Obituaries

Bernice Sylvia Storbakken Field Roseland, age 88, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Bernice was born on August 25, 1931, the daughter of Ole and Theresa (Field) Storbakken.  When she was 15 months old her mother became ill and could no longer…

LaVerne A. Johnson, 93, Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at her residence and under care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. LaVerne was born October 23, 1926, in Flom, MN, to William and Elisa (Thompson) Buckle.   When she was five years old, her family moved to Kathryn, ND.  They later …

David W. Jacobson, 72, of Fertile, MN, passed away at Vibra Hospital in Fargo, ND, on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Due to public health concerns with the coronavirus called COVID-19, funeral arrangements are pending at this time. Please view our guestbook and share condolences online at www.eriksonvikfh…

Ordean Elroy Nelson, 85, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Thursday afternoon, April 23, 2020, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston. Ordean was born at his parents’ home in Erskine, MN on May 4, 1934, the oldest of 7 sons of the union of Ole and Iva (Berg) Nelson. He grew up with his […]

John Paul Carlson, 70, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away unexpectedly at home the morning of Tuesday, April 21, 2020. John was born on January 10, 1950 in Fergus Falls, MN, to Earl and Christine (Nelson) Carlson. John spent his early years at Underwood and Roseau, MN. In 1954 his family purchased a fa…

Orleen Vernice Sip, 96, Ada, MN, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Benedictine Care Community in Ada on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Due to public health concerns with the coronavirus called COVID-19, a private family service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, Ada. Please view our gu…

Jean L. Germolus, 94, Fargo, ND, formerly of Ada, MN, died Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Bethany on 42nd, in Fargo. Due to restrictions related to COVID-19, a memorial service is planned for May 2021. Interment will be Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 3:00 PM, at the Ada City Cemetery, observing virus req…

Rena Pahlen, age 98, long-time resident of Crookston passed away April 20, 2020 at Villa St. Vincent. Rigtje vander Weg was born September 29, 1921 in Tzumarrum, Friesland of the Netherlands to Jan and Trijntje (deHaan) vander Weg.  As a young girl, she immigrated to the United States through Ellis …

Janice Faye “Jan” Charchenko, age 67, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks, ND. Jan was born on September 25, 1952, in Crookston, MN, the daughter of the late Prince and Lucille (Beving-Wheeler) Charchenko. She was raised in Croo…

Brian David Ross, age 63, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, in his home. Brian was born on October 6, 1956, in Crookston, MN, the son of the late Edwin and Thelma (Anderson) Ross. He was raised in Fisher, MN, and graduated from Fisher High School. Afterwards, he went to [&h…