Obituaries

Sharon Larson

Sharon Larson

Sep 12, 2025

Sharon Larson, age 75, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Bethany Nursing Home in Fargo, ND. Her funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, September 19, 2025, with a visitation beginning at 12 p.m., at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge. Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Breckenridge. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph...

Helen Marguerite Olthoff

Helen Marguerite Olthoff

Sep 8, 2025

Helen Marguerite (Burris) Olthoff, age 83, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away, surrounded by her loved ones, on Monday, September 8, 2025, at St. Francis Home, Breckenridge, MN. A private service and burial will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge.

Helen was born on May 26, 1942, to Wanita and...

Darrell Sheldon Kath

Darrell Sheldon Kath

Sep 1, 2025

Darrell Sheldon Kath, age 62, of Campbell, MN, died on September 1, 2025, at his home, under hospice care with his wife holding his hand. The memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, September 6, 2025, with a visitation beginning at 12 p.m., at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Campbell, MN. Reverend Craig Palach will be officiating the service....

Melvin Albert Ellis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Daryl Keith Scott

Daryl Keith Scott

Jun 20, 2025

Daryl Keith Scott, age 73, of Foxhome, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Veteran's Hospital in Fargo, ND. Services are pending at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN. 

Full Obituary to Follow. 

Rosalyn Margaret Dupree

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

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

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

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

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

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,...