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June 16, 1946 ~ January 25, 2026
Shirley Jean (Olson) Rivera
Shirley Jean Olson, daughter of August and Lottie Olson, was born on June 16,1946. She was raised in Bagley, Minnesota and graduated from Bagley High School. She later received her cosmetology license in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.
On June 20, 1964, Shirley married Roger Rivera at Rice Lutheran Church. They were blessed with one son, Roger Jr., whom they loved and cherished dearly.
Family was everything to Shirley; she loved caring for them and spending time with them. She also enjoyed tending to her flowers and going fishing. She made many special memories keeping up with her family and supporting her husband’s (sometimes wild) ideas and hobbies. Admired for her strength and generosity; her home was always a warm, welcoming place for everyone, with a fresh cup of coffee always ready to go.
Shirley passed away in her home on January 25, 2026, at the age of 79.
She is survived by her son Roger Jr. (Brenda) Rivera; grandchildren, Austin Rivera, Chase (Isabel) Rivera, Savannah (Andrew) Shefter; great grandchildren Clint Rivera and Hugh Shefter; sisters, Audrey Perkins, Marge (Kenny) Solberg, Lorraine Gubrud; brother, Leslie (Sharon) Olson; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roger Rivera Sr. (2016); parents August and Lottie Olson; and her sisters, Grace Nelson and Arlene Adeen.
Like her husband, Shirley chose to donate her body to science, as education was always important to the couple.
There will be a celebration of Shirley’s life held at Rice Lutheran Church near Bagley, MN, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with lunch to follow. All family and friends are welcome to attend.
December 8, 1945 ~ January 27, 2026
Beverly Hamlin Midbo
Beverly Jean Hamlin Midbo, 80, of Ebro, Minnesota died on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at her residence at Cornerstone Nursing Home in Bagley, Minnesota.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cease Family Funeral Home Chapel in Bagley, Minnesota with a visitation held one hour prior. Interment will be held in the spring. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with arrangements.
Beverly was born December 8, 1945, in Pine Bend, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Solomon Hamlin and Dorothy (Annawaush) Bunker. Beverly attended school in Pine Bend and in Fosston. She met and married Kent Midbo on June 30, 1965, in Pine Bend, Minnesota. In Beverly’s younger days she enjoyed playing softball and most of all bowling. Beverly was a self-employed trucker, logger and farmer until her retirement in 1999. After her retirement she spent time around the farm raising cattle, raising her garden and enjoying life. Beverly loved to spend time at the casino and canning her fresh vegetables. Beverly enjoyed the company of others and her Country and Western music, and a good old ice-cold Hamm’s.
Beverly is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Marvin) King of Casselton, North Dakota; daughter, Loretta Haggen of Warroad, Minnesota; son, James (Judy) Midbo of Lawton, Oklahoma; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Beverly was preceded in death by her lifelong companion, Kent Midbo; her parents, two brothers, and 4 sisters; and her special friend, Curtis Campbell Sr.
Messages of condolence may be sent to ceasefuneralhome.com.
August 25, 1964 ~ January 24, 2026
David Lee Hanson
David Lee Hanson, 61, of Bagley, MN passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a small service beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the Cease Family Funeral Home Chapel in Bagley, Minnesota. A private family interment will be held at a later date at the Minerva Cemetery in Shevlin, MN. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with arrangements.
David was born on August 25, 1964, to parents Roger and Barbara (Erickson) Hanson in Mora, Minnesota. He graduated from Bagley High School in 1982 and went on to attend Bemidji Technical College in the early 1990s, earning his associate degree.
David had a deep love for cars and racing and was especially passionate about demolition derbies. He was a dedicated fan of all Minnesota sports and rarely missed a chance to cheer on his favorite teams. He enjoyed watching his sons play sports while they were growing up and was proud of the time he was able to spend supporting them. David was also a very proud grandpa and loved spending time with his grandchildren whenever he could.
David is survived by his sons, Derek (Jen) Hanson of Fridley, Minnesota and Dustin (Ashley) Hanson of Parker’s Prairie, Minnesota; grandchildren, Korra, Lane, Aurora, Sterling, and Mia; his brother, Ray (Donna) Hanson of Bagley, Minnesota; nephews and nieces, Megan, Marlena, Travis, Justin, Chelsie, John, and Christie; and several great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his former wife, Terri Hanson; parents, Roger and Barbara (Erickson) Hanson; brother, James Hanson; and grandparents, Clarence and Alice Hanson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Messages of condolence may be sent to ceasefuneralhome.com.
February 13, 1933 ~ January 19, 2026
Mark W. Sederquist, Jr.
Mark Willard Sederquist, Jr., passed away at the age of 92 on January 19, 2026, at Elim Meadows in Milaca, Minnesota.
Mark was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 13, 1933, to Mark and Helen Sederquist. He was baptized at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church. He grew up with his sister, Marian, on the family farm south of Foreston, Minnesota. Mark went to District 6 country school until the 9th grade, when he began attending Milaca High School. There, Mark played football, basketball, and baseball. In his junior year, he met the love of his life, Catherine Dahlstrom, and they were engaged two years later. Mark graduated from Milaca High School in 1951.
Mark briefly attended the University of Minnesota but then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and became a flight instructor at Goodfellow Air Base in San Angelo, Texas. In 1954, he married Catherine and 2 years later their first child, Karen, was born. In 1958, Mark was reassigned to the Strategic Air Command in Topeka, Kansas where Mark Allen (Bud) was born. After a short stint in Mountain Home, Idaho, Mark was honorably discharged. He and his family returned to Minnesota where Mark helped on the family farm while pursuing an undergraduate degree at St. Cloud State College. Their third child, David, was born in Milaca, Minnesota in 1960. Upon graduation in 1963, Mark took a position with the Mille Lacs County Welfare Department.
In the fall of 1966, the family moved to Bagley, Minnesota, where Mark was hired as a History/Social Studies teacher at Bagley High School. While there, Mark obtained his master’s degree. Mark taught for 27 years in Bagley, retiring with Catherine in 1993. Together, they spent the next 25 years enjoying their family, grandkids, friends, motorhome, winters in Texas, fishing trips, and their 36 acre “slice of heaven” north of Bagley.
In 2018, they sold their beloved home of nearly 50 years and moved to Country Meadows Assisted Living in Milaca, Minnesota, where they could be closer to their children, Mark’s sister, Catherine’s sister, nieces and nephews, and old friends. In need of greater care, in 2025 Mark and Catherine moved into a room together in the adjoining Elim Meadows Nursing home. There, they celebrated 71 years of marriage on December 20, 2025.
Throughout his life, Mark was often thought of as a “gentle giant” as he loved little kids and dogs. As a teacher, he gave his teenage students “college-level” lectures, but they were mostly interested in his colorful stories and endearing ways. He was a proud booster of Bagley High athletics, becoming a public address announcer for the wrestling and basketball teams. He also earned his Minnesota State High School League refereeing certification in both wrestling and football. He loved to fish, hunt, walk in the woods, camp, and he could talk for hours about American history, his gun collection, or his array of old outboard motors. But, most of all, Mark loved having his children and grandchildren “come home” for the holidays and for weekend visits. During those special times, their rambler was filled with laughter, lively debates, the smell of good food, and the warmth of the downstairs woodstove. In the summer, the backyard deck was the place to have a cool drink and catch up on each other’s latest adventures.
Mark is survived by his wife, Catherine; children, Karen Linder, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Bud (Paola) Sederquist, Avon, Montana, and David (Jane) Sederquist, Moorhead, Minnesota; grandchildren, Derek (Britta) Haukebo, Maren (Nate) Trisko, Haven (Gib) McIntosh, Tom (Turi) Sederquist, Dan (Savannah) Sederquist, Ryan (Christie) Sederquist, and Robin Littlewolf; great-grandchildren, Cooper Haukebo, Wesley and Benjamin McIntosh, Emma Trisko, Dorothy, Evangeline, Juniper, and Penelope Sederquist, and Novi, Ella, and Hugo Sederquist; sister, Marian Peterson; brother- and sister-in-law, Jerry and Nancy Swanson, brother-in-law, Jim Bemis, and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Helen Sederquist; father- and mother-in-law, Hugo and Hortense Dahlstrom; brother-in-law, Dennis Peterson, and sister-in-law, Esther Bemis.
A memorial service is planned for later this spring. Those who wish to remember Mark in a special way may make gifts in his memory to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, the Alzheimer’s Association, Clearwater County Historical Society, Mille Lacs County Historical Society, or your local hospice organization. Arrangements by Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca, Minnesota.
July 6, 1930 ~ January 3, 2026
Audrey Ione Lerum
Audrey Ione Lerum, aged 95, passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2026. Born on July 6, 1930, in Bagley, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Paul and Laura (Gunderson) Christianson. Audrey’s journey through life was characterized by her warmth, generosity, and dedication to her family and community.
