Obituaries
Herbert Carlson
Jun 11, 2025
Herbert "Herb" Carlson, 83 of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Visitation will be on Monday, June 16, 2025, from 5-7 pm with a time of sharing at 6:45 pm. His funeral service will be on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 1 pm, with visitation one hour before the service, all at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton....
Deb Foertsch
Jun 8, 2025
Deb Foertsch, 69, of Lidgerwood, ND, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton, ND. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, June 14th, from 3 pm onward at the Mantador VFW.
Deb was born on January 14, 1956, in Staples, Minnesota, to Maurice and Ida (Rahman) Heitkamp. She grew up in...
Devin James Wichael
Jun 6, 2025
Mass of Christian Burial for Devin James Wichael, age 25, of Breckenridge, MN, will be on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 10 AM at St. John's Catholic Church, Wahpeton. Visitation will be on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 4-7 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM, at the church. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Wahpeton. Devin passed away...
Mary Therese Jirele
Jun 5, 2025
Mary Therese Jirele passed away on June 5, 2025, at Twin Town Villa in Breckenridge, MN. Mary was born on May 10, 1936, in St. Paul, MN, to Mary Lois and Chet Powell.
Mary attended Holy Spirit Grade School, Derham Hall High School, and St. Catherine University in St. Paul, MN. On November 16, 1957, Mary married the love of her...
Marvin David Jahner
Jun 2, 2025
Marvin David Jahner, 79, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at Sanford Medical Hospital surrounded by his wife and family. His funeral service will be held Monday, June 9, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with visitation one hour before the service, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND. Burial will be at a later date, yet to be determined, at...
Duane "Jug" Kurtz
May 31, 2025
The Celebration of Life for Duane “Jug” I. Kurtz, age 94, will be on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 11 AM at Galchutt Lutheran Church, Galchutt, ND. Visitation will be from 10:30 – 11 AM also at the church. Interment at St. John’s Cemetery. Duane passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025 surrounded by those he loved and at total...
Marilyn L. Leinen
May 31, 2025
Marilyn Lemieux Leinen, age 75, of Fairmount, ND, passed away on May 31, 2025, at Essentia Medical Center in Fargo, ND. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 2 pm with visitation one hour before the service at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton. Tory Amundson, Marilyn's son-in-law, will officiate the service.
Marilyn Ruth Lemieux was born...
Robert Doyle Green
May 29, 2025
Robert Doyle Green, 83, of Fairmount, ND, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at St. Catherine’s, Wahpeton, ND. Services will be Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior to the service at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND.
Robert was born to Doyle and Elsie (Buck) Green on August 28, 1941. Bob was a confirmed member...
Laurence Golden
May 29, 2025
Laurence "Larry" Golden, 74, of Wahpeton, ND, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, in Fargo, North Dakota, at the age of 74. Born on March 8, 1951, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Larry’s journey through life was marked by kindness, laughter, and a deep love for his family.
Larry graduated from Humboldt (MN) High...
Alice Ann McColley
May 24, 2025
Alice Ann McColley, age 83, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on May 24, 2025, at Serenity Living of Sebeka, Sebeka, MN. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 2 pm, with visitation one hour before the service at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton. Pastor Shandon Klein will officiate the service.
Alice Ann Swanson was born on...
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...
