All Obituaries

Michael Powers passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND on May 20, 2023 at the age of 52. Michael Shawn Powers was born December 24, 1970 in Redman, OR to Michael J. and Beverly (Freeman) Powers. He was born and raised in Oregon and married his wife Terri (Lewis) on June 15, 1991 at Zion Lutheran Church in Warroad, MN. They had two children – Brian and Beverly. He retired from Polaris after working there for 28 yrs. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and being with his...

Michael Powers passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND on May 20, 2023 at the age of 52. Michael Shawn Powers was born December 24, 1970 in Redman, OR to Michael J. and Beverly (Freeman)...

Joan Tveit Warroad

Joan Tveit passed away at the Warroad Senior Living Center May 29, 2023 at the age of 91. Joan was born October 8, 1931 to Hokan and Rose Hokanson in Warroad, MN. Joan lived in the Warroad and Roosevelt areas her whole life. One of Joan’s grandsons wrote the following piece 20 years ago at the age of 12. It was a wonderful tribute then and still is today. “Joan Tveit is a caring person. She was born October 8, 1931. She influenced me to have fun and...

Joan Tveit passed away at the Warroad Senior Living Center May 29, 2023 at the age of 91. Joan was born October 8, 1931 to Hokan and Rose Hokanson in Warroad, MN. Joan lived in the Warroad...

Harriet Olson Roseau

A Funeral Service for Harriet Olson of Roseau will take place at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 11:00am with a visitation an hour prior. A Visitation will also take place the night before, June 6 from 5:00-7:00pm with a Prayer Service starting at 7:00pm. Interment will be held at Spruce Cemetery in Roseau. Full Notice to follow.

A Funeral Service for Harriet Olson of Roseau will take place at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 11:00am with a visitation an hour prior. A Visitation will also take...

Ernest Dubois Warroad

Ernest Dubois of Warroad passed away at his home on January 26, 2023 at the age of 84. Ernest Elzair Dubois was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada on July 27, 1938 to Ernest and Mary (Cimmerer) Dubois. He went to Bell School in St. Claude, Manitoba, Canada and in February 18, 1961 he married Colleen MacDonald (passed away August 1, 2010) in Fort William, Ontario, Canada. Later on, he married Judy (Hill) Hordesky on October 26, 1974 in Canada. Ernest was a signal maintainer for...

Ernest Dubois of Warroad passed away at his home on January 26, 2023 at the age of 84. Ernest Elzair Dubois was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada on July 27, 1938 to Ernest and Mary...

Jeanne Erickson Warroad

Jeanne M. Erickson passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Warroad Senior Living Center at the age of 101. Full Notice to Follow.

Roger Birkeland Baudette

A Funeral Service for Roger A. Birkeland of Baudette, MN will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 11:00AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Baudette, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place at Silver Creek Cemetery in Baudette. Roger Allen Birkeland, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the Warroad Senior Living Center. He was born August 27, 1937, the second oldest of five children, to Herman and Ruth Birkeland in...

A Funeral Service for Roger A. Birkeland of Baudette, MN will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 11:00AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Baudette, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Arthur "Terry" Erickson Salol

Arthur "Terry" Erickson passed away on May 30, 2023 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN at the age of 74. Full Notice and Service Information to follow.

Brian Achen Baudette

Brian Wallace Achen, 64, of Baudette, MN, passed away on May 29th, 2023. Brian was born and raised in Baudette, MN. After graduating from Baudette High School, Brian enjoyed farming with his dad and working outdoors in various occupations. This work brought him to many locations across the United States including Utah and California. Brian loved spending time with his children, hunting, fishing, and being around family and friends. Brian had a passion for classic cars and loved...

Brian Wallace Achen, 64, of Baudette, MN, passed away on May 29th, 2023. Brian was born and raised in Baudette, MN. After graduating from Baudette High School, Brian enjoyed farming with his...

Alvin Wright Warroad

Alvin Curtis Wright passed away of natural causes at his home in Warroad, MN on May 24, 2023. Alvin was born January 5, 1936 to Curtis and Mabel (Hiller) Wright. He graduated from Warroad High School in 1954. Alvin was a mechanic in the army and honorably discharged in 1957. He worked for many years at Marvin Windows, farmed south of Warroad, and for a short time cut pulp wood in Beltrami Forest. Alvin enjoyed attending auction sales and would travel around the region often with...

