Obituaries

Alice C. Setnes

Alice C. Setnes

Sep 30, 2010

Alice C. Setnes, age 89 of Park River, ND and formerly of Adams, ND passed on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Center of Park River, ND where she had lived since November 15, 2002. Alice Constance Bjerke was born March 31, 1921, the youngest child of Olaf and Olivia (Olson) Bjerke in Tiber Township, Walsh County,...

Laverne V. Gaarder

Laverne V. Gaarder

Sep 26, 2010

LaVerne V. Gaarder, Age 83 of Edmore, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at her daughters' home in Edinburg. LaVerne V. Vorachek was born January 19, 1927 in Lankin, ND the daughter of the late James H. and Mayme (Swartz) Vorachek. She graduated from Lankin High School and continued her education at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis graduating...

Johann Sigurdur Isfeld

Johann Sigurdur Isfeld

Sep 22, 2010

Johann Sigurdur "Sigurd" Isfeld, age 91 of Gardar, ND passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital of Cavalier. Johann Sigurdur Isfeld was born May 6, 1919 on the family farm near Gardar, ND the son of the late Steingrimur and Anna Katrin (Stephansdottir) Isfeld. He grew up and graduated from High School in...

Marillyn J. Goldstone

Marillyn J. Goldstone

Sep 22, 2010

Marillyn J. "Kelly" Goldstone, age 76 of Grafton, ND passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at her home in Grafton. Marillyn Jewell "Kelly" Connell was born April 7, 1934 in Detroit, MI the daughter of the late Myron and Jewell (Stonefield) Connell. She moved to Northern Minnesota and graduated from Blackduck High School. She was united in marriage...

Allen H. Myrvik

Allen H. Myrvik

Sep 18, 2010

Allen H. Myrvik, age 80 of Fairdale, ND passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Center of Osnabrock, ND. Allen H. Myrvik was born April 24, 1930 at Edmore, ND the son of the late Nils and Olga (Samdahl) Myrvik. He attended Highland township school near Fairdale. He entered the United States Army on November...

Ruby Lamont

Ruby Lamont

Sep 15, 2010

Ruby LaMont, age 98 of Grafton, ND passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the Lutheran Sunset Home, where she was a resident for the past 12 years. Ruby June Coats was born June 10, 1912 in rural Grafton, ND, the daughter of the late Ernest and Gena (Knudson) Coats. She married Ira LaMont April 23, 1932 in Grafton,...

Marsha E. Axvig

Marsha E. Axvig

Sep 12, 2010

Marsha E. Axvig, age 60 of Adams, ND passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the First Care Health Center of Park River. Marsha E. Fjeld was born June 7, 1950 in Grafton, ND the daughter of Kenneth and Eleanor (Ingulsrud) Fjeld. She graduated from the Walsh County Agricultural School in Park River, ND in 1968. Marsha was...

Mason Fisher

Mason Fisher

Sep 12, 2010

Mason Fisher, age 84 of Grafton, ND passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Mason Fisher was born April 27, 1926 in Grafton, ND the son of the late George and Mary (Brandon) Fisher. He attended Sinkler rural school near Grafton. After his education Mason enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served in...

Kenneth C. Porter

Kenneth C. Porter

Sep 8, 2010

Kenneth C. "Butch" Porter, age 69 of Park River, ND passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Triumph Hospital in Fargo, ND. Kenneth C. "Butch" Porter was born May 23, 1941 in Park River, ND the son of the late Charles and Lorraine (Diemert) Porter. Kenneth grew up and attended school in Park River graduating from Walsh County...

Mark J. Novak

Mark J. Novak

Sep 5, 2010

Mark J. Novak, , age 83 of Lankin, ND passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at the First Care Health Center of Park River. Mark J. Novak was born July 5, 1927 on the family farm near Pisek, ND the son of the late John T. and Mary (Jelinek) Novak. He grew up and attended school there. Following...

Micah P. Gilleshammer

Micah P. Gilleshammer

Sep 4, 2010

Micah P. Gilleshammer, age 23 of Durango, Colorado and formerly of St. Thomas, ND passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at his home in Durango. Micah Gilleshammer was born February 19, 1987 in Grafton, ND the son of Guy Gilleshammer and Lilly (Jerry) "Anhorn" Lysengen. He grew up and attended school in St. Thomas, ND graduating in 2006....

Herbert W. Presteng

Herbert W. Presteng

Sep 2, 2010

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather Herbert Willard Presteng, age 94, of Grafton, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2010. He was born March 11, 1916 to Adolph and Dorothea (Bjerke) Presteng in rural Grafton, where he lived his entire life until moving to the Lutheran Sunset Home with his wife three years ago. Herb was a...

Werner H Horter

Werner H Horter

Aug 30, 2010

Werner H. "Vern" Horter, age 86 of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, August 30, 2010 at his home in Grafton. Vern was born April 19, 1924 in Radium, MN the son of the late Albert and Jeanne (Ruch) Horter. He attended first grade in Radium, then moved to Thief River Falls, MN with his family where he completed...

Ernest E. Bina

Ernest E. Bina

Aug 29, 2010

Ernest E. Bina, age 88 of Park River, ND formerly of Lankin, ND passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Center of Park River. Ernest E. Bina was born June 3, 1922 to the late Michael L. and Josephine J. (Brodina) Bina. He attended rural school near Lankin. Following his education he began farming. Ernest was...

Richard L. Charrier

Richard L. Charrier

Aug 29, 2010

Richard L. "Dick" Charrier, age 74 of Park River, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the First Care Health Center of Park River. Richard Louis Charrier was born February 4, 1936 in Langdon, ND the son of the late Louis F. and Louise C. (Schefter) Charrier. He graduated from St. Alphonsus High School in Langdon, ND in...

Robert J. Olsen

Robert J. Olsen

Aug 28, 2010

Robert J. "Bob" Olsen age 59 of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of Park River, ND passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Robert J. Olsen was born March 24, 1951 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Bennie and Margaret (Collins) Olsen. He graduated from the Walsh County Agricultural School...

Alvina L. Nygard

Alvina L. Nygard

Aug 24, 2010

Alvina L. Nygard, age 88 of Edinburg, ND passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Center of Osnabrock, ND. Alvina L. Sholey was born April 1, 1922 in Fairdale, ND the daughter of the late Tallak and Hilma (Lofgren) Sholey. She graduated from High School in Fairdale, ND. Following her education she was united in...

Douglas Allen Steiner

Douglas Allen Steiner

Aug 24, 2010

Douglas Allen Steiner, age 48 of the Grafton Developmental Center passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Douglas Allen Steiner was born February 10, 1962 in Richardton, ND the son of Anton and Caroline (Kuntz) Steiner. He was a loving person to be with all his life. He moved to the Developmental...

Ethel L. Brekke

Ethel L. Brekke

Aug 19, 2010

Ethel L. Brekke, age 102 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Ethel L. Torblaa was born May 8, 1908 in Osage, IA the daughter of the late Leonard and Emma (Elthon) Torblaa. She moved with her family to Grafton, ND and graduated from High School in 1926. She...

Ken Mcguire

Ken Mcguire

Aug 13, 2010

Ken McGuire, age 57 of East Grand Forks, MN and formerly of Oslo, MN passed away on Friday, August 13, 2010 at his home in East Grand Forks, MN. Ken McGuire was born July 1, 1953 in Grand Forks, ND the son of the late Edward and Virginia (Sass) McGuire. He attended schools in East Grand Forks, MN and...