Obituaries

Jul 19, 2022

Jerold Jerome Monson, 92, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, July 19, 2022, at the Benedictine Living Community Crookston, with family at his side.

Jerold was born on the family farm of his parents, Carl B. and Myrtle (Bartz) Monson, near Fertile, MN, on August 24, 1929. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran...

Jul 16, 2022

Jul 7, 2022

Annette Elaine Heiberg, 60, of Crookston, MN, died July 7, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN with family members at her side.

Annette was born on October 7, 1961, in Lake Forest, IL, to Owen and Michele (Johnson) Heiberg. She grew up in Lake Forest, Hopkins, MN, and Herman, MN. She...

Jul 7, 2022

Heather Aileen Beiswenger, 50, of Grand Forks, ND, and a Fisher, MN native, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at her residence Thursday, July 7th, 2022.

Heather was born on May 23, 1972 to Roger and Carol (Hegge) Beiswenger of Fisher, MN.  She was the 2nd out of the 5 “Beiswenger Girls”. Her childhood was spent riding...

Jul 6, 2022

Sharon Rae Sims (Tollerud) was born on January 19th, 1941 in Jamestown, North Dakota to parents Vernon and Dagny Tollerud (Johnson). Sharon passed away peacefully in Crookston, MN on July 6th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Sharon was baptized in Jamestown, ND and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, MN. She graduated from...

Jul 5, 2022

Rosalie LaRae “Rose” Simmons, 63, of Crookston, MN, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Sanford on Broadway Hospital in Fargo, ND with family members at her side.

Rose was born in Duluth, MN on January 6, 1959, the daughter of Miland “Bud” and Gilma (Johnson) Simmons. She moved with her parents and brothers to Karlstad, MN...

Jul 3, 2022

Ella Marie (Hanson) Peterson, 90, of Watkins, MN and formerly of Crookston, MN, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 3, 2022, surrounded by family at the Hilltop Health Care Center in Watkins.

Ella was born on September 8, 1931 on the family farm near Brooks, MN to Charles and Dorilda (Carriveau) Davis.  After graduation from Oklee High School...

Jun 25, 2022

Gary Todd Sylvester, 59 of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Gary was born in Crookston on June 1, 1963 to loving parents Charles and Audrey Sylvester. He grew up on the family farm near Eldred, MN and was baptized at First English Lutheran Church in Eldred. Gary was later confirmed...

Jun 24, 2022

Austin Richard Schwede, 26, of Fosston, MN passed away unexpectedly in his home Friday evening, June 24th, 2022.

Austin was born on May 22nd, 1996, in Grand Forks, ND to Jeannie Meine and Richard Schwede, Austin had previously lived in Crookston, Lengby, and most recently Fosston, MN. Austin was employed at CHS Inc in Crookston and has...

Jun 23, 2022

Douglas “Carl” Mark Melbye, 65, of Crookston, MN, died Thursday afternoon, June 23, 2022, in the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo with his family by his side, listening to his favorite song. Carl had been battling poor health for the past several months but was known for always having a smile, joke, or encouraging word for anyone he met....

Jun 22, 2022

Viola Ricard, 92, of Crookston, MN, passed away on June 22, 2022, at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston with her children at her side.

Viola Marie Ricard was born on November 23, 1929, at home near Gentilly, MN, the daughter of Francis and Elizabeth (Audette) Amiot. Viola attended  Prairie Queen country school in the Gentilly area. She...

Jun 19, 2022

Peggy Ann Gustoff, 65, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away early Sunday morning, June 19, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Peggy was born in San Francisco, CA on October 27, 1956, to Merrill Gustoff and Joanne (Wynne) Gustoff. As a young girl her family moved to Bloomington, Minnesota where she grew up.  When she...

Jun 12, 2022

Raymond Sidney “Ray” Neil, 86, of Grand Forks, ND, and formerly of Mentor, MN, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 12, 2022, at the Wheatland Terrace Assisted Living Center. The Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Ray will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, June 18, 2022, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Gentilly, MN with The Rev. Joe Richards,...

Jun 11, 2022

Robert Allen “Bobby” Johnson, 69, of Crookston, MN, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, June 11, 2022, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND with loving family comforting him.

Bobby was born in Crookston on January 11, 1953, the son of Charles and Mamie (Berg) Johnson. He attended Crookston schools and graduated from Central High as a...

Jun 7, 2022

“We loved you every day.  And now, we will miss you every day.”

Our dearest Linda Ardell (Pierce) Johnson, 75, rejoined her heavenly family and gained her wings on June 7th, 2022, after a lengthy, well-fought battle with heart disease.

She was born on April 5th, 1947, to Lloyd & Adeline (Hansen) Pierce, at Riverview...

Jun 5, 2022

Steven Kenneth “Steve” Briggs, 59, of Crookston, Minnesota passed away Sunday June 5th, 2022, at Altru in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Steve was born in Crookston, Minnesota on July 9th, 1962, to Kenneth and Muriel (Michaels) Briggs.

As a child Steve lived in Council Bluffs, Iowa and Minneapolis, Minnesota for a short while before the family returned...

Jun 4, 2022

Vincent “Vince” Maurice Blokzyl, 58, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Saturday afternoon, June 4, 2022, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Vince was born in Crookston on June 14, 1963, the son of Charles Roger and Betty Ann (Christianson) Blokzyl. He attended Crookston schools, including Central High School, before enlisting in the US Army in...

May 24, 2022

Curtis Ray Hoppe, age 76 of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away on May 24, 2022, surrounded by family in his home. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Norma Jean (Ricard); siblings: Loren (Blas Valero), David (Ida), and Linda (Jim) Erickson; brother-in-law, Wayne Schenck; children: Laura (Dan) Haack, Jennifer (Ryan) McLean, and Matthew (Erin) Hoppe; and grandchildren: Jordan...

May 24, 2022

Lloyd and Shirley Lee, longtime Crookston Central High School educators, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Amira Choice in Plymouth, MN. They had moved to Plymouth a year ago to be near their daughter, Sondi, and her family. Shirley passed away in the early morning hours and Lloyd in the evening. They shared their lives together...

May 18, 2022

Scott (Bart, Holmes, Old Man, Love of my Life) Morris Solheim, 53, of Crookston was called home on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from St. Mary’s Hospital Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. As in life, Scott was surrounded by his devoted wife, beloved children, adoring mother and brothers during his final hours on earth.

Scott was born in Crookston,...