Area Obituaries
Robert “Bob” Lindstrom, 73
Robert Paul “Bob” Lindstrom of Strandquist, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. Bob had been undergoing treatment for several forms of cancer over the past 2½ years. He fought like the warrior he was, but the disease ultimately prevailed. Bob was born at Karlstad Hospital in Karlstad, Minn., on…
Read MoreJames Wallenberg, 89
James Edward Wallenberg was born on Dec. 2, 1936 to Ed and Pearl (Zahara) Wallenberg in Hallock, Minn. His expiration date on this earth was Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in Thief River Falls, Minn. Jim graduated from Lancaster Public school in 1954. In October 1957 he married Marlene Peterson, with whom he had three sons.…
Read MoreKaren Coffield, 86
Karen Fern Coffield, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, Jan. 31, 2026, at the Kittson Memorial Nursing Home in Hallock, Minn. Karen was born on July 9, 1939, in Wyoming, Minn., to Arnold and Ethel Dickey. Karen grew up in Wyoming and later Forest Lake, Minn. She graduated from Forest Lake High School in…
Read MoreDorothy Muir, 89
Dorothy Jean Muir, 89, of Hallock, Minn., passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at the Kittson Healthcare Center, surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on July 7, 1936, in Hallock, to Philip and Marjorie (Gillie) O’Hearn. She attended Moen School through the eighth grade before transferring to Hallock High School, where she graduated in…
Read MoreDonna Kohut, 84
Donna (Gamble) Kohut, 84, passed away suddenly at her home in Carman, Man., Canada, on the afternoon of New Year’s Day, after spending Christmas with her family. Her 85th birthday would have been on Jan. 6. Donna was very proud to be from Hallock, Minn. She was born and raised there, graduated from high school there…
Read MoreTerry Gunnarson, 61
Terry Lee (Gunny/Gunner) Gunnarson, 61, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D., with his mom by his side. Terry was born on Nov. 4, 1964, in Hallock, Minn., to Wallace and Shirley (Hickok) Gunnarson. Terry lived in Lake Bronson with his family for his entire life.…
Read MoreRichard Mortenson, 62
Richard Peter Mortenson, 62, of Monticello, formerly of Kennedy, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, after a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Richard was born on May 24, 1963, to Peter and Doris Mortenson. He was raised on the family farm and graduated as a “Rocket” from Kennedy High School in 1981.…
Read MorePatra ‘Pat’ Gingrich, 87
Patra Ellen Lee (Nyberg) Gingrich, 87, of Casper, Wyo., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. She was born to parents Phillip and Alice (McKinney) Nyberg on Oct. 14, 1938, in Kennedy Minn. She was raised in Kennedy and graduated from Kennedy High School in 1957. Following graduation, she joined the United States Army on June…
Read MoreDonald Hostrup, 72
Donald “Don / Donnie” Lee Hostrup, 72, of Lancaster, Minn., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. Don was born in Hallock, Minn., and spent his life rooted in the values of hard work, family and friendship. He attended and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1971. Don married the love of his life,…
Read MoreMichael Heddan, 80
Michael “Mike” Heddan, age 80, of Andover, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. Mike was born on Sept. 13, 1945, in Drayton, N.D., and raised in Donaldson, Minn. He graduated from Kennedy High School, served in the United States Army and later worked in the construction industry, eventually founding Mike Heddan Construction.…
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