Obituaries

Jul 31, 2017

JoAnn L. Veum, age 60 of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND.

JoAnn L. Mattson was born February 28, 1957 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Elvin and Nina (Olson) Mattson. She was...

Jul 27, 2017

Allan Dexter Sitzer, age 31 of Minto, ND passed on to his eternal hunting and fishing grounds on Thursday, July 27, 2017 in Minto.

Allan was born June 29, 1986 in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Dexter Sitzer and Patricia (Mattern) Einarson. He grew...

Jul 26, 2017

Harry C. Lottine Jr., age 81 of Gilby, ND, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Roger Maris Cancer Center of Fargo.

Harry C. Lottine, Jr. was born December 12, 1935 in Grand Forks, ND, the son of the late Harry C. and Mary...

Jul 24, 2017

Mona K. Szklarski, age 52 of Grafton passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN. Mona was born December 21, 1964 in Lisbon ND. She lost her battle with liver disease July 24, 2017.  She was born to Severt and Patricia Anderson. She attended school in Sheldon, ND. She attended business school in...

Jul 20, 2017

Steven Stanley Riske, age 94 of Long Beach, California, passed away at home on July 20, 2017, peacefully.

Steve was born on May 3rd, 1923, the second child of Martin and Francis Riske and grew up in Warsaw, North Dakota, where he helped his father with farming. Steve attended...

Jul 17, 2017

Gene R. Gemmill, age 88 of Edinburg, ND, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks with his family by his side.

Gene Gemmill was born August 14, 1928 near Edinburg, ND, the son of the late Herbert W....

Jul 15, 2017

Brian Stoltman, age 37, was born on June 14, 1980 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Brian’s Parents were Edward Stoltman and Mary (Wisniewski) Stoltman. He attended school in Minto, North Dakota where he was an Honor Student and heavily involved in various sports as well as the High School Band.

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Jul 12, 2017

Frances M. Seeba, age 96 of Grafton, ND passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Frances M. Mozinski was born December 27, 1920 near Warsaw, ND the daughter of the late Anton and Margaret (Slominski) Mozinski. She attended...

Jul 11, 2017

Ronald J. Watt, age 85 of Park River, ND passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Park River Good Samaritan Center.

Ronald J. Watt was born July 22, 1931 in Osford Township of Cavalier County, ND the son of the late William G....

Jul 10, 2017

Dale A. Erlanson, age 78 of Adams, ND passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Dale Allan Erlanson was born April 15, 1939 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Albert and Mabel (Markusen) Erlanson. He grew up...

Jul 9, 2017

Karen K. Welsh, age 67 of Thief River Falls, MN and formerly of Grafton, ND passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the Thief River Falls Care Center.

Karen Kay Nybo was born August 30, 1949 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late...

Jul 5, 2017

Frank S. Votava, age 98 of Grafton, ND, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton.

Frank S. Votava was born October 31, 1918 near Veseleyville, ND the son of the late Frank K and Anna (Matejcek) Votava. He attended...

Jul 3, 2017

Elaine Buckholz, age 52 of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Elaine was born in Grafton, ND on August 30, 1964 to Rozella Gallaway and Martin Buckholz, the third oldest of...

Jun 26, 2017

Mary Ann (Eisenrich) Connor, 67, of Lutz, FL passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at Gulfside Hospice Center in Zephyrhills, FL. Mary Ann (Eisenrich) Connor was born on August 19, 1949 in Warroad, MN to Robert and Lois (Torfin) Eisenrich. She graduated from Grafton High School in 1967 and attended Mayville State College, graduating in 1971 with a Bachelor’s degree...

Jun 24, 2017

Dorothy Ann Kosobud, age 89 of Park River and formerly of Lankin, ND passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Park River Good Samaritan Center, following a four month illness.

Dorothy was born February 26, 1928 to Adolph and Mary (Matejcek) Dvorak in...

Jun 22, 2017

Alice L. Staskivige age 78 of Fordville, ND passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at her home in Fordville.

Alice L. White was born August 13, 1938 in Walhalla, ND the daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel (Weaver) White. She attended school there....

Jun 21, 2017

Russell A. Dunford, age 91 of Milton, ND passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the Veterans Administration Hospital of Fargo, ND.

Russell A. Dunford was born March 16, 1926 in Hay Township of Cavalier County the son of the late George W. and...

Jun 17, 2017

Rev. Orville J. Sunde, age 90 of Edinburg, ND, went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2017.

He was born June 17, 1927 in Fargo, ND, the son of the late Rev. John S. and Aalga (Skare) Sunde. He graduated from Christine...

Jun 13, 2017

Vance William Anderson, age 67 of Grafton, ND died peacefully Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the First Care Health Center of Park River after a two month battle with pancreatic cancer. Vance was born on November 28, 1949 to Earl and Ione (Midgarden) Anderson. He attended Sinkler grade school, rural Grafton and graduated from Grafton High School in 1967. Vance...

Jun 13, 2017

Danielle K Bjerke-Hagen, age 26 of Park River, ND passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Danielle Bjerke was born April 11, 1991 in Cavalier, ND, the daughter of Arnold Bjerke and LuWanna Haave. She attended school in...