Obituaries

Nov 4, 2024

Linda Fay Bogert, age 74 of Grafton, ND, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Linda Swenson was born June 23, 1950 in Bagley, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Oliver and Edith (Lietz) Swenson.  She grew up and attended school in Bagley.  She...

Nov 2, 2024

Donald Ordean Boe, age 91 of Adams, ND passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Santé of Mesa Rehab Facility in Arizona. His illness was sudden, and he was with his wife and children, Dawn and Gary in his final days.

Donald was born June 20, 1933 at his farm home, the son of Ralph and...

Nov 2, 2024

God brought our beautiful and loving mother and beloved wife into this world November 2, 1950 and God took her home November 2, 2024 with her loving family hand in hand praying her into the arms of Jesus setting her completely free from all the pain and suffering from pancreatic/liver cancer.

Dina M....

Nov 2, 2024

Connie L. Langley, age 70 of Park River, ND, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Connie L. Aabrekke was born April 10, 1954 in Minnewaukan, North Dakota, the daughter of the late Carl and Lillie (Swenson) Aabrekke.  She attended school in Minnewaukan.  Connie was...

Nov 1, 2024

Gregory (Bear) Dean Ellingson, 65, rural Park River, ND passed away Friday evening, November 1, 2024 at First Care Health Center of Park River.

Greg lived his entire life in Park River and was a Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Neighbor, and Friend to many.  He loved anything to do with the outdoors and it showed...

Oct 27, 2024

Bobby J. Anderson, age 48 of Crystal, ND, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 in Grand Forks, ND.

Bobby Joe Anderson was born January 4, 1976 in Grafton to Pamela (Anderson) Peterson.  He was raised and attended school in Crystal, ND. After his education, he began working for local farmers.  He enjoyed working the animal side...

Oct 26, 2024

Shirley E. Carlson, age 87 of Park River and Lankin, ND passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the First Care Health Center of Park River, ND.

Shirley E. Moe was born December 14, 1936 on the Moe farm in Norton Township Walsh County, ND, the daughter of the late Emil and...

Oct 25, 2024

Our dearest wife and mother Diane Celeste Flanagan passed away on October 25, 2024 at the age of 79. The world will be a bit dimmer without her physical presence, but we are comforted by Christ’s promise of eternal life that Celeste firmly believed in.

Celeste was a small town girl who cherished growing up on the...

Oct 21, 2024

Jodi A. McCarthy, age 60, of Grafton, ND passed away on October 21, 2024 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jodi Ann Hickman was born on November 27, 1963 to the late Lindsay Hickman and Marilyn (DeGagne) Hickman Hanevold in Larimore, ND. She was raised on the family farm outside of Arvilla, ND.  She...

Oct 20, 2024

Mildred “Millie” (Suda) Houska, age 94 of Grafton, ND passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 20, 2024, at the Leisure Estates Assisted Living Center of Grafton.

Millie “Suda” Houska was born May 16, 1930, in Grafton, ND, the daughter of the late Joseph V. and Mary (Tupa) Suda....

Oct 20, 2024

JoAnne (Josephine Ann) Sevigny, age 85 of Oakwood, ND passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton.

JoAnne was born March 7, 1939, to the late Charles and Beaty (Spale) Karnik at Veseleyville, ND.  She attended a country school and while growing up helped her parents on the farm.

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Oct 17, 2024

Lyndalou D. Raumin, age 80 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Lyndalou D. Rustan was born September 27, 1944 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Vernon and Stella (Bjerke) Rustan. She grew up and attended the Tiber school near Edinburg,...

Oct 15, 2024

Edith A. Gierszewski, age 100 of Grafton, North Dakota passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the Serenity Assisted Living Center, Dilworth, Minnesota.

Edith A. Sevigny was born September 18, 1924 in Oakwood, North Dakota, the daughter of the late Leon and Clara (Dumas) Sevigny.  She attended school in Oakwood.  Edith was united...

Oct 13, 2024

Duane Francis Larson, age 80 of Breckenridge, MN passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.

Duane F. Larson was born January 07, 1944  in St. Thomas, ND the son of the late Francis and Helen (Boulduc) Larson. He grew up and attended schools in St. Thomas, ND, graduating from St. Thomas...

Oct 12, 2024

Jerome A. “Jerry” Lykken, age 73 of Milton, ND, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital of Cavalier.

Jerry was born May 25, 1951 in Grafton, ND, the son of the late Leo and Dorothy (Jonasson) Lykken. He grew up and attended school in Milton, graduating from Milton High School in...

Oct 8, 2024

Carol Jane Lee, age 83 of Grafton, ND passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side.

Carol Jane Franklin was born March 30, 1941 near Donaldson, MN to the late David and Emma (Lindblad) Franklin.  She attended elementary school at Donaldson and graduated in May 1959 from Kennedy,...

Oct 7, 2024

Sharon Mae Mlcoch, age 79 of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Eventide Sheyenne Crossings in West Fargo with family by her side. She was being cared for by Hospice of the Red River Valley during her final days.

Sharon was born April 30, 1945 in Grafton, ND, the daughter of the late...

Oct 5, 2024

Irene S. Hodek, age 93 of Park River, ND passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Park River Good Samaritan Center.

Irene S. Kovarik was born January 2, 1931 in rural Lankin, ND the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Shirek) Kovarik. She attended schools in Latona Township.  Irene was united in marriage to...

Oct 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chad Demers, 33, who left this world peacefully with loved ones by his side on October 3, 2024. Chad was born in Grafton, ND, on November 15, 1990, to his loving parents, Guy and Susie Demers, who provided him with unwavering support in all his endeavors. He graduated...

Sep 29, 2024

Ricky D. Mastre, 62, of Park River, ND, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Sandford Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Ricky Dean Mastre was born on March 28, 1962, the son of the late Ronald Mastre and Janice (Bjornson) Mastre. Ricky attended school in Park River, ND. Ricky moved to Grand Forks, ND, in 1980 and pursued...