Month: April 2024

Thomas Huot of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Mass of Christian burial for Tom will be held 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating and John Bruggeman Deacon. Burial will be held at St. Dorothy Catholic Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be held on Monday April 22, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church starting a 5:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM and also one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. 

Thomas Joseph Huot was born September 22, 1934 at Crookston, MN son of Ernest and Emma (Benoit) Huot. He was raised and attended school in Huot, MN. He graduated from Lafayette High school in 1953. After high school Tom entered the US Navy and served his country for 4 years. While stationed in Norfolk, VA he met Elizabeth “Sue” Price. 

Following his honorable discharge, they were united in marriage October 31, 1957 in Norfolk, VA. To this union 8 children were born Teresa, Pam, Bruce, Julie, Mary Beth, David, Beth and Christopher. The couple made their home at Huot where he was employed at various jobs until he began employment at Alma which later became Detroiter. He worked at the ODC in Crookston until retiring in 1996.

Tom enjoyed garage sales, gardening, playing cards, and watching sports. He was always up for a visit and loved to make people laugh. He cared for Huot Park and served on the board for many years. He was a member of the American Legion and served as commander in 1978 and 1979.  He was a member of St. Dorothy Catholic Church until its closing when he became a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He served on the St. Dorothy Cemetery board for many years. He was involved in The Chautauqua French Festival. 

Tom is survived by his Children Teresa (Dick) Stephens of Red Lake Falls, MN, Pam (Allan) Page of Red Lake Falls, MN, Bruce (Risa) Huot of Hanover, MN, Julie (Jim) Violette of Red Lake Falls, MN, David Huot of Red Lake Falls, MN, Beth (Chris) Olsen of Red Lake Falls, MN and Christopher Huot of Crookston, MN; grandchildren Melissa (Michael) Parkin, Sheila Olberg, Dano (Kelsey) Stephens, Trevor (Hailea) Page, Chelsea Page, Zach (Danielle) Page, Thomas (Katelin) Huot, Ally (Grant) Friendshuh, Kara Young, Jaime (Adam) Violette, Heather (Tyler) Violette, Curtis Olsen, Luke (Emily) Olsen, Tanner (Megan) Olsen, Dylan Olsen, Elizabeth Huot and Alexander Huot; great-grandchildren Lydia, Leia, Mya, Lilah, Christopher, Eli, Zeus, Juniper, Marlee, Jack, Eleanor, Adeline, Mara, Eden, Elijah, Kylar, Evie, Hailey, Olivia, Colt, Hadleigh, Jack, Amy, Connor, and Morgan; great-great-grandchildren Kennedi, Charlie, and Jr. Sister Mae Gjerstad of Huot, MN, brother-in-law Ken Hagl of Red Lake Falls, MN; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Tom is preceded in death by Sue Huot; his parents and grandparents; infant daughter Mary Beth and infant grandson Brandon Olsen; sisters Lillian Grenier, Pat Ruth, Jean Beyer, Delores Glass, Rita Hagl, Sharon Benoit; brothers Ernest Jr. Huot and Jack Huot. 

Special thanks to the Hillcrest staff, Hospice of the Red River Valley and Johnson Funeral Home.  Your kindness and compassion shown to Dad and our family during this difficult time will not be forgotten.

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Merry Ann Reitmeier Grove Macierzynski, 80, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband of 20 years, David, by her side in the early morning on April 18, 2024.

Merry Ann was born in Crookston on June 3, 1943, to parents Leonard and Emilie “Amy” (Drumheller) Reitmeier. Growing up, she attended Carmen Elementary school before transitioning to Crookston Central High School, from which she graduated with the class of 1961. Shortly after graduating from high school, Merry Ann moved to Climax, MN, where she resided from 1962 until 1982. In 1983, Merry Ann Returned to Crookston where she worked for several companies in town, such as M&H Gas Station, Ampride Gas Station, Red Lake Watershed Engineering Office, the Crookston Public Library where she was a children’s storyteller, and was Head Librarian at the Climax Public Library. Merry Ann was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston, President of the Crookston River Task Force and Head of the Trails Committee. In 1987, she was awarded a Certificate of Recognition from the Crookston Chamber of Commerce for the work she did on Winterfest in the Park.

In 2002, Merry Ann met the love of her life from all the way across the pond in England. It didn’t take long for her to fall in love with David Macierzynski, which blossomed into quite the love story. Being separated more than 4,000 miles away, the pair were married over the phone by proxy on November 11, 2003, through Trinity Lutheran Church. In 2004, Merry Ann packed up and moved to the UK to start her married life with her new husband, where the two renewed their vows in person at the Registrar Office in Fenny Stratford, UK. In 2008, the couple returned to Crookston together where Merry Ann lived the remainder of her life. She and David shared 20 wonderful years together, side by side, until she took her last breath.

Merry Ann was well known in town, her infectious smile and warm personality had a way of drawing people in. She was easy to talk to and always willing to share her love story with anyone who asked.

Merry Ann will be greatly missed by her family, who find comfort in knowing she is now side by side with the Lord, waiting for them. Left to mourn her passing are her husband, David Macierzynski, of Crookston; Children: Ward (Pam) Grove, of Fargo, ND, Kym Dalen (Janet) Grove, of Shelly, MN, Kyle Arthur (Elizabeth), of Bismarck, ND, Tyler Adam (Rhea), of Audubon, MN; Stepson, Mathew David Macierzynski, of Aylesbury, England; Grandchildren: Bethany, Seth, Travis, Ethan, Cherith, Heather, Annika, Rachel, Taylor, Megan, Alicia, Mitchell, Kaylee, Jessica, Justin, Ryan, and Madison; Great-Grandchildren: Mia, Kylie, Rycon, Dawson, Jayden, Lee, and Carli. Preceding Merry Ann in death are her grandparents, William and Annie Reitmeier, and George and Mary Drumheller; Parents, Leonard and Emilie Reitmeier; Son, Jason David Grove; Bother, Allan Lee Reitmeier; as well as many other relatives.

