Obituaries

Eilene Nygard

Eilene Nygard

May 22, 2009

Eilene J. "Ike" Nygard, age 87 of Grafton, ND passed away on Friday, May 22, 2009 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Eilene J. Mohagen was born September 13, 1921 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Ingvald and Julia (Warlof) Mohagen. She graduated from Grafton High School  and attended Dakota Business College in Fargo, ND. She...

Frank Narloch Sr.

Frank Narloch Sr.

May 20, 2009

Frank Raymond Narloch, Sr, age 68 of Fordville, ND passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at his home in Fordville. Frank R. Narloch was born February 26, 1941 to Joseph and Frances (Passa) Narloch. After graduating from Drayton High School in 1958, he attended college at UND for massage therapy, UCLA of California and Kansas City, MO where...

Patrick O'Toole

Patrick O'Toole

May 20, 2009

Patrick P. O'Toole, age 75 of Crystal, ND passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Center of Park River. Patrick P. O'Toole was born August 23, 1933 the son of the late Robert F. and Margaret (DeSautel) O'Toole.  He grew up and attended school in Crystal.  He then attended NDSU.  Following his education he returned home...

Alma Gallagher

Alma Gallagher

May 19, 2009

Alma Gallagher, age 99 of Grafton, ND passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Alma Samson was born March 18, 1910 in Oakwood, ND the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (LaBerge) Samson. She graduated from Grafton High School and Valley City State Teachers College. Alma married Bernard Gallagher on June...

Scott Stull

Scott Stull

May 18, 2009

Scott Stull, age 77 of St. Thomas, ND and formerly of Glasston, ND passed away at his home in St. Thomas. Leo Scott Stull was born January 22, 1932 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Myron and Lillian (Wang) Stull. He attended elementary school in Glasston, ND and graduated from the Walsh County Agricultural School in Park...

Clara Coffey

Clara Coffey

May 14, 2009

Clara G. "Chub" Coffey, age 95 of Minto, ND, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Center of Park River. Clara G. Mach was born May 20, 1913 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Curtin) Mach. She attended schools in Warsaw, Grafton and graduated from Minto High School. She received her...

Howard Johnson

Howard Johnson

May 10, 2009

Howard J. Johnson, age 86 of Mesa, AZ and formerly of Grafton died Sunday at the Banner Baywood Hospital of Mesa, AZ. Howard J. Johnson was born April 1, 1923 near Park River, ND the son of the late Peder and Laura (Flaten) Johnson. He attended rural school near Park River and graduated from the Walsh County Agricultural School...

Alice Lund

Alice Lund

May 7, 2009

Alice J. Lund, age 58 of Park River, ND died Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the MeritCare Hospital of Fargo, ND. Alice J. Gorde was born June 22, 1950 to the late Clarence Gorde and Adeline (Gorde) Shaw in Grafton, North Dakota.  Alice attended and graduated from the Walsh County Agricultural School, Park River, ND.  She then attended and...

Arnold Jarolimek

Arnold Jarolimek

May 6, 2009

Arnold L. "Arnie" Jarolimek, age 57 of Moorhead, MN and formerly of Forest River, ND passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 peacefully in his sleep at his home. Arnold Lucas Jarolimek was born January 25, 1952 in Grafton, ND the son of Angela (Kubesh) Jarolimek and the late Matt E. Jarolimek. He grew up and attended school in...

Winifred Fedje

Winifred Fedje

May 1, 2009

Winifred "Winnie" Fedje, age 89 of Hoople, ND passed away on Friday, May 01, 2009 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Winnifred Fedje was born June 4, 1919 to Ole and Hannah (Huseby) Fedje at Hoople, ND. She grew up in the community of Hoople, graduating from Hoople High School. She received her education at Drews Business College...

Jake Hodny

Jake Hodny

Apr 29, 2009

Jacob (Jake) Charles Hodny, 82, of Grafton, North Dakota died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at his home in Grafton. Jake was born to Jacob and Mary (Urban) Hodny in Cleveland Township, Walsh County, North Dakota November 1, 1926. He was united in marriage to Marjorie M. Soukup, October 19, 1957 at St. Peter and Paul church, Bechyne, ND. They...

Jake C. Hodny

Jake C. Hodny

Apr 29, 2009

Jacob (Jake) Charles Hodny, 82, of Grafton, North Dakota died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at his home in Grafton. Jake was born to Jacob and Mary (Urban) Hodny in Cleveland Township, Walsh County, North Dakota November 1, 1926. He was united in marriage to Marjorie M. Soukup, October 19, 1957 at St. Peter and Paul church, Bechyne, ND. They...

David Niemann

David Niemann

Apr 27, 2009

David J. Niemann, age 37 of Crystal, ND passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND. David John Niemann was born June 29, 1971 in Cavalier, ND the son of Donna (Lunde) and the late Albert E. Niemann. He attended and graduated from Valley Public School.  He then attended University of Mary...

Cyril Dusek

Cyril Dusek

Apr 27, 2009

Cyril J. "Cy" Dusek, age 79 of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Banner Gardens Hospice House of Mesa, AZ. Cyril James Dusek was born March 10, 1930 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Jerome and Mamie (Votava) Dusek. He grew up and attended school in Veseleyville, ND. Following his education he...

Floyd Seeba

Floyd Seeba

Apr 26, 2009

Floyd L. Seeba, age 83 of Grafton, ND passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2009 at his home near Grafton. Floyd L. Seeba was born July 21, 1925 in Acton Township of Walsh County, ND the son of the late William and Martha (Penno) Seeba. He attended the Distrcit #57 School in Acton Township. Following his education he farmed...

Dorothy Thomasson

Dorothy Thomasson

Apr 22, 2009

Dorothy S. Thomasson, age 91 of Gardar, ND passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital of Cavalier, ND. Dorothy S. Arason was born January 21, 1918 in Edinburg, ND the daughter of the late Frederick and Augusta (Laifur) Arason. She attended schools in Edinburg, Neche, and Bathgate and graduated from Mountain High School...

Muriel Mccauley

Muriel Mccauley

Apr 22, 2009

Muriel J. McCauley, age 95 of St. Paul, MN and formerly of Park River, ND died Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at her home in St. Paul. Muriel J. Ford was born January 16, 1914 in Kensington Township near Park River, ND the daughter of the late David and Jennie (Robb) Ford. She graduated from the Walsh County Agricultural School...

Evelyn Janousek

Evelyn Janousek

Apr 19, 2009

Evelyn M. Janousek, age 93 of Grafton, ND went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton, ND. Evelyn Marie Linhart was born January 16, 1916 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late William and Anna (Lust) Linhart. She grew up and attended rural school near Grafton.  Evelyn was...

Myron Lafontaine

Myron Lafontaine

Apr 18, 2009

Myron LaFontaine, age 62 of Grafton passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009 at his home. Myron was born July 23, 1946 to the late Chris and Lillian (Burcham) LaFontaine in Rolla, ND.  He attended and graduated from school in Belcourt.  After his graduation he moved to San Jose, CA where he attended trade school.  Myron returned to North Dakota...

Vincent Bogert

Vincent Bogert

Apr 18, 2009

Vincent H. Bogert, age 87 of Park River, ND passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Center of Park River. Vincent H. Bogert was born August 4, 1921 in Inkster, ND the son of the late Charles W. and Eva (Moreland) Bogert. He grew up and attended school there. Following his education Vincent worked as...