Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Gene Wolf, 92, of Crookston, MN, passed away Monday afternoon, December 14, 2020, at the Benedictine Living Center, Crookston, and now resides in heaven with his beloved Savior. Robert was born in Havre, MT on October 21, 1928, and was the son of Henry and Irene (Granger), Wolf. He grew…

Braidy Christianson, age 47, of Sauk Rapids, MN, passed away unexpectedly from heart complications, on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Braidy Mark Christianson was born on July 31, 1973 to Mark and Judy (Hedrich) Christianson in Ada, MN. The fami…

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

Joyce Marie Raymond, age 66, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Joyce was born on July 2, 1954, in Crookston, MN, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Alice (Beauchane) Raymond.  She grew up in Red Lake Falls, MN, and graduated from Red L…

Paul Noyes, age 67, of Erskine, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 12th, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Paul Otto Noyes was born on July 30, 1953 in Red Lake County, Minnesota to parents Fred and Arlene (Abrams) Noyes. He grew up in Erskine and graduated from Erskine High School in 1971. P…

Carolyn Jean Schenck, age 70, of Crookston, MN, passed away with her loving family by her side on Friday, December 11, 2020, at Altru Hospital after a courageous 6-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Carolyn Jean Hoppe was born on March 7, 1950, in Crookston, MN, the daughter of Raymond and Jean (Jo…

John Richard Shaver, 69, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at the Benedictine Living Center, Crookston, (Villa St. Vincent.) John was born on March 15, 1951, in Summit, South Carolina to parents Richard Shaver and Irene (Ostgarden)Shaver. John was confirmed at Froen Luthera…

Veda Myrtle Olson, 94, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at the Benedictine Living Center, Crookston (Villa St. Vincent) with family at her side. Veda was born at Washington, IA on March 19, 1926, the 10th of 13 children born to the union of Everett and Nellie (Byrn) Tayl…

Stephen A. Smith, 56, Shelly, MN, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Benedictine Care Community in Ada, MN after a long battle with cancer. Graveside Service: A graveside service will take place at Shelly Cemetery, Shelly, MN on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at 10:30 AM. Please view our g…

Armando Rosas Sr., 74, of Crookston, MN, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 4, 2020, at RiverView Health in Crookston. Armando was born at Crystal City, TX on April 9, 1946, the son of Raul and Maria Luisa (Rodriguez) Maldonado. He was united in marriage to Virginia Alvarado at Crystal City. …