The memorial service to celebrate Merry Ann’s life will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Stenshoel- Houske Funeral Home, Crookston, at 3:00 PM. Visitation with the family will be held two hours prior the service. Services will be livestreamed, the link to which can be found by going to www.stenshoelhouske.com and following the prompts to Merry Ann’s obituary.

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Eugene Willard Wagner, 93, passed away on Thursday afternoon, April 18th, 2024, in his rural Fisher, MN, home with his loving family at his side.

Eugene was born in Crookston, MN on December 4, 1930 to Martin and Ida (Heydt) Wagner. He grew up on the family’s farm near Fisher together with his 8 brothers and sisters, was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, and graduated from Fisher High School with the Class of 1948. After attending Bemidji State College he began farming in Lowell Township. Eugene was called to serve his country as he entered the US Army on December 11, 1952, and served a tour of duty in the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge on September 24, 1954 he returned to the farm. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Gladys Ann Jurchen, on August 21, 1955 in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Crookston. The coming years would find Eugene and Gladys blessed with 8 children. As time passed they also found a place in their hearts and home to care for many foster children.

Eugene and Gladys were devoted members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fisher, where he faithfully served his Savior in the church. He was also a member of the Walther League and served for many years as Lowell Township treasurer. Eugene was humble, compassionate, quiet by nature, and always put others first. Above all he was devoted to his wife, children, and their families. 

Eugene will be lovingly remembered by Gladys, his beloved wife and partner for over 69 years; their 8 children and families: Daniel and Ellen Wagner of Sartell, MN, Barbara and Arnold Andring of Crookston, MN, Kenneth and Mary Wagner of Fisher, MN, David and Kim Wagner of Bellingham, WA, Heidi and Joseph Gubanyi of Seward, NE, James Wagner of Fisher, MN, Randall and Sarah Wagner of Fisher, MN, and Peter and Lori Wagner of Fisher, MN; 27 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Harriet Wagner of Fisher; nieces and nephews; extended family and many friends.

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Ida Wagner; his precious grandson, Joshua “Josh” Thiem; and his brothers, sisters, and their spouses: Evelyn (Noel) Wentzel, Lloyd Wagner, Irene (Amos) Ross, Delbert Wagner, Florence (Warner) Wentzel, Earl (Elizabeth) Wagner, Betty Lou (Marlin) Radi, and Rosemary (Eugene) Morken. 

May God bless the memory of Eugene Willard Wagner.

The funeral service celebrating the life of Eugene Wagner will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Fisher, MN, with Pastor Doug Thompson, officiating. Visitation will be held at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home, Crookston, on Tuesday from 5-6:00 p.m., with a 6:00 p.m. prayer service and time of memory sharing. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the funeral in church. Following a luncheon there will be a graveside service at Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston where Military Honors will be provided by the MN National Guard Honors Team of Moorhead and the Crookston Veterans Council.  All 3 services will be livestreamed by going to Eugene’s obituary page at www.stenshoelhouske.com and clicking on the prompt to view. Messages of condolence may be extended to Gladys and her family on the funeral home website as well.   

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Ellen A. (Anderson) Homme, 68, of Crookston, MN, passed away Thursday morning, April 18, 2024, in her home with her loving family by her side, following a long and courageous battle with a debilitating spinal disease.

Ellen was born in Crookston on August 1, 1955, the daughter of Lawrence and Orral (Hoglund) Anderson.  She began her education in the Crookston elementary schools and graduated with the Class of 1973 from Crookston Central High School.  She married Steven Homme in Thief River Falls in 1974, and later graduated from Thief River Falls Community College.

Ellen was a devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church for many years, active in WELCA, and served as the secretary of the church council.

Ellen had a long career in the legal field, working at the Dickel Et al. Law Firm in Crookston, and as a paralegal specializing in elder law at a Minneapolis law firm.   She also managed a Cenex operation in Rapid City, South Dakota, for a few years, until deciding to return to Minnesota to work again in the field of law.

Ellen’s passion was cooking and baking and her family will miss her awesome meals (especially the cheesecake).  She was always empathetic to the unfortunate, willing to give the shirt off her back, or a free meal, or just offering to be there for a talk.  She always pulled for the underdog.  Ellen’s wit and sense of humor was invigorating – and she could always make you laugh.

One of the most important things in life for Ellen was her family, and she will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children, Sarah Homme of Crookston and Matthew Homme (Leann Gust) of Gatzke, MN; grandchildren: Chelsey Homme of Greeley, Colorado, Dayle Dahlin of East Grand Forks, MN, and Luke Homme of Viking, MN; brother, Robert J. (Barb) Anderson of Crookston; and sister, Judith Anderson (Tony Delmedico) of Crookston; nephews: Aaron Anderson of St. Paul, Martin (Mary) Anderson of Crookston, Steffen (Kaley) Anderson of Cavalier, ND, and Jeremy “Jay” Amiot of Crookston; along with many cousins.

Ellen is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Orral Anderson; husband, Steven Homme; and nephew, Darin Amiot.

Ellen’s life will be celebrated at a Memorial Service to be held at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home on her birthday, Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation with the family will be for one hour prior. The service will be livestreamed by going to Ellen’s obituary age at www.stenshoelhouske.com and clicking on the prompt to view.

A special thanks from the family to Hospice of the Red River Valley for the excellent care given to Ellen during her last days.

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