Obituaries

Delia Swartz

Delia Swartz

Jun 27, 2010

Delia Swartz, age 91 of Park River, ND passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND. Delia Vislisel was born October 27, 1918 near Pisek, ND the daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Studeny) Vislisel. She attended school in Pisek. Following her education she was united in marriage to Martin Swartz...

Ann M. Hodny

Ann M. Hodny

Jun 22, 2010

Ann M. Hodny, age 62 of Grafton, ND passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND. Ann M. Skaflen was born September 8, 1947 in Grafton, ND the daughter of Herman and Orpha (Knudtson) Skaflen. She graduated from Grafton High School in 1965 and later worked as a court stenographer for Judge...

Norman W. Slivicki

Norman W. Slivicki

Jun 22, 2010

Norman Walter Slivicki, age 80 Moorhead, MN formerly of Minto died peacefully Tuesday June 22, 2010 in the Veterans Hospital Fargo. Norman was born on May 06, 1930 in Cudahy, Wisconsin the son of Frank and Sally (Duray) Slivicki. He attended school in Minto, of which Norman later returned to graduate with his daughter, Debra and the class of...

Joann R. Stoltman

Joann R. Stoltman

Jun 18, 2010

Joann R. Stoltman, age 72 of Minto, ND passed away on Friday, June 18, 2010 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Joann R. Kosmatka was born December 14, 1937 near Oslo, MN the daughter of the late Joseph D. and Rose (Osowski) Kosmatka. She attended rural school near Oslo and then high school in Oslo. Joann moved to...

Gerald Duane Jonasson

Gerald Duane Jonasson

Jun 13, 2010

Gerald Duane "Jerry" Jonasson, age 22 of Edinburg, ND passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Sioux Narrows, Ontario, Canada. Jerry was born September 28, 1987 in Grand Forks, ND the son of Duane and Marjie (Gaarder) Jonasson. He attended schools in Edinburg and graduated from Edinburg High School in 2006. He later attended UND in Grand Forks,...

Martha M. Dahl

Martha M. Dahl

Jun 11, 2010

Martha M. Dahl, age 96 of Park River, ND passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Center of Park River. Martha Marie Cicha was born September 10, 1913 in Veseleyville, ND the daughter of the late Joseph and Elenora (Vesely) Cicha. She attended rural school near Veseleyville. Following her education she was united in marriage...

Carol Sue Franks

Carol Sue Franks

Jun 9, 2010

Carol Franks, 61, of Park River, ND passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in Park River surrounded by family and friends. Carol was born October 6, 1948 in Rhame, ND, the daughter of Charles (Bud) and Fern Sipma. She graduated from Hettinger, ND High School and then attended the University of North Dakota, graduating in 1969 with bachelor's...

John J. Ruzicka

John J. Ruzicka

Jun 5, 2010

John J. "Jack" Ruzicka, age 82 of Grafton, ND passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at his home in Grafton. John J. Ruzicka was born March 8, 1928 in Veseleyville, ND the son of the late Anton and Marie (Rukavicka) Ruzicka. He attended schools near Veseleyville and Pisek, ND. Following his education he enlisted in the United States...

Harold R. Piltingsrud

Harold R. Piltingsrud

Jun 2, 2010

Harold R. Piltingsrud, of Wadena, MN and formerly of Park River, ND passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at the Elder's Home in New York Mills, Minnesota after a period of illness resulting from a debilitating stroke. He was ninety-one years old. He was born in Leeds, ND on September 11, 1918, to Harry and Ruth (Gronvold) Piltingsrud....

Patsy H. Hartje

Patsy H. Hartje

May 21, 2010

Patsy H. Hartje, age 63 of Montgomery, MN and formerly of Grafton, ND passed away on Friday, May 21, 2010 at the Central Nursing Home of LeCenter, MN. Patsy H. Sandvig was born July 13, 1946 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Eldridge and Helen (Babinski) Sandvig. She grew up and attended schools in Grafton. Following her...

Henry Lee Lane

Henry Lee Lane

May 20, 2010

Henry Lee Lane, age 90 of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of St. Thomas, ND passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Valley Eldercare Center of Grand Forks. Henry Lee Lane was born January 25, 1920 in Mobeetie, TX the son of the late Burel Roberd and Myrtle (Meadows) Lane. He grew up and attended schools there....

Alice F. Rose

Alice F. Rose

May 20, 2010

Alice F. Rose, age 61 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Alice F. Henschel was born October 28, 1948 in Drayton, ND the daughter of Ed and Hattie (Greening) Henschel. She attended schools in Clyde and graduated from Munich High School. Alice was united in marriage to Cordell...

Angela V Suda

Angela V Suda

May 20, 2010

Angela Suda, age 101 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Angela V. Dusek was born March 26, 1909 in Veseleyville, ND the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Suda) Dusek. She graduated from 8th grade in Veseleyville.She was united in marriage to William Suda on October 21,...

Ray E. Brown

Ray E. Brown

May 17, 2010

Raymond E. "Ray" Brown, age 83 of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, May 17, 2010 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Raymond E. Brown was born November 10, 1926 in Courtney, ND the son of the late Edwin and Delta (Miller) Brown. He grew up and attended school in Jamestown, ND. Ray enlisted in the United States...

Muriel M. Gjein

Muriel M. Gjein

May 15, 2010

Muriel M. Gjein, age 104, of Grafton, ND passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Muriel M. Gjein was born March 18, 1906 in Rural Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Martin and Hannah (Buom) Larson. She grew up in Grafton and attended country school. Muriel was united in marriage to...

Ila Eikenberry

Ila Eikenberry

May 12, 2010

Ila V. Eikenberry, age 85 of Grafton, ND passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Ila V. Bjerke was born November 7, 1924 near Hoople, ND the daughter of the late Axel and Ida (Erlandson) Bjerke. She grew up and attended school there. Ila was united in marriage to Russell "Red" Eikenberry...

Walter L Hewitt

Walter L Hewitt

May 11, 2010

Walter L. "Bud" Hewitt age 87 of Minto, ND passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Walter L. Hewitt was born June 10, 1922 in Minto, ND the son of the late Lorne and Carrie (Woods) Hewitt. He graduated from Minto High School and attended UND in Grand Forks for one year....

Ruth M. Rutherford

Ruth M. Rutherford

May 5, 2010

Ruth M. Rutherford, age 93 of Grafton, ND passed away on Wednesday, May 05, 2010 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Ruth M. Morstad was born May 6, 1916 near Fordville, ND the daughter of the late Ole and Gina (Espelien) Morstad. She attended schools near Fordville and Lankin. Following her education, Ruth worked as a housekeeper in...

Olafur Horgdal

Olafur Horgdal

Apr 29, 2010

Olafur Horgdal, age 81 of Gardar, ND passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at the Wedgewood Manor of Cavalier, ND. Olafur Horgdal was born November 4, 1928 near Regina, Sasketchwan Canada, the son of the late Wilhelm and Olaf (Olafson) Horgdal. He moved to the United States with his family and attended school here. He was united in...

Alvin Miskavige

Alvin Miskavige

Apr 18, 2010

Alvin Miskavige, age 88 of Minto, ND passed away on Sunday April 18, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Alvin Miskavige was born February 18, 1922 in Drayton, ND the son of the late Isadore and Pauline (Jagielski) Miskavige. As a small child he moved with his family to Minto, ND where he grew up and attended...