Obituaries

Byron Oliver Olson, 80, of Fertile, MN, died on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile. Byron was born March 13, 1943, to Oliver and Blanche (Sulerud) of Fertile, MN. Byron attended Fertile schools and was active in FFA. He graduated in 1961. In 1964 he enlisted in the Na…

Sherman Roy Tollefson, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Sherman was 83 years old. Sherman was born on June 8, 1939, in Northwood North Dakota, to Richard and Gertie Tollefson.  At the age of four, they moved to Crookston.  He grew …

Mary Louise Vind Lessard, 84, of Crookston, MN, passed away Tuesday morning, April 18, 2023.  Throughout Mary’s life she was determined and courageously battled many difficult health issues but always came back with “I’m fine”. Mary Louise Vind, a middle child of 8, was born in Jackson, MN, on Decem…

Edward Cota, 90, of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, May  11, 2023, at Villa St Vincent, Crookston, MN. Mass of Christian burial for Ed will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 19, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating. Burial will…

Carman Dahl, 89, of Gary, MN, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.  Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 11:00 am, at the Ness Lutheran Church rural Gary. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 pm, with a prayer service …

Julian Joseph Trudeau, age 84, of Mentor, MN, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Riverview Health in Crookston on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.  A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Gentilly, MN with Monsigno…

Paul W. Viker, 87, Halstad, MN passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Halstad Living Center in Halstad. Paul was born to Lafe Viker and Iola (Serum) Viker on November 25, 1935. He attended school and graduated from Halstad High School, where he participated in track and football and played the cornet…

Harlen Gunnufson, age 85, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Comfort House in McCallen, Texas. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 2:00 pm, at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Twin Valley. Arrangements entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Hom…

Scott Lee Brolsma, 60, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 29, 2023, after a battle with cancer. He was born April 29, 1962, in Crookston, Minnesota, the son of the late Allen and Leah (Seaton) Brolsma. He married his high school sweetheart, JoAnn Fi…

James Lee Spenst, 64, of Euclid, MN, was ushered into the presence of Jesus on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital – Rochester, MN, lovingly surrounded by family. Jim courageously fought a 23-year battle with liver disease, with his beloved wife “Muffy” fighting for him to the …