Obituaries

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...

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...

Guy Miles Remme

Guy Miles Remme

Nov 8, 2024

Guy Miles Remme, 72, of Neillsville, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his beloved family on Friday, November 8, 2024. He was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on May 11, 1952, to parents Myron and Helen (Schumacher) Remme.

Guy was nothing short of man who held integrity and respect to the highest standard and demonstrated that when he...

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...

Donald August Snyder

Donald August Snyder

Oct 23, 2024

Donald August Snyder, 101, passed away peacefully at the Summit in Crookston, MN, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was born to August and Agnes (Gibeau) Snyder on the family farm in Fisher, MN. 

Don attended Fisher school through the 8th grade and later obtained his GED. Don helped his father run the family farm from a young age. He married...

Linda Elaine Kotera

Linda Elaine Kotera

Oct 22, 2024

Linda Elaine Kotera, 80, a beloved mother, and cherished friend passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, Minnesota. Linda was born in Duluth, MN, on October 10, 1944, to loving parents, Fred and Laura (Banks) Fralick. 

Linda grew up in Duluth and graduated from Duluth Central High School. As a devoted homemaker, Linda poured...

Norma Fredricka Borden

Norma Fredricka Borden

Oct 21, 2024

Norma Fredricka Borden, 94, passed away peacefully holding her daughter’s hands on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, Minnesota. Norma was born in Rockford, Illinois on March 30, 1930, to parents Gilbert and Agnes (Olstad) Hanson. 

Norma was a mother to five children, Valda, Leasa, Laura, Norma, and Lawrence—who sadly passed away in 1989. She was...

Tanisha Danielle Acevedo

Tanisha Danielle Acevedo

Oct 12, 2024

Tanisha Acevedo, 39, of Crookston, MN, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday October 12, 2024. The funeral service honoring Tanisha's life will be at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home on Monday, October 21, at 11:00 AM. Visitation with the family will be held one-hour prior to services.

Zachary Robert Love

Zachary Robert Love

Oct 9, 2024

Zachary Robert Love, 32, of Grand Forks, ND, and a Crookston native, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 9, 2024, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Zach had experienced sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. 

Zach, as he was affectionately known throughout his life, was born in Crookston on April 27, 1992, the son of Larry Robert and Julie Marie (Obritsch) Love. He was...

Kenneth Allan Hegge

Kenneth Allan Hegge

Oct 9, 2024

Kenneth Allan Hegge, 84, of Mentor, MN, passed away at his rural farmstead Wednesday morning, October 9, 2024, after struggling with cancer for many months.

Kenny was born on July 29, 1940 in Crookston, MN, the son of Orris Odin and Alice Erma (Thompson) Hegge. He grew up on his family farm in Oklee, MN where he attended primary school. After...

Linda Lou Ostlund

Linda Lou Ostlund

Oct 7, 2024

Linda Lou Ostlund, 65, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at the Fair Meadows Nursing home, in Fertile, MN, on Monday, October 7, 2024. She was born in Thief River Falls on August 5, 1959, to adoring parents, Frank and Dorothy (Galland) Plante. Left to mourn Linda’s passing are her children: Lisa (Kal) Desrosier, Lonny (Marisa) Casavan, Kelly Ostlund, and...