Obituaries

Jul 1, 2018

Dale A. Deike, 89, Wahpeton, ND, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND.  Visitation will be Thursday, July 5, 2018 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton.  The funeral service will be at 10:30 am on Friday,...

Jul 1, 2018

Wayne Egenes, 84, Hankinson, ND formerly of Mooreton, ND passed away July 1, 2018 at St. Gerard’s Community Nursing Home in Hankinson, ND.  Visitation will be held on Monday, July 9, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 3:00 pm at Mooreton Lutheran Church with Rev. Gordon Lee officiating.  Burial will be at...

Jun 26, 2018

Richard Link, 83, of Breckenridge, MN passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at CHI St. Francis Home in Breckenridge.  Visitation will be held on Monday, July 2, 2018 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by the funeral mass at 11:00 am at St. John’s Catholic Church, Wahpeton.  Rev. Dale Lagodinski will officiate.   Arrangements have been entrusted to...

Jun 23, 2018

Daniel Alexander Portales, age 21, of Breckenridge, MN made his heavenly journey to Jesus on June 23, 2018, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Services honoring Daniel's life will be held on Wednesday, June 27th at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 pm, followed by a prayer service and time of sharing for those...

Jun 19, 2018

Vernel Bossman, 92, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Mooreton, ND passed away on June 19, 2018.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, ND.  Rev. Gordon Lee will officiate.  Burial will follow the service at Fairview Memorial Gardens,...

Jun 19, 2018

David Tolo, 90, of Wahpeton, ND passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a celebration of life at 11:00 am at Bethel Lutheran Church, Wahpeton, with Rev. Erika Buller officiating.  Arrangements are entrusted to Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton.

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Jun 14, 2018

Margaret E. Starr (New Land Woman), as she was known in her native tongue, was born January 2, 1921 to Philip Starr and Kathryn (Kate) Hopkins Starr in Elbowoods, ND.   She attended the Bismarck Indian School and completed high school in Elbowoods. She married George (Yellow Wolf) and moved to Dickinson, ND, later moving to Washburn, ND, making it...

Jun 13, 2018

Erland H. Hansen, 81, Wahpeton, ND, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at CHI St. Francis Health, Breckenridge, MN.  Visitation will be Monday, June 18, 2018 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 am at Breckenridge Lutheran Church, with Rev. Mark Manning officiating.  Burial will be at Fairview Memorial...

Jun 6, 2018

Dianne Tunby, 58, of Wahpeton, ND passed away Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held Monday, June 11th, 2018 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Memorial Services are to follow at 11:00 am Monday, June 11th, 2018 at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton. Arrangements are entrusted to Vertin-Munson Funeral Home.

Jun 6, 2018

Jane Gilles, 81, Breckenridge, MN formerly of Wahpeton, ND, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at CHI St. Francis Healthcare, Breckenridge.  Visitation will be Friday, June 8, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm at St. John’s Catholic Church, Wahpeton led by Fr. Patrick Parks.  Following the prayer service, there will be...

Jun 6, 2018

Lynnette (Silvernail) Rovig

Lynnette Rovig, 48, of Wahpeton, ND passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at her home.  Visitation will be Friday, June 8, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton.  The funeral service will be Saturday, June 9, at 11:00...

May 30, 2018

Lucy L. Mahler, 88, of Breckenridge, MN passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at CHI St. Francis Nursing Home after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease and diabetes.  Visitation will be Monday, June 4, 2018 beginning at 10:00 am followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am at Bethel Lutheran Church, Wahpeton, ND, with Pastor Erika Buller officiating. Interment...

May 27, 2018

Lois Gunness, 88, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Abercrombie, ND passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Bethany Homes in Fargo.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Abercrombie.  Burial will follow the service at Emmanuel Lutheran...

May 26, 2018

Francis J. Gilles, 95, formerly Wahpeton, ND, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at CHI St. Francis Nursing Home, Breckenridge, MN. The Funeral Mass will be Thursday, May 31, 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, Wahpeton, with Rev. Dale Lagodinski officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 PM to 7 PM with a 7 PM Prayer Vigil, followed...

May 24, 2018

Duane Lunde, 85, of Wahpeton, ND passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at CHI St. Francis Medical Center, Breckenridge, MN.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, followed by the memorial service at 4:00 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church, Wahpeton.  Rev. Erika Buller will officiate.  Burial will be at Fairview...

May 23, 2018

Mark Blackwood Stone, 59, of Wahpeton, entered into eternal rest on May 23rd, 2018.  Visitation will be held on Monday, May 28, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with a prayer service at 7:00 pm at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton.  Visitation will continue on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by the memorial...

May 22, 2018

Wayne Muehler, 68, of Wahpeton, ND passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at his home under the care of CHI Health at Home Hospice.  Visitation will be on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, followed by the funeral service at 10:30 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wahpeton.  Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery...

May 16, 2018

Donna Thiele, 90, of Great Bend, ND passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at CHI St. Francis Medical Center, Breckenridge, MN.  Visitation will be Friday, May 18, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton.  The funeral service will be Saturday, May 19 at 10:30 am...

May 6, 2018

Elroy Meyer, 90, of Wahpeton, ND passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at St. Catherine’s Living Center, Wahpeton.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Wahpeton from 5-7 pm, followed by a prayer service at 7:00 pm and a Knights of Columbus Rosary afterward. Visitation will continue Friday, May...

May 2, 2018

On May 2, 2018, Leone Elizabeth (Lenzmeier) Medenwaldt, passed away peacefully in New Hope, Minnesota. Leone was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.  Visitation will be held on Monday, May 14, 2018 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, followed by the funeral service at 10:30 am at St. John’s Catholic Church, Wahpeton.  Burial...