Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sheldon Ellsworth Bolstad

Sheldon Ellsworth Bolstad

Apr 1, 2024

Sheldon Ellsworth Bolstad (74) Grand Forks, ND passed away April 1, 2024, at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND with loving family by his side.

Sheldon was born Thursday, April 28, 1949, at Bethesda Hospital Crookston MN to parents Alvin E Bolstad and Evelyn M (Skiple) Bolstad, Fertile, MN during a Partial Solar Eclipse.

Sheldon grew up on the family farm east...

Delsie Darlene Foreman

Delsie Darlene Foreman

Mar 29, 2024

Delsie Darlene Foreman, 87, passed away March 28, 2024, at Eternal Spring Senior Living in Gilbert, AZ. 

 Delsie was born on May 21, 1936 in Crookston, MN, the daughter of Clarence and Lelia (Steiner) Charais. She was baptized and confirmed at First English Church, Eldred, MN, and graduated from Crookston Central High School as Valedictorian of the Class of 1954. She...

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...

Daniel Eldon Cramb

Daniel Eldon Cramb

Mar 29, 2024

Daniel Eldon Cramb, 73, known affectionately as “Dan” to his loved ones, has sadly passed away at Riverview Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born in Crookston, MN, on August 7, 1950, Dan's journey came to an unexpected end on March 29, 2024.  Dan was a dedicated laborer who found joy in the simple things in...

Patricia Arlene Sinks

Patricia Arlene Sinks

Mar 28, 2024

On March 28, 2024, Patricia Arlene (Loveland) Sinks, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at age 95.

 

Pat was born in 1928 to John and Helen Loveland in St. Paul Minnesota.  She graduated from Monroe High school and attended St. Catherine’s college.  In 1949 she married Charles Sinks.  Together they raised four children, Scott, Jeff, Brad, and Barbara.  She was...

Gary Lee Coauette

Gary Lee Coauette

Mar 27, 2024

Gary Lee Coauette, 67, lifelong resident of Crookston, MN, passed away Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024, in the Benedictine Living Community Crookston with his loving family by his side.

 Gary was born on December 7, 1956 in Crookston, the son of Harvey and Doris (LaPlante) Coauette. He was baptized and confirmed at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception and began his education...

Donald "Don" Charles Fall

Donald "Don" Charles Fall

Mar 24, 2024

Donald Charles Fall, 73, of Crookston, MN, passed away at RiverView Health in Crookston on Sunday, March 24, 2024, with loving family at his side. 

Don was born in Bemidji, MN on January 12,1951 to Robert and Marie (Forkenbrock) Fall. He attended St. Philip’s Catholic School through the 8th grade followed by Bemidji High School, graduating with the Class of 1969....

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