All Obituaries

Clement John Nason Jr. "Butch" Butch was a hard working family man most of his life. He took pride in being a strong, hard working man throughout his younger years. Butch was the muscle behind his fathers Construction Company, former known as Clem's Construction, After Butch worked a full day of work he would go home an throw railroad ties around. He was often told there was tractors for that, but he wanted to stay physical fit. Butch was no stranger to physical labor. He was...

Lila Jean (Nason-Birt) George, Miskobinesii (Red Thunderbird), 77, passed peacefully with her daughter by her side, in the early hours of September 15, 2023, as a result of her second round battling breast cancer. Lila was born in 1946 at the Cass Lake Indian Hospital. Her parents were Cecelia Agnes Nason and Lyle Birt. She was one of eleven children, with eight brothers and two sisters. She deeply loved all of her family, relatives, and community. Lila married David George, and together...

Michael (Mike) LaFrenier Age 74 Date of Death 9/11/2023    Place of Death Sanford Hospital Bemidji MN surrounded by his loved ones Date of Birth 7/31/1949      Place of Birth Bigfork MN Survived by Carol LaFrenier (wife) Scott LaFrenier (son)Tiffany, Michelle Shearen (daughter) Edward, Marieta (sister), Edwin (brother), Harold (brother), Tony (brother), Phil (brother), 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Preceded By Willis...

Calvin Seth Linder, born on 08/02/23, unexpectedly passed away at home on 09/06/23 at the age of 1 month and 4 days. Calvin Seth was named after his great grandfather Calvin Goggleye, his middle name from his uncle, Raige Seth Tappo and last name from his father, Andrew Michael Lindner. Although his time was short with all of us, he was absolutely adored by everyone who laid eyes on him and especially loved by his parents. As he’s the first born, great grandchild, grandbaby, nephew,...

Daniel Joseph Boggio Following a lengthy battle with cancer, it is with great peace and much love we announce the passing of Daniel “Dan” Joseph Boggio. Dan was born Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 1942 in Auburn, Illinois and died at his home in Bigfork, Minnesota on Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 at the age of 80. Proceeding him in death were his father, James, mother Marie, sister Irene, brothers James and Theodore, and his wife of 55 years Virginia (Ginger). He will be missed...

Sean Patrick Michael Torgrimson (20) passed away unexpectedly on August 24th, 2023. Sean was born September 30th, 2002, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Katie Cleath and Thomas Torgrimson. Sean had the kindest soul and touched each person he knew. Everyone considered him their family. He was always a good hype man when you were going through something tough and somehow always knew the right thing to say. His favorite thing was to pick on his nephew Declan to “toughen” him up. Sean...

Robert Allan Backer, age 81, of Deer River, MN, passed away at Miller Dwan Medical Center in Duluth, MN, on July 20, 2023, following a battle of Lymphoma cancer. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marilyn (Stolt) Backer, son Brett Allan Backer (Randi Backer), daughter Janella Fesenmaier (Adam Fesenmaier), and granddaughter Stella. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Leona Backer, and brother William. Robert was born on August 20, 1941, in Duluth, MN, where he lived until...

Nettie Hager, 89, of Deer River, Minnesota, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Nettie was born March 11, 1934 in Crookston, MN to Emil and Catherine Koskovich. She graduated high school from Bagley High School in1952. She married Paul Hager in 1953 in Bagley, MN. They moved to Virginia, MN for a few years before moving to Superior, WI. Nettie was a stay at home mother raising her five children until they moved to their forever home in Deer River, MN...

Brittany Nicole Lundquist (29) passed away unexpectedly at her home in Peachtree City Georgia on June 15th, 2023. Brittany was born January 29th, 1994, in Deer River Minnesota to Kimberly Grauman and Jason Lundquist. In 2013, Brittany gave birth to Lexus Marie Lundquist who all knew became her entire life, pride, joy, best friend, and most said her beautiful twin. Brittany was a beautiful soul who was best known for making people smile with her uncanny laugh and endless supply of energy. No...

David LeRoy Anderson Born August 20th 1943 to Howard and LaVonne (Streiff) Anderson in New Haven Township MN. Passed away at home with family at his side June 14th 2023. David grew up in Pine Island MN. He was the second oldest of 7 children. He started working at the age of 12 on a dairy farm and graduated high school at 17. David was a very hard worker and did a lot of different jobs. Working as a driver for Bill Markham's dairy truck, Rochester Silo company, Walker Tree service, Pine...