Mararet F Brettingen, 90
Margaret F. (Marge) Brettingen, 90, Buffalo, Minn., passed away peacefully July 3, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Don, her sister and two brothers. Survived by children, Greg, Rich, Don and Benney, nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all who loved her. Private interment at…
Read MoreDarell Vagle, 78
Darell A. Vagle, 78, Lancaster, Minn., passed away at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center, Hallock, Minn. Thursday evening, July 7, 2016. Darell Arden Vagle was born April 7, 1938 in Poppleton Township of Kittson County to Olaf Arthur and Nellie (Eggerud) Vagle. He grew up on the family farm and attended Lancaster School. On…
Read MoreElise Tammy Sundem, 57
Elise Tammy Sundem of LaSalle, Colo., passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Hospice in Greeley, Colo. with her family by her side. She was born in Greeley to Bruce Sundem and Connie (Sundem) Tracy. Elise attended school in LaSalle and graduated from Valley High School in Gilcrest in 1977. She then went to Aims…
Read MorePhilip Shawn Dow, 44
Philip Shawn Dow, 44, St. Vincent, Minn., passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at his home. Philip was born February 22, 1972 in Waukegan, Ill. He lived and attended schools in Illinois, South Carolina and Georgia where he graduated from Hephzibah High School in 1990. In August 1990, he proudly enlisted in the United States…
Read MoreMarlys Elfstrom, 82
Marlys Ann Elfstrom, 82, Lancaster, Minn., died at the Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, N.D., Friday, June 10, 2016. Marlys was born in Poppleton Township near Lancaster, on March 18, 1934. She was the youngest daughter of Paul and Anna (Glad) Elfstrom. Marlys spent her childhood on the family farm. She grew up loving all…
Read MoreDr. Allen Larson, 93
Dr. Allen Larson, 93, Greenbush, Minn., died Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Karlstad Senior Living in Karlstad, Minn. Dr. Allen F. Larson, was born March 6, 1922 at Backus, Minn. to Harry and Marova (Hanks) Larson. He attended country school and graduated from Backus High School in 1941. He enlisted in the US Navy in…
Read MoreBetty Treumer, 71
Betty Treumer, 71, Grand Forks, N.D and formerly Hallock, Minn. passed away in Grand Forks Saturday, January 16, 2016. Betty Ann Sorenson was born February 27, 1944 in Hallock to Paul and Dorothy (McIlraith) Sorenson. Betty grew up in Hallock and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She was a 1962 graduate of…
Read MoreStanley John Kraska, 91
Stanley John Kraska, 91, Lancaster, Minn. passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at Kittson Memorial Health-care Center, Hallock, Minn. Stanley was born on the family farm near Orleans, Minn., October 16, 1924 the son of John and Josie (Charneski) Kraska. He attended country school and farmed in Richardville Township. On September 29, 1951…
Read MoreJean Eldora Potrament, 86
Jean Eldora Potrament, 86 passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the Kittson Memorial Nursing Home, Hallock, Minn. Jean was born to Albin and Mabel Sjostrand on April 5, 1930. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She attended Riverside School in Hazelton Township through 8th grade. Then continued her education at Lake…
Read MoreThomas Theodore Mortenson, 80
Tom Mortenson, Lewes, Del. and Kennedy, Minn., beloved husband, adored father and fun grandfather, charming friend to all, jokester, honest hard worker, lover of God and Jesus, and international medical device marketer, inventor, and salesman, was called home to rest October 23, 2015. Tom was born December 18, 1934 in Hallock, Minn., and grew up…
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