Judith "Judy" Lee
Judith Marilyn Jorgesen passed away at the age of 91 on May 30, 2024 at Tamarack Court.A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 28, with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM at First Lutheran Church in Bemidji, MN with the Reverend Corey Fuhrman officiating.Judy Jorgesen was born on January 31, 1933, in Waupaca, Wisconsin to first-generation Norwegian/Danish parents Aleda and Howard Jorgesen. After spending her early childhood in Evanston, Illinois, the family moved...
Judith Marilyn Jorgesen passed away at the age of 91 on May 30, 2024 at Tamarack Court.A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 28, with visitation from 10:00-11:00...
Bonnie Brouse
Bonnie J. Brouse, 82, of Bemidji, MN died Sunday, June 16, 2024 at GoldPine Home, Bemidji.A Celebration of Life for Bonnie will take place at Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home on Thursday, June 27th at 2:00pm, with visitation at 1:00pm.Bonnie was the eldest child of six, born in Grand Forks, ND to Frank and Bernadette (Bushee) Kuzel Schnebli. Bonnie graduated from high school and married Daniel J. Brouse, Sr. in 1959. Together they had three children: Carrie Brouse; Daniel J. Brouse, Jr. and...
Bonnie J. Brouse, 82, of Bemidji, MN died Sunday, June 16, 2024 at GoldPine Home, Bemidji.A Celebration of Life for Bonnie will take place at Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home on Thursday, June 27th...
Dwayne Burghart
Dwayne Thomas Burghart, 82, of Bemidji, MN passed away on June 15, 2024 at home with his wife and son in attendance. Dwayne cheerfully adapted to his memory loss as he cheerfully lived his life.Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A celebration of life will be held 2:00 p.m. at his...
Dwayne Thomas Burghart, 82, of Bemidji, MN passed away on June 15, 2024 at home with his wife and son in attendance. Dwayne cheerfully adapted to his memory loss as he cheerfully lived his...
Angela Hensley
Angela Rochelle Hensley, age 50, passed away Monday, June 17, surrounded by her family.Angela was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, foster parent, sister, friend and daughter. She spent her life caring for others and always putting their needs ahead of her own. Family was everything to her. She loved her children and helping kids. She was an amazing cook and decorator. She loved every holiday, especially Christmas. She loved to travel and experience new places. She had an infectious...
Angela Rochelle Hensley, age 50, passed away Monday, June 17, surrounded by her family.Angela was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, foster parent, sister, friend and daughter. She spent her...
Cassandra "Cassie" Langhout
Cassie Langhout, 52, Bemidji, Minn., died Tuesday, May 28, at her home surrounded by her family.A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 15th 2024, at the Helga Community Center/Nary Heritage Park from 1-5pm.Cassie was born in Athens, Ohio on May 13th, 1972 to Russel (Bennett) and Mary (George). Cassie grew up just North of Bemidji, MN, and attended Bemidji High School, graduating in the class of 1990. Cassie met her husband, Tom Langhout, and they were married on March 11th,...
Cassie Langhout, 52, Bemidji, Minn., died Tuesday, May 28, at her home surrounded by her family.A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 15th 2024, at the Helga Community Center/Nary...
Marcia Irish
Marcia Irish passed away Friday June 7th with her granddaughter by her side.Marcia was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on January 18, 1942 to Edith and Michael Cuda. She eventually moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where she met Marv Blackater and had four children together. Their family moved to Bemidji where Marcia raised her kids and resided for the remainder of her life. Marcia was known for her quick wit and always speaking her mind. (Whether you wanted to hear it or not.) She was...
Marcia Irish passed away Friday June 7th with her granddaughter by her side.Marcia was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on January 18, 1942 to Edith and Michael Cuda. She eventually moved to...
Barry Tischman
Barry Tishman 52, passed away June 4th, 2024 due to natural causes at Fair Oaks Lodge Nursing Facility in Wadena, MN.A Celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 at the Calvery Chapel of Bemidji June 15th 2024. Inurnment will be at Calvary Lutheran Cemetery.Barry was born March 1st, 1972 in Bemidji, Minnesota to Doug and Patricia (Johnson) Tischman. Barry enjoyed working at the Grand Casino in Mille Lacs as a coin collector for 11 years. He married Sonia Erickson June 23rd,...
Barry Tishman 52, passed away June 4th, 2024 due to natural causes at Fair Oaks Lodge Nursing Facility in Wadena, MN.A Celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 at the Calvery Chapel of...
Marie Westerman
Marie Westerman, 89, of Bemidji, MN died Saturday, May 18, 2024.Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Calvary Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.Marie was born on February 28, 1935, in San Joaquin, California to her parents Harlo and Margaret Southwick. She moved to French Camp, California, when she was in 7th grade with her parents and her four siblings. In the 8th grade she met the love of her life, Ronald Westerman. They...
Marie Westerman, 89, of Bemidji, MN died Saturday, May 18, 2024.Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Calvary Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service...
Ernest Johnson
Ernest Lee Johnson, 80, died on April 23rd, 2024 with his family by his side.A Celebration of Life will be held 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Bemidji Eagles Club.Ernie was born on May 11th, 1943 to Florence and Justis Johnson. He was raised by his Grandma Hilda, whom he thought of as his mother, as well as a very special Aunt Dorothy, who looked after him and loved him very much.Ernie started working at a young age for the Kolkin Farm and logging for his...
Ernest Lee Johnson, 80, died on April 23rd, 2024 with his family by his side.A Celebration of Life will be held 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Bemidji Eagles Club.Ernie...
James "Jim" Olson
James Duane Olson passed away May 3, 2024 at Neilson Place in Bemidji, MN.Jim was born March 13, 1938 in Wilton, Minnesota to Victor and Dorothy (McGriff) Olson. He was raised on a farm in rural Wilton. He married his high school sweetheart Betty Sundh on March 22, 1957. They were married for 66 years before Betty’s passing in 2023. They had 2 children Glen and Lori. Jim worked for Thorson Inc. of Bemidji for 39 years before retiring in 1996. Upon retiring Jim and Betty spent 22...
James Duane Olson passed away May 3, 2024 at Neilson Place in Bemidji, MN.Jim was born March 13, 1938 in Wilton, Minnesota to Victor and Dorothy (McGriff) Olson. He was raised on a farm in rural...
