Area Obituaries

Neil Alton Johnson, 75, of Kennedy, Minn., died Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in Fargo, N.D. Neil was born on Jan. 19, 1948, in Hallock, Minn., to Alton and Bonnie (Nelson) Johnson. Neil lived and went to school in Kennedy, where he graduated in 1966. He was baptized, confirmed and a lifelong member of Maria Lutheran…

Jeffrey Lea Swiontek, 67, of Climax, Minn., passed away peacefully after spending the day with family on Oct. 26, 2023, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, N.D. Jeff was born May 21, 1956, in Hallock, Minn., to Harry and Celestine (Wengeler) Swiontek. Jeff grew up in Northcote, Minn., and attended school in Hallock until his eighth…

Robert (Bob) Christenson, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Bloomington, Minn., on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Bob was born on May 31, 1946, to Irene and Clifford Christenson in Roseau, Minn. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1964, and went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in teaching with a focus in…

Ramona J. Keller, 95, formerly of Pembina, N.D., passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at the Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton, N.D. On June 15, 1928, a baby girl was born to Esther C. and James L. Wood at the family home in Warner, S.D. She was named Ramona. Ramona graduated as the valedictorian…

Betty Muriel Bradseth, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. Betty was born July 2, 1930, in Bemidji, Minn., to Edward and Iva (Pearson) Peterson. She attended school in Bemidji and graduated from high school in 1948. She was united in marriage to Robert Bradseth on Nov. 25, 1950. To this union, six…

Lewis Boychuk, 76, a lifelong Hallock, Minn., farmer and businessman passed away at his home on Wednesday evening, Oct. 11, 2023. Lewis was born in Hallock on Aug. 27, 1947, to Lawrence and Dora (Panchuk) Boychuk. He attended and graduated from Hallock High School in 1965 and started farming with his father, purchasing his first…

Gary George Hultgren, 73, of Kennedy, Minn., died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Hallock, Minn. Gary was born on Sept. 23, 1950, in Warren, Minn., to George and Bernice (Grandstrand) Hultgren. Gary lived and went to school in Kennedy, where he graduated in 1968. He attended Bemidji State University until his father, George, died in…

Dr. Leon J. Nesvacil, 93, of Hugo, Minn., formerly of Waunakee, Wis., passed away peacefully in Stillwater, Minn., on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2023. Leon is survived by his children, Michael of Hugo, Kaytee (Tom) of Stillwater and Zani (Kimberley) of Santa Clara, Calic.; brother, LaVerne (Theresa); sister, Esther (Jack); as well as nine grandchildren, three…

Timothy “Tim” Undeberg, 53, of Halma, Minn., passed away on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Halma. Tim was born on Dec. 5, 1969, in Karlstad Minn., to Dwight and Sharon Undeberg. He was one of six kids. Tim attended school in Karlstad, graduating in 1988. He went on…