Obituaries
Lois Thykeson
Jun 22, 2025
Lois Ann Thykeson passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, after leading a rich life of 97 years. Lois was born on a farm near Doran, Minnesota, to Walter and Fern (Pasch) Leinen and was the oldest of 10 children (7 boys and 3 girls). She attended a country school her first 8 grades and graduated from Breckenridge High School...
Howard Jenson
Jun 20, 2025
Howard A Jenson lived 92 full and meaningful years, and to say he’ll be missed is an understatement. Born in Morris, Minnesota, his life took him across the ocean with the U.S. Navy, delivering mail to aircraft carriers on a TBM airplane – connecting sailors with home one letter at a time. He was stationed in Italy, North Carolina, and...
Ronald Prchal
Jun 17, 2025
Ronald "Ron" Prchal, 74, of Dalton, MN, formerly of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held from 4-6 pm on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home. His funeral service will be on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 10:30 am, with visitation one hour before...
Edward Klein
Jun 16, 2025
Edward Klein, 89, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away at his home on Monday, June 16, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Wahpeton. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Breckenridge, MN.
Jeffrey Cummings
Jun 16, 2025
Jeffrey Byard Cummings, 79, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away peacefully Monday June 16, 2025, at St. Francis Nursing Home in Breckenridge, MN.
Jeff was born December 11, 1945, in Fargo, ND to Byard and Margaret (Swanson) Cummings. He graduated from Enderlin High School in 1964 and enlisted in the Air Force serving as a Medic for 4 years. Jeff also served...
Diane Gehler
Jun 15, 2025
Diane Gehler, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Fargo, ND. Her visitation will be on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 5-7 pm with a prayer service at 7 pm, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 10-11 am, followed by her funeral service at 11 am, at Trinity Lutheran Church in...
Edward Straus
Jun 13, 2025
Edward C. Straus of Wahpeton, ND passed away at the age of 89 on Friday, June 13, 2025, at home with his loving wife, Marlene, by his side.
Ed was born September 24, 1935, to Emil and Ethel (Rooney) Straus in Sanborn, ND, the youngest of 6 children. He attended St. Catherine’s Catholic School in Valley City, ND, graduating in 1954....
Herbert Carlson
Jun 11, 2025
Herbert "Herb" Carlson, 83 of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Visitation will be on Monday, June 16, 2025, from 5-7 pm with a time of sharing at 6:45 pm. His funeral service will be on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 1 pm, with visitation one hour before the service, all at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton....
Deb Foertsch
Jun 8, 2025
Deb Foertsch, 69, of Lidgerwood, ND, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton, ND. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, June 14th, from 3 pm onward at the Mantador VFW.
Deb was born on January 14, 1956, in Staples, Minnesota, to Maurice and Ida (Rahman) Heitkamp. She grew up in...
Devin James Wichael
Jun 6, 2025
Mass of Christian Burial for Devin James Wichael, age 25, of Breckenridge, MN, will be on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 10 AM at St. John's Catholic Church, Wahpeton. Visitation will be on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 4-7 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM, at the church. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Wahpeton. Devin passed away...
Mary Therese Jirele
Jun 5, 2025
Mary Therese Jirele passed away on June 5, 2025, at Twin Town Villa in Breckenridge, MN. Mary was born on May 10, 1936, in St. Paul, MN, to Mary Lois and Chet Powell.
Mary attended Holy Spirit Grade School, Derham Hall High School, and St. Catherine University in St. Paul, MN. On November 16, 1957, Mary married the love of her...
Marvin David Jahner
Jun 2, 2025
Marvin David Jahner, 79, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at Sanford Medical Hospital surrounded by his wife and family. His funeral service will be held Monday, June 9, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with visitation one hour before the service, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND. Burial will be at a later date, yet to be determined, at...
Duane "Jug" Kurtz
May 31, 2025
The Celebration of Life for Duane “Jug” I. Kurtz, age 94, will be on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 11 AM at Galchutt Lutheran Church, Galchutt, ND. Visitation will be from 10:30 – 11 AM also at the church. Interment at St. John’s Cemetery. Duane passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025 surrounded by those he loved and at total...
Marilyn L. Leinen
May 31, 2025
Marilyn Lemieux Leinen, age 75, of Fairmount, ND, passed away on May 31, 2025, at Essentia Medical Center in Fargo, ND. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 2 pm with visitation one hour before the service at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton. Tory Amundson, Marilyn's son-in-law, will officiate the service.
Marilyn Ruth Lemieux was born...
Robert Doyle Green
May 29, 2025
Robert Doyle Green, 83, of Fairmount, ND, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at St. Catherine’s, Wahpeton, ND. Services will be Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior to the service at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND.
Robert was born to Doyle and Elsie (Buck) Green on August 28, 1941. Bob was a confirmed member...
Laurence Golden
May 29, 2025
Laurence "Larry" Golden, 74, of Wahpeton, ND, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, in Fargo, North Dakota, at the age of 74. Born on March 8, 1951, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Larry’s journey through life was marked by kindness, laughter, and a deep love for his family.
Larry graduated from Humboldt (MN) High...
Alice Ann McColley
May 24, 2025
Alice Ann McColley, age 83, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on May 24, 2025, at Serenity Living of Sebeka, Sebeka, MN. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 2 pm, with visitation one hour before the service at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton. Pastor Shandon Klein will officiate the service.
Alice Ann Swanson was born on...
Frank Azure
May 19, 2025
Frank Azure, 79, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away in May 2025. Born May 13, 1946, in Belcourt, ND, to Arthur and Anna (LaFrance) Azure, Frank came into the world with a full head of curly red hair—until his father cut it all off when he was three.
Frank was a proud member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. He began...
Lana Retzer
May 17, 2025
Lana Gayle Retzer, 79 of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St. Catherine's Living Center. Her memorial service will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with visitation 2 hours before the service, at Faith Lutheran Church in Dwight, ND. René Hasbargen will officiate the service.
Lana was born on June 9, 1945, in...
Barbara Oglesby
May 14, 2025
Barbara Oglesby, 64, of Wahpeton, passed away at her home on Wednesday May 14, 2025. She was surrounded by family who greatly loved her and cared for her. A memorial service will be held in her honor Friday May 30, 2025, at 11 AM at Inspiration Lutheran Brethren Church, Breckenridge, MN. Pastor Tim Collins will officiate.
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