Obituaries

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,...

Henry Francis Koza

Henry Francis Koza

May 13, 2024

Henry Francis Koza, 83, of Crookston, MN, passed away in the early morning on May 13, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.  The memorial service celebrating Henry's life will be on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM, at First Presbyterian Church in Crookston, with Pastor Mike Ozaki officiating.  Visitation with the family will be held one-hour prior to...

Michael Thomas Weiland

Michael Thomas Weiland

Jan 30, 2024

Michael Thomas Weiland, 59, of Euclid, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of January 30, 2024.  Michael was born in Crookston, MN, on February 9, 1964, to parents Ralph and Helen (Kuhn) Weiland; Michael was one of seven children of that union.  

Michael grew up in Euclid where he spent his childhood and young adolescent life until he moved...

Dennis Ardell Nottestad

Dennis Ardell Nottestad

Jan 5, 2024

     Dennis was born the second of 2 children to Albert and Mary Nottestad of Maddock, ND.  Early on in life, Dennis was inclined towards instigating mischievous activities for which his older sister, Alice, would be the one reprimanded by their parents.   She was the older child and thus expected to be 'more' responsible.   By the time...

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...

BettyMae Louise Brogger

BettyMae Louise Brogger

Apr 7, 2024

Betty Mae Louise Brogger, 82, of Crookston, MN, and formerly of Talmoon, MN and the Twin Cities, passed away at her residence, in the care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

 Betty Mae was born in Cass Lake, MN on October 22, 1941, the daughter of Clarence and Edna Mae (Faymoville) Brogger. After her mother passed at...

David John Hegge

David John Hegge

Mar 25, 2024

David John Hegge, 61, of Eldred, MN, passed away at his home on Monday, March 25th, 2024, of natural causes. 

 David was born in Crookston on May 28, 1962, the son of Orris Odin and Alice Erma (Thompson) Hegge. He grew up on the family’s farm, near Eldred, and was baptized and confirmed in the First English Lutheran Church in Eldred....

Leland "Bud" Duane Ellingson

Leland "Bud" Duane Ellingson

Mar 23, 2024

Leland “Bud” Duane Ellingson, 90, revered longtime Crookston, MN educator, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 23, 2024, in the Benedictine Living Community-Crookston with many of his family by his side.

 Bud, as he was affectionately known throughout his life, was born at Dahlen, ND on April 22, 1933, the youngest of eight children of the union of Tosten and Ella (Midtmoen)...

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...

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...

Douglas Beiseker

Douglas Beiseker

Apr 16, 2024

Douglas “Doug” Bruce Beiseker, 87, of Crookston passed away in the late afternoon on April 16, 2024, with his loving family by his side.  

Doug was born on March 3, 1937, in Harvey, North Dakota to parents Arthur and Beatrice (McLean) Beiseker.  Doug spent the majority of his adolescence in North Dakota where he attended Grand Forks Central High School...

Michele "Mickey" Marie Kyler

Michele "Mickey" Marie Kyler

Apr 11, 2024

Michele “Mickey” Marie Kyler, age 56, passed away in her rural Crookston, MN home at 1:15 a.m., Thursday, April 11, 2024. 

Due to her father’s military service, she was born in Charleston, South Carolina on June 19th, 1967, the daughter of Patrick and Ruby (Cuty) Baranski. The family would later move to Crookston where Mickey graduated from Central High School with...

Daniel "Josh" Howard Johnshoy

Daniel "Josh" Howard Johnshoy

Apr 5, 2024

Daniel “Josh” Howard Johnshoy, 72, of Crookston, MN, passed away at his home early Friday evening, April 5th, 2024, with his loving family at his side. Josh had a stroke 13 years ago but together with his wife, Lori, and their daughter, Jennifer, they had all bravely dealt with the triumphs, and sometimes the setbacks.

 Born on October 31, 1951 in...

Harlan James Kaml

Harlan James Kaml

Apr 4, 2024

Harlan James Kaml, 73, of Euclid, MN, passed away peacefully in his home on April 4, 2024, after a long battle with health challenges.

Harlan was born on May 22, 1950, to Paul & Rose (Kluzak) Kaml in Crookston, Minnesota. After graduating from Central High School in 1968, he worked various jobs on the family farm and assisted rural neighbors until...

Josephine Vita Sheridan

Josephine Vita Sheridan

Apr 4, 2024

Josephine “Josie” Sheridan changed addresses from Crookston, MN, to her eternal Heavenly home on April 4, 2024.  After a year-long struggle with cancer, she passed from this life with her loving husband, James “Jim” at her side.  

Josie was born Josephine Vita Satariano on June 20, 1953, to first-generation Italian immigrants, Peter and Josephine (Spinella) Satariano, in Marshalltown, IA.  Her...

Jean Marie Thomforde

Jean Marie Thomforde

Mar 29, 2024

Jean Marie Thomforde, 85, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully in her home, early Friday morning, March 29, 2024, with her devoted family at her side.

 Born on December 5, 1938 in Crookston, Jean was the daughter of Norman and Lulu (Peltier) Bratrud. She was baptized and confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church and grew up in a loving home together...

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