Obituaries

Dec 24, 2023

Michael Orrin Thompson, 62, of McLeod, North Dakota, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, in Wyndmere, ND.  His visitation is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND, with his prayer service starting at 7 p.m.  Michael’s funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Bethany Lutheran...

Dec 22, 2023

 

Jerry Brackin, age 69, of Wahpeton, ND, died at his home on Friday, December 22, 2023, wife his wife and son, and the help of CHI Hospice.   

A memorial mass will be held on 1:00 pm, Friday, January 5, 2024, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wahpeton with Father Paul Kuhn presiding.  Visitation will be held for one hour...

Dec 21, 2023

 

Graydon "Grady" James Bohn, 91, of Fargo, North Dakota, formerly Mooreton, ND, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo.  His funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND.  There will be a visitation one hour prior.  Pastor Brock Schmeling will officiate the service.  Burial...

Dec 19, 2023

Steven Daniel Schmit, 51, of Milnor, North Dakota, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at his residence from natural causes. His visitation is set from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND, with prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. Steven’s Mass of Christian Burial is set for 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 28,...

Dec 17, 2023

Bette Anne Dichraff was born on November 20, 1934, in Hanneford, North Dakota, to Robert and Elsie (Wunderlich) Nelson, where she grew up and attended school.  She went on to marry Frederick Dichraff in Webster, South Dakota, on November 21, 1956.  They were blessed with two children, John and Linda. 

After Bette and Fritz were married, they made their home in...

Dec 12, 2023

Allen Keith Jones, 62, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo, ND.  His service is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Harvest Outreach Church in Wahpeton, ND.  There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service.  Pastor Dominic Warne will be the officiant.  Arrangements have...

Dec 2, 2023

Wendy Campbell, 57, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo, ND.  Her Celebration of Life will be on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 11:00 am, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND, with visitation one hour prior.  René Hasbargen will officiate the service.

Wendy Kay Trower was born on October...

Dec 2, 2023

Dec 1, 2023

Steven Jay Tetzlaff, 60, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, as the result of an automobile accident.

Services are scheduled for Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 11:00 am, with visitation one-hour prior, at United Church of Christ in Wahpeton.  Pastor Ken Adams will officiate the service.  

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Dec 1, 2023

Vincent Humble, 80, of Fairmount, North Dakota, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Leach Home in Wahpeton, ND.  His Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Fairmount, ND.  There will be a visitation one hour prior, with the recitation of the Rosary at...

Nov 30, 2023

Shawn A. Gebro, 52, of Wahpeton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

Services to celebrate Shawn’s life will be held at a later date.

Shawn was born on August 10, 1971, in Breckenridge, MN, to Merle and Janet (Herberg) Gebro. He attended school in Breckenridge and then entered the workforce doing many different jobs. He...

Nov 30, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Allrich, 42, of Dwight, North Dakota, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at his residence.  Jeff’s memorial service is set for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND.  There will be a visitation one hour prior.  Burial will be at a later date.  Rene’ Hasbargen will officiate.

Jeffrey Allen Allrich...

Nov 23, 2023

 

Robin Lynn Thompson, 59, Mandan, passed away on November 23, 2023, at her residence.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Eastgate Funeral Home, Bismarck, ND.

Robin was born on January 4th, 1964, in Moorhead, MN, the daughter of Gerald and Karen (Bellin) Thompson. She grew up on the family farm...

Nov 23, 2023

 

Craig James Caspers, 70, of Wahpeton, Dakota, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, after a year-long battle with Uvular Metastatic Melanoma at his residence.  There will be a visitation from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wahpeton, ND.  The prayer service will begin at 7 p.m.  Craig’s Mass of Christian Burial...

Nov 18, 2023

Peggy Jo Taylor, 62, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at her residence, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.  Services will be planned at a later date.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, ND.

Peggy Jo Taylor was born on January 26, 1961, to Alexander and Jeanette (Johnson)...

Nov 9, 2023

Robert Duane Jokumsen, born on May 11, 1942, in Mahnomen, Minnesota, went to meet his Lord on November 9, 2023. He was 81 years old.

To honor and remember Bob, services will be held in Wahpeton, ND. A visitation is scheduled at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home on Sunday, November 12, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm with the prayer service starting at...

Nov 3, 2023

Duane D. Pfeifle, 83, of Wahpeton, ND, and formerly of Ashley, ND, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023.  

His funeral service will be on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 10:30 AM, with visitation one-half hour before the service, at Zion Lutheran Church in Ashley, ND, with burial to follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Duane was born on the...

Oct 25, 2023

Shirley Ruth Ziegelman, 91, of Great Bend, North Dakota, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at St. Catherine's Living Center, Wahpeton, ND.  Her services are set for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, ND.  There will be a visitation one hour prior.  Burial will take place at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.  Pastor...

Oct 25, 2023

Marlene Carolyn Miller, 93, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Sheyenne Crossings Care Center in West Fargo, ND.  Her services are set for 11 a.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton, with visitation 1 ½ hours prior.  Burial to follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Wahpeton. Pastor Tom Petersen will...

Oct 22, 2023

Connie M. Challey, 73, of Hankinson, ND, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.

A time for visitation will take place from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Hankinson. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ken Adams officiating. The family...