Obituaries

Ruby Ann Gaber, 61, of Warren, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep with family by her side on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the North Star Manor in Warren. She was born in Crookston, MN, on July 1, 1963 to loving parents, David and Shirley (Hinrichs) Gaber. Ruby grew up in Euclid and graduate…

Duane Darrel Brandner 84, a longtime Crookston businessman passed away surrounded by his family. Duane was born in Leola, South Dakota, April 19, 1940. The son of August and Leah (Spitzer) Brandner. He came to Crookston at his early age of ten. His whole life was in the printing business, at the age…

Dale Kennedy, age 60, peacefully died Tuesday December 10th at his home in Crookston, MN surrounded by his loving family. Dale Ray Kennedy was born May 20, 1964, in Leadville, CO to parents Byron and Georgene (Bergman) Kennedy. He graduated from High School in Midland Michigan in 1982. He learned to…

Lavada Lindsey, 58, a cherished mother and friend, known for her infectious laughter and fun-loving spirit, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was born in Park Rapids, Minnesota, on November 4, 1966, where she spent her younger years.  La…

Jeanne Brekken, 85, of Crookston passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Jeanne was born at St. Vincent Hospital in Crookston, MN on November 7, 1939 – the third of four children born to Philip and Mayme Fournier Dufault.  She grew up on their family farm NE…

Oakley Matthew Hanson was born on December 12, 2024, and sadly passed away shortly after on December 13, 2024.  He was born to Jacob and Isabella (Overgaard) Hanson, who will carry him in their hearts for the rest of their lives.  They are deeply saddened by this loss and will hold a private family …

Richard David Brouillard, 88, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at the Villa St. Vincent on Thursday, December 12, 2024. He was born the first of thirteen children in Crookston on February 9, 1936, to beloved parents Vital and Florence (St. Marie) Brouillard.  Growing up, Richard attende…

Sheldon Orville Roningen, 91 passed away peacefully, with friends by his side, on December 10, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Sheldon was born on the family farm on October 28, 1933, in Fisher, MN to parents Sam & Sophie (Kvamme) Roningen. Sheldon never married. He lived in the Fish…

Vera Lorraine Pester, 90, of rural Fisher, MN, died peacefully Saturday, Dec 7, 2024, at Villa St. Vincent, Crookston, MN, with her loving family at her side. Vera was born in Fisher, MN, on January 26, 1934, the daughter of Clarence E. and Mabel (Larson) Hannah. She lived in Fisher, MN, until age 3…

Gen Svare, 95, of Ada, Minnesota, passed away in the early morning on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Benedictine Care Community in Ada, where she had been a resident for a year. Genevieve Estelle Mobraten was born on January 22, 1929 at her home in rural Carlisle, Minnesota to Frances (Houg) and…