All Obituaries

UPCOMING SERVICE: Saturday, July 11, 2020. Joyce Ardell Sather joined the Lord Friday, April 17, 2020, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was born on the Eftefield Farm near Stephen, MN, and was the eldest of nine children of Albert & Marie (Martinson) Eftefield. She graduated from Crookston AC in 1951. She worked at Woolworths in Grand Forks. She married Ernie Solberg and moved to Jacksonville, NC, where Jean was born April 9, 1953. Richard Elliot was born on June 21, 1954 in Warren,...

Hilton Hjelle, 93, of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Newfolden, MN and Warren, MN, passed away on Sunday evening, July 5, 2020 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Hilton Leroy Hjelle was born on December 7, 1926, in Marsh Grove Township, Marshall County, MN, to Hjalmer and Hannah (Hanson) Hjelle. He was raised in the Newfolden area on the family farm, attending Westaker Free Lutheran Church. He was drafted into the US Army in 1952, during the Korean Conflict. Hilton was stationed in Japan...

*Please follow the link above to Rita's Tribute Wall to view a number of family pictures available. Rita Pagnac, 97, of Stephen, MN, passed away on July 3, 2020, at North Star Manor in Warren, MN, after a lifetime spent caring for others. Rita Marie Parent was born on January 5, 1923, to Adolph and Ida (Dufault) Parent. She grew up on a farm outside Argyle, MN, attending a one-room country school, and as the fourth of nine children, caring for her younger siblings. At 15, she started...

“A Life Well-Lived” Rev. Ronald M Warnes passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on July 3, 2020 at the age of 60 at Ridgeview Hospital in Waconia, MN with his family by his side.  Deeply loved by his family and highly respected by his friends, colleagues, members of his congregations. Ron lived life to the fullest with compassion and care for everyone around him.  His dedication to the church and his Lord was present even into his last hours of life.  His...

Lawrence Labine, 83, of rural Argyle, MN, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Lawrence Leo Labine was born on January 7, 1937 in Bell, CA, the son of Leo and Rita (Ethier) Labine. He moved with his family to Argyle at a young age. Lawrence attended St. Rose Elementary School and the Northwest School of Agriculture before graduating from Argyle High School in 1955. He served in the US Army from 1955 – 1956...

Delores Malm, 85, of Warren, MN, passed away on Sunday morning, June 21, 2020 at North Star Manor in Warren. Delores Amy Olson was born on September 3, 1934 in Shevlin, MN, the daughter of Orvis and Amy (Tollefson) Olson. She was raised in East Grand Forks, MN where she graduated from high school in 1952. Delores got her Registered Nurses training at Deaconess Hospital and graduated in 1955. On May 19, 1957, she married Kenneth Malm. They lived in Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, Argyle and...

Michael Gallagher, 62, of rural Warren, MN, passed away on Friday afternoon, June 12, 2020 in the comfort of his home after he lead a courageous and relentless battle against cancer, fighting until the end. Michael Patrick Gallagher was the oldest son of James and Carlene Gallagher, born on July 27, 1957. While proudly serving our country for the US Air Force, he met his wife, Donna Solvik. After he retired from the Air Force, he continued with the Army National Guard. They have three...

Janice Lenhart, 80, of Warren, died on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Altru Hopsital, Grand Forks, ND. Janice Ann Smith was born on January 30, 1940 in Grafton, ND to William O. and Evelyn (Uggerud) Smith. She was raised in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 1958. She briefly attended UND and finished at Aakers Business College. Soon after, Janice was united in marriage to Clifford Lenhart on March 18, 1961. They made their home on a farm north of Warren, where Janice would...

Dorthy Ellen Palm, 90, of Warren, MN passed away on May 24, 2020 at North Valley Health Center in Warren, MN.  Dorthy was born on February 14, 1930 in Raub, ND to Claude and Bessie (Cooper) Connett. Her family lived near Raub until she was 8 years old when they moved to Radium, MN. Dorthy graduated from Warren High School in 1948. Dorthy married Leland Palm on September 15, 1948 in Warren. They raised their seven children together and were always involved in church activities. Dorthy...

TO WATCH A VIDEO RECORDING OF GREG'S FUNERAL SERVICE: please click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcDY9eqnQA4&t=26s   Greg Roger Kilen, 59, of Warren, passed away due to a heart attack while on the job, on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Euclid, MN. Greg was born on January 13, 1961, in Greenbush, MN, to Alfred Roger and Sharon "Dowie" (Olberg) Kilen. He was raised on the family farm in rural Middle River. He graduated from Middle River High School,...