Audrey graduated from Bagley High School in 1948 and went on to earn her teaching degree from East Grand Forks Teachers College. She began her career in education, teaching for one year at a country school in Urness Township, Minnesota. In addition to her teaching role, Audrey was actively involved in the local Farmers Union, making meaningful contributions to her local community.
A devoted wife, Audrey, married Wilber Lerum on November 19, 1950, in Bagley, Minnesota. Together, they made many memories living on a farm in Urness Township. She worked alongside Wilbur milking cows, doing field work, daily chores plus raising chickens and geese. Providing for her family was paramount to her, as was her love for entertaining and hosting gatherings. Friends and family will fondly remember her hot dish suppers that showcased her culinary talents.
Audrey was also deeply engaged in her faith, being a prominent member of St. Petri Lutheran Church. She took great pride in serving the church community through teaching Sunday School and contributing her efforts to the Ladies Aide. She was also a talented speaker and spoke at many events around the area.
In her leisure time, she indulged in several hobbies that brought her joy. Audrey had a passion for gardening, both vegetables and flowers. She found delight in canning fruits and vegetables, baking bread, and sharing her artistic flair through painting. Her love for animals, particularly her cats, and her enjoyment of playing Bunco were also significant aspects of her vibrant personality.
Survived by her family, Audrey leaves behind her sister-in-law Eloise Christianson, nieces and nephews, Debra Shaw, John Lerum, Karen Sauer, James Lerum, Jeff (Patricia) Lerum, Bruce (Terri) Christianson, Tracy (Kathy) Christianson, Connie Bisson, Gayle Hartmann, Alan (Ashleigh) Christianson, Glenn (Candice) Christianson, Suzy Christianson-Olson, and several great, great-great, great-great-great-nieces, and nephews who cherish her memory.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Wilber Lerum, as well as her brothers, Walter Christianson and Rollie Christianson.
A visitation will be held on January 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Anderson Funeral Home, located at 659 Voyager Drive, Alexandria, MN. Following the visitation a funeral service will take place at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel, starting at 11:00 AM.
Audrey Ione Lerum will forever be remembered for her kindness, zest for life, and the love she so generously shared with all who knew her. In lieu of flowers she would be honored if a donation was made to the Fryksande cemetery association.
Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory of Alexandria, MN.
January 6, 1949 ~ January 13, 2026
Russell “Charlie” Hanson
Russell “Charlie” Hanson, 77, of Bagley, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at home with his family by his side.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Cease Family Funeral Home in Bagley. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Free Lutheran Church in Bagley with Pastor Scott Olson officiating. Visitation will begin 1 hour prior at the church. Interment will be held at the Minerva Township Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the Irvin Blix American Legion Post #16 of Bagley. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with arrangements.
Russell James Hanson was born on January 6, 1949, to Alice and Clarence Hanson of Minerva, MN. He went to Grace Lutheran church in Minerva, where he was baptized. Russell attended Minerva elementary from 1st to 6th grade and then Bagley High School. After school he joined the Army in 1968 and was stationed in Vietnam, where he was a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. He was honorably discharged in November 1969. After he left the service he worked for Highway Services road construction, where he ran the cement saw. He had many hobbies; hunting, fishing, camping, fixing cars and spending time with his family and friends. His biggest passion in life he was most known for was his collection of classic cars, many of which he fixed and/or rebuilt himself or with his brothers, sons, nephews Jerry and Donny Hanson, or brother-in-law. He met his wife of fifty-five years, Joan Marie Fultz, whom he married on August 8, 1970. They have three sons, Wayne James, Jamie Lee, and John Russell. He has seven grandchildren: Cody, Tyler, Katlynn, Allison, Hailee, Alexis, and Ariana Hanson. As well as four great-grandchildren; Emmet, Liam, Lucy, and Ella.
He is survived by his wife Joan, sons Wayne (Danielle), Jamie (Denise), and John Hanson. His sister Sharon Ramsrud and brother Steve Hanson. Along with all of his grandkids, great grandkids, and many nieces, nephews, cousins. His friends Byron Edavold, Junior Dahlke, Duffy Norlander, Bob Reynolds, Frank Bergeron, Larry Bellefy, Butch and many more.
He is preceded in death with his parents Alice and Clarence Hanson along with his siblings, Shirley Flukey, Lawrence Hanson, Roger Hanson, Rodney Hanson, Larry Hanson, and Sheryl Dahlke.
Messages of condolence may be sent to ceasefuneralhome.com.
Deloris Mae Peterson
Deloris Mae Peterson, 90, of Bagley, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Mahnomen Health Center in Mahnomen, Minnesota. Services will be held at a later date at Samuel Memorial in Nay Tah Waush, MN.
The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to ceasefuneralhome.com.
November 14, 1940 ~ January 6, 2026
Albert Francis Maruska
Albert Francis Maruska, 85, of Bagley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Fosston, MN. Albert was surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and other family members. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16, at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston with the Rev. Peter Lurvey officiating. Interment will be in Hope Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Military honors will be provided by the National Guard Honors Team.
Albert was born at home on the Maruska Family Farm South of Ebro, MN on November 14, 1940, during the Armistice Day Blizzard. Albert, the son of Raymond and Elsie (Viktora) Maruska, had a great passion for fishing (especially ice), hunting, gardening, and anything outdoors, especially watching his birds on their feeders outside his window. Like his brothers, Albert served in the U.S. military (Army) and was a staunch supporter of our military service members and their dedication to protecting our country. Albert was also extremely proud of his children and their lifetime accomplishments and loved being surrounded by his 13 grand/great grandchildren.
On June 29, 1963, he married the former Darlene Marie Olson of Fosston, MN. and raised their family South of Ebro, MN. Albert had one daughter, Kimberly (Thomas) Keelor, and two sons, Daniel Maruska and Scott (Heidi) Maruska.
Albert is survived by his loving wife of 62 years– Darlene Maruska of Bagley, MN; Daughter– Kimberly (Thomas) Keelor of Blackduck, MN; Son – Daniel Maruska of Shevlin, MN; Son – Scott (Heidi) Maruska of Fosston, MN; Brothers – Robert (Ann) Maruska of Bagley, MN; Raymond (Diane) Maruska of Lengby, MN; Bradley (Mary) Maruska of Bagley, MN; Sister-in-Law – Betty (Bill) Scheidegger, Fargo ND; Sister-in-Law – Mary (Ken) Gregerson, Grand Rapids, MN; Brother-in-Law – Richard (Terri) Olson, Thief River Falls, MN; Brother-in-Law – Ray Hedlund, Thief River Falls, MN; Grandchildren – Melanie Keelor, Kristen (Keelor) Parsons, Samantha (Maruska) Easterberg, Alexis Maruska, Hillary Maruska, Hannah Maruska, and Elizabeth Maruska. Great Grandchildren – Joshua Bragg, Brandon Bragg, Elli Parsons, Mia Parsons, Tenley Easterberg, Wyatt Easterberg and Logan Easterberg.
Albert had numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and family friends that cherished their “Uncle Albert”.
Albert had several good friends that were there for him and Darlene through the years that included Leo and Kathy Arnold, Dale and Cindy Benson, Laura Woolliscroft, Annette Schultz, and Melissa Schultz-Geray.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents – Raymond and Elsie; Brothers – Michael, Melvin Kenneth, Bennett and Sister – Christine Hedlund.
Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinfuneral.com.
April 13, 1967 ~ December 27, 2025
Gunder Andrew Aos
Gunder Aos, age 58, passed away surrounded by family on December 27, 2025, in Bagley, MN.
Gunder Andrew Aos was born on April 13, 1967, in Harbor City, CA to Beatrice Luz Guitterez and Gordon Aos. He was adopted by his stepmom Barbara.
Gunder was active in the Boy Scouts growing up. He developed a love for the outdoors, going fishing every chance he got. He and his brother Allan and other friends would get on the water and find the best fishing spots. Even if it meant fishing off the “Swimming Raft” in the early mornings before the lifeguards came on duty on the shore of Lake Lomond.
Gunder served in the Army from 1986-1992. He was a member of 11 Bravo. He and Allan operated a Stucco business in North Carolina for many years. He was a very hard worker and took great pride as a plasterer.
Gunder loved his Alabama football team and watched games whenever he could. Roll Tide! He loved music- especially the band Rush.
He married Angie Harris in 1995 and later divorced. They had 2 sons, Gordon and Jadon.
He had many friends and will be missed. He loved to joke around and have a good time. He was thankful that he got to spend his last 14 months with his love and soulmate, Mona. They had so many great times and made lasting memories together. Mona took care of Gunder after he became ill with ALS.
