Obituaries

Jan 18, 2009

Hattie H. Schanilec, age 100, Veseleyville, ND died January, 18, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Center of Park River. Hattie H. Dvorak was born May 14, 1908 near Veseleyville, ND, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Sobolik) Dvorak. She attended schools in Veseleyville and Voss, ND. She married Joseph J. Schanilec on October 9, 1934. They lived...

Jan 16, 2009

Marie A. Jacobson, age 80 of Grafton, ND passed away on Friday, January 16, 2009 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Marie A. Erlanson was born May 4, 1928 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Gilbert and Helga (Gullickson) Erlanson. She attended the Glenwood School District #13 near Nash. Marie was united in marriage to Kenneth...

Jan 15, 2009

Paul C. Benjaminson, age 82 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Paul C. Benjaminson was born September 8, 1926 in Gardar, ND the son of the late Gudmundur and Gudrun (Halldorson) Benjaminson. He graduated from Edinburg High School in 1944. In December of 1944 he enlisted in the...

Jan 15, 2009

Lloyd M. Johnson, age 81 of Park River, ND passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at the Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. Lloyd M. Johnson was born August 8, 1927 in Canby, MN the son of the late John and Marie (Swanson) Olson. He attended schools in Fosston, MN. Following his education he worked on the...

Jan 12, 2009

Olga P. Rheaume, age 91 of Edinburg, ND passed away on Monday, January 12, 2009 at the Borg Pioneer Memorial Home in Mountain. Olga P. Steen was born November 6, 1917 near Edinburg, ND the daughter of the late Amund and Oline (Holm) Steen. She grew up and attended school in Edinburg. Following her education she worked in Grafton...

Jan 12, 2009

Adeline G. Windingland, age 90 of Fargo, ND and formerly of Edinburg, ND passed away on Monday, January 12, 2009 at the Palliative Care Unit of MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, ND. Adeline G. Lindell was born February 28, 1918 near Park River, ND the daughter of P. Arthur and Annetta (Stenerson) Lindell. She attended elementary school at the Garfield...

Jan 10, 2009

Heidon Paige Barta, infant daughter of Chad Barta and Stephanie Bealer was born and died on January 10, 2009 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Heidon is survived by her parents of Minto, ND; siblings: Kaylyn Thomas, Minto, ND; Robert and Bailey Bealer, Coeur D-Alene,, ID; maternal grandparents, Robert and Jeanne Thomas, Minto, ND; paternal...

Jan 10, 2009

Gladys H. Selliken age 95 of Grafton passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Gladys Henrietta Selliken was born December 15, 1913 at the family home in Grafton. She grew up and attended schools in Grafton. Following her education she worked at the Grafton State School and the Ben Franklin Store. She...

Jan 4, 2009

Eva Mae Suda, age 74 of Grafton, ND passed away Sunday, January 04, 2009 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Eva Mae Sevigny was born January 15, 1934 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Leon and Clara (Dumas) Sevigny. She grew up and attended school in Grafton, ND. Following her education she worked as a bookkeeper...

Dec 29, 2008

Mina Marifjeren, age 101 of Adams, ND passed away on Monday, December 29, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Center of Park River, ND. Mina Marifjeren was born September 2, 1907 at her parents farm near Adams.  She was the daughter of the late Knute and Ida (Qually) Boe.  She grew up on the farm and attended school at Fairview...

Dec 28, 2008

Georgia Hennessey, age 93 of Park River, ND passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Center of Park River. No services will be held at this time. A memorial service to honor her life will be held in July.

Georgia was born April 25, 1915 in rural Veseleyville, ND the daughter of the late...

Dec 28, 2008

Mary D. Stoltman, age 67 of Minto, ND passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at the Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Mary D. Wisniewski was born December 8, 1941 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Louis and Isabelle (Moga) Wisniewski. She grew up and attended school in Minto, graduating from Minto High School. She attended St....

Dec 27, 2008

Lloyd Dale Anderson, age 85 of Hoople, ND passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the Borg Pioneer Memorial Home of Mountain, ND. Lloyd Dale Anderson was born December 23, 1923 in Hoople, ND the son of the late Wilford and Isabelle (Nicholson) Anderson. He grew up and attended schools in Hoople. Following his education he worked as...

Dec 24, 2008

Aurel F. DeSautel, age 78 of Grafton passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Aurel F. DeSautel was born November 24, 1930 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Albert and Marie (Campbell) DeSautel. He graduated from Grafton High school and then attended the University of North Dakota for one year....

Dec 21, 2008

Elaine W. Rutherford, age 86 of Grand Forks and formerly of Grafton, ND passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Elaine Wendelbo was born October 14, 1922 in Farmington Township of Walsh County, ND the daughter of the late Axel and Laura (Sondeland) Wendelbo. She attended the Bell School Dictrict #5 near...

Dec 18, 2008

Irene Kilichowski, age 87 of Minto, ND passed away Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton, ND. Irene Eurich was born September 25, 1921 in Dunseith, ND the daughter of the late David and Eva (Kraft) Eurich. She grew up and attended school there. Following her education she worked in the Dunseith area. She moved...

Dec 9, 2008

Isabel C. Klave, age 107 of Minto, ND passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Isabel C. Kosmatka was born October 29, 1901 in Pulaski Township of Walsh County, ND. She was raised by her grandparents and attended school at the St. Stanislaus Convent in Warsaw, ND.  Isabel married Leo Klave Jr....

Dec 9, 2008

Vendelyn F. "Windy" Burianek, age 90 of Grafton, ND quietly passed away on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 surrounded by his family. Vendelyn F. Burianek was born October 20, 1918 in Veseleyville, ND the son of the late John and Agnes (Dusek) Burianek. He grew up and attended school in Veseleyville. Following his education he farmed in the Veseleyville area....

Dec 7, 2008

Mildred L. "Mid" Hartje, age 80 of Glasston, ND passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the Knute Nelson Nursing Home in Alexandria, MN surrounded by her family.

Mildred Lorenn Hartje was born on November 10, 1928 at the Dickie House in Glasston, ND under the midwifery of Eliza Dickie. She was the daughter of the late...

Dec 6, 2008

George Stark, age 81 of Grafton, ND passed away on Saturday, December 06, 2008 at the Woodside Village, 4000 Valley Square in Grand Forks, ND. George Stark was born September 26, 1927 in Morton County, ND the son of the late James and Eva (Taylor) Stark. He attended school in Mandan and graduated from Mandan High School in 1945....