Month: May 2021

Craig J. Theede, 34, died Friday, April 30 in a car accident while returning home to Grand Forks, ND from work at his chiropractic practice in Crookston, MN. Craig was born in La Crosse, WI to Denny and Lonna (Pladson) Theede. He grew up in La Crescent, MN where he developed many life-long friendships and rich memories, including as an avid athlete. He often reflected fondly on his time playing for the La Crescent football team and reaching the rank of Eagle Scout, like his brother, cousins, and uncles before him.

In 2010, Craig married the love of his life, Kate Gettler, after they met on the day Craig graduated from high school.  Since that day, they have rarely spent more than a couple of days apart from one another.  Some of their favorite memories included taking trips to see family, enjoying lake life, and simply spending time laughing and relaxing with one another.

Craig attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth, followed by Northwestern Health Sciences University to achieve his career goal of earning his Doctor of Chiropractic.  Ultimately, he and Kate owned and operated Aspen Chiropractic in Crookston since 2011 where his patients trusted in Dr. Craig’s individualized approach to health care. He cared deeply for the health and well-being of all of his patients.

Craig was an incredible husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend, chiropractor, and human being.  Craig approached life with an unmatched zest for whatever he was doing, whether it was playing with his son and nephews and nieces, hunting, fishing or golfing with family, helping a friend with a project, or simply spending time with those he loved.  He simply radiated enthusiasm with an absolutely infectious smile, and he had an extraordinary ability to make those around him feel special.

He is survived by his wife, Kate, their 3-year-old son Miller, their baby Eva due to be born in July, and their ‘majestic’ dog, Blue.  He is also survived by his parents, Denny and Lonna Theede; siblings Shelby (Ryan), Paul (Beth), and Kiley (Behrang); maternal grandmother, Earlyce Pladson; mother-in-law, Julie Gettler (Craig), siblings-in-law Lee (Laura) Gettler and Kristin (Ben) Brunner; nephews and nieces Cole, Bryn, Logan, and Laine Ellwein, Avery, Madelyn, and Andrew Theede, Nima, Pari, and Emre Khavanin, Leif and Rowan Gettler.

Craig is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jim and Melaine Theede; his maternal grandfather, Lloyd Pladson, and his father-in-law Rand Gettler.

A private memorial service will be held Thursday, May 6 and a public memorial reception will be held from 3:00-5:00 pm at Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42nd Street, Grand Forks, ND.

Please consider writing down a favorite memory or story of Craig and bringing it to the public memorial reception.  These memories will be compiled into a keepsake for the whole family.

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Karen Anne Arel, 61, of Crookston passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, of cancer.

Karen was born on April 9, 1960, in Crookston, MN, the youngest of 8 children born to Frank and Eva (Surprenant) Arel.  She was raised in Crookston attending St. Joseph’s Academy, Cathedral Grade School, and graduating from Mount St. Benedict High School in 1979.  Karen was a lifelong member of St Anne’s Catholic Church and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

After graduation, Karen attended UMC for a few semesters.  She then moved to the Twin Cities where she worked for Montgomery Wards and the Dayton Hudson Corp.  She returned to Crookston and began working with her sister Annette for Annette’s Daycare.  She began working for Hugo’s at that time and on April 15 of this year, she just completed 30 years of service.  Karen was well known throughout the community as “Karen from Hugo’s”.  She loved her job and enjoyed visiting and helping the customers. Unfortunately, due to her illness, she had not worked for the last few months.

In January of 2021, Karen was diagnosed with cancer.  She continued to be optimistic until the last few days when she just wanted to go home.

In Karen’s spare time she was a huge Minnesota Twins and Wild fan and watched games whenever she could.  She loved playing Bingo at the Eagles and traveling with family members to numerous states.

Loving family members include four sisters and brothers-in-law, Jan and Dick Dols of Fridley, MN,  Kathy and Greg Piche of Mounds View, MN,  Annette and Keith Strack of River Falls, WI and Rosie and Jack Tucker of Euclid, MN. She also is survived by two brothers and sister-in-law Ron and Donna Arel of Bemidji, MN, and Gerald and Carol Arel of Mounds View, MN, as well as 14 nieces and nephews and 25 great-nieces and nephews.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Eva Arel, a sister, Madonna Arel, a niece Nancy Dols, paternal grandparents Albert and Clara Arel, and maternal grandparents John and Josephine Surprenant.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Karen at 11:00 am on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston, MN, with a time for visitation for one hour before.  The Very Reverend Father Vincent Miller will be Celebrant.  A visitation will also be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at the Cathedral, with a prayer service at 7:00 pm.  Inurnment will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Crookston, MN, at a later date.  The Mass will be live-streamed by the Cathedral and can be viewed at www.crooktoncathedral.com on the day of the service.

Online Guestbook:  www.stensoelhouske.com

Arrangements entrusted to Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home of Crookston, MN.

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