Earl Lewis James Reese – OBIT
Earl Lewis James Reese (Jim), formerly of Crookston, died June 22, 2025, at his home in Lakewood, Colorado. Jim was the son of Earl and Eileen Reese. he graduated from Central High, and his art teacher, Leroy Krause, encouraged Jim to follow his passion to become a sculptor. In 1971 he moved to Colo…
Read MoreDwight Fredrich William Tahran – OBIT
Dwight Fredrich William Tahran, 80, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at Edgewood Vista in East Grand Forks, MN with his son (Brett Tahran) by his side. Dwight was born on May 28, 1945, to Emil Tahran and Nettie (Siegle) Tahran in Jamestown, North Dakota. He lived on h…
Read MoreRicardo Garza – OBIT
Ricardo Garza, a devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on July 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable stories, deep family love, and the kind of resilience that only comes from a life fully lived. Born on March 31, 1969, Ricardo was a man who lived on h…
Read MoreDennis “Denny” Kreibich – OBIT
Dennis “Denny” Kreibich, 78, of Little Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5th, at St. Otto’s Care Center, surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10th, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie, MN, with Father …
Read MoreDonald Leroy Mjoen – OBIT
Donald Leroy Mjoen, 89, of Crookston, MN passed away on Saturday June 28, 2025 at his home. Don was born in Fosston, MN on August 9, 1935 to Lloyd and Anne Arneson Mjoen. He was baptized at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston. Don attended school in Fosston until 1942 when the family moved to Crook…
Read MoreEleanore “Ellie” Darlene Gilbertson (Broden) – OBIT
Eleanore “Ellie” Darlene Gilbertson (Broden), 76, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025. Born on March 17, 1949, in Fertile, Minnesota, Ellie grew up on “The Farm” surrounded by the love and energy of a large family that included nine siblings. Ellie graduated from Fertil…
Read MoreIlene Allrich – OBIT
Ilene Allrich, age 77, of Dilworth, MN, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at her home in Dilworth. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 3:00pm, with visitation one hour prior, at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Twin Valley, MN. Burial will follow the service at Zion Lu…
Read MoreDavid Petrik – OBIT
David Petrik, age 67, of Ada, MN, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Vibra Hospital in Fargo, ND. David John Petrik was born on 2-17-58 to Edward and Lucille (Oberbroekling) Petrik in Platte, South Dakota. He attended Bovee Country School and Geddes High School graduating in 1976. He attended…
Read MoreJoAnn Adelaide Anderson Thorp – OBIT
JoAnn Adelaide Anderson Thorp, 92, passed away on June 27, 2025 surrounded by her family. JoAnn was born on August 26, 1932 in Twin Valley, MN to Charles Alfred Anderson and Hannah Constance Hanson Anderson. JoAnn attended Twin Valley Elementary School until she was 9 years when her family moved to …
Read MoreRyan Lee Bakken – OBIT
Ryan Lee Bakken, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on June 28, 2025, at Sanford Hospice House, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 19, 1951, in Fosston, Minnesota, Ryan was the son of Lowell and Ruby (Olson) Bakken. Growing up in Crookston, he attended M…
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