Obituaries

Robert G. Ramstad, 95, Gary, MN, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Benedictine Care Community in Ada, MN. Robert, the son of George and Emma (Ohman) Ramstad, was born on November 8, 1925, in Crookston, MN. Bob grew up in Crookston and graduated from Central High School in 1943. While in hi…

Heath Brian Waxler, age 40, of Crookston, MN, passed away due to failing health Wednesday morning, February 24, 2021, in Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND comforted by having his family at his side. Heath was born in Crookston on November 1, 1980, to Brian Edward and Elizabeth Jean (Knudson) Waxler.…

Wayne R. Bernard, 73, of rural Shelly, MN passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, at his residence, under the care of his family and Hospice. Wayne Robert Bernard was born on September 25, 1947, to Eva (Tucker) and Leonard Bernard of Chatfield MN. Wayne was the oldest of four. He graduated in 1965…

William “Bill” Dormady of St. Hilaire, MN, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at his home, at the age of 79. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, March 12, 2021, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Fr. Rick Lambert presiding.  Burial will take plac…

Lillian Esther Broden passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at the age of 93 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, MN, where she has resided for the past fifteen years. She was born to Henry and Agnes Hauglie Floan on January 3, 1928. She attended country school in Onstad Township through ei…

Mary Jo Cournia, 65, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Thursday morning, February 18, 2021, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, with her loving mother, Nancy, and other family by her side. Mary Jo was born on February 2, 1956, in Crookston to Louis Oliver “Sonny” and Nancy Lou (Hovland) Cournia …

Linda Marie Vigesaa, 75, died peacefully in her cozy little home in Twin Valley, MN, on Thursday, February 11, 2021, with her daughter Kim and special friend Denise by her side and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Linda grew up in Twin Valley and was the daughter to Hilda (Prestego…

A Celebration of Life for Megan Monson will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 19,  2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston, will be live stream on Facebook and following all of the Minnesota and CDC COVID-19 social distancing guidelines and with a limited attendance of 100.  All must wear a…

Russell Eugene “Russ” Tate, age 63, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021, with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Russ was born on January 10, 1958, in Crookston, MN, the son of Raymond and Rosemary (Prudhomme) Tate.  He was raised in…

Megan Monson, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021, at her home, at the age of 33. There are no services planned at this time. Megan Marie Monson was born January 6, 1988 in Crookston, MN, the daughter of Troy and Lisa (Aune) Monson. She was raised in Fertile, MN, graduating fro…