Obituaries

May 27, 2022

Jacob Fehr, 25, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022. Jacob had battled depression and alcoholism but has now been taken into the arms of the Lord and given peaceful rest.

Born in Breckenridge, MN, on January 8, 1997, to Steve and Michelle Fehr, the Wahpeton/Breckinridge community was always Jacob’s...

May 25, 2022

Ila D. (Nevala) Bergum passed away on May 25, 2022, at the age of 96.  There will be a private graveside service at Fairview Cemetery in Wahpeton, ND.  The family is planning a Celebration of Life service at a later date.

Ila Nevala was born on August 3, 1925 in Sparta, Minnesota to...

May 20, 2022

We lost one of the best.  Herman Heilman, 93, died at his home on the morning of May 20, 2022. A prayer service and rosary will be held at St. Johns Catholic Church of Wahpeton, ND, on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, starting at 6:30 p.m. with visitation beginning one hour prior. His Funeral Mass will be held...

May 16, 2022

Gordon F. Schmitz, 88 of Fargo, ND, passed from this world on May 16, 2022, in the care of SMP St. Catherine's South of Fargo, ND.  His Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wahpeton, ND, on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 11:00 am, with visitation one hour prior to the service. ...

May 4, 2022

Beverly Adolf, 90, of Fairmount, ND, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Sanford Health on Broadway in Fargo, ND.  A private family service will be held.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton.

Beverly was born December 8, 1931, to Anthony and Edna (Newling) Schlader in Lisbon, North Dakota. She...

Apr 29, 2022

James “Jim” Wesley Oliver, 71

Jim passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota with family by his side.

Visitation will be at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3rd, with a prayer service to follow....

Apr 26, 2022

Damon B. Hage, age 27, of rural Colfax, ND, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, with his family at his side at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2022, at the Richland 44 High School in Colfax. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. in the west...

Apr 20, 2022

Mary Generose Birnbaum, 79, of Breckenridge, MN, formerly of Hankinson, ND, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.  Visitation will on Thursday, April 21, 2022, from 5 pm - 7 pm followed by a prayer service at 7 pm at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND. Visitation will continue on...

Apr 17, 2022

Janelle Rose (Gast) Ehrman, 73, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2022, in Clayton, NC, surrounded by family. Janelle, daughter of the late Herbert and Alice Gast, was born on June 6th, 1948, in Wahpeton, ND, and was the youngest sibling of Darrel Gast, Sharon (Gast) Wateland, and Ila (Gast) Leinen. She is survived by her husband, Roger L....

Apr 14, 2022

Irene Holmquist, 93, of Breckenridge, MN, formerly of Abercrombie, ND, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Twin Town Villa in Breckenridge.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by her funeral service at 11:00 AM at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND.  A livestream of her...

Apr 10, 2022

Kevin E. Paczkowski, 69, of Abercrombie, ND, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.  Visitation will be on Friday, April 15, 2022, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, followed by his prayer service at 5:30 pm at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND.  Visitation will continue on Saturday, April 16,...

Apr 9, 2022

Richard F. Dickerson, age 84, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center in Breckenridge, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 10 AM to 11 AM followed by his 11 AM memorial service at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton. Fr. Dale Lagodinski will officiate the...

Apr 5, 2022

Allen A. Rensvold, age 57, of Wahpeton, ND, formerly of Hinckley and Tyler, MN, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from 12 PM to 2 PM followed by his 2 PM memorial service at United Methodist Church in...

Apr 2, 2022

Norma Davis, 97, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at CHI St. Francis Hospital in Breckenridge.  Visitation will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, followed by her funeral service at 3:30 PM at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND.  Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery,...

Mar 29, 2022

Helen Slotten, 86, of Breckenridge, MN, formerly of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Pioneer Cottages in Breckenridge.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton.  Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Friday, April 8, 2022, from 10:00...

Mar 25, 2022

Marlys E. Smith, 78, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Eventide in Fargo, ND.  Visitation will be held at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, on Thursday, March 31, 2022, from 1 pm to 2 pm followed by her memorial service at 2 pm. René Hasbargen will officiate the service. Burial will be held at a...

Mar 23, 2022

Justin Patrick Stevens, 28, of Breckenridge, MN passed away on March 23, 2022, at his home. His loss is completely unexpected, and his family is shocked and deeply saddened. His charming soul, infectious smile, remarkable dance moves, and sense of humor will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held at Vertin-Munson...

Mar 16, 2022

Arlene M Bakken 95, of Alexandria, MN, formerly of Wahpeton, ND, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Alexandria.  Her funeral service will be on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 11 AM, with visitation one hour prior to service at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton.  Pastor Jake Dyrhaug will officiate the service.  A live stream of the services...

Mar 15, 2022

Denise D. Plecity, age 60, of Abercrombie, ND, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, after a courageous six-year battle with breast cancer. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from 5 PM to 7 PM followed by her 7 PM prayer service at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND. Visitation will continue at the...

Mar 12, 2022

Mike Krug, 88, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on March 12, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his family.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, followed by a prayer service at 5:30 PM, and a rosary after the pray service, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home...