Obituaries

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…

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…