Obituaries

Nov 18, 2022

MaryAnna  Althoff, 90, of Wahpeton, ND, formerly of Mantador, ND, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at St. Catherine's Living Center in Wahpeton.

MaryAnna O. Althoff was born December 27, 1931, at Midway Hospital in St Paul to Arthur J. and Laura (Mueller) Olsen. She attended grade school at Holy Spirit Catholic School. After her father's death at...

Nov 16, 2022

James "Jim" Anderson, entered his eternal rest early Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in the care of the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, ND. His loving wife, Darlene Anderson, of 67 years was close to his side. Jim's funeral service will be held at Harvest Outreach Church in Wahpeton, ND, led by Pastor Dominic Warne, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022....

Nov 13, 2022

 

 

Donald George Berg of Wahpeton, ND passed away peacefully at St. Catherine’s Living Center on Sunday, November 13, 2022. He was 96 years old.

 

Donald was born February 16, 1926, in Duluth, Minnesota to George and Estelle Berg. He moved to Oakes, ND as a young boy and graduated from Oakes High School in 1944. Donald enlisted...

Nov 12, 2022

 

Mary Jane "Josie" Sittarich, 91, of Fairmount, ND, passed away November 12, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.

 

Her prayer service and visitation will be Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton.  Visitation will be from 5-7, Prayer service starting at 7, with Rosary to follow.  Her Mass of Christian Burial will...

Nov 11, 2022

 

Allan “Al” Sommers passed away Friday, November 11, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital, Breckenridge, MN.  His funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton, ND.  Visitation will be an hour and a half prior to service.  Pastor Tom Peterson will officiate.  Burial at a later date. 

Allan Walter Sommers was...

Nov 4, 2022

Jane Elizabeth “Betty” Rick, 81, of Breckenridge, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Breckenridge with Father Leo Moenkedick officiating.  Time for visitation will take place one hour prior to services.  Interment will follow at St....

Nov 1, 2022

Richard P. Prochnow

 - a man known for his humor, quirky songs, and infectious smile, heartbreakingly left us for heaven.

 

Richard Prochnow passed away November 1, 2022, after many years of living with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on October 27, 1950, in Breckenridge, MN to Oscar and Inga (Karlson) Prochnow. Richard grew up on a family farm in...

Oct 30, 2022

 

Keith Henry Huwe, 55, of Wahpeton ND, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, after a brief illness.  His Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wahpeton on Thursday, November 3, at 2 pm.  Rosary at noon with visitation beginning at 12:30 pm.  Fr. Dale Lagodinski will officiate the service.  A private burial will...

Oct 26, 2022

Margaret Barina, 99, of Wahpeton, ND, went to her heavenly home early October 26, 2022, in the care of St. Francis Hospital in Breckenridge, MN. Visitation will begin at 10 am, with her Memorial Mass starting at 11 am, Friday, November 4, 2022, at the St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton with Rev. Dale Lagodinski officiating. Burial will take place...

Oct 20, 2022

Martin Duane Lillestol, 91, of Wyndmere, ND, passed away October 20, 2022, at the Fargo VA hospital after a month-long stay.

A time for visitation will be held at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton on Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with prayer services starting at 7:00 p.m.  Funeral services will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2022,...

Oct 19, 2022

Alvin James “Butch” Brandt, 79, of Wyndmere, ND, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Visitation will start at 5:00 PM with his prayer service at 7:00 PM on Sunday, October 23 and Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, October 24 at 11:00 AM, with visitation 1 hour prior; both at St....

Oct 15, 2022

Inga Amanda Jordheim, 96, formerly of Wyndmere, ND, passed away October 15, 2022, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND.

The oldest of six girls, Inga was born January 2, 1926, to McCarl and Gina (Hegseth) Syverson in rural Wyndmere, ND.  When Inga’s mother passed away in 1936, her aunt, Sophie Syverson, came to live with the family. 

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Oct 9, 2022

Keith Duncan, 73, of Wyndmere, ND, passed away in his home early Sunday, October 9, 2022. His service will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church in McLeod, ND, on Friday, October 14, 2022. Visitation will start at 10 am, with his funeral service beginning at 11 am. Reverend Wayne Quibell will be officiating. A  live stream of his service will...

Oct 5, 2022

 

Leona Umphrey, 76, Wahpeton ND, passed away peacefully in her home under the loving care of Red River Human Services Foundation and CHI Hospice, on Wednesday October 5th, 2022.

Leona was born on January 19th, 1946, in Valley City ND, the daughter of Frank and Esther Puhr.

Leona moved to Grafton to receive services in 1952, at age...

Sep 27, 2022

 

Benjamin A. Wawers was born July 30, 1925, to Peter and Scholastica (Bernard) Wawers in Hankinson, North Dakota.  He attended country school near Fairmount, ND, and graduated from Fairmount High School in 1943.  He also attended NDSCS in Wahpeton, completing his studies in 1944. 

Ben entered military service in 1945, serving in the 82nd and 101st Airborne divisions.  His...

Sep 26, 2022

Philip L. Caulkins, 81, of Wahpeton, passed away with loving friends by his side on Monday, September 26, 2022 at his residence.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton with Rene Hasbargen officiating.  Time for visitation will take place one hour prior to services.  Burial will follow...

Sep 20, 2022

Frank Donald Randall, 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Fergus Falls, MN, on Tuesday evening September 20, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held in his honor at the St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton, ND, on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 11 am. Visitation will begin an hour prior at 10 am, and his service will be...

Sep 19, 2022

Larry G Olson, 62, of Wahpeton, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at his residence.  Services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home Wahpeton, ND with visitation one hour prior.  Burial at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Fairmount to follow lunch.

Larry Olson was born October 17, 1959...

Sep 4, 2022

Grace Wallis, 96, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Essentia Health Hospital, Fargo, ND following a difficult surgery.

Grace Ann Meyer was born December 21, 1925 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Wahpeton, ND to Nicholas and Regina Meyer of Wahpeton.  She was the last surviving family member of six brothers and...

Aug 30, 2022

Henrietta “Henny” Matthys, 85 of Wahpeton, ND, formerly of Wyndmere, ND, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wahpeton on Friday, September 2, 2022, at 12:00 PM, with visitation two hours prior to the service.  Fr. Dale Lagodinski will officiate. ...