Gunder had a strong love for God and for his Savior, Jesus Christ. He knew that he had to give himself to Jesus- body and soul- and that he would be welcomed into the Kingdom of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Melody Skerik.
Gunder is survived by his special companion, Mona Baker; his sons, Gordon and Jadon Aos; siblings, Bill Roach, Lee Ann Torres, Allan Aos, and Alice Aos; many nieces, nephews, and cousins, including a special niece, Amanda Thorssen; aunt, Iris Christensen; and his ex-wife, Angie Harris.
There will be a Celebration of Gunder’s Life at Amanda Thorssen’s farm, 11442 370th St., Bagley, MN 56621, on May 23, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow on May 24,2026, at Sell Lake Cemetery in Shevlin, MN.
You are gone from this earth, but never from our hearts.
Messages of condolence may be sent to ceasefuneralhome.com.
December 16, 1951 ~ January 4, 2026
Leon Allen Strandberg
Leon Allen Strandberg, 74, of International Falls, Minnesota, died on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his home.
Allen was born on December 16, 1951, to Leon and Adele (Lindgren) Strandberg in International Falls. He grew up at Brown’s Corner and graduated from Falls High School.
He was baptized at Oak Park Lutheran Church in Weme, Minnesota.
Allen enlisted in the United States Army. He attended basic training in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. He was assigned to the 9th Infantry Division as a motor pool mechanic and completed his training in Ft. Lewis in Washington. He went overseas to Bayreuth, Germany where he guarded the Czech border. His service was from September 1972-1975.
Following his time in the service, Allen worked for John’s Refrigeration and Shannon’s Plumbing and Heating.
Growing up, Allen was a member of First Lutheran Church and later in life he attended Littlefork Lutheran Church with his family. He also loved being a member of 4H.
He enjoyed deer hunting, football, baseball, cooking, gardening, farming, trapping, and visiting with friends and family.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Adele; Debbie’s parents, Riley and Mary Dunn; sister, Linda (Larry) Crandall; niece, Tanya Crandall; nephew, Aurilien Skumatz; and grandparents, Oscar and Sally (Nordlund) Lindgren and John and Tillie Strandberg.
He is survived by his life partner of 38 years, Debbie Dunn; sisters, Barbara (Tom) Wichner and Susan (Maynard) Nickelson; nieces and nephews, Lori (Tony) Udovich, Tim (Gena) Wichner, Primus (Kim) Skumatz, Jessie Skumatz, Apryl (Pete) Mullvain; brother-in-law, Maurice (Heidi) Dunn and their children, Casey, Cory and Charlie Dunn; sister-in-law, Lynn (David) Gadbois and their children, Eric (Meghan) Gadbois, Julia (James) Braaten, Adam (Nicole) Gadbois, and Emily (Korey) Brown; and his and Deb’s great nieces and nephews, Oren, Oliver, Gunner, Ryder, Ashlyn, Madelyn, Rylee, Carly, and Jameson.
Allen will be missed by many including his neighbor, Marie Walker; and good friends, Walter and Charolette Martin, Danny Seegert, Charlie (Lynn) Kocinski, Larry Crandall and Kurt (Shelly) Pariseau.
He was able to give the gift of sight to someone by donating his eyes to the Lions Gift of Sight after his passing.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in the summer of 2026.
Interment will take place at the Lindford Cemetery in Lindford.
Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary, Inc. Condolences may be left at www.greenlarsen.com.
June 23, 1922 ~ December 31, 2025
Josie Pauline (Stavig) Sorenson
Josie was born to parents Bernt and Jetta Stavig of rural Bagley. She attended grade school in Popple township and graduated from Bagley High School in 1941.
She married Gunnar Sorenson in 1944. They lived and farmed north of Shevlin. In 1972 they moved to Benson, Arizona because of Gunnar’s health. After Gunnar’s death, she moved to Sierra Vista, Arizona and worked as a waitress for about 15 years, until she retired.
In 2009 when her vision made it impossible for her to live alone, she moved to Tucson, AZ and resided with her son and daughter-in-law. With the aid of a video magnifier, she enjoyed reading books, and newspapers, and watching baseball, especially the Diamondbacks and Twins.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gunnar, daughter Susan Castle, parents Jetta and Bernt, sisters Doris (Colligan), Alice (Midbo), Tilda (Jasperson) and brothers Bennie, George, Rueben, Halcolm, Arnold and Ernest.
She is survived by daughter Sharon (Victor) Milford of Sierra Vista, Arizona, son Lowell “Steve” (Lois) Sorenson of Tucson, Arizona, grandchildren Erika and Jeremy Castle of Blountville, Tennessee, Mark and Steve Bishop of Phoenix, Arizona, as well as great grandchildren Whitney, Kiera and Wayne Castle and Peyton and Bailey Bishop.
January 8, 1947 ~ December 20, 2025
Duane Edward Newland
Duane Edward Newland, 78, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in El Paso, Texas.
Duane was born on January 8, 1947, in Spokane, Washington but grew up in rural Bagley, Minnesota. Following graduation from Bagley High School in 1965 he entered the United States Air Force. Duane cherished the freedom of the open road as a truck driver and was honored as a ¨Million Miler¨.
Duane is survived by his three children, Renee (Ken) Palmeira of Mount Juliet, TN, Daniel Newland of Ferndale, Washington, Rick Newland of Pulaski, Tennessee; the mother of his children, Nikki Newland; and three grandchildren, Braden, Skye and Knox. He also leaves behind his stepmother, Lillian (Evermoen) Newland; sister, Beverly Newland (Doug Frederickson); brothers, Donnie (Debbie) Newland, Dean Newland, Dale (Denise) Newland, and Dwight (Michelle) Newland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward Newland; mother, Mildred (Norman) Amsden; and sister, Sheri Lynn (Newland) Felt.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
November 28, 1933 ~ January 2, 2026
Donna Rose Stenseng
Donna Rose Stenseng, 92, of Bagley, Minnesota passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Neilson Place in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Leonard, Minnesota with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held at Norway Lake Cemetery in Leonard, Minnesota in the spring. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with arrangements.
Donna was born on November 28, 1933, in Holst Township, Minnesota to parents Josh and Rose (Courtney) Ingalls. She married Robert Stenseng on November 17, 1951. Donna had a special gift for making others feel cared for, often through her many talents in the kitchen. She loved baking, cake decorating, candy making, and was well known for her lefse. She also found great joy in gardening and took pride in maintaining her beautiful flower beds. In her free time, Donna enjoyed garage sales, rummage sales, and thrifting. She was always on the lookout for a good find. Donna also liked trips to the casino and enjoyed crocheting and knitting.
Donna was a very active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Her faith guided her life, and she served as a Sunday school teacher, superintendent and was deeply involved in the Ladies Aid. Family was everything to Donna. She cherished every moment spent with her children and grandchildren, and her “Town kids”. She carried that same care into her work, serving as a dedicated employee of Clearwater Nursing Service for over 20 years. A caregiver by nature, Donna continued that role at home, lovingly caring for her husband throughout his illness until his passing.
Donna is survived by her children, Nadine (Billy) Klasse and Aaron Stenseng; special daughter, Patricia Neadeau; grandchildren, Mike Klasse, Billie (Jeffrey) Farr, Kara (Doug) Waldvogel, Karron (AJ) Stenseng, and Sierra (Willam) Walker; great-grandkids, Macie, Marshall, Miller, Landon, Lydia, Kaylynn, Olivia, Andrew, Logan, Alaina, Carter, Jeffrey, James, Robert, and Colten; sister-in-law, Beverly Lundmark; and all of her “Town Kids”.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents, Josh and Rose; parents-in-law, Louis and Clara Stenseng; brothers, George (Yvonne) Ingalls, and Harold “Bunk” Ingalls; and brothers-in law, Dale Stenseng, Greg Lundmark, and Kenneth Stenseng.
Messages of condolence may be sent to ceasefuneralhome.com.
August 6, 1936 ~ January 1, 2026
Wayne Johnson
Wayne was born August 6, 1936, to Helge and Beryl (Haney) Johnson at home in Dudley township near Leonard, MN. Wayne grew up on a small farm North of Shevlin, MN along with his parents and one sister, Rachel. He attended grade school at the little country school in Dudley township where he met many friends, along with his sweetheart, Dorothy (Sundbom) Johnson. He then attended Bagley High School and graduated in 1955. On June 9, 1956, the sweethearts were married. Wayne and Dorothy were married for 69 years. Most of their married life, they lived on a small farm north of Shevlin, until their move to Bagley in 2018. His last few years have been spent at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab Center, where he received so much loving care, until his passing on January 1st.
