All Obituaries

Manijeh (Mani) Nicole Starren was born May 23, 1989, weighing 9lb 11oz, to Marvin and Ricki Starren in Roseau, Minnesota. Mani was found an angel on June 28, 2023. Mani went to grade school and high school in Roseau. She participated in Girl Scouts, was on the swim team, and was in track. Mani went to Badger for her junior and senior years of high school and graduated in 2008. Following high school, she took some general classes at Northland College in Thief...

Manijeh (Mani) Nicole Starren was born May 23, 1989, weighing 9lb 11oz, to Marvin and Ricki Starren in Roseau, Minnesota. Mani was found an angel on June 28, 2023. Mani went to grade...

Barbara Porch Baudette

Services and Notice pending.

Henry Boucha Warroad

Henry Charles Boucha (Ogichidaa-Makwa Dodem) was a former NHL/Olympian player, a US army veteran, a Native American legend, a prominent Warroad Warrior, a proud dad, a brother, an uncle, relative and friend! Henry was born on June 1st, 1951 at the Warroad Hospital to George and Alice Boucha. He had 8 siblings, Darlene (Jim Dorion), Phyllis (William Sargent), George, Dave (Tudy), Shirley (Stan Flick), Jim (Donna), Susan, and Ed (Linda). Henry excelled in all sports including hockey,...

Henry Charles Boucha (Ogichidaa-Makwa Dodem) was a former NHL/Olympian player, a US army veteran, a Native American legend, a prominent Warroad Warrior, a proud dad, a brother, an uncle, relative...

Lewis Wyer Roseau

A Visitation for Lewis Dean Wyer of Roseau will take place on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau from 5:00-7:00pm. Lewis Dean Wyer was born February 9th,1979 in Mt. Mesa, California and passed away September 17th, 2023 at the age of 44. He was born to Gary and Katherine (Inglett) Wyer. During his life, Lewis lived in California, Minnesota, and Idaho. In 1997, Gary and Lewis moved to Roseau, MN. It was there that Lewis met the love of his life, Heather Carmichael....

A Visitation for Lewis Dean Wyer of Roseau will take place on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau from 5:00-7:00pm. Lewis Dean Wyer was born February 9th,1979 in Mt....

Harold Forpahl Warroad

Service Time Change A Mass of Christian Burial for Harold J. Forpahl will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Warroad at 1:00PM. Interment will happen at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 1pm. Guests should assembly at assembly area #2 at 12:45. Harold John Forpahl, 76 of Warroad, and formerly Brooklyn Center, MN was born September 17, 1946 to Frank and Cecelia (Kirby) Forpahl in Minneapolis,...

Service Time Change A Mass of Christian Burial for Harold J. Forpahl will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Warroad at 1:00PM. Interment will happen...

Beverly Heppner Warroad

A Funeral Service for Beverly Heppner of Warroad will take place at the Warroad Senior Living Center Chapel on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10:30am. Interment will be conducted at Riverside Cemetery. Beverly May Heppner was born on September 23rd, 1932 to Phillip Hardy and Helen (Hipsher) Hardy. Beverly married Leonard Heppner on January 18th, 1953 at the Woodland Mennonite Church in Warroad, MN. They moved to Hastings, MN for ten years and then to St. Paul for another ten years where...

A Funeral Service for Beverly Heppner of Warroad will take place at the Warroad Senior Living Center Chapel on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10:30am. Interment will be conducted at Riverside...

Irene Olson Roseau

A Funeral Service for Irene E. Olson of Roseau will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Roseau at 11:00am with a visitation an hour prior. Interment will be held at Malung Cemetery. Memorials can be directed towards the Roseau County Historical Society. Irene E. (Knochenmus) Olson, age 96 of Roseau, MN died at Roseau Manor on September 5, 2023. Irene was born September 27, 1926 in Woods Township, Chippewa County MN the daughter of...

