Obituaries
Doug Loeks
Jan 8, 2019
Douglas Dean Loeks, 64, of Wahpeton, ND, acted out the lyrics of his favorite song, Spirit in the Sky on Tuesday, January 8th, 2019, leaving behind a flour-bin full of Little Debbie cakes and treats, which will be served at his funeral.
Doug is survived by the “catch of his life,” Lynnae, who for 43 years, grew...
Madonna Syvertsen
Jan 8, 2019
Madonna Syvertsen, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on January 8, 2019 surrounded by family. She was 89 years old. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm followed by the funeral mass at 7:30 pm at St. John’s Catholic Church, Wahpeton, ND. Arrangements have been entrusted to...
Ione Vosberg
Jan 7, 2019
Ione Mae Vosberg, 92, of Breckenridge, MN, formerly of Wyndmere, ND, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at CHI St. Francis Healthcare Center, under the loving care of the St. Francis Staff, CHI Health at Home Hospice, and her family. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 14, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, followed by a prayer...
George Mallinger
Jan 4, 2019
George Mallinger, age 75, of Lidgerwood, ND, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019, at Elim Care Center, Fargo, ND. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, followed by a prayer service at 7:00 pm, on Friday, January 11, 2019, at Wyndmere Lutheran Church in Wyndmere, ND. Visitation will continue on Saturday, January 12, 2019, from...
Ann Legare
Jan 3, 2019
Ann Legare, 92, of Wahpeton, ND, died peacefully with family at St. Catherine’s Living Center on January 3, 2019. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by her memorial mass at 11:00 am at the St. Catherine’s Living Center Chapel in Wahpeton. Rev. Dale Lagodinski will officiate. Arrangements are entrusted...
Gary Schoenberger
Dec 30, 2018
Gary Schoenberger, 55, of Wahpeton, ND passed away on Sunday, December 30th, 2018 at the Leach Home in Wahpeton. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 3rd from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, with Pastor David Kuhfal officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Vertin-Munson Funeral Home.
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Bruce Brendefur
Dec 29, 2018
Bruce Brendefur, 73, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, with Rev. Dale Lagodinski officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Vertin-Munson...
Donald Oliger Jr.
Dec 21, 2018
Due to the possibility of inclement weather on Friday, December 28, 2018, the family of Donald Oliger has decided to postpone his memorial service until the following day, Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Donald “Don” Oliger Jr., 87, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at Sanford on Broadway, Palliative Care in Fargo,...
John Kaiser
Dec 16, 2018
John “Jack” Kaiser, 88, of Fairmount, ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at CHI St. Francis Healthcare in Breckenridge, MN. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, followed by a prayer service at 7:00 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND. Visitation will...
Leslie Willemssen
Dec 10, 2018
Leslie Lee Willemssen, 63, died on Monday, December 10, 2018, under the care of CHI Hospice at St. Catherine’s Nursing Home in Wahpeton, ND, following a fierce 2-year battle with recurrent renal cell (kidney) cancer.
Leslie “Lefty” Willemssen was born the fourth son to Donna and Thaine Willemssen on November 16, 1955, in...
James Sjoquist
Dec 9, 2018
James Sjoquist, 93, of Wahpeton, ND passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm, followed by his funeral service at 2:00 pm at the St. Catherine’s Living Center Chapel. Burial will be at a later date at the...
Curtis Wateland
Dec 8, 2018
Curtis “Curt” Wateland, 59, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, followed by a memorial service at 1:00 pm at Breckenridge Lutheran Church, with Rev. Mark Manning officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Vertin-Munson Funeral Home,...
Dennis Berg
Nov 25, 2018
Dennis V. Berg, 62, passed peacefully on November 25th at Sanford Hospital under the care of Hospice. He fought a courageous 2-year battle with cancer. Per Dennis' wishes there will be no services, but there will be a time to share stories and memories of Dennis on Wednesday, November 28th at 7 PM with a visitation from 5-7 PM, Rev....
Esther Gordon
Nov 23, 2018
Esther Gordon, 100, of Breckenridge, MN, formerly Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at CHI St. Francis Nursing Home in Breckenridge. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 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 Wednesday, November 28,...
Meri-Jac Christopherson
Nov 19, 2018
A Celebration of Life Service for Meri-Jac Christopherson will be held on July 2, 2019 at 7:00 PM with visitation beginning 1 hour before at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home located in Wahpeton, ND. https://www.vertinmunson.com/ Meri-Jac passed away on November 19th, 2018 in Naples, FL. There was a funeral held at that time in Naples. However, we would like to give...
Lesley Gunness
Nov 18, 2018
Lesley Kay Gunness passed away on Sunday, November 18th, 2018 at Eventide Living in Fargo. Services will be on Friday, November 23rd at Eventide Fargo at 3:30 pm with Jeff Brown officiating. Time for sharing will follow the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Vertin Munson Funeral Home.
Lesley Kay Gunness was born on February 16, 1967, to...
Jan Neppl
Nov 14, 2018
Jan Neppl, 62, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, with a prayer service at 5:00 pm at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton. Visitation will continue on Monday, November 19, 2018 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by her funeral service...
Marlys Hoeft
Nov 9, 2018
Marlys J. Hoeft, 85, Wahpeton, ND passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Leach Home in Wahpeton. The Funeral Service will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 14, at Evergreen United Methodist Church, Wahpeton with visitation one hour before the service. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 13, from 5 PM to 7 PM with a 7 PM Prayer Service and...
Adelaide Wodarz
Nov 5, 2018
Ad elaide Wodarz, 91, of Wyndmere, ND, passed away on Monday, November 5th, 2018 at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 10th at 10:00 am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Wyndmere, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be following the service at St. John...
