Obituaries

Sep 25, 2021

Bruce Allan Parr, age 66, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Sanford Health-Broadway in Fargo.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston, with a visitation an hour prior.   The burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston.

Bruce was...

Sep 24, 2021

Mary Lynn Pester, 84, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 24, 2021 with her husband and family at her side, under the care of hospice after a long battle with cancer. Mary chose joy, and to be joyful, as her life's motto. She shared that joy with those around her and extended that joyfulness...

Sep 23, 2021

Octavio Benevidez Jr., 28, of Crookston MN, died accidentally in Crookston on Thursday, September 23, 2021, when struck by a train while walking on the tracks with his back to the train, listening to loud music on his headphones.

Jr, as he known throughout his life, was born in Crookston on February 1, 1993, to the union...

Sep 22, 2021

Gary Dean Hanson, 68, of Crookston, MN, and formerly of Nielsville, MN, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 22, 2021, in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND, after a lengthy illness.

Gary was born in Crookston on June 8, 1953, one of 4 children of the union of Norman and Myrtle (Holte) Hanson. He grew up in Nielsville,...

Sep 21, 2021

Norman J. Ellingson, 86, of Crookston, MN, passed away at his home Tuesday evening, September 21, 2021, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Norman was born on October 21, 1934, in Breckenridge, MN, the son of Olaf W. and Helen W. (Nord) Ellingson. At a young age Norman helped at his father’s car dealership,...

Sep 20, 2021

Esmeralda Celeste Fuentes, age 16, of Crookston, Minnesota, died on September 20, 2021, in Crookston.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 24 ,2021, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Crookston, with a time of gathering an hour prior.  A visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm...

Sep 18, 2021

Deloris Arlone Stauning, 96, of Fertile, MN and formerly of Beltrami, MN, passed away peacefully in the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Saturday, September 18, 2021, with members of her family at her side.

Deloris was born on February 12, 1925 in her parents’ farm home near Buxton, ND, in Bingham township of Traill County, the daughter of...

Sep 17, 2021

Dorothy Irene Wentzel, 88, of Fisher, MN passed away at her home on Friday, September 17, 2021. She was born in Cumberland, MD on December 4, 1932, the daughter of William and Leah (Metz) Schneider. Dorothy was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and graduated from Allegheny High School in Cumberland. Following a move to Washington, D.C., Dorothy...

Sep 14, 2021

Daniel James “Jim” Buckmiller, age 86 of Crookston, MN, passed away early Friday morning, May 7th, 2021, at Riverview Health, with his family at his side.  A private family graveside service with Military Honors will be held on Tuesday, May 18th at 10:00am, at the Oakdale Cemetery, Crookston, MN.

Jim was born on October 7th, 1934 in...

Sep 14, 2021

Mary Christine Rusling, Age 79, of Crookston, MN passed away on December 28, 2021 with her family by her side.

Mary was born in Crookston, MN at St. Vincent Hospital on September 20, 1942 to the late Richard and Helen Roettger.  She and her family lived in Crookston, Hallock and Karlstad Minnesota where she graduated from high...

Sep 14, 2021

Kevin James Boyle was born September 5, 1937 in Graceville, MN and died October 16, 2021 in Crookston MN at the age of 84. He was born to Timothy and Tracey (Hess) Boyle, the 2nd of 10 children. Kevin grew up in a hardworking, but fun-loving family, and talked much about his childhood. He loved his parents and never...

Sep 14, 2021

Larry Bobby Johnson, 81, of Warren, MN, passed away late Wednesday evening, June 16, 2021, in Benedictine Living Community Crookston with his family at his side.

Larry was a Crookston native, born on February 1, 1940, to James “Bob” and Annetta (Klooz) Johnson. He was educated in Crookston schools until moving with his family to Northeast Minneapolis...

Sep 14, 2021

Lawrence Lincoln “Linc” Dufault, age 86, of Crookston, MN, and a former longtime resident of Gentilly, MN, passed away at his residence Saturday afternoon, January 30, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Linc was born on February 12, 1934 in Lambert Township of Red Lake County, near Brooks, MN, the 9th of 14 children of the union of...

Sep 14, 2021

Linus Joseph Gabriel Desrosier, 74, of rural Gentilly, MN, passed away at his home late Tuesday afternoon, April 20, 2021, with his beloved wife, Cathy, and many family members at his side. He had been receiving care from Hospice of the Red River Valley while bravely battling cancer.

Linus was born in Crookston, MN on November 20,...

Sep 14, 2021

Anna Kraft Nielsen, 89, went home to God Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the Villa St Vincent in Crookston, MN.  She was born on September 1, 1932 to Jacob and Anna (Mosset) Kraft on the family farm in Sioux county, ND (Standing Rock Indian Reservation). Raised in a German speaking Catholic home, Anna learned to speak English attending country...

Sep 14, 2021

Curtis Lloyd Hendrickson, 101, a lifelong Crookston, Minnesota resident, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 14, 2021, in the Benedictine Living Community-Crookston, with his son, Paul at his side.

Curtis was born in Crookston on May 23, 1919, the son of Leonard and Cora (Austin) Hendrickson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church and later...

Sep 14, 2021

Richard Alton “Dick” Widseth, 89, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Friday morning, October 15, 2021, with family at his side.

Dick was born in Gonvick, MN, on August 10, 1932, the son of Albert and Emily (Peterson) Widseth.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, and grew up in Gonvick and McIntosh, MN, before...

Sep 14, 2021

Sister Joan Lanctot, CSJ, (Madeline) 90, passed away Tuesday evening, December 28, 2021 in the Benedictine Living Community of Crookston, Minnesota.

Sister Joan was born on June 24, 1931 in the family home located between Crookston and Gentilly.  For one of her anniversaries, she wrote: “My Baptismal name is Madeline Jean.  I was born on June 24th...

Sep 12, 2021

Lois Marie Samuelson, 88, of Crookston, MN, passed away Sunday morning, September 12, 2021, in the Benedictine Living Community Crookston where she had been a resident for several months.

Lois was born in Crookston on June 15, 1933 to Nickolas and Mildred (Berry) DeBoer. After several moves her family settled in Roome township and Lois began her...

Sep 11, 2021

Vanessa Iris DeLeon, 21, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away in her residence Saturday evening, September 11, 2021.

Vanessa was born in Crookston on June 27, 2000, the 2nd of 4 children of Lalo and Jessica (Saiz) DeLeon. She attended Crookston High School, participated in all the girl’ sports, and enjoyed the friendships of her many teammates....