A Funeral Service for Irene E. Olson of Roseau will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Roseau at 11:00am with a visitation an hour prior. Interment will be held at...

Grace Hanson Baudette

A Memorial Service for Grace V. Hanson of Baudette, MN will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 2:00PM at the First Congregational Church in Baudette, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held at a later date. Grace Hanson, age 93, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023 at LakeWood Care Center in Baudette where she had resided since May 2021. Grace Violet Johnson was born in Sebeka, Minnesota, on October 29, 1929, "the day...

A Memorial Service for Grace V. Hanson of Baudette, MN will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 2:00PM at the First Congregational Church in Baudette, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Morton "Mort" Nesmith Jr. Baudette

A combined service will be held for Morton Nesmith and his son Robbie of Baudette, MN and Minnestrista, MN at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Tuesday, the 12th of September at 11 a.m. Morton (Mort) Nesmith Jr. was born May 14th, 1942 and passed away September 3rd, 2023 at the age of 81. He was born to Morton and Mary Elizabeth Nesmith, in Washington, D.C., growing up there, graduating from high school, and enlisting into the U.S. Air Force. His first permanent duty assignment brought him to...

A combined service will be held for Morton Nesmith and his son Robbie of Baudette, MN and Minnestrista, MN at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Tuesday, the 12th of September at 11 a.m. Morton (Mort)...

Willard Monsrud Badger

A Funeral Service for Willard W. Monsrud of Badger, MN will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 12:30PM at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 5-7PM at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, MN and also one hour prior to the service on Sunday. Interment will be held at Nannestad Cemetery in Badger, MN. Willard Wayne Monsrud passed away at his home near Badger on September 2, 2023 at the age of 89 years. Willard was born at...

A Funeral Service for Willard W. Monsrud of Badger, MN will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 12:30PM at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September...

Richard Johnson Baudette

Richard Johnson of Baudette, MN passed away on September 2, 2023 at the age of 84 at Lakewood Health Center after a long health battle. Richard (Junior) was born in the Wabanica area close to Baudette, MN on April 17, 1939, to Richard and Ruth (Sunne) Johnson. He was the older brother of his 3 sisters. They grew up on the farm there until high school age when they moved to Baudette. At a very early age, Richard took an interest in farming, especially equipment. He first helped his dad with...

Richard Johnson of Baudette, MN passed away on September 2, 2023 at the age of 84 at Lakewood Health Center after a long health battle. Richard (Junior) was born in the Wabanica area close to...

Bruce Monsrud Roseau

A Celebration of life for Bruce I. Monsrud will be held on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 5:00PM at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, MN with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Bruce Ian Monsrud was born on April 3, 1952 in Roseau, MN to Arnold and Teresa (Rebarchek) Monsrud. He grew up in Roseau and graduated from Roseau High School in 1970 before continuing his education at Alexandria Technical College for construction. He moved to the Fargo/Moorhead area and settled North of...

A Celebration of life for Bruce I. Monsrud will be held on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 5:00PM at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, MN with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Bruce...

Mary (Martin) Stoll

Mary Louise (Martin) Stoll, daughter of Jason and Gladys (Byers) Martin, was born on July 9, 1932, in Duchess, Alberta, Canada, the 4th of 12 children. Soon after, the family moved to Sheldon, WI where she grew up on the family dairy farm. On June 15, 1951, Mary was united in marriage to Paul Stoll in Sheldon, where they lived for three years. Then they moved to Strawberry Lake, MN where they resided for two years. In 1958, Paul & Mary were obedient to the prompting of the Holy Spirit...

Mary Louise (Martin) Stoll, daughter of Jason and Gladys (Byers) Martin, was born on July 9, 1932, in Duchess, Alberta, Canada, the 4th of 12 children. Soon after, the family moved to Sheldon, WI...

