Obituaries

Gloria Diane Walsh

Gloria Diane Walsh

Jun 13, 2024

Gloria Diane Walsh, 81, of Crookston, MN, passed away at Our Lady of Peace, in St. Paul, MN, Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was born on April 30th,1943, in Harvey, ND, to Bill and Erna (Hoffman) Dompier. She married her husband, Dewey Walsh, of Grand Forks, ND, on December 5, 1965, at the Methodist church in Harvey, ND.

 Gloria graduated from...

Rodger Lee Coauette

Rodger Lee Coauette

Jun 13, 2024

Rodger Lee Coauette, 79, of Fisher, MN, died peacefully in the Benedictine Living Community Crookston on Thursday morning, June 13, 2024. 

Rodger was born on November 30, 1944, in Crookston, the first of 2 sons of Lloyd and Edith (Larson) Coauette. He was baptized and confirmed in St. Anne’s Catholic Church, and grew up on the family’s farm in Andover township...

Ellen Ann Holtman

Ellen Ann Holtman

Jun 1, 2024

Ellen Ann Holtman, 85, of Crookston, MN, passed away late Saturday evening, June 1, 2024, in RiverView Health, Crookston, with loving family at her side.  

Ellen was born in Ada, MN on January 23, 1939, the 6th of 7 children of the union of William and Eleanor (Zenner) Lundon. While growing up in Ada, Ellen was baptized and confirmed in...

Roland Seigfreid Heidmann

Roland Seigfreid Heidmann

May 31, 2024

Roland "Ron" S. Heidmann, 90, of Grand Forks, N.D. passed peacefully at home on Friday, May 31, 2024.  Ron was born on August 23, 1933 in Neche, ND, to Richard and Anna Heidmann.  He was the second born of six children. 

 When Ron was in 4th grade, his father moved the family to a farmhouse in Walhalla, ND.  Ron attended Walhalla...

Adelle Jane Noss

Adelle Jane Noss

May 31, 2024

Adelle Jane Noss, 94, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at the Benedictine Living Community of Ada, MN, on May 31, 2024. Adelle was born on December 12, 1929, in Sundal Township near Gary, MN, to parents, Nels and Josie (Amundson) Nelson, one of ten children.

 

Adelle attended country school through 8th grade and graduated from Gary High School with the...

Catherine Mae Johnson

Catherine Mae Johnson

May 31, 2024

Catherine Mae Johnson, 88, of Crookston, Minnesota, a devoted mother, and accomplished nurse, passed away peacefully in the early morning at Villa St. Vincent. She was born on June 27, 1935, in Four Town, Minnesota, to her late parents James and Julia (Mertz) Todroff, whose love and values guided her throughout her remarkable life.  Growing up, Catherine attended grade school...

Jarold "Jerry" Eugene Wardner

Jarold "Jerry" Eugene Wardner

May 29, 2024

Jarold “Jerry” Eugene Wardner, 78, of Crookston, MN, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, with his loving family at his side. 

Jerry was born in Grand Forks, ND on September 20, 1945, to Marvin and Clara (Larson) Wardner. He was baptized and confirmed in the Bygland Lutheran Church near East Grand Forks and began his education...

Eugene Harold Thompson

Eugene Harold Thompson

May 24, 2024

Eugene Harold Thompson, 72, a lifelong member of the Crookston community, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 24, 2024. He was born on October 9, 1951, in Crookston, MN at Bethesda Hospital to parents William and Etta Thompson, but raised lovingly by Etta and her husband Darrell “Bud” Borkenhagen.     Eugene led a fulfilling life characterized by his dedication...

Robert "Bob" Harold Ross

Robert "Bob" Harold Ross

May 18, 2024

Robert Harold “Bob” Ross, 79, of Crookston, MN, passed away in Fisher, MN on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

Bob was born in Crookston on April 27, 1945, the son of Harold and Luverne (Buckman) Ross. Together with his sisters, Jan and Marilee, they were raised in a loving home on Locken Blvd. He was baptized and confirmed in Our Savior’s Lutheran...

Gail Lynn Carlson

Gail Lynn Carlson

May 17, 2024

Gail Lynn Carlson, 74, of Fertile, MN, passed away early Friday morning, May 17, 2024, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND, with her beloved family by her side just as they had been throughout her illness. 

