Obituaries

Frank Sylvan Johnson, 70 of Crookston MN, passed away peacefully at Altru Hospital on February 21, 2025. He was born in Grand Forks ND on January 8, 1955 to parents Kenneth and Audrey (Suprenant) Johnson, and was the first of four children. Frank grew up on the family farm, where he developed a love…

Mary Delores Tuseth, 94, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025.  Mary was born on February 3rd,1931 in Crookston, Minnesota to Frank and Angeline (Willette) Stainbrook.  She was the sixth of thirteen children.  Mary was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. She graduated from Cathedral…

Cherith Janelle Grove, 30, of Fargo, passed away due to health complications on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by abundant love. Cherith Janelle was born on July 25th, 1994, in Warren, Minnesota, fifth of seven children born to Ward and Pamela Grove. Graduating fro…

Duane C. Hanson, 83, Fertile, MN, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston,MN. Duane was born on December 3, 1941 to Elmer and Mabel (Larson) Hanson in Fertile, MN. He graduatedfrom Fertile High School in 1960 and joined the MN Army National Guard shortly thereafter. He wa…

Mark Donald Snyder, 56, passed away early Sunday morning, February 23, 2025. He was born in Crookston, Minnesota on April 1st, 1968, the tenth child of Donald Francis and Marie Blanche (French) Snyder. He was a life-long, devoted Catholic. Mark graduated from Central High School in 1986. In high sch…

Jennifer Ann Gullekson, 79, died peacefully at home with her husband Gary and children by her side on Friday, February 21, 2025, after a short struggle with cancer. Jennifer was born April 7, 1945 to Norman and Gladys Erickson. She had a happy childhood with her brothers, who everyone knew as Jimmy,…

Dale D. Carpenter, 93, of Crookston, Minnesota passed away peacefully with family at her side on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Villa St. Vincent, Crookston.  Dale was born on May 25, 1931, to loving parents Otto and Betsy (Hanson) Henrickson at home in Lancaster, Minnesota. Dale attended …

Andrew Greg Schmiedt, age 45, of Crookston, Minnesota, sadly passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1979, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Andrew grew up in Little Falls, Minnesota, and graduated from Little Falls High School in 1997. After graduation, he bravely joined the…

Brad Sistad, age 60, of Fosston, MN, and formerly of Crookston, MN, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 16th, at Mission Nursing Home in Plymouth, MN. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21st, at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston with the Rev. Peter Lurvey officiating.…

Charlotte Ann Wagner, 86, a lifelong Fisher, MN resident, passed away Sunday evening, February 16, 2025, in the Benedictine Living Community- Crookston with her loving family at her side. With her health in decline she had come to BLCC for comfort care this past January 9th. Charlotte was born in Fi…