Mary Corneliusen Warroad

A Funeral Service for Mary A. Corneliusen of Warroad, MN will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Helgeson Funeral Home in Warroad, MN at 6:00PM. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will take place at a later date. Mary Agnes Corneliusen, Warroad, MN was born on January 26, 1957 in Minneapolis, MN to June and Anthony Kos. She was the youngest of three children. Mary’s life was taken on August 28, 2023. She was 66...

A Funeral Service for Mary A. Corneliusen of Warroad, MN will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Helgeson Funeral Home in Warroad, MN at 6:00PM. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Betty Lou Spina

Betty Lou Martha (Olson) Spina was born August 12, 1938, in Norland Township, Salol, MN, and passed away at St. Luke’s Nursing Home in Dickinson, ND, on August 28, 2023, at the age of 85 years. Left to mourn her passing are her children Greg (Julie); Jean (Jerry) Delorme; Gary; and Kari (Blake) Dunn. She is also survived by her brother, Raymond Olson, and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren: Megan Piekutowski and Brendan; Natalie (Brad) Nitchke and Grayce, Elsie and...

Betty Lou Martha (Olson) Spina was born August 12, 1938, in Norland Township, Salol, MN, and passed away at St. Luke’s Nursing Home in Dickinson, ND, on August 28, 2023, at the age of 85...

Marvin Mattson

Marvin Mattson passed away in his home in Wheeling, IL on July 5 at the age of 88. Marvin was born in Warroad, MN on July 15, 1934. and had a happy childhood there with his 4 sisters, Violet, Lois, June and Kathy. He graduated from Warroad High School, married Lillian Shimpa of Roseau, MN and moved to Illinois where they raised four sons, David, Ron, Gary and Norman. His family will hold a graveside service at Moe-Rose Cemetery on September 3 in Roseau, MN.

Marvin Mattson passed away in his home in Wheeling, IL on July 5 at the age of 88. Marvin was born in Warroad, MN on July 15, 1934. and had a happy childhood there with his 4 sisters, Violet,...

Julie Wellen Roseau

A "Celebration of Life" for Julie Hetteen Wellen will be held on Wednesday, September 6 at 1PM at the Pioneer Farm in Roseau, Mn. Julie passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on August 28, 2023 after a fierce battle with cancer. She was born September 4" 1955 in Roseau to Donnelly and Naomi (Jenson) Hetteen. As that family expanded to four children, they moved from Roseau to Cottonwood AZ, where the little siblings created amazing memories that have lasted a...

A "Celebration of Life" for Julie Hetteen Wellen will be held on Wednesday, September 6 at 1PM at the Pioneer Farm in Roseau, Mn. Julie passed away peacefully with her daughter by her...

Kevin Bergeron Warroad

Kevin Joel Bergeron passed away unexpectedly while working in the yard on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at his home in Warroad at the age of 64. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 12:00 (noon) at the Helgeson’s Funeral Home in Warroad with visitation two hours prior to the services with Rev. Marilyn Grafstom presiding. Kevin was born to Vern and Eva Mae (Theroux) Bergeron of Oklee, MN on March 4th, 1959. His family home was in Oklee until he...

Kevin Joel Bergeron passed away unexpectedly while working in the yard on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at his home in Warroad at the age of 64. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday,...

Fred Berry Grand Junction, CO

Fred Ralph Berry, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and brother-in-law passed away August 21, 2023, at the age of 92. Born June 27, 1931 to Verner and Dora (Stoltz) Berry in Roseau, Minnesota. On January 16, 1954, Fred married Dorothy Corneliusen and they were married 69 years. Fred lived in Warroad, Minnesota and worked on the family farm until he graduated from high school. He worked various jobs in and around Warroad until he joined the Air Force on January 2, 1951....

Fred Ralph Berry, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and brother-in-law passed away August 21, 2023, at the age of 92. Born June 27, 1931 to Verner and Dora (Stoltz) Berry in...