Alvin Curtis Wright passed away of natural causes at his home in Warroad, MN on May 24, 2023. Alvin was born January 5, 1936 to Curtis and Mabel (Hiller) Wright. He graduated from Warroad...

Katie Olson Roseau

A Memorial Service for Katie Olson of Roseau will be held at the Malung School in Malung on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 11:00am with a visitation an hour prior. Katie Beth Olson of St. Paul, MN formerly of Salol, MN passed away May 28, 2023 in St. Paul. She was born January 25, 1982 in Minot, ND to Julie (Dahlquist) Wahlstrom and Bruce B. Olson. She graduated from Roseau High School, St. Cloud Model School of Hair Design and Aveda Institute of Minneapolis. After...

A Memorial Service for Katie Olson of Roseau will be held at the Malung School in Malung on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 11:00am with a visitation an hour prior. Katie Beth Olson of St. Paul,...

Dorothy Berry Salol

Born January 7, 1933 to Ingvald and Helen Inman Corneliusen in Salol, Minnesota. On January 16, 1954, Dorothy married Fred Berry and they have been married 69 years. Dorothy enjoyed many activities throughout her life. She enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, crafting, gardening, and sewing. She was an immaculate housekeeper and you would be hard pressed to find anything out of place. She was an excellent cook and prepared many wonderful meals from the game that she and Fred harvested...

Born January 7, 1933 to Ingvald and Helen Inman Corneliusen in Salol, Minnesota. On January 16, 1954, Dorothy married Fred Berry and they have been married 69 years. Dorothy enjoyed many...

Roselle Sandvold Baudette

Roselle “Pauline” (Bitikofer) Sandvold passed away at the Lakewood Care Center on May 26, 2023 at the age of 84 years. She was born in Goessel, KS to Paul and Margaret Bitikofer on August 25, 1938. She graduated from Turner High School in Kansas City, and went on to Nurses’ training at Bethany Hospital, also in Kansas City. After graduation, Roselle married Milton Sandvold at the Argentine Mennonite Church in Kansas City. They were...

Roselle “Pauline” (Bitikofer) Sandvold passed away at the Lakewood Care Center on May 26, 2023 at the age of 84 years. She was born in Goessel, KS to Paul and Margaret Bitikofer...

Betty Smith Warroad

A Funeral Service for Betty Smith of Warroad, MN will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 11:00AM at the Warroad Baptist Church in Warroad, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Warroad, MN. Betty Smith passed away at her home in Warroad, MN on December 21, 2022 at the age of 84. Betty Joyce Gohr was born August 21, 1937 in Sultan, WA to Fred and Esther (Coulter) Gohr. She was the fifth of seven...

A Funeral Service for Betty Smith of Warroad, MN will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 11:00AM at the Warroad Baptist Church in Warroad, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...

Murray Miller Warroad

Murray Neil Miller, age 63, of Warroad passed away recently at his home in Warroad. A celebration of Murray’s life will be held at the Falun Cemetery on June 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. with a short time of fellowship and memory sharing beginning at 9:30 a.m. Murray was born on January 31, 1960 in Warroad, MN, to JoAnn (Erickson) and Loren Miller. He grew up on the family farm south of Warroad and graduated from Warroad High School in 1978, then attended the U of M in Crookston. He...

Murray Neil Miller, age 63, of Warroad passed away recently at his home in Warroad. A celebration of Murray’s life will be held at the Falun Cemetery on June 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. with a...

Rose Fredrickson Roseau

Rose Marie (Davidson) Fredrickson was born to Aaron and Daryl (Cole) Davidson on March 14, 1927 in Winner in Beltrami State Forest. The oldest of 10 children, she attended Winner country school thru 5th grade. The family moved near Badger, MN and she attended Stokes country school 6th through 8th grade. She worked at several jobs including Budd Hospital, Encore Café, and Red Owl. She married Russell J. Dahl on July 7, 1945 in Pencer, MN. They made their home in Falun and in 1964 they...

Rose Marie (Davidson) Fredrickson was born to Aaron and Daryl (Cole) Davidson on March 14, 1927 in Winner in Beltrami State Forest. The oldest of 10 children, she attended Winner country school...

