Obituaries

Jan 20, 2025

Donna Stone, 89, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025.  Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Evergreen United Methodist Church in Wahpeton, at 2:30 pm, with visitation one hour before the service.  Rev. Matthew Orendorff will officiate.  Burial will be in Antelope Creek Cemetery, near Mooreton, ND.

Jan 18, 2025

Kathleen Renee Saenger (Hasbargen), 68, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by her family on January 18, 2025. Born on July 14, 1956, to William and Beverly Hasbargen and with 10 brothers and sisters, Kathy grew up in a large family and continued a tradition of love and support as she started her own family.

As the mother of four, step-mother...

Jan 14, 2025

David Werth, 42 of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.  Visitation will be on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 5 pm to 7 pm at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton.  His Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 2 pm, with visitation one hour prior at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton. Pastor Matthew...

Jan 12, 2025

Esther Marohl, 96, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 11:00 am, with a visitation one hour before the service, at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home in Breckenridge, MN. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Wahpeton.  

Esther was born on November...

Jan 10, 2025

Arlene J. Rossow, 77, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away on January 10, 2025.  Her funeral service will be on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 11 am, with a visitation one hour before the service at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND.  Burial will in Fairview Cemetery, Wahpeton.  René Hasbargen will officiate the service.

Arlene Joyce Rossow was born May 30,...

Jan 8, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” Rydell, age 82, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Lincoln, NE, surrounded by his loving children after a brief illness while traveling.  His memorial service will be held at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 11 am, with visitation one hour prior. The burial will take place in Fairview...

Jan 8, 2025

Shawn Jordheim, 46, of Wyndmere, ND, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.  A private family service will be held.

Shawn was born on February 2, 1978, to Fred and Marlene (Nelson) Jordheim in Breckenridge, MN.  He graduated from Wyndemere High School, and was a life long resident of Wyndmere.

He is survived by his son, Zach; his parents, Fred and Marlene;...

Jan 5, 2025

Tony Lee Scott Jr., born in Frederick, Maryland on March 7, 1991, passed away at the age of 33 on January 5, 2025, in Breckenridge, Minnesota. He was a devoted husband and father, known for his commitment to his family and his passion for gaming.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to...

Jan 3, 2025

Curtis Elroy Bohn, 64, of Altoona, IA (formerly of Hastings, MN) passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. 

Curt was born August 11, 1960, in Breckenridge, MN to Harold and Marcella (Math) Bohn. He was baptized and attended Grace Lutheran Church growing up. Curt learned the value of hard work starting at a young...

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...