Obituaries
Shawn A. Gebro
Nov 30, 2023
Shawn A. Gebro, 52, of Wahpeton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Services to celebrate Shawn’s life will be held at a later date.
Shawn was born on August 10, 1971, in Breckenridge, MN, to Merle and Janet (Herberg) Gebro. He attended school in Breckenridge and then entered the workforce doing many different jobs. He...
Jeffrey Allen Allrich
Nov 30, 2023
Jeffrey Allen Allrich, 42, of Dwight, North Dakota, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at his residence. Jeff’s memorial service is set for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND. There will be a visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at a later date. Rene’ Hasbargen will officiate.
Jeffrey Allen Allrich...
Robin L. Thompson
Nov 23, 2023
Robin Lynn Thompson, 59, Mandan, passed away on November 23, 2023, at her residence.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Eastgate Funeral Home, Bismarck, ND.
Robin was born on January 4th, 1964, in Moorhead, MN, the daughter of Gerald and Karen (Bellin) Thompson. She grew up on the family farm...
Craig Caspers
Nov 23, 2023
Craig James Caspers, 70, of Wahpeton, Dakota, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, after a year-long battle with Uvular Metastatic Melanoma at his residence. There will be a visitation from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wahpeton, ND. The prayer service will begin at 7 p.m. Craig’s Mass of Christian Burial...
Peggy Jo Taylor
Nov 18, 2023
Peggy Jo Taylor, 62, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at her residence, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Services will be planned at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, ND.
Peggy Jo Taylor was born on January 26, 1961, to Alexander and Jeanette (Johnson)...
Robert D. Jokumsen
Nov 9, 2023
Robert Duane Jokumsen, born on May 11, 1942, in Mahnomen, Minnesota, went to meet his Lord on November 9, 2023. He was 81 years old.
To honor and remember Bob, services will be held in Wahpeton, ND. A visitation is scheduled at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home on Sunday, November 12, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm with the prayer service starting at...
Duane Dale Pfeifle
Nov 3, 2023
Duane D. Pfeifle, 83, of Wahpeton, ND, and formerly of Ashley, ND, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023.
His funeral service will be on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 10:30 AM, with visitation one-half hour before the service, at Zion Lutheran Church in Ashley, ND, with burial to follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.
Duane was born on the...
Shirley Ziegelman
Oct 25, 2023
Shirley Ruth Ziegelman, 91, of Great Bend, North Dakota, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at St. Catherine's Living Center, Wahpeton, ND. Her services are set for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, ND. There will be a visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Pastor...
Marlene C Miller
Oct 25, 2023
Marlene Carolyn Miller, 93, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Sheyenne Crossings Care Center in West Fargo, ND. Her services are set for 11 a.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton, with visitation 1 ½ hours prior. Burial to follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Wahpeton. Pastor Tom Petersen will...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
