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Thomas C. Keeney, age 84, of Shelly, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 26, 2026, at his residence. Tom was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Laurel Ann Keeney (Aarestad); his parents, Cecil Croll Keeney and Rose Marie Keeney (Pozorski); his daughter, Denise Laurel Keeney; his granddaughter, Samantha Renae Keeney; and his siblings, […]
Claudia Annette Cirks, 89, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. She was born at home in rural Fergus Falls, MN on August 1, 1936 along with her twin, Claudette, to Plinny and Edna Haarstad. Adopted by Hans and Gladys Haarstad in 1939, Claudia was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran
Todd Michael Strem, 63, of Crookston, Minnesota passed away at his home on January 20, 2026. Todd was born on May 31, 1962 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Polly and Jean Strem; their second boy. The Strem family lived in South Milwaukee for 2 years before returning to Crookston. Todd attended school in Crookston at Franklin,
Jerry David Gorden, age 74, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was born January 1, 1952, the first baby in Polk County that year, to parents Rudy and Alice (Meland) Gorden. Jerry grew up in rural Climax. He attended the local school and was baptized and confirmed at Sand
Marian Gorder, age 102, of Fertile, MN, formerly Gary, MN, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with visitation 1 hour prior, at Ness Lutheran Church in rural Gary, MN. Visitation will be held on
Melvin Martin Larson passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 88. Melvin, a lifelong resident of Crookston, was born on June 21, 1937, at Bethesda Hospital in Crookston, Minnesota, to Martin and Clara Larson, both lifelong residents of Crookston. Melvin spent his entire life on his family farm east of Crookston. Melvin
