Obituaries

Dale Howard Knotek, age 90, died Sunday evening, March 22, 2026. He was born to Charles and Gladys Knotek on April 4, 1935, in Ravenna, Nebraska. He lived a short time in Central City, but all his years of school K-12 were spent in Holdrege, Nebraska. He graduated from HHS in 1953. He participated i…

Anne Marie Schulz passed away peacefully on Sunday March 15, 2026 at the Benedictine Living Center in Crookston, Minnesota. Anne was born on December 26, 1966 in Calumet Park, Illinois to James and Lois (Beaudreau) Downs. Anne attended Akeley High School through her Junior year and graduat…

DuWayne Robert Engelstad, 90, of Nielsville, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday March 15, 2026 at Sanford Medical Center in Hillsboro. DuWayne’s family will receive friends on Thursday March 19, 2026 at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm with a prayer service…

Kenneth Wallace 83, of Euclid, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday March 15, 2026 at North Star Manor in Warren, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 21, 2026 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Euclid, MN at 11:00 am. Visitation beginning at 9:00am.

Delbert Raymond Desrosier, age 84, Crookston, MN, passed away Thursday, March 12, at Riverview Health with loving family by his side.  Delbert was born on February 14, 1942, to Paul and Clara (Page) Desrosier in Crookston, MN. Delbert was the oldest of four boys, and the big brother to Vernon, …

Yvonne Louisa Berhow, 86, of Fertile, MN, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, surrounded by family.She was born on April 4, 1939, to Alphonse and Myrtle (Ehaust) Baatz at their home in TerrebonneTownship, rural Mentor. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Mentor, MN. She grad…

Beverly Martindale, 67, a cherished member of her Red Lake Falls community, passedaway peacefully on March 12, 2026, in Fargo, North Dakota. Born on November 1,1958, in Mayville, Michigan, Beverly’s life was marked by resilience, dedication, and avibrant spirit that touched those around her. Raised …

Joseph “Joe” Peterick, age 48, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, with a prayer service starting at 6:30pm, at St. William Catholic Church in Twin Valley. A Mass of Christi…

Cheryl Marie Vraa, age 67, of Crookston, MN, lost her battle against pancreatic cancer on March 9, 2026 at HIA Heather’s House in Fargo, ND. Cheri was born in Crookston, MN to LeRoy and Donna Koval on February 17, 1959. She attended school at Central High School in Crookston, and was married a…

Amber “Bambie” Petrimoulx, age 28, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Crookston. She was preceded in death by her first daughter, Zelda, and her father, Chuck. Amber is survived by her beloved daughter, Melina; her sister, Theresa; her brother, Michael; a…