Obituaries

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…

Lawrence “Larry” Palmer, 87, of Crookston, MN, passed away at his home early Thursday morning, April 16, 2020, with members of his family at his side. Larry was born in Crookston, MN on June 9, 1932, one of four children of the union of Emery and Lenore (Kotschevar) Palmer. He was baptized and confi…

Jeanette Marie Panzer, 92, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, April 16, 2020 at Riverview Care Center in Crookston. Jeanette was born in Crookston on July 1st, 1927, the daughter of Leo & Grace (Smith) Capistran.  She attended public grade school and St. Joseph …

Wilbur J. Gudvangen, 90, Fertile, MN, died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at his home under the care of his family and hospice. Due to public health concerns with the coronavirus called COVID-19, a private funeral will be held on Friday, April 17, 2020, at Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home, in Fertile. Burial…

Duane John Palm, age 76, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Duane was born on February 22, 1944, in Crookston, MN, the son of the late Edwin and Juliet (Askelson) Palm.  He was raised in Cummings, ND, and graduated from Climax High School…