Clarks Grove – Dean Walter Wegge, 66, of Clarks Grove, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home. Born on September 25, 1959, in Pennington County, Minnesota, Dean was the son of the late George and Clara (Thoreson) Wegge. He attended school in Newfolden, before graduating in 1977. Following high school, Dean… Continue reading Dean Wegge, 66
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Richard Kjensrud, 85
Thief River Falls – Richard Allan Kjensrud, of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on August 22, 1940, in Mayville, ND, to Ellert Norton Kjensrud and Julia (Groven) Kjensrud. He was baptized at home in Portland, ND, and later… Continue reading Richard Kjensrud, 85
Ruth Mosbeck, 87
Red Lake Falls – Ruth Avon Mosbeck, of rural Red Lake Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls. Ruth, affectionately known as Ruthie, was born at home in Star Township, Goodridge, on September 14, 1938, the youngest of six children to Gust and Jennie Iverson.… Continue reading Ruth Mosbeck, 87
Orris Flermoen, 84
Winger – Orris “Orrie” Flermoen, age 84, of Winger, died on Friday, April 17, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Calvary Lutheran Church, Winger. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the service from 1–3 p.m. at the church. Burial with Military Honors will take… Continue reading Orris Flermoen, 84
Genevieve Knott, 80
Red Lake Falls – Genevieve Knott, of Red Lake Falls, 80, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND surrounded by her loving family singing “Amazing Grace.” Genevieve Louise Hoefer was born January 1, 1946, at St. Francis Hospital, Crookston, the daughter of Leo and Veronica (Schindler) Hoefer. She… Continue reading Genevieve Knott, 80
Derek “Deke” Forsell, 84
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
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