Wayne was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He always had a smile and a hug for everyone. Wayne was a skilled carpenter and worked his whole life in carpentry and construction. He worked on the iron range in his early years, also in North Dakota, and for Red Lake Builders for many years, along with other smaller construction companies in MN. Before he retired, he worked at TEAM industries in Bagley, MN. Wayne loved to trap, hunt, and fish throughout his life. He also enjoyed his small hobby farm. One of his greatest joys was playing guitar and singing. He had many hours of volunteer work with his music and was named volunteer of the year as well as Senior Citizen of the year for Clearwater County years ago. His greatest love, however, was reading his bible and his personal relationship with the lord, and spending time with family.
Wayne and Dorothy raised four children (Jayne, Larry, Ruth and Karen). After the loss of their oldest daughter in 1993, they raised their two oldest grandchildren Orion and Levi Gray. He and Dorothy had traveled through many of the states in the U.S. and enjoyed some international traveling as well. Wayne lived a full life.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy (Sundbom) Johnson, parents, Helge and Beryl (Haney) Johnson, a daughter Jayne Johnson Gray, a sister Rachel Lehman, niece Ginetta (Larson) Bergeson, nephew Keith Larson, and recent, brother-in-law, George Larson.
He is survived by a son, Larry (Karen) Johnson of Bagley, MN; daughter Ruth (Bruce) Anspach of Bemidji, MN; daughter, Karen (Scott) Stish of Solway, MN. Grandchildren, Orion (Janelle) Gray of Roseville, MN; Levi and (Leah) Gray of Bagley, MN; Casey (Dan) Kurth of Flagstaff, AZ; Alex (Ashley) Gray, of Duluth, MN; Gabriel Johnson, of Detroit Lakes, MN; Jessie (Joe) Allen of Niceville, FL; Marshall (Bridget) Johnson of Duluth, MN; Sam (Fiancé Claire) Stish of Bagley, MN; Anna Stish of Solway, MN; Great grandchildren, Dylan Gray of Bagley, MN; William Gray of Bagley, MN; Ethan Gray of Bagley, MN; Margaret Johnson of Duluth, MN.
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April 2, 1938 ~ January 1, 2026
George Vernon Larson
George Vernon Larson was born on April 2, 1938, at home in Hill River Township in Polk County and died at home on January 1, 2026, in Bagley, Minnesota.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Cease Family Funeral Home Chapel of Bagley at 2:00 p.m. with the visitation at 1pm. A luncheon will follow the service at the funeral home. The final resting place will be at Bagley City Cemetery.
George grew up on a farm, graduated from Fosston High School in 1956, and continued his education with some welding classes. He married Elaine Sundbom on April 18, 1959, in Sioux Falls, SD.
George was a welder by trade but was innately talented in so many other areas. He was an engineer at heart, possessing the brain and skills of an engineer without formal training. He would assess a problem and in his quiet yet determined way, solve it with his ingenuity and few resources. Before moving to Bagley, MN, he worked as a foreman building a sawmill in Laona, WI. Prior to this he worked at DU-AL Manufacturing for 10 years as a welder in SD. His analytical mind, common-sense know-how, and hard work ethic allowed him to construct additions and remodel his own home in Bagley, MN, while he worked at Wang Trucking in Winger, MN from the early 1970s until he retired at the age of 62. He was proud of his work there, including lengthening over the road trucks and adding a dump box and hoist system. During this time while working as a welder, he also ran a small farm with beef cattle and milk cows, along with various farm animals throughout the years. He and his wife Elaine lived on the farm until they moved into town in 2018.
Although there was limited time for hobbies, George enjoyed hunting with his sons. A proud moment was when he shot a 12-point buck on their Bagley farmstead. When his sons were younger, he would take them fishing. Sometimes they went with his father-in-law, Hugo Sundbom, and other times he would take them to Clearwater Lake to fish from shore. He also enjoyed solving puzzles in Variety Puzzle books.
George was dedicated to his family. His wife, Elaine, cherishes the time they had together, raising their family and spending time together for over 66 years. His children remember him as the most patient man who was always there for them from playing softball to driving them to school early or picking them up late to support their extracurricular activities. He taught his daughters to drive, and they could always count on their dad to help them with all their little problems. George loved and was proud of his children and grandchildren. Time with his grandchildren was always a joy. Every Friday, he would stop in Fosston and visit his mother while she lived there.
George is survived by his wife – Elaine Larson of Bagley, Minnesota; sons – Kevin Larson of Columbia Heights, Minnesota; Vernon (Angela) Larson of Champlin, Minnesota; Steve (Dawnell) Larson of Isanti, Minnesota; daughter – Michelle (Jason) Slover of Dubuque, Iowa; son-in-law-Derrick (Ginetta) Bergeson of Bagley, Minnesota; 2 sisters – Mable Grave of Sioux Falls, SD and Marian Bratland of Morris, Minnesota; 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 1 great, great grandchild.
George was preceded in death by his parents – Andrew and Gina Larson; sons – Jimmy (infant) and Keith Larson and daughter -Ginetta Bergeson; 2 brothers – Ernest and Robert Larson; 1 sister – Nora Rhen.
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March 2, 1938 ~ January 1, 2026
Dennis Eugene Sistad
Dennis Eugene Sistad, age 87 of Fosston, MN, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Cornerstone Residence with the love of his life, Ilene, near his side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, at Hope Lutheran Church in Fosston with the Rev. Peter Lurvey officiating. Interment will be in Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Fosston. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday, January 6, at the Carlin Funeral Home in Fosston. There will also be reviewal for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Military honors will be provided by the National Guard Honors Team. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinfuneral.com. Memorials are preferred to Hope Lutheran Church.
Dennis was born on March 2, 1938. in Grygla, Minnesota. Dennis was the 3rd child of Marvin and Alice Sistad. He was baptized in Buxton, ND on October 3, 1938, and confirmed at Grygla. He graduated from Goodridge High School in 1956. Dennis served as an engineer in the United States Army from 1958-1960. On July 29, 1961, Dennis and Ilene Amy Cleaveland were united in marriage. Dennis worked most of his career as an iron worker while also farming alongside his wife near Fosston.
Dennis enjoyed deer hunting, raising cattle, sheep and horses, and adopting miscellaneous cats and dogs over the years. He will be remembered as the absolute best father, grandfather, father in-law, and friend. He enjoyed the radio Sunday Polka Party, the Minnesota Twins, and was known for his Lutheran goodbyes.
Dennis was strong in his faith and loved his Hope Lutheran Church family. Dennis and Ilene cherished time with close and extended family and friends, rarely missing a wedding, funeral, anniversary, or reunion. They loved visitors, expected or not, and always had coffee on and room at the table.
He is survived by his Ilene, his loving wife of over 64 years, daughter-in-law Mary Sistad, son Paul (Dawn) Sistad, Teresa (Kim) Hash, daughter Brenda (Jay) Gerner; grandchildren, Seth (fiancée Kylie Theisen) Sistad, Ryan Sistad, Maddy (Logan) Hendrickson, Grace (Chad) Holstein, Amanda Hash, Adam and David Gerner. Dennis was also blessed with five great-grandchildren, Max, Owen, Ivy, Ilsa, and Sloane. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Gloria Sistad, sister Wanda, brothers Gene (Kay), Roger (Dianne), Richard, Gary (Linda), Keith (Ruby) and many nieces and nephews.
Dennis was preceded in death by an infant daughter and son Brad, parents Marvin and Alice, in-laws Earl and Agnes, brothers Wayne and Marlyn, sister-in-law Karlyn, and brother-in-law Owen.
May 1, 1953 ~ December 23, 2025
Connie May (Durkin) Wiese
Connie May (Durkin) Wiese, 72, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cease Family Funeral Home Chapel in Bagley, Minnesota. Interment will be held at the Bagley City Cemetery in the Spring.
Connie was born on May 1, 1953, to Harold and Lois (Bull) Durkin in Riverdale, ND. She attended school in Bemidji, Minnesota. Connie worked several jobs, such as cooking, cleaning, and at Arctic Cat. Connie also worked as a caregiver and did farm work. She enjoyed family and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Connie is survived by a Special Friend – Wally Pettersen; Sons – Martin Wiese and Dean (Shelly) Wiese; Daughter – Tammy Wiese; Grandchildren – Aaron, Courtney, Kale and Cameron; Three great grandchildren – Carson, Jaxson and Garrett; Five sisters – Susan Wiese, Louise (Wes) Abbot, Sandy (Gale) Prince, Tana (Keith) Sorenson, and Kimberley Jacobs. Three brothers – Ladie (Roxanne) Durkin, Milo (DeeAnne) Durkin, and Jimmy Durkin. Several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Connie is preceded in death by her grandparents – William and Elizabeth Durkin, and Howard and Helen Bull. Parents- Harold and Lois Durkin, a brother – Gordon Durkin, and a niece – Beverly Wiese.
