Obituaries

Aug 11, 2019

Joan M. Wawers, 81, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her family.  There will be a rosary held at 9:30 AM, followed by a visitation from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and her memorial service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Vertin-Munson...

Aug 7, 2019

Christopher L. Olsen, 44, Wahpeton, ND, left this world to be with his mom and dad in heaven on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.  Visitation will be on Monday, August 12, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm followed by a prayer service at 7:00 pm at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton. Pastor Erika Buller will officiate the service.  Arrangements...

Aug 5, 2019

Whylix E. Ditch, 24 days old, of Mooreton, ND, came into this world and touched everyone’s lives on July 12, 2019 and left us on August 5, 2019.  There will be a visitation held on Friday, August 9, 2019 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND.  Arrangements are entrusted to Vertin-Munson...

Aug 4, 2019

Maxine Kath, 89, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away Sunday, August 4th at St. Francis Nursing Home in Breckenridge, Minnesota.  Visitation will be held Thursday, August 8th from 9:30 - 11 am, followed by funeral services at 11 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton.  Rev. Matthew Tooman will officiate the service.  Burial will be at a later...

Jul 31, 2019

Margie Gagelin, 97, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at CHI St. Francis Hospital in Breckenridge, MN.  Visitation will be held on Monday, August 5, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by her funeral service at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton.  Rev. Matthew Tooman will officiate the service.  Burial will...

Jul 31, 2019

Armour R. Thompson died peacefully at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Fargo, ND on July 31, 2019 at the age of 95. His funeral will be Saturday, August 3 at 1:00 pm with visitation 1 hour prior to the service at Viking Lutheran Church, rural Walcott, ND with Rev. Wayne Quibell officiating. Interment will be at Viking...

Jul 28, 2019

Gloria Pazdernik, 79, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Breckenridge, MN, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, surrounded by her loving family.  Visitation will be on Friday, August 2, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND. Pastor...

Jul 25, 2019

Cash L. Herman, 58, Fargo, ND, formerly of Wahpeton, ND, passed away at his home, Thursday, July 25, 2019.  His visitation will be on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM followed by a memorial service at 7:00 PM at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton.  Fr. Tony Welle will officiate the service. Burial will be at...

Jul 22, 2019

Marlyce Kemmet, age 80, of Wahpeton, ND died peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Monday, July 22, 2019 following a brief fight with cancer. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Friday, July 26, 2019...

Jul 20, 2019

Patrick T. Fields, age 72, of Wyndmere, ND, died July 20, 2019 when his UTV rolled over less than a mile west of 79th Street from Highway 18 outside of Wyndmere. Born to Milo and Irene (Zamzow) Fields on October 24, 1946 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, he spent his early years living and attending school in Plainfield Lake, Wisconsin...

Jul 11, 2019

Arnold Woodbury, 76, of Wyndmere, ND, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, followed by a prayer service at 7:00 PM at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, ND.  Visitation will continue on Monday, July 15, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, followed by his funeral...

Jul 11, 2019

Valeria “Tootie” King, 93, of Breckenridge, MN, formerly of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Twin Town Villa in Breckenridge.  Visitation will be held on Monday, July 15, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a prayer service at 5:30 PM at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton.  Visitation will continue on Tuesday, July 16,...

Jul 10, 2019

Reecy Nickeson, 51, of Alexandria, MN, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at her daughters' home in Wahpeton, ND, under the care of hospice.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held on her birthday, July 23, 2019 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at The Sunken Garden at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, Minnesota....

Jul 9, 2019

Margaret Wold, 96, of Galchutt, ND, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home.  Her visitation will be on Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am at Galchutt Lutheran Church, Galchutt, ND, with pastor Kim Adams officiating.  Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery in...

Jul 8, 2019

Rex W. Branson, 91, of Breckenridge, MN, formerly of Fairmount, ND, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019, at CHI St. Francis Home in Breckenridge, MN.  Visitation will be Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton. Visitation will continue on Friday,...

Jul 7, 2019

Larry James Filbert, age 75, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Sunday, July 07, 2019, at the Fargo Veterans Affairs Health Care System. His Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 12th, 2019, at 2:00 pm at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, with a visitation from 1:00-2:00 pm. Rene Hasbargen will be officiating. Burial will take place at...

Jul 6, 2019

Tyler came into this world like a firecracker on October 1, 1997, landing into his Mom and Dad’s lap, Jill and Tim. He was a proud big brother to Isaac, Reagan and Ashlyn who all look up to him.

He started walking at the age of 9 months, and running shortly after with his “magic” baseball shoes...

Jun 28, 2019

Ruth P. Stoltenow, 93, of Breckenridge, MN, formerly Great Bend, ND, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Twin Town Villa in Breckenridge.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by her funeral service at 2:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend.  Rev. Sean Daenzer will officiate...

Jun 24, 2019

Harold Narum, 77, of Amidon, ND, and Wahpeton, ND, formerly of Galchutt, ND, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton.  His funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 5:30 PM CST, with one hour of visitation prior to the service, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton. ...

Jun 16, 2019

September 30, 1923 – June 16, 2019 BRECKENRIDGE, M.N. – Emeth Boyer, 95, formerly of Barney, N.D., died Sunday, June 16 in St. Francis Nursing Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m., with a funeral service at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, N.D. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens in...