Obituaries

Susann M. Bahner, 79, Halstad, MN, formerly of Hendrum, MN, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Halstad Living Center. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Halstad, MN, with visitation one hour before. Interment will be in Imm…

Aaron Anderson, age 47, of Crookston, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. He was born July 23, 1979, to parents Robert and Barbara (Conkins) Anderson. He will have a private, family funeral service at a later date. Full obituary to follow.

Ruth Foss, age 84, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice. Ruth Ann LaVoy was born August 12, 1942, in White Earth, MN, the daughter of Sidney and Gerda (Nordberg) LaVoy. She attended school in Mahnomen and graduated from Mah…

Bruce Mortenson Sr., age 75, of Waubun, MN, died on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home under the loving care of his family and HIA Hospice. Bruce Douglas Mortenson was born January 7, 1951, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Andrew and Ruth (Day) Mortenson. He grew up in the Wa…

John “Sonny” Van Den Einde, age 80, of Bejou, MN, died on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home under the loving care of HIA Hospice. A Celebration of Life with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bejou.…

Rick Gish, age 70, of Litchfield, MN, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at his home under the loving care of his family and hospice. Ricky Raymond Gish was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, on February 7, 1956, to Raymond and Lucille (Andring) Gish. He was baptized on April 15, 1956, and later confi…

Ronda Jean Newhouse was born on a beautiful fall day, September 12, 1970, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Ron Newhouse and Jean E. (Abeld) Newhouse.  She left us on another beautiful day, October 7, 2026, in Portland, Oregon, with her parents by her side. Ronda is survived by her father, Ron Newhouse; a…

Janet G. “Jan” Ricard, age 86, resident of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Crookston, MN, went to be with Jesus on Monday, October 5th, 2026. Jan was born in Fertile, MN on October 28th, 1939, the daughter of Carl and Ragna Parr. She was baptized and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church in Fertile, M…

Michael Lee Amon began his life eternally on October 9th, 2026. He will forever be 59! He was a beloved husband, father, son, uncle, cousin, director, coach, and friend. All who had the honor to know him were blessed by his kind spirit, loving heart, and unending generosity. Mike is survived by wife…

Janet G. “Jan” Ricard, age 86, resident of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Crookston, MN, went to be with Jesus on Monday, October 5th, 2026. Jan was born in Fertile, MN on October 28th, 1939, the daughter of Carl and Ragna Parr. She was baptized and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church in Fertile, M…