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May 28, 1949 ~ December 28, 2025
Kenneth Lee Forbragd
Kenneth Lee Forbragd, 76, of Leonard, Minnesota, formerly of Bemidji, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at home after a long illness.
Ken, or Kenny Lee, was born on May 28, 1949, in Bagley, Minnesota, to Lamoine and Edna (Knutson) Forbragd. He grew up on the family farm outside Leonard. The farm was the home he loved deeply his entire life. Growing up, Ken’s Grandpa passed on to him his lifelong abilities to build, fix and solve problems. Ken also developed his love of hunting, beginning at a young age, staying throughout his life. Ken attended grade school in Leonard and transitioned to Clearbrook when the Leonard school closed. Ken graduated High School in 1967 and went on to attend Bemidji Area Vocational Institute (now Northwest Technical College) in Bemidji, graduating with a degree in draftsmanship.
In 1969, Ken married Elaine Dahlen. In 1970, Ken enlisted in the US Navy. He and Elaine spent the next 4 years in San Diego, where Ken was stationed. While in San Diego, Ken practiced his artistic love of drawing/painting and produced many ocean/ship paintings that are still on display today. Ken was also the artist behind many Leonard Bash T-shirts in the 90’s. After leaving the Navy, Ken and Elaine settled in the Minneapolis area, where they both worked for Crystal Tip/McQuay. Ken later worked for Super Radiator. In 1980, a daughter, Nicole, blessed their lives.
During a mid-life transition period, Ken returned to school to become a certified Dental Lab Tech, thus launching him on his new career as owner of Bemidji Dental Lab. Ken was your friendly “Lab guy” seen at many dental offices in the area. He was always proud of being able to “bring a smile back to people’s faces” and work also gave him an outlet for his creative side. Ken ran his business for almost 30 years until health issues caused him to retire.
In 1995, Ken remarried Pam Koenen, who he met in Iowa on a blind date orchestrated by Ken’s cousin. Ken and Pam shared a passion for renovating and rejuvenating their home. These projects often replaced the “real” vacations other families took.
Ken was a meticulous perfectionist in everything he did. This was time-consuming during the process but satisfying when the finished product took shape. He loved inventing, engineering, and creating anything he thought he could “do better” than the store-bought version. He was also the undisputed champ of music trivia for anything before the 1980s, able to name the group, year, and where he was the first time he heard the song.
During seasonable weather, Ken could be found attempting to conquer that little white ball in a game of golf. It never happened. Hunting, ah, hunting! In the fall, that subject is all that filled Ken’s mind and heart. He was absolutely smitten. He earned the title of “Mr. Goose” from his hunting buddies, but it wasn’t just goose, it was grouse, goose, duck, and deer. Many great and funny stories of deer camp have been told at family gatherings.
In 2019, Ken and Pam sold their beautiful log home in Bemidji and moved back to Ken’s childhood home near Leonard after Ken retired. Another major renovation awaited them to modernize and update the old farmhouse. The following years flew by, cleaning up and taking care of the farm place and following the activities of grandchildren growing up, with occasional camping trips added in. Ken’s favorite camping spot was the North Shore, so multiple trips were taken there. During all these years on the farm, Ken battled multiple and increasing health challenges. But he was able to remain on his beloved farm until the combination of these illnesses eventually sent him to Heaven to be with many loved ones.
Ken is survived by his wife–Pamela (Crumlett/Koenen) Forbragd; Daughter–Nicole (Reece Arnold) Forbragd; sisters–Myrna (Brad) Putnam, Lori (Brian Yoemans) Petersen and Lynne (Brad Fields) Forbragd; grandchildren–MyCayla (Will Cook) Dahl, Camryn Forbragd, SaRiyah Arnold, Olivia Tuttle and Elliott Tuttle; great grandson–Henry Cook; Son-in-law–Chad Tuttle; Brothers/sisters-in-law- Bill & Waltraud Crumlett; Tom Crumlett, Sharon Wright and Mary Crumlett; Special nephew–Darrin (Kaci) Petersen; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents–Lamoine and Edna Forbragd; Step-mother–Blanche Forbragd; infant sister–LaRae Ann Forbragd; Step-daughter–Wendy Koenen-Tuttle; brothers-in-law–Bob Crumlett & Lyle Wright; ever-missed friend–Mel Nygaard; and cousins.
Our thanks go out to the Joe Lueken Cancer Center for being Ken’s second family during his journey through cancer. The family also wishes to thank the VA, Bemidji Hospice, and Truhealthcare for their assistance, guidance, and compassion during Ken’s last months.
No services will be held at this time. A celebration of life will be held on June 13, 2026, at Ken’s beloved farm near Leonard. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with arrangements.
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June 17, 1996 ~ December 12, 2025
Logan Gunner (Eck) Parson
Logan Gunner (Eck) Parson, 29, of Oak Grove, MN passed away December 12, 2025, enroute to the Mercy Hospital.
Funeral services were held December 20, 2025, at Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church, Ham Lake, with a convoy in honor of Logan preceding the service, organized by Logan’s many friends.
Logan was born June 17, 1996, to Shane and Debra Eck at the Bemidji Hospital. He moved at an early age to Andover, MN with his mother and brother, Storm. He attended and later graduated from St. Francis School in 2014. After high school, he attended more schooling at Universal Technical Institute at Lisle, IL for vehicle maintenance and repair. After returning to the Andover area, he was united in marriage to Christy Lonergan in 2016 and together had a daughter, Ava, who was his pride and joy.
Logan enjoyed fishing but had a real passion for fixing on anything that had a motor, especially cars and trucks. He was in the process of restoring a pickup his dad Shane had previously owned. After recovering from a serious motorcycle accident a few years ago, he had a difficult time working on motors but seemed to manage it anyway with strong determination. He was a very special young man with a heart of gold.
Logan leaves to mourn his passing his daughter Ava; parents Deb and Jeff; brother Storm and wife Ashly; nieces and nephew, Autumn, Shelby and Hunter of Ham Lake; grandparents Bob and Sue Eck and Shirley Dukek of Bagley; great-grandmother Mavis Eck, Bagley; aunts and uncles Troy and Leslie Eck and Roberta and Bud Adams of Bagley and Jim and Karen Dukek; and many cousins.
Logan was preceded in death by his dad, Shane Eck; brother Hunter Eck; grandfather Bob Dukek; and great-grandparents Robert Eck and Palmer and Opal Friborg.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
January 23, 1944 ~ December 20, 2025
Arne Leonard Kleppe
Arne Leonard Kleppe, 81, of Gonvick, Minn., died Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his home. Arne was born January 23, 1944, in Bagley, Minn. The son of Roy and Mae Kleppe, Arne was a farmer by vocation and nature lover by avocation with the two intertwining throughout his lifetime.
Arne grew up working hard alongside his siblings on the family’s farm near Clearbrook, Minn. He was a quiet, kind, country boy who loved to play horseshoes.
Even at a young age, his affinity for wildlife and hunting was apparent. He grew up hunting ducks, grouse and deer as well as trapping during the winter. He and his siblings were known to spend Sundays out hiking in the woods or along a creek.
Arne married the love of his life, Carol Jean Carlson, on October 18, 1985. He even walked five miles—in snowshoes—the first time he stopped by Carol’s home to visit her. Arne and Carol woke up together each morning to do chores and farm work throughout the day. They ended each day the same way it started, together.
Arne took pride in, placed great importance on and received much joy from doing his utmost best to be a good steward of the land, livestock, wildlife and gifts God entrusted to his care. Hunting was a good excuse to spend time in the woods. Later in life, if he caught anything, it was a bonus. He was as avid about watching and feeding wildlife as hunting. Arne could happily sit on a stump out in the woods and feel closest to God. He was named the 1997 Minnesota conservationist of the year.
Arne treasured being a father to his late children, Arla, Anders and Alex. They brought light and great joy to his life. Arne will always be remembered for his quiet smile and twinkling eyes leading up to jokes that were frequently witty, sometimes mischievous, and always sure to bring a smile to your face. He was a member of Elim Lutheran Brethren Church.
He is survived by his wife; brother Roger L. (Jean) Kleppe of North Branch, Minn.; sisters Linda (Wendell) Walton of Buffalo, Minn., and Ardell (Chuck) Redder of Northfield, Minn.; sister-in-law Sherry Kleppe of Horace, N.D.; and numerous nephews and nieces and great nephews and great nieces as well as a host of friends as close as family. He was preceded in death by his children, parents, brother Vernon Kleppe and niece Kimberly Redder.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 27 at 2 p.m. at Elim Lutheran Brethren Church in Clearbrook, Minn., with Pastor Adam Krog officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please do as Arne would have done and take a walk outside, enjoy the many wonders of nature and spend a few moments in silence being thankful for the countless gifts we are freely given from God.