Millie Eaton Roseau

A Memorial Service for Millie Eaton of Roseau, MN will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 11:00AM at Moe Lutheran Church in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Interment will take place at Stafford Cemetery in Roseau, MN. Millie passed away at the age of 84. Mildred “Millie” Muriel Eaton was born on September 29, 1938 to Arthur and Rosalyn (Zorn) Clasen in Spruce Township, delivered by a midwife. She grew up in Falun...

A Memorial Service for Millie Eaton of Roseau, MN will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 11:00AM at Moe Lutheran Church in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral at the...

Timothy Harrison Warroad

Timothy Ralland Harrison died on May 16, 2023 at 62. His service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Warroad on Monday, May 22 at 2 p.m. He was born and raised in Warroad, where he developed his love of fishing, hunting, and hockey. He graduated from Warroad High School in 1978 and attended trade school in East Grand Forks to hone his knack for carpentry. He built a house on some of his parents' land north of Warroad, which he surrounded with trees and DIY projects. He got married...

Timothy Ralland Harrison died on May 16, 2023 at 62. His service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Warroad on Monday, May 22 at 2 p.m. He was born and raised in Warroad, where he developed...

Eva Olson Roseau

Eva passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023 at LifeCare Roseau Medical Center at the age of 95. Eva was born on August 18, 1927 on the family farm in Salol, MN to Karl and Britta Karlsson. She attended school in Salol and worked on the family farm. She also worked at Messelt’s, the phone company and the Roseau school. She married Lloyd Olson on April 19, 1947. They had three children – Lyle, Linda and Robert. Lloyd and Eva were members of the First Lutheran Church. Eva is...

Eva passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023 at LifeCare Roseau Medical Center at the age of 95. Eva was born on August 18, 1927 on the family farm in Salol, MN to Karl and Britta Karlsson. She...

Audrey Johnson Roseau

Audrey Marie Johnson of Roseau, MN, passed away on April 1, 2023 at the age of 102. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on May 20, 2023 at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau. Interment will be in Falun Cemetery with a private ceremony at a later date. Audrey was born in St. Paul, MN on January 19, 1921 to Peter and Ellen Nelson. She attended school in St. Paul, graduating from Johnson High School in 1939. She liked to share memories of life growing up during the Depression and of...

Audrey Marie Johnson of Roseau, MN, passed away on April 1, 2023 at the age of 102. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on May 20, 2023 at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau. Interment will be...

Karen Zimdars Warroad

Karen L. Zimdars passed away on May 1, 2023 at her home in Warroad at the age of 65. A Memorial Service for Karen Zimdars will be held at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Skime on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 2:00pm with a visitation an hour prior. Interment will be held at Bethesda Cemetery. Karen Louise Zimdars was born on January 22, 1958 to Harland and Louise (Hamann) Zimdars in Wadena, MN, the second of six children. The family moved throughout her childhood to Fergus Falls, MN,...

Karen L. Zimdars passed away on May 1, 2023 at her home in Warroad at the age of 65. A Memorial Service for Karen Zimdars will be held at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Skime on Friday, May 19, 2023...

Einar Bakken Roseau

A Funeral Service for Einar S. Bakken of Roseau, MN will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 2:00PM at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Interment will take place at Malung Cemetery. Military rites provided by the Roseau Memorial Honor Guard. Einar Bakken died May 13th, 2023 at the age of 94 at Roseau Life Care Medical Center after a brief illness. Einar was born to Sig and Anna (Smedsmo) Bakken in Spruce Township...

A Funeral Service for Einar S. Bakken of Roseau, MN will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 2:00PM at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at...

Douglas Nosan Baudette

A Funeral Service for Douglas B. Nosan of Baudette, MN will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 2:00PM at the Lake of the Woods Community Arena. Visitation will be held one hour prior at the arena. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Duluth, MN. Douglas B. Nosan was born on July 6, 1948 in Hibbing, Mn to Joseph and Margaret (Simonson) Nosan. Douglas grew up in Hibbing and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1966 before attending UMD to graduate with a degree in Health...

A Funeral Service for Douglas B. Nosan of Baudette, MN will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 2:00PM at the Lake of the Woods Community Arena. Visitation will be held one hour prior at the...

