Aug 23, 2026

Lori Jean Salisbury, 65, of Grand Rapids, MN, passed away at Essentia Hospital in Duluth, MN, on August 23, 2026, surrounded by family.

She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed.

Lori was born on November 22, 1960, in Taconite, MN. She married Nathan Salisbury of Grand...

Aug 22, 2026

Janelle Marie Swenson, 42, Cohasset, MN, passed away suddenly in a car accident on August 22nd.  She was born on April 1st, 1984, to Lyn and Debbie Swarthout.

Janelle graduated from Deer River High School in 2002.  She worked for many years as a Direct Support Professional at Orion Corporation and Environmental Services at Essentia Health.

Aug 20, 2026

Daniel James Skelly, age 73, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Dan was born January 22, 1953, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, to William and Shirley Skelly. He was raised in Grand Rapids, MN, where he later built a life centered around family, hard work, friendships, and the many...

Aug 15, 2026

Allen Edward Gilbertson, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Majestic Pines Senior Living Community. He was 86 years old.

Allen was born on August 17, 1939, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Gilbert and Marlis (Blaha) Gilbertson. He graduated from Thief River Falls High School and married his high school...

Aug 14, 2026

Mary Dee Hill, 95, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home in River Grand on August 14th, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on July 1, 1931, in Lakeville, Indiana, to Walter & Vivian (Sally) Morris. Mary brought warmth into the world. On May 13,1950, she married the love of her...

Aug 13, 2026

Tonia was born July 27th 1972 to Marlene Huf (Sullivan) and Gary Huf in the village of Cass Lake MN. From a young age she grow up spending lots of summers in Northern MN with family  and lived in Minneapolis MN. Tonia was very involved in dirt biking and spending time with family, she was the baby of eight...

Aug 12, 2026

Alan Bruce Humrickhouse, age 94, of Grand Rapids, MN died Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at his home at River Grand Senior Living, surrounded by loved ones.

Alan "Bruce" was born in 1932 to Alan and Marion "Gray" Humrickhouse in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from Little Falls High School then attended Dunwoody Industrial College for machinist training. Bruce...

Aug 12, 2026

Robert "Joe" J. Chastan, of Wabana Township, passed away on August 12, 2026, surrounded by his children and loved ones.

Joe was born on Halloween in 1961. He was an avid outdoorsman with a lifelong love of hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time in nature. He enjoyed being on the water, traveling, and finding any excuse for...

Aug 11, 2026

Christella "Chris" Makinen, 86, passed away leaving behind a beautiful legacy of faith, love, kindness, and cherished memories.

Chris was an amazing Christian woman with a loving heart and a gift for making everyone around her feel special. She was deeply loved and adored by so many and was a blessing to everyone fortunate enough to know...

Aug 9, 2026

Shari A. Lind, age 60, of Grand Rapids, MN passed away peacefully Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Shari Ann Lind, the beloved daughter of Delores M. (Sannes) and Robert F. Lind was born, September 28, 1965 in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior's...