Obituaries

Ralph Orin Bowman, 80, of Crookston, MN, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, after a courageous battle with renal Kidney failure. Ralph was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Ralph and Louise (Marchant) Bowman. Ralph spent his early years residing with his pat…

Justin Alan Isaacson, 34, of Warroad, MN, and formerly of Crookston, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, September 23, 2023. Justin was born to Dean and Linda (Lubarski) Isaacson in Crookston at Riverview on July 15, 1989. After high school, he moved to Warroad, MN, where he met Jennif…

It with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Francis “Franny” Duane DeBoer, 91, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Franny passed away peacefully at his home on September 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Franny’s journey in life began i…

After a brief and courageous battle with lung cancer, Timothy J. Smith, 42, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died in his home surrounded by his loving family, friends, and his beloved pets. Tim was born on July 3, 1981, the son of Dale and Doris (Przybilla) Smith in Crookston, Minnesota. He was raised …

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…