Martinez, her daughters, and grandchildren.

Debra met José in July of 1976 and...

Oct 19, 2017

Arthur Huber, 94, of Fosston, MN, and formerly of Crookston, died at the Cornerstone Residence in Fosston, Thursday, October 19, 2017. Art was born at Bluegrass, ND on May 15, 1923, the son of Christ and Christina (Redman) Huber. He grew up at Bluegrass and attended the Union District School. He later entered the US Army on June 20,...

Oct 7, 2017

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Marlys Jean Schraeder, at the age of 86, following a short yet courageous battle with cancer.  She passed away at her home in Crookston, MN on October 7, 2017 with loving family members by her side.

Marlys was born in Crookston to...

Oct 7, 2017

Lorraine Marie Girodat, 75, of Crookston, MN, passed away Saturday morning, October 7, 2017, at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home, in Crookston, MN.

Lorraine was born November 12, 1941 in Cavalier County to the union of Dominic and Anna (Schuler) Hoffarth.  She was one of nine brothers and sisters. Growing up Lorraine attended Maida School in...

Sep 27, 2017

Redgie “Buck” Simmons, 60, of Mahnomen, MN, and a former longtime Crookston, MN resident, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, September 27, 2017, at the V.A. Medical Center in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his loving family. Buck was born in Ely, MN on February 4, 1957, one of five children of parents, Gilma and Miland.  As a youngster his family...

Sep 27, 2017

Ethan Riley Kamranian, 11, of Crookston, MN, died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday morning, September 27, 2017. Ethan was born at Dunseith, ND on June 30, 2006 to birth parents, Shahin Kamranian and Christianna LaVallie. For the last few years he had making his home in Crookston with his grandmother, Linda Blow; dad, Scott Blow; and little sister, Jasmine...

Sep 26, 2017

Lindy Clayton Herberg, 89, of Crookston, MN passed away Tuesday morning, September 26, 2017 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Lindy Clayton Herberg was born on February 13, 1928, in Crookston, MN, and was one of fourteen children, to Harry and Anna Herberg.  Lindy grew up and for all of his life called Crookston, MN home. ...

Sep 22, 2017

William Jon “Bill” Noah passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017, at Riverview Hospital in Crookston, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill faced each challenge with his signature sense of humor and expressed love of family.

Bill was born on August 29, 1960 at St. Francis Hospital, in Crookston, to parents Thomas James “Jim” and...

Sep 18, 2017

Duaine Edwin Kaiser, 87, of Crookston, MN died at home on Monday, September 18, 2017. Duaine was born on March 15, 1930, the son of Stella (Perreault) and Frank Kaiser in Crookston, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston, MN. He attended Catholic grade school.

Duaine served honorably in...

Sep 17, 2017

Evelyn Marion Audette, age 96, of Crookston, MN passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

Evelyn was born in Crookston, MN on January 22, 1921 to Philias and Caroline (Dufault) Brule. She was raised on a farm near Gentilly, MN....

Sep 13, 2017

Audrie Ann Perina, age 75, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

Audrie was born on November 29, 1941 in New York City, NY to Alfred and Madeline (Goodwin) Jagusch. She grew up and attended grade school in New York City, and at age 16, she...

Sep 9, 2017

Jean Hoppe, 95, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, September 9, 2017, at the RiverView Hospital in Crookston, surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born at Crookston on May 4, 1922, one of 5 children of the union of Emil Arthur and Ada Cordelia (Lymburner) Johnson. She grew up on the family farm near Crookston, and began...

Sep 3, 2017

Donald George Peterson, 94, of Crookston, MN, passed away Sunday morning, on September 3, 2017, at the Villa St. Vincent, in Crookston, MN. Don was born November 15, 1922 to Oscar and Viola (O'Neill) Peterson in Sioux City, Iowa. He attended Silver Lake High School through the 8th grade before moving to Bemidji in 1929. There he attended Bemidji High...

Sep 2, 2017

Trevis Allen Knutson, 43, of Crookston, MN passed away Saturday September 2, 2017, and is now in his Lord and Saviors arms. Trevis was born in Warren, MN on January 25, 1974 to Allen and Jeanette (Novak) Knutson. He grew up in Warren, where he also graduated from the Warren High School in 1993. Following high school Trevis continued his...