Obituaries

Wayne Alan Wilkens, 63, of Ada, MN, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 3, 2024. Born in Ada, MN on June 14, 1961, to Betty and the late William “Willie” Wilkens, Wayne dedicated his life to his career of carpentry, drywall finishing and farming. Wayne started his career traveling thro…

Walfred “Wally” Alvin Nyland was born, at home, in Becker County to Thomas and Lillian (Harvala) Nyland. Wally earned his GED and enlisted in the United States Army on November 19, 1953. His training began at Fort Riley, KS and continued in Japan and Korea; finishing his tour of duty at …

Bruce Michael Shirley, 72, Fargo, ND, died on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Essentia Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Bruce was born on July 12, 1952 in Ada, MN, the son of Leland “Smokey” and Nina (Vigesaa) Shirley. He was baptized and confirmed at Winchester Lutheran Church in Borup, MN. B…

Wallace (Wally) Knutson, 86, passed away at the Benedictine Living Community Crookston on Sunday, August 4, 2024, with his niece and caregiver, Linda Morgan, by his side. Wally was born in Warroad, MN on April 13, 1938, the oldest son of William and Hannah (Erlanson) Knutson. Together with his broth…

Tamra “Tammy” Jean Ness, 59, of Ada, Minn., passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Born on February 11, 1965, in Oakes, N.D., she was the first daughter of Gene and Janet Hajek. Tammy’s academic journey was a shining example of dedication and intellect. S…

Joel Vaughn Amiot, 56, of Crookston, MN, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements, and an obituary and service information will be available by the latter part of the week of August 5th. Messages of condolence may…

James Sauve, 60, of Bloomington, MN, formerly of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at St John’s Hospital, Maplewood, MN. Service of the word for James will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN, with Father Bob…

Ellen’s life will be celebrated at a Memorial Service to be held at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home on her birthday, Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation with the family will be for one hour prior. The service will be livestreamed by going to Ellen’s obituary age at www.stenshoelhouske.co…

Julie Syverson, age 79, of Ulen, MN, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, in her home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 2:00pm, with a visitation 1 hour before, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ulen. Interment will be at Bethlehem We…

Dorothy “Bonnie” Heng of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND. Funeral service for Bonnie will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reve…