Diane L. Lipsh

Diane L. Lipsh, age 69 of Park River, ND passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Riverview Hospital of Crookston, MN. Diane Louise Mandt was born September 13, 1943 in Grafton, ND, the daughter of the late Lloyd O. and Doris J. (Kluxdal) Mandt. She graduated from Walsh County Agricultural School in Park River, ND. In 1963 Diane was united in marriage to Daniel J. Lipsh. They lived in Chicago, Fordville, rural Pisek and Park River. Diane worked for various farmers on the Potato Harvester, Hot Stuff Pizza, The Guest House, The Good Samaritan Center and most recently Marvin Windows retiring in 2009. Diane loved reading, playing cards, crocheting with the ladies at Our Saviour's and visiting with family and friends. Diane was a member of the Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and WELCA and the Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Circle. Diane is survived by her children: David Lipsh, Pisek, ND; Brian (Liz) Lipsh, Grand Forks, ND; Barbara (Mike) Manuk, Grafton, OH; five grandchildren and one great grandchild; brothers: David (Donette) Mandt, Grand Forks, ND; W. Paul (Nikki) Mandt, Jamestown, ND; sisters: Adele (David) Olson, Jamestown, ND; Jean (Lauren) Selliken, Grand Forks, ND; Joyce (Daryle) Nickerson, Park River, ND. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Barbara. Funeral Services will be Friday, November 30, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Park River. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Park River. Friends may also call at the church on Friday for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Park River, ND.