Obituaries

Donald D. Machovsky

Donald D. Machovsky

Apr 7, 2026

Donald D. Machovsky, age 77 of Grafton, ND passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Unity Medical Center of Grafton with his loved ones by his side.

Donald “Donny” Machovsky was born September 7, 1948 in Eden Township, Walsh County, North Dakota to the late Adolph and Agnes (Pohanka) Machovsky Johnson. Donny was raised and attended school in Park River...

Steven J. Wieler

Steven J. Wieler

Apr 5, 2026

Steven J. Wieler, age 65 of Grafton, ND passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Steven was born October 11, 1960 in Cavalier, ND, the son of the late William and Marie (Driedger) Wieler. He grew up and attended school in Walhalla, graduating from Walhalla High School. He went on to attend Interstate Business College...

David John Torgerson

David John Torgerson

Apr 4, 2026

David John Torgerson of Franklin, TN, passed away on April 4, 2026, after following a long battle with Parkinson’s.

He was born to Clinton Torgerson and Verna (Overbye) Torgerson in 1941 on his family's wheat and cattle farm in Walsh County, North Dakota. Dave had a deep love for the farm in Fairdale, ND. While in his undergraduate studies, he met...

Judith Ann Aune

Judith Ann Aune

Apr 4, 2026

Judith (Judy) Ann Kemp Aune was born in Drayton on March 25, 1945, and was raised in rural Hamilton on her family’s farm. She attended Prattford 98 Country School and later Cavalier High. Trusting her passion for helping others mixed with her experience as a candy striper, she enrolled in college in Devils Lake to study nursing. During this time,...

Richard P. LaBerge

Richard P. LaBerge

Mar 31, 2026

Richard Paul LaBerge, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, at the age of 96. He was born on March 4, 1930, in Grafton, ND to Daniel (D.J. or Dieu Donne) and Emelia (Lessard) LaBerge. Richard graduated from Grafton High School in 1948. He was a member of the Grafton Parade Band. He played trumpet and marched in the Rose...

Laurie Ann Jensen

Laurie Ann Jensen

Mar 29, 2026

Laurie Ann Jensen, age 60, of Park River, North Dakota, passed away on March 29, 2026 at First Care Health Center in Park River after a short battle with cancer.

Laurie was born on April 11, 1965, to Merlin and Ann (Midtmoen) Linstad at St. Ansgar’s Hospital in Park River. She was baptized and confirmed at Quale Lutheran Church, rural Fordville....

Loretta Ann Moe

Loretta Ann Moe

Mar 27, 2026

Loretta Ann Moe, age 82, of Grafton, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at Unity Medical Center in Grafton.

Loretta was born on April 13, 1943, to Lawrence and Adeline (Lindell) Windingland. She graduated from high school in 1961 in Edinburg, North Dakota, where she was a proud cheerleader for the Scotties throughout her high school years. She...

Richard Engelmann

Richard Engelmann

Mar 27, 2026

Richard Engelmann, age 71 of Grafton (formerly of Hoople), passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at First Care Health Center in Park River, ND, surrounded by his loving family.

Rick was born on February 17, 1955, in Homestead, FL to William (Bud) and Elvira (Burry) Engelmann. Rick attended school in Hoople/Crystal, graduating in 1973. He attended the University of North Dakota...

Henry Adam Korczak

Henry Adam Korczak

Mar 25, 2026

Henry Adam Korczak, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026 at the Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton, ND. He was 80 years old. Henry was born on May 19, 1945 in Grafton, ND to Adam and Hattie (Seeba) Korczak. Henry attended a country school and graduated after his 8th grade year.

Following graduation, Henry dedicated his life to the family farm....

Conrad Keith Rostvet

Conrad Keith Rostvet

Mar 17, 2026

Conrad K. Rostvet, 71, of rural Park River, North Dakota, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 17, 2026, of an apparent heart attack.

