All Obituaries

  Terese Fraser Fredrickson, 91, a long time resident of Bigfork, died April 22 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.D. Fredrickson. She is survived by 6 children, 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Until her later years, she was active in the community as a member of the Catholic Ladies Aid society and the Bigfork Hospital auxiliary and served eleven years on the HRA board. She worked at the Bigfork Hospital, Clinics and Communities as an RN, teacher and...

Judith Sanger Walsh, age 77, of Grand Rapids, MN, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2021. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Florence (Osufsen) Sanger, her infant brother, William Sanger, and her cousins Hal Lamb and Bill Osufsen. Judy was born in Deer River. She attended elementary school in Spring Lake and graduated from Deer River High School. After spending her early years raising her family and volunteering in the community, she became a small business owner. She...

Norma Jane Warner “Janie”, age 82, of Big Falls, MN passed away at the Bigfork Nursing Home on April 14th, 2021. Janie was born to Rudolph and Velma Boes on October 15, 1938 in Bemidji, MN. She moved to Big Falls in 1952 where she attended school. She graduated from Littlefork in 1956. She married Wayne (PeeWee) Bloom in 1958 and had twin boys, Rick and Rob. She married Kenneth Warner in 1981 and they were married for 40 years. Janie loved the outdoors. In the summer she loved...

Robert William Donnelly Age: 93 Date of birth: 06/25/1927   Birthplace: Minneapolis Minnesota Date of death 04/12/2021  Place of death: Passed away peacefully in Deer River, Minnesota Survived by: Daughter: Denice, Paul Cousineau/ Son: William and Kathy Donnelly/ Son: David & Fianc’e Linda Betley/ Five Grandchildren/ Nine Great Grandchildren. Proceeded by: Mother and Father, Margaret and Edward Donnelly/ Sister, Lorraine Kinsman/ Loving wife of 66 years,...

Lucas Paul Day, 24 of Turtle River, MN  On April 5th 2021 our beloved Son took his final walk at his farm on Gull Lake. He passed on April 6th, 2021 with his Dad by his side. Born July 19th, 1996 in Grand Rapids, MN, graduating from Grand Rapids High School in 2015 and continued his education at Bemidji State University where he pursued a degree in criminal justice. Lucas worked hard at many different jobs as he had aspirations of a future career in Law...

David G. Adams, age 70, died April 1st, 2021 at Sanford Health Hospital in Bemidji, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Mr. Adams is survived by two children, (his twins) Sean Adams of Bemidji and Shyla Adams (Alan) Barrett of Bemidji. He also leaves behind many grandchildren along with brothers and sisters. He is preceded in death by his parents two brothers George and Peter Adams and two nieces Brandy and Nacia. David is a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned several...

Edward L. Schjenken. “Papa Ed” went to heaven to be with Jesus, on March 27, 2021, after a courageous, long battle with cancer. He was born in Oteneagen Township to Knute and Alma Schjenken on October 3, 1941, he died at home in Oteneagen three miles from his birth place. After graduating from Deer River High School in 1959, Ed served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1962. Ed married the love of his life, Mary Melbostad on January 7, 1961 they...

 Louis C. Wagner Age: 77 Address: 35 10th Ave NE Apt 112, Deer River, MN Date of Death: March 18, 2021      Place of Death: Deer River, MN Date of Birth: September 8, 1943   Place of Birth: St. Paul, MN Survived By: Wife Phyllis Wagner, Sons Charles Davis, James Wagner, Ted Wagner, David Wagner & Daniel Wagner Preceded By: Parents Clair & Alice Wagner, Sister Clarice Service: Saturday, April 3, 2021 11:00 A.M. Deer River Family Church of God with...

Mary Elizabeth Emma Grossell went to Heaven to be with Jesus and Mom and Dad on March 15, 2021. She was 53 years old. Mary had a peaceful passing after being watched over and lovingly cared for by her family as well as her friends at her Garland home. Mary was born on August 16, 1967 to Willard and Edith Grossell of Deer River, Minnesota. When Mom and Dad brought Mary home, all of Mary's siblings gathered around her bassinet to gaze upon the most beautiful, little, red-headed baby we...

Michael Joseph Mount October 26, 1977- March 15, 2021 On March 15, 2021, Michael Joseph Mount, age 43, of Talmoon, MN passed away at his home with his loving wife by his side. Michael was born in Kanabec County, Mora, MN to Amy (Frye) Tendrup and Tracy Mount. He went on to meet the love of his life, Mitzy (Jean) Marie (Plieseis) Mount, and they were married on October 20, 2007. When Michael wasn’t working, he loved to spend the majority of his free time fishing, hunting, or doing...