Area Obituaries
Neil Allan McEwen, 84
Neil Allan McEwen, 84, of Crosslake, Minn., passed away in the presence of his family on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Neil’s life and passions were deeply rooted in the people, places and values of northwest Minnesota. Born March 19, 1937, in Humboldt, Minn., he attended school there before graduating from Hallock High School in 1954.…
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Thomas Delbert Gustafson, 71, of Hallock, Minn., passed away unexpectedly at the place he loved the most, Kittson Auto, on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Tom was born to Delbert and Dorothy (Drake) Gustafson on July 6, 1950, in Hallock. He attended school in Hallock and graduated high school in 1968. He attended University of Minnesota-…
Read MorePamela H. Steien, 78
Musician, teacher, avid water-lover and follower of Christ, Pamela Helen Steien, 78, transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, March, 5, 2022, after a short, but difficult battle with cancer. Her family was by her side. Pam was born on Oct. 15, 1943, to Peder and Mabel Steien of Lake Bronson, Minn. She loved her…
Read MoreMarlyss Evon LaDoucer, 83
Marlyss Evon LaDoucer, 83, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Karlstad Senior Living Center. Marlyss was born, April 23, 1938, to John H. and Frieda (Holmgren) Anderson in Hallock, Minn. She grew into adulthood on the family farm and graduated from Hallock High School. She was baptized and confirmed at Grace…
Read MorePriscilla Lundell
Priscilla Lundell, passed away peacefully on Feb. 21, 2022, at the age of 81. Priscilla was born, July 23, 1940, in Chariton, Iowa. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, LaMar; sons, Matthew and David (Jeanne) and grandchildren, Bronwyn and Samuel; brother, Wesley Lindholm and sister, Faris Hallblade. She was preceded in…
Read MoreDr. James R. Jansen, 76
Dr. James R. Jansen, 76, of Los Alamitos, Calif., passed away on Jan. 1, 2022. He was born in Hallock, Minn., on June 26, 1945, to James and Eleanor (Uthus) Jansen. The family moved to Anaheim, Calif., when Jim was 6 years old. Later on, he graduated in a class of 700 students from the California…
Read MoreDennis ‘Denny’ Eckholm, 87
Dennis “Denny” Leroy Ekholm, 87, of Monticello, Minn., passed away at St. Benedict’s Senior Community of Monticello on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. Dennis was born on Feb. 4, 1935, on the family farm, Caribou Township, Kittson County, Minn., to Edward and Blenda (Nelsen) Ekholm. He grew up and worked on the farm with his family.…
Read MoreSharon Peterson, 72
Sharon Peterson, 72, a lifelong Hallock, Minn., resident passed away at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, N.D., on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Sharon Anne McGovern was born in Hallock on May 28, 1949, the daughter of Willis and Anne (Krawchuk) McGovern. She grew up on the family farm near Hallock and attended local schools. On Nov.…
Read MoreDonald Ray Cederholm, 89
Donald Ray Cederholm, 89, passed away peacefully Feb. 20, 2022, in Elk River, Minn. Donald was born in Hallock, Minn., on April 13, 1932, to Jonas and Violet Cederholm. He graduated in 1950 from Hallock High School. Don attended Mayville State College and St. Cloud State College. He enlisted in the U.S. Army where he…
Read MoreClifford H. Green, 95
Clifford H. Green, 95, of Halma, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. Clifford Green was born on Nov. 14, 1926, to Randolph and Ida (Belle) Green in Canada. At the age of 4, his family moved to McKenize County, N.D. Cliff served in Japan and the states for the…
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