Obituaries
01/15/2026
Mark Robert Thompson, 75, of Bemidji, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, MN.
Memorial Service arrangements are pending for this Spring.
He was born on May 2, 1950, in Bagley, MN, the son of Roy and Helen (Judin) Thompson.
01/14/2026
Arlene Gustafson, age 87, of Fosston, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13th, at her home with family by her side. There will be no services. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinfuneral.com.
01/13/2026
Velma Oakland of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 in Pelican Rapids, MN
Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at St. John Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Jeff Lytle officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...
01/12/2026
Kenneth John Merschman, 96, died Thursday, January 8, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., January 15, 2026 at St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Bemidji. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery...
01/12/2026
Leslie David Hofstad, “Les”, was born at home in Grand Forks, ND on August 15, 1940, to parents Osmund and Marie (Johnson) Hofstad. In 1943 he and his family moved to the family farm north of Oklee, MN where Les attended school, graduating from Oklee High School in 1958. While in high school, Les...
01/09/2026
Gunner Jack Thorpe, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on January 7, 2026, in Plummer, Minnesota, at the tender age of 18. He was born on November 1, 2007, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and lived a vibrant life filled with joy, laughter, and love.
A Celebration of Life Service...
01/09/2026
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...
01/08/2026
Debbie Ann Glynn, born October 2, 1964, passed away on December 29, 2025, at her home in Bemidji, Minnesota, surrounded by her family.
Celebration of Life will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Redby Community Center.
Debbie lived a life rooted in love, kindness, and generosity. She...
01/08/2026
Albert Francis Maruska, 85, of Bagley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6th, 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 16th, at Hope Lutheran Church...
01/08/2026
Dave Ward, age 75, of Erskine, MN, passed away on Tuesday, January 6th, at his home with his family by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12th, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church near Mentor, MN with Father John Kleinwachter presiding. Interment will be...
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