Area Obituaries

Jerry LeRoy Coffield, 86, Lake Bronson, Minn., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home in Crookston, Minn., with his grandson, Brady, by his side. Jerry was born on Nov. 25, 1939, in Hallock, Minn., to George and Sara “Sadie” (Coburn) Coffield. Jerry grew up in Cannon Township…

James Dale Erickson, 80, of Lake Bronson, Minn., passed away at the Kittson Memorial Nursing Home on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. James “Jimmy Dale” “Jim” “Red” was born on Aug. 8, 1945, at the Kittson War Veterans Memorial Hospital in Hallock, Minn., to Elmer and Myrtle (Martinson) Erickson. He grew up in rural Halma, Minn.,…

Elaine Fay Renville, 87, of Hallock, Minn., passed away peacefully at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo N.D. In her final moments, she was surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born in Hallock, on Dec. 2, 1937, to Peter and Ellen Westling. Elaine and her family lived along the Two River in Hallock. Much of…

    Willis L. Johnson passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at the age of 98. He was the son of Carl and Anna Johnson, and grew up in Lake Bronson, Minn. He was husband to Bernice (Lindstrom) Johnson. He loved his wife of 74 1/2 years, his children and grandchildren. He was a proud WWII…

Don Robert Murray, 99, passed away from this life on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, N.D. Don was surrounded by family as he entered into his life in Heaven. Don was born April 8, 1926, in Springbrook Township east of Donaldson, Minn., to parents William and Clara (Nelson) Murray. He spent…

Eddie Anthony Weleski, of Lancaster, Minn., 81 years, 9 months, 20 days of age, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at his apartment at Lancaster Homes. Eddie Weleski was born Jan. 21, 1944, in Hallock, Minn., to Peter and Irene (Kohoot) Weleski. He was the second child of a family of five. Eddie…

Gary Keith Easter, 86, of Shoreview, Minn., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at his beloved farmhouse in Lancaster, Minn., after an enjoyable afternoon of deer hunting — a pastime he cherished. Born June 5, 1939, in St. Vincent, Minn., to Herbert and Flora (Turner) Easter, Gary grew up with a love for…

Mary J. Zarins, 92, Minnetonka, Minn., died peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Mary was born on March 22, 1933, in Hallock, Minn. to Ernest and Amy Gustafson. She grew up on the farm in Lancaster, Minn., with her eight brothers and sisters. She worked for Land O’Lakes and Control Data, but her favorite job…

Our sweet and loving LaVonne Jewel (Larson) Anderson peacefully entered the Heavenly Kingdom on Oct. 22, 2025, surrounded by family. Lavonne was born May 29, 1938, to Axel and Olga Larson. She graduated from Warren High School in 1956 and married her forever love, Lowell Anderson in 1957. She received an associate degree in 1957…