Obituaries
Sister Joseph-Marie O Carm
Sep 3, 2025
Sister Joseph Marie of the Child Jesus, Incarnate Wisdom, O.Carm., Carmelite Nun from the Carmel of Mary Monastery, rural Wahpeton entered eternity September 3rd after a several month bout with cancer.
Joanne was the daughter of Ovide and Marie Bedard living in Berwyn, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Brothers Bob and Ray rounded out the family. Their parents were totally and...
Eileen Overby
Sep 1, 2025
Eileen Overby, 91, of Wahpeton, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Breckenridge, MN. Her funeral will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Galchutt Lutheran Church, Galchutt, ND beginning at 1 PM. Visitation will begin one hour prior. Pastor Janelle Hansen will officiate.
Eileen's full obituary will be published in the coming days.
Gary Carlson
Sep 1, 2025
Gary Raymond Carlson, age 80, died at his home in Wahpeton, ND, with his loving wife by his side.
Gary was born September 24, 1944, in Breckenridge, MN, to Raymond Carlson and Alta Holt Carlson. He was raised from infancy by his parents, Elmer and Agnes Carlson, on a farm near Milnor, ND. Gary was baptized and confirmed at Milnor Lutheran...
Leslie "Les" Luebke
Aug 31, 2025
Leslie "Les" Luebke, 58 of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. His service will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home.
Jacqueline King
Aug 30, 2025
The memorial service for Jacqueline King will be on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 11 AM at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, ND, with a one-hour visitation before the service.
Jacqueline “Jackie” Marlene Joyce Kottsick King, age 90, formerly of Wahpeton, ND, and Lake Lida, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Knute Nelson Care Center, Alexandria, MN, on...
Mary Sikorski
Aug 29, 2025
Mary Julia Sikorski was born to Clarence and Phyllis (Leinen) Schmit on November 14, 1941. She was the 2nd of 8 children and the oldest of 5 daughters. Mary and her siblings were raised on the family farm located on the outskirts of Fairmount, ND. As a youngster, she attended the country school in the area, but in 6th grade...
Kathleen Mauch
Aug 27, 2025
Kathleen Mauch, 77, of Mantador, ND, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025.
Kathy was an active and happy-go-lucky member of any community or organization she was a part of, and took great passion in volunteering wherever there was a need. She loved the lake, travel, and time with friends; it seemed she was always on the go. Although a...
Ann Bonn
Aug 26, 2025
Ann Stewart Bonn of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away on August 26, 2025, at the age of 77. Ann was raised by her parents, Jessie Stewart and Roy Stewart, near St. John, North Dakota. After marrying Al Bonn (Junior), she moved to Mylo, ND, where she and Junior raised 4 daughters. Following Junior’s death, she moved to Bisbee, North Dakota,...
Raymond Wacha
Aug 8, 2025
Raymond Wacha, 90, of Wahpeton, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025.
Per Raymond's wishes no services are planned.
May he rest in eternal peace.
Miriam Donnan
Aug 7, 2025
Miriam Donnan, 88, died peacefully at her home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota August 7, 2025, with her husband Terry by her side. Her children, sister, relatives and friends were with her in the days and hours before she died and her family is thankful for the kindness and care provided by Red River Hospice and Pelican Landing staff when she...
Alvin "Ace" Eckre
Aug 2, 2025
Alvin Charles Eckre, 97, of Wahpeton, passed away peacefully on August 2nd, 2025, in Wahpeton.
He was the oldest of three children, born to Carl and Ragnild (Ulsaker) Eckre. Ace was born on February 16, 1928, in Minot, ND. He spent the first 10 years on the family farm near Roseglen, ND, and attended a one-room schoolhouse through the 4th grade....
Mary Kuehn
Jul 31, 2025
Mary F. Kuehn, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 31, 2025, in Wahpeton.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 11 am, with visitation one hour prior, at St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton, ND. Interment is at the Calvary Cemetery in Wahpeton.
Mary Frances Simonitch was born on October...
Jon Langendorfer
Jul 30, 2025
Jon W. Langendorfer, age 63, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away in his home on July 30, 2025. Services are pending at this time. Please check back for updates.
Janis Johnson
Jul 27, 2025
Janis Rae (Platt) Johnson, age 83, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 27, 2025, with her family at her side.
Janis was lovingly known as the “Lefse Queen” by her family and friends. She was a four-time consecutive recipient of the Silver Platter Award at the Wilkin County Fair and brought joy to hundreds each year...
Marie Krause
Jul 26, 2025
Marie Laurel Krause passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, in Wahpeton, ND, surrounded by her husband and two daughters.
Marie was born on December 31, 1947, in Wahpeton, ND, to Arthur and Edigna “Toots” (Dauer) Raeder. Being the oldest of five girls, Marie helped care for her younger sisters as they grew up.
Marie attended St. John’s Catholic School and graduated...
Howard Steen
Jul 25, 2025
The burial for Howard will take place on Saturday, August 9th at 10:30 AM, with Military Honors, at Fairview Cemetery in Wahpeton.
Howard Steen, 91, was called home by God on Friday, July 25, 2025, while residing in Wahpeton, ND. His visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service at...
Delores Weitzel
Jul 23, 2025
Delores Rene Weitzel
With a schedule you could set your watch by, a heart big enough for everyone she met, and a smile that lit up every room, Delores Rene Weitzel lived a full and joyful life. Born on April 21, 1931, in Sebeka, Minnesota, to Ray and Hilma Sirois, Delores brought warmth, energy, and grace to everything she did.
On July...
George Kent
Jul 18, 2025
George Kent, 85, of Wahpeton, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Leach Home in Wahpeton, ND. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 1 PM at the Leach Home.
May he now ride freely and without pain in heaven.
Marlys M. Gira
Jul 16, 2025
Marlys Gira, 89 of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Her funeral service will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home at 1 pm, with visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Wahpeton.
Marlys Marie Gira (Rasmussen) was born on October 21, 1935, to Dan and Mary (Jensen)...
Loretta Lena Althoff
Jul 15, 2025
Loretta Lena Althoff left this earth on July 15, 2025. A Mass of Christian will be on Monday, July 21, 2025, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Mooreton, ND at 11 AM. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 on Monday with a rosary recited by the Christian Mothers at 10:30. Interment will be at the parish cemetery; Fr. Paul Kuhn will officiate....
