Obituaries

Feb 26, 2022

Marjory K. Einarson, age 97 of Park River and Cavalier passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Marjory K. Lein was born July 6, 1924 in Concrete, North Dakota, the daughter of the late Matthew and Maggie (Lawson) Lein.  She graduated from Cavalier High School...

Feb 25, 2022

Leonard (Len) J. Dusek, of Wahpeton, ND died under the care of Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND on Friday, February 25, 2022, from complications of his 5 year struggle with Alzheimer's dementia.  Cremation has taken place.  A Mass of Christian Burial is set for Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at St. John's Nepomucene Catholic Church of Pisek,...

Feb 23, 2022

Louie Slominski Sr, aka “Big Lou”, 82, of Minto, ND passed away in a motor vehicle accident on February 23, 2022.

Louie was born April 18, 1939 in Walshville Township the son of the late William and Mary (Ginter) Slominski. He attended school at Walshville Township District #20.

In his early years, Louie worked as...

Feb 21, 2022

Jason E. DeGeldere, age 48 of Fargo and formerly of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at his home in Fargo.

Jason DeGeldere was born, May 14, 1973 in Grafton, ND, the son of Greg and Jill (Kliniske) DeGeldere.  He grew up and attended school in Grafton, graduating from Grafton...

Feb 21, 2022

Gerald E. Nord, Sr., age 72 of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND.

Gerald E. Nord was born January 25 1950 in Coos Bay, OR, the son of Benjamin and Helen (Wolfgram) Nord. He grew up and attended school there. He enlisted in the United States...

Feb 18, 2022

Bonita Dolney, age 63 of Minto, ND passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 near Minto, ND.

Bonita Kitzan was born January 30, 1959 in Richardson, ND, the daughter of the late Harold and Joyce (Gomke) Kitzan.  She grew up and attended school in Glen Ullin, ND.  Following her education she lived in several places before moving...

Feb 16, 2022

Aneta A. Vejtasa, age 85 of Park River, ND and formerly of Adams, ND passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Center of Park River.

Aneta Manson was born March 11, 1936 in Langdon, ND, the daughter of the late John H. and Denice (Pantes) Manson.  She grew up and attended school in...

Feb 15, 2022

Judith A. “Judy” Bosh of Lankin, ND passed away on February 15, 2022 on her 80 th birthday after a 3 month battle with colon cancer.

Judy was born in Grafton, ND in 1942 to James and Doris (Miller) Trenda. She was raised on a farm west of Lankin in Latona Township. She...

Feb 13, 2022

Agnes (Aggie) M Barr, age 86, of Osceola, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Aggie was born to Henry Nord and Tora Anderson Nord on September 13, 1935 in St. Thomas, ND. Aggie enjoyed crocheting, sewing, cooking, and visiting with family and friends. She had the best sense of humor and always brightened everyone’s day. She loved...

Feb 9, 2022

Karen Belle (Johnson) Mondry, age 78 of East Grand Forks, MN, formerly of Nevis, MN, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.

Karen was born on July 10, 1943, to Walter and Agnes (Haraldson) Johnson in Grand Forks. She graduated from Grand Forks Central High School and earned a degree in speech...

Feb 5, 2022

James J. LaHaise, age 63 of Grafton, ND passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at his home in Grafton.

James LaHaise was born December 13, 1958 in Grafton, ND, the son of the late Victor and Pearl (Friet) LaHaise.  He grew up in Grafton, graduating from Grafton High School in 1978.  Following his education, he worked...

Feb 3, 2022

Maxine Andrews, age 90 of Grafton, ND, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at the Unity Hospital of Grafton.

Maxine Johnson was born August 4, 1931 in Concrete, ND, the daughter of the late Martin and Bertha (Rockstad) Johnson.  She grew up and attended school in Cavalier, graduating from Cavalier High School.  She was united in...

Feb 2, 2022

Eleanor B. Aasand, age 97 of Grafton, ND passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Bethany on 42 nd in Fargo, ND.

Eleanor B. Davis was born July 17, 1924 in Walsh County, ND the daughter of the late E.B. and Hulda (Hill) Davis. She attended rural school and graduated from Grafton High School. Eleanor was...

Jan 28, 2022

Gerald R. Bounds, age 83 of Grafton, ND passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Gerald Richard Bounds was born August 18, 1938 in Joliette, ND the son of the late Roy and Margaret (Weis) Bounds. He attended schools in Joliette, St. Thomas, Pembina and Seattle, WA....

Jan 27, 2022

Jimmy Santos Saldana, age 62 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at First Care Health Center, after battling a chronic illness.

Jimmy was born January 19, 1960 to the late Jose Saldana and Maria Santos Guzman in Carrizo Springs, TX.  Jimmy attended school in Marlette, MI and Crystal City, TX.  He then joined...

Jan 26, 2022

Sharon Knudson was born on December 2, 1945 in Grafton, ND.  She passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the Sanford Hospital in Fargo surrounded by her family.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Lewis; children: Joni (Rick) Martini, Lisa (Scot) Umlauf, Connie (Albert) Munoz and Melissa Munoz; eleven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; sister Carol Hanson;...

Jan 25, 2022

Orpha Linnea Torblaa, age 87 of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of Grafton, ND passed away on January 25, 2022 in Grand Forks, ND.

Orpha was born in Oslo, MN on March 10, 1934 to Carl and Julia Erickson. She grew up on the farm with one brother and three sisters. She graduated high school in Oslo...

Jan 20, 2022

Michael “Mike” Mastre, age 52 of Park River, ND passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Michael Mastre was born May 9, 1969 in Bismarck, ND the son of the late Donald and Jeanne (Clemetson) Mastre. He grew up and attended school in Park River. Following his education...

Jan 16, 2022

Dwight E. Cummings, age 65 of Grafton, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at his home in Grafton.

Dwight Earl Cummings was born in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, the son of the late Willie George and Mary Elizabeth (Shepherd) Cummings.  He graduated high school in Ocean Springs, Mississippi and attended the Southern Baptist College. ...

Jan 14, 2022

Janice F. Townson, age 67 of Park River, ND passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at First Care of Park River.

Janice F. Svir was born April 10, 1954 in Walsh County, North Dakota the daughter of the late Harry and Rose (Erovick) Svir.  She was raised and attended school in Park River.  She met and...