Gail was born in Crookston on August 8, 1949, one of 6 children of the union of Gerard “Minnie” and Gladys (Boucher) Menard. She was...

Cameron "Butch" Valor Gray

Cameron "Butch" Valor Gray

May 16, 2024

Cameron “Butch” Valor Gray, 81, of Climax, MN, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 16, 2024, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, surrounded by his loving family. On Saturday May 11th Butch experienced a farm accident and suffered a traumatic neck and brain injury. He was at Altru in ICU fighting hard to fulfill his last wishes of being an organ donor,...

Henry Francis Koza

Henry Francis Koza

May 13, 2024

Henry Francis Koza "Hank", 83, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.  Memorial services will be held on June 29, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church, Crookston, MN.  Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM followed by the memorial service beginning at 2:00 PM.   

Henry Koza was born on October 10,...

Lisa Lynn Meine

Lisa Lynn Meine

May 11, 2024

Lisa Lynn Meine passed on to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on May 11, 2024. She had a brief battle with pancreatic cancer and passed away with her loving husband and children by her side at home. 

 Lisa lived most of her life in Crookston, MN, where she was born and raised. She was born on February 18, 1967,...

Delores Elizabeth Kroll

Delores Elizabeth Kroll

May 4, 2024

Delores Elizabeth Kroll, 85, of Crookston, MN, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and dedicated healthcare professional, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston. She was born the youngest of three girls on September 25, 1938, in Grafton, North Dakota, to parents, Roman and Bernice (Kaliszewski) Kroll. Delores spent the early years of her life...

MaryLou Jeanne Tucker

MaryLou Jeanne Tucker

Apr 29, 2024

MaryLou Jeanne (Kennedy) Tucker, 93, of Euclid, MN, passed away in Edgewood Vista, East Grand Forks, MN, Monday evening, April 29, 2024, with members of her loving family at her side.

 MaryLou was born on the Fisher, MN farm of her parents, Lewis Alexander and Mary Magdalen (Menke) Kennedy. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith and educated in...

Ryder Edward Fuzzy Van Order

Ryder Edward Fuzzy Van Order

Apr 26, 2024

Ryder Edward Fuzzy Van Order, a mischievous soul with a heart full of love, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024. Born on December 29, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa, to happy parents Misty (Winfrey) and Darryl Van Order, Ryder brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. Ryder was known for his playful antics. He would often be found...

Ellen A. Homme

Ellen A. Homme

Apr 18, 2024

Ellen A. (Anderson) Homme, 68, of Crookston, MN, passed away Thursday morning, April 18, 2024, in her home with her loving family by her side, following a long and courageous battle with a debilitating spinal disease.

Ellen was born in Crookston on August 1, 1955, the daughter of Lawrence and Orral (Hoglund) Anderson.  She began her education in the Crookston elementary...

Eugene Willard Wagner

Eugene Willard Wagner

Apr 18, 2024

Eugene Willard Wagner, 93, passed away on Thursday afternoon, April 18th, 2024, in his rural Fisher, MN, home with his loving family at his side.

 Eugene was born in Crookston, MN on December 4, 1930 to Martin and Ida (Heydt) Wagner. He grew up on the family’s farm near Fisher together with his 8 brothers and sisters, was baptized and confirmed...

Merry Ann Grove Macierzynski

Merry Ann Grove Macierzynski

Apr 18, 2024

Merry Ann Reitmeier Grove Macierzynski, 80, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband of 20 years, David, by her side in the early morning on April 18, 2024.  

Merry Ann was born in Crookston on June 3, 1943, to parents Leonard and Emilie “Amy” (Drumheller) Reitmeier.  Growing up, she attended Carmen Elementary school before transitioning...

William John Risch

William John Risch

Apr 17, 2024

William John Risch, 84, of Burnsville, MN, passed away in the Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, Wednesday morning, April 17, 2024.

 Bill was born in Crookston on January 6, 1940, the only child of Edward and Pauline (Weiderholt) Risch. He was baptized and confirmed in the United Presbyterian Church, educated in Crookston schools, and graduated from Central High School with...