Willis Bitter Baudette

Willis Martin Bitter was born November 26, 1939 in Genoa, OH. He graduated from Genoa High School in 1957. On February 23, 1963 he married Sharon Lynn Akenberger. They had three sons, Craig (Julie), Curt (Laurie) and Stephen (Sherri). Willis farmed and served in the Army Reserves. In 1973 he moved the family to Williams, MN to expand his farming operation which he operated until he retired. Willis is survived by his three sons and their wives....

Willis Martin Bitter was born November 26, 1939 in Genoa, OH. He graduated from Genoa High School in 1957. On February 23, 1963 he married Sharon Lynn Akenberger. They had three...

Gary Grittner

Age 76, of Brooklyn Park, MN. Survived by many siblings and other loving relatives. Memorial service at Kozlak-Radulovich Chapel (1918 University Ave. NE) Tuesday – August 29th, 2023 at 1 PM with visitation one hour prior. Private family inurnment.

Age 76, of Brooklyn Park, MN. Survived by many siblings and other loving relatives. Memorial service at Kozlak-Radulovich Chapel (1918 University Ave. NE) Tuesday – August 29th, 2023 at 1 PM...

Ronald Wesolowski Warroad

A Mass of Christian Burial for Ronald Wesolowski will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 10:30am at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Warroad with a visitation an hour prior. Ronald John Wesolowski passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023 at the age of 77 yrs. He was born in Grafton, ND to Florian and Lusiana (Desautel) Wesolowski on November 20, 1945. Ron attended Midway School near Ardoch, ND, graduating in 1964. After graduation he began working for Scott Farm. ...

A Mass of Christian Burial for Ronald Wesolowski will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 10:30am at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Warroad with a visitation an hour prior. Ronald John...

Lois Markstrom Thief River Falls

A Funeral Service for Lois E. Markstrom of Thief River Falls, MN and formerly of Roseau, MN will be held on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Moe Lutheran Church in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place at Malung Cemetery. Lois (Odegaard) Markstrom passed away August 15th, 2023, at the age of 96. Lois was born to Andrew and Anna Odegaard in Grand Forks, ND on October 19, 1926. When she was two years old, the family...

A Funeral Service for Lois E. Markstrom of Thief River Falls, MN and formerly of Roseau, MN will be held on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Moe Lutheran Church in Roseau, MN. Visitation...

Florence Haukaas Baudette

A Funeral Service for Florence M. Haukaas of Baudette, MN will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 12:00PM at Pitt Community Church in Pitt. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 21, 2023 from 5-7PM with a prayer service starting at 6PM at Helgeson Funeral Home in Baudette, MN and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be held at Pitt Cemetery. Florence Minnie (Johnson) Haukaas was born March 4th, 1925 to Carl Oscar and Dena (Olson) Johnson in...

A Funeral Service for Florence M. Haukaas of Baudette, MN will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 12:00PM at Pitt Community Church in Pitt. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 21, 2023...

Steven Hooper Baudette

Steven Randal Hooper (Randy) was born June 9th, 1949 in Warroad MN to Mildred (Gage) and Horace Hooper. Randy as he was known to friends and family spent most of his time in California and Hobbs, New Mexico. Randy lived in Baudette, MN for the last 20+ years. Randy once said his biggest passions were motorcycles, hot women, and beer. Last year Randy had a stroke that led to him moving to Lakewood Care center. He enjoyed visits from his niece and 3 great-great nieces often reminding them to...

Steven Randal Hooper (Randy) was born June 9th, 1949 in Warroad MN to Mildred (Gage) and Horace Hooper. Randy as he was known to friends and family spent most of his time in California and Hobbs,...

Mary Ruth Holte Baudette

Mary Ruth (Thompson) Holte was born February 12, 1923, at her parents' home in Beaver Township, Boone County, Iowa. She was the third of five children born to Floyd Henry and Edna Muriel (Barnes) Thompson. Her family moved often while living in the Boone and Ogden area, and she changed grade schools several times. Then in March of 1935 the Thompsons, who farmed and raised dairy cattle, moved north to escape the depression-era drought. They first relocated near Emo, Ontario, Canada where...

