Obituaries

Kristine K. Dusek

Kristine K. Dusek

Aug 14, 2012

Kristine K. "Kris" Dusek, age 49 of Grafton, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Kristine K. Nolte was born April 7, 1963 in Wadena, MN the daughter of Paul and Joanne (Burley) Nolte. She graduated from Sebeka High School in 1981. She attended NDSU for two years and graduated from nursing...

Walter H. Pokrzywinski

Walter H. Pokrzywinski

Aug 9, 2012

Walter H. Pokrzywinski, age 79 of Lankin, ND passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the First Care Health Center of Park River. Walter H. Pokrzywinski was born July 29, 1933 in Oslo, MN the son of the late Walter and Mamie (Witkowski) Pokrzywinski Sr. He attended school in Oslo. Following his education Walter worked for area farmers....

Rene Azael Saenz Sr.

Rene Azael Saenz Sr.

Aug 8, 2012

Rene A. Saenz Sr., age 49 of Grafton, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Rene A. Saenz Sr. was born August 23, 1962 in Weslaco, TX, the son of Rita (Reyes) Saenz and the late Azael Jose Saenz. While growing up the family split their time between North Dakota and Texas....

Bridgette Josephine Jehlicka

Bridgette Josephine Jehlicka

Aug 6, 2012

Bridgette Josephine Jehlicka age 42 of Fordville, ND passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks after a courageous battle with Colon Cancer. Bridgette Josephine Bosh was born January 9, 1970 in Park River, ND, the daughter of Herman A. and Judy A. (Trenda) Bosh. She grew up in Lankin, ND, graduating from the...

Richard A Nelson

Richard A Nelson

Aug 6, 2012

Richard A. Nelson, age 64 of Grafton passed away on Monday, August 06, 2012 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Richard A. Nelson was born March 9, 1948 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Raymond and Margaret (Thorsen) Nelson. He graduated from the Walsh County Agricultural School in Park River, ND. Following his education he went...

Godfrey F. Dvorak

Godfrey F. Dvorak

Aug 5, 2012

Godfrey F. Dvorak, age 94 of Minto, ND passed away on Sunday, August 05, 2012 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Godfrey F. Votava was born November 20, 1917 on the farm near Veseleyville, ND the daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Dusek) Votava. She attended rural schools near Veseleyville. Godfrey was united in marriage to Sidney...

Gayle Ann Swartz

Gayle Ann Swartz

Aug 5, 2012

Gayle A. Swartz age 59 of Lankin, ND passed away on Sunday, August 05, 2012 at First Care Health Center of Park River. Gayle Ann Swartz was born May 24, 1953 in Grafton, ND, the daughter of the late Dale and Alexa (Votava) Swartz. She attended school in Pisek, ND. The family spent summers on the family farm near...

Jay W. Ferguson

Jay W. Ferguson

Aug 3, 2012

Jay W. Ferguson, age 75 of Forest River, ND passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012 at the Sanford Medical Center of Fargo, ND. Jay Willson Ferguson was born December 6, 1936 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Raymond J. and Lily A. (Willson) Ferguson. He graduated from Forest River High School in 1955 and attended NDSU...

Isabel Almond

Isabel Almond

Jul 26, 2012

Isabel Almond, age 100 of Grafton, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Isabel Ramusson was born May 10, 1912 in Pine Creek, MN the daughter of the late Alfred and Matilda (Gryde) Rasmusson. She attended rural schools there. Isabel was united in marriage to Arlie Almond on October 25, 1930 in...

Betty Jean Samson

Betty Jean Samson

Jul 23, 2012

Betty Jean Samson, age 70 of Grafton, ND passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Betty Jean Samson was born August 11, 1941 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Louis and Meranda (Nelson) Samson. She made her home in Grafton with her family until May 10, 1951 when she moved...