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October 8, 1931 ~ December 16, 2025
Milan Chester Davig
Milan Chester Davig, 94, died peacefully in his sleep in Waconia, MN on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am January 10, 2026, at St. Stephen Lutheran church, 8400 France Ave S, Edina MN: Visitation 10 am; Special Music and Sing-Along 10:30 am; with a lunch following the service.
Milan Chester Davig, son of Martin and Stella (Christenson) Davig, was born October 8, 1931. His birth was such a shock to him that he lost the capacity for speech for two years and, when it came back, it returned in Norsk! Milan’s three older siblings, Gerda, Christen, and Elling, were already in school when his youngest brother, Paul, was born and so it was that Milan was sent off to country school as well, at the age of 4, having to learn a new language. The transitional language for him was “Kickapoo English.” Subsequently, he became a proud graduate of Pine Knob School District #14. The graduation exercise was generally short as there were only 3 graduates. His dad’s stroke during Milan’s sophomore year of high school was life-changing and demanded he grow up and start doing a man’s work on the family farm at a young age.
Upon graduation from Soldiers Grove High School in 1948, he began studies at Luther College, Decorah IA in the fall. After his freshman year, he took a leave of absence for a year to return to the farm while his brother Elling returned to Luther for his second year. After Milan returned to complete his education at Luther, he received his baccalaureate diploma in 1953. Milan never stopped being grateful for his parental home, the basic values of life that he learned from his parents, and the gift of a sister and brothers and their bond of love and support.
The next fall, he entered Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota. In the spring of his first year, Joan Susanne Russeth entered his life, and the relationship began at a Boston Pops concert. Milan interned at Grace Lutheran in Fairmont, MN, where he sold his sky-blue Rocket 88 Oldsmobile to buy a diamond for the hand of the love of his life. After finishing his internship, Joan and Milan were married on August 31, 1956, at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Minneapolis.
In the spring of 1957, he received a call to serve his first parish in rural Pelican Rapids—North Immanuel and Grove Lake Lutheran Churches. On the day Milan was to graduate from seminary, he and Joan became parents, with the birth of Martin John. Milan baptized their son at his ordination service at Kickapoo United Lutheran Church near Soldiers Grove, WI (the church built by his grandfather, Jørgen Gerhard Antonson Davig, and the congregation where Milan was baptized and confirmed) and the young family moved to Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. Daughter Ellen Susanne was born in this community which treated them with gentleness and kindness in their expectations and encouragement. In 1962, they received the call to serve Hawley Lutheran, where again they were also to develop deep and lasting lifetime friendships. In the following January (1963), their second son, James Peter, was born. In 1967, with a call to Faith Lutheran in Bagley, the family moved to the north woods of Minnesota. Opportunities for ministry together with Ojibwe people and adults with disabilities added a new dimension to their lives. Again, the family grew as they welcomed the birth of Sara Lynn in 1974.
After fifteen years in Bagley, roots ran deep and it was, as before, hard to leave when an exciting new opportunity for ministry called Milan to serve as Assistant to the Bishop of the Northern MN District of the American Lutheran Church. Following the merger which produced the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Milan received a call to serve as pastor at American Lutheran, Windom, MN where, again, they were overwhelmed with the hospitality of the congregation. In 1991, Gethsemane Lutheran in Dassel called them and Milan, Joan, and Sara were embraced again by kindness in their new home. Their “at home” family grew to four during this time when their foreign exchange student, Fumiko, joined them in Dassel. In 1994, Good Shepherd Lutheran in Moorhead called Milan to serve as Interim Senior Pastor where he served until he was called to serve on synod staff for Northwest Minnesota Synod of the ELCA. Following this, Milan intended to retire but ended up serving as a volunteer in the Joint Rural Life Commission of the ELCA with the Crookston Diocese which overlapped with serving as part-time pastor at First Lutheran in Akeley, which he did for four years. Subsequent to that, Milan served one year part-time as pastor at the UCC church at Walker, MN.
When you are a Norwegian, getting on in years (and with the high price of lutefisk), it is really hard to stop working. And so, the years since were marked by supply preaching, leading classes and seminars and discussion groups, and looking for his glasses. Finally, he realized there were more rewards in indulging in being a grandparent and great grandparent than what work and money could bring. Life has been so full of delights brought not only by their children and their wonderful spouses, but also by grandchildren and great grandchildren. The addition of in-laws and step grandchildren has been an added blessing.
Milan wishes to express his deep thankfulness to family and friends for the love and care he has received and to all those, through the years, who pushed him to see Jesus and the world and the expansiveness of God in new ways.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Stella (Christenson) Davig; sister and brother-in-law, Gerda (Davig) and Marlyn Hansing, brother and sister-in-law, Christen and Lorraine (Knutson) Davig, brother and sister-in-law Paul and Shirley (Simpson) Davig; godparents Rachel Geneva Tainter Helgeson and Gladys R Christenson Sherry; and a marvelous cloud of witnesses.
Milan is survived by his wife, Joan Susanne (Russeth) Davig, his brother Elling and sister-in-law Joan (Smith) Davig; son Martin John Davig, spouse Bonnie, and their children and grandchildren: Nicole (Bob) Bommelyn and Mya, Ava, and Devin, and Michelle Kelly and Kadence and Bennett, and Danielle (Josh) Kahn and Stiles, and Alexander John Davig, and Sophia Mary Davig; daughter Ellen Susanne (Davig) Holstein and her children and grandchildren: Anders Davig Dovre (Jen) and Nelle Susanne and Nora Lynn; Nels Davig Dovre (Allison); son James Peter Davig and his children Grace Susanne, Peter Aaland, Henry Christen Iver; daughter Sara Lynn (Davig) Atkinson, spouse Daniel, and their children Aiden Dawson, Stella Mae, Liam Davig, and Britta Kay; godchildren: Kirsten (Davig) Benidt, Jon Kuss, Christine Nedrud, Sharon Boyd; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials to ELCA World Hunger or Global Refuge (formerly LIRS) or givers choice.
Milan donated his body to medical research at the University of Minnesota; internment of ashes will be at a later date in Kickapoo United Cemetery, Soldiers Grove, WI.
Obituary written by Milan. Condolences may be left at ceasefuneralhome.com.
January 27, 1931 ~ December 13, 2025
Rev. Roger Palmer Olson
Rev. Roger Palmer Olson, 94, of Park Rapids, MN passed away on Saturday December 13, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN. Roger wrote his own obituary listed below.
Roger was born on January 27, 1931, in Whitehall, Wisconsin, the son of Palmer C. and Evelyn C (Risberg) Olson. He was raised on the family farm, and he attended a one room country school before attending Independence High School. He continued his education with a mixed-bag: St. Olaf College, the US Army – stationed in Germany, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science, Luther Seminary and various other lifelong continuing education. In the midst of the education, Roger married his college sweetheart, Marilyn Olson on August 20, 1955, at North Rush River Lutheran in rural Baldwin, Wisconsin.
Life is full of surprises! Following his years as a mortician in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, he entered the seminary and in 1961 he was ordained at his childhood congregation, Chimney Rock, and accepted the call to serve at the Gully-Trail parish in Northwestern Minnesota. Along with Gully-Trail, he served the communities of Park Rapids, Moorhead, Dilworth, Menahga, and Nevis. There were various committees and boards—too numerous and boring to mention.
Roger is survived by his four children – Lynne (Glen) Rommesmo; Heidi (Mike) Olson Fitzgerald, Sara (Paul) Hanson, Mark (Sara) Olson; his grandchildren – Matt (Jen) Fitzgerald; Jake (Emily) Hanson, Adam (Megan) Fitzgerald, Abby Hanson, Kate Fitzgerald, Alyssa Hanson, Boysen Olson, Palmer Olson, Daniel (Katie) Rommesmo; Jennifer (Sascha) Rommesmo; Great Grandchildren – Hadley, Kimberley, Ryan, Lucy, Gavin, Oakley and Phoenix.
He was preceded in death by his parents Palmer and Evelyn, his wife – Marilyn and sister- Elaine Ross. And too many relatives you wouldn’t know anyway.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Park Rapids, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 26, 2025, from 3 until 7 pm at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Park Rapids, MN. The Ojibwe Hymn Singers will lead a prayer service from 3 until 4 pm, visitation will continue and at 6:30 pm The Holden Prayer service will start with a time for sharing tributes and memories. Visitation will also be held for one hour prior to the services at the church on Sat. A hymn sing will begin at 10:30 am prior to the service. Military Honors will be held at the end of the services. Interment will be held at the Bethel Lutheran Cemetery following a hot lunch.
Thank you for attending, your kind words, and happy remembrances.
