Obituaries

Phyllis Mickelson, 94, Moorhead, MN, formerly Shelly, MN, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Eventide Homes in Moorhead. A family graveside service will be held at a later date at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Shelly. Arrangements with Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Homes Halstad, Minnesota.

Herman Melbourne Thompson, 90, of Fertile, MN, died on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN. He was born on March 13, 1929, to Hans and Mary (Rarick) Thompson at Climax, MN.  They moved to a farm in Woodside Township, near Maple Bay, MN, when Herman was 4 years old.  […

Carroll Swenson, 90, Fertile, MN, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home under the care of hospice. Funeral Service: 11:00 AM, Monday, August 12, 2019, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, MN. Visitation:  One hour before the service at the church. Interment: St. John’s L…

Sister Mary Jean Gust, OSB, died on July 31, 2019, at Mount Saint Benedict, Crookston, MN at the age of 91. Sister Mary Jean was born on September 15, 1927, the third child of George and Julia Gust of rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota.  She said that her childhood days were filled with peace. She [&…

Debbie Deitz, 65, Halstad, MN, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Halstad Living Center, Halstad, MN. Funeral: 11:00AM, Friday, August 2, 2019, at Halstad Lutheran Church, Halstad, MN. Visitation: One hour before the service. Burial: Quincy Cemetery, rural Grandin, ND. In lieu of flowers the family …

Judy (Rude) Stoxen, 66, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Fertile, MN, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Funeral: 11:00AM, Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, MN. Visitation: One hour before the funeral at the church on Wednesday. Burial: Concordia…

Irma Hemmingsen, age 98, of Fosston, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 23rd, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fosston. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31st, at Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston with the Rev. John Ragan officiating. Interment will be in Kingo Lutheran Cemet…

Dennis “Rocky” Lee Kaiser, 75, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on July 25, 2019 at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN after a courageous battle with myelofibrosis. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Irishman’s Shanty in Crookston on August 15, 2019. Family and friends are welcome to…

Thomas “Tommy” Bannister, 75, of Fertile, MN, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND surrounded by his family. Tommy was born on January 18, 1944, to Lewis and Maria (Beckwith) Bannister in Somerville, MA. Funeral: 11:00 AM Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Maple Lake L…

Madonna “Rose” Mireault, age 81, of Fosston, MN, passed away on Thursday, July 18th, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fosston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 26th, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fosston with Father JohnMelkies Suvakeen presiding. Interment will…