Obituaries

David “Dude” Prestegord, age 68, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his home.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Twin Valley. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 5:00 pm until 7:0…

James (Jimmy) Bruce Duckstad, age 77, of Fertile, MN, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by his loving family. James was born on January 12, 1948, in St. Vincent, MN, to Clifford and Agnes (Geddes) Duckstad. As a young child, he moved with his f…

Cindy Roering, age 67, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Sanford Hospice in Fargo, ND, surrounded by her loved ones. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:00am, with a visitation starting one hour before, at Aspelund Lutheran Church in…

Jackie Marie Frentz, age 43, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025. She was born on October 18, 1982, in Hastings, Nebraska to loving parents Jerry and Cordelia Frentz. Jackie’s warmth and love were evident in her fondness for hugs, her passion for music, and her playful s…

Jody W. Gudvangen, 54, Fertile, MN, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 12, 1971 to Wilbur and Frances (Larson) Gudvangen in Crookston, MN. He attended Fertile-Beltrami until he graduated in 1990. On July 2…

Joleen “Jo” Beckman, age 47, of Fosston, MN, formerly of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Joleen Lyn was born on December 13, 1977, to Paul and Christina (Agnew) Simon at the Mahnomen Hospital. She grew up in Mahnomen alongside her brother, Adam,…

Bernard Junior Elseth, 86, of Crookston, MN passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday November 27, 2025. Bernard was born to Benhard and Minnie Nelson Elseth on April 1, 1939 in Thief River Falls, MN. He graduated from New Folden High School in 1957. On J…

Richard Evenson, 74, a cherished family man, dedicated public servant, and lifelong pillar of his community, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, after a life well-lived. Richard wasborn in Crookston, MN, to Arnold and Helen (Larson) Evenson. He graduated from Climax High School in 1969 and …

Julie Maria Hasbrouck Walker, 55, of Crookston, Minnesota passed away on Sunday November 23, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND.Julie was born on June 29, 1970 in Crookston to Dennis Hasbrouck and Shirley Adkins Hasbrouck. She attended Crookston Central High School and graduated with the class …

Phyllis Hanson, 97, Pelican Rapids, joined her departed loved ones on November 28, 2025. Born at home on May 12,1928, in Lockhart Township, Norman County, MN. Her parents were Robert and Isabel (Askew) Lee. Phyllis was the third child of four. Growing up during the depression on the farm where she w…