Obituaries
Darrell Brogren
Oct 9, 2024
Darrell Brogren, 76 of Wahpeton, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with visitation one hour before the service.
Darrell Virgil Brogren, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on October 9,...
Fr. Jerald Finnestad
Oct 9, 2024
Reverend Jerald L. C. Finnestad was born September 5, 1946, to Harlan “Jack” and Clevia (Hursey) Finnestad in DeKalb, Illinois. Fr. Jerry passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at St. Catherine’s Living Center, Wahpeton, ND. Visitation will be on Monday, October 14, 2024, from 6 pm to 7 pm, with a prayer service at 7 pm, followed by a...
James Lewis
Oct 2, 2024
James Bradley Lewis (62) died on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at his lake home near Battle Lake, Minnesota.
He was born on August 5, 1962 in Breckenridge, Minnesota to Dorothy and Bayard Lewis, a former lawyer and judge of Richland County, North Dakota. Jim lived in Wahpeton, North Dakota until he graduated from high school in 1980, where he was a...
Deloris "Dodie" Opgrand
Oct 2, 2024
Deloris "Dodie" Ann Opgrand, left this world on the morning of October 2, 2024, at her home in Fairmount, North Dakota, after an extended illness and under the care of Red River Valley Hospice. She was born on March 30, 1948, in Wahpeton, to Aloysius and Lucille (Gilgenbach) Althoff.
Dodie was raised in Mooreton, ND, was a graduate of Wahpeton...
Hilda Vogeler
Sep 25, 2024
Hilda Vogeler, 100, of Galchutt, ND passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo, ND. Services will be held Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 2 PM at Vertin Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND. Visitation will take place from 12 PM - 2 PM. Pastor Jeff McCracken will officiate. Burial will take place at St. John's...
Paulette Green
Sep 21, 2024
Paulette Mary Green, 80, of Fairmount, ND, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Services will be Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior to the service at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND. Deacon Jim Hunt will officiate the service. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Fairmount, ND.
Paulette was...
Constance Polifka
Sep 20, 2024
Constance "Connie" Steffens Polifka, 86, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Vitacare Living of Spirit Valley in Duluth, MN. Connie was born on July 22, 1938, in Fairmount, North Dakota to Edward and Minnie (Mahler) Steffens. A funeral service honoring her life will take place on Monday, September 30, 2024, beginning at 11 AM at Vertin Munson Funeral...
Nancy Kiefer
Sep 20, 2024
Nancy Darlene (Glander) Kiefer was called to her heavenly home by our Lord Jesus on September 20, 2024, after a hard battle with ALS at the age of 80.
A lifelong resident of Wahpeton, North Dakota, Nancy was born on August 13, 1944, to Carl Frederick William Glander and his wife, Alta (Houghtaling). She was baptized into the Christian Faith on...
David Kressin
Sep 18, 2024
David Kressin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed on September 18, 2024, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, at the age of 91. Born on January 29, 1933, in rural Mooreton, North Dakota to Theodore and Lillian (Hafner) Kressin, David led a life marked by dedication, love, and service.
David's journey through life began in childhood, moving to Wahpeton, ND during...
Carol Jones
Sep 17, 2024
Carol Jones, a cherished member of our community, departed this life on September 17, 2024, in Fargo, North Dakota, at the age of 62. Born on June 28, 1962, in Fargo to Marvin and Luverne (Johnson) Jones, Carol's life was marked by a spirit of unwavering friendship and love that touched the lives of everyone she encountered.
Carol was born in...
Karen Bakken
Sep 9, 2024
Karen Bakken, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed unexpectedly on September 9, 2024. Born on July 18, 1951, in Jamestown, ND to the late Daniel Gill and Mary (Manock) Gill. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 11 AM at Vertin Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND. Pastor Rich, interim Pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church...
Robert "Bob" LeRoy Rostad
Sep 9, 2024
Robert (Bob) LeRoy Rostad January 17, 1943 – September 9, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Robert LeRoy Rostad, 81, rural Colfax, ND, on September 9, 2024, at Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 5-7pm followed by a 7pm prayer service at Richland Lutheran Church (6143...
Allan D Jirele
Sep 4, 2024
Allan D. Jirele, known as Big Al, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Twin Town Villa in Breckenridge, MN. Al was born on July 29, 1935, in Austin, MN to Edward and Rita Jirele.
Al attended St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN, and was proud to play football for the Johnnies. On November 16, 1957, Al married the love...
Jeffrey Stevens
Sep 3, 2024
Jeffrey Mitchell Stevens' loss is wildly unexpected and has had a huge impact on many people. His family is broken and in shock. His mischievous dimpled smile, sparkling eyes, sense of humor, smooth talking, and infamous finger guns will be utterly missed and deeply cherished.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with visitation...
Roger Miller
Sep 3, 2024
Roger E. Miller, 90, of Lisbon, ND passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Oakes Community Hospital in Oakes, ND. A Memorial Service will be held at Galchutt Lutheran Church in Galchutt, ND at 10 AM on Thursday, September 12, 2024, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Janelle Hansen will officiate. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery near...
Bradley M Blom
Sep 1, 2024
Bradley Michael Blom, 45, resident of Wahpeton, ND and proud supporter of the Dallas Cowboys. Sadly, for his circle of friends, coworkers and family, Brad made a decision to leave behind his emotional pain and was found on September 1, 2024.
Born in New Jersey on February 28, 1979, to Richard and Teresa (Gibbs) Blom. Brad was a courageous and unique...
Maribeth Bokinskie
Aug 30, 2024
Maribeth Bokinskie, 89 of Fargo, ND, formerly of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo. Her funeral mass will be held at St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton, on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 11 am, with visitation one hour before the service. Fr. Paul Kuhn will officiate. Burial will be in...
Jacquelyn Hooten
Aug 28, 2024
Jacquelyn Hooten, a beloved mother and grandmother, left this world August 28, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on September 16, 1954, in Hankinson, North Dakota, Jacquelyn's life was full of love, laughter, and an indomitable spirit.
A loving and caring mother, she dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her sons, Shawn and Brock Jensen. Her nurturing spirit extended deeply into her...
Harriet Fleenor
Aug 13, 2024
Harriet L. Fleenor, 96 of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at St. Catherine’s Living Center. Her service will be held at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 2 PM with visitation one hour before the service and burial at Fairview Cemetery in Wahpeton at 4 PM.
Harriet Loraine Patterson was born...
Ina Kragness
Jul 31, 2024
Ina A. Kragness, 103, formerly of rural Walcott, ND, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Sheyenne Crossing Care Center in West Fargo, ND. Her funeral service will be held at Richland Lutheran Church in rural Walcott, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 11:00 am, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Dan Forsberg will officiate the service. Burial will...
