Obituaries

Kenneth B. Wold, born January 31, 1940, in Crookston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in Kenyon, Minnesota on July 17, 2025, surrounded by his family. Ken was the beloved husband of Susan Wold and a devoted father to Mara Wold (Khiem Hoang), Sarah Van Epps (Scott Van Epps), and Bruce Wold (Janelle…

Delmar Marvin Benesh, 94, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025. Delmar was born July 8, 1931, to James and Helen (Davidson) Benesh in Pleasant View Township. After graduating from Ada High School in 1949, he farmed with his father. In 1952, he enlisted in the Army serving in the Korean War wher…

Amber Jean Allen, a beloved daughter, partner, and mother, passed away on August 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 3, 1993, in Roseau, Minnesota, to parents Preston and Kerry (Nagle) Allen. Amber lived a life of adventure. In her younger years she called many places home, …

Claire LeMay Derosier, 89, of Crookston MN, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND. She was born on January 30, 1936, in Crookston, the daughter of Alton and Blanche Ellingson, and was one of seven children. Claire graduated from Cathedral High School in…

James “Jim” Andersen, age 85, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Detroit Lakes and Ulen, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Sanford Palliative Care in Fargo. A visitation and time of sharing will be held Friday, September 5, 2025, from 5pm – 7pm, with a prayer service beginning at 6:30pm, at th…

Scott Richard Trandem, 62, of Crookston, MN passed away peacefully Friday August 8th, 2025 at Villa St Vincent in Crookston, MN, with his family by his side. Scott was born on December 18, 1962, in Crookston, MN, to Sheldon and Rita (Solberg) Trandem. He grew up in Crookston and graduated from …

Mark S. Rose, age 70, passed away peacefully in hospice care at his home in Grove City, Ohio, on Thursday, August 7th. He had family beside him as he passed on into eternal life. Mark was born on March 21st, 1955, in St. Paul Minnesota, to the late Ella Margaret McClean and Gerald Rose. He [……

Forrest Sion Giannonatti Sr., 100, of Mentor, MN, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2025. Forrest Giannonatti was born on November 18, 1924, in Camp Crook, South Dakota to Andrew H. Giannonatti and Margaret Claire Welch Giannonatti. He attended Buffalo High School in Buffalo, SD a…

Clinton Wayne Rasmusson, 81, of Crookston, Minnesota passed away on August 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Clint was born on June 15, 1944, in Westby, Montana to Chester Silas Rasmusson and Agnes Caroline Juve Rasmusson. He attended school in Westby through 11th grade, then moved to Hendru…

Clara Galland, 100, of Mentor, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab Center, Bagley, MN. Visitation will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Mentor on Sunday, August 10, 2025 starting at 5:00 PM with a prayer service a…