Obituaries

Maynard C. Tradewell, age 86 of Coon Rapids, passed away surrounded by family on June 14, 2025. Maynard was incredibly proud of where he came from and took great pride in his family. He was always quick to share a story or a jokewith anyone willing to listen. At heart, he was a farm boy […]

Marsha Kay Clow, 75 passed away peacefully on June 17th, 2025, at The Villa St. Vincent nursing home in Crookston, with loving family by her side. She was born on May 12, 1950, at St. Francis Hospital in Crookston, Minnesota, to parents Leo and Mary (Benson) Murray. Marsha proudly took on the role o…

Colleen “Coe” Dahlen, age 68, of Gastonia, NC, formerly of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on June 3, 2025, at his residence. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Twin Valley, MN. Arrangements entrusted to Anderson Family Funer…

Sister Evelyn Strei, age 96, died peacefully on June 12, 2025, at Villa St Vincent Nursing Home, Crookston, MN. Sister Evelyn was born was born March 24, 1929, in Big Stone City, South Dakota, the sixth of twelve children of Joseph and Cecilia (Karels) Strei. She was baptized Louise Jean and called …

Ronald “Ron” Joseph Capistran, 73 of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away peacefully at home under the care of his wife and Hospice of the Red River Valley after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Ron was born in Crookston, MN to Duane Joseph Capistran and Violet Opal (Winger) Capistr…

Mark Andrew Anderson, beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away suddenly of unknown cause while bicycling with his dog on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on December 9, 1962, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mark was lovingly adopted by Dr. Clayton and Lila Anderson of Ada, Minnesota. H…

Richard Allen Hegg, age 90, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, June 13, 2025, lovingly surrounded by his family. He was born to loving parents Joseph and Hannah (Helgeson) Hegg on October 27, 1934, in Fisher, Minnesota. Growing up, Richard attended Crookston Public Schools. His educationa…

Anthony Edward Kuznik, age 85, of Hibbing passed away February 2, 2025, at the Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.  Tony was born September 23, 1939, in Ely, MN, to Anton and Katherine Kuznik.  He attended Ely Community College, Bemidji State University, The University of Minnesota, and attained h…

Robert Charles Pester, known fondly to many as Bob, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2025 at the age of 76 with his family by his side. He was born on August 9th, 1948, to Charles and Etha Pester and grew up on the Pester Farm just outside of Crookston, MN. He graduated from Crookston Central High …

William (Bill) F. Janssen, 89, died on June 13, 2025, at RiverView Hospital with his loving family by his side. Bill was born on February 27, 1936, in Crookston, Minnesota. He was united in marriage 69 years ago to Doris Ann Palmer. They raised four children, Cindy, Kathy, Scott, and Todd. Bill work…