Sep 22, 2022

Jacklyn Earl Halstenson of Niagara, ND age 76 died September 22, 2022.

Jack was born to Earl & Arabelle (Haddow) Halstenson on July 15, 1946. He was baptized and confirmed at Elk Valley Lutheran Church, where he was a lifelong member. Jack graduated from Unity High School and attended NDSU before returning to farm. Jack was drafted...

Sep 21, 2022

Judith "Judy" Holweger, age 81, of Northwood, ND, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

Judith Eve Stimpert was born Friday, June 13, 1941 in Loretto Hospital, New Ulm, MN to Charles “Red” Stimpert and Bertha “Byrdee” Eda Kyar Stimpert.

Judy graduated from Sleepy Eye High School in 1959 and then moved...

Sep 18, 2022

Goodbye to a wonderful woman and a beautiful mother.   Judith Dahlen, 83, of Fordville ND, passed away on September 18th, 2022.   Judy was born on April 14, 1939 and leaves behind a legacy of wonderful memories.  Judy loved crafting, working jigsaw puzzles, and most of all spending time with her family.

Judy was preceded in death by...

Sep 14, 2022

Byron Lewis Tupa, 89, of Larimore, ND passed away September 14, 2022, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.  He was born December 30, 1932 in Regent, ND to John and Gladys (Carlson) Tupa.  He was raised in Regent and moved with his family to Larimore, ND where he attended Larimore High School.  He joined the US Air Force on...

Sep 10, 2022

JoAnn Willey, age 72, of Grafton, ND, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 in Good Samaritan Society-Larimore.

Services and burial will be held in Hillsboro, Ohio.

Sep 2, 2022

Harlan Sayler, 86, of Larimore, ND passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, after a short stay at the Good Samaritan Society in Larimore. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Larimore United Methodist Church in Larimore. A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a...

Aug 25, 2022

Sandra Kaye Norgard, age 77, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at her home in Grand Forks, with her daughter Ladene by her side after a long battle with cancer.

Sandy was born January 30, 1945 to Arthur and Hazel (Evenson) Swenningson, in Tagus, ND.  She attended school in Stanley, ND.  Sandy married Dennis E. Norgard from...

Aug 18, 2022

Arnold Voelker, 94, of Petersburg, ND, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at his home near Petersburg. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Niagara, ND. A visitation will be held Monday, August 22, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at Bakke...

Aug 7, 2022

Robert Jay Smith, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at the age of 27.

Robert was born July 1, 1995.  He was a loving son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend to many.  His love for his siblings was untouchable.

Robert left behind many broken hearts:  his mother Sherril Borgen Smith,...

Aug 4, 2022

John “Jack” Brelie, 71, Larimore, ND died August 4 th , 2022 in Wallace, Idaho.

Jack was born July 15 th , 1951, to Gordon “Gordy” and Margaret “Peggy” Brelie.  He attended Larimore High School and graduated in 1970.  He went on to get degrees from University of Mary in Behavioral Sciences, and NDSCS of Wahpeton in...

Jul 19, 2022

Olive Stout, age 99, of Larimore, ND, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society-Larimore

Olive was born November 17, 1922 at Sweet Spring, Missouri, the daughter of Oliver and Lois (McDonald) English.  She married James Stout, Sr. and was employed as a public school nurse.

Local survivor is her son...

Jul 13, 2022

Shirley Ann Amundson, age 85, of Larimore and formerly Inkster, ND, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 in Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.

Shirley was born February 13, 1937 at Crystal, ND, the daughter of Mervin and Mildred (Johnson) Becker. She was raised in Crystal until moving with her family to Inkster in 1953.  She graduated...

Jul 6, 2022

Helene Hillestad, age 90 Buffalo, NY and formerly of the McCanna area, passed away July 6, 2022 in Buffalo, NY.

Helene was born August 2, 1932.

Graveside services will be held in Elm Grove Church Cemetery, rural McCanna, at a later date.

Jul 1, 2022

Rodney Jay Halstenson, age 67, of Niagara, ND passed away July 1, 2022 at his home.

Rodney was born on June 7, 1955 to Earl and Arabelle Halstenson. He graduated from Unity High School Petersburg, ND and attended Mayville State University, majoring in music. Rodney's love for music started with piano lessons in his early childhood. He...

Jun 21, 2022

Melvin D. Verkuehlen age 76 of Larimore, ND passed away on June 21 st , 2022.  He was born January 10 th , 1946 in Northwood, ND the son of Harvey and Francis (Swavee) Verkuehlen.  He graduated from Petersburg, ND High School in 1963.

Melvin farmed near Niagara until 1986 and then worked as head of maintenance...

Apr 26, 2022

Allen was born on April 13, 1934 in Cleveland Township, Walsh County, ND to the late Oliver and Ruella (Jallo) Ruzicka.  He grew up on the family farm where he was born, and attended country school, through the 8 th grade.

Allen was baptized, confirmed and a lifetime member of Quale Lutheran Church,  where he served on...

Apr 25, 2022

Garland Ray “Monty” Montgomery, 66, of McCanna, ND,  passed away on April 25 th , 2022, after a brief battle with a stroke.

Garland Ray “Monty” Montgomery was born on April 7th, 1956 in Casper, Wyoming to Marilyn (Johnson) Gunzenhauser, and looked up to Bud Gunzenhauser as his father. After Monty graduated from high school in 1974,...

Apr 8, 2022

It is with heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of David Sanford Lee, 77, Larimore, ND.  He passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at his home.

David was born to Francis Sanford and Elizabeth (Matheson) Lee on October 21, 1944 at Grand Forks Deaconess Hospital. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and...

Apr 1, 2022

Herbert Arthur Seaver, 84, of Larimore, ND, passed away peacefully in the early morning on Friday, April 1, 2022. Herb was born to the late Herbert and Marie (Fick) Seaver in Litchville, ND on August 7, 1937. He was immersed in the Christian community that would be his lifelong support from an early age. Herb grew up in Portland,...

Mar 29, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Boyd, age 100 of Larimore, ND passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society-Larimore.

Betty was born June 22, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Earl and Viola (McGardy) Chaney.

She is survived by her daughter Diane Hunsberger, granddaughter Dawn (Jay) Hanson and grandson Lance Hunsberger.

Private...