Obituaries
James Fitzpatrick
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...
Joan Catherine Meyer
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...
Keith Phillip DeVillers
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...
Lois Cleone Price
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...
Wayne A. Braaten
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...
Tom L. Ellingson
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...
James "Jim" A. Marohl
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...
Joyce M. Hendrickson
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...
Loran A. Palmer
Oct 22, 2024
Loran A. Palmer, 81, of Wahpeton, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at his home surrounded by family and under the care of CHI Hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Mooreton, ND beginning at 11 AM. Visitation will be held Monday, October 28, 2024, from 5-7...
Darren Johnson
Oct 18, 2024
Darren Johnson, 56, of Wahpeton, ND passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, at his home in Wahpeton, ND, surrounded by his family and under the care of CHI Hospice. A Memorial Service will be held at Evergreen United Methodist Church, Wahpeton, ND on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 11 AM with Fern Bailey officiating. Visitation will be held one hour...
Darrell Brogren
Oct 9, 2024
Darrell Brogren, 76 of Wahpeton, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with visitation one hour before the service.
Darrell Virgil Brogren, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on October 9,...
Fr. Jerald Finnestad
Oct 9, 2024
Reverend Jerald L. C. Finnestad was born September 5, 1946, to Harlan “Jack” and Clevia (Hursey) Finnestad in DeKalb, Illinois. Fr. Jerry passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at St. Catherine’s Living Center, Wahpeton, ND. Visitation will be on Monday, October 14, 2024, from 6 pm to 7 pm, with a prayer service at 7 pm, followed by a...
James Lewis
Oct 2, 2024
James Bradley Lewis (62) died on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at his lake home near Battle Lake, Minnesota.
He was born on August 5, 1962 in Breckenridge, Minnesota to Dorothy and Bayard Lewis, a former lawyer and judge of Richland County, North Dakota. Jim lived in Wahpeton, North Dakota until he graduated from high school in 1980, where he was a...
Deloris "Dodie" Opgrand
Oct 2, 2024
Deloris "Dodie" Ann Opgrand, left this world on the morning of October 2, 2024, at her home in Fairmount, North Dakota, after an extended illness and under the care of Red River Valley Hospice. She was born on March 30, 1948, in Wahpeton, to Aloysius and Lucille (Gilgenbach) Althoff.
Dodie was raised in Mooreton, ND, was a graduate of Wahpeton...
Hilda Vogeler
Sep 25, 2024
Hilda Vogeler, 100, of Galchutt, ND passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo, ND. Services will be held Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 2 PM at Vertin Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND. Visitation will take place from 12 PM - 2 PM. Pastor Jeff McCracken will officiate. Burial will take place at St. John's...
Paulette Green
Sep 21, 2024
Paulette Mary Green, 80, of Fairmount, ND, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Services will be Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior to the service at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND. Deacon Jim Hunt will officiate the service. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Fairmount, ND.
Paulette was...
Constance Polifka
Sep 20, 2024
Constance "Connie" Steffens Polifka, 86, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Vitacare Living of Spirit Valley in Duluth, MN. Connie was born on July 22, 1938, in Fairmount, North Dakota to Edward and Minnie (Mahler) Steffens. A funeral service honoring her life will take place on Monday, September 30, 2024, beginning at 11 AM at Vertin Munson Funeral...
Nancy Kiefer
Sep 20, 2024
Nancy Darlene (Glander) Kiefer was called to her heavenly home by our Lord Jesus on September 20, 2024, after a hard battle with ALS at the age of 80.
A lifelong resident of Wahpeton, North Dakota, Nancy was born on August 13, 1944, to Carl Frederick William Glander and his wife, Alta (Houghtaling). She was baptized into the Christian Faith on...
David Kressin
Sep 18, 2024
David Kressin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed on September 18, 2024, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, at the age of 91. Born on January 29, 1933, in rural Mooreton, North Dakota to Theodore and Lillian (Hafner) Kressin, David led a life marked by dedication, love, and service.
David's journey through life began in childhood, moving to Wahpeton, ND during...
Carol Jones
Sep 17, 2024
Carol Jones, a cherished member of our community, departed this life on September 17, 2024, in Fargo, North Dakota, at the age of 62. Born on June 28, 1962, in Fargo to Marvin and Luverne (Johnson) Jones, Carol's life was marked by a spirit of unwavering friendship and love that touched the lives of everyone she encountered.
Carol was born in...
