Obituaries

Joyce Paulette Klask, 67, Ada, Minnesota, died Friday, September 27, 2019, at the Halstad Living Center Halstad, Minnesota, after a brief illness. Joyce was born July 20, 1952 to Harry and Ella (Rinerson) Broers in Ada, MN. She was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Twin Valley, MN. After graduati…

Gerald Bregier of Erskine, MN formerly of Plummer, MN passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, MN. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schre…

Thomas Charles “Tuna” Nimens, 66, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 7, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Crookston on April 13, 1953, one of 6 children of the union of Wilfred “Bill” and Patricia “Pat” (Sullivan) Nimens. He grew up…

Floyd Harvey Stave, 82, of Crookston, MN, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 22, 2019, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks with his family at his side. Floyd was born at Lengby, MN on April 13, 1937 to John and Hazel (Larson) Stave. He grew up on the family farm and attended a nearby country s…

Lawrence “Larry” Peterson, 78, of Lockhart passed away peacefully on September 20, 2019, in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 10, 1941 to Lawrence O. and Theodora  Peterson in their home in Lockhart. Larry was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at First English Lu…

Nancy Augusta Tollefson, of rural Crookston, MN, passed away at her home early Saturday morning, September 21, 2019, with members of her loving family by her side. Together with Dwain, her husband of 60 years, they raised 8 children: Susan, Sandy, Valerie, Dawn, Mike, Diane, Robert, and Heidi.  Thei…

Margaret Jennifer Houske, 66, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 7, 2019, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks with her loving family at her side. Jennifer, as she was best known throughout her life, was born in Crookston, MN on February 13, 1953, the daughter of Clifford …

Glen Vernon Torkelson, child of God, died peacefully at age 89, on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at the Villa Nursing Home in Crookston. Glen had a cheerful spirit and celebrated daily devotions with his wife, Lucile. He was a devoted Christian who lived a life of service. Glen Torkelson was born t…

Elwyn Wesley “Ike” Harrington, 72, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at his home Monday afternoon, September 16, 2019, with his loving wife, Phylis, at his side, just as she had been throughout his years of illness. Though also known as E.W. Harrington, Ike was always “Ike” to his family and …

Charles Gordon, the son of Charles and Gena (Guttormson) Joop, was born on August 6, 1932.  He grew up in Borup, MN and later studied auto body repair in Moorhead. He was employed by the Corwin Churchill Company in Fargo, where he especially enjoyed painting cars. Muriel Ann Jensen was born on June …