Feb 2, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Georgeson, age 75 of Mapleton, ND formerly of Niagara, ND passed away on February 2nd at Edgewood Memory Care in Grand Forks, ND.

Betty was the first of 5 children born to Frank and Rose (Dvorak) Beneda. Betty married James Georgeson on June 28th. 1966. James and Betty lived on the family farm where they...

Dec 25, 2024

Ronald David Kavli, 76, Minot, ND passed away peacefully on Christmas morning 2024 at home.

Ronald was born on October 8, 1948, in Bottineau, ND, to Carol and Earnest Kavli, the second of three brothers. He was a beloved husband, father, stepfather, and a proud service member who dedicated his life to the United States Navy, it...

Dec 23, 2024

On December 23, 2024, Jesus said, “Come my Son” and Martin O’Neil entered heavens gates.

Martin Lee O’Neil was born on August 6th, 1945, in Deaconess Hospital Grand Forks, ND to Stella Hildre and John Leland O’Neil.  He arrived home and lived his entire life in the same farmhouse south of Fordville, ND. Marty was baptized, confirmed...

Dec 21, 2024

Glenora Doneva Dalbey, age 94, of Fordville, ND, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024 at the Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton, ND under hospice care. She was born on June 18, 1930 to Margaret Kroeplin and Albert Anderson and was later adopted by George White. She grew up in Bottineau County where she attended the local one-room schoolhouse...

Dec 14, 2024

Idamae Ellen Ohnstad (Berdahl), Petersburg, ND,  passed away at the Good Samaritan Home in Larimore, ND on Dec 14 at the age of 99.

She was born on July 23, 1925, in the farm home near Dahlen, ND to Joe and Ellen (Sand) Berdahl. She grew up on the family farm along with her sister, Lillian Jallo...

Dec 2, 2024

Linda Rolf, age 78, of Grand Forks and formerly Fordville, ND, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.

Linda was born in Minnesota. She was adopted by Joseph and Merle Axelson. Graduated from high school in Chaska, Minnesota.  Linda made her home between Minnesota and North Dakota and made her home in...

Nov 30, 2024

David Wakeley, age 80, of Larimore, ND, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in the Good Samaritan Society-Larimore.

Services and burial will take place in Massachusetts.

Nov 14, 2024

Robert “Bob” Lunney, age 92, of Northwood and formerly Larimore, ND died on  Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Northwood Nursing Home where he had been comfortably living since 2017.

Bob was born on June 25, 1932 to Hugh and Gladys (Delaney) Lunney near Larimore, ND.  Growing up, Bob worked on the family farm alongside his father...

Nov 4, 2024

Tracy Jill Magenau November 30, 1969 – November 4, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tracy Jill Magenau, 54, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, on November 4, 2024.

Born November 30, 1969, Tracy was a beacon of warmth, compassion, and strength to all who knew her. She graduated from...

Oct 30, 2024

Joyce Marie (Huffman) Nord, 93, of Larimore ND, formerly of Gilby and Devils Lake, passed away on October 30, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Joyce was born June 6, 1931, in Devils Lake to DeWitt and Hazel (Watson) Huffman.  She graduated from Minnewaukan High School in 1949.  She continued to live in Minnewaukan while...

Oct 29, 2024

Lucille D. “Lou”  (Janis) Swenson passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in Larimore, North Dakota, at the age of 85. She was formerly of Ute, Iowa.

A funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Soldier Lutheran Church, Solider, Iowa, with Pastor Chip Borgstadt and Vicar Russell Stanislav,...

Oct 25, 2024

Robert “Bob” Leo Jenstead, 95, passed away peacefully with family at his side on October 25, 2024. He was born to parents Gunder Jenstead and Christine Ness on December 29, 1928, near Larimore, North Dakota.

Shortly after graduating from Larimore High School, Bob joined the military and served with the United States Constabulary force in West Germany....

Oct 10, 2024

Donald Hansen, age 68, of Northwood, ND, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 in his home

BURIAL will take place in the ND Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND.

Oct 5, 2024

Samuel (Sam) Anthony Kennedy, 73, of Arvilla, ND went to meet his Lord at 5 a.m. Saturday, October 5 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

He was born June 15, 1951 in McKeesport, PA, the son of Charles and Mickelina Kennedy.

He was proud to have served 24 years in the US Air Force and...

Oct 3, 2024

Sara Maendel, age 85, of the Forest River Colony, Fordville, ND, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 5 at 2 p.m. at the Forest River Colony with a Wake on Friday, October 4 at 8:15 p.m.

Burial will take place in the Forest River...

Oct 2, 2024

David Brott, age 74, of Arvilla, ND, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in the Good Samaritan Society-Larimore.

Services and burial will be held in Benson, Minnesota.

Sep 12, 2024

Gloria Emma Swanson Enger Temple, age 93, of Larimore, ND, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society-Larimore.

Gloria was born on May 28, 1931 the daughter of Carl and Nellie (Thorsell) Swanson at the Mrs. Moody’s Maternity Hospital in Larimore.  Gloria grew up on the family farm 7 miles west of Larimore...

Aug 19, 2024

Dolores Mutch, 100, of Larimore, ND, died Monday, August 19, 2024 at Northwood Deaconess Health Center, Northwood, ND.

Dolores Elaine Severtson Mutch was born May 25, 1924, in New Rockford, ND, to Christian and Martha (Steffen) Severtson.  Christian was an engineer for the Great Northern Railway and Martha was a homemaker.

Dolores graduated from New...

Aug 10, 2024

Wayne Keith, age 76, of Orr, ND, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 in his home.

There will be a memorial held at Wayne's home in Orr on Saturday, September 14 from 1 pm - 4 p.m.

Jul 3, 2024

Ruth Faye Jenson, age 84,  of Grand Forks, ND, died on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND after a heroic battle with bone cancer.

Ruth was born September 11, 1939 to Clarence and Helen (Best) Jenson in Fordville where she grew up.  A member of Fordville Lutheran Church; Ruth graduated from...