Mary Ruth (Thompson) Holte was born February 12, 1923, at her parents' home in Beaver Township, Boone County, Iowa. She was the third of five children born to Floyd Henry and Edna Muriel...

Thomas Schuster Baudette

Thomas Marvin Schuster, 74, passed away on August 6 at his home in Baudette, MN. Tom, or “Tommy” as his siblings lovingly referred to him, or if you knew him in “the good ole days” was also known as “Gibby.” There are several legends as to how he acquired this nickname. He loved being surrounded by family and friends. He enjoyed watching professional golf, hockey and football and reveled in his ongoing Packers vs Vikings rivalry with...

Thomas Marvin Schuster, 74, passed away on August 6 at his home in Baudette, MN. Tom, or “Tommy” as his siblings lovingly referred to him, or if you knew him in “the good...

John Foster Greenbush

A Funeral Service for John D. Foster will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 2:00PM at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Greenbush, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. John Daniel Foster was born on November 18th, 1962 to parents Daniel and Joyce (Sawyer) Foster in Greenbush, Minnesota. He was the eldest sibling to Jacqueline Foster Ferraro and Jamie Foster. John graduated from Greenbush High School in 1981. He then went on to study Carpentry at...

A Funeral Service for John D. Foster will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 2:00PM at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Greenbush, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service...

Margaret "Peggy" Hedlund Roseau

A Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret "Peggy" Hedlund will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 11:00AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held Monday, August 7, 2023 from 5-7PM with a prayer service at 7PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roseau, MN. Private burial will take place at a later date. Margaret Elizabeth Hedlund (Peggy) passed away on August 2, 2023 at LifeCare Manor in Roseau at the age of 75. Peggy was born on July 9,1948...

A Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret "Peggy" Hedlund will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 11:00AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held Monday,...

DeAnna Hovda Roseau

A Funeral Service for DeAnna M. Hovda will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023 at 1:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023 from 5-7PM at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, MN with a prayer service at 7PM. Interment will take place at Hope Cemetery in Roseau, MN. DeAnna Margaret Hovda passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 30th, 2023. She was born along with her twin brother Dennis on May 22, 1952 to Paul and Margaret (Zahl)...

A Funeral Service for DeAnna M. Hovda will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023 at 1:00PM at the First Baptist Church in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023 from 5-7PM at...

Robert Lund Roseau

A Funeral Service for Robert S. Lund of Roseau, MN will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 11:00AM at Messiah Lutheran Church in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 4:30-7PM at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, MN with a prayer service starting at 7PM. Interment will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Roseau, MN. Robert Sivert Lund passed away on July 30, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born on July 25, 1940, in Roseau, MN. He grew up on the...

A Funeral Service for Robert S. Lund of Roseau, MN will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 11:00AM at Messiah Lutheran Church in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 2,...

Merton Kirkeide Greenbush

Merton Harris Kirkeide was born May 11, 1928 in Mekinock, ND, the third child of ten, to Martin and Hattie (Jorgenson) Kirkeide. He passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023 at Lifecare Greenbush Manor. Merton went to school until the eighth grade in Pencer, MN . After schooling, he helped his dad on the farm and also worked for Carl Johnson. He was drafted into the Army in July of 1951. Merton served as a mechanic in the Korean War. He was in Korea until his honorable discharge in 1953....

Merton Harris Kirkeide was born May 11, 1928 in Mekinock, ND, the third child of ten, to Martin and Hattie (Jorgenson) Kirkeide. He passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023 at Lifecare Greenbush...

Bernadine "Gidget" Sargent Hines

A Funeral Service for Bernadine "Gidget" Sargent will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Helgeson Funeral Home in Warroad at 2:00pm with a visitation an hour prior. Interment will take place a Riverside Cemetery in Warroad. There will be food served after service at the Community Center Full Notice to Follow.

