Obituaries

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....

Dec 5, 2008

Mary A. Klug, age 95 of Grafton, ND passed away on Friday, December 5, 2008 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Mary A. Paukert was born October 10, 1913 in Sauter Township of Walsh County, ND the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Kubat) Paukert. She graduated from High School in Sauter Township. Following her education she...

Dec 4, 2008

Ronnie J.Fellman, age 17 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, December 04, 2008 at the St. Mary's Hospital of Rochester, MN after a seven year battle with cancer. Ronald J. Fellman was born February 3, 1991 in Grafton, ND the son of David and Susan (Johnson) Fellman. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. He...

Dec 1, 2008

Joel M. Fedje, age 95 of Hoople, ND passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Joel M. Fedje was born November 4, 1913 in Makoti, ND, the son of the late Andrew and Stena (Holum) Fedje.  He grew up and attended school there.  Joel moved to Hoople, ND in 1934 and started...

Nov 29, 2008

Agnes M. Richotte, age 88 of Park River, ND passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the Good Samaritan Center of Park River. Agnes M. Smith was born February 3, 1920 in Langdon, ND the daughter of the late Peter and Jean (Murie) Smith. She grew up and attended school there. Agnes was united in marriage to Albert...

Nov 29, 2008

Phillip C. Manning, age 54 of Beulah, ND and formerly of Crystal, ND died Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital of Cavalier, ND. Phillip C. Manning was born August 9, 1954 in Worthington, MN the son of Arnold and Donna (Kuehl) Von Behren. He grew up in Roseville, MN and graduated from High School in...

Nov 24, 2008

On November 24 th our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called Barbara W. Vollrath to be with Him at His side in Heaven. She celebrated her 100 th birthday this past July. Barbara was born July 22, 1908 the daughter of the late Henry and Ella (Steinke) Dietrich at McArthur, ND. On January 26, 1926 she was united in...

Nov 18, 2008

Torfin E. Evenson, age 90, of Grafton, ND, passed away peacefully at the Meritcare Hospitalin Fargo on Tuesday morning November 18, 2008.

Torfin E. Evenson was born on December 25, 1917 the son of the late Walter and Ragnild (Midboe) Evenson. He attended elementary school at the Monson School, District 114, Fertile Township in Walsh County. He...

Nov 17, 2008

Louise A. Tibert age 87 of Minto, ND passed away on Monday, November 17, 2008 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND. Louise Ann Wosick was born April 27, 1921 in Pulaski Township near Warsaw, ND the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Merchlewicz) Wosick. She attended rural schools in Pulaski Township and later the convent in...

Nov 14, 2008

Ole E. Christensen, age 91 of Osnabrock, ND passed away on Friday, November 14, 2008 at the Maple Manor Care Center of Langdon, ND. Ole E. Christensen was born October 25, 1917 near Osnabrock, ND the son of the late Albert and Agnes (White) Christensen. He attended schools in Osnabrock Township, Easby Township and Osnabrock. Following his education he...

Nov 13, 2008

Grace Ann Wedel, the youngest of six children, was born to Harry and Marie Toews Wedel at Bethel Home in Montezuma, Kansas on January 15, 1956. She quietly left this world on November 13, 2008, surround by her sisters and nephews who meant so much to her.  It was a beautiful passing.  She reached the age of fifty-two years....

Nov 12, 2008

Lowell H. Sukstorf, age 77 of Adams, ND passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Lowell H. Sukstorf was born April 24, 1931 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Hans and Emma (Krause) Sukstorf. He grew up in Adams and graduated from High School there. After graduation he began farming with...

Nov 11, 2008

Beulah Olgeirson, 88, passed away on 11 Nov, 2008, at the Good Samaritan Center, Osnabrock, ND, from age related health problems.

Sigurbjorg Beulah Thorsteinson was born May 31, 1920, at the rural Gardar Township (Pembina County) home of her parents, Anna Margret (Jonasson) and Valdimar Jacob Thorsteinson.

She graduated from Gardar High School and received a...

Nov 7, 2008

Elmer O. Hammer age 88, formerly of Fairdale, ND passed away peacefully at the Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton, ND, surrounded by his loving family. Elmer O. Hammer was born August 26, 1920 in Fairdale, ND the son of the late Olaf and Martha (Westby) Hammer.

He grew up and graduated from Fairdale High School. After...

Nov 7, 2008

Henry J. Corneillie Sr. age 78 of Grafton, ND died Friday, November 7, 2008 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Henry J. Corneillie Sr. was born February 27, 1930 in Joliette, ND the son of the late Gaston and Helen (Depreiter) Corneillie Sr. He grew up and attended rural school there. Following his education he worked on the...

Nov 6, 2008

Donna R. Mattson, age 73 of Grafton, ND passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the Lutheran Sunset Home surrounded by her loving family. Donna R. McMahon was born July 27, 1935 in Coeur d'Alene, ID the daughter of the late Melvin "Bud" and Marion (Williams) McMahon.  She grew up and graduated from high school in Lewiston, ID.  She...