Obituaries

Willard Dean Johnson, age 70, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Villa St. Vincent after many years of health struggles, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born July 31, 1955, in Fertile, Minnesota to loving parents Harry and Hilda (Halvorson) Johnson. Willard graduated from Fe…

Cruz Moreno, Jr. was born on February 28, 1954 in Fort Worth, Texas to Cruz Moreno, Sr. and Enriqueta Dominquez. He was baptized into the Catholic faith. Cruz attended Eugene Field Elementary School, Washington School and Crookston Central High School. He also attended high school in St. Paul. At 17…

Kenneth John Wesenberg, 72, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Saturday August 23, 2025, at Villa St Vincent surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born on March 31, 1953, in St Cloud, MN to Duane “Buck” Wesenberg and Lorraine Mueller Wesenberg. He graduated from Sauk Rapids High School …

Bradley “Brad” Paulson, a week shy of his 73rd birthday, passed away on August 19, 2025, in Fargo, North Dakota. Brad was born in Crookston, Minnesota, the son of Eunice and Delmer Paulson. He graduated from Crookston Central High School and U of M Crookston then worked at Tri-Valley and BNSF Railro…

Robert “Bob” Dean Swenson, age 64, died Friday, August 22, 2025, at Sanford Hillsboro Care Center in Hillsboro, North Dakota. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, Minnesota. Inurnment to follow at Oa…

Janet Delayne Baskerville, 71, of Crookston, MN, passed away on August 13, 2025 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston. Janet was born on October 9, 1953 in Crookston, MN, to Robert and DeLayne Pfeifer Baskerville. She attended Mount St Benedict where she graduated in 1972. After high school, she ea…

Kenneth B. Wold, born January 31, 1940, in Crookston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in Kenyon, Minnesota on July 17, 2025, surrounded by his family. Ken was the beloved husband of Susan Wold and a devoted father to Mara Wold (Khiem Hoang), Sarah Van Epps (Scott Van Epps), and Bruce Wold (Janelle…

Delmar Marvin Benesh, 94, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025. Delmar was born July 8, 1931, to James and Helen (Davidson) Benesh in Pleasant View Township. After graduating from Ada High School in 1949, he farmed with his father. In 1952, he enlisted in the Army serving in the Korean War wher…

Amber Jean Allen, a beloved daughter, partner, and mother, passed away on August 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 3, 1993, in Roseau, Minnesota, to parents Preston and Kerry (Nagle) Allen. Amber lived a life of adventure. In her younger years she called many places home, …

Claire LeMay Derosier, 89, of Crookston MN, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND. She was born on January 30, 1936, in Crookston, the daughter of Alton and Blanche Ellingson, and was one of seven children. Claire graduated from Cathedral High School in…