Obituaries

Apr 12, 2018

Paul Merriall Midderigh, 55, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully in Altru Hospital, early Thursday morning, April 12, 2018. Paul had a heart attack several days previously and had been courageously fighting for life since.

Paul was born in Millington, TN on October 30, 1962, the son of Paul and Barbara (Lentsch) Midderigh. He moved with his...

Apr 9, 2018

Megan Lynn Wilkens, 36, of Crookston, MN, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Fertile, MN, April 9, 2018.

Megan was born on January 6, 1982, to Lyle and Cheryl (Ellinger) Wilkens, in Crookston, MN. She would spend all her early years in the Crookston area where she would attend, and graduate from Crookston High School in...

Apr 3, 2018

James Edward Waxler, 93, of Crookston, MN, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 3, 2018, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN, where he had been a resident since last December. Jim was born in Fargo, ND on February 27, 1925 to Frank and Kathryn (St. Jacque) Waxler. The family lived in Mapleton, ND, until moving to a farm...

Apr 2, 2018

Helen Genevieve Kliner, 92, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Monday morning, April 2, 2018, in RiverView Hospital, in Crookston, MN.

Helen was born June 6, 1925 to John and Anna (Sabol) Vanyo, in East Grand Forks, MN, and was one of six children. In her early years, Helen attended country school in...

Mar 29, 2018

Clarence R. Ellis, 91, of Crookston, MN passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center, Erskine, MN where he had resided in the memory care unit for two years.

Clarence was born October 2, 1926 in Clearbrook, MN to Kenny and Petra Ellis.  He attended Clearbrook schools and graduated high school in 1945.  He...

Mar 26, 2018

Gilbert Henry Weber, age 90, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 26, 2018, at Riverview Care Center.  Gilbert was born to Henry and Elsie (Goosmann) Weber in Wood County, WI on July 29, 1927.  In 1929, the family moved to rural Crookston, finally settling in Fairfax Township.  There, he attended rural school through...

Mar 24, 2018

JoDee Anne Chouinard, age 51, of Crookston, MN, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on March 24th, 2018

JoDee was born on May 9th, 1966 at St Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  She was baptized at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, attended Trinity Lutheran Church during her childhood and later became a member of the Cathedral of...

Mar 24, 2018

Leah Mary Louise Audette

March 29, 1930 – March 24, 2018

Isanti, MN

Leah Mary Louise Audette passed away Saturday, March 24th at Prairie Senior Cottages in Isanti, MN, just a few days before her 88th birthday. Leah was born on her family’s homestead in Gentilly Township to Joseph and Eva (Desgrosiellier) Normandin....

Mar 23, 2018

Donna Mae Engel, 88, of Fisher, MN joined her Lord peacefully on March 23, 2018. Born October 30, 1929 to Karl and Gladys Rossberg in Fisher, MN. On December 18, 1948 she was united in marriage with Robert Richard Akerlund in Fisher, MN. While in the Air Force they resided in North Dakota, Mississippi, Georgia, Virginia, and Texas. She...

Mar 21, 2018

Donald James Normandin, 84, of Sleepy Eye, MN, and a former longtime Crookston, MN resident, passed away at the Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, with family at his side.

Don was born in Gentilly Township of Polk County, near Gentilly, MN, on June 12, 1933, the son of Orphier and...

Mar 20, 2018

Naomi Johnshoy, 98, of Crookston, MN, passed away Tuesday morning, March 20, 2018, in the Villa St. Vincent with family members at her side.

Naomi was born on April 7, 1919 in Thief River Falls, MN. Her parents, Rev. Albin and Olga (Longren) Larson, administered the North Star College in Warren, MN, where they also resided. Naomi...

Mar 14, 2018

Lynette “Lyn” A. R. Karboviak (LARK), 57, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday morning, March 14, 2018, with family at her side. She had been valiantly battling cancer for two years.

Lynette was born at Hallock, MN on December 19, 1960, the daughter of Edmund and Lillian (Miksatko) Karboviak....

Mar 4, 2018

Richard Lee Johnson, 61, of Crookston MN, passed away at his residence from natural causes on Sunday, March 4, 2018.

Richard was born in Crookston on November 14, 1956, and was the son of Reuben and Luverne (Urness) Johnson. He spent his early years growing up in Crookston and from the age of 9 lived and attended...

Mar 4, 2018

Immanuel Miguel LaRochelle, age 40, of Crookston, MN, passed away on March 4, 2018 in his home.

Immanuel, or how many of his friends and family better knew him, “Eman” or “Manny”, was born on January 30, 1978, in Woodburn, OR, to Mike and Lucy (Camacho) LaRochelle. He attended Crookston school and later attended Lincoln High School...

Mar 2, 2018

James Raymond Sannes, 70, of Crookston, MN, passed away in his residence, of natural causes, Friday, March 2, 2018. Jimmy, as he was always known to his family and friends, was born in Crookston on April 1, 1947; one of four children of the union of Charles and Bernice (King) Sannes. He was raised in Crookston and Bemidji, MN,...

Mar 2, 2018

Teresa Castaneda, age 82, of Crookston, MN passed away with her family by her side on March 2, 2018 at Riverview Hospital in Crookston, MN. Teresa was born on June 29, 1935 in Sonsonate, El Salvador. On June 11, 1955 at 19 years of age, Teresa married her husband Salvador Castaneda, who was 25 years of age. Teresa was...

Mar 2, 2018

Allan George Peterson, 103, of Crookston, MN, passed away in RiverView Health in Crookston on Friday evening, March 2, 2018, comforted knowing that his family was at his side.

Allan was born in Brookings, SD on April 13, 1914, the son of William and Hildegard (Eckmann) Peterson. He grew up in Brookings and was a graduate of...

Mar 1, 2018

Elmer Eugene Green Jr., 80 of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 1, 2018, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

Elmer was born on April 29, 1937 in Crookston, MN to Elmer (Sr.) and Margaret Green and was one of three children. Elmer tragically lost his mother during the winter storm of 1941 when...

Feb 28, 2018

June L. Mosher, 94, a longtime Crookston, MN resident, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side, Wednesday evening, February 28, 2018, in the Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, MN. June became a resident of Fair Meadow in December of 2015.

June LouBelle was born on May 25, 1923 to Adolph and Alma (Lindberg)...

Feb 20, 2018

Carol Rae Lewis, 78, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, February 20, 2018 at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.  The family will be holding private services at a later date.