Area Obituaries
Adeline Locken, 81
Adeline Locken, 81, died Thursday, May 11, 2023, at LifeCare Greenbush Manor, Greenbush, Minn. Adeline was born on Oct. 29, 1941, to Alex and Helen (Erickson) Roy. She was raised in the Lake Bronson/ Halma area and graduated from Lake Bronson High School. On June 22, 1963, Adeline was united in marriage to James (Jim)…
Read MoreRoger Owen Hennum, 78
Roger Owen Hennum, 78, of Lawrenceville, Ga., died on Sunday, May 7, 2023, from cancer. He was born March 19, 1945, the son of Owen and Arlene (Crandall) Hennum, of Kennedy, Minn. He was born in Grand Forks, N.D., and lived in Kennedy as a child. He was employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia.…
Read MoreBradley Tusow, 70
Bradley Chester Tusow, 70, of International Falls, Minn., passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023, at home in International Falls, under the care of Fairview Hospice. Brad was born July 21, 1952, in Britton, S.D., the son of the late Dale R. and Donna E. Tusow. He was a 1970 graduate of International Falls High…
Read MoreDanny J. Stockham, 81
Danny J. Stockham, 81, of Gladstone, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, surrounded by his wife, Anita, and loving nurses at the UP Health System in Marquette, Mich. Danny was born April 11, 1942, in Peoria, Ill., the son of Gerald and Isabel (Ruble) Stockham. He served his country in the United States…
Read MoreBarbara Jean Pantzer, 63
Barbara Jean Pantzer, 63, of Hallock, Minn., passed away at her home on Friday, April 14, 2023. Barbara was born Nov. 5, 1959, to Kenneth and Lois (Dipple) Pantzer at the Kittson County Memorial Hospital in Hallock. She was the youngest of three children. Barb attended Hallock schools all through her youth. Her earliest years…
Read MoreBonnie Johnson, 94
Bonnie Evangeline Nelson was born Nov. 28, 1928, to Bennie and Evelyn (Hokanson) Nelson in Skane Township west of Kennedy. She was the fourth of 14 children born to Bennie and Evelyn. She attended Kennedy Public School and graduated in 1946. Bonnie was a good student and active in many activities, including cheerleading. In June…
Read MoreDaniel D. Carriere, 89
Daniel D. Carriere, 89, of Hallock, Minn., died at the Kittson Memorial Nursing home on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Daniel was born in Terrebonne, Minn., on Sept. 12, 1933, the son of Joseph and Rebecca Carriere. He spent his early years living and attending school near Terrebonne. In 1947, Dan moved with his family to…
Read MoreEthel Thorlacius, 91
Ethel Thorlacius, 91, of Stephen, Minn., died on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in North Star Manor of Warren, Minn. Ethel Steinun Halldora Byron was born on June 25, 1931, in Hensel, N.D., to Kristjan “Chris” and Snolaug Maria “Mollie” (Hillman) Byron. Her Icelandic roots ran deep, and her family fostered a love for history and…
Read MoreCharles (Chuck) Leroy Hunter, 88
Charles (Chuck) Leroy Hunter, 88, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., passed away on April 1, 2023, after complications due to lung cancer. Chuck was born on Sept. 15, 1934, and grew up in Orleans and Lancaster, Minn. During his school years in Lancaster, he was active in sports, yearbook, FFA and other activities. He…
Read MoreGoldie Johnson, 86
Goldie L. Johnson, 86, of Kennedy, Minn. passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. Goldie was born in Walsh County, N.D. on Sept. 1, 1936, the daughter of Clifford and Blanche (Switzer) Nicholson. She grew up on the family farm near Bowesmont, N.D. and attended Bowesmont Public School graduating May 28, 1954. She attended Aakers…
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