Area Obituaries

Rose Marie Crotty, 90, Pembina, N.D., passed away at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center in Hallock on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Rose Marie Monette was born October 10, 1930 in Hallock, Minn., to Joseph and Rose Monette. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith and was a member of Assumption Catholic Church. Rose grew…

Vincent Andrew Wallenberg, of Phoenix, Ariz., died May 9, 2021, at the age of 94. Vincent was born Nov. 30, 1926, to John and Mary (Sandul) Wallenberg on a farm in St. Joseph Township, Kittson County, Minnesota. He attended the University of Minnesota, Crookston, and served in the Navy on a sub called Montauk and…

Brent Wayne Haugstad, 60, passed away at his home in Bemidji, Minn., on May 14, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Brent was the third child born to Harold and Corinne Haugstad on Nov. 9, 1960. He is survived by: his father, Harold Haugstad (Mercedes); siblings, Danny (DeeVerle), Hallock, Connie Rekuski, Mounds View, Minn.,…

Ralph Kalinowski, 84, of Karlstad, Minn., passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Ralph Louis Kalinowski was born on Oct. 14, 1936, in Greenbush, Minn., to Frank and Verna (Johnson) Kalinowski. He grew up west of Greenbush where he was very good at picking rocks for stone fences and herding cattle without…

Amie Jean Dexter died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at age 88. She led a “Gal Friday” life as an indispensable organizer and communicator who flawlessly executed, attended, and enlightened important life events for all she touched. Amie will be remembered as a positive and passionate cheerleader for others — community, companions,…

Gloria Jean Swanson, 74, of Rosemount, Minn., died on April 26, 2021. Gloria is a graduate of Bemidji State University, the University of Minnesota, Geriatric Pastoral Care Institute at Luther Seminary, and the Fairview Clinical Pastoral Education Center. As a Geriatric Pastoral Care and Grief Specialist, her ministry with senior adults, their families and churches…

Sheldon Carlson, 93, of Lancaster, Minn., passed away at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center in Hallock, Minn., on Friday, April 30, 2021. Carl Sheldon Carlson was born April 15, 1928, in Humboldt, Minn., to Carl J. and Helvie (Johnson) Carlson. As an infant, Sheldon moved with his family to Lancaster and grew up there. He was…

Bonita Lee Hanson, 68, of Hallock, Minn., died on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Kittson Memorial Hospital, Hallock. She was the first born to Marge and Lowell Hoven on Oct. 15, 1952, in Littlefork, Minn. Her sister, Marcel, followed three years later. Bonita’s father passed away in 1958 of cancer. Both Bonita and Marcel were…

Bernice Johnson, 90, passed away April 15, 2021, at home. She was born in Lake Bronson, Minn., daughter of Oscar and Christine Lindstrom. A dedicated wife, mother and grandmother of six. All who met Bernice adored her. Seventy-four years of wedded bliss with Willis. You might not ever see that in a lifetime! They enjoyed…

Frances Mathews Anderson of Hallock, 90 years old passed away at Kittson Healthcare Center Thursday, April 8, 2021. Frances Elaine June Mathews was born Nov. 12, 1930, Hallock, Minn., to Frank and Elna (Lander) Mathews. The eldest of six children, Frances was kind, quiet and a shy girl. She moved with her parents and brother,…