Obituaries

Linda Olson

07/02/2026

With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Linda Olson on June 29, 2026, at her beloved home in rural Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. Born on May 12, 1961, in Thief River Falls, Linda’s journey on this earth was defined by her deep sense of love, devotion,...

Cleo Schwartz

06/30/2026

Cleo Schwartz, 94, of Bagley, MN formerly of Bemidji, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Cornerstone Residence, Bagley. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home, Bemidji. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Olson-Schwartz...

Joyce Tougas

06/30/2026

Joyce Tougas, 88, of Fosston, MN formerly of Oklee, MN passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Essentia Sr Living, Fosston, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 3, 2026 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN with Father Bob Schreiner presiding....

Melford Grundyson

06/29/2026

Melford Grundyson, age 90, of McIntosh, MN, passed away on Monday, June 22nd, at Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids, MN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 29th, at Mount Carmel Free Lutheran Church in McIntosh with the Rev. Jerry Moan officiating. Interment will be in...

Raymond Walls

06/26/2026

Raymond Walls, age 55, of Winger, MN, passed away on Wednesday, June 24th, at his home. A gathering in memory of Raymond will be planned at a later date. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinfuneral.com.

Wade Jerel Klema

06/25/2026

Wade Jerel Klema passed away peacefully at his home in Gonvick, Minnesota on June 20, 2026, at the age of 62, with his beloved wife Kelly by his side. Funeral Services will be on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Samhold Lutheran church in Gonvick, Minnesota. A gathering of friends and...

Vickie LaRae Hvezda

06/22/2026

Vickie LaRae Hvezda, 28, of Rice Lake, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Rice Lake Community Center in Rice Lake, MN. A wake will begin on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at...

Jeffrey (JB) Brekke

06/22/2026

Jeffrey (JB) Brekke, age 64, of Fosston, MN, passed away on Saturday, June 20th, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24th, at Vernes Lutheran Church, rural McIntosh, MN, with the Rev. Lee Laaveg officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation...

Sharon Kay Davis

06/19/2026

Sharon Kay Davis, 65, of Bagley, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Sanford Fargo Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Atkins-Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet, Minnesota. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery at Barnum,...

Robert Arthur O’Dier