Obituaries

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 …

Muriel Ann Jensen was born on June 14, 1946 to her proud parents, Kenneth and Luella (Lewis) Jensen.  She graduated, as Salutatorian, from Breckenridge High School in 1964.  Muriel continued her education at North Dakota State School of Science and Moorhead State College, receiving her degree in Med…

Frances L. Chandler, 93, a longtime Euclid, MN resident, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at the Riverview Hospital in Crookston, MN with her loving family at her side. Frances was born January 25, 1926 to James and Louise (Potucek) Vonasek in rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota. She attended s…

Lonnie R. Sullivan, 58, of Crookston, transitioned into spirit on September 13, 2019, with her family by her side at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston. Lonnie was born April 6, 1961, to Donald and Betty (Johnson) Fontaine in Crookston, Minnesota. She delivered papers as a child in Crookston, moved to M…

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. The memorial service for Jennifer Houske will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the Sand Hill Lutheran Chur…