Obituaries

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...

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...