Obituaries

Oakley Matthew Hanson

Oakley Matthew Hanson

Dec 13, 2024

Oakley Matthew Hanson was born on December 12, 2024, and sadly passed away shortly after on December 13, 2024.  He was born to Jacob and Isabella (Overgaard) Hanson, who will carry him in their hearts for the rest of their lives.  They are deeply saddened by this loss and will hold a private family service at a later date.  ...

Duane Darrel Brandner

Duane Darrel Brandner

Dec 12, 2024

Duane Darrel Brandner 84, a longtime Crookston businessman passed away surrounded by his family. Duane was born in Leola, South Dakota, April 19, 1940. The son of August and Leah (Spitzer) Brandner. He came to Crookston at his early age of ten. His whole life was in the printing business, at the age of eleven he began as a newspaper...

Jeanne Marie Brekken

Jeanne Marie Brekken

Dec 12, 2024

Jeanne Brekken, 85, of Crookston passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, surrounded by her family. Jeanne was born at St. Vincent Hospital in Crookston, MN on November 7, 1939 – the third of four children born to Philip and Mayme Fournier Dufault. She grew up on their family farm NE of Gentilly, MN and attended Cripple Creek Country School...

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...

Lavada Lindsey

Lavada Lindsey

Dec 11, 2024

Lavada Lindsey, 58, a cherished mother and friend, known for her infectious laughter and fun-loving spirit, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was born in Park Rapids, Minnesota, on November 4, 1966, where she spent her younger years. 

Lavada touched the lives of those around her with her great sense of...

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...

Mylon Allan Coauette

Mylon Allan Coauette

Dec 8, 2024

After a courageous four-year battle with cancer, Mylon Allan Coauette passed away in his home under the care of his wife and Hospice of The Red River Valley, on December 8, 2024, at the age of 80.

Mylon was born to Winifred and Lucille (Jolly) Coauette, November 14, 1944, in Crookston, MN. He was raised and attended Crookston Public Schools, graduating...

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...

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...

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...

Janet Raye Krum

Janet Raye Krum

Dec 1, 2024

Janet R. Krum age 88 of Shoreview, Minnesota and formerly of East Grand Forks, Minnesota passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday December 1, 2024, at Shoreview Senior Living Memory Care. 

Janet Raye Bergstrom was born on Easter Sunday, April 12, 1936, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Edward and Gladys (McFarland) Bergstrom. The family moved from...

Sister Marietta Geray

Sister Marietta Geray

Nov 28, 2024

Sister Marietta Geray, age 93, died peacefully on November 28, 2024, at St. Benedict’s Care Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Sister Marietta Geray was born on September 11, 1931, in Beaulieu, the second of the eleven children of Joseph Frederick Geray and Mary Margaret (Kaster) Geray. At her baptism, her parents named her Hyacinth Rosa Geray.

She began her education at...

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...

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...

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...

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...