Jason LaValla Williams

Jason Borg LaValla, 45 of Williams, MN passed away on January 26, 2023 at Sanford ICU in Bemidji, MN after a long battle with alcohol abuse and finally succumbing to renal failure. A Memorial Service will be held at the Williams Community Church in Williams on March 11, 2023 at 11:00am with a visitation an hour prior. A Service & Internment will also be held at Wabanica Lutheran Church in Baudette on May 20, 2023 at 11:00am with a visitation an hour prior. Jason was born on July 27,...

Jason Borg LaValla, 45 of Williams, MN passed away on January 26, 2023 at Sanford ICU in Bemidji, MN after a long battle with alcohol abuse and finally succumbing to renal failure. A Memorial...

Milton Sellen Clementson

Milton E. Sellen of Clementson passed away on May 9, 2023 at his home in Clementson at the age of 75. Services will be held privately at the Clementson Cemetery in Clementson.

Duane Meek Warroad

CW3 (United States Army, Retired) Duane R. Meek was born in Swift, Minnesota on 15 September, 1935 and died on Veterans Day, 11 November 2022 in North Ogden, Utah. Duane served in the U.S. Army for 26 years and progressed through the ranks from Private (as a cook) to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Three (as an Army Aviator) before retiring on 31 August 1981. Duane served two tours in combat in Vietnam in 1968 and 1970 and flew over 600 combat hours. He has numerous awards and...

CW3 (United States Army, Retired) Duane R. Meek was born in Swift, Minnesota on 15 September, 1935 and died on Veterans Day, 11 November 2022 in North Ogden, Utah. Duane served in the U.S. Army...

Karen Erickson Roseau

A Funeral Service for Karen Erickson will be held at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 3:00pm with a visitation an hour prior. Interment will be held at Moe-Rose Cemetery in Roseau. Karen Leslie Erickson was born October 17, 1959 to Everett and Bobs (Vest) Erickson in Roseau, MN. She lived at home until the age of 7 when she entered the Roseau Children’s Home. After she aged out of the Children’s Home, she moved to a group home in Argyle, MN, where she...

A Funeral Service for Karen Erickson will be held at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 3:00pm with a visitation an hour prior. Interment will be held at Moe-Rose...

Memorie Toft Roseau

Memorie Rose Toft of Roseau, age 97, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023 with her family by her side. Memorie was born on August 5, 1925, daughter of late Arnold and Vivian (Jensen) Nelson. Memorie was married to her husband, Earl Toft on February 18, 1944. Side by side, she and Earl worked on their farm and Memorie was never afraid to get her hands dirty, whether that was doing chores with the animals, working in the fields, or gardening. Memorie, Earl, and their children built their...

Memorie Rose Toft of Roseau, age 97, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023 with her family by her side. Memorie was born on August 5, 1925, daughter of late Arnold and Vivian (Jensen) Nelson....

Lorrie O' Connell Williams

Lorrie Ann O’Connell passed away on May 4, 2023 at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN. She was 69 years old. Lorrie was born January 13, 1954 in Minneapolis, MN, to Ralph Phillips and Shirley Sutherland LaValla. Lorrie enjoyed blueberry picking, gardening and listening to music. She is survived by her daughters Shelly (Robert) Parmer, Holly (Bugz) Erickson; grandchildren Zachary Emanuel, Eric Chandler, Brittney Emanuel, Christopher Chandler; great-grandchildren Ryleigh...

Lorrie Ann O’Connell passed away on May 4, 2023 at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN. She was 69 years old. Lorrie was born January 13, 1954 in Minneapolis, MN, to Ralph...

Mark Olson Mesa, AZ

Memorial services for Mark R. Olson of Mesa, AZ formerly of Roseau, MN will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 1:00PM at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, MN. Military rites will be provided by the Roseau Memorial Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be sent to the local ALS chapter or the Malung Cemetery. Full notice to follow.

Memorial services for Mark R. Olson of Mesa, AZ formerly of Roseau, MN will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 1:00PM at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, MN. Military rites will be provided by...

Dennis "Denny" Fry Warroad

Dennis Ross Fry of Harlan, Iowa (formerly of Warroad, Minnesota), passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023 at the age of 78 years old with his wife and daughter by his side. By Denny’s request, a private family gathering will be held at a later date. Denny was born to John V. and Dorothy Ann (McIntosh) Fry on December 28, 1944 in State Center, Iowa, the first of eight children. The family moved throughout his childhood and he attended 7 different schools before graduating from Nevada...

