Obituaries

Oct 20, 2024

Mildred “Millie” (Suda) Houska, age 94 of Grafton, ND passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 20, 2024, at the Leisure Estates Assisted Living Center of Grafton.

Millie “Suda” Houska was born May 16, 1930, in Grafton, ND, the daughter of the late Joseph V. and Mary (Tupa) Suda....

Oct 20, 2024

JoAnne (Josephine Ann) Sevigny, age 85 of Oakwood, ND passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton.

JoAnne was born March 7, 1939, to the late Charles and Beaty (Spale) Karnik at Veseleyville, ND.  She attended a country school and while growing up helped her parents on the farm.

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Oct 17, 2024

Lyndalou D. Raumin, age 80 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Lyndalou D. Rustan was born September 27, 1944 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Vernon and Stella (Bjerke) Rustan. She grew up and attended the Tiber school near Edinburg,...

Oct 15, 2024

Edith A. Gierszewski, age 100 of Grafton, North Dakota passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the Serenity Assisted Living Center, Dilworth, Minnesota.

Edith A. Sevigny was born September 18, 1924 in Oakwood, North Dakota, the daughter of the late Leon and Clara (Dumas) Sevigny.  She attended school in Oakwood.  Edith was united...

Oct 13, 2024

Duane Francis Larson, age 80 of Breckenridge, MN passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.

Duane F. Larson was born January 07, 1944  in St. Thomas, ND the son of the late Francis and Helen (Boulduc) Larson. He grew up and attended schools in St. Thomas, ND, graduating from St. Thomas...

Oct 12, 2024

Jerome A. “Jerry” Lykken, age 73 of Milton, ND, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital of Cavalier.

Jerry was born May 25, 1951 in Grafton, ND, the son of the late Leo and Dorothy (Jonasson) Lykken. He grew up and attended school in Milton, graduating from Milton High School in...

Oct 8, 2024

Carol Jane Lee, age 83 of Grafton, ND passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side.

Carol Jane Franklin was born March 30, 1941 near Donaldson, MN to the late David and Emma (Lindblad) Franklin.  She attended elementary school at Donaldson and graduated in May 1959 from Kennedy,...

Oct 7, 2024

Sharon Mae Mlcoch, age 79 of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Eventide Sheyenne Crossings in West Fargo with family by her side. She was being cared for by Hospice of the Red River Valley during her final days.

Sharon was born April 30, 1945 in Grafton, ND, the daughter of the late...

Oct 5, 2024

Irene S. Hodek, age 93 of Park River, ND passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Park River Good Samaritan Center.

Irene S. Kovarik was born January 2, 1931 in rural Lankin, ND the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Shirek) Kovarik. She attended schools in Latona Township.  Irene was united in marriage to...

Oct 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chad Demers, 33, who left this world peacefully with loved ones by his side on October 3, 2024. Chad was born in Grafton, ND, on November 15, 1990, to his loving parents, Guy and Susie Demers, who provided him with unwavering support in all his endeavors. He graduated...

Sep 29, 2024

Ricky D. Mastre, 62, of Park River, ND, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Sandford Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Ricky Dean Mastre was born on March 28, 1962, the son of the late Ronald Mastre and Janice (Bjornson) Mastre. Ricky attended school in Park River, ND. Ricky moved to Grand Forks, ND, in 1980 and pursued...

Sep 28, 2024

Mark A. Gallaway, age 53 of Grafton, ND passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Mark Alan Gallaway was born September 11, 1971 in Port Angeles, WA to the late Kenneth Gallaway and Edith (McKay Gallaway) Einarson.  He spent his early years in Port Angeles.  His family moved...

Sep 27, 2024

Dennis Anderson, 75, of Grafton, ND, passed away on Friday, September 27th, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND with his loving wife Gloria at his side.

Dennis Anderson was born on June 4, 1949, in Grafton, ND to Arthur and Laura Anderson. He grew up in Hensel, ND and graduated from Cavalier High School in 1967....

Sep 27, 2024

William (Billy) Lloyd Molde, age 81 of Grafton, ND passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 while staying at the Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton.

Billy was born on September 6, 1943, the third child to Bennie and Mildred (Burns) Molde.  Being the eldest boy, he spent many a summer bailing hay and tending to the family...

Sep 25, 2024

Virginia Hatlestad, age 94 of Adams, ND passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Virginia N. Schultz was born March 18, 1930 in Marion, SD the daughter of the late Julius and Sarah Schultz. The family moved to the Lake Bronson, MN area in 1937. Virginia graduated from...

Sep 17, 2024

Minnie H. Cole was born January 11, 1936 on the farm near Bechyne, ND, the daughter of Josephine Mary (Bina) Bosh and William Frank Bosh. Minnie was the 10th of 11 children and was the first in her immediate family to graduate from high school, Lankin High School Class of 1954.

Minnie was 6 years old when...

Sep 17, 2024

Reginald A. Ebertowski, age 77 of Grafton, ND, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton.

Reginald was born September 4, 1947 in Grafton, ND, the son of the late Adolph and Loretta (Kosmatka) Ebertowski.  He grew up and attended school there, graduating from Grafton High School.  Following his education he...

Sep 15, 2024

Peter J. Hunter, age 69 of Park River, ND, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Peter was born July 27, 1955, the son of the late Willis “Cy” and Vera (Braun) Hunter.  He grew up and attended school in Park River, graduating from Park River High School.  He went...

Sep 13, 2024

Terry R. Johnson, age 60, of Grafton, ND, formerly of San Francisco, CA, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND.

Terry was born on August 20, 1964 in Grafton, ND to JoAnn (Misialek) West and Louis “Louie” Johnson.  He was a graduate of Grafton High School class of 1982.  ...

Sep 9, 2024

Carol J. Veum, age 84 of Park River, ND and formerly Adams, ND passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Carol J. Johnson was born on August 8, 1940 in Park River, ND to the late Arthur J. and Sophie (Dahl) Johnson.  Carol was raised and attended school in Park...