Obituaries

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…

Anthony “Tony” Schmitz, 82 died on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at Cornerstone Nursing Home in Bagley, MN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bagley, MN with Father Joe Richards presiding.  Visitation will be held one hour prior…

Richard Phillip Seeger, a man devoted to the rosary, went to live with the Lord at the age of 91 on January 26, 2020, at Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home in Crookston, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, February 3, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 112 Edwards Ave SW…

Hildegard Maria Katharina (Stark) Hatlestad, age 89, of rural Crookston, MN, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home in Crookston, MN, with her family by her side. Hildegard was born on April 30, 1930, in Fisher, MN, the daughter of the late Carl and Meta (Ahde…

Phyllis Kittleson, age 77, of Fertile, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 25th, at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1st, at Maple Bay Free Lutheran Church in Maple Bay, MN with the Rev. David Jore officiating. Interment will…