Dennis Ross Fry of Harlan, Iowa (formerly of Warroad, Minnesota), passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023 at the age of 78 years old with his wife and daughter by his side. By Denny’s...

Stanley Spina Warroad

Stanley Lawrence ‘Stanislavs’ Spina was born December 6, 1956 to James (Jim) and Delores (Brinkman) Spina in Baudette, MN. As a young man growing up in Williams, Stan loved to be outside, running through the woods, building forts and whatever else boys of that era did. He enjoyed anything and everything outdoors. Stan attended school in Williams and graduated high school in May 1975 from Lake of the Woods after the consolidation. He joined the Army in November 1975 and...

Stanley Lawrence ‘Stanislavs’ Spina was born December 6, 1956 to James (Jim) and Delores (Brinkman) Spina in Baudette, MN. As a young man growing up in Williams, Stan loved to be...

Gordon 'The Viking" Lindquist Baudette

Gordon "The Viking" Stanford Lindquist of Baudette passed away at his home on April 26, 2023 at the age of 93. A Memorial Service for Gordon Lindquist will be held at Helgeson Funeral Home in Baudette on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 3:00pm with a visitation an hour prior. Interment will be held at Pine Hill Cemetery in Williams. Gordon Lindquist passed away at his home in Baudette, MN in the early morning hours of April 26, 2023. He was 93 years old. Gordon Stanford Lindquist was...

Gordon "The Viking" Stanford Lindquist of Baudette passed away at his home on April 26, 2023 at the age of 93. A Memorial Service for Gordon Lindquist will be held at Helgeson Funeral...

Elizabeth Ehlers Warroad

Elizabeth Marie Ehlers was born in Roseau, MN on August 19, 1980. Daughter of Harry(Melanie) and Jennifer (Brateng) Shepard. She grew up in Warroad, MN and attended Warroad High School. Elizabeth was employed at Marvin in Warroad where she met her future husband, Mitchell Ehlers. They were married in 2002 and made their home in Warroad. Elizabeth enjoyed listening to music, crafting, collecting dolls, watching horror movies on Halloween, spending time with family on holidays, and anything...

Elizabeth Marie Ehlers was born in Roseau, MN on August 19, 1980. Daughter of Harry(Melanie) and Jennifer (Brateng) Shepard. She grew up in Warroad, MN and attended Warroad High School. Elizabeth...

Gerald Berg Greenbush

A Funeral Service for Gerald L. Berg of Greenbush, MN will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 2:00PM at Rose Free Lutheran Church in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 5-7PM at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, MN and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held at Moe-Rose Cemetery in Roseau, MN. Gerald LaRoy Berg met his Savior at his favorite time of day: 5:00 am on Sunday, April 23, 2023. He fought a courageous battle...

A Funeral Service for Gerald L. Berg of Greenbush, MN will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 2:00PM at Rose Free Lutheran Church in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 29,...

Allan Kastner Bemidji

Allan Kastner, age 75, of Bemidji, MN and formerly of McIntosh, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 9th, at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinfuneral.com. Allan was born on May 7, 1947 in Onamia, Minnesota to parents Elmer and Eleanor (Sehlin) Kastner. Allan received a bachelor’s degree in natural resources. He was a law...

Allan Kastner, age 75, of Bemidji, MN and formerly of McIntosh, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 9th, at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are...

Jerry Stainbrook Badger

Jerry Lee Stainbrook, 85, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023 at his son’s house in Badger, MN surrounded by family and friends. Jerry was born on December 7, 1937 to Glen and Bronzie (Collins) Stainbrook in Anderson, Missouri. Jerry and his family moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1944, where he lived until the age of 18. Jerry enlisted in the Army at the age of 18 and served from May 31, 1955 to April 22, 1958. He enlisted in the Navy from August 1, 1958 to September 22, 1966. He served...

Jerry Lee Stainbrook, 85, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023 at his son’s house in Badger, MN surrounded by family and friends. Jerry was born on December 7, 1937 to Glen and Bronzie...

Stephen Pulczinski Roseau

Stephen Joseph Pulczinski passed away at home in Roseau, MN on April 19, 2023, the day before his 87th birthday. Steve was born April 20, 1936 in Greenbush, MN to Emil and Eleanor (Koppy) Pulczinski. He grew up in Greenbush, attending the Haug Leo School in rural Greenbush. Steve married Helen Hiltwein in Fargo, ND in September, 1955. They had five children –Steven, Brenda, Kevin, Helen and Kelly. In 1966 Steve moved to Roseau from Casselton, ND and began farming. On September...

