Obituaries

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...

Dec 25, 2022

Edward E. Bartuska, age 90 of Park River, North Dakota passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the First Care Health Center of Park River, North Dakota.

Edward E. Bartuska was born February 23, 1932 in Prairie Center Township, Walsh County, North Dakota, the son of the late Frank J. and Agnes (Swehlak)...

Dec 25, 2022

Joan M. Littlejohn, age 90 of St. Thomas, ND passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton, ND.

Joan Littlejohn was born July 26, 1932 in Drayton, ND the daughter of the late Joseph and A. Lillian (Hurst) Clifton. She was baptized and a member of St....

Dec 25, 2022

Michael L. Ramsey, age 73 of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Crystal, ND, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the Valley Senior Living on Columbia of Grand Forks.

Michael Ramsey was born June, 10, 1949 in Grafton, ND, the son of the late Laurence and Helen (O’Sullivan) Ramsey.  He grew up in rural Crystal and...

Dec 18, 2022

** Please note Diane's funeral has been postponed until Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Edinburg. **

Diane M. Pitcher, age 61 of Edinburg, North Dakota passed away peacefully, with her daughter by her side, on Sunday, December 18, 2022 after a short stay at...

Dec 16, 2022

Cynthia “Cindy” Kay Thompson, 65, of Apex, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, December 16, 2022. Cynthia Kay Thompson was born February 10, 1957, in Park River, ND, the daughter of Lorraine Alice (Johnson) Thompson and the late Emmett “Slim” Thompson.  After graduating with a degree as a LPN from North Dakota State...

Dec 15, 2022

Frieda Florence Walski,102, passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the North Star Manor in Warren, MN.

Frieda was born on July 29,1920, at her family home in Pulaski Township, ND the daughter of Valentine and Julianna (Byzewski) Biskup. She was raised on their family farm in rural Oslo. She attended...

Dec 14, 2022

Colleen M. Langowski, age 75 of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of Minto, ND passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND.

Colleen M. Hughes was born June 5, 1947 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Leo and Madeline (Dobson) Hughes. She graduated from Minto High School. Following...

Dec 13, 2022

Thomas Scott Denault Townson, age 54 of Park River, ND passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Scott Townson was born April 23, 1968 in Park River, ND, the son of the late Thomas Townson and Frances Erovick.  He grew up and attended schools in Park River.  He...

Dec 9, 2022

Irene E. Espelien age 98 of Park River, ND passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Irene Emma McLaughlin was born January 20, 1924 in Cleveland Township, Walsh County, ND the daughter of the late Howard and Rose (Lansing) McLaughlin. She grew up on the farm in...

Dec 8, 2022

On December 8th, 2022, the most amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend was called home by his heavenly family.

Ramon Hernandez was born in Carrizo Spings, TX on January 19th, 1947 to his parents, Olivia and Ramon. In 1967, he had laid eyes on his future wife, Alicia, for the first time from across...

Dec 2, 2022

Joey W. Eide, age 55 of Grafton, North Dakota, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton.

Joey William Eide was born May 22, 1967 in Rolla, North Dakota, the son of Ben and Mary Jo (Lagasse) Eide.  He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Fargo. He...