Obituaries
Melvin Albert Ellis
Aug 24, 2025
Melvin Ellis, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Sue; his children, Shenandoah (Mike) Ellis-Ulmer, Heidi (Troy) Klimek, and Chris (Maddie) Hoffarth; nine cherished grandchildren, Joe, Jackson, Hunter, Speros, Gus, Peyton, Drew, Odie, and Louise; and one treasured great-granddaughter, Giulia; and brother, John Ellis.
A proud Vietnam...
Judy Kay Miller
Aug 19, 2025
Judy Kay Miller, age 74, of Henning, Minnesota (formerly, Wahpeton, North Dakota), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Perham Health, Perham, MN. The memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2025, with a visitation beginning at 11 a.m., at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home in Breckenridge, MN. The family kindly invites those...
Gloria Harriet Rezac
Aug 18, 2025
Gloria Harriet (Olson) Rezac, age 96, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton, ND. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, August 29, 2025, with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m., at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home in Breckenridge. The memorial service will...
Richard Burhans
Aug 13, 2025
Richard Leo Burhans, affectionately known as "Rick," age 64, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND, after a courageous battle with cancer. Services are pending with Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN. Services are currently pending.
Rick was born to Kenneth Burhans and Renee (Braun) Burhans in Breckenridge, MN. Rick's...
Marjorie Elaine Ehlers
Aug 11, 2025
Marjorie Elaine (Dighton) Ehlers, age 96, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at St. Francis Home in Breckenridge. The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 2025, with a visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m., at Breckenridge Lutheran Church in Breckenridge. Rene Hasbargen will be officiating the service. Burial will be held at...
Mavis Darlene Keller
Jul 25, 2025
Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Mavis D. Keller, 90, of Breckenridge, formerly of Tintah, passed away peacefully at Sanford Fargo, on Friday, July 25, 2025, after a brief illness.
Mavis Darlene Hanson was born on November 10, 1934, at home near New Effington South Dakota to Elsie (Ekstrom) and Harvey Hanson. She met the love of her life, Richard Keller, at a barn...
Marie Ellen Ellingson
Jul 23, 2025
Marie Ellen Ellingson, 88, Breckenridge, MN, died on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Twin Town Villa under the care of HIA Hospice. Marie was born on November 25, 1936, at Doran, MN, the daughter of Ray and Ellen (Kluck) Ellingson. She was raised on the family farm near Doran and attended elementary school there. She graduated from Breckenridge High School...
Carol Jean Garner
Jul 12, 2025
Carol Jean (Landrus) Garner, age 73, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away in Fargo, North Dakota, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Wabana Town Hall - 30980 Clearwater Rd, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. Arrangements have been entrusted to...
Leanne Marie Wiertzema
Jul 10, 2025
Leanne Marie (Voss) Wiertzema, age 54, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN. The celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 14, 2025, with a...
Steve Daniel Holecek
Jul 2, 2025
Stephen Daniel Holecek, affectionately known as “Steve,” age 77, of Fargo, ND (formerly, Breckenridge, MN), passed away at St. Catherine’s Nursing Home in Fargo, ND, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 17, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Brushvale, MN, with a light reception and time of fellowship to follow at...
Rosalyn Margaret Dupree
Jun 14, 2025
Rosalyn Margaret (Treinen) Dupree, affectionately known as “Rosie,” age 88, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away at her residence, under the care of CHI-Health at Home and Hospice, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m, Thursday, June 19, 2025, with a prayer service beginning at 6 p.m., at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral...
Merwin Arling Petersen
Jun 12, 2025
Merwin Arling Petersen, age 94, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital of Breckenridge. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., on Monday, June 16, 2025, at United Methodist Church, Breckenridge, MN, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Pastor Shandon Klein will be officiating the service. Burial...
Paul Elroy Boelke
Jun 10, 2025
Paul Elroy Boelke was born February 3, 1944, to Marge and Gerald Boelke in Great Bend, ND. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 10, 2025.
He enjoyed growing up on the family farm, attending school in Great Bend, and later, graduating from Wahpeton High School. Paul joined the Army in 1966.
Paul married Juanita Rossman on June 18,...
Alice Miranowski
Jun 7, 2025
Alice Margaret Miranowski, age 98, of Breckenridge, MN, passd away on June 7, 2025, at St. Francis Nursing Home, Breckenridge. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 16, 2025, with a visitation one hour prior to the service, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Breckenridge. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m., Sunday, June...
Florence Hansen
Jun 3, 2025
Florence Hansen, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend, peacefully passed away at the age of 94 at St. Catherine’s Living Center, Wahpeton, ND, on June 3, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Campbell, MN, with Rev. Craig Palach presiding. The service will begin at 11:00 am with...
Bruce Hiedeman
Jun 1, 2025
Bruce John Hiedeman, 43, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 2 pm with visitation one hour before at Joseph Vertin and Son's Funeral Home in Breckenridge, MN. René Hasbargen will lead the service.
Born on April 18, 1982, in Breckenridge,...
Greyson Glen Shirrell
May 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Greyson Glen Shirrell, 34, of Wahpeton, ND. Greyson was born on October 5, 1990, in Clarksville, TN, and departed this life on May 27, 2025, in Fargo, ND surrounded by his family.
Greyson's journey through life was characterized by a commitment to both hard work and joy. He demonstrated his...
Jane Marie West
May 18, 2025
Jane Marie (Buscher) West, age 86, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2025, followed by the recitation of the Rosary at 6:30 p.m., and the prayer service 7 p.m., at St. John's...
Mary Jean Marie Muehler
May 15, 2025
Mary Jean Marie Muehler, lovingly known as “Jeannie,” age 80, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away at St. Francis Home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025, with a visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m., at St. Francis Chapel in Breckenridge, MN. Burial will be held...
Glenn Jackson Carlson, Jr.
May 10, 2025
Glenn Jackson Carlson, Jr., age 59, of West Fargo, ND, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m., at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN.
Glenn was born on February 19, 1966, in Bristol,...
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