Obituaries

May 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of David Michael Chimbur Jr.

October 30th 1979 – May 4th 2025

With broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of David Chimbur Jr.—a beloved son, devoted husband, proud father, cherished brother, compassionate uncle, and loyal friend. David’s life was cut far too short, leaving an...

May 3, 2025

Faye A. Olafson, age 81 of Milton, ND passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at her home in Milton with her family at her side.

Faye Aileen Rustan was born April 22, 1944 in Langdon, ND the daughter of the late Orville and Alice (Nelson) Rustan. She grew up and attended school...

May 2, 2025

Helen Eileen (Gjerstad) Brekke, age 89 of Grafton, ND passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 with her family by her side.

Eileen was born May 15, 1935, in Grafton, ND to Alfred and Alma (Peterson) Gjerstad.  She grew up in Minto, ND and attended school there. After graduating high school, she worked for a period of time...

Apr 28, 2025

Albert James Olivarez, age 37 of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 in Grand Forks, ND.

Albert was born February 13, 1988 in Grafton, ND, the second youngest of Alice (Martinez) and the late Daniel Olivarez Jr.  He grew up and attended school in Grafton, graduating from Grafton High School in 2006.  He...

Apr 25, 2025

Gene David Soli, of Milton, North Dakota, passed away on April 25, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on September 7, 1936 to Ruth Kjennerud Soli and George Soli of Vang, North Dakota, the youngest of five siblings. As a child, he moved to Milton, North Dakota, where he was a lifelong resident. Gene...

Apr 15, 2025

Francois Andries von Solms Jr. passed away on April 15th, 2025.  Francois was born on July 8th, 1991 in Windhoek, Namibia.  He graduated in 2010 from Hoërskool Swartland in Malmesbury, Western Cape, SA. In school he excelled in Civil technology and Agricultural studies.  He played rugby for the A team.  Francois enjoyed motorbiking, having a braai with family and...

Apr 9, 2025

Donald J. Kasprick, age 79 passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on April 9, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Donald was born on March 15, 1946 in Grafton to John and Helen (Altendorf) Kasprick.  He graduated from Grafton High School in 1964. He joined the United States Navy from 1964 –...

Apr 6, 2025

Baretta Lindell, age 80 of Escanaba, MI and formerly Park River, ND passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital of Escanaba, MI.

Baretta Elaine Lindell “Boo” was born on November 2, 1944 in Great Falls, Montana to Harley and Thelma (Blom) Larson. She was one of nine children!

She grew up...

Apr 2, 2025

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Stark, age 93 of Grafton, ND passed away on April 2, 2025 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Elizabeth Jean Ebert was born November 27, 1931 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Oscar and Beatrice (LaBerge) Ebert. She grew up on the family farm north of Nash...

Mar 30, 2025

Duane J. Altendorf, age 62 of St. Thomas, ND passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND.

Duane J. Altendorf was born May 30, 1962 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Raymond and Rose (Rolczynski) Altendorf. He grew up and attended school in Drayton, ND. He attended the...

Mar 30, 2025

Bridget Grindahl, age 42 of Fargo, ND, formerly of Grafton, ND, passed away on Sunday, March 30th, 2025 at the Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Norma and Doyle Grindahl welcomed Bridget into their expanding family on November 9th, 1982. Growing up in this family, she found a love of music, animals and God’s great open spaces.

Mar 27, 2025

Jeannen McMillan was a woman of deep faith, strong will, selfless giving, and infinite love for her family.   Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.

Jeannen Francis Finley was born August 14th, 1946, to Francis and Marjorie (Hedstrom) Finley.  She grew up on the family farm in rural Inkster N.D. where she learned the...

Mar 25, 2025

Don Schuster took his final flight on March 25th, 2025.  He was home at his beloved Schuster farm, where he lived his whole life, with his entire family present.  Don spent much of his lifetime either flying or farming.  In his retirement years, he continued to enjoy both endeavors through his two sons. He was affectionately nicknamed...

Mar 24, 2025

James “Jim” Aubuchon, age 77 of Drayton, ND passed away Monday, March 24, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Park River, ND.

James Clifford Aubuchon was born May 19, 1947 in Eureka, CA the son of the late Clifford and Wilma Aubuchon.  Jim grew up in Humboldt County, CA and is a 1965 graduate of Wooster...

Mar 23, 2025

Ruth E. Anderson, age 92 of Grafton, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the Park River Good Samaritan Center.

Ruth Estella Mitchell Anderson, named after her aunt, Florance Ruth, was born May 15, 1932 in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Loyd M. Mitchell and Carrie M. Graves.  Ruth...

Mar 20, 2025

Julie Ellen Kennedy, age 64 of Minto, ND, daughter of Wenzl and Mary Kennedy, passed away on the first day of spring, March 20, 2025.

Julie was born on November 25, 1960 and happily lived her life in the Minto area.  She was a graduate of Minto High School and Mayville State College.

Julie loved...

Mar 18, 2025

Robert James LaHaise of Grafton passed away in the early morning hours of March 18, 2025.

Robert was born on July 15, 1943, to Joe and Edith LaHaise. He was one of five siblings and attended school in Oakwood. Robert was a devoted husband, a hardworking man and a cherished grandfather whose love and commitment to his...

Mar 15, 2025

Wendell C. Martinson, age 95 of rural Hoople, ND passed away on March 15, 2025 at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier, ND, with his loved ones by his side.

Wendell Cyril Martinson was born on August 16, 1929 in Grafton, ND to the late Olaf and Ida (Fagerholt) Martinson.  He was raised on the family...

Mar 13, 2025

Betty Louise Almen, age 95 of Park River, ND passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Park River Good Samaritan Center.

Betty was born February 17, 1930, in Walsh County, ND, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Hein) Nelson. She grew up in the rural Grafton, ND area and attended Grafton...

Mar 13, 2025

Loyd Dale Oberg, 82, of Hoople, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Loyd was born on July 3, 1942, to Hugo and Gladys (Gullickson) Oberg in Grafton, ND. He grew up on their farm near Hoople with his parents and sister, Marlys, and graduated...