Obituaries

Kathryn (Kathy) Lynn Swenson passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, at the Fair Meadow Nursing home in Fertile, MN. She was born on December 9, 1958, at St Francis Hospital of Crookston, MN to Roy and Mertle Scully of Gentilly, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in …

David John Hegge, 61, of Eldred, MN, passed away at his home on Monday, March 25th, 2024, of natural causes. A Memorial Service for David will be held at a date yet to be determined. The Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home, Crookston, is assisting with funeral arrangements and messages of condolence may b…

Daniel Eldon Cramb, 73, known affectionately as “Dan” to his loved ones, has sadly passed away at Riverview Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born in Crookston, MN, on August 7, 1950, Dan’s journey came to an unexpected end on March 29, 2024. Dan was a dedicated…

Jean Marie Thomforde, 85, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully in her home, early Friday morning, March 29, 2024, with her devoted family at her side. Born on December 5, 1938, in Crookston, Jean was the daughter of Norman and Lulu (Peltier) Bratrud. She was baptized and confirmed in the Trinity…

Lyle Gene Joseph, 73, of Fillmore, UT, and formerly of Carlin, NV, passed away peacefully on March 30th, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Lyle was born January 26th, 1951, to George and Lois (Broin) Joseph in Crookston, MN. Lyle was the 4th of 8 children. He attended school in Crookston and…

On March 28, 2024, Patricia Arlene (Loveland) Sinks, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at age 95. Pat was born in 1928 to John and Helen Loveland in St. Paul Minnesota.  She graduated from Monroe High School and attended St. Catherine’s College.  In 1949 she married Charles Sinks.  Tog…

Gary Lee Coauette, 67, lifelong resident of Crookston, MN, passed away Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024, in the Benedictine Living Community Crookston with his loving family by his side. Gary was born on December 7, 1956, in Crookston, the son of Harvey and Doris (LaPlante) Coauette. He was baptize…

David DeHaan of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his rural home. Mass of Christian burial for David will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner off…

Leland “Bud” Duane Ellingson, 90, revered longtime Crookston, MN educator, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 23, 2024, in the Benedictine Living Community-Crookston with many of his family by his side. Bud, as he was affectionately known throughout his life, was born at Dahlen, ND on April 22, 1…

Donald Charles Fall, 73, of Crookston, MN, passed away at RiverView Health in Crookston on Sunday, March 24, 2024, with loving family at his side. Don was born in Bemidji, MN on January 12, 1951, to Robert and Marie (Forkenbrock) Fall. He attended St. Philip’s Catholic School through the 8th grade f…