Obituaries

After a short and courageous battle with cancer and with his family by his side, Gary Edward Luckow, age 79, of Crookston, left this earth to be with his heavenly father on May 21, 2020. Gary was born in Crookston on April 21, 1941, the son of Edward and Genevieve (Whitney) Luckow. He attended Crook…

Robert “Bob” Jeska, age 85, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away at his home on Thursday morning, May 21st, 2020, with his loving family at his side. He had been bravely battling cancer for several months. Bob was born February 12, 1935, in Fosston, MN, to Archie and Orpha (Dahl) Jeska. He grew up […

Evelyn Hanson, 95, of Crookston, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Villa St Vincent in Crookston, MN.  Evelyn Brekken was born September 22, 1924 in Crookston to Manley and Mayme (Mulvaney) Brekken. She graduated from the Cathedral High School and received her teaching certificate fro…

Arthur Walter Schuschke, 89, of Fertile, MN, passed away at home, under the care of his family and Hospice, on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Funeral: Due to public health concerns with the coronavirus called COVID-19, private family arrangements are pending at this time. Please view our guestbook and share…

Laura Ann Jolly, 98, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Red Lake Falls, MN. A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Red Lake Falls, MN. […]

Arlene “Ennie” Leiser, 52, of Fertile, MN, passed away at home, under the care of her family and Hospice, on Friday, May 15, 2020. Funeral: Due to public health concerns with the coronavirus called COVID-19, a private family funeral will be held at 4:00 PM, Friday, May 22, 2020, at the Erikson-Vik-G…

Grace S. Bishop, 76, of Ada, MN, passed away at Essentia Health in Ada, on Sunday, May10, 2020. Due to public health concerns with the coronavirus called COVID-19, a private family funeral will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, May 22, 2020, at Gary Lutheran Church, Gary, MN. Visitation: One hour before t…

Viola LaVonne Paulsrud, Halstad, MN, passed away peacefully with family and staff by her side at Halstad Living Center on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020, at the age of 93 years old. Due to public health concerns with the coronavirus called COVID-19, a limited family funeral will be held at 11:00 AM, Fri…

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 …