All Obituaries

Alice Anderson, 104, of Oslo, MN, passed away on Sunday evening, December 3, 2023 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia. Alice Louise Oas was born on October 11, 1919 to Chris and Anna (Skavlem) Oas. She was the youngest child of six. Her dad owned a potato warehouse in Oslo so she helped picking up potatoes out in the fields while growing up. Alice graduated from Oslo High School in 1938. On December 21, 1940, she was united in marriage to Morris Anderson. To this union they had four...

Eric Johnson, 62, lifelong farmer in Warren, MN, was called to his true Homeland on November 26, 2023, in his sleep while half a world away on safari in Namibia, Africa. Eric James was born on May 20, 1961, the second (and most mischievous) of three sons born to James Everett Johnson and Shirley Mae (Stark). His childhood was spent entirely out of doors and he began working on the family farm at the age of 10. He graduated from Warren High School in 1980, and was married to his high school...

Brandon Deschene, 39, of Warren, MN, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023 at his home from a stroke and brain aneurysm. Brandon Jon was born on January 30, 1984 in Thief River Falls, MN, the son of Jon and Lori (Counter) Deschene. He was raised in Argyle, MN and graduated from Stephen Argyle Central in 2002. Brandon had a great love of shoes, even at a young age. Growing up, he always had to have the best and most unique shoes at the expense of his siblings' needs....

James “Jim” Feller, 77, of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Argyle, MN, passed away on Thursday afternoon, November 16, 2023 at Woodside Village in Grand Forks, ND with his family by his side. James William was born on April 12, 1946 in Howard, SD, the son of Henry Francis and Anne (Winker) Feller. He was raised in Howard and he attended Agatha Catholic School. On June 19, 1965, Jim married Sandra “Sandy” Brusnighan. They made their home in Howard and Mt. Vernon, SD...

Clark Klava, 87, of Oslo, MN, passed away on Tuesday evening, November 14, 2023 at Prairieview in Valley Senior Living on 24th Ave in Grand Forks, ND with his wife and his precious dog Ginger by his side.   Clark Dale Klava was born on February 10, 1936 in Grafton, ND, the son of Bruce and Genevieve (Barclay) Klava. He was raised in the Gilby and Forest River ND area. Clark attended school at Minto Public School, Warsaw Convent School and Gilby Public School. He served in the...

Roger Ortiz, 74, of Angus, MN & San Antonio, TX, died in his home on Monday, November 13, 2023, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and extended family. Roger Saldaña Ortiz was born on October 1, 1949, in Brislet Township, MN to Antonio and Julia (Saldaña) Ortiz. His family (including 15 brothers and sisters) moved with the seasons between Minnesota and Texas, and he worked on the farm on which he was born until his mid 30s. When in Texas, Roger attended school and met the...

Carol Borchert, 85, of Warren, MN, formerly of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Monday morning, November 13, 2023, at North Star Manor in Warren. Carol Odina Thompson was born on July 7, 1938, in Grand Forks, the daughter of George and Bergit (Hovet) Thompson.  She was raised in Grand Forks, where she graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1956.  Carol attended the University of North Dakota.  In 1963, she married Clinton Borchert and they made their home in Grand...

David Lenhart, 66, lifelong resident of Warren, died on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. David was born on August 11, 1957, in Warren, to Lloyd and Violet (Simpson) Lenhart. He was raised in town, graduating from Warren High School in 1975. A year later, David began his 27-year career with Burlington Northern Railroad. His work took him all around the region, fixing track and keeping trains running smoothly. On September 9, 1978, David was united in marriage...

Marcia Busick, 78, of Warren, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in North Star Manor, Warren, with her family at her side. Born August 11, 1945, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of George and Mignonette (Beaulieu de Hudon) Harthun, Marcia spent her childhood in Dent, MN. She was raised in lake country, and despite moving elsewhere in her life, her heart remained there. She was married to Bruce Lillis in 1963 and they had two daughters, Barbara and Cheryll. Later in life, Marcia met...

Darlene Wesolowski, 72, of Stephen, MN, went to meet the Lord on Thursday morning, October 19, 2023, with her husband, David, by her side. Darlene Ann Kurowski was born on April 24, 1951 in Warren, MN, the daughter of Matthew and Stella (Rominski). She was raised in Stephen and graduated from Stephen High School in 1969. After she graduated, Darlene attended Thief River Falls AVTI where she studied business. On August 3, 1983, she was married to David Wesolowski in St. Stephen Catholic...