Obituaries

Brian Darin Pederson of Spring Hill, TN, formerly of Fertile, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Spring Hill on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. Brian was born April 30, 1967, in Fosston, MN. He was the son of Gene and Senora (Oakland) Pederson of Fertile, MN. Math and computer science were his favor…

Linda Elaine Kotera, 80, a beloved mother, and cherished friend passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, Minnesota.  Linda was born in Duluth, MN, on October 10, 1944, to loving parents, Fred and Laura (Banks) Fralick. Linda grew up in Duluth and graduated f…

Richard Allan Lee was born on April 2, 1951, in Ada, MN to Grant and Verona Lee of Perley, MN. Born the youngest of five children, he grew up on the family farm in rural Perley. He went to school in Borup, MN, where he was active in sports while also working on the farm. […]

Donald August Snyder, 101, passed away peacefully at the Summit in Crookston, MN, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.  He was born to August and Agnes (Gibeau) Snyder on the family farm in Fisher, MN.   Don attended Fisher school through the eighth grade and later obtained his GED.  Don helped his fathe…

Norma Fredricka Borden, 94, passed away peacefully holding her daughter’s hands on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, Minnesota.  Norma was born in Rockford, Illinois on March 30, 1930 to parents Gilbert and Agnes (Olstad) Hanson. Norma was a mother to five childre…

Sharon Ramberg, age 80, of Mentor, MN, passed away on Sunday, October 20th, at Riverview Hospital in Crookston, MN. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 25th, at Gosen Lutheran Church, rural McIntosh, MN, with Pastor Gary Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Rosehill C…

Fern Andersen, age 102, of Moorhead, MN, formerly Ulen, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Eventide Nursing Home, Moorhead.A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, in the Community Room at Eventide – the Linden in Moorhead. Funeral Serv…

Lori Gelen, 64, of Bemidji, MN went to her heavenly home on September 1, 2024 with close friends and relatives by her side. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024 at First Lutheran Church, Bemidji. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment wi…

Tanisha Acevedo, 39, of Crookston, MN, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, October 12, 2024. The funeral service honoring Tanisha’s life will be at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home on Monday, October 21, at 11:00 AM. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to services.

Margie Simonson, age 65, of Mentor, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10th, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 19th, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mentor with Father Larry Delaney presiding. Interment will be in Faith Lutheran C…