Obituaries

Karen Kay Raymond, 66, of Crookston, MN, passed away late Friday morning, January 13, 2023, in the Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND, with family at her side. Karen was born in Wichita, KS on January 3, 1957, the daughter of Jack Vance and Kathleen Mae Kochman. They later moved to Salida, CO where h…

Elaine Irene Morvig, 91 rural Winger, MN died on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Perham Living Center, Perham, MN with her family around her. Elaine was born on October 12, 1931, in rural Crookston, MN to Arthur and Louise (Demarais) Solie. Elaine was baptized on January 2, 1932, and confirmed on May 20…

Gary Lane, 71, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away with his loving family by his side at his residence on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 6:00 PM on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp Offici…

Francis David Devos Jr., 76, of Crookston, MN, passed away Monday afternoon, January 9, 2023, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND after battling cancer for 11 years. Sonny, as he was affectionately known throughout his life, was born on June 29, 1946 at Grafton, ND, the first born of 10 children of th…

Susan K. Qualley, 57, Fertile, MN, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, with family by her side. Susan Kay Steenerson was born on July 8, 1965 in Thief River Falls, MN, the daughter of Allan and Deloris (Roese) Steenerson. Sue lived in Thief River Falls, …

Bruce D. Moses, 70, of Crookston, MN, passed away Thursday morning, January 5, 2023, at McIntosh Senior Living in McIntosh, MN. A Crookston native, Bruce was born on July 3, 1952 to Duane and Dora (Oien) Moses and graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1970. Survivors include his mothe…

Kim Steven Christopherson, 67, of Crookston passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 4, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family. He’d been diagnosed with cancer in October. A family graveside service will be held in the spring at Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston. Arrangements are with the Stenshoel-Hou…

Duane R. Amundson, 87, of Ulen, MN, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Duane Reinhart Amundson was born on October 25, 1935, at home on his family farm in rural Ulen, to Otto and Hazel (Winjum) Amundson. Duane graduated from Ulen High School in 1953 and entered the …

Bruce Allen Rylander, age 74 of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, after a 3-year courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family that loved him dearly. On August 5, 1948, he was born to Milton and Irene “Dolly” (Nelson) Rylander in St Paul, MN. He spent his early years and…

Mary Louise Amiot, 84, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at her home early Sunday morning, December 4, 2022, with loving family by her side. Mary Lou, as she was affectionately known throughout her life, was born on July 31, 1938, to Louis and Louise (Noel) Audette on their farm near Huot, MN…