Obituaries

Sep 8, 2024

Elizabeth R. “Betty” Soukup, age 93 of Lankin, ND, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the Park River Good Samaritan Center.

Betty Votava was born May 21, 1931 on the family farm near Veseleyville, ND, the daughter of the late George and Anna (Suda) Votava.  She was baptized at the St. Luke’s Catholic Church in...

Sep 8, 2024

Joanne Avanelle Anderson

May 1936 - September 2024

Joanne Avanelle Anderson was born to Daniel “Lloyd” and Lucille (Wick) Ferguson on May 14, 1936.  She left this earth on September 8, 2024.  She was very proud of her Scottish heritage.

She...

Sep 6, 2024

Larry Houser, 78, has blown his final whistle after a battle with cancer.

He grew up on the family farm in rural ND graduating at the top of his class from a one room schoolhouse. Graduating from WCAS in 1964, Larry headed to Valley City with a basketball scholarship and a coffee can...

Sep 6, 2024

Maryetta J. Nelson, age 71 of St. Thomas, ND passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Unity Hospital of Grafton, ND.

Maryetta Jean Gandesbery was born on February 27th, 1953, in Moorhead, Minnesota. She attended high school in Lankin, North Dakota. She then married Keith L. Nelson on August 10, 1972....

Sep 6, 2024

Betty Ann Riske “Betsy”, aged 92, passed away on September 6, 2024 at the St. Vincent Care Center in Bismarck, ND. She was a beloved mother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Betty was born on January 17, 1932 in Milton, ND, to Martin and Rowena Skaro...

Sep 1, 2024

Donald D. Ganssle, age 86 of St. Thomas, North Dakota, passed away Sunday, September, 1 2024 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton.

Donald Duane Ganssle was born June 19, 1938 in Grafton, North Dakota, the son of the late Garfield and Ella (Dietrich) Ganssle.  He graduated from St. Thomas High School and...

Sep 1, 2024

Edith Einarson, age 90 of Grafton, ND and formerly Edinburg, ND passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Edith McKay was born in South Olga Township, Cavalier County, North Dakota on the family farm to the late William and Armanda (Monnett) McKay.  She attended country school in rural...

Aug 31, 2024

Elaine Trana, age 92 of Park River, ND (formerly of Hoople, ND) passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Center of Park River.

Elaine Wittkopp was born April 3, 1932 in Breckenridge, Minnesota to the late Charles and Tena (Buchholz) Wittkopp.  She was raised and attended school in Wyndmere, ND.

On...

Aug 29, 2024

Diane Slominski, 75, of Minto, ND passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on August 29, 2024 after a short battle with aggressive cancer.

Diane Dorothy Osowski was born on November 16, 1948 in Grand Forks, ND to parents of Harry and Dorothy (Rogalla) Osowski.  She was raised in rural Oslo, MN...

Aug 25, 2024

Roderick M. Praska, age 59, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital of Minneapolis, MN after a short illness.

Rod was the son of Declan and the late Rosalie Praska.  He was born and raised in Grafton, ND.  Rod was a graduated of Grafton High School.

After graduation, he moved to California...

Aug 25, 2024

Mark Allen Nygard of Edinburg ND, born August 29th 1962 to Orlyn and Joyce Nygard, died August 25 2024. He passed at home in the comfort of his wife Dianne Schmidt Nygard early Sunday morning.

Mark was a kind man who lived a quiet lifestyle. He spent many years trucking for Johnson farms...

Aug 24, 2024

Harriet D. Prigge Scharmer, 86 of Drayton, North Dakota passed away peacefully August 24, 2024, after a long battle with dementia at Valley Senior Living on 42nd, Hearthstone, Grand Forks, North Dakota. The family wants to express their sincere appreciation for the staff at Valley Senior Living for all their care given to mother.

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Aug 23, 2024

Sylvia (Reimers) Madson was born November 6, 1938 to Ehler and Sadie Reimers, of rural Petersburg, ND. She grew up a red-headed country girl with a love for the outdoors and music. She learned to play piano at a young age, a talent she would share with others for the rest of her life. She was a smart one,...

Aug 21, 2024

Winten A. Gunderson, age 98 of Grafton, North Dakota, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Winten A. Gunderson was born November 20, 1925 in Esmond, North Dakota, the son of the late Asle and Ida (Erickson) Gunderson.  He was baptized and confirmed at Esmond Trinity Lutheran...

Aug 18, 2024

Stacey Marie Herman, age 54, of Newfolden, MN, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  She was diagnosed in November 2021.

Stacey was born on November 18th, 1969, in Watertown, SD, to William “Bill” and Sharon (Rasmussen) Herman.  She graduated from Watertown High School in 1988.  ...

Aug 11, 2024

Robert J. Crotty, age 67 of Grafton, ND passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the Lutheran Sunset Home.

Robert Joseph Crotty was born May 2, 1957 in Grafton to the late Dominic and Rose Marie (Monette) Crotty.  He was raised in Pembina, ND and attended Pembina Public Schools.  After his education he began working for...

Aug 10, 2024

Isabelle D. Copeland, age 93 of Crystal, North Dakota passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at her home near Crystal.

Isabelle Dolan was born February 23, 1931 in Long Island, New York, the daughter of the late John McDonald and Virginia (Dolan) Cromwell.  She graduated high school in New York and received her...

Aug 7, 2024

Maynard S. Kadlec, age 86 of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of the Lankin area passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his home in Grand Forks.

Maynard Stanley Kadlec was born June 25, 1938 in Latona Township, Walsh County, ND the son of the late Louis and Lillian (Bina) Kadlec. He attended rural school in...

Aug 6, 2024

Wanda A. Hall, age 97 of Moorhead, Minnesota and formerly of Edinburg, North Dakota passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Eventide Nursing Home in Moorhead.

Wanda Adele Nelson was born April 14, 1927 in Grafton, North Dakota the daughter of the late Willy Nelson and Alice (Brunsvold) Hanson.  She graduated from Edinburg High School and...

Aug 5, 2024

Leland “Lenny” Jelinek, age 76 of Grand Forks, ND, checked out and won’t be saying “WHAT” anymore as of Monday, August 5, 2024.  He was born May 27, 1948 in Grafton, ND, the son of Alexander and Aileen (Simpkin) Jelinek of Pisek, ND. He attended Pisek Elementary and High School and graduated in 1966.  He then attended UND in...