Obituaries

Connie M. Challey

Connie M. Challey

Oct 22, 2023

Connie M. Challey, 73, of Hankinson, ND, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.

A time for visitation will take place from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Hankinson. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ken Adams officiating. The family...

Marion Francis Ennen

Marion Francis Ennen

Oct 20, 2023

Marion F. Ennen, 83, of Fairmount, passed away surrounded by her loving family at St. Francis Hospital on Friday, October 20, 2023.

A time for visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic...

Daniel Bessler

Daniel Bessler

Oct 17, 2023

In Loving Memory of Daniel Edward Bessler

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Edward Bessler, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Dan, age 74, passed away peacefully at St. Catherine’s Living Center, Wahpeton, ND, surrounded by his family on October 17, 2023.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 11:00 am with visitation one...

John Sikorski

John Sikorski

Oct 16, 2023

John Albert Sikorski, 86, of Wyndmere, North Dakota, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at Eventide Senior Living in Fargo, ND.  His Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Wyndmere, ND.  There will be visitation starting two hours prior.  Burial to follow at St. John...

Henry "Hank" Duursma

Henry "Hank" Duursma

Oct 16, 2023

Henry "Hank" Duursma, 83, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at Four Seasons Healthcare in Forman, ND.  Services are to be held at a later date.  Updates will be posted as they are available.

Henry John Duursma was born April 22, 1940, in Carrington, North Dakota, to Ralph and Nellie (Wobbema) Duursma. 

Henry, or “Hank” as...

Bailey Jo Bernstein

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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