Obituaries
Bailey Jo Bernstein
Oct 15, 2023
Bailey Jo Bernstein, 20, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Her visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 20, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton, with prayer service to follow. Bailey’s memorial service is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Bethel Lutheran...
EvaLou S. Stickland
Oct 1, 2023
EvaLou Sophie Stickland “Toddy”, 84, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, surrounded by family. There will be a private family service at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, ND.
EvaLou Sophie Palmer, or “Toddy”, as everyone knew her, was born on February 2, 1939, to Austin and Marion (Jones) Palmer...
Janet Kinneberg
Oct 1, 2023
Janet Kinneberg, 86, of Abercrombie, North Dakota, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, at St. Catherine’s Living Center, Wahpeton, ND. There will be private family services at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, ND.
Janet Marie Rezac was born on August 14, 1937, in Galchutt, North Dakota, to Joey and Marion (Herrick) Rezac. She...
Judith Beach
Sep 27, 2023
Judith A. (Lawler) Beach, age 86, passed away at St. Catherine’s Living Center on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, under the care of CHI Hospice.
A time for visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Colette Barton officiating. Burial will...
Grace E. Olson
Sep 24, 2023
Grace Eleanor (Klosterman) Olson, 92, of Fargo, ND (formerly Mooreton, ND), passed away on September 24, 2023, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo with family by her side.
Grace was born on September 10, 1931, in Wahpeton, ND to Charles A and Catherine (Melcher) Klosterman. Grace grew up on the Klosterman family farm near Mooreton, ND. She graduated as valedictorian of...
Andy Ziegelman
Sep 24, 2023
Andy Ziegelman, 40, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at St. Francis Healthcare Campus in Breckenridge, MN, after a courageous battle with cancer. His visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27, from 5-7 p.m., at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home with his prayer service starting at 7 p.m. His funeral will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


