The Obituary Section

Jeffrey Brun

, Minnesota

Jeffrey Brun age 60 began his journey to the spirit world on Tuesday August 11 2026 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo ND. Jeff was born on January 14 1966 in Red Lake to Francis and Barbara Lussier Brun. He was raised in Red Lake graduating from Red Lake High School. He enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge. Jeff worked for Red Lake Builders as a heavy equipment operator and for Mark Sand and Gravel. He loved his job but had to retire due to health issues He played baseball with the Minnesota Mens League and went to the State Tournament. Jeff also enjoyed golfing with his dad Chunky. He was a huge fan of the Minnesota Vikings and loved cheering for them never missing a game. Jeff loved the game Yahtzee and especially enjoyed his smoke. He was a proud husband…

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Americo "Meco" Oakgrove

, Minnesota

Americo "Meco" Oakgrove death notice and obituary, Thursday July 30, 2026. Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Service Hackensack, MN 56452

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Matthew Beaulieu Sr

, Minnesota

February 5, 1987

Matthew Scott Beaulieu Sr Bigwaji inini Wilderness Man Waabisheshi Marten Clan 39 of Redby MN started his journey to the spirit world on August 13 2026 at Red Lake IHS. Matt was born on February 6 1987 in Bemidji MN to Brenda Smith Beaulieu. Matt was raised by his mother grandmother Lorraine Beaulieu and stepdad Gary Smith Sr. He attended school in Red Lake and in 2024 he proudly obtained his GED. Matt worked various jobs throughout his life in Redby Red Lake TRF Blackduck and Bemidji MN. In 2007 he met the love of his life Cheyenne Clark. They have 3 beautiful children together Mattison Sage Matthew Scott Beaulieu Jr and Aria Mattea Clark. He also has another beautiful daughter Ellie Minerva Roy. Matt was known for his love of music especially listening to QOTSA. Since 2002 he enjoyed taking his family and friends to concerts and shows. Matt…

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Roger Loud

, Minnesota

Roger Lydell Loud age 60 began his journey to the spirit world on August 13 2026 in Minneapolis MN. Roger was born on October 16 1965 to Robert and Eleanor Mason Loud in Redby MN. Roger grew up and worked various jobs in Minneapolis. He liked to play the poker slots at the casino in his spare time. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Eleanor Loud siblings Rodney Robert Roland Randall and Raynard as well as other relatives and friends. A wake will begin at 1 PM on Wednesday August 19 2026 at the Old Red Lake Center and will continue until the service at 11 AM on Thursday August 20 2026. Active Pallbearers will be Family Members. Burial will be at a later date. Arrangements provided by Whispering Pines Funeral Cremation Service serving Northern Minnesota.

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Cheryl "Niddy" Bowstring

, Minnesota

Cheryl "Niddy" Lynn Bowstring death notice and obituary, Friday August 7, 2026. Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Service Hackensack, MN 56452

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Michael Quinn

, Minnesota

Born on March 5 1949 in Minneapolis Minnesota Michael was the oldest son of William Bernard and Ardyce Quinn. He graduated from Benilde High School class of 1967. He later received his Bachelor of Arts Degree at Metro State University. Michael was also a law enforcement officer a retired Minneapolis police sergeant and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Following his retirement he worked for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety the New Orleans Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service. He had 30 years of experience in law enforcement and law enforcement education. He was the author of Walking with the Devil The Police Code of Silence. The third edition was released in 2023 and a fourth edition is currently in production. He lectured and taught on the subject of police ethics and accountability to police managers street officers civilian review boards internal affairs investigators and college students across the…

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Jr. Joseph White

, Minnesota

Joseph John White age 86 of Ball Club passed away peacefully at the Homestead Nursing Home on Wednesday August 12th 2026 after a long stay at the facility due to declining health. He was born in Boy River MN on December 11th 1939 to Joseph and Julia Bonga White. Joseph did his schooling in Boy River and his path eventually led him to enlisting in the United States Army. He served with Army Nursing Corps stationed in Germany where he spent his tours helping the wounded and injured transition back to the United States. He met his wife Lucille and started a family in Ball Club. As he grew older he seemed to exude the calm radiance of a man at peace with himself and the world. Often he would pass his grandkids the keys to the car to drive him through town and across the tracks while telling stories…

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Darwin Kingbird

, Minnesota

Darwin Lee Kingbird age 73 of Remer MN began his spiritual journey on Tuesday August 4 2026 in Remer. He was born on February 6 1953 in Bemidji MN the son of John and Agnes Morgan Kingbird. Darwin enjoyed being around his nieces and nephews. He was a logger a ricer and fisherman. Darwin loved reading books taking walks cooking and taking food to the elderly. He spoke Ojibwe fluently and did a lot of beading. Darwin was always a nice person to be around. The family that Darwin joins again are his partner Janice Hunt his children Nettia Leann Gwewizanze Hunt and Abangea Hunt parents John and Agnes brothers Robert Kingbird Bibsy Kingbird Darryl Kingbird Bob Morgan sisters Flossie Ernestine aunt Cookie numerous other aunts and uncles. Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his daughter Bitty sisters Nancy Kingbird Lisa Ronquist Faith Lenny Abram brothers Joey…

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Arlene Rosenberry

, Minnesota

August 2, 2026

Arlene Lucille Rosenberry 89 of Walker Minnesota passed away August 3 2026 in Walker. Arlene DeGarmo was born June 4 1937 at home near Boy River MN to Floyd and Sylvia Babe DeGarmo and spent her childhood in Boy River Longville and Brevik. Arlene grew up with her three brothers Dwain Kenneth and Gary at the intersection of the Brevik Road and what back then was Highway 34 now Hwy. 200. She attended Longville and Walker Public Schools. Arlene developed her keen eye playing in the surrounding forest and put it to good use hunting in the fall. She cleaned cabins at resorts in the Longville and Whipholt area and lived briefly in Michigan where she worked in a small appliance factory before returning to Minnesota. On August 2 1957 she married Orville Rosenberry. After two years in the Longville area they moved to Walker when Orv took a job…

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Marcella Swenson

, Minnesota

Marcella Marcie Swenson Marcella Marcie Swenson 89 was born Marcella Kathleen Sporcic on October 20 1936 in South St. Paul Minnesota. Marcie passed away peacefully on August 11 2026. She spent the last couple of years of her life at an assisted living community in Hackensack Minnesota. Marcie was a woman who loved deeply worked hard and lived life on her own terms. At just 17 years old she married the love of her life Arlen Swenson. Together they shared 65 years of marriage raised six childrenfive boys and one girland built a life centered around family. Marcie and Arlen began their married life in St. Paul and eventually bought their first home in Roseville Minnesota. Marcie wanted to be home with her children during the day so she worked evening dataentry jobs while raising their family. In 1973 the family moved to Hackensack Minnesota where they began a new…

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Darlene Johnson

, Minnesota

Darlene Dar Beverly Johnson age 86 entered the gates of Heaven on July 31 2026 from the Crystal Brook Senior Living Center in Park Rapids MN with her family at her side. Darlene was born on the family farm in Laporte on Thursday February 29 1940 to Ersie Wade and Harold Frey Sr. Darlene received an accordion for her 14th birthday. From the age of 14 to 15 she was in a band called the Hilltoppers. She spoke fondly of the time when they played at dances and even on the Bemidji radio station. She shared her gift of playing for years with family. Darlene played the piano and talked of playing for her church and singing in the choir with her father. Darlene loved to tell stories of when she would ride with her dad to the cities to deliver cattle in the semi and how on the way…

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