Obituaries

Ryan Ray Schultz, age 51, of Crookston, MN, passed away from cancer on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at his home with family by his side.   Ryan was born on April 1, 1969, in Valley City, ND, the son of Ronald and Kathy (Wiesenburger) Schultz.  He was raised and graduated high school in Tuttle, ND…

Herbert Henry Helgeson, 77, was born on October 18, 1942 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and died unexpectantly on September 4, 2020. Herb was the youngest and only son of five children born to Theodore Helgeson and Stella Jordahl. Herb graduated from Central High School in 1960 and attended the Unive…

Hazel Bernard, age 90, of Erskine, MN, passed away on Thursday, September 3rd, at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10th, at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with the Rev. Michael Sletto officiating. Interment will be in Fairvi…

Milan Wayne Leas, age 80, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 5th, 2020, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston. Born on November 24th, 1939, Milan was the son of late Arden and Josephine (Johnson) Leas. Born and raised in Crookston, Milan graduated from Crookston Central High school…

Evelyn Alvina Halverson age 80, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, with her family by her side. Evelyn Alvina Anderson was born on June 27, 1940, on the family farm in Middle River, MN, the daughter of the late Albert and…

Adorine G. Bennes, 91, of Fertile, MN, passed away at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, on Sunday, August 30, 2020 under the care of her family and Hospice. Arrangements are pending at this time for a private, immediate family only graveside service. Please view our guestbook and share condolence…

Delores (Dee) Patricia Myerchin died peacefully at her home on Sunday evening, August 30, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Delores Patricia Desrosier was born on November 23, 1938, the oldest of four daughters born to Henry and Maria (Page) Desrosier.  She spent her early years on a farm near …

Loy Theodore “Whiskers” Johnson, 85, of Crookston, MN passed away at his South Front Street home Sunday morning, August 30, 2020, with his family at his side. Loy, or “Whiskers” as he was affectionately known, was born in Anthony Township of Norman County, near Lockhart, MN, on January 15, 1935, the…

Roberta “Berta” Lynn Conlon, 59, of Crookston, MN, passed away at her home Saturday afternoon, August 29, 2020, while under the care of Altru Hospice.  Roberta’s loving family was at her side to comfort her. Roberta was born at St. Michael’s Hospital in Grand Forks, ND on January 17, 1961, the young…

Michael Theodore Conneran, 92, of Crookston, MN, passed away Friday afternoon, August 28, 2020, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks with his family at his side. Mike, as he was best known, was born at  Crookston, MN  on July 16, 1928, one of 9 children of the union of William T. and Margaret M. (Majere…