Obituaries

Sep 6, 2020

Ryan Ray Schultz, age 51, of Crookston, MN, passed away from cancer on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at his home with family by his side.

Ryan was born on April 1, 1969, in Valley City, ND, the son of Ronald and Kathy (Wiesenburger) Schultz.  He was raised and graduated high school in Tuttle,...

Sep 5, 2020

Milan Wayne Leas, age 80, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at the VIlla St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

Due to Milan's wishes services will be private.

Milan Wayne Leas, age 80, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 5th, 2020, at the Villa...

Sep 2, 2020

Evelyn Alvina Halverson age 80, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, with her family by her side.

Evelyn Alvina Anderson was born on June 27, 1940, on the family farm in Middle River, MN, the daughter of the late Albert and...

Aug 30, 2020

Loy Theodore “Whiskers” Johnson, 85, of Crookston, MN passed away at his South Front Street home Sunday morning, August 30, 2020, with his family at his side.

Loy, or “Whiskers” as he was affectionately known, was born in Anthony Township of Norman County, near Lockhart, MN, on January 15, 1935, the son of Wilber and Gladys (Foss)...

Aug 30, 2020

Delores (Dee) Patricia Myerchin died peacefully at her home on Sunday evening, August 30, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

Delores Patricia Desrosier was born on November 23, 1938, the oldest of four daughters born to Henry and Maria (Page) Desrosier.  She spent her early years on a farm near Greenview Mn and moved to Crookston as...

Aug 29, 2020

Roberta “Berta” Lynn Conlon, 59, of Crookston, MN, passed away at her home Saturday afternoon, August 29, 2020, while under the care of Altru Hospice.  Roberta’s loving family was at her side to comfort her.

Roberta was born at St. Michael’s Hospital in Grand Forks, ND on January 17, 1961, the youngest of 8 children of the...

Aug 28, 2020

Michael Theodore Conneran, 92, of Crookston, MN, passed away Friday afternoon, August 28, 2020, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks with his family at his side. Mike, as he was best known, was born at  Crookston, MN  on July 16, 1928, one of 9 children of the union of William T. and Margaret M. (Majeres) Conneran.

Mike...

Aug 27, 2020

Dean Alton Tinkham, 59, of Fisher, MN, passed away at his rural home unexpectedly Thursday, August 27, 2020.

Dean was born in Crookston, MN on July 18, 1961, the only child of Alton W. and Muriel G. (Hannah) Tinkham. He was baptized and confirmed at the Fisher Lutheran Church and grew up on the family farm. Dean...

Aug 26, 2020

Sandra “Sandy” Embretson, age 73, of Mentor, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Riverview Health in Crookston, MN, with her family by her side.

Sandra Nephew was born on August 30, 1946, in Crookston, MN, the daughter of Roy and Bernice (Anderson) Nephew.  She was raised in Euclid, MN, and...

Aug 23, 2020

Lucille A. (Larson) Johnson, 99, of St. Cloud, MN, and a former longtime Crookston, MN resident, passed away on Sunday morning, August 23, 2020, at Country Manor with family by her side. She was born on October 10, 1920 in Dickey, ND to Nels and Pearl (Little) Larson. When she was very young she had trouble saying “Lucille” and...

Aug 23, 2020

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Aug 16, 2020

David Allen Gilbertson, 69, longtime Crookston resident, passed away early Sunday morning, August 16, 2020, at the Moorhead Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. A private family graveside service will be held at the Oakdale Cemetery on September 5, 2020. The Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Aug 15, 2020

Eleanor Isabelle Radi, 93, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Saturday morning, August 15, 2020, at the Villa St. Vincent with her daughters at her side. A memorial service for Eleanor Radi will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, August 20, 2020, at the Oakdale Cemetery Columbarium in Crookston, with The Rev. Loren Mellum, officiating. Visitation with the family will...

Aug 14, 2020

Ronald Henry “Ron” Donarski, 92, of Crookston MN, passed away peacefully in his Summit Apartment residence early Friday evening, August 14, 2020.

Ron was born in Crookston on October 6, 1927, one of eight children of the union of Frank and Belle (Mackowick) Donarski. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith and attended Cathedral Elementary...

Aug 11, 2020

Sister Vivian Miron, CSJ, age 85, of Crookston, MN, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston.

Sister Vivian Lillian Miron was born December 17, 1934 in Hugo, MN to Mesael and Julia (Brisson) Miron , the youngest of their nine children.  Her education began in a one-room school and continued at St....

Aug 6, 2020

Elizabeth Jane Strand, Crookston, MN (formerly of Moorhead, MN) passed away on August 6, 2020. Betty (to friends and family) was born on July 2, 1923 to Richard and Karoline Strand of Crookston. Ever the independent spirit, Betty decided at an early age to make her life her art. After high school, she served in the Secret and Confidential...

Aug 5, 2020

Sister Clariet G. Perreault, age 89, of Crookston, MN, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Sister Clariet Perreault was born November 18, 1930 in Terrebonne, MN to George Arthur and Antoinette Marie (Remick) Perreault who named her Georgette Clariet.  She attended Badger Grade School and graduated...

Aug 2, 2020

Darren Lee Smulan, 54, of Crookston, MN, passed away from end-stage liver disease Sunday afternoon, August 2, 2020, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks with his daughters by his side.

Darren was born on February 7, 1966 in Crookston MN, the son of Odine Edward and Donna Mae (Lee) Smulan. He was baptized and confirmed at...

Jul 30, 2020

Lawrence James “Larry” Gruhot, 67, of Crookston, MN, passed away at his home very unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Larry was born in Crookston on February 6, 1953, the 9th of 10 children of the union of Albert and Olive (Bacon) Gruhot. He grew up on the family farm near Red Lake Falls,...

Jul 29, 2020

Julia Madonna Rutherford, age 86, formerly of Fisher, MN, passed away at Woodside Village in Grand Forks, ND.

Julia Madonna Fladeland was born on October 27, 1933, in Grand Forks, ND, to the late Andrew and Pauline (Guenther) Fladeland.  As a child she lived in Buxton and Reynolds, ND, before the family finally...