Obituaries

Patrick Jay Madigan June 5, 1967-November 26, 2022 Word of Pat Madigan’s untimely passing spread quickly on Saturday morning, November 26, 2022, and right away, for so many across the United States and Canada, the stories about him began pouring out. In one way or another, most of them had to …

Robert “Bob” Yanish, age 79, of Fargo, ND, died Monday, November 21, 2022, in Bethany on 42nd, Fargo. Robert Michael Yanish was born in Boise,  Idaho, on April 29, 1943, to a military couple, Robert J. and Alice M. (Stensgaard) Yanish.  Bob’s early years found them living at several mili…

James John “Jim” Lundon, 92, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Thanksgiving evening, November 24, 2022, with his loving family at his side. Jim was born on September 10, 1930, on a farm in Hegne township of Norman County, between the towns of Hendrum and Ada, MN. The son of David and Mary (Cahalan…

Douglas Dwain Carey, 90, of Crookston, MN, passed away early Sunday morning, November 27, 2022, at the Bethany Living Center in Fargo, ND. In order to be closer to his family as his health began to diminish he had come to Bethany from his Crookston home 6 weeks ago. Douglas, or Doug as he was [&hell…

Jeffery S. Hegg, 65, Fertile, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his residence. Jeffery Scott Hegg was born on December 23, 1956, to Harvey and Lorraine (Bennen) Hegg in Crookston, MN. Jeff graduated from Fertile Beltrami High School in 1975. Jeff was a selfless man, always willing t…

Rita Henriette Plante (Desrosier) died on Nov. 7th 2022 in Fort Myers, FL. She was 85 years old. Rita was born in Kertsonville Township near Crookston, MN, on May 29, 1937. She was the daughter of Albert and Stella (Perreault) Desrosier. Albert and Stella had eight children. The family farmed in the…

On November 13, 2022, Ruby Lynn Soft of Crookston, MN passed away into God’s grace after a difficult battle with chronic illness. Ruby was born in Fort Yates, North Dakota, grew up in Mobridge, South Dakota, and spent her final years in Minnesota with her dearest friends. A warrior throughout her ma…

Eric Wayne Johnson, 43, Ada, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, with family by his side. Eric was born on August 30, 1979, to Ralph and Karen (Kvendru) Johnson in Ada, Minnesota. The youngest of three children, Eric was the mischievous little brother that brought a smile to everyone…

Barbara (Raun, Rasmusson) Stadler of Ada, MN passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, surrounded by her family. Barb was born to Burton and Agnes (Lunde) Raun on March 10, 1936, in Park River, MN. After graduating Interstate Business College Barb worked at the Fargo Forum. Barb marrie…

Rita Trandem, age 83, of Erskine, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 10th, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17th, at Rodnes Lutheran Church, rural Erskine, with the Rev. Joel Smeby officiating. Interment will be in Rodnes Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation …