Obituaries

Duane Trandem, 84, from Halstad, MN, died peacefully on Sunday evening, March 17, 2024, at home surrounded by family following a courageous battle with ALS. Duane was born at home in Anthony Township on April 5, 1939, to Orvis and Alma (Haugan) Trandem.  He was baptized and confirmed at East March R…

Joyce Louise Hagen, 69, passed away peacefully at home in Scottsdale, AZ on March, 14, 2024 with her family by her side. Born June 30, 1954 in Crookston, MN to Thomas and Virginia Hagen, Joyce was the seventh of eight children. Joyce married Kurt Friedrich Eickhof on December 26, 1987 at Trinity Lut…

Sharon Ann Krenzel, 78, of Euclid, MN, passed away in the Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND, Sunday morning, March 17, 2024, with her daughters at her side. Sharon was born on September 17, 1945, at Harvey, ND, the daughter of Rochus and Ella (Schmike) Heilman. While growing up on the family farm ne…

Betty Ueland, age 88, of Fertile, MN, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2024, with her family at her side. Betty Arlene Haugen was born on November 11, 1935, to Helmer and Bergliot (Pederson) Haugen at home on the farm, minutes before her twin sister, Beverly. She grew up in a family of [&…

On March 7, 2024, with open arms, God welcomed home His good and faithful servant, Barbara Jo Oistad, 85, Fertile, MN.  She was surrounded by her loving family. Barbara (Babs) was born October 8, 1938, in Crookston, MN to Benjamin and Josephine (Christianson) Hamre. She grew up on a farm in Beltrami…

Mary Ann Louise (Hagford) Wastweet recently passed away. Mary was born on May 5, 1934 to Olaf and Edith Mabel (Johnson) Hagford in Minneapolis, MN. In the true spirit of this woman, this narrative should be sung instead of read! Nevertheless… Mary Ann was raised in Northeast Minneapolis the third of…

John Francis Abeld, 75, of Crookston, MN, passed away at his home Friday evening, March 8, 2024, with his loving family at his side. He had been courageously battling cancer for several years. John was born at Austin, MN on June 23, 1948, the son of Richard and Evelyn (Bissen) Abeld. He was baptized…

Dennis “Spanky” William Sullivan of Benedictine Living Community, in Shakopee, MN, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024, at the age of 95, with his beloved wife Mona at his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 11 am, with a gathering from 9 to 10:45 am, [&he…

Lonnie Ray Kleven passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the age of the 49 in Crookston, MN.  Lonnie was born on May 22, 1974, to the late Marvin and Julia (Lindstrom) Kleven. He was baptized on June 29, 1975, into the Lutheran faith at Bethel Lutheran Church in Karlstad, MN.  Lonnie grew up [&hel…

Barbara Lee (Robertson) Leas, 84, of Crookston, MN passed away Monday evening, March 4, 2024, at her home in Summit Assisted Living in Crookston. Bobbie, as she was affectionately known, was born August 28, 1939, in Fertile, MN to Beatrice and Lester Robertson. She attended public school in Crooksto…