Donald “Don” Fall – Obit

Jan. 12, 1951 – March 24, 2024 CROOKSTON, Minn. – Donald “Don” Fall, 73, Crookston, Minn., died Sunday, March 24, in RiverView Health. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., with a prayer service and sharing of memories at 7 p.m., Friday, April 5, at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial… Continue reading Donald “Don” Fall – Obit

Nathanael M Putbrese – Obit

Nathanael Matthew Putbrese, 31, Stanchfield, MN died Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Anoka County, MN. Nate was the first of 2 sons born to Tina (Noreen) Ruis and Nathan Putbrese in Cambridge, MN July 24, 1992.  He loved time with his  grandparents on Springsteel Island at Lake of the Woods Warroad, MN.  Nate worked with… Continue reading Nathanael M Putbrese – Obit

longtime Babar author and artist dies at 98 – .

200 Laurent de Brunhoff was a French author and illustrator who carried on the work of his father, Jean de Brunhoff, the creator of Babar the Elephant.  Laurent de Brunhoff’s legacy  De Brunhoff was a young boy when his father, Jean, began drawing pictures of Babar, based on bedtime stories told by de Brunhoff’s mother,… Continue reading longtime Babar author and artist dies at 98 – .

longtime Baltimore Orioles owner dies at 94 – .

132 Peter Angelos was a prominent Baltimore attorney who became the majority owner of the Baltimore Orioles in 1993, running the team’s affairs for more than 30 years.  Peter Angelos’ legacy  Angelos is best known as the longtime owner of the Baltimore Orioles, but the sometimes-controversial owner made his name and fortune off the field… Continue reading longtime Baltimore Orioles owner dies at 94 – .

former U.S. Marine Corps commandant dies at 95 – .

139 Gen. Alfred M. Gray Jr. was the commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1987 to 1991, who focused on revitalizing the corps.  Alfred M. Gray Jr.’s legacy  Gray enlisted in the Marines in 1950, and he quickly established himself as a leader. He rose quickly in the ranks as he fought in the… Continue reading former U.S. Marine Corps commandant dies at 95 – .

Jerome Birkeland – Obit

Jan. 31, 1935 – March 22, 2024 CROOKSTON, Minn. – Jerome Birkeland, 89, Crookston, Minn., died Friday, March 22, in Benedictine Living Community – Crookston. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by a funeral at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 30, at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston. The Rev. Greg Isaacson will officiate. Burial will… Continue reading Jerome Birkeland – Obit

Jerome Birkeland – Obit

Jan. 31, 1935 – March 22, 2024 CROOKSTON, Minn. – Jerome Birkeland, 89, Crookston, Minn., died Friday, March 22, in Benedictine Living Community – Crookston. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by a funeral at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 30, at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston. The Rev. Greg Isaacson will officiate. Burial will… Continue reading Jerome Birkeland – Obit

Jerome Birkeland – Obit

Jan. 31, 1935 – March 22, 2024 CROOKSTON, Minn. – Jerome Birkeland, 89, Crookston, Minn., died Friday, March 22, in Benedictine Living Community – Crookston. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by a funeral at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 30, at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston. The Rev. Greg Isaacson will officiate. Burial will… Continue reading Jerome Birkeland – Obit

Ruth L. Basgaard – Obit

Aug. 14, 1930 – March 23, 2024 EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. – Ruth L. Basgaard, 93, East Grand Forks, Minn., died Saturday, March 23, in Edgewood Vista. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a funeral at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in East Grand Forks. Services… Continue reading Ruth L. Basgaard – Obit