Obituaries

Ada Lou Samdahl

Ada Lou Samdahl

Sep 1, 2012

Ada Lou Samdahl, age 82 of Edinburg, ND passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the Sanford Health Palliative Care unit of Fargo, ND. Ada Lou Granum was born October 19, 1929 in Fairdale, ND the daughter of the late Gilbert and Inga (Skare) Granum. She attended the Dewey Township School near Fairdale. Following her education, Ada Lou...

Harold B. Blanchard

Harold B. Blanchard

Aug 22, 2012

Dr. Harold B. "Doc" Blanchard, age 81 of Grafton, ND died peacefully August 22, 2012 at the Valley Elder Care, Transition Care Unit under the care of Altru Hospice. Harold B. Blanchard was born March 21, 1931 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Dr. Harold B. and Ann (Egeland) Blanchard. In 1932 his family moved from Chicago,...

Frank J Rose

Frank J Rose

Aug 21, 2012

Frank J. Rose, age 96 of Grafton, ND, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Frank J. Rose was born July 14, 1916 in Veseleyville, ND, the son of the late Frank and Mary (Janousek) Rose. He grew up and attended rural schools in the area. Following his education he worked on...

Norma J. Gieszler

Norma J. Gieszler

Aug 19, 2012

Norma J. Gieszler, age 74 of Park River, ND passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at First Care Health Center of Park River. Norma J. Gieszler was born April 18, 1938 in Garrison, ND the daughter of the late Wilmer and Hazel (Page) Hodges. She graduated from Garrison High School and later attended Business College in Omaha, Neb....

Roger Wayne Dick

Roger Wayne Dick

Aug 19, 2012

Roger Wayne Dick, 67 of Snohomish, WA and formerly of the Edmore area passed away on August 19, 2012 after a long battle with COPD and Kidney disease. He is survived by his wife Harriet Marie of Snohomish, WA; children, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, brothers, sister, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Roger will be remembered for the kindness and...

Blanche E Swartz

Blanche E Swartz

Aug 16, 2012

Blanche E. Swartz, age 99 of Lankin, ND passed away on August 16, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Center of Park River. Blanche E. Machovsky was born November 7, 1912 in Lankin, ND the daughter of the late Charles and Bessie (Ziska) Machovsky. She attended school in Lankin. Blanche was united in marriage to Joseph S. Swartz on October...

Rose Narveson

Rose Narveson

Aug 15, 2012

Rose M. Narveson, age 67 of Grafton, ND passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Rose M. Lorenzen was born June 4, 1945 in St. Andrews Township, ND, the daughter of the late Clyde and Elizabeth (Staskivige) Lorenzen. She grew up and attended school in St. Thomas, ND. Following her education she...

Doris M. Langowski

Doris M. Langowski

Aug 15, 2012

Doris M. Langowski, age 81 of Grafton, ND passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Doris M. French was born August 21, 1930 in Grafton, ND, the daughter of the late Henry and Ernestine (Lessard) French. She grew up in the Oakwood area and attended the St. Aloysius Academy. She began working for...

James E Misialek

James E Misialek

Aug 15, 2012

James E. Misialek, age 69 formerly of Grafton, ND passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Veterans Administration Hospital of Iowa City, IA. James E. Misialek was born December 24, 1942 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Edward and Genevieve (O'Sullivan) Misialek. He graduated from Dilworth High school. Following his education he served in the...

Kristine K. Dusek

Kristine K. Dusek

Aug 14, 2012

Kristine K. "Kris" Dusek, age 49 of Grafton, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Kristine K. Nolte was born April 7, 1963 in Wadena, MN the daughter of Paul and Joanne (Burley) Nolte. She graduated from Sebeka High School in 1981. She attended NDSU for two years and graduated from nursing...

Walter H. Pokrzywinski

Walter H. Pokrzywinski

Aug 9, 2012

Walter H. Pokrzywinski, age 79 of Lankin, ND passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the First Care Health Center of Park River. Walter H. Pokrzywinski was born July 29, 1933 in Oslo, MN the son of the late Walter and Mamie (Witkowski) Pokrzywinski Sr. He attended school in Oslo. Following his education Walter worked for area farmers....

Rene Azael Saenz Sr.

Rene Azael Saenz Sr.

Aug 8, 2012

Rene A. Saenz Sr., age 49 of Grafton, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Rene A. Saenz Sr. was born August 23, 1962 in Weslaco, TX, the son of Rita (Reyes) Saenz and the late Azael Jose Saenz. While growing up the family split their time between North Dakota and Texas....

Bridgette Josephine Jehlicka

Bridgette Josephine Jehlicka

Aug 6, 2012

Bridgette Josephine Jehlicka age 42 of Fordville, ND passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks after a courageous battle with Colon Cancer. Bridgette Josephine Bosh was born January 9, 1970 in Park River, ND, the daughter of Herman A. and Judy A. (Trenda) Bosh. She grew up in Lankin, ND, graduating from the...

Richard A Nelson

Richard A Nelson

Aug 6, 2012

Richard A. Nelson, age 64 of Grafton passed away on Monday, August 06, 2012 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Richard A. Nelson was born March 9, 1948 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Raymond and Margaret (Thorsen) Nelson. He graduated from the Walsh County Agricultural School in Park River, ND. Following his education he went...

Godfrey F. Dvorak

Godfrey F. Dvorak

Aug 5, 2012

Godfrey F. Dvorak, age 94 of Minto, ND passed away on Sunday, August 05, 2012 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Godfrey F. Votava was born November 20, 1917 on the farm near Veseleyville, ND the daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Dusek) Votava. She attended rural schools near Veseleyville. Godfrey was united in marriage to Sidney...

Gayle Ann Swartz

Gayle Ann Swartz

Aug 5, 2012

Gayle A. Swartz age 59 of Lankin, ND passed away on Sunday, August 05, 2012 at First Care Health Center of Park River. Gayle Ann Swartz was born May 24, 1953 in Grafton, ND, the daughter of the late Dale and Alexa (Votava) Swartz. She attended school in Pisek, ND. The family spent summers on the family farm near...

Jay W. Ferguson

Jay W. Ferguson

Aug 3, 2012

Jay W. Ferguson, age 75 of Forest River, ND passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012 at the Sanford Medical Center of Fargo, ND. Jay Willson Ferguson was born December 6, 1936 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Raymond J. and Lily A. (Willson) Ferguson. He graduated from Forest River High School in 1955 and attended NDSU...

Isabel Almond

Isabel Almond

Jul 26, 2012

Isabel Almond, age 100 of Grafton, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Isabel Ramusson was born May 10, 1912 in Pine Creek, MN the daughter of the late Alfred and Matilda (Gryde) Rasmusson. She attended rural schools there. Isabel was united in marriage to Arlie Almond on October 25, 1930 in...

Betty Jean Samson

Betty Jean Samson

Jul 23, 2012

Betty Jean Samson, age 70 of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Betty Jean Samson was born August 11, 1941 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Louis and Meranda (Nelson) Samson. She made her home in Grafton with her family until May 10, 1951 when she moved...

Richard Joseph Heuchert

Richard Joseph Heuchert

Jul 22, 2012

Richard Joseph Heuchert, age 82 of St. Thomas, ND passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the Northwood Deaconess Hospital. He was born June 17, 1930 at Grafton Deaconess Hospital to parents Joseph and Hilda (Puppe) Heuchert. He was baptized July 6, 1930 and confirmed July 23, 1944. He attended school district #54 and graduated from St. Thomas...