Area Obituaries

Timothy Lee “Willie” Wilson, 68, passed away on Feb. 23, 2025, at his home in Grand Forks, N.D., with family gathered by his side. He fought a long courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Tim was born July 17, 1956, to Marvin and Maxine Wilson. He grew up in Joliette, N.D., and went to school in…

Mark Cecil Glad, 54, of Greenbush, Minn., passed away on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at Greenbush. Mark was born on June 27, 1970, in Karlstad, Minn., to parents, Diane (Coffield) and Richard Glad Jr. He attended and graduated from school in Lancaster, Minn. Upon finishing high school, he entered the United States Marine Corps in…

James “Jim” Johnson, 90, of Drayton, N.D., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. Jim was born on March 16, 1934, to Einar and Myrtle Johnson. He was born and raised in Kennedy, Minn., and he eventually graduated from Kennedy High School. Jim proudly served in the Air Force, and during his time stationed in…

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kirby Allen Dembiczak, 50, on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Kirby was a devoted father and husband with an ever role as a provider who faced his life’s challenges with strong determination. His journey was not without complexities, but he always strived to care for his family in…

Lee Helmer Folland, 98, of Halma, Minn., passed away at Karlstad Healthcare Center on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. Lee Folland was born Dec. 29, 1925, to Issac O. and Anne Hennissen Folland in Pelan Township. He was the youngest of seven children. Lee was baptized and confirmed at the Eidsvold Lutheran Church in Halma. He…

James P. Moris, 67, of Pembina, N.D., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital, Cavalier, N.D. James (Jim) was born on June 22, 1957, in Hallock, Minn., to his parents James Frank and Helen Moris. Jim graduated from Pembina High School in 1975 as…

Helen Pearson, 92, of Hallock, Minn., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at the Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center in Hallock. She was born on Feb. 13, 1932, to Herman and Anna (Steien) Hanson of Lancaster, Minn. After graduating from Lancaster High School in 1950, she went on to attend college in Moorhead, Minn., and…

Ronald Wallenberg, 85, passed away on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2024. He was living at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Ron was born on Jan. 19, 1939, in Hallock, Minn., to Pearl (Zahara) and Edward Wallenberg. He was raised on a farm near Lancaster, Minn., and…

Patricia Louise Wise, 94, formerly of Hallock, Minn., passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 at LB Homes/ Broen in Fergus Falls, Minn. Patricia Graham was born on June 8, 1930, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Ruth Esther Graham. She graduated from High School in Napoleon, N.D., in 1947. She grew up learning how to work hard…

Timothy “Tim” Curtis Johnson, 69, of Lenor, Idaho, formerly of Kennedy, Minn., passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2024. Tim was born to Lamar and Audrey Johnson on Jan. 19, 1955, at Fort Belvoir, Va., U.S. Army base hospital. Tim grew up on the family farm in Jupiter Township, Kennedy, where he enjoyed playing with his…