Obituaries

Apr 19, 2025

Darlyn Ann Weber, 73, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 5 pm to 7 pm, with a rosary at 6:30 pm, followed by the prayer service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 10:30 am, with visitation one hour prior, all...

Apr 5, 2025

Kathleen "Kathy" Braun, age 85, of Lisbon, ND, formerly of Wyndmere, ND, passed away on April 5, 2025, at North Dakota Veterans Home, Lisbon, ND, with her devoted husband at her side after having many family members with her the day before. Private services will be held at a later date.

Kathleen "Kathy" Mary Kelly was born on January 22, 1940,...

Apr 4, 2025

Rosemary A. Samuelson, age 91, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at St. Francis Nursing Home in Breckenridge, MN. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 5 pm to 7 pm, with a prayer service at 7 pm, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, April 10, 2025,...

Apr 2, 2025

Shane Ahrens, age 57, passed away unexpectedly in Butte, Montana, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. His memorial service will be held at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 2 pm, with visitation two hours before the service. Burial with Military Rites by Navy Honor Guard, Mantador VFW, and Hankinson American Legion will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery...

Mar 27, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Steven Trygve Vigesaa, a dedicated family man, seasoned professional, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, in Breckenridge, MN, surrounded by his beloved family and under the compassionate care of CHI Hospice. Born on December 7, 1948, in Valley City, ND to Trygve and Elsie (Bergstad) Vigesaa, Steve led a life marked by commitment to both his...

Mar 13, 2025

Deacon Douglas C. Campbell, a cherished figure and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, in Fargo, North Dakota. A visitation will be held in honor of Deacon Douglas at St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton, North Dakota, on March 18, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by a Prayer...

Mar 9, 2025

I died today, Sunday, March 9, 2025, and I find it a bit unsettling to be dead. I think I will adjust to this in no time, and time is not likely to be an issue. I have lived a long and interesting life, and will dearly miss my family and our everchanging world. I have asked others to do...

Mar 8, 2025

Nancy Marie Carlson was born on December 11, 1959, the daughter of Clarence LeRoy Carlson and Oryce (Burns) Carlson.

Nancy grew up in South Fargo. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and graduated from Fargo South High School in 1978. Afterwards, Nancy attended North Dakota State University and graduated college with a degree in criminal justice. She finished...

Mar 7, 2025

Sandra Kay Burhans, 66 of Wahpeton, ND passed away in her home on March 7, 2025. A Memorial service in her honor will be held Wednesday March 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Vertin Munson Funeral Home. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. 

Sandy was born in Breckenridge, MN on December 29, 1958, to Kenneth and Renee...

Mar 5, 2025

Merle Rubish, 85, of Wahpeton, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Fargo, ND. A Memorial Service in his honor will be held Monday, April 7, 2025, at Evergreen United Methodist Church (Wahpeton) at 11 AM. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Military honors and burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery (Wahpeton). Pastor Kori Lehrkamp will...

Mar 3, 2025

Paul A. Muehler, 90, of Hankinson, ND, passed away on March 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born on November 14, 1934, in Richland County, North Dakota, the eldest son of Albert and Laura Muehler. He graduated from Hankinson Public School in 1952 before proudly serving in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956, continuing in the...

Feb 28, 2025

Fern (Syverson, Quam) Foyt passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo, ND. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Wyndmere Lutheran Church, Wyndmere, ND at 10:30 AM. Visitation will take place one hour prior. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vertin Munson Funeral Home. Pastor Brian Hanson will officiate.

Fern Syverson was born...

Feb 24, 2025

Kermit Rosendahl, Jr. a devoted musician, businessman, family man and notable figure in the history of the Fairmount community, passed away peacefully at his home in Fairmount, North Dakota, at 4:33am on February 24, 2025, at the age of 98. Born in Hamberg, North Dakota on May 16, 1926, Kermit lived a life marked by resilience, service, and a love...

Feb 19, 2025

Mary Busta, 71 of Wahpeton, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.  Her Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 2 pm, with visitation one hour before the service, at St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton.  The burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Wahpeton.

Mary Jo “Bugsie” Busta was born on April 17, 1953, to Walt and...

Feb 18, 2025

Lorna Louise (Krone) Pistorius, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great (great) grandmother passed away on February 18, 2025, at Kinder Care in West Fargo, ND at the age of 95. Born on May 27, 1929, in Rural Grant Township, SD, Lorna exemplified a work ethic that few could match, having developed her determination from a young age while helping on...

Feb 17, 2025

Rick Kotzer, 65 of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, under the care of CHI Health at Home Hospice.

No services will be held.

Feb 14, 2025

Gertrude “Gertie” Pauline Strege, 97, of Wahpeton, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at the Leach Home. Her funeral service will take place Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wahpeton, beginning at 10 AM. Visitation will take place at 9:15 up until the time of the service. She will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery, Wahpeton. The...

Feb 13, 2025

Harold W. Ness, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at CHI St. Francis Hospital in Breckenridge, MN, at the age of 88.

Harold was born on January 14, 1937. He attended country grade school and graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1955. He then attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton for one semester, after which he enlisted...

Feb 13, 2025

Mavis J. Enochson-Hamann, 92, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Leach Home in Wahpeton. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with a visitation one hour before the service at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton.  Pastor Tim Geitz will officiate.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery at...