Stephen Joseph Pulczinski passed away at home in Roseau, MN on April 19, 2023, the day before his 87th birthday. Steve was born April 20, 1936 in Greenbush, MN to Emil and Eleanor (Koppy)...

Esther Sawatzky Warroad

Esther Sawatzky of Warroad passed away on January 27, 2023 at the Warroad Senior Living Center surrounded by her family at the age of 94. Esther (Baerg) Sawatzky was born March 3, 1928 in Butterfield, MN; daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Baerg. She was the third of seven children. Esther graduated from the 8th grade; then attended 4 years at Mountain Lake Bible School, graduating there with a Sunday School Teachers...

Esther Sawatzky of Warroad passed away on January 27, 2023 at the Warroad Senior Living Center surrounded by her family at the age of 94. Esther (Baerg) Sawatzky was born March 3, 1928 in...

Charles Steele Warroad

Charles (Chuck) William Steele age 62 of Warroad, MN passed away at Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau with family on March 16, 2023. Chuck loved spending time with family and friends. He loved his dog Boo, enjoyed fishing and hunting and talked a lot about his grandchildren. He was very proud to be a 82nd Airborne Paratrooper. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents Mae and Bud, sisters Roxy White and Shirley Steele; nephew Ryan Steele. He is survived by children Kelly...

Charles (Chuck) William Steele age 62 of Warroad, MN passed away at Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau with family on March 16, 2023. Chuck loved spending time with family and friends. He...

LaVonne Johnson Green Valley, AZ

LaVonne Janet Johnson, daughter of Harold Rognlie and Opal (Dokken) Rognlie was born December 28, 1939 and entered her heavenly home March 23, 2023 surrounded by her 3 daughters. Our mom was born and raised in Roseau, Minnesota where she graduated from High School in 1957. True to her life of service, LaVonne graduated from Swedish Nursing School in 1960 and spent many years as a Registered Nurse, working at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. She used her nursing...

LaVonne Janet Johnson, daughter of Harold Rognlie and Opal (Dokken) Rognlie was born December 28, 1939 and entered her heavenly home March 23, 2023 surrounded by her 3 daughters. Our mom was born...

Joseph Biondi Warroad

Joseph V. Biondi of Warroad, MN, 78 years old, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2023. He was surrounded by the love of his family at the Warroad Senior Living Center. Joe was born on July 30, 1944 to Joseph and Lillian (Koski) Biondi in Chisholm, MN. He grew up with his six siblings, graduated from Chisholm High School, and later attended Hibbing Junior College, where he played football for two years. Joe first met his wife, Marilyn Napoli, in junior college. They got...

Joseph V. Biondi of Warroad, MN, 78 years old, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2023. He was surrounded by the love of his family at the Warroad Senior Living Center. Joe was born on...

Richard Fuller Roseau

A Memorial Service for Richard A. Fuller of Roseau, MN will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Military honors provided by the Roseau Memorial Honor Guard. Richard Allen Fuller was born on July 12, 1946 in Warroad, MN. He grew up out in the Minnesota hill area and attended grade school in Ross before graduating from Roseau High School in 1964. He would then go on to...

A Memorial Service for Richard A. Fuller of Roseau, MN will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...

Oren Anderson

Oren Iren Anderson passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 19, 2023 at the home of his daughter at the age of 91. Oren was born on July 12, 1931 in Nereson Township to Dewey and Ruth (Severson) Anderson. He attended school and graduated from there. He worked on the farm with his dad and uncle until he joined the Marines. He married Donna Welin on December 1, 1954. She went with him to North Carolina where he was stationed. Following his discharge he did a variety of...

Oren Iren Anderson passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 19, 2023 at the home of his daughter at the age of 91. Oren was born on July 12, 1931 in Nereson Township to Dewey...

Shirley Harrison

Shirley Lorraine (Reinhart) Harrison passed away suddenly in her home on January 1, 2023. Shirley was born on October 12, 1942 to George and Norma (Beseman) Reinhart in Warroad, MN. Shirley married Donald Harrison on July 28th, 1962 in Warroad. She and Don had three children, Tereasa Lea, Donald Bart, and Debra Marie. Throughout her life Shirley had a passion for children. Shirley had a positive influence on the children at the Day Care Center where she worked for...

