Obituaries

Feb 18, 2023

Lowell Anderson, age 81, of Grafton, ND, passed away on Saturday, February 18 th at the Lutheran Sunset Home surrounded by his family. A graveside service will be held in the spring, date TBD.

Lowell Vernet Anderson was born January 10 th , 1942 in Grafton, ND to parents Loren and Irene (Larson) Anderson. He graduated from...

Feb 15, 2023

Thomas Joseph Hermann was born October 9, 1961 to Andrew and Rose (Brunelle) Hermann in Georgetown, MN.  Tom was committed to helping their family farm while he was growing up.  This continued throughout his life, as he was always willing to lend a helping hand.  Tom graduated from Moorhead High School in 1980.  After graduation he went to Moorhead...

Feb 14, 2023

Robert Dean “Bob” Miller, age 83 of Fordville, North Dakota died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at First Care Health Center of Park River, ND.

Bob was born June 30, 1939 in Grafton, ND, the son of Dean and Eleanor (Trzcinski) Miller.  He grew up on the family farm, attending country school, then 7 th and 8 th...

Feb 13, 2023

William “Billy” Rivard, 84, Stephen, MN and Grand Forks, ND, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 in the Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton, ND.

Billy was born July 9, 1938 at home in Big Woods Township, MN, the son of Fred and Eva Rivard.  He was raised in Oslo, MN and graduated from Oslo High School in...

Feb 13, 2023

Albert J. Van Bruggen, age 83 of Grafton, North Dakota passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Sanford Hospital of Bismarck, ND.

Albert J. Van Bruggen was born July 25, 1939 near the Litchville/Marion, North Dakota area, the son of the late Peter Van Bruggen and Lucy (Reinstra) Christensen.  He attended school...

Feb 12, 2023

George Willis Hurtt, age 86 of Hoople, North Dakota passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the First Care Health Center of Park River with his family at his side.

He was born the son of Hamilton, Sr. and Olga (Paulson) Hurtt on February 22, 1936, in rural Hoople, ND. He received his...

Feb 10, 2023

****Update****

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 by the Hoople American...

Feb 8, 2023

Avis S. Birkeland, age 89 of Grafton, North Dakota, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton.

Avis Stark was born December 18, 1933 in Grafton, North Dakota, the daughter of the late Manville and Verna (Dahl) Stark.  She attended and graduated from Grafton High School in 1951. ...

Feb 5, 2023

Francis Glen Schneider, 88, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023 at the Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton, ND.

Glen was born on July 2, 1934 in Wales, ND to Peter J. and Adelinda (Metzger) Schneider.  He grew up in Wales and graduated from Wales High School.  He always enjoyed sharing the story that with a class...

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

****** Update* ****

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...