Obituaries

Judith Elaine Kirchoffner, 79, of Crookston, MN and formerly of Grand Forks, ND, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, in the home of her daughter, Tina Van Zuuk, where she had been living since this past September. Judy was born on July 26, 1942, in McVille, ND, one of fourteen children of the uni…

LeRoy James Chandler, 93, Grand Forks, died peacefully in his home, Sunday, December 19, 2021 LeRoy was born May 2, 1928, in Caledonia ND, the son of Arthur and Mary (Smith) Chandler. He attended school and graduated from Caledonia in 1947. LeRoy joined the U.S. Navy and fought in the Korean War abo…

Cecilia Ruth Pettit, of Palm Desert, CA formerly of Red Lake Falls, MN died on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Palm Desert, CA.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM on January 1, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner presiding.  Burial will be at St. Jo…

Duane Fuglie, age 82, of Ulen, MN died Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen surrounded by his family. Duane Charles was born June 13, 1939, the son of Henry and Alice (Wiger) Fuglie. He was born and raised west of Ulen. Duane attended Ulen public school, graduating with the …

Leydon S. “Laddie” Kolness, 78 of Hendrum, MN entered into eternal life on December 16, 2021, at home with family by his side. Laddie was born May 20, 1943, in Ada, MN to Sherman T. Kolness and Mildred (Mjolsness) Kolness. He was a lifelong resident of Hendrum where he attended both Hendrum elementa…

Ronald Knutson, age 80, of Hawley, MN, died Friday, December 17, 2021, at his home. Ronald “Ron or Knute” was born May 17, 1941 to George and Clara (Ulland) Knutson Thortvedt in Halstad, MN. He grew up near Blanchard, MN, then later Ulen, MN for his last two years of high school. Ron enjoyed playing…

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…