Ada – Derek “Deke” or “The Duke” passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Ada. Derek Paul Forsell was born in Gary, MN, on November 15, 1941, to Edward and Bernice (Stundahl) Forsell. After a whirlwind romance and short engagement, he married JoAnn (“Jo” “JoZina” “JZ”) Herrmann on October 28, 1961, at Grace Lutheran… Continue reading Derek “Deke” Forsell, 84
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John Pendelton, 62
John Fitzgerald Pendelton was born December 14, 1963 in Milwaukee, WI to Charles Ray and Colleen Faye (O’Dell) Pendelton. John was raised in several states while growing up with his most memorable states that he lived in being Michigan, Florida, and Colorado. During this time he attended several different schools, completing school through the 10th… Continue reading John Pendelton, 62
Barbara Banaszewski, 87
Barbara Banaszewski, 87, of Roseau, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau, with her loving family by her side. Barbara Beatrice Blazejewski was born on April 23, 1938, in Wright Township, Marshall County, MN, the daughter of Florian and Clara (Borowicz) Blazejewski. She graduated from Strandquist High School… Continue reading Barbara Banaszewski, 87
Matt Olson, 37
Matt Olson, 37, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Visitation… Continue reading Matt Olson, 37
Eldor “Butch” Engen, 80
Eldor “Butch” Engen, 80 of Newfolden, MN passed away suddenly on Friday, April 10, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Butch’s life at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN with Russ Steer officiating. Burial… Continue reading Eldor “Butch” Engen, 80
Randy Marcotte, 38
Randy Marcotte, 38, of Karlstad, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2026. Randy David was born on March 9, 1988, in Delta, CO, the son of Terry and Christine (Elvestad) Marcotte. He was raised in Minot, ND, where he graduated from Minot High School in 2007. Following graduation, Randy attended Northland Community &… Continue reading Randy Marcotte, 38
Jim Scheef, 46
Jim Scheef, 46, of Fisher, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at his home from natural causes. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River… Continue reading Jim Scheef, 46
Gary Brantl, 77
Thief River Falls – Gary Lee Brantl, 77, of Thief River Falls, formerly of Plummer, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Gary Lee Brantl was born May 12, 1948 in Grand Forks, ND, son of Elmer and Fern (Christian) Brantl. The family lived on a… Continue reading Gary Brantl, 77
Joanne Schultz, 78
Red Lake Falls – Joanne Schultz, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls. Born on June 5, 1947, in Crookston to Lester and Mabel (Walker) Gutheridge, Joanne lived a life marked by warmth, dedication, and an… Continue reading Joanne Schultz, 78
Jeffery Redden, 58
Crookston – Jeffery Redden, also known as “Nightowl,” was born on July 4, 1967, in Fort Benning, GA, and passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Willow, his home in Crookston, surrounded by his loving caregivers. Jeff attended Smith Station Elementary School in Smith Station, AL, Warren Elementary School in Warren, Viking Elementary… Continue reading Jeffery Redden, 58