Obituaries

Nov 14, 2018

Edward F. Deitz, age 89 of Grafton, ND passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton, ND.

Edward Frank Deitz was born March 29, 1929 in Glen Ulin, ND the son of the late Frank and Magdalena (Weiss) Deitz. He grew up and attended school there. Following his education he enlisted...

Nov 14, 2018

Drew Ashton Lien, age 18 of Grafton and formerly of Park River passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

Drew was born on October 18, 2000 at St. Ansgars Hospital in Park River, ND to Ryan Lien and Amanda Askim. He grew up in Park River and also in Grafton with his parents and...

Nov 13, 2018

Benedict “Ben” Thomas Bina, age 82 of Grafton, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at the First Care Hospital of Park River. Benedict Thomas Bina, the son of the late Joseph and Pauline (Dvorak) Bina, was born February 16, 1936 at the family farm near Conway, ND, during a blizzard and 40 below zero temperatures. He attended rural school, helped...

Nov 2, 2018

Jack Arthur Stronstad, 71, of Crookston, MN died Friday November 2, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND surrounded by his family’s circle of love.

Jack was born on March 4, 1947 to Andy Anderson in Valley City, ND. At the age of about 3 months Jack was adopted by Ethel and Arthur Stronstad. After being raised...

Oct 31, 2018

Ronald R. Hagen, age 91 of Park River, ND passed away peacefully on October 31, 2018 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks.

Ron was born on October 4, 1927 near Adams, ND, the son of the late Goodwin and Edith (Berquam) Hagen. He attended rural school in Vesta Township, Walsh County, and graduated from Adams High School in...

Oct 26, 2018

Donna L. Niemann, age 87 of St. Thomas, ND passed away on Friday, October 26 2018 at her home in St. Thomas.

Donna Lucille Niemann was born June 22, 1931 in St. Thomas, ND the daughter of the late Alfred and Nellie (Furtan) Lunde. She attended rural school at the Duffy School near St. Thomas and graduated...

Oct 23, 2018

Donna L. Westerberg, age 75 of Grafton, ND, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Donna Loraine Clark was born June 13, 1943 in Grafton, ND, the daughter of the late Lawrence T. and Freda (Johnson) Clark.  She graduated from Mountain High School and attended college in Grand Forks.  She made her home in...

Oct 20, 2018

Stephanie “Dolly” Joy Gestson, age 78 of Edinburg, ND passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Northwood Deaconess Health Center LTC.

Stephanie was born April 17, 1940 in Grafton, ND, to Henry and Allie Holand. She worked at the Edinburg Public School cafeteria, Halls, and the Quick Stop in Edinburg. She enjoyed baking, bingo and...

Oct 18, 2018

Robert J. Phelps, age 58 of Arvilla, ND and formerly of Park River, ND passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND.

Robert J. Phelps was born August 12, 1960 in Park River, ND the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Byzewski) Phelps. He grew up and attended school...

Oct 17, 2018

Lon Marvin Burns, age 66 of Grafton, ND passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, October 17, 2018, under the care of hospice after a two and a half year battle with cancer. Lon Marvin Burns was born June 4, 1952 in Grafton, ND, the son of the late Marvin and Shirley (Torkelson) Burns.  He graduated from Grafton High School...

Oct 11, 2018

Gordon C. Hall, 81, of Grafton, ND passed away October 11, 2018 with his wife Inez by his side.

He was born August 7, 1937 in Dahlen, ND; the first of seven to the parents of Charles and Stella (Benson) Hall. He married Jerry Jane Hall on July 18, 1959 in Park River, ND and Inez Stark...

Oct 9, 2018

Douglas A. Tischman, age 78 of Bemidji, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton, ND.

Douglas Tischman was born June 23, 1940 in Menomonie, WI, the son of the late Linden and Rosalind (Talaska) Tischman. He is survived by his children: Jamie Tischman, Barry Tischman and Angela Tischman, all...

Oct 8, 2018

Darlene Johnson, age 79, of Gardar, ND passed away on October 8, 2018 at the Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND surrounded by her loving family. Darlene was born in Starkweather, ND on September 30, 1939 to Neil and Christina (Boehmer) Hunt.  She was raised in the Starkweather area.  Darlene graduated from Starkweather High School and went on to attend Minot...

Oct 6, 2018

Dorothy Mary Karas, age 73, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at First Care Health Center after a long battle with cancer.  Dorothy was born on March 26, 1945, to Joe and Julia Dub of Park River, ND. She was raised on the family farm, attended Vernon Township School #56, graduated from Walsh County Agricultural School, and worked...

Oct 1, 2018

James R. Walski, age 82 of Minto, ND passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. James Robert Walski was born May 14, 1936 in Oslo, MN the son of the late Francis O. and Florence C. (Riskey) Walski. He attended rural school at Walshville District 115.  Jim enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Oct 1, 2018

Marlene A. Eng, age 78 of Corsicana, TX, formerly of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the Navarro Regional Hospital in Navarro, TX.

Marlene Adele Eng was born October 10, 1939 in Moorhead, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Adeline Jore Robison.  She attended and graduated from Moorhead Public Schools.  After graduation, Marlene...

Sep 30, 2018

Dorothy Arlouine Doktor, age 97 of Park River, ND, formerly of Hoople, ND and Chicago, IL passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Park River Good Samaritan Center. Dorothy Arlouine Schaetzel was born April 14, 1921 in Wimbelton, ND, the daughter of the Late William and Eleanor (Hurtt) Schaetzel.  She moved with her family to a farm near Hoople...

Sep 28, 2018

Sharon D. Lien, age 69 of Grafton, ND passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Sharon Diane Lindenberg was born October 5, 1948 in Hampden, ND, the daughter of the late Edward and Annabelle (Perrin) Lindenberg.  The family moved to Hoople in 1950 and Grafton in 1956.  She graduated from Grafton High School in...

Sep 28, 2018

Alma G. Collette, age 96 of Grafton, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Alma Gertrude Sevigny was born February 24, 1922 in Oakwood, ND, the daughter of the late Edward and Emma (Demers) Sevigny. She graduated from St. Aloysius Academy in 1940. She was her grandparent’s housekeeper during WWII. Alma...

Sep 26, 2018

Eloise M. Holmes, age 102 of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of Adams, ND passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND. Eloise M. Zumwinkle was born February 9, 1916 in Beaver Falls, MN daughter of the late Edward and Ida (Samuelson) Zumwinkle. In 1929 the family moved to Adams, ND and...