Obituaries

Apr 12, 2021

Joanne “Kay” Atkins, age 72 of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Joanne “Kay” Markel was born September 13, 1948 in Walsh County, North Dakota to the late Joseph and Lodifa (Reiger) Markel.  She was raised and attended school in Hoople, graduating...

Apr 11, 2021

Junis A. Dostert, age 97, of Fairdale and Park River, ND passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11 th at the Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton, with her family by her side.

Junis led a life of cheerful courage and boundless curiosity. She was devoted to her family and community, and brought laughter...

Apr 4, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we grieve the passing of Bradley W. Sather who passed on April 4, 2021, a loving brother, uncle, cousin and friend to all he touched.

Brad was born Feb. 1, 1958 in Grafton, ND to the late Norma(Morgan) and Wesley Sather of rural Grafton. He joined a sister who was 4...

Apr 1, 2021

Carol Jane Hager was born to Joe and Dolores (Anderson) Hager in Dickinson, ND on October 30, 1953.  Carol lived at the former Grafton Developmental Center from age 2 to 37 years old.  She transitioned to REM Group Home in 1987 in Grand Forks, ND where many friendships with staff and residents were formed.  She lived in an apartment...

Mar 31, 2021

Marcella M. “Sally” O’Hara, age 90 of Grafton, ND and formerly of St. Thomas, ND passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Marcella “Sally” Dumas was born December 21, 1930 in Walhalla, ND to the late Albert and Lorene (Schwartz) Dumas.  She was raised and attended school in Walhalla. Sally...

Mar 30, 2021

Marcell “Mar” Stanley Flicek, age 93 of Bismarck, ND (formerly of Grafton, ND) passed away peacefully on March 30, 2021 in Bismarck.

Marcell was born June 14, 1927, the son of Jerry J and Louise (Tupa) Flicek of Mahnomen, MN. Marcell attended school in Mahnomen. His senior year he attended Crookston Agriculture College in Crookston, MN for...

Mar 29, 2021

Torin Robert Heidt, 25, of St. Thomas, ND passed away on March 29 th , 2021.

Torin was born Dec 21 st , 1995 to Robert Heidt and Trina Iverson in Fargo, ND. As a child he moved to Grafton, ND where he graduated High School and went on to complete his mechanical engineering degree from UND....

Mar 28, 2021

Eunice D. Evenson, age 89 of Edinburg, ND passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Park River Good Samaritan Center.

Eunice D. Evenson was born August 19, 1931, in Walsh County, ND.  She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Mabel (Ulberg) Haug.  She graduated from Edinburg High School in 1949.  After high school...

Mar 20, 2021

Margaret (Margie) M. Novak, age 86 of Grafton, ND, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Margaret Houska was born November 25, 1934 in Grafton, ND, the daughter of the late James and Mary (Schiller) Houska.  She grew up in Veseleyville, ND and attended country school...

Mar 10, 2021

Judith A. “Judy” Mattson, age 69 of St. Thomas, ND passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Unity Medical Center of Grafton.

Judy Lorenzen was born October 3, 1951 in Drayton, ND. She was raised by her grandparents, Clyde and Elizabeth Lorenzen and grew up and attended school in St. Thomas, ND. Judy was united in...

Mar 6, 2021

Thomas L. Pecka, age 71 of Conway, ND passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at First Care Health Center of Park River, ND.

Thomas Pecka was born on November 8, 1949 in Conway, ND, the son of the late Edward and Mary (Novak) Pecka.  He was raised in the Conway area and attended school in Conway...

Mar 4, 2021

Florence G. Feltman, age 102, of rural Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton, ND.

Florence G. Kasprick was born April 26, 1918 in rural Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Harry and Julia (Pokrzywinski) Kasprick. She attended rural school in Acton Township. Florence was united in...

Mar 2, 2021

Janet D. Lauzon, age 81 of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Woodside Village of Grand Forks surrounded by her family.

Janet Williamson was born April 15, 1939 in Hollywood, CA, the daughter of the late Bruce and Elizabeth (Waslaski) Williamson.  She grew up and attended school in Langdon, ND until the...

Feb 28, 2021

Tony McDonald, age 60 of Forest River, ND passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 on the McDonald farm of natural causes.

Anthony James McDonald was born June 14, 1960 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Arlen and Caroline (Krueger) McDonald. He attended Midway High School. Following his education he worked for area farmers. For...

Feb 26, 2021

Marge (Machovsky) Machart, our beloved aunt, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Center of Park River, ND.

Aunt Marge celebrated her 100 th birthday on January 26, 2021 in a small celebration at the Good Samaritan. She was a resident of Lankin until the age of 95. She was born to...

Feb 25, 2021

Veronica C. “Vicky” Hills, age 85 of Grafton, ND passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND.

Vicky was born August 22, 1935 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Wilbrod and Katherine (DeSautel) Campbell. She attended school in Grafton, graduating from Grafton...

Feb 21, 2021

Paul E. Johnston, Eddie to most, age 69 of Grafton ND passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Unity Medical Center in Grafton, ND with his loving wife by his side.

Paul was born in Grafton, ND May 30, 1951 to Morley and Marjorie (Flaten) Johnston of Crystal, ND.  He was raised in Crystal and...

Feb 15, 2021

Eleanor Murray Baria, age 77 of Park River passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at her home.

Eleanor Murray was born December 14, 1943 in Grafton, ND to the late Elmer and Annie (Burris) Murray.  She grew up in Conway and later moved with her family to Pisek where she attended grade school.  Eleanor graduated from...

Feb 3, 2021

Debrah (White Skorheim) Novak, 74, of Lankin, ND passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

Born in Devils Lake, ND on November 19, 1946, Debbie was the daughter of the late Vernon White, Frances (Bogstie) White Skorheim and Dennis Skorheim. On August 4, 1962, she married Charles Novak, Lankin, ND...

Feb 3, 2021

Waina M. Helland, age 62 of Fordville, ND passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Waina Marie Linstad was born August 5, 1958 in Grand Forks, ND the daughter of Marvin and Marilyn (Close) Linstad. She grew up and attended school in Fordville, graduating...