Obituaries

Connie Rae Smith, 75, of Crookston, MN, passed away Friday evening, December 1, 2023, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. She had been in failing health for several months. Connie was born on November 29, 1948, in Crookston, MN, one of 8 children of the union of Walter and Delores (Gullekson) Smith. The…

Lucille M. Ellingworth, age 80, of Gary, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, surrounded by her family at Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, with a prayer service starting at 6:30 pm, at Anderson Family …

Jennifer Clara (Michael) Nesvig, 64, passed away suddenly on November 27, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. Jennifer was born on July 1, 1959, to Joseph and Emily Michael in Bo, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Jennifer grew up and attended grade school in Sierra Leone, then moved to Ireland a…

Virginia Ann (Rustad) Spear, 83, of Gentilly, MN, passed away at her home Tuesday, November 28, 2023, comforted by her loving family gathered at her bedside. Virginia was born on March 16, 1940, one of seven children of the union of Orville and Orella (Hedberg) Rustad. Sadly, her twin sister, Maren,…

Darlene Madonna Rose Highness, 82, died unexpectedly on November 23, 2023, in her home in Crookston, MN. Darlene was born August 28, 1941, in Crookston, MN, the daughter of Charles and Rose Walsh (McShea). Darlene graduated from the Cathedral School, Crookston, MN, class of 1959. When Darlene was yo…

Candice Susan Wise, 78, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, November 27, 2023, in the Benedictine Living Community in Crookston, MN. Candy, as she was affectionately known to family and friends throughout her life, was born on July 11, 1945, in Virginia, MN, the daughter o…

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 …