Obituaries

Eric Renek Bean Schulz, was born on December 17, 2024, at Sanford Fargo Hospital, ND, to his adoring parents, Imre Schulz and Macy Jo Boushey.  From the moment he arrived, he brought joy to his family. Sadly, Eric departed us on January 7, 2025. Though his time with us was fleeting, Eric’s impact wa…

Darlene H. Mahlum passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 due to complications from Multiple Myeloma. She was born April 7, 1935 to Harry and Dorthy (Broers) Benson at Faith Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She started her education at the country school of Cheerful…

Joyce Elaine Sullivan, 97, of Crookston, MN, beloved mother and member of the community passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025.  She was born in Crookston, on June 26, 1927, to Clarence and Bernetta (Savard) Capistran. Joyce graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1945.  She met Leo “Alf…

Richard Maygra, 69, of Crookston MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January  12, 2025. After a yearlong battle with cancer, he was called to his eternal home, with his family by his side, and his beloved dog Max who was his constant companion. Richard was born on January 27, 1955, to his lov…

Merlin Stone, age 75, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Friday, January 10th, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 18th, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mentor with Father Larry Delany and Father Dave Super Concelebrating. Interment will be…

Wyatt Sauve, 25, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Rev. Jonathan Dodson officiating. Visitation will be held o…

Paul Allen Meyer, 42, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at Riverview Health Hospital on Sunday, January 5, 2025.  He was born in Crookston on January 8, 1982, to parents, Norman and Delilah (Levi) Meyer and was the second of three children.    Paul grew up going to the fam…

Joseph Henry Hagl passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN. Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schrei…

Orlando “Punky” Sannes, age 80, of Fertile, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile. A memorial service will held Friday, January 3, 2025, at 2:00pm, with a time of gathering beginning 1 hour before, at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Twin Valley, MN. I…

Nancy Barbara Christian, 90, of Fertile, MN, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, December 30, 2024, surrounded by family. Nancy Barbara Fritz was born on December 19, 1934, in Austin, MN the youngest of eight children born to Pastor Charles and Pauline (Peterson) Fritz. She was bapti…