Memorials appreciated to the charity of your choice or places Roger loved including – the Hard Hat Ministry of Calvary Lutheran Church; Friends of Itasca, Bethel Lutheran Cemetery Fund; White Earth Community Development (ELCA); or plant a tree in Roger’s honor. Friends may leave online condolences at ceasefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being made by Cease Family Funeral Home of Park Rapids, MN.
August 21, 1949 ~ December 15, 2025
Joanne (O’Shea) Whalen
Joanne Whalen, 76, passed away on December 15, 2025, just four short months after losing her beloved husband, Bill. Her children find comfort in knowing they are now reunited.
Joanne was born on August 21, 1949, in Heidelberg, Germany to John and Francis O’Shea, but she spent her childhood in Bagley, MN. After graduating from Bagley High School, Joanne enrolled at St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in Duluth, MN where she earned her Registered Nursing Degree. While attending school, Joanne met Bill, the great love of her life. After marrying on June 11, 1971, they made Eau Claire, WI their lifelong home, raising their family there. Joanne dedicated her life to caring for others, whether in her career as a registered nurse or as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Joanne is survived by her children, Jennifer (Joe) and Ryan (Kari); and grandchildren, Riley, Laney and Preston. She leaves behind her sister Maureen and brother Mike, along with her sister-in-law Claudia, and many other loving family members and friends. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Joanne’s life centered around her family. She found her greatest happiness in being a wife, mother, and Nana, taking immense pride in creating a warm and loving home for them all. She especially cherished bringing her family together for special events and celebrations. Joanne loved babies and being a Nana was her proudest role. She delighted in showering her grandchildren with attention and affection-always making sure she had their favorite treats on hand. At Nana’s house the grandkids quickly learned that Mom and Dad’s rules didn’t apply, an ice cream float was a must, at any time of the day and the candy jar had an endless supply of M&Ms. Joanne proudly talked about them to anyone who would listen, took great interest in their lives and activities, and was undeniably their biggest supporter.
Together, Joanne and Bill enjoyed traveling and exploring new places. Sunday drives in the fall to admire the changing leaves were a cherished tradition. A hot cup of coffee shared with Bill, along with good conversation, was one of life’s simple pleasures that she loved and missed greatly in the months following his passing. She also truly enjoyed getting together with friends and catching up with them on the phone. Joanne valued all of these experiences, never taking a single moment, big or small, for granted.
Joanne will be deeply missed by all those whose lives were touched by her compassion and grace. Despite living her entire life with kidney disease, she never let the illness define her; she was a fighter through and through and did not let it stop her from living a full life. A special thank you to her sister-in-law, Claudia, for donating a kidney to Joanne and giving her many extra years before starting dialysis. Also, thank you to the London Road Dialysis Team, the staff at Dove Healthcare and St. Croix Hospice for their care and support.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 1:30 pm at Hulke Family Funeral Home with Pastor Debra Boynton officiating. Visitation will take place that day at the funeral home from 12:15 pm until the time of service. Private family committal service will take place in the Lakeview Cemetery in Eau Claire.
Friends and family may offer condolences online at www.hulkefamilyfh.com. Hulke Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701 is assisting the family with the arrangements.
October 13, 1958 ~ December 6, 2025
Noreen Kay Polton (Lofthus)
Noreen Kay Polton (Lofthus), 67, passed away on December 6, 2025, In Bagley, Minnesota.
Born on October 13, 1958, in Fosston Minnesota, Noreen was the daughter of Thelman and Irene Lofthus. She grew up surrounded by values of family and resilience that guide her throughout her life. Noreen was a devoted mother whose love knew no bounds. Her children, Jeremiah Klema and Michelle Conner, were the center of her world. She gave them what can only be described as the most unconditional love a mother could give-a legacy of warmth and unwavering support that will live on through them. Noreen worked multiple positions from cashier to customer service to Auto Center at Walmart for 12 years. She enjoyed reading lots and lots of books as well as doing her word search books.
She found immense joy in being a grandmother to three wonderful grandchildren: Brook Klema, Jaydon Klema, and Chloe Conner. Her presence in their lives was a source of comfort and joy, and her memory will continue in their lives in meaningful ways.
Noreen is also remembered by her siblings: Erling Lofthus (Valerie), sister Arylce Dobson, and sister Valerie Sorenson (Randy). Their shared memories and enduring bond are a testament to the strength of family ties.
Though she has left this world way too soon, Noreen’s spirit remains deeply rooted in the hearts of those who knew her. May her memory bring comfort and peace to all who mourn her passing.
July 27, 1931 – December 9, 2025
Sylvia Masters
Sylvia Masters of Pine River, MN was born on July 27, 1931, and passed away on December 9, 2025.
A service for Sylvia will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Brenny-Kline Funeral Home in Pine River, with a visitation starting at 1:30 ppm.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Pine River.
November 1, 1941 – December 9, 2025
Marvel Elaine Dawes Steiner
Marvel Elaine Dawes Steiner, age 84, of Lakeville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1941, in Shevlin, Minnesota, to her late parents. Marvel was preceded in death by her beloved parents, her brother, and one child.
She is survived by her loving children, Vincent (Catherine) Steiner and Sonya Steiner; her grandchildren, Angelina Steiner, Christian Steiner, Daniel Steiner, Benjamin Steiner, and Kayela Steiner; and her great-grandchild, Eriches Steiner.
Marvel will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the love she shared with her family. She touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her favorite verses are Roman 8:28 and Mathew 11:28-30.
A small ceremony will be held at Bagley Cemetery site on Monday, December 15 at 1:00 PM. A private family celebration of life will be held in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Jesse Peter Bardwell
Jesse Peter Bardwell, 62, of Trail, MN passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, December 1, 2025.
Jesse spent much of his life in public service. He worked as a police officer in Bagley, Clearbrook, and Gonvick and took great pride in his years serving Clearwater County. He later worked at the Oak Park Heights Prison in Minnesota before returning to a role he truly valued and loved with the Leech Lake Ambulance Service.
Jesse was a private man, but those who knew him understood his steady presence, his selflessness, and his unmistakable sense of humor. He had a talent for making people laugh, whether it was simple jokes or well-planned pranks, he brought a genuine smile to the people around him. In his free time, Jesse enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, following wrestling and WWE, and listening to music, especially his favorite singer, John Prime.
Jesse is survived by his wife, Maurittia Bardwell; children, Amanda, Bobbie Kate, Jacob, Alex, and Ashley; granddaughter, Ailey; siblings, Diane, Warren and Wayne; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Ruby; grandson, Jotham; and many other family members.
A celebration of Jesse’s life will be held at a later date.
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August 3, 1959 ~ December 2, 2025
Timothy “Tim” Joseph Qualley
Timothy “Tim” Joseph Qualley, 66, of Bemidji, MN died peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, MN.
Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Cease Family Funeral Home in Bemidji, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are with the Cease Family Funeral Home in Bemidji.
He was born on August 3, 1959, in Park Rapids, MN, the son of Joseph and Clara (Seitz) Qualley. He was raised near Lake George, MN, and educated in Bagley, and graduating from Park Rapids High School in 1977. He served in the US Army as a Military Police Dog Trainer from 1977 until he was Honorably Discharged in 1980. He went on to attend Bemidji State University and received a bachelor’s degree in 1989. He worked for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as a Park Worker and Firefighter for a time and later went on to work for the Minnesota Work Force Center, retiring in 2021. As a veteran he was passionate about Veteran’s causes and was involved with the DAV and participated in the annual “Ride for the Troops.” He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycling, trail riding in his Jeep and four-wheelers, spending time in nature and with family and friends. He had a strong love for and deep pride in his two daughters.
He is survived by his daughters Morgan Simmerman of Bemidji, MN and Rachel (Sawyer Faltersack) of West Fargo, ND; siblings Linda Katzenmeyer of Lake Itasca, MN, Deb (Russ) Klier of Bisbee, ND, Greg (Vicki) Qualley of Lake Itasca, MN and Patty (Bob) Luschen of Becida, MN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather John Herhusky, sister Margie DeVore, brother-in-law Jack Katzenmeyer, stepbrother Vaughn Herhusky.
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March 16, 1942 ~ November 29, 2025
Galen Joseph Leintz
Galen Joseph Leintz went to be with the Lord at 7:35 pm on November 29, 2025.
He was born in Harvey, North Dakota on March 16, 1942, to Joe & Hilda Leintz. He graduated from Anamoose High School in 1961 and moved to Minot, North Dakota to find work. There he met the love of his life (Louise Odden) and they were married on December 16, 1962.
They began life together in Minot and Galen started a career in the grocery business. He worked for Red Owl Food Stores in Minot, Bismarck, and Moorhead. In 1976 they purchased their first small store in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. They worked together in the grocery business until 2002 when they decided to retire to Florida.
