Obituaries
Warren Bakken
Jun 26, 2025
Warren Allen Bakken, 61 of Crookston Mn, formerly of mentor Mn, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 26, 2025
Warren Allen Bakken was born on November 17, 1963, in Crookston Mn to Allen and Linda (Lenhart) Bakken, Warren grew up in Mentor Mn, through his teenage years, he worked for a farmer near Erskine Mn. Warren moved around quite a bit after high school. He met...
Marian Gullekson
Jun 23, 2025
Marian Lee Gullekson died peacefully on the June 23, 2025 at the Benedictine Care Center in Ada.
Marian Lee Gullekson, daughter of Robert Lee and Isabel Askew Lee, was born July 9, 1922 in Renwick, Iowa. She was raised on a farm southeast of Beltrami, attended one year of high school at Casselton, ND and graduated from Beltrami High School....
Robert Young
Jun 21, 2025
Robert (Bob) William Young, 77, passed away peacefully the morning of Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the RiverView Hospital in Crookston with his wife and daughters at his side. Bob was born in Willmar, MN, on July 30, 1947, to loving parents Donald and Wilma Young.
Although born in Willmar, MN, Bob was never really a Minnesotan until 1987. This is...
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...
Sister Evelyn Strei
Jun 12, 2025
Sister Evelyn Strei, age 96, died peacefully on June 12, 2025, at Villa St Vincent Nursing Home, Crookston, MN.
Sister Evelyn was born was born March 24, 1929, in Big Stone City, South Dakota, the sixth of twelve children of Joseph and Cecilia (Karels) Strei. She was baptized Louise Jean and called Lou Jean by her family.
Lou Jean attended Saint Joseph’s...
Robert Pester
Jun 5, 2025
Robert Charles Pester, known fondly to many as Bob, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2025 at the age of 76 with his family by his side. He was born on August 9th, 1948, to Charles and Etha Pester and grew up on the Pester Farm just outside of Crookston, MN. He graduated from Crookston Central High School and was...
Jon Nimens
May 14, 2025
Jon Archie Nimens, 68, of Crookston, MN passed away from an episode of cardiac arrest on May 14, 2025.
Jon was born on October 29, 1956, in Crookston, MN to Wilfred "Bill" and Patricia "Pat" Sullivan Nimens. He was baptized and confirmed at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Crookston. Jon graduated from Mount St. Benedict High School with the class...
Karla Marie Flisk
Apr 3, 2025
Karla Marie (Patenaude) Flisk, age 58, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center as a result of complications from open heart surgery. Karla was born January 18, 1967, to Robert and Ellen (Fortier) Patenaude in Crookston, Minnesota.
Growing up, she attended Carman Elementary School, Highland Middle School, and Central High School, graduating with the class of 1985. Karla then...
Marsha Clow
Jun 17, 2025
Marsha Kay Clow, 75 passed away peacefully on June 17th, 2025, at The Villa St. Vincent nursing home in Crookston, with loving family by her side. She was born on May 12, 1950, at St. Francis Hospital in Crookston, Minnesota, to parents Leo and Mary (Benson) Murray. Marsha proudly took on the role of big sister as siblings Linda, James,...
Richard Allen Hegg
Jun 13, 2025
Richard Allen Hegg, age 90, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, June 13, 2025, lovingly surrounded by his family. He was born to loving parents Joseph and Hannah (Helgeson) Hegg on October 27, 1934, in Fisher, Minnesota.
Growing up, Richard attended Crookston Public Schools. His educational foundation laying the groundwork for his life’s pursuits. He was not only devoted...
William "Bill" F Janssen
Jun 13, 2025
William (Bill) F. Janssen, died on June 13, 2025, at RiverView Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Bill was born on February 27, 1936, in Crookston, Minnesota. He was united in marriage 69 years ago to Doris Ann Palmer. They raised four children, Cindy, Kathy, Scott, and Todd.
Bill worked for the City of Crookston for 38 years as the...
Madonna Sperling
Jun 2, 2025
Madonna Katherine Sperling, age 88, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, Minnesota, with family by her side. She was born March 27, 1937, in Minto, North Dakota, to loving parents Edward and Isabel (Schultz) Korynta.
Madonna’s early education took place at Park River Public schools, where she graduated with the class of 1955....
David Isaacson
Jun 2, 2025
David Alan "Zuk" Isaacson, 76, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully on Jun 2, 2025, at the Villa St Vincent in Crookston, MN. He was born on July 11, 1948, in Crookston to Adolf and Dolores (Melbye) Isaacson. He attended Central High School in Crookston, then joined the Army for 2 years. After serving our nation he returned to Crookston...
Gayle Augusta Birkeland
Jun 2, 2025
Gayle Augusta Birkeland, age 88, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Villa St. Vincent, surrounded by her family. She was born in Inkster, North Dakota on April 10, 1937, to loving parents LeRoy and Beulah (Ulvedal) Nelson.
She was a woman well-travelled, in her own right, calling many places home over the years. Living in Crookston, MN, Union Lake,...
William "Bill" Charles Barsaloux
Jun 1, 2025
William “Bill” Charles Barsaloux of Largo, FL, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at the age of 79, surrounded by family.
Born December 13, 1945, in Crookston, MN, to Raymond O. and Henrietta A. (Normandin) Barsaloux, Bill was baptized, received First Communion, and was confirmed at St. Anne Catholic Church in Crookston. He attended St. Joseph’s Academy and graduated from...
Janell Kay Thordarson
May 31, 2025
Janell Kay Thordarson, 60 years old, passed away at her home in Crookston, MN after a courageous battle with cancer.
Janell was born on April 6th, 1965, at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, MN to Richard and Catherine (Flint) Englund. She lived in Blaine, MN until she was 9 years old when she moved to Karlstad, MN. She grew up playing sports,...
Timothy Goosen
May 27, 2025
Timothy “Tim” Goosen, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2025, at St Catherine’s North in Fargo, North Dakota. Tim was born in Crookston, Minnesota on December 3, 1956, the son of William R. and Genevieve (Lefaivre) Goosen. He grew up in Euclid, Minnesota, where he was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and attended Euclid Elementary...
Roger Tollefson
May 11, 2025
Roger David Tollefson, age 85, of Fargo, ND, formerly of rural Crookston, MN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 11, 2025, surrounded by family and held in love.
Roger was born on August 19, 1939, in Crookston, MN, to Tinus and Theresa (Pullar) Tollefson. He grew up in the Red River Valley and graduated from the...
Keith Allen Blokzyl
May 10, 2025
Keith Allen Blokzyl, age 64, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away in his home, with his family by his side, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. He was born to loving parents Charles and Betty (Christianson) Blokzyl on June 29, 1960, in Crookston.
Keith was very caring and had a strong sense of responsibility from a young age, he started working at a...
Craig Flisk
May 8, 2025
Craig A Flisk, 60, of Fargo, ND, passed away on May 8,2025. Craig was born on May 20, 1964 in Chicago, IL, to Norman Radosevic and Joyce Smith Radosevic.
Craig moved to Jud, North Dakota in 1990 where he lived for 7 years before relocating to Fargo. Craig married Karla Patenaude on October 1, 2005 at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception...
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