All Obituaries

Roger Pietruszewski, 81, lifelong farmer in Argyle, MN, died on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in North Star Manor, Warren, MN. Roger Gordon was born on December 23, 1939, in Warren, the son of Thomas and Antoinette (Kasprowicz) Pietruszewski. He was raised on the family farm, where he attended country school and later Argyle Public School. His final year of high school was spent at the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston. Following his graduation in...

Betty Voytilla, 88, of Warren, MN, passed away on Sunday morning, July 25, 2021 at Woodside Village at Valley Senior Living on 42nd. Betty Lorraine Wimpfheimer was born on October 12, 1932 on the family farm in rural Angus, MN, the tenth of ten children to Henry and Barbara (Love) Wimpfheimer. She was raised in rural Angus where she attended country school. Betty graduated from Warren High School in 1950. She married Vern Erickson on November 7, 1950 and they made their home in rural...

Anna Mae Swanson, 92, of Warren, MN, formerly of Argyle, MN, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at North Valley Health Center in Warren, MN. Anna Mae Widner was born on October 8, 1928, in Argyle, MN, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Erickson). She was raised in Argyle and attended the local high school, working as a school secretary following graduation. On July 29, 1947, Anna Mae was united in marriage to M. Dale Swanson after his return from WWII. They made their home together in...

Brenda “Bird” Przybylski, 56, of Warren, MN, passed away on Friday afternoon, July 9, 2021 with her family by her side at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Brenda Lee Kasprowicz was born on November 19, 1964 in South St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Adolph “Eddie” and Delores (Holm) Kasprowicz. She was raised in Warren and she graduated from Warren High School in 1983. Brenda married Mark Przybylski on June 24, 1994 in Warren where they made their home. Brenda worked...

Faye Satkunam, 75, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Warren, MN, passed into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo with her son at her side. Faye Louise Satkunam was born on February 2, 1946 in Warren, the daughter of Evert and Dorothy (Schmidt) Erickson. She was raised in Warren where she graduated from Warren High School. Faye attended the University of North Dakota and became a Registered Nurse. Faye lived in Los Angeles, CA, Cleveland, OH,...

  Helen Aas, 96, formerly of Oslo, MN, died on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Orlando (Florida) Regional Medical Center. Helen Alice was born on April 15, 1925, in Foldahl Township, near Argyle, MN, one of eight children born to Joseph and Hilda (Aasand) Monson. She grew up on the family farm and worked as a waitress as a young woman. Helen was married to Newell Aas on June 16, 1946, in Warren, MN. The couple made their home in rural Oslo where Newell farmed and Helen was a homemaker and...

  Aaron Bazey, age 38, local legend and friend to all of Stephen, MN, died on Friday, June 4, 2021, in his parents' home, while receiving care from hospice. Aaron was born on Halloween of 1982 to Kathy (Kuznia) and Todd Bazey. Spending his entire life in Stephen, from his childhood home to the house he owned as an adult, Aaron was a proud and unwavering resident of 6th Street. He graduated in 2001 and worked for his Dad at Bazey Construction, and for his Mom at Evergreen N'...

Daniel “Dan” Gajeski, 84, of Stephen, MN, passed away on Friday morning, June 4, 2021 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN. Daniel Anthony Gajeski was born on July 13, 1936 in rural Stephen, MN, the son of Walter and Rose (Perkerwicz) Gajeski.  He was raised in rural Stephen and graduated from Greenbush High School in Greenbush, MN.  After he graduated, he returned to Stephen to farm.  On July 25, 1959, he married Myrna Larson at Red River Catholic Church. ...

Jason Halvorson, 45, of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Warren, MN, died on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Jason Arnold entered this world on November 1, 1975, one of two boys born to Richard and Bay (Tran) Halvorson. He grew up in Warren enjoying all things “fast,” with a particular enjoyment of snow cats and 4-wheelers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing when he was young, and spending time with his Dad in the woods. After he finished attending Warren High School, Jason moved to Fargo,...

Michael “Mike” Baird, 72, of Warren, MN, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 18, 2021 at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND with his family by his side. Michael Alan Baird was born in June of 1948 in Warren, MN, the son of Clifford and Eileen (Myrfield) Baird. He was a lifelong resident of Warren where he graduated from Warren High School in 1966. For his senior class trip, he went to San Diego, CA for basic training in the US Navy. Michael proudly served as an aviation...