Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 18, 2009

Dorothy M. Slama, age 92 of Cavalier, ND and formerly of Milton, ND passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Wedgewood Manor of Cavalier, ND. Dorothy M. Skaro was born November 20, 1916 in Milton, ND the daughter of the late Martin and Rowena (Stewart) Skaro. She grew up and attended school there. Following her education she...

Apr 16, 2009

Richmond H. Lapp, age 79 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Richmond was born December 22, 1929 in St. Vincent, MN the son of the late Richard and Lillian (Anderson) Lapp. He attended grade school in St. Vincent, MN and high school at the Northeast School of Agriculture...

Apr 16, 2009

Mandy V. LeBlanc, age 30 of East Grand Forks, MN and formerly of Grafton passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks after a long courageous battle with diabetes.

Mandy V. LeBlanc was born January 26, 1979 in Rock Springs, WY the daughter of Allen LeBlanc and Marilynn Moen. She grew up...

Apr 15, 2009

Mildred V. Johnson, age 93 of Grafton, ND passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Mildred V. Zeller was born March 18, 1916 in Cavalier, ND the daughter of the late Dan and Anna (Zimmerman) Zeller. She grew up and attended school in Pembina County. Mildred was united in marriage toWilbur...

Apr 14, 2009

Timothy J. "Tim" Erovick, age 54 of Park River, ND passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the Meritcare Hospital of Fargo.  Timothy James Erovick was born October 31, 1954 in Grafton, ND the son of the late James Arthur and Ardith (Hovland) Erovick. He grew up and attended school in Park River, graduating from Park River High...

Apr 14, 2009

Lynus J. Sobolik left this life to be reunited with his wife Toodie on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Lynus J. Sobolik was born July 9, 1921 in Pisek, ND the son of the late John and Clara (Karnik) Sobolik. He attended rural schools, graduating in 1936. Lynus served in the Army Air Corp from 1942 - 1944. Following his...

Apr 12, 2009

Frank B. Narloch, age 79 of Minto, ND passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at the Valley Eldercare Center of Grand Forks. Frank B. Narloch was born July 24, 1929 on the family farm near Forest River, ND to Bernard J. and Julia (Danielski) Narloch. He graduated from the Forest River High School in 1947. He later...

Apr 12, 2009

Jared Scott Udby, age 27 of Adams, ND passed away on April 12, 2009 near Park River, ND. Jared Scott Udby was born November 8, 1981 in Park River, ND the son of the Wayne Udby and Donna (Lynn) Schmiess. He grew up and attended school in Adams, graduating in 2000. He attended the Northland Community Technical College in...

Apr 12, 2009

Jared Scott Udby, age 27 of Adams, ND passed away on April 12, 2009 near Park River, ND. Jared Scott Udby was born November 8, 1981 in Park River, ND the son of the Wayne Udby and Donna (Lynn) Schmiess. He grew up and attended school in Adams, graduating in 2000. He attended the Northland Community Technical College in...

Apr 10, 2009

Mary H. Seboe, age 79 of Park River, ND passed away on Friday, April 10, 2009 at the First Care Health Center of Park River. Mary H. Lohse was born September 20, 1929 near Park River, ND the daughter of the late August and Elsie (Dencker) Lohse. She attended rural school in Golden Township and graduated from Edinburg High...