Obituaries

Rudolph Milan Applequist, 81, of Crookston, passed away peacefully on Sunday—his most restful of day of the week—February 16, 2025 at the Villa St. Vincent.  He was born September 11, 1943. “Rudy” as he was lovingly called, along with his twin sister Judy were the oldest of seven children of th…

Stephen R. Caillier, age 97 of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at Villa St. Vincent on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Steve was born May 15, 1927, in Crookston, MN. He grew up on the family farm near Gentilly, MN one of 13 children, and was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Catholic Church i…

Arlen R. Oanes, 81, rural Hillsboro, ND, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Halstad Living Center in Halstad, MN. Arlen Rangvald Oanes was born on March 9, 1943 in Fargo, North Dakota, the son of Rangvald and Emma (Aamot) Oanes. He spent his childhood on the family farm in Herberg To…

Kathleen “Kathy” Sautter, age 76, beloved, spouse, mother, grandmother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on February 7, 2025. She entered this world on September 14, 1948, in Crookston Minnesota to Rosaire and Alice Boucher. She was united in marriage on September 15, 1973, to Ran…

Edward “Ed” Dahle, 85, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Riverview Health in Crookston, MN surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service for Ed will be held 4:00 PM on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Jonathan…

Lou Ann Anderson, 92, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was born on June 30, 1932, to loving parents William and Marie (LaCross) Marleau in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. A funeral service for Lou Ann’s family and friends will be h…

Larry Duane Paulson, age 73, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born on April 20, 1951 as one of four children to loving parents Delmer and Eunice (Larson) Paulson in Fargo, North Dakota. Larry grew up in Crookston, got his first job at the Grand Theater, and wo…

Judith Ione Rockefeller, 75, of Crookston, sadly passed away unexpectedly in Fargo, ND, at SanfordMedical Center on Friday, February 7, 2025. She was born in Clinton, IA, on June 8, 1949, to parentsDonald and Shirley (Wuske) Jenkin. Growing up, Judy’s father loved to travel and she lived between Sou…

Phyllis Mae Arneson was born on April 23, 1929, in Fergus Falls, MN, to Arne and Mayme (Miklebost) Arneson. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. Phyllis grew up in Fergus Falls, where she attended school and was an active member of the band, Girls Athletic Ass…

Raymond Kenneth Zammert, 87, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at the Villa St. Vincent on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.  He was born in Warren, MN, on January 29, 1938, to parents Henry and Susie (Diedrich) Zammert.  The memorial service honoring Ray’s life will be held on Thursday, February 13…