Obituaries

Bennie Almer Nelson, a devoted family man and dedicated car enthusiast, passed away peacefully at his home on August 9, 2023, with his family by his side. Born on November 5, 1952, in Grafton, ND, to loving parents Everett and Stella Nelson, Bennie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cheris…

Joan (Brown) Aagenes, age 72, of Fosston, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 5th, at her home with family by her side. A Celebration of Life and open house will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 19th, at the home of Brett and Jodee Brown, 13843 330th St. SE, Mentor, MN [&helli…

John L. Opgrand, a man of strength and charm, embarked on his life journey on April 3rd, 1917, as the fifth of sixteen children born to Anton and Gida (Eina) Opgrand in the town of Hitterdal, Minnesota. Raised in the charming town of Ulen, John’s vibrant spirit and athletic skill shone through…

Walter Schneidermann, age 89, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen. A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., with a visitation starting one hour before, at Maranatha Free Lutheran Church in Ulen. Burial will take place…

Dallas Leroy Stortroen, a beloved member of the Climax community, passed away on August 3, 2023, at the Benedictine Living Community in Crookston, Minnesota. He will be remembered as a hardworking individual with a vibrant personality and numerous interests. Born on December 25, 1940, in Crookston, …

Rita Marie Griffin March 29, 1941 – May 6, 2023 Rita was born in Erskine, Minnesota, to Dr. William & Loretta Kostick, and spent her childhood in Fertile, Minnesota, with her parents and four siblings. She was a cheerleader in high school, sophomore class president, active in student government,…

Darin J. Kolness, 55, Halstad, MN, formerly Hendrum, MN entered eternal life on July 31, 2023, at Halstad Living Center with his family by his side. Darin was born January 16, 1968, in Moorhead, MN, to Leydon “Laddie” Kolness and Beverly (Cotton) Kolness. Born with Down Syndrome and a pr…

Grace Haaland, 89, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Halstad Living Center in Halstad, MN. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with a prayer service at 6:30 pm, at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Twin Valley. A [&hel…

Penny Herzog, age 69, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm, with a prayer service beginning at 6:30 pm, […]

Allen Ray Stortroen, 67, a Crookston, MN native, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at his home Saturday morning, July 29, 2023. Allen was born on July 31, 1955, in Crookston, the 5th of 6 children of the union of Sidney H. and Lois Eva (Bennen) Stortroen. He was baptized and confirmed at …