Elizabeth Vierkant

Minnesota

Multimedia Reporter at Forum Communications

Articles

Clearwater Travel Plaza has a recipe for success (and giant doughnuts) on I-94

May 25, 2024 | dl-online.com | Trent Abrego |Dené Dryden |Elizabeth Vierkant |Kevin Wallevand

CLEARWATER, Minn. — Every day, 1,500 to 2,000 fresh doughnuts are added to the bakery display case for hungry customers stopping at Clearwater Travel Plaza. Long johns, cake doughnuts and red velvet are among the array on the shelves in the glass case. A child who wanders by looks inside with widening eyes, pointing to a frosted doughnut with sprinkles.
Gerald Dennis Stone

Apr 12, 2024 | pinejournal.com | Frank Lee |Elizabeth Vierkant

Gerald (Jerry) Stone, Moose Lake, MN passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 with family by his side. Born October 7, 1942 to Chester and Dorothy Stone. Graduating from Denfeld High School in 1960, UMD in 1964, and earning his master’s degree from UWS in 1971. Jerry married Beverly Gregg in 1965, making Moose Lake their home.
Diana Haberer

Apr 12, 2024 | perhamfocus.com | Elizabeth Vierkant

Aug. 7, 1946 - March 25, 2024HENNING, Minn. - Diana Haberer, 77, Henning, Minn., died Monday, March 25, in her home. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., Friday, May 3, at Lutheran Island Camp in Henning. A luncheon will follow. In lieu of flowers and cards, memorials are preferred to St. Jude’s Hospital. Arrangements by Karvonen Funeral Home.
Michael Veazie

Apr 12, 2024 | perhamfocus.com | Elizabeth Vierkant

June 13, 1953 - April 10, 2024FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - Michael Veazie, 70, Dent, Minn., died Wednesday, April 10, in Broen Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 18, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. Visitation will continue from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a funeral at 1 p.m., Friday, April 19, at Basswood Baptist Church in Richville, Minn. Interment will be in Silent Vale Cemetery near Maine Township, Minn.
Joanne Fearing

Apr 10, 2024 | stcloudlive.com | Anne Sara Bien-Aime |Frank Lee |Elizabeth Vierkant

April 25, 1936 - April 6, 2024ST. CLOUD, Minn. - Joanne Fearing, 87, Osakis, Minn., died Saturday, April 6, in St. Cloud Hospital. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, at Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis. Visitation will continue from 2-3 p.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 11, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osakis. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Roy-Hetland Funeral Home.
Victor J. Rolle

Apr 10, 2024 | stcloudlive.com | Anne Sara Bien-Aime |Frank Lee |Elizabeth Vierkant

Victor J. Rolle (Jack) died peacefully on March 30, 2024, in Henderson, Nevada. He was 93 years old. Victor was born in Ada, MN on December 4, 1930 and lived in Borup before the family moved to Ulen. He graduated from Ulen High School in 1950 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951. He was assigned to the office of the Director of Operations with the Headquarters Squadron, 6160th Air Base Wing at Itazuke Air Base, Fukuoka, Japan for 30 months during the Korean Conflict.
Wilmette J. Swanson

Apr 10, 2024 | stcloudlive.com | Anne Sara Bien-Aime |Frank Lee |Elizabeth Vierkant

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Wilmette Joan (Van Heuveln) Swanson, age 89, currently of Laurens, SC, formerly of Litchfield and Prinsburg, MN, passed away November 18, 2023 at the Hospice House in Laurens County, SC. Wilmette was born October 15, 1934 to Bertus and Willemina “Minnie” (Bonnema) of Prinsburg. She grew up in the Prinsburg area where they made their family home. She had a lovely voice and enjoyed singing.
Dennis Edward O’Boyle

Apr 8, 2024 | perhamfocus.com | Elizabeth Vierkant

Dennis, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024. He was born on April 8, 1944, to Arthur & Louise in St. Paul, MN. He was a simple man: lover of dogs, classic cars, camping, fishing, & Back to the 50’s. Above all, he loved his family. Left behind are his wife, Mary; children, Dan (Jessica) & Teresa (Steve) Phillips; stepchildren, Joel & Jaime Miller; sister, Kathy Moffat; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; & their families.
Calvin R. Larson

Apr 4, 2024 | perhamfocus.com | Elizabeth Vierkant

Calvin R. Larson, age 93, of Pelican Rapids, MN, passed away on April 1, 2024, at The Cottage in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Born in Glyndon on August 10, 1930 to parents Clarence and Pearl (Krogen) Larson, he grew up in Great Northern Railroad depots in northeastern Minnesota where his father was the depot agent. He graduated from Badger High School and then Concordia College, where he was known more for his friendships, sports and curiosity than his academics.
Upcoming children's business fair gives young Perham entrepreneurs a chance to shine

Apr 4, 2024 | perhamfocus.com | Elizabeth Vierkant

PERHAM — Entrepreneurs can be any age in Perham, especially with an event like the children's business fair about to be introduced to the community. In a collaboration between the Perham Area Chamber of Commerce and the Roots and Wings Forest School, the Acton Children's Business Fair will be in town on Sunday, April 28, at the Perham Area Community Center. Though Roots and Wings hosted this event in New York Mills last year, this is the first time it will be in the Perham community.