Area Obituaries

Margaret Rose “Margo” Wheeler, 73, passed away peacefully at her home in North Mankato on Sunday, March 15, 2026. She was born in Hallock, Minn., on Sept. 23, 1952, to Mark and Joyce Baldwin. Margo was the seventh of nine children—brothers Tom, Michael, Ron and Mark, and sisters Michelle, Cynthia, Mary Jane and Kristine—who grew…

Violet J. Levenhagen, 89, a lifelong resident of Kittson County, Minn., and Lake Bronson area farmer, passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D., on Monday, March 9, 2026. Violet Jane Karol was born in Mckinley Township on Aug. 31, 1936, to George and Mary Karol. She attended country school until the eighth grade…

Janet Olsonawski, 76, of Hallock, Minn., passed away at her home on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Janet Lynn Reed was born Feb. 5, 1950, in Chicago, Ill., to Wayne and Marian (Jenkins) Reed. At the age of 2, her family moved to Wisconsin where her father had been raised. They settled on a farm near…

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deloris Elmae (Norman) Peterson. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and treasured friend, who departed this life peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Heather’s House in Fargo, N.D. Deloris was born on Oct. 3, 1941 in Hallock, Minn., to the late…

Micheal Levern Klegstad, 73, Hallock, Minn., passed away peacefully Monday, March 9, 2026, at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center, Hallock. Mike was born June 4, 1952, to Catherine and Levern (Ernie) Klegstad and grew up in Hallock. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, where he served as a sacristan and usher. He attended…

Nancy Miedtke, 62, of Maple Grove, Minn., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, coming as a huge shock to her friends and loved ones. Nancy was such a vibrant human being with an extreme zest for life that radiated out from her and encompassed anyone who was blessed enough to be in her…

Jeffrey Thomasson, 61, Hallock, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 29, at his home. Jeffrey Allen Thomasson was born on Aug. 29, 1964, in St. Louis, Mo., to parents John and Patricia (Mazanec) Thomasson. He grew up in Mountain, N.D., and graduated from Edinburgh High School. Jeff lived and worked in several areas including…

Fred Andrew Klein, age 68, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in his home in Kennedy, Minn. He was born in Denver, Colo., to Joan Esther Pickett and Ben Ray Klein on April 11, 1957. He was the oldest of three boys. He attended Upper Columbia Academy from 10th through 12th grade, and he…

Doris Ann (Schumacher) Jensen, 92, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, fell asleep in Jesus on January 24, 2026. Doris was born on December 18, 1933, near Drayton, North Dakota, to Melvin and Anna Schumacher. She was raised on the family farm and graduated from Drayton High School. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran…

Layne D. Turner, 73, of Marshall, Minn., passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at Prairie Home Hospice Mclaughlin House, Marshall. A private service will be held at a later date. Layne was born June 24, 1952, son of Burton and Dorothy (Rustad) Turner in Hallock, Minn. He…