Conrad was born on August 28, 1954, in Park River, North Dakota, to Olaus and Minnie (Axvig) Rostvet. He grew up in Adams, North Dakota, where he attended Adams Public School, and later continued his education...

Russell E. Littlejohn

Russell E. Littlejohn

Mar 14, 2026

Russell Earl Littlejohn, age 77 of St. Thomas, ND, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Russell was born December 12, 1948 in Grafton, ND, the son of the late Earl and Marion (Heazlett) Littlejohn. He attended elementary school in Glasston and graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1966. Russell was united in...

Gene James Kringstad

Gene James Kringstad

Mar 10, 2026

Gene J. Kringstad, age 84 of Hoople, ND passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the First Care Health Center of Park River, with his family by his side.

Gene Kringstad was born on October 1, 1941 to Gladys (Melland) and Jesse Kringstad in Park River, ND. He attended school in Hoople through the 8th grade. On April 28, 1962...

James L. Johnson

James L. Johnson

Mar 9, 2026

James L. Johnson, age 92, of Grafton, North Dakota, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Jim was born in Grafton, the son of the late John, M. and Linne Johnson. He graduated from Grafton High School and joined his father in farming. Their farm had been homesteaded by his grandfather, Markus Johnson.

Jim always...

Marcel R. Sabourin

Marcel R. Sabourin

Mar 6, 2026

Marcel Rene Sabourin, 83, a lifelong resident of the Oakwood and Grafton, ND area, passed away on March 6, 2026.

Born on October 15, 1942, Marcel was the only son of Evelyn (Dauksavage) and Rene Sabourin of Grafton, ND. He grew up on the family farm just north of Oakwood, where he worked and farmed alongside his parents while attending St....

Clayton Ray Lewis

Clayton Ray Lewis

Mar 3, 2026

Clayton R. Lewis, age 85 of Drayton, North Dakota, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton.

Clayton Ray Lewis was born January 29, 1941 in Pembina North Dakota, the son of the late Horace and Elsie (Lorenzen) Lewis. He attended rural schools and enlisted in the United States Army. Upon his Honorable discharge, Clayton returned...

Jeanne Lynn Craig

Jeanne Lynn Craig

Mar 2, 2026

Jeanne Lynn Craig, age 76 of St. Thomas, ND, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at her home.

Jeanne Burger was born June 5, 1949 in Drayton, ND, the daughter of the late Edward and Mildred (Anderson) Burger. She grew up and attended school in St. Thomas. Following her education she worked as a caregiver at the Life Skills and...

Marlene R. Monson

Marlene R. Monson

Mar 2, 2026

Marlene Monson, age 86 of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at her home in Grafton.

Marlene Schultz Monson was born February 21, 1940 in Acton Township, the daughter of the late Arthur and Gladys (Seeba) Schultz. She grew up and attended country school in Acton Township thought the 7th grade. Following her education she worked as a...

Eugenia R. Dvorak

Eugenia R. Dvorak

Feb 27, 2026

Eugenia R. Dvorak, age 90 of Grafton, ND passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Eugenia Novak was born July 24, 1935 in Grafton, ND, the daughter of the late Christopher and Mary (Hodny) Novak. She grew up and attended country school in Prairie Center Township. Following her education, she worked as a nanny...

Richard D. Clemenson

Richard D. Clemenson

Feb 26, 2026

Richard Clemenson, age 84 of Hoople, ND, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Richard Duane Clemenson was born April 17, 1941, in Grafton, North Dakota, to Tip and Irene (Thompson) Clemenson. He attended Fertile Township and Walsh County Ag School in Park River, prior to NDSU, where he earned a degree...

Doris Mae Altendorf

Doris Mae Altendorf

Feb 24, 2026

Doris M. Altendorf, age 97 of Minto, North Dakota, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton, ND.

Doris was born May 19, 1928 in Grafton, North Dakota, the daughter of the late Almond and Diana (Primeau) Collette. She attended school and graduated from St. Aloysius Academy, Oakwood, North Dakota. Doris was united in marriage to...