Obituaries

Dec 4, 2016

Susanna Jean “Sue” Praska, age 59 of Grafton, ND passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Susanna Jean Heinze was born June 13, 1957 in Minot, the daughter of Robert and Laura (Kraft) Heinze. She graduated from Minot High School in 1975. She worked and lived in Minot after graduation. She met her husband...

Dec 3, 2016

Alan D. Collette, “AC”, age 77 of Grafton, ND passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Alan was born October 13, 1939 in Acton Township, Oakwood, North Dakota, the son of the late Almond...

Nov 30, 2016

Paul J. Brodeur, age 84 of Grafton, ND passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at his home in Grafton.

Paul J. Brodeur was born November 15, 1932 in Joliette, ND the son of the late Joseph and Dora (Leveque) Brodeur. He attended school in...

Nov 30, 2016

Doreen D. Machovsky, age 64 of Grafton, ND passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton, ND.

Doreeen D. Batesole was born August 5, 1952 in Jamestown, ND the daughter of the late Vernon and Myrtle (Christianson) Batesole. She...

Nov 28, 2016

Lois P. Winther, age 90 of Park River, ND passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Park River Good Samaritan Center.

Lois P. Johnson was born February 23, 1926 in rural Park River, ND, the daughter of the late Peder and Laura (Flaten)...

Nov 28, 2016

Leona A. Sevigny, age 88 of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton.

Leona Angeline Lansing was born December 12, 1927, the daughter of Theodore and Anne (Skorgen) Lansing on their farm in rural Lankin, ND....

Nov 27, 2016

Gertrude A. “Gert” Hewitt, age 89 of Minto, ND passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Center of Larimore, ND.

Gertrude A. Marciniak was born June 13, 1927 in Walsh County, ND the daughter of the late Stanley and Annie (Kuta)...

Nov 25, 2016

Gary Denault, age 64 of Thatcher, AZ, formerly of Pisek, ND passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at the Haven of Safford, following a brief illness. Gary is survived by his son, Justin Denault; daughter, Gina Denault; and granddaughters: Brooklyn, Desiree and Alexis Marie. Gary is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sharon. Funeral services will be Saturday, December...

Nov 10, 2016

James Alan “Jim” Ferguson, age 55 of Park River, ND passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 near Hoople, ND.

James Alan Ferguson was born January 30, 1961 in Park River, ND the son of the late John D. and Dorothy D. (Thompson) Ferguson. He...

Nov 7, 2016

Dale St. Claire, Jr., age 31 of Minot, ND, formerly of Grafton, ND passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 at his home in Minot. Dale Joseph St. Claire, Jr. was born March 21, 1985 in Sheridan, WY, the son of Dale St. Claire, Sr. and Gladys LaHaye. He graduated from Minot High School and attended Minnesota State Community and Technical...

Nov 5, 2016

Judy A. O’Toole age 73 of Grafton, ND passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at her home in Grafton after a courageous battle with cancer.

Judy A. Cernik was born January 29, 1943 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Lloyd and Blanche...

Nov 5, 2016

Gail M. Osowski, age 61 of Grafton, ND passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 near Grafton from injuries sustained in an ATV accident.

Gail M. Prondzinski was born January 14, 1955 in Grafton, ND, the daughter of the late Chester and Berniece (Nowacki) Prondzinski....

Nov 2, 2016

Ronald L. Brandvold, age 57 of Crystal, ND passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at his home in Crystal.

Ronald L. Brandvold was born February 22, 1959 in Park River, ND the son of the late Burvette and Gloria (Mosolf) Brandvold. He grew up...

Nov 1, 2016

Charles Francis Lunak, age 81 of Grafton passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at his home in Grafton. Charles Francis Lunak was born October 27, 1935 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the son of the late Charles and Frances (Fischer) Lunak. When he was three years old he moved to the Grafton Developmental Center, later San Haven and then back...

Nov 1, 2016

Thomas W. Lunde, age 58 of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of St. Thomas, ND passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at his home in Grand Forks.

Thomas W. Lunde was born January 4, 1958 in Grafton, ND the son of the late John...

Oct 31, 2016

Scott A Machart, age 52 of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Scott A. Machart was born April 21, 1964 in Grafton, ND the son of Earl and Betty (LeQuire)...

Oct 22, 2016

Leo G. Feltman, age 91 of Lisbon, ND and formerly of Grafton, ND passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Sanford Palliative Care Unit of Fargo, ND.

Leo George Feltman was born April 10, 1925 in Pulaski Township of Walsh County, ND the...

Oct 22, 2016

Laddie M. Bata, age 92 of Park River, ND and formerly of Adams, ND passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Laddie M. Bata was born July 22, 1924 in Latona Township, Walsh County, ND the...

Oct 20, 2016

Doris L. Burbidge, age 97 of Park River, ND, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Park River Good Samaritan Center.

Doris Larson was born March 20, 1919 in Warren, MN, the daughter of the late M. Melville and Allie (Rosendahl) Larson. She...

Oct 20, 2016

Joyce L. Welsh, age 84 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Joyce Rudie was born February 22, 1932 in Cavalier, ND, the daughter of the late Morris and Olive (Geiger) Rudie. She grew up...