Obituaries

Harold E Ford

Harold E Ford

Sep 9, 2023

 

Harold Ford, age 88, of Mooreton, ND, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, with family by his side. Services are set for 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton, ND, with visitation one hour prior.  Pastor Gordon Lee will officiate.

Harold was born on November 24,...

Sharon M. Larson

Sharon M. Larson

Sep 3, 2023

 

Sharon Marguerite Larson, 79, of Breckenridge, was unexpectedly called home to our Lord on Sunday, September 3, 2023.  Sharon's visitation and prayer service are set for Monday, September 11, 2023, from 5-7 p.m., at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, ND.  A celebration of life and sharing time will take place from 6:00 -7:00 pm prior to the prayer service.  Her...

Heather Elizabeth Mumm

Heather Elizabeth Mumm

Sep 2, 2023

Heather Elizabeth Mumm, 46 of Wahpeton, ND, was freed from her suffering to go be with our Lord, September 2, 2023. This world will truly miss her. 

Time for visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Visitation will continue at the church on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at...

Matthew W. Broberg

Matthew W. Broberg

Aug 22, 2023

 

Matthew “Matt” W. Broberg, 48, of Buffalo, MN, and formerly of Wahpeton, ND, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in Plymouth, MN, from complications due to colon cancer.  Matt was a past member of First Baptist Church, made a confession of faith and was baptized.

A time for visitation will take place from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Monday,...

Ricky Elmer Berndt

Ricky Elmer Berndt

Aug 20, 2023

Rick E. Berndt, 64, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley on Sunday, August 20, 2023. 

Time for visitation will take place at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home on Friday, August 25, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will...

Elizabeth Graalum

Elizabeth Graalum

Aug 20, 2023

 

Elizabeth “Liz” C. Graalum 93, of Wahpeton, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Twin Town Villa in Breckenridge.

A time for visitation will be held at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. A memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Rene Hasbargen officiating.

Liz was born on November 10, 1929, in...

Arlen W. Steffens

Arlen W. Steffens

Aug 16, 2023

 

Arlen William Steffens, 89, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton.  Visitation will be on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 5 pm to 7 pm with a prayer service at 7 pm, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home. His funeral service will be held at Breck Lutheran Church in Breckenridge, MN, on...

Harry Dodd

Harry Dodd

Aug 13, 2023

Harry Dodd, 68, of Wahpeton, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his residence.  His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, ND.  There will be visitation one hour prior to the service.  Burial will take place Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Ashley, ND.  Pastor Ken Adams will...

Gilbrina Miller

Gilbrina Miller

Aug 9, 2023

Gilbrina "Bri" Miller, 41, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away at her residence on August 9, 2023, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.  Her memorial service will be at 11a.m. Friday, August 25, 2023, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton.  There will be visitation one hour prior.  Dr. Timothy Nyarandi will officiate.

Gilbrina L. Miller, fondly known as...

Karleen Darise Krause

Karleen Darise Krause

Jul 16, 2023

Karleen D. Krause, 60, of Christine, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton from 12:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Someplace Safe of Wilkin County, 61 for 61 Roger Maris Cancer Center, Plains Art...

Gary D. Osborn

Gary D. Osborn

Jul 8, 2023

 

Gary D. Osborn, 78, of Fairmount, ND, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his residence.  His service will take place at 2p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND.  Visitation will be 2 hours prior.  Burial will take place in Fairmount Cemetery.  Pastor Rich England will officiate.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Vertin-Munson...

Robert "Rube" Breuer

Robert "Rube" Breuer

Jul 7, 2023

 

Robert "Rube" Breuer, 91, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at St. Francis Healthcare Center, Breckenridge, MN.  His Mass of Christian of Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wahpeton, with visitation one hour prior.  Burial will take place at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery,...

Cecelia "Cece" F. Berg

Cecelia "Cece" F. Berg

Jul 1, 2023

 

Cecelia Florence Berg of Wahpeton, ND, passed away peacefully at St. Catherine’s Living Center the morning of Saturday, July 1, 2023.  She was 91 years old.  Cecelia was born on September 1, 1931, in Ashley, ND, to Jacob and Lydia Roeszler, and graduated from Ashley High School.  In 1948, she was married to Donald Berg.  In 1958, the couple...

Casey Blain Binfield

Casey Blain Binfield

Jun 28, 2023

Casey B. Binfield, 35, of Fargo and formerly of Wahpeton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023, with time for sharing beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Casey was born in Minot, ND, on February 26, 1988, to Eddy and...

Robert "Bob" Gehring

Robert "Bob" Gehring

Jun 28, 2023

Robert "Bob" Gehring passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.  His memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND.  There will be visitation one hour prior.  Jerry Trupka will officiate.

Robert...

Debra Renae Bach

Debra Renae Bach

Jun 28, 2023

Debra Renae (Hawes) Bach, of Wyndmere, ND and Perham, MN passed away on June 28, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in West Fargo, ND. 

A time for visitation will be held from 10:00-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Service. A celebration of Debra's life will begin at 11:30 a.m. with Jeanne Putnam officiating.

She was...

Joann M. Meyer

Joann M. Meyer

Jun 27, 2023

Joann Meyer, 88, formerly of Fairmount, N.D., passed away on Tuesday, June 27, at St. Catherine South, Fargo, N.D. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, N.D., from 4:30-6:30 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Friday, July 7, 2023, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic...

Terry L Pehl

Terry L Pehl

Jun 25, 2023

Terry L. Pehl, 68, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

A time for visitation will take place at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023, with prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Friday,...

Eugene O. Meslow

Eugene O. Meslow

Jun 25, 2023

 

Eugene Meslow, 90, of Walcott, ND, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Eventide Senior Living in West Fargo, ND. His funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Viking Lutheran Church in rural Colfax, ND.  Visitation will be one hour prior.  Burial will take place at Viking Lutheran Cemetery adjacent to the...

John "Dale" Poppen

John "Dale" Poppen

Jun 23, 2023

 

John "Dale" Poppen, 64, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  His funeral service will take place at Evergreen Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 1 p.m., with visitation one hour prior.  Burial to take place at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Wahpeton.  Sandy Olson will officiate.

John “Dale” Poppen was...