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Brent Richard Blake—son, brother, husband, father, friend, and legendary entertainer—passed away at the age of 55 on July 17, 2025, in Rochester, Minnesota with his wife Jodi and daughter Brooklyn by his side, after a 5 year courageous and inspiring battle with Glioblastoma. Born on September 7, 1969, in Langdon, North Dakota, Brent was the
Hallie Helgeson, 18, of Montevideo, died on July 20, 2025, in Madison, WI, as a result of an automobile accident. A Celebration of Life for Hallie will be held at 10:30am on Monday, July 28th, 2025 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Montevideo with burial at Strombeck Cemetery rural Montevideo. Visitation with the family will
Sister Marmion Karels, age 91 died on July 20, 2025, at Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home, Crookston, MN. Sister Marmion Karels was born on November 18, 1933, in Rosen, MN, the fourth of five children of Marcus John Karels and Katherine M. (Kelzer) Karels. She was given the name Kathleen Rose at baptism. She attended
Arlyne (Sawyer) McCleary, 94, passed away on July 19, 2025 surrounded by her family. Arlyne was born on February 24, 1931 to William and Mary (Erickson) Sawyer in Crookston, Minnesota. She attended school in Crookston and graduated from Central High School. Arlyne was baptized and confirmed at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Crookston. Arlyne married David
Dwight Fredrich William Tahran, 80, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at Edgewood Vista in East Grand Forks, MN with his son (Brett Tahran) by his side. Dwight was born on May 28, 1945, to Emil Tahran and Nettie (Siegle) Tahran in Jamestown, North Dakota. He lived on his family’s farm
Ricardo Garza, a devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on July 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable stories, deep family love, and the kind of resilience that only comes from a life fully lived. Born on March 31, 1969, Ricardo was a man who lived on his own terms. Known
