Obituaries

Gerald Frederick “Jerry” Schultz, 80, of Crookston, MN, passed away at his home early Sunday morning, February 16, 2020, with family at his side. He had been bravely fighting cancer for many months and chose to discontinue his treatment for a better quality of life. Jerry, as he was always known, wa…

John Gary Letnes, 80, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Eagan, MN. He had moved to Eagen in June of 2019 to be near his son, David, and this past November became a resident of Brookdale. Gary, as he was known to family and friends throughout…

Carol Jean Heinle, age 64, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN, with her family by her side. Carol was born on July 21, 1955, in Crookston, MN, the daughter of the late Edward and Clara (Meine) Klooz.  She was raised in Gentily, Fisher, […

Alonzo L Benbo, 99, Winger, MN, died Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Essentia Living Center in Fosston. Alonzo was born February 21, 1920 and passed away February 8, 2020.  A private family Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. Arrangements with Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home, Fertile, MN w…

Michael E. Klawitter was called home to his Lord on February 8, 2020.  Michael was the second child born to Elroy and Alvina (Kutter) Klawitter on June 11, 1952, in Breckenridge, MN. He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in July of 1952 and confirmed on May 29, 1966. He spent his elementary sc…

Marlene Carol Mjoen, 84, a lifelong Crookston, MN resident, passed away peacefully at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston on Saturday, February 8, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer; comforted by the hugs and prayers of her loving family who were at her side. Mickie, as she w…

James Bryce “Jim” Ingeman, 69, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at his home in Fountain Hills, AZ, with his beloved wife and family. Jim was born on September 14, 1950, in Hallock, MN, the son of the late Morris and Loes (Johnson) Ingeman. He grew up near Humb…

Betty Lou Morvig (Avelsgaard), 93, of Fertile, MN, left her earthly home peacefully with family by her side on January 31, 2020. Betty was born November 13, 1926 to Melvin and Edna (Keifer) Avelsgaard in Crookston, MN. She was one of 6 children having one brother and four sisters. Betty attended sch…

Richard Anthony Mueller, 63, a lifelong Crookston, MN resident passed away at his home unexpectedly Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Richard was born in Crookston on July 1, 1956 to Walter and Glenna (Steffen) Mueller. He was baptized and confirmed at the Wesley United Methodist Church and graduated from …

Janice Diane Mosher, 76, of Beltrami passed away at her home on Friday, January 31, 2020. Funeral: 10:30 AM Friday, February 7, 2020, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, MN. Visitation: Thursday from 4:00-6:00 PM with a prayer service at 6:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, Beltrami, MN. Arrangeme…