Obituaries

Jul 2, 2018

Michael F. Schrum, age 62 of Cavalier, ND passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Wedgewood Manor of Cavalier.

Michael Fred Schrum was born August 21, 1955 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the son of the late Fred and Daisy (Warnke) Schrum. He grew up in Grafton and graduated from Grafton High School in 1975. He...

Jun 30, 2018

Erna J. Deutz, age 80 of Grafton, ND, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND

Erna McNeel was born November 16, 1937 in Afton, Wyoming, the daughter of Glidden and Elizabeth McNeel. She attended school at Star Valley High School...

Jun 29, 2018

Harold N. Johnston, age 77 of Park River, ND, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at his home in Park River.

Harold was born January 21, 1941, the son of the late Elmer B. and Bernice (Jenson) Johnston. He received a degree in mechanics from NDSCS in Wahpeton. He worked as a mechanic in Park River...

Jun 26, 2018

Charles G. Hoenke, age 92 of Grafton, ND died Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND.

Charles G. Hoenke was born January 23, 1926 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Alfred and Louise (Horn) Hoenke. He attended rural school near Grafton and graduated from Grafton High School. Following his education...

Jun 26, 2018

George Landon Petersen, Jr., age 83, of Otter Tail Lake, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.  Landon was born April 23, 1935, to George Landon and Mildred (Anfinson) Petersen in Pierson, IA.  After graduating from Wahpeton High School he attended the University of North Dakota where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.  Landon was united in marriage...

Jun 25, 2018

Loren Kent Mairs, age 61, of Edinburg, ND, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018, while at home surrounded by his family.

Loren was born November 6, 1956 to Dale and Betty (Thompson) Mairs at Community Memorial Hospital in Lisbon, ND. After...

Jun 24, 2018

Mildred M. “Millie” Jallo, age 90 of Park River, ND, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the Park River Good Samaritan Center.

Mildred M. Bohac was born on December 11, 1927 on the family farm near Lankin, ND, the daughter of the late Frank and Barbara (Hodny) Bohac. She grew up...

Jun 15, 2018

Eric J. “E.J.” Hurt, age 56 of Hoople, ND, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND.

Eric Hurt was born February 12, 1962 in Park River, ND, the son of Yvonne (Severson) and the late James Hurt....

Jun 14, 2018

Nira “Dolly” Mae Fredericksen, age 85 of Mitchell, SD, formerly of Grafton, ND passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD. Nira Mae Papenfuss was born May 23, 1933 in Hamilton, ND, the daughter of the late Erwin and Cecilia (Sellhin) Papenfuss.  She graduated from Hamilton High School.  After her education she worked...

Jun 13, 2018

Joshua Lawrence Bruce, age 23 of Grafton, ND passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at his home in Grafton.

Joshua Bruce was born July 23, 1994 in Grafton, ND, the son of Frank Hernandez and Christina Bruce. He grew up and attended school...

Jun 13, 2018

Roland P. Denault, age 61 of Grafton, ND, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Roland Denault was born March 18, 1957 in Park River, ND, the son of the late Richard and Adeline (Kittelson) Denault....

Jun 11, 2018

Amanda C. Askim, age 36 of Park River, ND, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 11, 2018 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Amanda C. Askim was born August 14, 1981 in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Arlyn and Veronica (Langowski) Askim.  She graduated from Park River High School and attended Northland Community and Technical College, East Grand...

Jun 9, 2018

Priscilla “Patsy” Ann Helland, age 81 of Park River, ND, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Sanford Hospital of Fargo. Priscilla Ann Christian was born November 3, 1936 to Percy and Lillian (Johnson) Christian at her paternal grandmother’s home at Lawton, ND.  She had twelve years at the Lawton Public School.  She attended one year at Mayville State...

Jun 2, 2018

John J. Glanner, age 87 of Grafton, ND passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, ND.

John J. Glanner was born January 6, 1931 in Minto, ND the son of the late John J. and Blanche (Klava)...

May 31, 2018

Patrick Valentine Koehmstedt, age 69, of Grafton, ND, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Pat was born April 21, 1949, to Francis and Amelia (Langowski) Koehmstedt. He was raised on the family farm near Voss and...

May 29, 2018

Leslie John Swartz, age 64 of Lankin, ND passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Leslie John Swartz was born May 13, 1954 in Grafton, ND, the son of Mary Rita (Novak) Swartz and the late Glenn Swartz.  He attended school in Lankin.  After his education he drove truck and then farmed with his...

May 28, 2018

Pearl Troftgruben age 101 of Grafton and formerly of Adams, ND passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Center in Park River, ND.

Pearl Gilbertson was born October 17, 1916 in Newfolden, MN the daughter of the late Gilbert and Anna (Swenson)...

May 27, 2018

Keith O. Knudson, 79 of Fordville, ND died Sunday, May 27, 2018 at First Care Health Center in Park River.

Keith was born March 23, 1939 in Fordville, son of Nels and Margaret (Dahlen) Knudson. He was raised on the family farm in Cleveland Township,...

May 26, 2018

Victor S. Sobolik, age 74 of rural Veseleyville, ND passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his home near Veseleyville.

Victor S. Sobolik was born November 9, 1943 on the family farm near Veseleyville. He attended elementary school at the Ops Township School near...

May 21, 2018

Linda Elaine Johannesson Wehrman, age 73 of Donnybrook, ND passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN.

Linda E. Johannesson was born on November 26, 1944 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Gudmundur “Boody” and Ellen (Anderson)...