Remembering Sharon Di Ann Jacobs, Formerly of Crookston VOLGA, S.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Sharon Di Ann Jacobs, age 80, of Volga, South Dakota, and formerly of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, at Brookings Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Sharon was born on October 25, 1944, to Estol (Pat) and Agnes Taylor in Crookston.… Continue reading Remembering Sharon Di Ann Jacobs, Formerly of Crookston
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Goodridge Farmer Gary Johnson Remembered Fondly
Pennington County: Remembering Gary Johnson of Goodridge PENNINGTON COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Gary Bert Johnson, 85, passed away peacefully at his rural Goodridge home on Sunday, October 12, 2025. He was born on March 22, 1940, to Bert and Josie (Lendobeja) Johnson. Gary grew up with his brothers, often turning their family farm into a playground… Continue reading Goodridge Farmer Gary Johnson Remembered Fondly
Jeffrey Swenson Remembered for Artistry and Service
Polk County: Remembering Jeffrey Swenson of Crookston POLK COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Jeffrey Earl Swenson, age 77, passed away peacefully on Labor Day, September 1, 2025, following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He had been a resident of St. Anthony Park Home in St. Paul since 2022. Jeff was born on May 19, 1948, in… Continue reading Jeffrey Swenson Remembered for Artistry and Service
Remembering Robert “Red” Blazejewski of Strandquist
MARSHALL COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Robert “Red” Blazejewski, 84, of Strandquist, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, October 5, 2025, at Karlstad Senior Living in Karlstad, surrounded by loved ones. Robert Jerome Blazejewski was born on June 4, 1941, at home in Wright Township, Marshall County, to Florian and Clara (Borowicz) Blazejewski. He attended Oakridge… Continue reading Remembering Robert “Red” Blazejewski of Strandquist
Obituary: Curtis Qualley, 84, of Fertile/Erskine
Obituary: Curtis Qualley, 84, of Fertile/Erskine FERTILE, POLK COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Curtis James Qualley, age 84, of Fertile and Erskine, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, surrounded by his loving family after a 2½-year battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m.… Continue reading Obituary: Curtis Qualley, 84, of Fertile/Erskine
Obituary: Shirley A. Stanina, 74, Thief River Falls
Obituary: Shirley A. Stanina, 74, Thief River Falls Thief River Falls ( trfnews.i234.me ) – Shirley A. Stanina, age 74, of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Bethany on 42nd in Fargo, ND. She was surrounded by her loving family and her cherished granddogs. Born to Walter and Ann… Continue reading Obituary: Shirley A. Stanina, 74, Thief River Falls
Obituary: Wallace “Wally” Payne, 92, of Paynesville
Obituary: Wallace “Wally” Payne, 92, of Paynesville Paynesville ( trfnews.i234.me ) – Wallace “Wally” Payne, 92, of Paynesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at CentraCare Hospital in Paynesville. Wallace Daniel Payne was born on November 26, 1932, at the old Mercy Hospital in Thief River Falls to Daniel M. and Gladys (Johnson)… Continue reading Obituary: Wallace “Wally” Payne, 92, of Paynesville
Hennepin Co. Ex-NDSU Player Facing Felony Theft
Hennepin County ( trfnews.i234.me ) – A former North Dakota State University football player is accused of stealing a bag containing valuables worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Court documents show 20-year-old William David Frattalone is scheduled to appear in Hennepin County District Court on September 11 on a felony theft charge. The maximum penalty is… Continue reading Hennepin Co. Ex-NDSU Player Facing Felony Theft
Arlyne McCleary, 94
Fisher – 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. 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… Continue reading Arlyne McCleary, 94
John Weets Sr., 77
Detroit Lakes – John Carl Weets Sr., affectionately known to many as “Big John,” the “Muffler King,” and “Budball,” passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at the age of 77. John Carl Weets, Sr. was born June 21, 1948, in Detroit Lakes, the son of John Sr. and Dorothy (Johnson) Weets. As a child,… Continue reading John Weets Sr., 77