Obituaries

Nov 17, 2024

Roe K Walker, age 78, of Foxhome, MN, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at St. Catherine North, Fargo, ND. Visitation will be held from 4pm to 6 pm, Thursday, November 21, 2024, with a prayer service beginning at 6pm at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge. The funeral service will be held...

Nov 15, 2024

James Harvey McChesney, affectionately known as “Jim” by many, “Mac” by others, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He died peacefully at the age of 91 on November 15, 2024, at his home in Campbell, MN, with his loving daughters by his side. The funeral service will be held at Breckenridge Lutheran Church in Breckenridge, MN, on...

Nov 10, 2024

Dean Toelle passed away November 10, 2024, at Auburn Manor in Chaska, MN. His Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Vertin Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, ND at 11 AM. Family will receive the public beginning at 10 AM. Pastor Craig Palach will officiate the service. 

Dean Toelle was born on April 30, 1932, to Emil and...

Nov 3, 2024

Donna D. Schmuck, ag 83, originally of San Francisco, CA and most recently of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at St. Francis Nursing Home in Breckenridge.

She is survived by her sons, Erik (Connie) Schmuck of Wahpeton, ND and Tim (Sarah) Schmuck of Wahpeton, ND; grandchildren Jasmine Schmuck, Christian Schmuck, and Dominic Garcia; and brother Leonard Filgate....

Oct 16, 2024

Joan L. (Krog) Murphy, 83, originally of Foxhome, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, while residing at Camilia Rose Assisted Living in Coon Rapids, MN, near her daughter Dawn. Her funeral service will take place on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 1 PM at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN. Visitation will take place one hour...

Oct 9, 2024

John Paul Marchand, age 67, Breckenridge, MN, left his earthly body and entered the heavenly Father’s presence on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his wife and family and under the care of CHI Hospice. Enjoying eternal peacefulness, he is free from the battle with leukemia. A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday, November...

Oct 7, 2024

Bradley Jon Moen, age 62, passed away peacefully after a short but hard-fought fight against Glioblastoma, at his residence surrounded by family under the wonderful care of Red River Valley Hospice, on October 7, 2024.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2024, with a prayer service at 6 p.m., at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral...

Sep 27, 2024

Shirley Ann Nordahl, age 84, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at St. Catherine's Living Center, Wahpeton, ND. The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 4, 2024, with a visitation one hour prior to the service, at Breckenridge Lutheran Church, Breckenridge. Pastor Ale Tulu will be officiating the service. The burial will...

Sep 21, 2024

Doris K. Burhans, age 91, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at St. Catherine's Living Center, Wahpeton, ND. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, September 29, 2024, with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m., at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge. The memorial service...

Sep 18, 2024

Doreen Theresa Oliphant, age 60, of Foxhome, MN, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Doreen Theresa Oliphant of Foxhome, MN was born October 3, 1963, to Donald and Donna (Hutton) Willenbring at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Minot, ND. She grew up on a dairy farm in Muskego Township of...

Aug 21, 2024

Jane Lenora Buchholz, age 91 of West Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Eventide Sheyenne Crossings Care Center and was surrounded by her loving family. 

Jane lived a life filled with love, kindness, and grace. She touched the lives of many with her warmth and generosity, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and goodwill. Her presence...

Jul 19, 2024

Jerry (James) Russell, age 87, of Dilworth, MN, gained his angel wings on July 19, 2024. Jerry lived his life as a Southern gentleman, showing kindness and love to everyone who crossed his path.

Jerry was born August 29, 1936, in Marvel, Alabama, a small coal mining town. He grew up hunting and fishing the hills and ravines of this small...

Jun 27, 2024

Allen Louis Gonsorowski, fondly known as "Pappy," age 75, of Cuenca, Ecuador, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, September 27, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 218 10th Street S, Moorhead, MN, 56560. Following the service, a time of fellowship will take place at Lindenwood Rotary Shelter, 1905 Roger...

Jun 26, 2024

Gary Paul VanTassel, a man whose hands were calloused from a lifetime of tilling the land, passed away unexpectedly in Breckenridge, Minnesota on June 26, 2024. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2024, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at Breckenridge Lutheran Church, Breckenridge. Rene Hasbargen will be officiating the service....

Jun 23, 2024

Kristen Ann Meindl, age 58, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, at Sanford Medical Center, in Fargo, ND, on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 7pm, with a prayer service at 6:30 pm, on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at United Methodist Church, Breckenridge. Visitation will continue on Friday, June 28,...

Jun 21, 2024

Bruce Carter Fronning, age 71, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away at his residence on Friday, June 21, 2024. A memorial service in his honor will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 28, 2024, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge. Peggy Rezac will be officiating the service. Arrangements have...

Jun 19, 2024

Richard Jerome Lyman, age 80, of Frazee, Minnesota, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Frazee Assisted Living Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2024, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN. Father Leo Moenkedick will...

Jun 8, 2024

Stanley Robert Carlsrud, age 93, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away at St. Catherine’s Living Center, Wahpeton, ND, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 13, 2024, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at Breckenridge Lutheran Church, Breckenridge. Rene Hasbargen will be officiating. Burial will take place at a...

May 29, 2024

Mary Ann Anderson, age 75, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND, on May 29, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 6, 2024, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral...

May 2, 2024