Obituaries

May 11, 2021

Deborah A. Zikmund, age 64 of Cando, ND passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 near Canistota, SD from injuries sustained in an auto accident.

Deborah McCambridge was born April 13, 1957 in Grafton, ND, the daughter of the late George and Mary Ann (Goodrie) McCambridge.  She grew up and attended school in Grafton.  Following her education...

May 10, 2021

Benjamin O. “Bennie” Langerud Jr.,  age 83 of Hoople, ND passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Park River Good Samaritan Center.

Bennie was born May 27, 1937 in Hoople, ND the son of the late Benjamin O. "Oliver" and Helen (Johnson) Langerud. He attended rural school near Hoople. Following his education he was united...

May 10, 2021

Wayne Nygard went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 10, 2021 at home with his loving wife, family, and Hospice by his side.

Wayne Lyle Nygard was born in Grafton, ND on December 31, 1950 to Johnny and Myrtle Stella (Skrogstad) Nygard. Wayne attended Tiber School District No. 77 for...

May 7, 2021

Barbara K. Dahlen, 68, peacefully passed away on May 7th, 2021 at First Care hospital in Park River, ND surrounded by her family.

According to stories told in our family Barbara Kay Charbonneau entered this world on June 6 th , 1952 on a star filled night to her parents Ovila and Marion Charbonneau in Olga, ND....

Apr 26, 2021

Duane Littlejohn, a lifelong resident of St. Thomas, ND passed away in his home April 26, 2021.  He farmed and maintained his career in the insurance business there for more than 50 years.

The youngest of 4 brothers, Duane was born in Grafton on August 13, 1938, to Raymond and Florence (Hanna) Littlejohn.  He graduated from St....

Apr 24, 2021

Carol Monson, 83, of Park River, formerly of Fairdale, ND passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on April 24 th , 2021.

Carol was born on June 3, 1937 in Boulder Junction, WI, daughter of the late Milton and Margaret Tice. She grew up with four brothers, and...

Apr 22, 2021

John Schnellbach, age 86 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at his home near Grafton, ND.

John Schnellbach was born July 3, 1934 in McHenry County, ND the son of the late Joe and Regina (Wagner) Schenllbach. He attended rural school there. Following his education he worked as farm labor and mechanic in...

Apr 17, 2021

Lois Elsie Olson passed away in Fargo on Saturday, April 17, 2021, after a brief illness.  Born in Grafton on May 22, 1934 to Mazel (Best) and Linden Neilson, Lois grew up on a farm outside of Hoople.  Even as a little girl, Lois liked to help outside on the farm, driving tractors and combines.  Lois was a member...

Apr 16, 2021

Lawrence A. Ward (Buzz) was born on July 21, 1934 the son of Henry and Lillian (Hennes) Ward who lived in Sartell, MN until the untimely death of his mother.  At the age of 11 years old, Buzz was placed with his aunt and uncle, Selmer and Norma Wiste of Fordville, ND where he went to Country School #...

Apr 14, 2021

Joel D. Midgarden, age 78 of Park River, ND passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Park River Good Samaritan Center.

Joel David Midgarden was born February 14, 1943 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Christopher and Evelyn (Jamieson) Midgarden. He attended school in rural Hoople and graduated from the Walsh County Agricultural...

Apr 14, 2021

Donald R. Woods, age 91 of Grafton, ND formerly of Hoople, ND, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Donald R. Woods was born April 8, 1930 in Walsh County, North Dakota, the son of the late Linton and Minnie (Paterson) Woods.  He enlisted in the United...

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...