Obituaries

Vaunda Lea (Beach) Schutt, 83, of Ada Minnesota, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of September 10, 2022, at the Benedictine Care Community in Ada. Vaunda Lea was born January 14, 1939, in Carrington, North Dakota to Elmer and Evelyn (Graham) Beach.  She grew up in Carri…

Harriet E. Olson, 96, Chaska, MN, formerly of Fertile, MN passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Harriet Evangeline Aune Olson was born August 20, 1926, in Sundal Township, Norman County, Minnesota to Oscar Samuel Aune and Mina Otilia Larson A…

Lawrence “Larry” Douglas Hanson, 71, passed away early Monday morning, September 12, 2022, at the Villa St. Vincent Memory Care Unit in Crookston with his loving wife, Nancy, by his side. He had been battling Parkinson’s disease for many years. Larry was born on August 7, 1951, in Fargo, ND to Arthu…

Santiago A. Ramirez, 45, of Crookston, MN passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, in Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Santiago Arturo Ramirez was born on January 15, 1977, in Sequin, TX, the son of Isaias and Frances (Estrada) Ramirez.   He was raised in Sequin, TX, and San Antonio, TX.  He moved…

Marvin Merle Magnuson, age 83, Crookston, Minnesota, passed away on July 21, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, with his family at his side.  Marv had a great sense of humor, was good-natured, and was especially happy when he was singing and playing his ukulele.  Marv was born to Carl William an…

Lance Joseph Graff, age 48,  of Fargo, North Dakota passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 9th, 2022, at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Twin Valley, Minnesota. Visitation will be one hour prior to the s…

Pricilla Ann (Pat) Rasmussen, 79, Fertile, MN, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN. Pat Lenczowski was born on December 18, 1942, the first child of Stanley and Marie Lenczowski of Fertile, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church. Sh…

Annette Elaine Heiberg, 60, of Crookston, MN, died July 7, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN with family members at her side. Annette was born on October 7, 1961, in Lake Forest, IL, to Owen and Michele (Johnson) Heiberg. She grew up in Lake Forest, Hopkins, MN…

Priscilla Amiot-Waslaski, 78, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, August 29, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Priscilla was born on February 25, 1944, in Crookston, the daughter of Joseph (Joe) and Hazel (Frisbie) Veenstra. She grew up in the country with her…

Howard Glen Neumann, 87, passed away peacefully during the late evening on September 1, 2022, at Eventide Senior Living Community in Fargo. He was our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, devoted husband, and good friend to many. We are comforted in our belief that he is n…