A Funeral Service for Bernadine "Gidget" Sargent will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Helgeson Funeral Home in Warroad at 2:00pm with a visitation an hour prior. Interment will take...

Ellie Hecker Dilworth

Martha Elenor ‘Ellie’ Hecker, age 91, of Dilworth, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 25. She was born in Winner, MN, on February 11, 1932, to Christian and Elsie (Fischer) Hecker. Ellie was raised in the Warroad area and attended a country school there. She developed her long-lasting love for horses and cats while living on the family farm. In her early years, she loved to travel. Ellie found jobs and made new friends in several different states....

Martha Elenor ‘Ellie’ Hecker, age 91, of Dilworth, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 25. She was born in Winner, MN, on February 11, 1932, to Christian...

Ralph Friesner Embarrass

Ralph L. Friesner, age 62, longtime resident of Embarrass and formerly of Tower, MN, died Saturday, June 24, 2023, in an automobile accident near his home. He was born May 29, 1961, in Aurora, MN, the son of Harry and Edna (Story) Friesner. He was a graduate of Tower-Soudan High School. Ralph worked as a Cashier at Fortune Bay Casino for 19 years. He enjoyed hunting and...

Ralph L. Friesner, age 62, longtime resident of Embarrass and formerly of Tower, MN, died Saturday, June 24, 2023, in an automobile accident near his home. He was born May 29, 1961, in...

Sharon Bitter Baudette

Sharon Lynn Bitter was born October 29, 1944 in Toledo Ohio. She grew up on her family farm and graduated from Lake Township High School in 1962. On February 23, 1963 she married Willis Martin Bitter. They were blessed with three sons, Craig (Julie) Curt (Laurie) and Stephen (Sherri). In an effort to expand their farm operation the family moved to Williams, MN in 1973. For several years she worked in the Lake of the Woods County Recorder’s office as well...

Sharon Lynn Bitter was born October 29, 1944 in Toledo Ohio. She grew up on her family farm and graduated from Lake Township High School in 1962. On February 23, 1963 she married...

Steven Wood

Steven Stuart Wood was born September 23, 1959, to Stuart and Sharon Wood abroad in Baudette, MN as his parents lived in Portage La' Prairie, Manitoba and they desired for him to have dual citizenship. Steve also lived in Gimli, Manitoba on the Royal Canadian Air Force Base. In 1967, his family moved to Seattle, WA. In 1970, they moved to Warroad, MN where Steve grew up and graduated from Warroad High School. Steve had two sons- Caleb, born in 1985 and Sean, born...

Steven Stuart Wood was born September 23, 1959, to Stuart and Sharon Wood abroad in Baudette, MN as his parents lived in Portage La' Prairie, Manitoba and they desired for him to have dual...

Michael Tveit Warroad

Michael Gary Tveit of Warroad, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 21, 2023. He was only 38. The loss felt by his death is eclipsed only by the joy he brought to others during his life. Born on September 18, 1984, in Roseau, Minnesota, Michael grew up with a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and valued time at the cabin with his dad, sons, nephews, brothers-in-law and his beloved dogs Tuuk and Warrior. The rink was his...

Michael Gary Tveit of Warroad, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 21, 2023. He was only 38. The loss felt by his death is eclipsed only by the joy he brought to others...

Leona Otto Wannaska

Leona Beverly Otto passed away on July 21, 2023 at the age of 83. She was born to William (Bill) Osse and Gladys (Alten) Osse in Gatzke, MN. She attended grade school at Skime school #86, graduating from Roseau High School. She was married and 6 children were born to this union. Leona worked as a nurse’s aide in Roseau, then at Marvin Windows for 30 year and when she retired from there she returned to nurse’s aide work at Roseau Manor. She married...

