Area Obituaries

     Orville Reuben Israelson, 93, Edina, Minn., went home to be with his Lord, Thursday, June 28, 2018.      Orville was born to Andrew (Chris) and Minnie (Heinze) on the family farm in the Lake Bronson, Minn., area May 19, 1925. Orville attended school with his siblings in a one room country schoolhouse.  He was an avid…

     Ervin Gorsuch, 77, of Hallock, Minn., passed away at his home Monday, July 2, 2018.      Ervin Rueben Gorsuch was born Sept. 20, 1940 in Karlstad, Minn., to William and Ragna (Haugen) Gorsuch, the first of 10 children. He grew to manhood near Karlstad and was raised in the Lutheran faith. He attended school in Karlstad…

     Jerry Youel Groves, 69, Lancaster, Minn., passed away from a heart attack Wednes-day, July 4, 2018, at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center, Hallock, Minn. Jerry was born Feb. 3, 1949, in Fairfield, Calif., to Orbria and Anna (Penrod) Groves.      Jerry attended school in Vacaville, Calif., and graduated in 1967. After graduation, he joined the United States…

       Madison Adelyn Peterson, born Dec. 11, 2017, beloved child of God and gift to Michael and Mary Peterson, went home peacefully to be with Jesus Saturday, July 7, 2018. In her brief time with us, she touched and blessed our lives in ways we never imagined. She brought such joy to all who met…

     Ingrid Perry, age 85, Marshall, Minn., died  Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Avera Morningside Heights Care Center, Marshall.      Ingrid Darlene Sjostrand was born June 26, 1933, in Hallock, Minn., to Ole M and Helga (Hanson) Sjostrand. She was baptized and confirmed at the Covenant Community Church, Lake Bronson, Minn.  She attended school there as well,…

     John Warren Rosequist, 90, Neosho, Mo., entered into rest June 5, 2018 in Neosho, following an extended illness.      John was born June 19, 1927 in Warren, Minn., the son of John P. and Ingrid (Nelson) Rosequist. He served in the U.S. Army and retired as a W-4.  He lived in Bella Vista, Ark., and moved…

     Gladys Kinshella passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at ManorCare Nursing Home, Fargo, N.D., at the age of 99.      Gladys Lander was born June 9, 1918, in Hallock, Minn., the daughter of August and Emmy Lander. She grew up in this area and graduated from Hallock High School. Gladys was united in marriage to Walter…

     William R. Nelson, 87, a lifelong Karlstad area farmer passed away at Valley Eldercare, Grand Forks, N.D. Wednesday, May 23, 2018.      William Robert Nelson was born Sept. 5, 1930, in Drayton, N.D. to William A. and Dagny (Hansen) Nelson. He grew up on the family farm in Springbrook Township of Kittson County. Bill attended country…

     Hjalmer Vig Jr., 86, passed away peacefully to join his Heavenly Father Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center, Hallock, Minn.      Jr. was born March 2, 1932, to Hjalmer and Clara Vig in Aneta, N.D. and was the oldest of three children. When he was a sophomore in high school, his family…

     Ron “Ronnie” Duane Anderson, 80, Moorhead, Minn., passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family  Saturday, May 19, 2018. Ron was born on Jan. 22, 1938 to John Levin and Martha (Hoglin) Anderson in Hallock, Minn.      After completing high school in Hallock and some other adventures, Ron joined the army in 1959 for…