Obituaries

Janice Olson, 74, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 16, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Jeff Lytle officiating. Visitation w…

Morris Eugene Haugen, 85, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Sunday, August 11, 2024.  He was born the only boy out of four children, on January 31, 1939, in Erskine, MN, to adoring parents, Anton and Margaret (Olson) Haugen. Growing up, Morris att…

Sherman Hoseth, age 93, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND. A visitation will be held Friday, August 16, 2024, from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm, with a prayer service starting at 6:30 pm at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Twin Valley. A funeral service will…

Lonnie Anderson, age 69, of Ogema, MN, formerly of Ulen, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.  A visitation will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm, with a prayer servic…

Mavis Arvidson of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Villa St. Vincent in Cookston, MN. Funeral service for Mavis will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Alllen Bertilrud, …

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…