Obituaries

Judith Ann Semeling, 78, of Nielsville, MN died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND. Judith was born June 9, 1941 in Halstad, MN, the daughter of Oscar and Edythe (Ruthenberg) Engelstad.  She grew up on the family farm in Nielsville, MN and attended school in Nielsville and Hal…

Matthew Wayne Cherry, age 49, of Crookston, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 9, 2019, at his home. A private graveside ceremony will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery in Fertile, MN, in the Spring of 2020. Arrangements entrusted to Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, …

Gerald “Jerry” Chisholm, age 62, of Gary, MN, died Thursday, December 5, 2019 at his home as a result of a farm accident. Gerald W. Chisholm was born August 2, 1957 in Ada, MN, the son of Robert and Gladys (Noll) Chisholm.  He was raised on the family farm near Gary and attended school there. [&hell…

Marilyn Seeger passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN. Celebration of life for Marilyn will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 5:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Gary Graff Officiating. Burial will be held a…

David Robert Spear, 76, of Bakersfield, California passed away on November 27, 2019 at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 1, 1943 in Crookston, Minnesota, the third son of Jesse and Florence Spear.  His Dad affectionately nick-named him “Sweed” because of h…

Marvin Lawrence “Bud” Michaelson, age 92, of Euclid, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN, with his family by his side. Marvin was born on January 4, 1927, in Warren, MN, the son of the late Henry and Frances (Weiland) Michaelson.  He grew up on …

Connie Rae Ottinger, age 62, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away Friday evening, November 29, 2019, at Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home, following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born December 19, 1956, to Gail and Ramona Ness, in Turlock, California, Connie attended elementary school in Turlo…

Cora Howe, age 97, of Erskine, MN, passed away on Sunday, November 24th, at New Perspective Senior Living in Eagan, MN. Graveside services will be announced and held at a later date. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, rural Erskine. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Erskine. C…

Michael N. Eidenschink, age 55 of Park River, ND died Sunday, November 24, 2019 in Towner County, ND. Michael N. Eidenschink was born December 4, 1963 in Perham, MN the son of Norman and Marion (Krogman) Eidenschink. He grew up and attended school in Crookston, MN. He graduated from UMC in Crookston…

Mark Allan Bigger, 62, of Fertile, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his residence of natural causes on Monday, November 25, 2019. Born on May 14, 1957 at Detroit Lakes, MN, Mark was the oldest of five children of the union of Samuel and Norma (Yoki) Bigger. He was baptized and confirmed in the Luther…