Obituaries

Albert Graftaas

Albert Graftaas

Aug 3, 2020

Albert John Graftaas, 77, of Fosston, MN, died at his home on Monday, August 3, 2020. Opportunities to remember Albert will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Because of space limitations due to COVID-19, you are encouraged to participate in one of the following: 9:00 am visitation with family and viewing at Samhold Lutheran Church in Gonvick, funeral service...

Shirley Haden

Shirley Haden

Jul 31, 2020

Shirley Marie (Renfro) Haden, age 64, of Oak Park Heights, MN, passed away on July 31, 2020. She died peacefully with her children by her side. A memorial service celebrating Shirley's life will be held, however due to Covid-19 the family has decided to postpone scheduling at this time.Shirley was born to John and Frieda (Fulk) Renfro on October 8,...

Jeff Robb

Jeff Robb

Jul 24, 2020

Jeff Robb, age 70, of Lengby, MN, passed away on Friday, July 24th, at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji, MN. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 31st, at Fridhem Lutheran Cemetery, rural Lengby, with the Rev. John Ragan officiating. Military honors will be provided by Spring Lake V.F.W. Post #2751 of Lengby and the National...

Finley Baier

Finley Baier

Jul 19, 2020

Finley Otto Baier, age 5, of Appleton, WI, passed away on Sunday, July 19th, as the result of an accident. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 24th, in Melrose, Minnesota. Arrangements were entrusted to Carlin Family Funeral Service of Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinfuneral.com. Finley Otto Baier was born on August 5, 2014 at...

Marjorie Jeska

Marjorie Jeska

Jul 19, 2020

Marjorie (Hanson) Jeska, age 88, of St. Anthony, MN, and formerly of Fosston, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 19th, at her home. A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15th at the Carlin Funeral Home in Fosston. Interment will follow in Kingo Lutheran Cemetery, Fosston. All are welcome to attend. Mask...

Gene Lusty

Gene Lusty

Jul 10, 2020

Gene Tonnie Lusty, age 92, Pharr, TX, and formerly of Mentor, MN, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 in a McAllen, TX hospital. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 22nd, at Faith Lutheran Cemetery in Mentor, MN with Pastor Leroy Sandford officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Naval Honors Team. All...

Dennis Winkelmann

Dennis Winkelmann

Jul 7, 2020

Dennis Winkelmann, age 77, of Fosston, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 7th, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fosston. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15th, at Calvary Free Lutheran Church in Fosston with the Rev. Alan Arneson officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Free Lutheran Cemetery, Fosston. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m....

Bruce Brovold

Bruce Brovold

Jul 7, 2020

Bruce Brovold, 78 of Gully, Minnesota, passed away on July 7, 2020 at the Essentia Hospital in Fosston, MN. Opportunities to remember Bruce will be held on Saturday, July 11th, at the Samhold Lutheran Church in Gonvick, MN. Because of space limitations due to Covid-19, you are encouraged to participate in one of the following: 2:30 pm visitation with family...

Darlene Lien

Darlene Lien

Jul 4, 2020

Darlene Lien, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4th, at her home, of natural causes. Due to the pandemic, the funeral service in the church will be held for only immediate family members. However, there will be a public walk-through visitation held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8th, at the Carlin Funeral Home in...

Rosselyn Nesteby

Rosselyn Nesteby

Jul 4, 2020

Rosselyn Nesteby, age 77, of Fosston, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4th, at her home, of natural causes. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9th, at the Carlin Funeral Home in Fosston. Mask wearing is strongly encouraged. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Fosston and messages of condolence...

Richard Brtek

Richard Brtek

Jun 27, 2020

Richard Brtek, age 58, of Blaine, MN, and formerly of Fosston, MN, passed away on Saturday, June 27th, at his home in Blaine following a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2nd, at Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston with the Rev. John Ragan officiating. Interment will be in Landsverk Cemetery, rural...

Joan Engebretsen

Joan Engebretsen

Jun 11, 2020

Joan Engebretsen, age 76, of Erskine, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 11th, at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18th, at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with the Rev. Michael Sletto officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, rural Erskine. Family will greet friends for one hour prior...

Donald Barrow

Donald Barrow

Jun 10, 2020

Don Barrow, age 82, of Erskine, MN, passed away on Wednesday, June 10th, at his son's home in Grand Forks under care of Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15th, at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with the Rev. Michael Sletto officiating. Interment will be in Lima Cemetery, rural Erskine. Visitation will be held...

Marie McNiel

Marie McNiel

Jun 3, 2020

Marie Lillian McNiel passed away at 87 years old on June 3, 2020 after a courageous battle with pulmonary disease. A Celebration of Marie's life and time for visiting will be held from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11th, at the Carlin Funeral Home in Fosston. All are welcome. Interment is in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Lengby....

Verna Erickson

Verna Erickson

May 30, 2020

Verna M. Erickson, age 84, of Gonvick, MN, died on May 30, 2020, at the Cornerstone Care Facility in Bagley, MN. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 5th, at Elim Lutheran Brethren Cemetery, rural Clearbrook, MN, with Adam Krog and Ron Erickson officiating. All are welcome to attend and bring your own lawn chair....

Alfred Smithling, Jr.

Alfred Smithling, Jr.

May 24, 2020

Alfred Smithling, Jr., age 88, of Fosston, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 24th, at his home under care of Hospice. Per his request, there will be no services. Military honors and interment will be in Piper City, IL at a later date. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at...

Terry Lucken

Terry Lucken

May 23, 2020

Terry Lucken, age 61, of Erskine, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 23rd, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30th, at Terry's farm south of Erskine (39960 185th Ave. SE) with the Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Lutheran Cemetery, Winger. Visitation will be held for one hour...

Sandra Schultz

Sandra Schultz

May 21, 2020

Sandra Schultz, age 64, of Fosston, MN, passed away on Thursday, May 21st, at Sanford Health Palliative Care in Fargo. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3rd, at Tilberg Park at Cross Lake near Fosston with the Rev. Jane Ekholm officiating. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Fosston. Social distancing guidelines will be in...

Bernie Schultz

Bernie Schultz

May 20, 2020

Bernie Schultz, age 91, of Fosston, MN, passed away on Wednesday, May 20th, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fosston. Due to the health crisis, services will be limited to immediate family members. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Fosston. Military honors will be provided by the National Guard Honors Team and arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Fosston....

David Edwards

David Edwards

May 16, 2020

David Edwards, age 60, of Kansas City, KS, and formerly of McIntosh, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 16th. A family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Fosston and messages of condolence may be sent at www.carlinfuneral.com. David Leonard Edwards was born at Fort Ord in California on October...

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