Obituaries

Dec 27, 2024

Ronald Francis Mauch, 83 years old died on December 27, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Breckenridge, MN. Ron died after a long battle with cancer. He was born on July 24, 1941 in Hankinson, ND to Ed and Rita Mauch. He is survived by his children Shawn (Michelle Fussy) Mauch and Keri (Greg) Moon and grandchildren Sydnie, Eva, Sylvia,...

Dec 26, 2024

Scott Emmons, 58, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND.  His memorial service will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with visitation one hour prior at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton.

Dec 20, 2024

Kristin Elaine Kellogg, born on December 10, 1966, in Breckenridge, MN, left this world on December 20, 2024, at her home in Wahpeton, ND. Those who loved her knew her to be incredibly smart, witty, and kind. She loved to read, particularly mysteries and thrillers, and when she was younger, she always kept a dictionary by her side in case...

Dec 11, 2024

Eugene Rogers, 91, of Elizabeth, Minnesota passed on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.  Services will be held Monday, December 16, 2024, at 1 pm at New Life Church of God in Wahpeton, ND.  Pastor David Kuhfal will preside over the services. 

Eugene was a Korean War veteran, loving husband, wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He accomplished what he so long desired, to...

Dec 10, 2024

Robert "Bob" L. Marks, age 82, passed away at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. His funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Matthew Tooman will officiate and burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.

Bob was...

Dec 7, 2024

Loren Hegseth, 66, of Wyndmere, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. His Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Zion Global Methodist Church, 6475 165th Ave SE, Walcott, ND, beginning at 11 AM. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM. 

Loren Jerome Hegseth was born on October 20, 1958, in Breckenridge, MN,...

Dec 7, 2024

Dec 5, 2024

Roger Stuart Freitag, 74, of Fairmount, ND, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 5, 2024, in Fargo, ND with his brother by his side. His Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Vertin Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, at 11 AM. Visitation will start one hour prior to the service. Colette Barton will officiate. 

Roger was born on July...

Nov 28, 2024

Jackie Lynn Stelton, 46, died on November 28, 2024, in Fargo, after a valiant, six-month, battle with the dragon called "cancer." A funeral service will be held in her honor on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Congregational UCC Church, Wahpeton, at 1 PM. Visitation will start at 12 PM. Pastor Ken Adams will officiate. 

Jackie, a lifelong resident of Wahpeton, was...

Nov 27, 2024

Jeanette (Ziegelman) Pratt, 98, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, passed away November 27, 2024, at Harbor Crossing, her forever home for the past 6 ½ years. Visitation will be on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 10:00 - 11:00 AM followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton, ND, with Pastor Matthew Tooman officiating. Burial...

Nov 23, 2024

Steve Krogh, 68, of Wahpeton passed away at his home on Saturday, November 23, 2024. A Memorial Service in his honor will be held at Vertin Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton on Friday, November 29, 2024, at 4 PM. His family will receive the public beginning at 3 PM. The service will be casual and the family encourages the attendees...

Nov 23, 2024

Cambri Lynn Kurth, born September 27, 2024, gained her angel wings in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 23, 2024. Her funeral service will be on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 11 am, with a visitation from 9 - 11 am, Pastor Dominick Warne will officiate. Burial will be in Foxhome Cemetery, Foxhome, MN. 

Cambri Lynn Kurth was born September...

Nov 16, 2024

James Fitzpatrick, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at his home on November 16, 2024, at the age of 76. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 5, 1947, James lived a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and a wide array of enriching hobbies that brought joy to not only...

Nov 15, 2024

Joan Meyer, 84, of Richville, MN passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at her home. Her Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 10:30 AM at St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton, ND. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM with a rosary and will continue until the time of the service.

Joan Catherine Bertelsen...

Nov 9, 2024

Keith Phillip DeVillers, 90, Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at St. Catherine’s Care Facility. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 16, 2024, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wahpeton, ND. A lunch will be served immediately following the service at the church. Interment...

Nov 2, 2024

Lois Cleone Price, age 98, of Tucson, AZ, and formerly of Duluth MN, and Wyndmere, ND, passed away on Saturday, November 2, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson, AZ.  Her Funeral service will be on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 3:00 pm, with visitation one hour prior at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton.  Burial will be in Homestead Cemetery, Rural...

Nov 1, 2024

Wayne Andrew Braaten, age 63, of Wahpeton, passed away on Friday, November 1st, 2024, at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo, ND surrounded by his family after a brave 2nd battle with cancer. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Vertin Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton. The family will receive the public beginning...

Oct 28, 2024

Tom Ellingson, 61, of Breckenridge, MN passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was the loving son of Jane Ellingson; dear brother of Dan (Sue) Ellingson, David Ellingson, and Jeff (Gail Bach) Ellingson; fond uncle of Tori (Tyler) Reiff, Nikki Ellingson, nephew Jaden (Hannah) Ellingson, nieces, Sophia Ellingson, and Samantha Ellingson.

A Memorial Service in his honor will be held...

Oct 27, 2024

James A. “Jim” Marohl, age 70, of Wahpeton, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo, ND after a brave battle with cancer.

Jim was born on August 23, 1954, in Breckenridge, MN to Palmer and Vilda (Knutson) Marohl. Jim graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1972, then went on to NDSCS for construction skills.

Jim followed...

Oct 25, 2024

Joyce M. Hendrickson, 79 of Hankinson, ND, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024.  A private family gathering will take place in the coming days.

Joyce Marie Hendrickson was born on January 18, 1945, in Portland, Oregon to Norma and Raymond Tryon. She had two great loves in her life, Robert James Hendrickson and Gregory George McGuiggan. She was a dedicated...