Galen and Louise were avid motorcyclists taking many trips all over the United States. They enjoyed nearly 55 years of marriage before Louise passed away on October 29, 2017. Galen moved back to Bagley in February of 2025 to be closer to family.
Galen and Louise have five children; Greg (Marsha) Leintz of Bagley, MN; Beckie Leintz of Bemidji, MN; Beth Shaw of Mount Gilead, OH; Paula (Greg) Matuskovic of Carlsbad, CA; Tricia (Mike) Jessen of Bemidji, MN, fifteen grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
The family is planning a private service to be held in Florida. In keeping with Galen’s wishes he will be buried next to Louise.
June 19, 1963 ~ November 28, 2025
Janette “Jan” Fittje Dobbins
Janette “Jan” Fittje Dobbins, 62, previously of Bagley, MN, went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2025.
Born June 19, 1963, in Spokane, Washington and grew up in Bagley, Minnesota. Jan dedicated her life to caring for others through her work in healthcare. She was exceptionally talented and had a gift for music—able to pick up any instrument and teach herself to play.
Jan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Myles her parents, John and Wanda Fittje and her in-laws JC and Betty Dobbins. She is survived by her daughter, Chelby (Eric) Mathison of Fleming Island, Florida, her sisters, Carole of Canada and Gayle of Washington State, her cherished grandchildren, Ella and Jake and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jan will be remembered for her compassion, creativity, and unwavering love for her family. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those who knew her.
January 1, 1939 ~ November 10, 2025
Aileen Erickson
Aileen Erickson, 86, of Leonard, Minnesota, went peacefully with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 10, 2025, at home with her family by her side.
Services will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Clearbrook, Minnesota, with Pastor Randy Reimer officiating. Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. with the service following at noon. Interment will be held at the Clover Township Cemetery in Leonard, Minnesota. A lunch will begin at 1:00 pm immediately following the service, and burial will take place following.
Aileen Eleanor (Swanson) Erickson, daughter of Thomas and Petra (Haugen) Swanson, was born at home on her mother’s birthday, January 1, 1939, in Clover Township, Minnesota. She lived most of her life in the hills she loved in Clover Township, two miles from her birthplace.
Aileen went to rural Clover School for eight years, pulling her runner sled behind her to sled down the many hills on her way to and from school. She wore prized dresses sewn by her mother from pictures seen in the Sears Catalog. Many of her blouses were from colorful, printed flour sacks. She joked that she told her mother not to make her underwear from the sacks because she didn’t want to lean over and have it read, “Pillsbury’s Best.”
She was the youngest in her family for six years, until her niece and nephew, Valerie “BoBo” and Ronald Ballard, joined their family, followed by the birth of her youngest brother, Larry Thomas, and finally her nephew, Vell “Junior” Ballard. She was especially close to her older brother, LuVerne, and often stayed with him until his hunting death in 1949.
Aileen knew her future husband Benny from a very young age. He was the brother-in-law of her sister Mavis. When she was just 11 years old, he drove her to and from the Bagley Hospital when she had appendicitis and poison oak. Just a few years later, after Benny was drafted into the Army, he picked her up again in a black 1933 Terraplane and they eloped to Webster, South Dakota. They were married on January 6, 1953. After Benny’s discharge, they spent time caring for his ailing parents, and eventually purchased a farm outside of Clearbrook, Minnesota. They moved several times until they settled permanently with their four children, Belinda, Sheila, Tina and Shane in Clover Township.
Aileen was a devoted homemaker and mother, as well as a gifted cook and hostess. She was well-known for her thin and soft lefse. After her youngest child reached the age of four, she began working at the Good Samaritan Center in Clearbrook, Minnesota. Later, she was a fourth-grade aide at Clearbrook School. She then attended Bemidji Vocational Technical College to earn a secretarial degree. For a time after this, she worked at Good Samaritan Center again, and then farmed with milk cows, pigs, and chickens. She always loved children and cared for neighbors’ children and her own grandchildren. She really enjoyed being a foster grandmother at the Clearbrook-Gonvick Public Schools in her retirement years.
During her lifetime, family and faith were always first and foremost. She and Benny attended services at several different locations throughout the years, including Clover Chapel and even in their home for a time. For the last several decades, they have been faithful members of First Baptist Church in Clearbrook. Aileen served on the mission board as a deaconess and did jail ministry while at First Baptist. Aileen liked to say she was baptized three times in her life: once as a newborn, once as an adult at Long Lake with Pastor Jim Howard, and once more as an infant when her dad drove into the river accidentally after a trip to town. Her brother Jiggs pulled her out onto the roof, while her dad tried to save the sugar bag, but it dissolved right in his hands. They had a great laugh over that at each retelling.
Reading and flower gardening were favorite pastimes for Aileen. She started with vegetable gardening and canning but found her passion in her many abundant flower gardens. She would never pick a favorite flower but often mentioned daisies and hydrangeas. Visitors often requested a tour of her beautiful gardens.
She is survived by Benny, her husband of 72 years of Leonard, daughter – Belinda (Mike) Lindell of Solway, daughter – Sheila (Dennis) Lee of Leonard, daughter – Tina (Alan) Witikko of Puposky, Minnesota, son – Shane (Laura) Erickson of Bagley, grandchildren – Robb Lindell, Jessica Meyer, Shalee Ostby, Benjamin Witikko, Alisa Witikko, Mandy Knable and Cole Erickson. Great grandchildren – Tyler, Matthew and Lily Lindell; Emalyn and Asher Meyer, Shaydyn and Brynlee Ostby, Ariel Knable, Sister (Niece) Valerie (BoBo) Ballard and Brother (Nephew) Vell “Junior” Ballard, Sister-in-law Leone Swanson and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Petra Swanson; grandson Brandon Lindell; great-grandson Andrew Lindell; siblings Mildred Ballard, Newell Swanson, LuVerne “Bucky” Swanson, Mavis Erickson, Ordean “Jiggs” Swanson, Jean Fuchs, Larry Thomas Swanson and (nephew) Ronald Ballard; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Aileen wanted to acknowledge and thank everyone for their love through her long, health struggles these past years. She mentioned her thankfulness for all the visits, beautiful cards, well wishes, treats and phone calls, but especially for all the prayers. She said she had been greatly blessed in this life and looked forward to seeing you again in heaven. She wished blessings to you all and thanked you for being a part of her life.
Messages of condolence may be sent to ceasefuneralhome.com.
The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with arrangements.
November 11, 1950 ~ November 13, 2025
Dennis Keith Hoie
Dennis Keith Hoie, 75, of Bagley, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Bagley, Minnesota with Pastor Jeremy Davies officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held at the Nora Township Cemetery.
The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with arrangements.
Dennis was born on November 11, 1950, in Bagley, MN to Almer and Arlene (Engberg) Hoie. He attended Bagley High School to his junior year, then enlisted in the United States Army in 1969. He served two years in Vietnam as Military Police and was Honorably Discharged in 1972. Dennis was awarded a 50-year plaque from the American Legion Post 16 for his membership. After the Army Dennis worked for Bagley Kiln. He then decided to go to trucking school and worked for Fultz Trucking for over 30 years.
Dennis enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and playing cards. He liked being outdoors doing projects on his house.
He is survived by his best friends Buddy and Buster, siblings – Dallas (Kay) Hoie, Darrell (Faye) Hoie, Gail (Dan) Garland and Wayne Hoie, 3 nephews and 6 nieces – Bryan (Brooke) Hoie, Brenda (Daryl) Cooper, Shelly (Chuck) Hamilton, Jason Moen, April (Dan) Cranston, Alicia (Tommy) Rolfson, Tiffany Bushelle, Jessica Hanson and Justin (Dawn) Garland. 15 great nieces and 14 great nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Almer & Arlene Hoie; grandparents Peter & Betsy Hoie and Arvid & Hilda Engberg; uncles and aunts Orville & Lois Hoie, Floyd & Ethel Fisher and Glenn Engberg; cousins Pete Hoie and Beatrice & Dale LeBeda.
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Laniyah Rain Fox
Laniyah Rain Fox went to heaven on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Services will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Rice Lake Community Center in Rice Lake, Minnesota with a visitation one hour prior. A wake will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, starting at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be held at the Samuel Memorial Episcopal Cemetery in Nay Tah Waush, Minnesota. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with arrangements.
Laniyah Rain will live in our hearts forever.
How very softly you tiptoed in my world. Almost silently, only for a moment your footsteps have left upon my heart.
Laniyah is survived by her parents, Chauncey Oothoudt and Tanisha Fox; siblings, Zeriah, Tazyrie, and Azriel; grandparents, Alfred and Evette Fox, and Juanita Oothoudt; numerous aunties, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her uncle, Ray Fox; niece, Marley Reed; great-grandma and grandpa, Bernadine and Ray Fox, and Pauline Heitala.
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