Leona Beverly Otto passed away on July 21, 2023 at the age of 83. She was born to William (Bill) Osse and Gladys (Alten) Osse in Gatzke, MN. She attended grade school at Skime school...

Robbie Nesmith Minnetrista

Robbie Nesmith, age 44 of Minnetrista, MN passed away Wednesday, July 19th, 2023. Combined services for Robbie and his father will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, in Baudette, the 12th of September at 11:00 am. Robbie Scott Nesmith was born June 5th, 1979 to Morton and Joan Nesmith in Baudette, MN. Robbie attended Lake of the Woods High School in Baudette and furthered his education at the Marine Mechanics Institute in Orlando, Florida. On May 6th, 2023 Robbie was united in marriage...

Robbie Nesmith, age 44 of Minnetrista, MN passed away Wednesday, July 19th, 2023. Combined services for Robbie and his father will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, in Baudette, the 12th of...

Karl Karlsson Roseau

A Celebration of Life for Karl Enar Karlsson will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 4:00PM at Bethel Lutheran Church in Roseau, MN Karl Enar Karlsson passed away in peace at the age of 105. Enar was known as Karl Enar to friends and family in Sweden. While in his Warroad Senior Care Center apartment he was called Karl, as well as by staff in his short stay at Roseau Manor. For most of his life as a child growing up on a farm near Salol and as a farmer, husband, and...

A Celebration of Life for Karl Enar Karlsson will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 4:00PM at Bethel Lutheran Church in Roseau, MN Karl Enar Karlsson passed away in peace at the age of 105....

Alvin "Buddy" Fugleberg Roseau

Alvin (Buddy) Ronald Fugleberg passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Monday, July 17, 2023, at age 90. Buddy was born May 6, 1933, in Roseau, Minnesota to Alvin and Esther (Lundgren) Fugleberg. He attended elementary school through eighth grade in a one room school in District 51. Then he attended Roseau High School, graduating in 1951. He played football and hockey in high school. He was actively involved in 4-H, exhibiting at the county and state fair. Following...

Alvin (Buddy) Ronald Fugleberg passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Monday, July 17, 2023, at age 90. Buddy was born May 6, 1933, in Roseau, Minnesota to Alvin and Esther...

Patricia "Pat" Perish Karlstad

Patricia Perish formerly of Inver Grove Heights, MN passed away on June 24, 2023 at the Karlstad Nursing Home in Karlstad, MN at the age of 72. Patricia “Pat” Kay Perish was born on November 10, 1950 in Fergus Falls, MN to Theodore and Audrey (Sherrett) Asmus. She attended 1 year of cosmetology school and on May 22, 1982 Pat married Gerald “Jerry” Perish in Brainerd, MN. Pat was a self-employed Beautician for 53 years and worked as a phone receptionist at the Alina...

Patricia Perish formerly of Inver Grove Heights, MN passed away on June 24, 2023 at the Karlstad Nursing Home in Karlstad, MN at the age of 72. Patricia “Pat” Kay Perish was born on...

Stan Kindzerski Roseau

Stanley Jon Kindzerski went to live with Jesus December 21, 2022. He was born October 20, 1938 in Scobey, Montana to John and Mary Kindzerski. He graduated from Scobey High as a celebrated football player. He went on to Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, where he sang Bass in the Concert Choir. There he received a music education degree and later on a master’s degree at the University of Montana-Missoula. Stan taught K-12 vocal music in Roseau for 38 years. Stan directed his choirs...

Stanley Jon Kindzerski went to live with Jesus December 21, 2022. He was born October 20, 1938 in Scobey, Montana to John and Mary Kindzerski. He graduated from Scobey High as a celebrated...

David Koebernick Roseau

David Lee Koebernick, was born on September 19th, 1945 in Williams, MN, to August (Steve) and Helen Koebernick. David was the middle child of 10 and grew up in Blackduck, MN. Later as a teen he moved in with his sister, Marie, and her family. At the age of 17 he met and married the love of his life Nadine (Bjerk) Koebernick, on June 22, 1963. They have two children, Lee and Holly. David was blessed with many talents and spent his early years working in the fields and served as a deputy for...

