All Obituaries

Cecelia Lubarski, 82, of Warren, died in her home, under care of hospice, on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, surrounded by her family. Cecelia Rose was born on July 21, 1938, in Grafton, ND, the daughter of Dominic and Stephie (Feltman) Topka. She was raised in Warsaw, ND, before moving to Argyle, MN, where she went to school, and was married. On June 27, 1956, Cecelia was united in Holy Matrimony to Donald Lubarski. They raised six children in Viking and Warren. In addition to cooking for...

Ina Loeslie, 79, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Tuesday morning, September 22, 2020 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND due to the Covid-19 virus. Ina Marie Ranstrom was born on September 3, 1941 in Oslo, MN, the daughter of Garfield and Carol Marie (Edman) Ranstrom. She was raised in Vega Township and she graduated from Warren High School in 1959. After high school, she attended Aaker's Business College. On June 22, 1963, Ina was united in marriage to Harvey Loeslie. They...

Florence B. (nee Birkeland) Johnson, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2020 at Northstar Manor, Warren, MN, surrounded by her loving family. Florence was born on January 8, 1927 to Anton “Tony” and Elise “Elsie” Birkeland. She was baptized on February 27, 1927 in Kirkebo Church in Perley, MN and later confirmed. As a child, her family moved often and she attended many schools. After high school graduation, she began working at Wild Rice Electric...

Don Miller, 84, of Warren, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Donald John Miller was born on May 12, 1936, in Joliet, IL, the son of Peter and Ella (Abrhamson) Miller. The family moved to Stephen, MN when Don was three years old, later moving to rural Warren, MN, when he was a freshman in high school. He graduated from Warren High School in 1954 and moved to Minneapolis to work for Ford Motor Company. On March 6, 1959, Don was united in marriage to JaNean...

Calvin “Cal” Sorenson, 83, of Argyle, MN, passed away on Sunday morning, August 23, 2020 at his home under the care of hospice. Calvin Jens Sorenson was born on March 1, 1937, the son of Jens and Bessie (Yuergens) Sorenson.  He was born and raised in Warren where he graduated from high school in 1955.  On November 23, 1957, he married Bonnye Carlson at First Presbyterian Church in Moorhead, MN.  They lived in several communities including Warren, Argyle,...

Sandra Hanson, 59, life long resident of Warren, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Sandra Lynn Hanson was born on February 21, 1961 in Warren, the daughter of LaVern and Maxine (Gehrls) Hanson. She was raised in Warren and graduated from Warren High School. Sandra worked as a sales clerk for H and H store in Warren for many years, and then as the baker at Dales Foods in Warren for 30 years. Sandra met Tom Gryskiewicz and started dating him in...

Robert “Bob” Swanson, 55, of Camden, AR, formerly of Warren, MN, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 14, 2020, in his brother's home on Lake Upsilon, ND, surrounded by his family. Robert Lee Swanson was born on June 12, 1965, in Fleming, KY. He was adopted in 1973 by the Swanson family of Warren, MN, and grew up a cherished son of Gale and Gloria (Prather), and brother of Randy, Robin, and Renae. He had a number of nicknames in the area, and “Hobart” was active...

Harlen W.E. Anderson, 88 of Alvarado, MN, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, in Bethany Home on University, Fargo, ND, with his family at his side. Harlen Willis Elmer Anderson was born on November 5, 1931, in Marshall County, Minnesota, the son of Elmer and Louise Anderson. He was raised on a farm just south of Alvarado and attended Alvarado High School, graduating as Valedictorian in 1950. After a few years farming, Harlen enlisted in the US Army, serving from 1956-1960. Upon returning...

Norma Jean Laudal, 89, of Stephen, MN, died with her family by her side on Saturday, August 1, 2020, in Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND, her home these past thirteen years. Jean was born on March 16, 1931, in Fork Township, Marshall County, MN, to Emil and Henrietta (Talbot) Hageman. One of eleven children, Jean grew up on the family farm and attended country school. On February 2, 1950, she was united in marriage to WWII veteran, Rudolph Laudal, in Battle Lake, MN. Rudy and Jean...

Donald Kathman, 85, of Argyle, MN, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 28, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND after a long courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his five girls. Donald Harry Kathman was born on February 12, 1935, in Wanger Township, Marshall County, MN, to Harry and Theresa (Pawlowski) Kathman. He was raised in Argyle, and attended country school just west of the family farm. He was inducted into the US Army in 1958, serving his country as a paratrooper in...