Obituaries

Marilyn F. Olson

Marilyn F. Olson

Aug 29, 2023

Marilyn F. Olson, 81, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls, MN.  Her celebration of life is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN.  There will be visitation one hour prior.  

Marilyn Florence Swenson was born in Fergus Falls,...

David Gregg Jaehning

David Gregg Jaehning

Aug 28, 2023

David Gregg Jaehning, age 74, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be at 4 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2023, with a prayer service at 6 p.m., at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home in Breckenridge. The funeral Mass will be held at...

Dennis E. Milbrandt

Dennis E. Milbrandt

Aug 25, 2023

Dennis E. Milbrandt, 75, of Breckenridge MN, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. 

A time for visitation will take place from 9:30-11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Breckenridge. A Memorial Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Father Leo Moenkedick officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic...

Mark Lorenz

Mark Lorenz

Aug 17, 2023

Mark Lorenz, age 87, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on August 17, 2023. Mark was born on April 25, 1936, in Langdon, ND, to Emil and Edna (Shelly) Lorenz.

Mark, the most loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather is survived by his wife Margaret; children, Michael Lorenz, Diane (Mark) Ehlert, Susan (Kyle) Brendefur, and Douglas (Lori) Lorenz; grandsons, Derek...

Kevin Albert Melkert

Kevin Albert Melkert

Aug 16, 2023

Kevin A. Melkert, age 61, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., Monday, August 21, 2023, followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home in Breckenridge. The funeral service will be held...

Harold "Grant" Unkenholz, Jr.

Harold "Grant" Unkenholz, Jr.

Aug 12, 2023

Harold “Grant” Unkenholz, Jr., 97, of Breckenridge, died peacefully at Twin Town Villa on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Time for visitation will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Valley Christian Church (VCC) in Breckenridge, MN, with a funeral service starting at 10:30 a.m.  Interment at Riverside Cemetery will follow the service. All are...

Keith A. Kutter

Keith A. Kutter

Aug 11, 2023

Keith A. Kutter, 63, of Breckenridge, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.

A time for visitation will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Father Leo Moenkedick...

Judy L. Petersen

Judy L. Petersen

Aug 11, 2023

Judy L. Petersen, 63, of Foxhome, MN, and formerly of Campbell, MN, passed away surrounded by her loving family in her home on Friday, August 11, 2023.

A celebration of Judy’s life will take place from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. Time for sharing will then begin at 3:00 p.m. The...

Judith "Judi" Ann Mikkelson

Judith "Judi" Ann Mikkelson

Aug 8, 2023

Judith “Judi” Ann Mikkelson, age 75, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, surrounded by many of her loving family members, at the St. Francis Nursing Home and under the care of CHI-Health at Home and Hospice, in Breckenridge. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m., Sunday, August 13, 2023, with a prayer service beginning at 7...

Rita Y. Leinen

Rita Y. Leinen

Aug 7, 2023

Rita Y. Leinen, 92, of Breckenridge, formerly of Campbell, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours surrounded by loving family on Monday, August 7, 2023, at St. Catherine’s Living Center.

A time for visitation will take place at Joseph Vertin and Sons from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Memorial services will begin at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor...

Bruce W. Kiner

Bruce W. Kiner

Aug 3, 2023

Bruce Kiner, 74, of Breckenridge, MN, formerly Hankinson, ND, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023,

at St. Francis Nursing Home in Breckenridge.  

 

Services will be held by his family at a later date.

If you would like to send memorials, please send them to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, and they will be given to...

Doretta A. Gorder

Doretta A. Gorder

Jul 27, 2023

Doretta A. Gorder, age 86, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton.

She is survived by her children, BJ Gorder and Hal Gorder. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN.

The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.

Glenn R. Rakow

Glenn R. Rakow

Jul 26, 2023

Glenn Ronald Rakow, 88, of Breckenridge, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton.

A time for visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Breckenridge Lutheran Church. A memorial service will then begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ale Tulu officiating.

Glenn was born on January 16, 1935, near...

Gerald "Jerry" Wallace

Gerald "Jerry" Wallace

Jul 26, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Wallace, 78, of Campbell, MN, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, MN.  His visitation will take place at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home in Breckenridge, MN, from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m.  Jerry’s Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Blythe "Marvin" Holleman

Blythe "Marvin" Holleman

Jul 24, 2023

Blythe "Marvin" Holleman, age 84, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on July 24, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital, Breckenridge.  His burial will be held at the Fargo National Cemetery, Harwood, ND, at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023.  

Michael Neuman

Michael Neuman

Jul 22, 2023

Michael Ray Neuman, age 71, of Southern California, previously Campbell, MN, passed away on July 22, 2023.  His memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN.  Shanna Grumbles will officiate.  Burial to take place at Riverside Cemetery in Campbell.  

Michael Ray Neuman was born on...

Geneva Marie Miranowski

Geneva Marie Miranowski

Jul 20, 2023

Geneva Marie Miranowski, 97, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at St. Francis Nursing Home in Breckenridge.  Her visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN.  The prayer service will begin at 7 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on...

Richard Patrick Hulne

Richard Patrick Hulne

Jul 12, 2023

Richard "Rick" Patrick Hulne, age 80, of Wolverton, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN, with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. The funeral Mass...

Lyla Gilbertson

Lyla Gilbertson

Jul 9, 2023

Lyla Gwendolyn (Melting) Gilbertson, age 91, of Wahpeton, ND, started her final walk down the gravel road to her home in “Little Chicago” on July 9th 2023.  She passed away peacefully at St. Catherine's Living Center in Wahpeton, ND.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN.

There will be a private family service on a...

Lynn James Deal

Lynn James Deal

Jul 4, 2023

Lynn James Deal, 73, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND.  His memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home in Breckenridge, MN.  Visitation will be one hour prior.  Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Breckenridge, MN....

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