Shirley Lorraine (Reinhart) Harrison passed away suddenly in her home on January 1, 2023. Shirley was born on October 12, 1942 to George and Norma (Beseman) Reinhart in Warroad, MN. ...

Kelly Bryan Warroad

Kelly Michael Bryan was born December 24, 1981 in Washington, Missouri to Timothy Bryan and Paula Austin Bryan. Kelly moved to Grand Forks with his parents as a very small child before moving to Warroad, MN. He lived the remainder of his life in Northern Minnesota. He went to school in Warroad and as a kid he loved school and all the activities involved. When he was a teenager school was not his favorite, he would have rather been in the woods exploring or working. All his life...

Kelly Michael Bryan was born December 24, 1981 in Washington, Missouri to Timothy Bryan and Paula Austin Bryan. Kelly moved to Grand Forks with his parents as a very small child before moving to...

Marlis Glennen Wannaska

Marlis J. Glennen, mother to Jerry, James, JoAnne, Jack, Joel, Jeffrey, Judy and John Dahl, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 22, 2023 at Lifecare Roseau Manor. Marlis Joan Carlson, was born in Ross, MN, to Melvin G. and Julia M. (Bottem) Carlson on August 15, 1932. She grew up in Palmville Township attending both the 44 West School (High School in Roseau) and Palmville Baptist Church. On February 5, 1949, Marlis married Alfred Dahl in Wannaska. She later married...

Marlis J. Glennen, mother to Jerry, James, JoAnne, Jack, Joel, Jeffrey, Judy and John Dahl, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 22, 2023 at Lifecare Roseau Manor. Marlis Joan...

Robert Brinkman Roseau

Robert Brinkman was born in Roseau, MN on January 23, 1933 to Ross and Alma (Lanes) Brinkman. He grew up on a farm along the Roseau River just north of Wannaska. Robert was the youngest of three children. It was common family folklore that he was very spoiled by his older sisters, Pearl and Carol. From an early age, he loved animals and loved to help his dad on the farm. His dad bought him his first pony, Prince when he was 8 years old. He attended the Pencer School and often rode his pony...

Robert Brinkman was born in Roseau, MN on January 23, 1933 to Ross and Alma (Lanes) Brinkman. He grew up on a farm along the Roseau River just north of Wannaska. Robert was the youngest of three...

Vernon Melby Badger

A Funeral Service for Vernon Melby will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11:00AM at Oiland Free Lutheran Church in rural Greenbush, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Lunch will be served following the service. Interment will take place at a later date. Vernon Harlan Melby, the son of Enock & Tilda (Dokken) Melby, was born at home on July 16, 1935 in rural Badger, MN. He was the 2nd of 6 brothers. Vernon was baptized, confirmed, and a...

A Funeral Service for Vernon Melby will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11:00AM at Oiland Free Lutheran Church in rural Greenbush, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...

Chrest Hamness Strathcona

Chrest Hamness, Strathcona MN, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 years, 11 months and 14 days on February 28, 2023 at Greenbush LifeCare Manor. Chrest Ibenhart Hamness was born March 14, 1927 to Daniel & Hilda (Selstad) Hamness at their home in Sec. 28, Huss Twsp, rural Strathcona, Minnesota. He has been an active member of Grace Evangelical Church his entire life, as recent as December 4th opening the Christmas program with a greeting & prayer. Grace fellowship was started...

Chrest Hamness, Strathcona MN, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 years, 11 months and 14 days on February 28, 2023 at Greenbush LifeCare Manor. Chrest Ibenhart Hamness was born March 14,...

Mavis Besserud Thief River Falls

A Funeral Service for Mavis Besserud will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Rose Free Lutheran Church in Roseau at 11:00am with a visitation an hour prior. Interment will be held at Moe-Rose Cemetery in Roseau. Mavis A. Besserud passed away on February 27, 2023 at the Thief River Falls Care Center. She was 86. Mavis was born in Greenbush, MN on May 24, 1936, the daughter of Hiram and Alyda (Helgeson) Erickson. She attended school in Duxby and Roseau, graduating from Roseau High...

A Funeral Service for Mavis Besserud will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Rose Free Lutheran Church in Roseau at 11:00am with a visitation an hour prior. Interment will be held at Moe-Rose...