Obituaries

Gladyce Ruth Surprenant, age 91, of Crookston, MN, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2021, at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home in Crookston, MN. Gladys Ruth Johnson was born on January 9, 1930, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of the late Elmer and Hilda (Erickson) Johnson.  She was raised in East G…

Lester Mike Stradinger, 84, of Crookston, MN, passed away at his home early Sunday afternoon, August 1, 2021, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, and with members of his loving family at his bedside. “Dinger,” as he was affectionately known to his family and friends throughout his lif…

Duane Allen Wimpfheimer, age 90, of Euclid, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at his home with his loving family by his side. Duane was born on January 30, 1931, in Crookston, MN, the son of the late William and Esther (Nyleen) Wimpfheimer.  He was raised in Euclid and graduated…

Gregory John “Greg” Peterson, 63, of Alexandria, MN, passed away unexpectedly due to failing health in his home on July 28, 2021. Greg was born in Crookston on May 4, 1958, to Donald “Rewind” and Betty (Paasche) Peterson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church and graduated fro…

Chris Helgedalen, 53, of Ulen, MN, passed away after a courageous battle with ALS on June 26, 2021, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, surrounded by his loving family. Chris M. Helgedalen, son of Clifford and Janice (Knutson) Helgedalen, was born June 16, 1968, in Detroit Lakes, MN. Chris grew up and spe…

Lynette Marion “Pud” Joseph, 68, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, April 1, 2020, at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND after a brief illness. She was greatly comforted by family at her side. A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Lynnette “Pud” Joseph will be held at…

Twyla Aurora Julianna Hovelsrud, age 90, of Fertile, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Riverview Health in Crookston, MN. Twyla was born on August 4, 1930, in rural Fertile, MN, the daughter of the late Elmer and Julia (Erlandson) Hanson.   She grew up on the family farm, was baptized…

Neva Lorrayne Wermager, 91, of Crookston, MN, passed away Sunday morning, July 25, 2021, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND, comforted by loving family at her bedside. Neva was born on October 18, 1929, on the farm of her parents, Earl and Jessie (Kiltie) Davis, in Scandia Township, rural Beltrami, …

James (Jim) Stene, 74, Ada, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 23, 2021at his residence in Ada. James Edwin Keith Stene was born on August 12, 1946 in Ada, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at the East Mash River Church in Rural Halstad, MN. He graduated from Ada High School in 1964. On Ja…

Steven Jerome Nelson, 63, of Crookston, MN, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 24, 2021, in the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN. Steve was born in Seattle, WA on July 26, 1957, the oldest of 3 sons born to Neal “Jerry” and Darlene (Wallington) Nelson. The family soon moved to Moorhead, MN, a…