Obituaries

Aug 24, 2024

Harriet D. Prigge Scharmer, 86 of Drayton, North Dakota passed away peacefully August 24, 2024, after a long battle with dementia at Valley Senior Living on 42nd, Hearthstone, Grand Forks, North Dakota. The family wants to express their sincere appreciation for the staff at Valley Senior Living for all their care given to mother.

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Aug 23, 2024

Sylvia (Reimers) Madson was born November 6, 1938 to Ehler and Sadie Reimers, of rural Petersburg, ND. She grew up a red-headed country girl with a love for the outdoors and music. She learned to play piano at a young age, a talent she would share with others for the rest of her life. She was a smart one,...

Aug 21, 2024

Winten A. Gunderson, age 98 of Grafton, North Dakota, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.

Winten A. Gunderson was born November 20, 1925 in Esmond, North Dakota, the son of the late Asle and Ida (Erickson) Gunderson.  He was baptized and confirmed at Esmond Trinity Lutheran...

Aug 18, 2024

Stacey Marie Herman, age 54, of Newfolden, MN, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  She was diagnosed in November 2021.

Stacey was born on November 18th, 1969, in Watertown, SD, to William “Bill” and Sharon (Rasmussen) Herman.  She graduated from Watertown High School in 1988.  ...

Aug 11, 2024

Robert J. Crotty, age 67 of Grafton, ND passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the Lutheran Sunset Home.

Robert Joseph Crotty was born May 2, 1957 in Grafton to the late Dominic and Rose Marie (Monette) Crotty.  He was raised in Pembina, ND and attended Pembina Public Schools.  After his education he began working for...

Aug 10, 2024

Isabelle D. Copeland, age 93 of Crystal, North Dakota passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at her home near Crystal.

Isabelle Dolan was born February 23, 1931 in Long Island, New York, the daughter of the late John McDonald and Virginia (Dolan) Cromwell.  She graduated high school in New York and received her...

Aug 7, 2024

Maynard S. Kadlec, age 86 of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of the Lankin area passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his home in Grand Forks.

Maynard Stanley Kadlec was born June 25, 1938 in Latona Township, Walsh County, ND the son of the late Louis and Lillian (Bina) Kadlec. He attended rural school in...

Aug 6, 2024

Wanda A. Hall, age 97 of Moorhead, Minnesota and formerly of Edinburg, North Dakota passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Eventide Nursing Home in Moorhead.

Wanda Adele Nelson was born April 14, 1927 in Grafton, North Dakota the daughter of the late Willy Nelson and Alice (Brunsvold) Hanson.  She graduated from Edinburg High School and...

Aug 5, 2024

Leland “Lenny” Jelinek, age 76 of Grand Forks, ND, checked out and won’t be saying “WHAT” anymore as of Monday, August 5, 2024.  He was born May 27, 1948 in Grafton, ND, the son of Alexander and Aileen (Simpkin) Jelinek of Pisek, ND. He attended Pisek Elementary and High School and graduated in 1966.  He then attended UND in...

Aug 4, 2024

Pamela F. Eckland, age 62 of Grafton, ND passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Pam was born on September 8, 1961 to the late Waldemar and Vernel (Haroldson) Anderson in Staples, MN.  She was raised and attended public schools in Staples, graduating from Staples High School in...

Aug 3, 2024

Randy Scott Jensen (RanMan), age 62, of Park River, ND passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 in rural Park River.

Randy Scott Jensen was born on September 15, 1961 to Gladwin (Bear) and Nancy (Rux) Jensen in Park River, ND. He was baptized, confirmed and member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Park River.  Randy graduated from...

Aug 2, 2024

Amanda M. Daley, age 43 of Park River, ND passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at her sister’s home in Frazee, MN.

Amanda Marie Johnson was born January 26, 1981 in Park River, ND the daughter of Wayne and Connie (Hagen) Johnson. She graduated from Park River High School in 1999. She attended Mayville State College...

Jul 31, 2024

Eldora (Storey) Chally, age 89 of Adams, ND, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the Park River Good Samaritan Center.

Eldora was born June 9, 1935, the daughter of the Andrew and Gail Storey of Roseau, MN.  The family moved to California around 1940.  As a teenager, Eldora worked at JCPenney’s and went to business...

Jul 30, 2024

Tim J. Samuelson, age 64 of Langdon, ND passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Timothy Jay Samuelson was born on January 13, 1960 in Grafton, ND to the late Loren and Joanne (Sukstrof) Samuelson.  Tim was raised on the family farm in rural Adams, ND.  He attended school in Adams...

Jul 29, 2024

Dennis L. Kemp, age 84 of Park River, ND, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Dennis Lynn Kemp was born April 19, 1940 in Drayton, ND to Willis and Myrtle (Smillie) Kemp.  He attended Prattford Country School #98 through 8th grade and then attended Cavalier High...

Jul 27, 2024

Marlin John “Spike” Lothspeich, age 92 of Park River, North Dakota passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at First Care Health Center of Park River.

Marlin John Lothspeich was born July 24, 1932 in Wales, North Dakota, the son of the late Edward and Rose (Dirkes) Lothspeich. He attended and graduated from Wales...

Jul 25, 2024

Marilyn Gerszewski, age 65 of Minto, ND passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at her home in Minto.

Marilyn Ladouceur was born December 25, 1958 in Akra, ND the daughter of the late Modst and Martha (Denault) Ladouceur.   She attended schools in Walhalla, Cavalier and Drayton, ND.  Marilyn was united in marriage to Scott Gerszewski on...

Jul 24, 2024

Felipe Martinez Jr, 72, of St. Thomas, ND, passed away on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024. Felipe was born on October 9, 1951in Grafton, ND to Felipe & Amelia Martinez. He graduated from Grafton High School in 1970. In 1972, he married SanJuanita “Janie” Contreras. They resided in Grafton/St.Thomas, ND area where they had their first two children. In 1989,...

Jul 22, 2024

Sharol J. Rogalla, age 82 of Chisago City, Minnesota and formerly of Minto, North Dakota passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Parmley on the Lake, Chisago City, Minnesota.

Sharol Joyce Zander was born May 6, 1942 in Maddock, North Dakota, the daughter of the late William and Beatrice (Lies) Zander.  Sharol...

Jul 22, 2024

Mary Ann (Darling) Ryan, 95, of Inkster, ND, passed away peacefully at home on the family farm surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on July 12th, 1929 in Inkster to Nora (Hunking) Darling and Oscar Darling, Mary Ann was raised and educated in Strathcona, MN. She met the love of her...