Richard Joseph Heuchert

Richard Joseph Heuchert

Jul 22, 2012

Richard Joseph Heuchert, age 82 of St. Thomas, ND passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the Northwood Deaconess Hospital. He was born June 17, 1930 at Grafton Deaconess Hospital to parents Joseph and Hilda (Puppe) Heuchert. He was baptized July 6, 1930 and confirmed July 23, 1944. He attended school district #54 and graduated from St. Thomas...

Frances M. Stanislawski

Frances M. Stanislawski

Jul 19, 2012

Frances M. "Frannie" Stanislawski, age 76, of Warsaw, ND passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Frances M. Stanislawski was born May 3, 1936 in Warsaw, ND the daughter of the late Joseph and Anastasia (Czapiewski) Stanislawski. She grew up and attended schools there. Following her education she worked at Smokey's and...

Elizabeth A Johnson

Elizabeth A Johnson

Jul 19, 2012

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Johnson, age 83 of rural Hoople, ND passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Elizabeth A. "Betty" Harlow was born August 2, 1928 in Drayton, ND, the daughter of the late Harry and Selma (Nelson) Harlow. She graduated from Drayton High School and Mayville State Teachers College. She worked as...

Gene F. Votava

Gene F. Votava

Jul 18, 2012

Gene F.Votava, age 57, of Karlstad, MN, formerly of Grafton, ND passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at the Sanford Hospital of Thief River Falls, MN. Gene F. Votava was born October 4, 1954 in Grafton, ND the son of Frank and Martha (Sevigny) Votava where he grew up and attended school. Following his education he painted for...

Vincent S. Lowe

Vincent S. Lowe

Jul 17, 2012

Vincent Sylvester Lowe Vincent Sylvester Lowe, 92, Grafton, North Dakota died July 17, 2012 in the Lutheran Sunset Home, Grafton, North Dakota. Vincent, known lovingly as "Bud" or "Buddy" to family and friends, was born April 23, 1920 at the family home in Hoople, ND to Emil and Annie (Listul) Lowe. Bud had one brother, Leonard (Donna) Lowe, of...

Norris D. Haug

Norris D. Haug

Jul 9, 2012

Norris D. Haug, age 86 of Edinburg, ND passed away on Monday, July 09, 2012 at the Borg Pioneer Home of Mountain, ND. Norris D. Haug was born in rural Edinburg, ND March 24, 1926, to James and Anna (Holth) Haug. He was baptized and confirmed in the Odalen Lutheran Church. Norris attended Tiber District #92 and Edinburg High...

Ella K. Ganssle

Ella K. Ganssle

Jul 6, 2012

Ella K. Ganssle, age 92 of Grand Forks formerly of St. Thomas, ND passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at the 4000 Valley Square, Woodside Village, Grand Forks. Ella K. Dietrich was born March 10, 1920 on the family farm in Pembina County, ND the daughter of the late Henry and Ella (Steinke) Dietrich. She was baptized and confirmed...

Erva J. Finley Carroll

Erva J. Finley Carroll

Jul 6, 2012

Erva J. Finley Carroll age 85 of Forest River, ND passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Erva J. Finley was born February 24, 1927 in Grafton, North Dakota, the daughter of the late James and Luva (Horner) Finley. She attended rural country school and graduated from Forest River High School. She then...

Leonard Schuster

Leonard Schuster

Jul 6, 2012

Leonard Schuster, age 87 of Grafton, ND passed away on Friday, July 06, 2012 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Leonard Schuster was born June 16, 1925 to Max and Laura (Misialek) Schuster in Walsh County. He grew up in Warsaw and attended school at District 47 and St. Anthony's Convent. Following his education he helped on the...

Jane M Narveson

Jane M Narveson

Jun 28, 2012

Jane M. Narveson, age 93, of Grafton, ND passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton. Jane M. Lambert was born July 14, 1918 in Red Lake Falls, MN, the daughter of the late Alphonse and Cesarie (Boucher) Lambert. She grew up and graduated high school there. Following her education, she received her teaching...