Obituaries
Curtis Bohn
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...
Frank Azure
May 19, 2025
Frank Azure, 79, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away in May 2025. Born May 13, 1946, in Belcourt, ND, to Arthur and Anna (LaFrance) Azure, Frank came into the world with a full head of curly red hair—until his father cut it all off when he was three.
Frank was a proud member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. He began...
Lana Retzer
May 17, 2025
Lana Gayle Retzer, 79 of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St. Catherine's Living Center. Her memorial service will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with visitation 2 hours before the service, at Faith Lutheran Church in Dwight, ND. René Hasbargen will officiate the service.
Lana was born on June 9, 1945, in...
Barbara Oglesby
May 14, 2025
Barbara Oglesby, 64, of Wahpeton, passed away at her home on Wednesday May 14, 2025. She was surrounded by family who greatly loved her and cared for her. A memorial service will be held in her honor Friday May 30, 2025, at 11 AM at Inspiration Lutheran Brethren Church, Breckenridge, MN. Pastor Tim Collins will officiate.
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Marlys Sikorski
May 13, 2025
Marlys Sikorski, 94, of Fairmount, passed away in Fargo, ND on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. A visitation in her honor will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, 5-7 PM at Vertin Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, with the Prayer Service starting at 7 PM. Her Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10 AM at...
Orville Fenske
May 12, 2025
Orville W. Fenske, passed away on May 12, 2025, at St. Catherine's Living Center at the remarkable age of 100. Orville lived a full and vibrant life filled with love, laughter, and countless memories. His Funeral Service will be held Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 2 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wahpeton, ND. Visitation will start at 12 PM until...
Patricia "Pat" Klosterman
May 3, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Klosterman, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, in Fargo, North Dakota, at the age of 96. Born on December 7, 1928, Pat carried the spirit of her hometown throughout her life, creating a legacy that will forever be remembered by those who had the privilege of knowing her.
Pat was a lifelong...
Daryl Johnson
May 2, 2025
Daryl Johnson, of rural Mooreton, ND, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, passed away on May 2, 2025, in Breckenridge, MN, at the age of 87. Born on August 23, 1937, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, to Darwin and Roma (McLeod). Daryl's journey through life was characterized by his deep commitment to family, a passion for farming, and an unwavering...
Kelly Sjomeling
Apr 30, 2025
It is with a heavy heart, but a smile tucked away for those fantastic memories that we say goodbye to Kelly Sjomeling. Born in Mobridge, SD on December 5, 1973, he spent 51 glorious years making the world a tad brighter, a lot more delicious, and infinitely more entertaining until his adventurous spirit took him to the big fishing hole...
Herbert Youngquist
Apr 25, 2025
Herbert John Youngquist, 97, lifelong resident of Wahpeton, ND, died on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Benedictine St. Catherine's. The memorial service will be held at a later date.
Herbert John Youngquist was born March 16, 1928, to Herbert C. and Ann E. (Lehman) Youngquist in Breckenridge, MN. He grew up in Wahpeton, attending St. John’s Catholic School and graduating from...
Richard Eric Larson
Apr 22, 2025
Richard Eric Larson of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed unexpectantly at the age of 56 on April 22, 2025. Richard was born Richard Eugene Driver to Anna Driver and Harland Good Bird on August 28, 1968, at Sisseton, SD. At the age of two, he was adopted by Larry and Lola Larson of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, where he continued to live...
Darlyn Weber
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...
Kathleen Braun
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,...
Rosemary Samuelson
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,...
Shane Ahrens
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...
Marie Heitkamp
Mar 27, 2025
Marie Rose Heitkamp, 93, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in St. Cloud, MN. Her funeral mass will be Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with visitation one hour before the service, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Mooreton, ND. Burial will be in the church cemetery following the service. Fr. Michael Hickin will officiate.
Marie (Rink) Heitkamp was...
Maj. Steven Vigesaa
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...
Douglas Campbell
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...
William Weitzel
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...
Nancy Johnson
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...
