Jul 29, 2025

"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diane K. Ryan, 80, of San Antonio, Texas, who died peacefully on July 29, 2025.  Diane was born to Leonard and Blanche Griffin on October 25,1944, in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

She was a Speech Therapist for the Edgewood Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas,...

Jul 13, 2025

Patrick "Pat" McMahon, age 80, of Niagara, ND, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 in his home.

Graveside services will be held Saturday  August 23, 2025 at 10 a.m. in Bellevue Cemetery,  Larimore, ND.

Jul 5, 2025

Ethel (Finley) Cain, age 90, of Payson, Arizona and formerly Forest River, ND, passed away July 5, 2025 in her home.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 15 in Forest River Memorial Park Cemetery, Forest River, ND.

May 12, 2025

Geraldine (Geri) A. Borgen age 80 of Aneta, ND,  passed away on May 12, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks surrounded by her husband Dennis M. Borgen, her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Geri was born June, 18 1944 the daughter of Orville and Mildred (Johnson) Kelley in Fordville, ND and attended High School in Petersburg,...

May 9, 2025

Raymond Earl Umphrey, age 77 of Inkster ND passed away on Friday May 9, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Park River ND.

He was born on July 7, 1947 to Elwyn “Bumps” and Violet (Carlson) Umphrey in Fordville ND.  He attended Inkster School and finished the 8th grade. He was united in marriage to...

May 8, 2025

Marvin Jemtrud, age 92, of Larimore, ND, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks.

Marvin was born June 29, 1932, the son of Leonard and Eldora (Armstrong) Jemtrud, at Mylo, ND.  The family moved to Devils Lake where he graduated from high school.  Marvin served in the U. S. Army from 1952-1954...

Apr 30, 2025

Linda Ann Johnson, age 75, of Inkster, ND, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She had been battling stage 4 lung cancer since November 2024.

Linda was born in Belcourt, ND, August 8th, 1949, to Anthony (Jack) and Angeline Delorme.

She raised her family and built her...

Apr 15, 2025

James Allan Griffin, 76, of Larimore, ND, passed away on April 15, 2025, under the care of Hospice at the Good Samaritan Society-Larimore.

Born November 1, 1948, to William and Irene Griffin, James was raised in North Dakota, where he developed a strong work ethic and a deep love for aviation. Both of his parents preceded him...

Mar 3, 2025

Clyde Stratton Cooper Jr.

We are saddened to announce the death of Clyde S. Cooper Jr. age 71, of Larimore.  He passed away comfortably, holding his rosery close to his heart on Monday March 3rd at 5am in the morning in the Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND.

Clyde was born May 11, 1953 in...

Feb 26, 2025

Sundance Oary, age 50, of rural Northwood, ND, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 26 at her home.

She is survived by her husband Jonathan.

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...