Kay Selnes Dorrance, 78, of West Fargo, ND, formerly of Alvarado, MN, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, under the care of Hospice at her home. Kay was born on June 17, 1945 in East Grand Forks, MN, the daughter of Lee and Lorraine (Johnson) Selnes. She was raised in Alvarado, MN where she graduated from Alvarado High School in 1963. Kay attended Bernel’s College of Cosmetology. Before she retired, she worked at UND, ND Hospital Association, St. Ansgars Hospital, FM Heart Health...

Rosalia Stusynski, 96, of Florian, MN, died on Tuesday morning, April 30, 2024, in North Star Manor, Warren, MN. Rosalia was born at home in Wright Township, Marshall County, MN, on November 25, 1927, to Michael and Bridget (Zakrzewski) Kuznia. The seventh of nine children, she was raised in Florian and attended Florian District 44 Country School through the 8th grade. She began high school in Stephen but had to quit and help at home when her father got sick. She was united in Holy...

The Lord called Elaine Marie Benson to her heavenly home on April 27, 2024 at the age of 94. She was born to George and Clara (Bjorsness) Jorgenson on April 20, 1930 in Warren, MN. Elaine was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith and attended school in Alma Township. Following school, she lived at home and helped out on the her father's farm. On April 25, 1948, she was united in marriage to Lynn Benson in Warren. They made their home in Stephen, MN. She was an active member...

Walter Hillman, of Warren, MN, living just over the cusp of the ripe old age of 100 years, died on Wednesday, April, 24, 2024. Walter Raymond was born on April 18, 1924, in Warren, the son of Swedish immigrants Aaron and Elizabeth (Johnson) Hillman. His twin brother, Harold Morris, died at birth with Walter surviving at only 2.5 lbs. He was raised on Farms in Warrenton and Vega Townships, attending the Honerville and Markwell East Country Schools. Living 14 miles from town, Walter had to...

Warren Jadeke, 92, of Warren, MN, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at his home. Warren Clifford Jadeke was born on October 19, 1931 in Warren, the son of Herman and Rose (Schultz) Jadeke. He was raised on the family farm in Brislet Township, Polk County, MN with his parents and brothers and sisters. Warren moved to a farm northwest of Warren where he raised small grains and hogs. In 1971, he married Shirley Urseth and they made their home in Warren. He was an avid Green Bay Packers...

Mary Kujava, 77, of Strandquist, MN, died unexpectedly following surgery, on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Born to Florian and Clara (Borowicz) Blazejewski on July 2, 1946, Mary lived in Wright Township, Marshall County her entire life. She graduated in 1964 from Strandquist High School and was united in Holy Matrimony to Evald Kujava on October 23, 1965, in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Florian- where she was a lifelong member. Mary was a...

Connie Troska, 58, of Stephen, MN, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer with her family by her side. Connie Francis was born to Timothy and Marcella (Nowacki) Kazmierczak on July 30, 1965 in St. Paul, MN. She was raised alongside her five siblings near Thief River Falls, MN. The family later moved to Stephen, MN, where Connie graduated from Stephen High School in 1983. She went on to attend Bemidji State University, earning her degree in...

June Carlson, 84, of Warren, MN formerly of Stephen, MN, died on Easter Morning, Sunday March 31, 2024, in North Star Manor of Warren. June An Poitras was born on June 5, 1939, in Argyle, the daughter of Archie and Josephine (Vaillant) Poitras. She was raised in Argyle, graduating from the public high school. She was married to Larry Carlson soon after with the young couple making their home on the farm in rural Stephen. They attended Salem Lutheran Church and June was actively involved,...

Diane Loeslie, of rural Warren, MN went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Good Friday, March 29, 2024 at the age of 66. Diane Lynette Moe was born on January 23, 1958 in Thief River Falls, to Leonard and Edna (Hanson) Moe. Diane was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla. She was one of Leonard’s “good hands” in the hayfields for years. She attended school in Grygla and Newfolden. She graduated from Grygla in 1976. Diane then attended Northland...

Diane Phyllis LaFond was born on January 13, 1947 in Argyle, the daughter of Harry and Alice May (Poolman) LaFond.  She passed away early Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024 at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND.  She was raised in Argyle and graduated from Argyle High School. Diane also attended and graduated from the cosmetology program at Thief River Falls AVTI.  She married Gary Durand on May 8, 1965 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Argyle.  They...