Obituaries
02/06/2026
It is with a heavy heart that I must announce the loss of artist Paula Swenson.
She joins her longtime love and husband, artist Gary Thomton, who passed this last November. She was lonely and lost without him. He grounded her, looked out for her, and supported her creative spirit.
She is...
02/05/2026
Ilene Sistad, age 83, of Fosston, MN, passed away on Tuesday, February 3rd, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston with the Rev. Peter Lurvey officiating. Interment will be in Hope...
02/04/2026
Betty Darlene Merseth, 72, of Clearbrook, Minnesota, died on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her home in Clearbrook.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior’s Church at Ebro corner, rural Bagley. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour...
02/04/2026
Rocky Jesperson of Plummer, MN passed away and went into his father’s loving arms on January 30, 2026. He was surrounded by close family and friends as he left this world.
Rocky was born June 2, 1953, to Hazel and Chet Jesperson.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Stoney and Steve...
02/04/2026
Shirley Jean Olson, daughter of August and Lottie Olson, was born on June 16,1946. She was raised in Bagley, MN and graduated from Bagley High School. She received her cosmetology license at the Area Vocational Technical Institute (AVTI) in Thief River Falls, MN. She later went on to long...
02/03/2026
James Rodvik, age 61, of Lengby, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 30th. A celebration of Jim’s life will be announced and held in the spring. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinfuneral.com.
02/03/2026
Shirley Ann (Turgeon) Cyr died peacefully at her home in Oklee on Monday, February 2nd at the age of 94.
She was born on the family farm in Brooks on January 14th, 1932 to Walter and Alexine (Bergeron) Turgeon. She attended school in Oklee until her Freshman year when she enrolled at St. Joe’s in...
02/03/2026
Phyllis Linder, of rural Plummer passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND on Sunday, February 1, 2026 with her loving family by her side.
Funeral Service to celebrate Phyllis life will be 10:00 AM on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Salem Lutheran Church, rural Oklee, MN with Lindi Christianson...
02/02/2026
Sharon Rose Nelson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, gracefully departed this world on January 29, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 12, 1953, Sharon greeted life with an open heart and a resilient spirit, inspiring those...
02/02/2026
Jeffrey Thomasson, age 61, of Hallock, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 29th, at his home. A memorial service will be planned for a later date. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinfuneral.com....
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