Obituaries

Robert John Hawkins, 67, of Halstad, MN, passed peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Robbie was born on December 19, 1955, in Fargo, ND to Martin and Verna (Orre) Hawkins. Robbie would often joke about his birth and how his interest in electronics and tec…

Mary Ellen Normandin, 73, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Monday afternoon, September 11, 2023, in RiverView Health while surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Georgetown, MN on August 6, 1950, one of twelve children of the union of Andrew and Rose (Brunelle) Hermann. While growing u…

Fayne A. Keeler, 60, Crookston, MN, formerly of Erskine, MN, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Benedictine Care Community in Ada, MN. Fayne Ann Keeler was born on December 14, 1962, in Red Lake Falls, MN to Ardith (Wadenah) and Larry Sr. Eckstein. She graduated from high school and wen…

Randall Wayne Hughes of Crookston, MN ends his undefeated record proving doctors wrong on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.  He was 71. He started the streak on July 12, 1952, in Escondido, CA, and at the age of 5 had his first open heart surgery.  He moved to Minnesota at the age of 18, attending colle…

Gloria Elizabeth Kordahl Kaste, 79, of Fertile, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 31, 2023. Gloria was born in St. Paul, MN, on October 2, 1943, to Axel and Alice (Opsal) Kordahl. She was a long-time member of Little Norway Lutheran Church in Fertile. The daughter of a Luther…

Brenda Ann Desrosier, 60, passed away at home in Crookston on August 29, 2023.  There will be a memorial service at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 9:00 AM.  Please go to www.stenshoelhousk…

Raymond Efta of Greenbush, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN. Mass of Christian Burial for Raymond will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, September 11, 2023, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Father Craig Vasek officiat…

Blair F. Tufte, 65, Ada, MN, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at his residence near Ada of natural causes. Celebration of Life Service:7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home, Ada, MN. Visitation: 5:00 PM until the time of the service on Wednesday, September 2…

David Earl Volkerding, 84, of Ada, MN, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023, at Benedictine Care Community. David was born in Ada on August 9, 1939, to Earl and Violet (Mikkleson) Volkerding. He was baptized and later confirmed at First Lutheran Church and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.…

Harry Newman Manole, 90, known affectionately as “The Sweetheart Bread Man” and renowned for having the “best buns in town,” dedicated his life to serving the community of Crookston. He was a beloved figure, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those he encountered. Wit…