obituaries

James Slough James Donovan Slough, 76, of Bemidji, MN died Monday, February 23, 2015 at his home. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bemidji assisted the family with donating Jim's body for scientific research at the University of North Dakota. Jim was born June 11, 1938 in Bemidji,...

Evelyn Swenson Evelyn Elaine Swenson, 92, of Bemidji, Minnesota died Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. Evelyn was born November 28, 1922 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Gunder and Anna Moe. She had resided at GoldPine Home for the past three years....

Helen Stanton Helen Jane Stanton, 83 of Bemidji, MN died Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Sanford Fargo Medical Center. Her husband Robert James "Jim", and her eldest Son Robert "Bob," were at her bed side at the time of death. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, February...

Shirley Marty Shirley Marie Marty of Bemidji, died on Monday, February 23, 2015 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Bemidji, 1555 Paul Bunyan Drive N.W., with Pastor Stan Nelson officiating....

Vera Jewett Vera Elsie Jewett, 101, of Bemidji, MN passed away Monday February 16, 2015 at Goldpine Home in Bemidji. Arrangements for cremation are with the Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held later in the year. Vera was born Jan. 19, 1914, to Hugh "William"...

Rev. Vernon A. Nelson Rev. Vernon A. Nelson, 92, of Bemidji, MN died Friday, February 20, 2015 at his home. Memorial Services will be held at 1 pm at New Salem Lutheran Church in Turtle River, MN on Saturday, February 28th. Visitation will be held one hour before the services. Arrangements...

Michael J. Benson Michael John "Mike" Benson, 54, of Blackduck, MN, died Friday, February 20, 2015 at his home in Blackduck, MN surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church in Blackduck with Pastor Denise...