Mark Alan Schafer – Obit

Mark Alan Schafer passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2024 in his Florida home. He was born on December 5th, 1955 in Stockton California, the son of Thomas L. and Barbara L. Schafer. His passion in life was carpentry, he owned Schafer Construction for many years before proudly passing it to his oldest son, Lucas.… Continue reading Mark Alan Schafer – Obit

famed Italian pianist and conductor dies at 82 – .

263 Maurizio Pollini was an award-winning Italian pianist and conductor who helped lead the establishment of the Rossini Opera Festival.  Maurizio Pollini’s legacy  Born in Milan, Pollini came from a family of artists and musicians. His father played violin, his mother sang and played piano, and other family members were involved in the arts in… Continue reading famed Italian pianist and conductor dies at 82 – .

Planet of the Apes TV show star dies at 91 – .

303 Ron Harper was an actor who starred in such TV shows as “Land of the Lost,” “Planet of the Apes,” and “Garrison’s Gorillas.”  Ron Harper’s legacy  Harper got his start in acting after serving in the U.S. Navy. He had an early opportunity on Broadway, serving as Paul Newman’s (1925–2008) understudy in “Sweet Bird… Continue reading Planet of the Apes TV show star dies at 91 – .

Obituary | Donald Omdahl | obit

Donald Omdahl, 84, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 following an aggressive battle with Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma cancer. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who was always there when we needed him.    Celebration of life will be announced at a later date.   . #Donald Omdahl#

news-making chess champion dies at 90 – .

47 Lisa Lane was the U.S. Women’s Chess Champion in the 1950s and ‘60s and the first chess player featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.  Lisa Lane’s legacy  Unlike many chess champions, Lane wasn’t a child prodigy who learned chess at the knee of a parent or grandparent. In fact, she never played a… Continue reading news-making chess champion dies at 90 – .

Sandra D. Tunks – Obit

Nov. 3, 1959 – March 25, 2024 GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Sandra D. Tunks, 64, Grand Forks, N.D., died Monday, March 25, in her home. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 30, at Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks. Arrangements by Amundson Funeral Home.

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

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