Obituaries
Karen Dohman
Nov 25, 2025
Karen Catherine Dohman was born on September 5, 1937, in Hankinson, ND, to Adolph and Marquerite (Doyle) Erb. She passed away on November 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and love.
Karen worked as a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell. On February 3, 1959, she married Roy at St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton. Together, they raised a loving...
Edward "Butch" Burhans
Nov 24, 2025
Edward “Butch” Burhans, age 75, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on July 12, 1950, in Breckenridge, MN, where he also lived in his later years.
He married Danita (Breuer) Weber on July 2, 1968. Together, they had six children: their first son, Matthew, who passed away in infancy; Michelle (Rick)...
Marcile Ellingson
Nov 23, 2025
Marcile Ann Ellingson, 92, passed away on November 23rd, 2025.
Marcile was born September 29, 1933, in Veblen, SD, to Kenneth and Dorothy Loessin. She was raised on a farm near Claire City, SD. She attended elementary school at Minnesota #3, and went to High School in Sisseton, SD. Marcile went on to college in Aberdeen, SD, where she received her...
Milan Jerome Drewlow
Nov 18, 2025
Memorial services for Milan Jerome Drewlow will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Grace Lutheran Church in Breckenridge, MN, at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening, November 23, at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home in Breckenridge, MN from 5-7 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue the following morning at...
Vincent Peter Kautz
Oct 30, 2025
Vincent P. Kautz, 81, Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at CHI St. Francis Health, Breckenridge, MN after a battle with metastatic lung cancer. Burial will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery, Kent, MN, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 9:00 am. On Sunday, November 2, 2025, a visitation will be held at Joseph Vertin and...
Ronald Wayne Tobeck
Oct 28, 2025
Ronald W. Tobeck, 84, passed away on October 28, 2025, at Twin Town Villa, Breckenridge, MN. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN, at 11:00 am, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Breckenridge, MN.
Born to John and Mildred (Lancaster)...
Robert "Bob" Larson
Oct 21, 2025
Robert Larson, 79, of Breckenridge, MN passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at St. Catherine's Living Center.
Arrangements are pending at this time.
Ashley Lund
Oct 19, 2025
Loving Mother and daughter, Ashley Nicole Lund, 27 of Breckenridge, MN received her Angel Wings on Sunday, October 19th. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM at New Life Church of God 1021 Center Street South Wahpeton, ND with visitation at 2 PM.
Ashley was born on January 21, 1998 in Breckenridge,...
Sharon Klemm
Oct 16, 2025
Sharon Klemm, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, fierce loyalty, and a kitchen full of wonderful memories. Known as a true spitfire, Sharon never backed down from a good debate or banter with her friends and family, and her zest for life was infectious.
Sharon was born on September 26, 1947,...
Doris Leinen
Oct 13, 2025
Doris Mae (Warner) Leinen was born July 22, 1925, to Charles L Warner & Eva (Johnson) Warner. The family farmed in Mitchell township, Doris attended District 20 Lone Star County School, going on to Breckenridge High School and graduating in 1944. Following her graduation, she worked in a California shipyard in Long Beach, CA, and attended Los Angeles City College....
Janice Breuer
Oct 8, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Janice M. Breuer, 70. She passed peacefully on October 8, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. She was born on June 4, 1955, in Breckenridge, MN. She had a long and fulfilling career in the nursing field. She is survived by her children, Clinton Weber, Lurine...
Dee Cramer
Oct 7, 2025
A memorial service for Dee Cramer, age 78, of Wahpeton, ND, will be on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM at Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Dee passed away at St. Catherine’s Health Center, Wahpeton, on October 7, 2025, surrounded by her...
Patricia Ann Barth
Sep 24, 2025
Patricia Ann Barth - Battle Lake, MN
Patricia Ann Barth, lovingly known as Pat, Patty, or Trish, age 73, of Battle Lake, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, following a brief battle with metastatic cancer.
Born in Campbell, MN, to Russell and Marjorie (Murray) Barth, Patty was a proud graduate of Campbell High School...
Edna Mabel Hermes
Sep 14, 2025
Edna Mabel (Church) Hermes, age 101, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at St. Francis Nursing Home, Breckenridge. The memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, September 27, 2025, with a visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m., at St. Francis Chapel in Breckenridge, MN. Chaplin Paul Peterson and Pastor David Strom will be officiating the...
Margaret (Margie) Rosella Kressin
Sep 12, 2025
Margaret Rosella Kressin, lovingly known as Margie, passed away on September 12, 2025. Visitation will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, September 16th at St. Mary’s Church, followed by a Catholic service at 11:00am. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Fairmount, ND.
Born on November 5, 1939, to Henry and Margaret (Muellenbach) Sikorski, Margie was baptized on November 12,...
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
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
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
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...
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