All Obituaries

Wayne Bartels, 66, of Stephen, MN, passed on at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN on Monday, March 30, 2020. Wayne Glen was born on August 11, 1953 to William and Margaret (Simonson) Bartels, Sr. He grew up in Stephen, MN and attended school in both Stephen and Warren, MN. Wayne had life struggles, experiences and adventures few could ever imagine or understand.  Wayne genuinely liked everyone and loved to visit with people. Wayne worked at Arctic Cat in...

Rudolph “Rudy” Kleven, 89, of Alvarado, MN, passed away on Friday morning, March 27, 2020 at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND. FUNERAL SERVICE: Date and Time are postponed until the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. An obituary is pending at this time.  

Keith Bell, 58, of Warren, MN, died in the home he shared with his mother on March 27, 2020. Keith Donald Bell, the son of Donald E. and Louanna (LaCoe) Bell, was a nearly-lifelong resident of Warren. After graduating from Warren High school in 1980, Keith took up the “family business:” trucking. He traveled the country for work and grew to love talking on the phone. He and his dad could chat for hours about nothing. Keith was married for a time and became a father of two sons,...

Chris Kasprowicz, 55, passed away unexpectedly from heart failure on Wednesday March 25 in his home in Maple Grove, MN. Chris was born April 6, 1964 in Crookston, MN, the youngest son of Alex “Bob” Kasprowicz and Marjorie (Durand) Kasprowicz. He attended St. Rose Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Argyle High School in 1982. He is a graduate of the University of North Dakota, where he earned a B.A. in Education. Chris was united in marriage to Vera Vossen on July 31,...

Lynette Holter, 83, of Alvarado, passed away in her home, under the care of her family, on Thursday morning, March 19, 2020. An obituary is pending at this time. MEMORIAL SERVICE: DuBore Funeral Home Chapel, Warren, MN - Date and Time are postponed until the COVID-19 social restrictions are lifted. -

Lorraine Bieniski, 96, of rural Argyle, MN, passed away on March 17, 2020, in Riverview Health, Crookston, MN. Lorraine Emelia was born on July 20, 1923, in Alma Township, Marshall County, MN, to Frank and Pauline (Wirkus) Nowacki. She attended country school before graduating from Argyle High School. Following that, she attended Aaker's Business College in Grand Forks, ND. On September 30, 1946, Lorraine was united in Holy Matrimony to John T. Bieniski in St. John the Baptist...

Lorraine Hess, 84, of Warren, died on Friday, March 13, 2020, in North Star Manor, Warren, MN, under care of hospice. Lorraine Agnes Micken was born on September 16, 1935, to William and Viona (Crozier) Micken in Spooner, WI. She grew up in Lampson, WI, and graduated from Spooner High School. Lorraine moved to Minneapolis to find work, and on February 2, 1957, Lorraine eloped and was united in marriage with returning veteran, LeWayne “Lee” Hess. The two made a happy home...

Arleen Barnes, 85, of Hinckley, MN, formerly of Warren, MN, died on Friday, March 13, 2020, at her daughter's home, under care of hospice. An obituary and service information are pending. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held this Saturday at 1:00 PM, at Clover Community Church in Hinckley, MN. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Will be held in Greenwood Cemetery, Warren, at a later date.

Gene Johnston, 93, of Angus, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 10. 2020, at North Star Manor in Warren, MN. Gene Ezekiel Johnston was born on January 1, 1927 in rural Mentor, MN, the youngest child of Herbert and Anna (Madsen) Johnston. He was raised near Angus and attended Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston, MN. Gene served in the US Army from 1945-1947 and spent his time in Germany. On June 4, 1952, Gene was united in marriage to Jean Parkin. They made their home on a grain and...

Loretta Borowicz, 97, of Stephen, MN, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND. Loretta Gratzek was born on September 11, 1922 in Warren, MN, the daughter of John and Stella (Przybylski) Gratzek. She was raised in Wright Township, Marshall County, MN where she attended country school. On October 15, 1946, Loretta married Ray Borowicz. They made their home in Wanger Township, Marshall County, MN where they farmed. Ray died on April 9, 1988. Loretta...