Area Obituaries

Greg A. Kasprowicz, 46, Hallock, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home Monday evening, Oct. 9, 2017. Greg Alan Kasprowicz was born to Allen and Susie (Dunn) Kasprowicz April 14, 1971 in Grand Forks, N.D. He played hockey, football and baseball at Hallock High School and graduated in 1989. After completing his education Greg worked…

Taitum Pearson, 18, St. John, N.D. passed away  Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 near St. John. Taitum Rose Eller-Pearson was born  Oct.4, 1998 to Nichole Eller and Eric Kimball in Belcourt, N.D. When Taitum was three, Nikki met Taitum’s dad, Philip and they instantly had a bond. Taitum attended Head Start and elementary school in Dunseith.…

Gloria M. Sugden, 85, passed away at the Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center, Hallock, Minn., Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. Gloria Mae Ward was born April 16, 1932 in Lancaster, Minn., to Howard W. and LeNore G. (Spilde) Ward. She was baptized and confirmed at Sion Lutheran Church in Lancaster. She attended Lancaster School. On Nov. 9,…

Darrell B. Skogen, 78, McGregor and Spring Lake Park, Minn., passed peacefully Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. Darrell retired from Old Dutch Foods after 41 years. Following retirement he and Rosemary moved in to the cabin in McGregor. There, Darrell took pride in his lawn care and enjoyed his time with his grandchildren and family –…

     Brenda Lou Westman, 75 passed away Sept. 21, 2017 at Kittson Memorial Hospital, Hallock, Minn., with her two daughters and long time doctor and nurse by her side. Brenda was born Nov. 27, 1941 in Bee Spring, Ken., the daughter of Gaudis Carroll. She attended a one room schoolhouse until the 8th grade and…

On Saturday, Sep.30, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Lancaster Covenant Church, Lancaster, Minn., there will be a celebration of life service for Dawn Joy Carlson. Interment will be in Riverview Memorial Garden Cemetery, Lancaster. Dawn was born April 8, 1970, the daughter of Duane and Darlene Carlson and grew up in Lancaster. She graduated…

   Karen Ann Vold went to meet her Lord and Savior on Sept. 11, 2017 and joined her father and brother in God’s Kingdom. Karen passed away at Sanford Palliative Care Center, Fargo, N.D. after a seven month battle with cancer. Karen Ann Peterson was born and baptized Aug. 29, 1958 at Kittson Memorial Hospital,…

    Richard B. Glad III, 52, of Hallock and formerly of Lancaster, Minn., passed away at his home Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. Richard was born Oct. 9, 1964 in Grafton, N.D. to Richard and Diane (Coffield) Glad. He grew up in Lancaster and attended the Lancaster Covenant Church. After completing his education he began working…

   Eugene “Jimmy” Schafer, 70, Lake Bronson, Minn., passed away at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center, Hallock, Minn., Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. Eugene George Schafer was born Sept. 30, 1946 at Crookston, Minn., to Frank and Anna (Linnert) Schafer. Gene grew up in Red Lake Falls, Minn., and was a 1965 graduate of Lafayette High School.…

    Gary Allen Housker, 76, Karlstad, Minn., and formerly of Thief River Falls and Greenbush, Minn., passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 5, 2017, at the Karlstad Healthcare Center, Karlstad. Private family graveside services will be held later. Gary Allen Housker, the son of the late Edward R. and Olga P. (Gulbranson) Housker, was born April…