Obituaries

Clayton J. Arthurs, 78, Halstad, MN, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Clayton James Arthurs was born in rural Menahga, MN on April 6, 1943, to Mary Arthurs. He graduated from Menahga High School in 1961. On December 8, 1963, he married Diane Janke, and togeth…

Paul Allan Dragseth, 56, of Eldred, MN, passed away unexpectedly late Thursday evening at his home of natural causes. Paul was born in Crookston, MN on September 29, 1965, the son of Allan and Judy (Hanson) Dragseth. He was raised on the family farm, near Eldred, and baptized and confirmed at the Fi…

Bernard Paul Harrington, 76, of Crookston, MN, passed away on December 12, 2021. Bodie, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was born in Manhattan, NY on October 23, 1945, to Bernard L. and Frances (Quigley) Harrington. He was raised in Grand Rapids, MN, and graduated from high scho…

Thomas Lee Dullea, 33, died unexpectedly on December 10, 2021, in his home. Mass of Christian will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 18 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating. The burial will be at Georgetown, MN at later date. Visitation will b…

Devonna Rae Bohnenkamp (Bonnie) lost her battle with liver failure on December 8, 2021, at 71 years of age in her home surrounded by her family.  Bonnie was born on September 28, 1950, to Marvelyn and John Ellison in Oakes, ND. Bonnie called many cities home throughout her childhood including LaMour…

Cecilia Plante, age 90, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Friday morning, December 10, 2021, in RiverView Health, Crookston, with her family at her side. Cecilia Regina Merschman was born on February 22, 1931, to the union of Frank and Regina (Illies) Merschman of Bagley, Minnesota. She attended e…

John Lehmann, 54, Fertile, MN passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, AZ. John James Lehmann was born to James and Lorraine (Hamre) Lehmann in Ada, MN on August 31, 1967. He graduated from Fertile-Beltrami High School in 1985 and went on to UMC in Crookston, …

Curtis Allan Parkin, 71, of Crookston, MN, passed away in his home early Thursday morning, December 9, 2021, with family at his side. Curtis was born in Crookston on September 26, 1950, the son of Loren and Gertrude (Mahla) Parkin. He grew up in Euclid, MN and attended Crookston schools, graduating …

William Roger LaPorte-Lewis age 73, passed away in his home in Crookston, MN surrounded by his family on December 6, 2021, after a lengthy fight with many health issues. William was born on November 20, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Wendell and Priscilla (MacArthur) Lewis. William grew up and lived i…

Keith Espeseth, 70, of Red Lake Falls, MN formerly of Thief River Falls, MN and Petersburg, AK passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN. A gathering time for family and friends will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 10 – 11 AM at […