Obituaries

Robert G. Normandin, age 69, of Elko, NV, and formerly of Crookston, died June 5th, 2019 in Elko, NV. Arrangements are pending. Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home, Crookston.

Patricia Marjorie Vind, 81, of Montevideo, MN, formerly of Crookston, passed away Tuesday evening, June 4, 2019, at Luther Haven Nursing Home where she had been a resident since early in 2019. Pat, as she was affectionately known to her family and friends, was born in Gresham, OR on November 16, 193…

Patsy Hagl, of Red Lake Falls, MN unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating and Deacon John Bruggeman. Burial will be held …

Louise Barbara Schultz, 88, of Crookston, MN, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 4, 2019, at RiverView Health in Crookston. Louise was born in Red Lake Falls, MN on November 13, 1930, the only child of George and Sophie (Busse) Tischart. She grew up on the family farm at nearby Wylie, MN and was ba…

Connie Marie Dickerson “Skipper” 66 of Red Lake Falls, MN died peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2019, at home. Memorial service to celebrate Skipper’s life will be held 1:00 PM on Friday, June 7, 2019, at Sunview Center in Red Lake Falls, MN. Connie was born on January 25, 1953, in Wapello, Iowa to Ber…

Reverend Doctor Dean M. Bell, 73, of Ada, MN, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Benedictine Care Community, Ada, MN. Dean Michael Bell was born in Minneapolis, MN, on December 27, 1945.  He was baptized on January 10, 1946 at the orphanage in Minneapolis.  Through adoption, he was welcomed into the ho…

Joseph “Joe” Stach, 69, Ada, MN, died Monday, May 27, 2019, at Benedictine Care Community, Ada, MN, with his family by his side. Joe was born March 3, 1950, in Breckenridge, MN, the son of Emil and Josephine (Barina) Stach. After his school years, he worked in the turkey production field in several …

David (Bud) Sandem, 78, Beltrami, MN, beloved brother, uncle and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on May 26, 2019.  He entered this world on March 28, 1941 in Crookston, MN, born to Soffus and Erma Sandem.   He went to school in Beltrami and Fertile and graduated from Fertile High Sch…

Theodore “Ted” Curfman, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2019, at his home, at the age of 68. The memorial to celebrate Ted’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, June 3, 2019, at Epiphany Station, 403 N. Main in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Matty [……

Nancy Elizabeth Melby, 84, of Crookston, Minnesota, died Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota with family at her side. Nancy was born in Barnesville, Minnesota to Otto and Edith (Anderson) Bergan on September 23, 1934.  She was the second of four daughters. Her fami…