All Obituaries

Arnold Topka, 88, of Alvarado, MN, died on Thursday evening, March 16, 2023, in North Star Manor, Warren. Arnold Theodore was born on July 11, 1934, in Grafton, ND, to Dominick and Stephie (Feltman) Topka. He was raised in Warsaw, ND, where he attended country school. The family later moved to Argyle, MN, where they farmed. Arnold was drafted into the US Army, honorably serving his country from 1957-1959 at Fort Ord in California. Upon his honorable discharge, Arnie lived in St. Paul, MN,...

Gloria Selnes, 97, of Oslo, MN, passed away early Saturday morning, March 11, 2023 at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND. Gloria Maxine Mendick was born on August 28, 1925 in Oslo, MN, the daughter of Edward J. and Agnes (Holter) Mendick.  She was raised in Oslo, baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran church and graduated from Oslo High School.  Gloria was united in marriage to Oliver J. Selnes on October 16, 1948.  They made their home in Oslo where Gloria did the...

R. Ronald Donarski, 82, of Stephen, MN, died on March 11, 2023, in Riverview Memory Care Center, Crookston, MN. Roger Ronald was born during a blizzard on March 7, 1941, on a farm in Nelson Park Township, after his folks (Walter and Clarice Donarski) were snowed-in there. His childhood was spent on the family farm in Wright Township. When he was 16, Ron left school and went to work for Ray Hougard during Harvest Brigades, later driving truck for him. Ray took Ron under his wing and told him...

Louanna Bell, 84, of Warren, MN, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at North Star Manor in Warren. Louanna M. LaCoe was born on October 22, 1938 in Argyle, MN, the daughter of Mathias and Luanna (Hardy) LaCoe. Louanna was raised in Argyle where she attended school. She worked as an x-ray technician in Hallock, MN for a short period of time before working at the clinic in Warren for thirty years. Her husband, Donald, died on April 10, 2017. Left to mourn her passing are her son, James S....

Katie Kittleson, 35, of Warren, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 due to car accident near Warren. Katie Melissa Kittleson was born on September 24, 1987, the daughter of Kyle and Kimberly Kittleson in Bottineau, ND. She spent her early years in Bottineau before moving to Warren. Katie attended school in Bottineau and Warren. For many years, Katie and her son, Karson, lived in Warren and Bottineau. Katie married Anthony Bullinger in December of 2015. They made their home in Willow...

Ted Chwialkowski, 91, of Stephen, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, March 1, 2023 in Woodside Village, Grand Forks, ND, with family by his side. Ted Thomas was born on September 4, 1931, in Wanger Township, Marshall County, MN, to John C. and Mary (Gajewski) Chwialkowski. He was raised on the family farm and attended country school. Ted played baseball for the Florian (MN) team as a young man (and was a star home run hitter!). On October 14, 1952, Ted was united in Holy...

Douglas Harris Gloude was born on February 22, 1929 in Cavalier, ND and passed away peacefully at North Star Manor in Warren, MN on the evening of February 27, 2023, entering into the eternal presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Doug grew up in Cavalier before moving to Warren in 1945.  He graduated from Warren High School in 1947.  Doug met Doris Mae Anderson through the Red River Valley Young People's church picnics.  It was love at first car ride!  Doug...

Marlene Anderson, 92, of Fargo, ND, passed away at Beyond Hospice Pillars on February 27, in Oakdale, MN. Marlene was born April 19, 1930 in Grand Forks, ND to John and Libby Zipoy (Dostal). She grew up in Tabor, MN and attended school in East Grand Forks, MN. She married Hubert Anderson on March 20, 1948 in Angus, MN. They farmed and raised their four daughters in Angus. Marlene graduated from Crookston School of Practical Nursing in 1970. She worked at Riverview Hospital in Crookston, MN...

Mary Lindblad, 85, of Warren, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 26, 2023 at North Star Manor in Warren. Mary Harris was born on June 10, 1937 in Bigwoods Township, Marshall County, MN, the daughter of Hillman Sr. and Dorothy (Longerbone) Harris. She spent her early years in the Strandquist, MN area. On December 7, 1973, Mary was united in marriage to Robert Lindblad. They made their home in Warren where she worked for the Good Samaritan Center for many years. She loved...

Matthew Edman, 88, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2023. Matthew was born May 22, 1934 to Victor and Stella (Sands) Edman at the family farm, known as “The Home Place”. He graduated from Alvarado School in 1952 and went on to earn degrees from the University of MN and University of WI. He was a member of the National Guard, taught school in Argyle and Roseville, worked for Northwestern Farm Management, and worked at Minnkota Power Cooperative for...