David Lee Koebernick, was born on September 19th, 1945 in Williams, MN, to August (Steve) and Helen Koebernick. David was the middle child of 10 and grew up in Blackduck, MN. Later as a teen he...

Charmaine Lorenson Greenbush

Charmaine LaHome Lorenson was born in Poplar Grove township, Roseau County on April 2, 1930 to Leonard and Christine (Dallum) Modahl. She attended country school and graduated from Badger High School in 1948. Charmaine was married to Eldor Lorenson on June 30, 1948 at her parents farm in Benwood. They made their home on a farm in Huss township where they raised turkeys. Charmaine was a very hard worker and the glue that held her family together. She was a wonderful...

Charmaine LaHome Lorenson was born in Poplar Grove township, Roseau County on April 2, 1930 to Leonard and Christine (Dallum) Modahl. She attended country school and graduated from Badger...

Jeanne Erickson Warroad

Jeanne M. Holland Erickson, passed away on June 1, 2023 at Supportive Living in the Warroad Senior Living Center. Jeanne was born on November 17, 1921 and was the second of four children born to Edward and Henrietta of Warroad. Jeanne was active in WHS activities, including playing French horn in band, basketball, participating in operettas, singing in the high school choir, and took swimming lessons. She also was the salutatorian of her 1939 class. From the time she...

Jeanne M. Holland Erickson, passed away on June 1, 2023 at Supportive Living in the Warroad Senior Living Center. Jeanne was born on November 17, 1921 and was the second of four children...

Conrad Hontvet Warroad

Conrad Ardell Hontvet, age 75, of Warroad, MN, passed away June 28, 2023, at his home. Conrad was born November 4, 1947, to Clifford and Etta (Didrikson) Hontvet in Roseau. He grew up in rural Badger and graduated from Badger High School in 1966. He graduated from Northland Community & Technical College in Thief River Falls in 1968 and continued to use his skills as a carpenter on projects across Minnesota and North Dakota. Throughout his career, he was also employed...

Conrad Ardell Hontvet, age 75, of Warroad, MN, passed away June 28, 2023, at his home. Conrad was born November 4, 1947, to Clifford and Etta (Didrikson) Hontvet in Roseau. He grew up in...

Vincent Buck Warroad

A Celebration of Life for Vincent D. Buck of Warroad, MN will be held on Monday, July 3, 2023 from 11:00AM - 1:00PM at the Warroad Eagles. Vincent Buck was born in Hitterdal Mn on Feb 14, 1937. After graduating High School, he attended Glaskow State University in Glaskow Idaho. He then joined the Army and went through basic training in Gorgia. He was then stationed at Fort Huachuca Arizona where he met Rosalie who was the love of his life. They were married for 63 years. He was hired...

A Celebration of Life for Vincent D. Buck of Warroad, MN will be held on Monday, July 3, 2023 from 11:00AM - 1:00PM at the Warroad Eagles. Vincent Buck was born in Hitterdal Mn on Feb 14, 1937....

Arthur "Terry" Erickson Salol

Arthur Terrance Erickson (Terry) passed away on May 30, 2023, one day short of his 75th birthday. He was born on May 31, 1948 in Roseau to Arthur B. Erickson and Norma S. Folling. Terry grew up in rural Roseau and graduated from Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston, MN. He worked the Laverne and Marilyn Bakken’s Family Farm during this time and they were like family to him. Terry enlisted in the Army on December 27, 1968 and was stationed in Korea. He was honorably...

Arthur Terrance Erickson (Terry) passed away on May 30, 2023, one day short of his 75th birthday. He was born on May 31, 1948 in Roseau to Arthur B. Erickson and Norma S. Folling. Terry...