Obituaries
Edward Emanuel Meyer, Jr.
Nov 24, 2023
In Loving Memory of Edward E Meyer
Breckenridge, MN - Edward E. Meyer, a loving father, cherished grandfather, and beloved friend, passed away on November 24, 2023, at the age of 87 in Breckenridge, Minnesota. Edward will be fondly remembered for his kind heart, resilient spirit, and unwavering dedication to his family.
Born on September 28, 1936, in Breckenridge, Minnesota,...
Marlys Grace Richter
Nov 17, 2023
Marlys Grace Richter, 84, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Leach Home under the care of CHI Hospice. Her services are set for 11 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN. There will be a visitation one hour prior to service. Father Leo Moenkedick will officiate....
JoAnn Marie Johnson
Nov 5, 2023
JoAnn M. Johnson, 77, of Detroit Lakes, MN, and formerly of Breckenridge, MN, passed away surrounded by loving family on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.
JoAnn was born August 19, 1946 to Henry and Jessie Mae (Burhans) Klein in Breckenridge, MN. She grew up and attended school in Breckenridge. She would help her...
Samantha Rae Pazdernik
Oct 26, 2023
Samantha Pazdernik, age 42, of Foxhome, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her residence. Her services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, November 6, 2023, at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN., with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Rene' Hasbargen will be officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and...
Joseph Vertin & Sons Service of Remembrance 2023
Oct 20, 2023
Thank you for joining us virtually for our 2023 Service of Remembrance.
Adrienne Rose Berg
Oct 18, 2023
Adrienne Rose Berg, age 81, of Belfield, North Dakota, formerly of Breckenridge, Minnesota, went peacefully to her heavenly home on October 18, 2023, under the care of her loving family and hospice.
A time for visitation will take place from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton. A funeral service will begin at 11:00...
Timothy Lawrence Neppl
Sep 29, 2023
Timothy Lawrence Neppl, age 78, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away at St. Francis Nursing Home, Breckenridge, on Friday, September 29, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of CHI-Health at Home and Hospice. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 14, 2024, at the Fargo National Cemetery, Harwood, ND. In lieu of flowers,...
Donald Edward Reddy
Sep 18, 2023
Donald Edward Reddy, age 71, passed away peacefully at Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto, California following an unexpected, sudden illness.
Donald was born in Graceville, MN, the firstborn child of Edward Reddy and Kathleen (Whaley) Reddy. He lived briefly in Graceville, MN, Wheaton, MN, and Herman, MN. His parents then moved to Breckenridge, MN, in 1960 where he grew...
James L Christensen
Sep 9, 2023
James L. Christensen, affectionately known as "Jim," age 89, of Breckenridge, MN, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Jim was born June 7, 1934, to George and Minnie Christensen in Breckenridge, MN. He grew up on the family farm near Doran, MN. He attended elementary school in Doran and went on to graduate from Breckenridge High...
Marilyn F. Olson
Aug 29, 2023
Marilyn F. Olson, 81, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls, MN. Her celebration of life is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN. There will be visitation one hour prior.
Marilyn Florence Swenson was born in Fergus Falls,...
David Gregg Jaehning
Aug 28, 2023
David Gregg Jaehning, age 74, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be at 4 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2023, with a prayer service at 6 p.m., at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home in Breckenridge. The funeral Mass will be held at...
Dennis E. Milbrandt
Aug 25, 2023
Dennis E. Milbrandt, 75, of Breckenridge MN, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.
A time for visitation will take place from 9:30-11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Breckenridge. A Memorial Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Father Leo Moenkedick officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic...
Mark Lorenz
Aug 17, 2023
Mark Lorenz, age 87, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on August 17, 2023. Mark was born on April 25, 1936, in Langdon, ND, to Emil and Edna (Shelly) Lorenz.
Mark, the most loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather is survived by his wife Margaret; children, Michael Lorenz, Diane (Mark) Ehlert, Susan (Kyle) Brendefur, and Douglas (Lori) Lorenz; grandsons, Derek...
Kevin Albert Melkert
Aug 16, 2023
Kevin A. Melkert, age 61, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., Monday, August 21, 2023, followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home in Breckenridge. The funeral service will be held...
Harold "Grant" Unkenholz, Jr.
Aug 12, 2023
Harold “Grant” Unkenholz, Jr., 97, of Breckenridge, died peacefully at Twin Town Villa on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
Time for visitation will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Valley Christian Church (VCC) in Breckenridge, MN, with a funeral service starting at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Riverside Cemetery will follow the service. All are...
Keith A. Kutter
Aug 11, 2023
Keith A. Kutter, 63, of Breckenridge, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.
A time for visitation will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Father Leo Moenkedick...
Judy L. Petersen
Aug 11, 2023
Judy L. Petersen, 63, of Foxhome, MN, and formerly of Campbell, MN, passed away surrounded by her loving family in her home on Friday, August 11, 2023.
A celebration of Judy’s life will take place from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. Time for sharing will then begin at 3:00 p.m. The...
Judith "Judi" Ann Mikkelson
Aug 8, 2023
Judith “Judi” Ann Mikkelson, age 75, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, surrounded by many of her loving family members, at the St. Francis Nursing Home and under the care of CHI-Health at Home and Hospice, in Breckenridge. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m., Sunday, August 13, 2023, with a prayer service beginning at 7...
Rita Y. Leinen
Aug 7, 2023
Rita Y. Leinen, 92, of Breckenridge, formerly of Campbell, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours surrounded by loving family on Monday, August 7, 2023, at St. Catherine’s Living Center.
A time for visitation will take place at Joseph Vertin and Sons from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Memorial services will begin at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor...
Bruce W. Kiner
Aug 3, 2023
Bruce Kiner, 74, of Breckenridge, MN, formerly Hankinson, ND, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023,
at St. Francis Nursing Home in Breckenridge.
Services will be held by his family at a later date.
If you would like to send memorials, please send them to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, and they will be given to...
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