Obituaries

Dec 18, 2025

Dec 4, 2025

Alinda Bassingthwaite, 88, of Wahpeton, ND passed away on December 4th, 2025 with her loving family by her side, at St Catherines Living Center in Wahpeton. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 4 PM- 6 PM with Prayer Service at 6 PM. Her Memorial Service will be held Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 10 AM at Evergreen United...

Dec 3, 2025

Carol Thimjon, a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted friend, passed away on December 3, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. She was born on January 26, 1944, in Breckenridge, MN, to Reuben and Lenore (Dammann) Bladow. From the very start, Carol was a shining light to all who were lucky enough to know her.

Graduating from Wahpeton High School in...

Dec 3, 2025

The Lord was ready to take Dudley home on December 3, 2025. His Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton, with a visitation two hours before. Fr. Robert Foertsch will officiate the service.

Dudley was born on December 23, 1958, to Lester and Florence (Schauff) Gordon in Breckenridge,...

Nov 24, 2025

Floyd Mason, 63, laid down his fishing pole for the final time on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo.

Born in New York on February 11, 1962, to Walter and Elizabeth (Forst) Mason, Floyd was the second of nine children: Bob, April, Joe, Kim, Mary, Ed, Vivian, and Ruth.

In September 2025, Floyd moved to Wahpeton from Florida to...

Nov 21, 2025

Viola Milton went to her heavenly home on Friday, November 21, 2025. Funeral service for Viola Milton, age 91, of Fargo, will be on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 11 AM at West Prairie Free Lutheran Church, rural Kindred, ND. Visitation will be from 9 - 11 AM on Saturday, December 6, at the church. Interment will be at Nordmanna...

Nov 20, 2025

Scott Earl Meide, age 79, of Foxhome, MN passed away on November 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

Scott was born on June 20, 1946 to Sylvester and Vera (Campbell) Meide in Kansas City, Kansas. Scott served his country in US Navy during the Vietnam conflict.

Scott is survived by his daughter, Michelle Johanson, son, Jeff Meide, brother,...

Nov 18, 2025

Mildred "Millie" Ziegelmann, age 95, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away on November 18, 2025, with her family at her side. Born on December 18, 1929, in Hankinson, North Dakota. Millie’s life was marked by love, family, faith, and an unwavering sense of community.

Millie met the love of her life, Howard, when she was just 14 years old. Their journey...

Nov 18, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Stromberg, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, surrounded by family.. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 4 PM, with visitation one hour before, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home. Pastor Al Werth will officiate.

Betty was born on September 6, 1931, in Clear Lake, Iowa. She was the beloved daughter of Marie...

Nov 15, 2025

Richard "Dick" Bell, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and dedicated community member, passed away on November 15, 2025, in Wahpeton, ND. Born on March 29, 1942, in Clark, SD, Dick lived a life rich in service, friendship, and the great outdoors.

Throughout his life, Dick was known for his passion for nature, earning recognition as the ND Sportsman of the Year....

Nov 11, 2025

Myrtle B. Gregor, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on November 11, 2025, in Wahpeton, ND at the age of 93. Born on September 9, 1932, Myrtle lived a life rich in love, hard work, and devotion to her family and community.

A graduate of Lisbon High School, Myrtle demonstrated a strong work ethic early on, which she...

Nov 7, 2025

Frank Allard, 58, of Wahpeton, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Vertin Munson Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 4:00 PM. Frank’s uncle, Adrian Allard, will officiate.

In Loving Memory of Frank Roger Allard, traditional Native American services for Frank’s journey were...

Nov 3, 2025

A celebration of life for Mary ValRae (Christiansen) Kroshus, age 87, will be held on Saturday November 8th at 2:00 PM at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton ND. Visitation will be from 12 – 2 pm also at the church on Saturday. She passed away peacefully at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. ND on November 3rd, 2025, after a short...

Oct 31, 2025

Wanita "Woni" Johnson, 66, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, in Fargo, ND, after an extended illness. Her Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 3:33 PM at Inspiration Lutheran Brethren Church in Breckenridge, MN. Visitation will take place one hour prior. Pastor Tim Collins will officiate.

Wanita “Woni” Johnson, age 66, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, passed away...

Oct 26, 2025

Duane M. Thimjon, 86, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away on October 26, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer. His memorial service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with Pastor Al Werth officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior.

Duane was born on August 2, 1939, in Breckenridge, Minnesota,...

Oct 25, 2025

Ricky (Rick) Alan Baker, 68, a loving husband, father, brother, and friend to many, passed away at St. Catherine’s Living Center on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Rick was born in Breckenridge, MN, on June 30, 1957, to Arlene (Johannesmeyer) and Henry Baker. As an infant, Rick lived on the Johannesmeyer family farm in rural Barney, ND, before moving to Wahpeton, ND....

Oct 23, 2025

Richard Wayne Sander, 76, of Wahpeton, passed away on October 23, 2025. 

Richard was born in Fergus Falls, MN to Walter and Luella (Madsen) Sander on February 4, 1949. 

Please check back in the coming days for a full obituary.

Oct 19, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Edward F. Shorma, age 92, Wahpeton, ND, will be on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 11 AM, with visitation one hour prior to the Mass, at St John's Catholic Church, Wahpeton. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 4-7 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM, at the church. Interment will be...

Oct 5, 2025

Janet (Wietzema) Nelson, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, in Fargo, ND, after a courageous fight with cancer. Born on March 14, 1954, in Sheldon, IA, Janet was the middle child in a lively family of thirteen, with six siblings above and six below her. This upbringing instilled in her a fierce love...

Sep 25, 2025

Nicolas Richard Terfehr, lovingly known as Nick, was born on October 3, 1984, to Audrey and Richard Terfehr, and he left this world too soon on September 25, 2025. As we gather to honor and remember him, it is impossible to reflect on his life without recalling the many ways in which he touched our hearts and enriched our lives.

Nick...