Obituaries

Dec 31, 2022

Ronald Gene Tolifson, of Herman, MN, age 84, passed away at the Wheaton Sanford Hospital on Saturday, December 31, 2022 after a short battle with lung cancer.

Ronnie was born on September 15, 1938 in Spencer, Iowa to Leslie and Delores (Polzin) Tolifson.  Ronnie was baptized on November 13, 1938 in Greenville, Iowa with Mr. and Mrs. Selmer Tolifson...

Dec 28, 2022

Harold Borsheim, age 92, of Aitkin, Minnesota formerly of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Rivers Edge Assisted Living in Aitkin, Minnesota.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton with Rev. Dan Gifford officiating.

Visitation will be held one hour...

Dec 19, 2022

Steven Fischer, age 67, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton with Fr. John Paul Knopik and Fr. Stanley Wieser Celebrants. Organist will be Cindy Sanasack with special...

Dec 15, 2022

Mary Lou Drinkwitz, age 75, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Lou Drinkwitz was born on March 19, 1947 in Hibbing, Minnesota to Howard and Josephine (Doucette) Cogger. She was the fifth of six children. Mary was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church...

Dec 5, 2022

Genevieve A. Klava, 104, Wheaton Minnesota, and formerly of Forest River, North Dakota went to meet her creator on Monday, December 5, 2022, surrounded by family, at the Traverse Care Center.

Genevieve Alice Barclay was born on December 9, 1917 in Grafton, North Dakota to Jennie A. and William J. Barclay as the first of five children....

Dec 5, 2022

Ronald Hervey, age 91, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at Sanford Hospital in Wheaton.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton with Pastor Tim Shekleton officiating.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 9th from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at...

Dec 4, 2022

Jerome Nelson, age 96, of Sisseton, South Dakota passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at the Tekakwitha Living Center in Sisseton. He is now at peace and joining his wife Alice Nelson, parents Algot and Anna Nelson, and daughters-in-law: Judith Nelson and Susan Nelson, who preceded him in death.

A private family burial will be held at...

Nov 24, 2022

Robert “Bob” Alvah Danzeisen was born on August 5, 1949 to Alvah and Barbara (Blees) Danzeisen. He graduated from Herman Community School in May of 1967. Bob received his associates degree in Automotive Technology in May of 1969 after attending Wadena Technical School and Moorhead Technical School.

He spent his youth in Herman and could usually be...

Nov 21, 2022

Clara Marie Honzo, age 90, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton.

A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, November 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton with Fr. John Paul Knopik Celebrant. Visitation will be held Friday morning one hour prior to...

Nov 16, 2022

Charles Przymus, age 75, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the Coteau Des Prairies Hospital in Sisseton, South Dakota.

A Private Family Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton with Rev. Dan Gifford officiating.

The public is invited to...

Nov 14, 2022

​​Roger Charles Denton was born October 16, 1950, grew up in Wheaton, Minnesota with loving parents Cal and Helen (Septon) Denton, and passed away in his sleep at home on November 14, 2022, at the age of 72. Roger married his wife Jean on December 4th, 1989 in a beautiful ceremony at Oak Alley Plantation in Louisiana. Roger and...

Oct 19, 2022

Tamera Fahleen, age 64, of Moorhead, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at her home in Moorhead.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, October 28, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. at the Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Wildwood...

Oct 16, 2022

Harvey E. Sorensen, age 84, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, surrounded by family at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton with Pastor Tim Shekleton officiating. Pianist will be Cheryl Shekleton.

Visitation will be held...

Oct 11, 2022

Jacob "Jake" Foss, age 77, of Wheaton, MN passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his residence in Wheaton.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton with Fr. Stan Wieser officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the funeral...

Sep 27, 2022

Ervin Simpson, age 97, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the Traverse Care Center in Wheaton.

Ervin Melvin Simpson was born April 16,1925 in Graceville, Minnesota, the son of  Ervin Carl Simpson and Dorothy Rose (Berry) Simpson. He grew up in Traverse County and graduated from Graceville High School in 1943.  After farming...

Sep 27, 2022

Timothy David Baufield was born May 9, 1963 to David and Christine (Edin) Baufield. He grew up in the Elk River area of Minnesota where he developed a love of nature that continued throughout his life. He graduated high school in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and honorably served in the military as an M.P. and a dog handler.

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Sep 13, 2022

Norma Janke, age 90, of Wheaton, MN passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Sanford Hospital in Wheaton.

Norma Lucille Edwards was born on May 2, 1932 at Moorhead, MN to Ole A. and Ella Kathryn (Swenson) Edwards.

After graduating from Wolverton High School in 1949, Norma attended Moorhead State Teachers College, graduating in 1951.  ...

Sep 9, 2022

Ada Dahl (Sarrazin), age 102, of Wheaton, MN passed away on September 9th, 2022. Born Adelheid Suermann on September 7th, 1920 in Amelunxen, Germany to Hubert & Josephine Suermann. She came of age during the tumultuous era leading up to World War II, but despite that she lived a happy life with her five brothers and sister, the youngest of...

Aug 18, 2022

Raymond Ray Wilson, age 71, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN after a long battle with heart disease.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Cheryl Berg officiating. Organist will be LeAnn Bjornson with...

Aug 16, 2022

Shirley May Gaulrapp, age 91, of Herman, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Sanford Hospital in Wheaton.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton with Fr. Stanley Wieser officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the Bainbridge...