Obituaries

Jun 20, 2020

James S. Schieffer, age 80, of Grafton, ND passed away in his home on Saturday, June 20 th .

Jim was born to John Hubert Schieffer and Mary Lynch on November 5 th , 1939 in Sauk Centre, MN. He spent his formative years in Beach, ND, where he lettered in football, basketball, and track all four...

Jun 15, 2020

Thomas Anthony Shirek, age 50 of Park River, formerly of Adams, North Dakota, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Thomas Anthony Shirek was born December 30, 1969 in Park River, North Dakota, the son of Mary (O’Neill) Shirek and the late Frank Shirek.  He...

Jun 13, 2020

Rita Marie Rudnik, age 80, of Minto, passed away on Saturday, June 13 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks following a brief illness with pancreatic cancer. Rita was born on April 28, 1940 at home in Minto to Ambrose and Gertrude (Mozinski) Stoltman. She was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Minto. Rita attended...

Jun 13, 2020

Bruce A. Erovick, age 50 of Great Falls, MT and formerly of Grafton, ND, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 in Great Falls, MT.

Bruce Erovick was born September 25, 1969 in Fargo, ND, the son of the late Geraldine Erovick.  He grew up and attended schools in Grafton.  Following his education, he worked as a...

Jun 10, 2020

Edna Mae Bellerud was born to Ben and Emma Kjenstad in Vang, ND on October 30, 1934.  The family later moved to Park River area where she graduated from Park River High School in 1952.  She married Alfred Bellerud on June 28, 1952.  They were married 18 days shy of 68 years.  They were blessed with two children, Pamela...

Jun 6, 2020

Deborah A. Olafson, age 68 of Grand Forks, ND, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia, Grand Forks, ND.

Deborah Arlene Olafson was born September 25, 1951 in Park River, North Dakota, the daughter of the late Gustaf and Helen (Thompson) Olafson.  She was raised by her aunt...

Jun 5, 2020

Joseph F. Campbell, age 71 of Warsaw, ND passed away of natural causes on Friday, June 5, 2020 at his home in Warsaw, ND.

Joe was born July 4, 1948 in Grafton, ND the son of Shanley Campbell and Ruth Shoults-Gornowich. He was a graduate of Minto High School and attended Mayville State University. Joe worked as...

Jun 5, 2020

David Louis Dahlin, age 67 of Grafton, formerly of Thief River Falls, died peacefully at his home on June 5, 2020.

David was born to Winton and Theresa Dahlin on May 9, 1953 in Thief River Falls, MN. While growing up in TRF, he would make many memories with his two brothers Daniel and Richard. Dave would...

Jun 3, 2020

Helen Annette Votava Holt went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. She was 94 years old.

Helen was born to Leona and Joseph Votava in rural Vesleyville, North Dakota. The family moved into Grafton when Helen was a young girl. She attended Grafton schools, and obtained...

Jun 2, 2020

Kay Pam Beckman, age 63 of Grafton, ND formerly of Hettinger, ND passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the Life Skills and Transition Center of Grafton.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Jun 1, 2020

Vivian Collette-Secrist, age 86 of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at her home in Grafton.

Vivian Grabanski was born October 1, 1933 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Anton and Frances (Slominski) Grabanski. She attended rural school in Acton Township. Following her education she worked for the Herberger family in Grand...

May 31, 2020

Joann A. Mattson, age 82 of Drayton, ND passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Joann A. Votava was born December 7, 1937 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Jerome and Helena (Deschene) Votava.  She attended St. Aloysius Academy in Oakwood, ND and graduated the class of 1955. ...

May 26, 2020

Jennifer Alise Kirkeng, 73, passed away on May 26, 2020 at Unity Medical Center in Grafton, North Dakota.

Jennifer was born to the late Anton & Dorothy (Kenney) Kirkeng on November 14, 1946 at Deaconess Hospital in Grafton, North Dakota.    She was baptized at the Hoople Methodist Church.    She grew up and attended...

May 12, 2020

Agnes M. Lessard, age 98 of Grafton, ND passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Agnes M. Collette was born December 18, 1921 in Oakwood, ND the third child of Arthur and Marie (Campbell) Collette. She attended St. Aloysius Academy in Oakwood, ND. Following her education she took the civil...

May 7, 2020

Wayne A. Hrabik, age 70 of Grand Forks and formerly of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at his home in Grand Forks, ND.

Wayne A Hrabik was born December 2, 1949 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Arthur and Marcella (Valente) Hrabik. He attended school in Grafton, graduating in 1967. He...

May 5, 2020

Angela Mary Jarolimek succumbed to COVID-19 in Fargo, ND, on May 5, 2020. She was born September 1, 1922 at rural Grafton, ND. She was the fourth child born to Frank W. and Anna (Dusek) Kubesh. She attended school at District #81 rural Grafton, St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in Wahoo, NE, and St. Aloysius Academy in Oakwood, ND.

May 5, 2020

Susan D. Gudajtes, age 71 of Minto, ND passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at her home in Minto.

Susan D. Gudajtes was born May 16, 1948 in Grafton, ND to Leonard and Genevieve (Schanilec) Barta. She was raised on the farm with her seven brothers and sisters, near Forest River, ND while attending Midway School...

May 5, 2020

Richard Lee Gosselin, age 57 of Minto, ND passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Sanford Health Center of Fargo.

Richard Lee Gosselin was born August 30, 1962 in Langdon, ND, the son of Helen (Funseth) Gosselin and the late Donald Gosselin.  He worked farm labor for area farmers until his health...

Apr 30, 2020

Donald T. Skorheim, age 96 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Donald Skorheim was born May 17, 1923 in Dwight, ND, the son of the late Henry O. and Tilda (Johnson) Skorheim. He attended country school at the Hoff School and later graduated from Adams High...

Apr 28, 2020

Joel W. Rudnik, age 38, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 with his family at his side.

Joel Walter Rudnik was born July 17, 1981 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Joseph and Loma (Goodman) Rudnik. He attended school in Minto, ND graduating in 2000. He worked at Marvin Windows in...