Obituaries

Thomas James O’Neill, 68, of Beltrami, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 12, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Wadena, MN, Tom grew up and attended parochial schools in Staples, MN. Following his high school graduation, Tom enlisted in the United States Navy and at times, …

Sonja Bray, 84, of Crookston, MN passed away on Friday, November 17th at McIntosh Senior Living in McIntosh, MN. Sonja Helen Engen was born on September 16th, 1939 in Crookston, MN, the daughter of Ivar and Mary (Boe) Engen. She was raised in Climax, MN where she graduated from high school in 1957. …

Eric Allan Rudnik, 46, of Crookston, MN, battled ill health for several months before passing away Sunday evening, November 26, 2023, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, while surrounded by his loving family. Eric was born in Crookston on February 13, 1977 to Curtis and LeeAnn (Otto) Parkin. He was bapt…

James “Jim” Leroy Maurseth, 80, Ada, MN, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND. James Leroy Maurseth was born on October 7, 1943, to Torfen and Norma (Christenson) Maurseth in Northwood, ND. Jim graduated from Northwood High School and joined the National Guard …

Michael J. Lundby, 72, of East Grand Forks, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial is at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721. Funeral Mass will be …

Sheila Mae (Radi) Hanson, 72, of Crookston, MN, died Wednesday evening, November 15, 2023, with her husband Randy by her side. Sheila was born in Crookston on May 18, 1951, and was the daughter of Earl and Eleanor (Olson) Radi. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cr…

Courtney Kleven “Corky,” 75, of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away suddenly on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2023, at his Lake Sarah home in rural Erskine, MN. Courtney Craig Kleven was born April 21, 1948, in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Charles Melvin and Lucille Ellen (Solberg) Kleven. He attended Lafa…

Calman L. Bredman, 99, of Ada, MN, passed away in Benedictine Living Community Ada late Wednesday evening, November 8, 2023. He had recently moved to the long-term care facility from Mission Court Assisted Living. Cal, as he was known throughout his life, was born on October 6, 1924, at Twin Valley,…

Mary Eleanor Kujawa, 88, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at the Benedictine Living Community in Crookston Thursday morning, November 9, 2023, from Cancer, with some of her family members at her side. Mary was born in Perham, MN, on July 29, 1935, one of three children of the union of John a…

Barbara Jean Myhrer DeHaan, 78, of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Sanford Hospital in Fargo. She departed this world on November 7, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and love. Barbara was born on March 9, 1945, in Thief River Falls, MN, to …