All Obituaries

David Floyd, 71, of rural Warren, MN, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Private family services will be held. A complete obituary will be posted shortly.

Betty Ann Gustafson, age 96, of Warren, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in Villa St. Vincent, Crookston, MN. Betty Ann Sylvia Gustafson was born on January 18, 1926, near Viking, MN, to Arthur C. and Celia A. (Bjorge) Rud. She attended country school at Green Valley School #127, in Marsh Grove Township; graduated from Newfolden High School in 1943; and attended Aakers Business College in Grand Forks, ND. Betty was united in marriage to Lowell W. Gustafson, October 23, 1948,...

Wayne Bakken, 64, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away early Saturday morning, July 30, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. Wayne Keith Bakken was born on December 1, 1957 in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Alfred Jr. and Leona (Hanson) Bakken.  He was a life long resident of East Grand Fork where he graduated from East Grand Forks High School in 1976.  On June 17, 1978, he was united in marriage to Janice Deschene.  They made their home in East Grand Forks where they...

George Olaf Erickson passed away at his home on July 24, 2022, at the age of 91, surrounded by his loving family. George was born on January 23, 1931, in Warren, MN, to William (Willie) and Clarissa Erickson. He attended grade school at the one-room school house near Viking, MN, where his mother, Clarissa, was the teacher. He graduated from Warren High School in 1948 at the age of 17. He was baptized into the Lutheran Faith and Confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Viking. George was united...

James “Jim” Jarshaw, 68, of Stephen, MN, passed away on Friday morning, July 15, 2022 at his home. James Gary Jarshaw was born on November 8, 1953 in Thief River Falls, MN, the son of James and Genevieve (Olson) Jarshaw.  He grew up working on the family farm in New Solum Township. He attended Holt Grade School and graduated from Newfolden High School in 1971.  After high school, he attended AVTI for one year before serving in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. ...

Martha Jean Whitmer, 76, of Stephen, MN died with two of her daughters at her side, on Monday, July 11, 2022, in Kittson Memorial Nursing Home, Hallock, MN. Martha Jean was born on April 7, 1946, in Louisville, KY. She attended Sacred Heart School in Louisville and was interested in education from a young age. She attended Eastern Kentucky University, University of Louisville, and University of Indiana, completing her schooling with a Masters Degree in Special Education. On January 29,...

Leona Neegard, 100, of Warren, MN, passed away on Wednesday evening, December 1, 2021 at North Star Manor in Warren. Leona Marjorie was born on October 7, 1921 in New Solum Township, Marshall County, MN, the daughter of Arthur C. and Olga (Gustafson) Olson. She was Baptized at her grandparent's home at Holt, MN and Confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Viking, MN. Leona attended country school and graduated from Newfolden High School in 1939. Following high school, she worked at several...

Steve McGregor, 63, of Warren, MN formerly of Grand Forks, ND, died on Thursday evening, July 7, 2022, in Altru Hospital. Steve was born on October 7, 1958, in Warren, to Clifford and Ruth (Hesse) McGregor. He was raised near Radium and graduated from Warren High School in 1977. He went to NDSCS in Wahpeton and studied Diesel Mechanics, later working in the field for a few years. After cycling through a series of odd jobs and social service work, including living for a time in Washington...

Rita Edgar, 96, of Warren, MN, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in North Star Manor, Warren. Rita Theresa was born on December 19, 1925, in Argyle, MN, to Ivanhoe and Mezzine (Dufault) Beaudry. Raised on the family farm, Rita learned early the values that would shape the rest of her life. She was baptized and confirmed in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Argyle, and graduated from Argyle High School. On October 24, 1944, Rita was united in Holy Matrimony to Lloyd...

Zach Kasprowicz, 37, of Warren, MN, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 1, 2022 at North Valley Health Center in Warren, MN. Zachary Allen was born on September 21, 1984 in Warren, MN, the son of Mark and Brenda (Kasprowicz) Przybylski. He was raised in Warren and he graduated from Warren Alvarado Oslo High School in 2003. Zach worked for Sorenson Construction, Tri-State and J & N Concrete. In 2010, Zach had an accident and became a paraplegic. Zach lived in Argyle, MN for several years...