Obituaries
Karen Bakken
Sep 9, 2024
Karen Bakken, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed unexpectedly on September 9, 2024. Born on July 18, 1951, in Jamestown, ND to the late Daniel Gill and Mary (Manock) Gill. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 11 AM at Vertin Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND. Pastor Rich, interim Pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church...
Robert "Bob" LeRoy Rostad
Sep 9, 2024
Robert (Bob) LeRoy Rostad January 17, 1943 – September 9, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Robert LeRoy Rostad, 81, rural Colfax, ND, on September 9, 2024, at Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 5-7pm followed by a 7pm prayer service at Richland Lutheran Church (6143...
Allan D Jirele
Sep 4, 2024
Allan D. Jirele, known as Big Al, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Twin Town Villa in Breckenridge, MN. Al was born on July 29, 1935, in Austin, MN to Edward and Rita Jirele.
Al attended St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN, and was proud to play football for the Johnnies. On November 16, 1957, Al married the love...
Jeffrey Stevens
Sep 3, 2024
Jeffrey Mitchell Stevens' loss is wildly unexpected and has had a huge impact on many people. His family is broken and in shock. His mischievous dimpled smile, sparkling eyes, sense of humor, smooth talking, and infamous finger guns will be utterly missed and deeply cherished.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with visitation...
Roger Miller
Sep 3, 2024
Roger E. Miller, 90, of Lisbon, ND passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Oakes Community Hospital in Oakes, ND. A Memorial Service will be held at Galchutt Lutheran Church in Galchutt, ND at 10 AM on Thursday, September 12, 2024, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Janelle Hansen will officiate. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery near...
Bradley M Blom
Sep 1, 2024
Bradley Michael Blom, 45, resident of Wahpeton, ND and proud supporter of the Dallas Cowboys. Sadly, for his circle of friends, coworkers and family, Brad made a decision to leave behind his emotional pain and was found on September 1, 2024.
Born in New Jersey on February 28, 1979, to Richard and Teresa (Gibbs) Blom. Brad was a courageous and unique...
Maribeth Bokinskie
Aug 30, 2024
Maribeth Bokinskie, 89 of Fargo, ND, formerly of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo. Her funeral mass will be held at St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton, on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 11 am, with visitation one hour before the service. Fr. Paul Kuhn will officiate. Burial will be in...
Jacquelyn Hooten
Aug 28, 2024
Jacquelyn Hooten, a beloved mother and grandmother, left this world August 28, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on September 16, 1954, in Hankinson, North Dakota, Jacquelyn's life was full of love, laughter, and an indomitable spirit.
A loving and caring mother, she dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her sons, Shawn and Brock Jensen. Her nurturing spirit extended deeply into her...
Harriet Fleenor
Aug 13, 2024
Harriet L. Fleenor, 96 of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at St. Catherine’s Living Center. Her service will be held at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 2 PM with visitation one hour before the service and burial at Fairview Cemetery in Wahpeton at 4 PM.
Harriet Loraine Patterson was born...
Ina Kragness
Jul 31, 2024
Ina A. Kragness, 103, formerly of rural Walcott, ND, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Sheyenne Crossing Care Center in West Fargo, ND. Her funeral service will be held at Richland Lutheran Church in rural Walcott, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 11:00 am, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Dan Forsberg will officiate the service. Burial will...
Roger Bramel
Jul 25, 2024
Roger Bramel, 99 of Wahpeton, ND, passed away at St. Catherine’s Living Center, on Thursday, July 25, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 11:00 am, with visitation one hour before the service, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, prior to the service at 9 am. Pastor Ken...
Kenneth "Ken" Lindsay
Jul 24, 2024
Kenneth "Ken" Lindsay, a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather, passed away on July 24, 2024, in Fargo, North Dakota. His memorial service will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton, ND on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with visitation one hour before the service. Pastor Rich Kramer will officiate the service.
Ken was born on May 12, 1943,...
Fr. William Ovsak
Jul 22, 2024
Fr. William T. OvsakBorn July 24, 1938, at St. Michaels Hospital, Grand Forks, ND - Entered Eternal Rest, on July 22, 2024.
His parents were John Stephen and Margaret Mary, deceased, his mother in 1946 with her burial in Notre Dame Cemetery, Chicago, IL. His father was buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Frazee, MN in 1967. His brothers and sisters were...
Charles "Chuck" Schiele
Jul 21, 2024
Charles Schiele, 73 of Fairmount, ND, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. His memorial service will be held at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 11:00 am, with visitation one hour before the service. Monsignor Brian Donahue will officiate the service.
Charles “Chuck, Chucky or Ed” Schiele was...
ClaraAnn Evavold
Jul 20, 2024
ClaraAnn Evavold, 85 of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Ecumen Evergreens in Moorhead, MN. Her funeral service will be held at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour before the service. René Hasbargen will officiate the service. Burial will be in...
Alta B. Lehmann
Jul 19, 2024
Alta Betty Lehmann, age 86, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Horace, ND at her daughter’s home surrounded by Love, under the care of Hospice. A funeral service to celebrate Alta’s life will be held at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 11:00 am, with visitation one hour prior to the service....
Sylpha Lee
Jul 19, 2024
Sylpha Marie Ann (Bjerkager) Lee, 96, passed away July 19, 2024, at Four Seasons Healthcare in Forman, ND. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Colfax, ND. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Cemetery,...
Brandy Hagen
Jul 18, 2024
Brandy Hagen, 43 of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The family held a gathering to honor her life.
She was born to Donna and Mel Hagen on July 11, 1981, in Breckenridge, MN. Brandy was the kindest person you ever met. She could solve everyone's problems but her own.
She is survived by her son, Blaine, and...
Donald R. Ewald
Jul 7, 2024
Don Ewald, 89, passed away peacefully at St. Catherine’s Benedict Home in Wahpeton, ND on Sunday, July 7, 2024, after a long battle with kidney disease. His funeral service will be at Peace Lutheran Church in Barney, ND at 11 AM on Monday, July 15, 2024, with visitation starting at 10 AM. Pastor Brock Schmeling will officiate. The burial will...
Lamar Wells
Jul 2, 2024
Lamar K. Wells, 82, of Wyndmere, ND, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in CHI St. Joseph Health in Park Rapids, MN, surrounded by his family. A private family burial will take place in the coming days.
