Russell Landrus was born on October 3, 1959 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and passed away on October 2, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. On December 20, 1989, Russell married the love of his life, Sandy (Sandra) Landrus. Together,… Continue reading Russell “Russ” Landrus, 66
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Megan Joan Peterson, 36
Megan Joan Peterson, 36, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. She was born on December 1, 1989, in Thief River Falls to proud parents Therese and Scott Peterson. Megan and her family moved to Middle River shortly after she was born, where she grew to adulthood and graduated… Continue reading Megan Joan Peterson, 36
Thomas Phillip Jorgens, 79
Long Lost Lake – Thomas Phillip Jorgens, 79, died August 26, 2026, at his winter home in Roseville. Born to Joseph and Anna Jorgens in Bertha, Tom grew up on the family farm. He studied agricultural economics at the University of Minnesota, where he met Michal Kulenkamp. They married in 1970 and shared 56 years… Continue reading Thomas Phillip Jorgens, 79
Salvinus “Sal” Hoffert
Thief River Falls – Salvinus “Sal” Hoffert passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, under the care of Hospice at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born during a New Year’s Eve blizzard in Esmond, ND, and delivered by his grandmother, Sal began life in a humble dugout lined with stones gathered by hand… Continue reading Salvinus “Sal” Hoffert
Goodridge-Area Fatal Crash Case Ends in Guilty Pleas
Justin David Shultz pleaded guilty to three felonies in a 2024 Pennington County crash near Goodridge that killed Mary Jean May and injured two.
Zona “Zonie’ Easton, 90
Zona Gayle “Zonie” Walker Easton was born to William and Lillian (nee Behrenfeld) Walker on October 29, 1935 in Mott, North Dakota. She passed away September 21, 2026 at the Benedictine Living Community in Osseo, Minnesota. She grew up and was educated in Mott and Bismarck. She attended the college of St. Theresa in Winona,… Continue reading Zona “Zonie’ Easton, 90
Elvina Shimpa, 96
Greenbush – Elvina Norma (Wiskow) Shimpa, 96, of Greenbush, went home to be with her Lord on September 23, 2026. Elvina was born at home on March 6, 1930, to Dewey and Edna Wiskow. She completed the eighth grade and then stayed home to help her mother care for her siblings. After learning to drive,… Continue reading Elvina Shimpa, 96
Mark Schindler, 67
Mark Schindler, 67, of Mentor, MN passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, at HIA Heather’s House in Fargo. Mark was born on April 10, 1959, in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, to Eugene and Patricia (Amiot) Schindler. He was raised and educated in Red Lake Falls. He graduated from Climax High School in 1978. Mark… Continue reading Mark Schindler, 67
James Allen Sagstuen, 61
James Allen Sagstuen, 61, of rural Newfolden, Minnesota, passed away on September 18, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt,… Continue reading James Allen Sagstuen, 61
Kent Sylvester Schmitz, 67
Red Lake Falls – Kent Sylvester Schmitz, 67, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Mass of Christian burial for Kent will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery near Red Lake Falls. Visitation will… Continue reading Kent Sylvester Schmitz, 67