Area Obituaries

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Olive Elizabeth (Westberg) Blake of Campton, N.H., on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at the age of 91 years. Olive had many fond memories of working at Waterville Valley Ski Area for over 30 years. She looked forward to many trips back…

Jeffrey Scott Christenson, 43, passed away peacefully at his home in St. Paul, Minn., on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, after a gallant and commendable battle with leukemia. Jeff was born Aug. 2, 1978. He was a loving and kind father, husband and friend to all. In passing, Jeff leaves behind his wonderful wife of 15…

Gene Adele Warner, 91, passed away Oct. 6, 2021, at the Kittson Memorial Nursing Home in Hallock, Minn. Gene was born Dec. 22, 1929, to Helen (Bjarnason) and Edward Grube. She spent the majority of her childhood in Pembina, N.D. Gene and her family then moved to Grand Forks, N.D., and she graduated from Grand…

Lila Hennum, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at the Kittson Memorial Nursing Home in Hallock, Minn. Lila Lorraine Lundquist was born to Richard and Emelia Lundquist in Strathcona, Minn., on Sept. 5, 1928. Lila was baptized and confirmed at Gustav Adolph Lutheran Church in Strathcona and attended Greenbush High School. Lila…

John Herbert Jirschele, 85, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at The Waterford Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids. John Herbert Jirschele was born Feb. 4, 1936, in Marshfield, Wis., to Esther M. (Cournoyer) and Joseph E. Jirschele. He was the youngest of 13 children. He was baptized on Feb. 23, 1936, at…

Bonnie F. Anderson, 81, of Halma, Minn., passed away at her home on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Bonnie Faye Patrick was born Jan. 12, 1940, in Noel, Mo., the daughter of John and Effie (Schofield) Patrick. Her family lived in several communities in the Midwest. On May 31, 1969, she was united marriage to Roger…

Lee Allan Anderson, 69, passed away on Aug. 25, 2021, in Roseau, Minn. He was born on Aug. 31, 1951, in Hallock, Minn., to Allan and Gladys Anderson of Kennedy, Minn. He grew up on the family farm west of Kennedy and was the third of six children. He graduated from Kennedy High School in…

Norman J. Ellingson, 86, of Crookston, Minn., passed away at his home Tuesday evening, Sept. 21, 2021, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Norman was born on Oct. 21, 1934, in Breckenridge, Minn., the son of Olaf W. and Helen W. (Nord) Ellingson. At a young age, Norman helped at his father’s…

Helena Braun, 82, of Kennedy, Minn., passed away at the Karlstad Senior Living Center on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Helena Krahn was born Aug. 17, 1939, in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada, to Bernhard and Katherine (Wolfe) Krahn. She grew up near Winkler and attended school there. On Sept. 10, 1960, she was united in marriage to…

Melvin Wendell Haynes passed away on Nov. 10, 2020, at the age of 79, at his home in Fergus Falls, Minn. Melvin was born the youngest of five children to Clarence and Ruth Haynes Feb. 18, 1941. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1959. Not long after, he joined the Army, and was stationed…