Obituaries

Feb 4, 2023

Bertha A. Hodny, age 94 of Park River, ND, formerly of Lankin died Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society, Park River, ND.

Bertha Ann Votava was born October 24, 1928 to George and Anna (Suda) Votava in Veseleyville, ND. She attended Veseleyville School.  She was united in marriage to Fred W. Hodny on June...

Feb 2, 2023

Janet Faye (Hanevold) Nelson, 73, Minnetonka, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and family, on Feb. 2nd, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN. Janet came into this world on July 3rd, 1949 in Fargo, ND, the first of 11 siblings born to Harold and Florence (Woinarowicz) Hanevold. She grew up in Grafton, ND, and attended...

Feb 2, 2023

Larry “Lars” D. McMillian, age 80 of Grafton, ND passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton, after a brief battle with cancer.

Larry Dean McMillian was born on July 19, 1942, the son of the late Clifford and Ruth (Quist) McMillian in Grafton, North Dakota.  Larry was raised and attended school...

Feb 1, 2023

PLEASE NOTE: THE SERVICES FOR MARLYS HAVE BEEN POSTONED UNTIL 3:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023 DUE TO THE WEATHER ADVISORY.

Marlys Mary Miller, 89, of Minto, ND, passed away on the early morning of February 1, 2023, at Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks ND, where she resided since June 2021.

Marlys was born...

Jan 29, 2023

Yvonne Lavina (Heffta) Bjorg, age 86 of Adams, ND passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the Park River Good Samaritan Society - Park River.

Yvonne L. Bjorg was born December 22, 1936 in rural Adams, the daughter of the late Oscar and Selma (Knutson) Heffta Sr.  She grew up and attended...

Jan 28, 2023

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Apalona Kiser and Susan (Kiser) Johnson will be laid to rest at the Hoople City Cemetery on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.  Family and friends are invited for a graveside service.  A time of fellowship and sharing of memories will be held after the service.  Military Rites will be provided...

Jan 27, 2023

Noel Kenneth Moe, age 83 of Grafton, North Dakota passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2023 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Noel was born on December 17, 1939 to Ingvald and Hazel (Larson) Moe in Grafton, ND. He graduated from Grafton High School in 1958. Shortly after graduation, Noel began...

Jan 24, 2023

Evelyn Peterson, age 91 of Grafton, North Dakota passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Evelyn Karlstad was born on October 9, 1931, in Falun Township, Roseau County, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Nem and Inga (Thorstenson) Karlstad.  Along with her 12 siblings, she...

Jan 17, 2023

Leona Antonson, age 87 of Park River, ND passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society of Park River.

Leona Jane Ratliff was born on January 2, 1936 in Park River, ND to the late Leon and Ada (Gillespie) Ratliff.  Leona was raised and attended school in the Park River area.  After her...

Jan 16, 2023

Alfred W. Lindell, age 94 of Fairdale, ND passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at First Care Heath Center of Park River.

Alfred Walter Lindell was born March 11, 1928 in Golden Township, Walsh County, North Dakota, the son of the late Peter Arthur and Anetta (Stenerson) Lindell.  He grew up in Golden Township and graduated...

Jan 15, 2023

Jean G. Boesl, age 95 of Edmore, ND, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Jean Helgeseth was born May 27, 1927 in Churchs Ferry, ND, the daughter of the late Theodore and Alma (Blegen) Helgeseth.  She grew up and attended school there.  Following her graduation, she moved...

Jan 14, 2023

Our precious little angel, Eva Margaret Langowski, beloved infant daughter of Brian Langowski and Kayla Biwer, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2023.

She is survived by her parents, Brian and Kayla, Fargo, ND; her grandparents and many other family members.

Graveside services will be...

Jan 11, 2023

Donald D. Riske, age 75 of Forest River, ND passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton, surrounded by his loving family.  Donnie was born on October 5, 1947 in Grafton, ND, the son of the late Hilary and Leona (Korynta) Riske.

Donnie graduated from Midway School in...

Jan 9, 2023

Marlene E. Rosvold age 84 of Park River, ND passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Center of Park River.

Marlene Eloise Rosvold was born September 19, 1938 in Grafton, North Dakota, the daughter of the late Henry and Nora Dahl Rosvold.  At the age of one, she became part...

Jan 7, 2023

Victoria L. Mongeon, age 70 of Grafton, ND, formerly of Park River, ND, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Victoria Basom was born October 7, 1952 in Ypsilanti, MI, the daughter of the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Bodley) Basom.  She grew up and attended schools in Commerce...

Jan 2, 2023

Jerome A. Carriere, age 67 of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at his home after a short battle with cancer.

Jerome was born May 1, 1955 in Red Lake Falls, MN, the son of the late Arthur and Mary Anna (Cuno) Carriere. He grew up and attended schools in Red Lake Falls, graduating...

Jan 2, 2023

Maureen K. Setness, age 76 of Park River, ND and formerly of Adams, ND passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at her home with her beloved family by her side.

Maureen Kay was born on March 20, 1946 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Albert and Mildred (Capouch) Vigen.  She grew up on a...

Jan 1, 2023

Kelly G. Woinarowicz, 59, of Grand Forks, ND, and formerly of Grafton, ND, passed away at his home of natural causes on January 1, 2023.

Kelly was born on August 12, 1963, in Grafton, ND, the son of the late Roman and Eloise Woinarowicz. He graduated from Grafton Central High School and attended the North Dakota State...

Jan 1, 2023

Robert S. “Spike” Desautel, age 65 of Grafton, ND passed away at his home on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Robert Desautel was born August 4, 1957 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Robert W and Delores (Peterka) Desautel. He attended school in Grafton and graduated from Grafton High School in 1975. Following his education he...

Dec 31, 2022

Deloris M. Porter, age 73 of Park River, North Dakota passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Deloris M. Odden was born May 25, 1949 in Grafton, North Dakota, the daughter of the late Morris Odden and Doreen (Dauphinais) Mager.  She attended and graduated from...