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...

Mar 23, 2022

Frederick W. Bornsen, 96, died peacefully at First Care Health Center in Park River on Wednesday, March 23.

Fred was born to Fred and Agnes Bornsen on June 30, 1925, on the family farm west of Larimore, where he was also raised.

Fred married Eva (Braaten) Bornsen on September 16, 1946, at Crookston, Minnesota. During...

Mar 23, 2022

Arlene E. Knutson, age 87, formerly of Niagara, ND, peacefully passed away on March 23, 2022 while surrounded by loved ones.

Arlene was born on June 24, 1934 in rural Niagara, ND. Arlene attended public school in Niagara. She was united in marriage to Richard (Dick) Knutson in St. Andrew Lutheran Church on July 15, 1956. Arlene...

Mar 7, 2022

Cheryl Lynn (Mostad) Bauer, Larimore ND, passed away Monday, March 7 at the Valley Senior Living Center after a long illness.

Cheryl was born on November 18, 1946 in Saum, MN to Edwin and Elna (Nelson) Mostad. She graduated from Kelliher High School. She attended Bemidji State University, Valley City State University and Lake Region CC before...

Mar 7, 2022

Mary Ellen (Fried) Larson, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Edgewood Parkwood in Grand Forks, ND.  Mary Ellen was born in Jamestown, ND on February 28, 1929 to Erlemonde (Foley) Fried and Calvin Fried.

She grew up in Fried, Minto, and Dahlen, ND and taught in rural schools for two years.  On...

Mar 3, 2022

Dennis James Holweger was born July 21, 1940, in Northwood, ND to Julius and Mae (Larson) Holweger.

Dennis attended Grand Forks County Public School Pleasant View Townsip District 84 and then went to Larimore Public School, graduating in 1958.

Dennis farmed with his dad after graduation until fall, when he entered into the U.S. Army...

Feb 25, 2022

Howard Julius Edwin Drewlo, age 88, of rural Arvilla, ND, passed away at home on February 25, 2022.  He was born at home March 30, 1933 in Mekinock Township, to Julius and Barbara (Bauer) Drewlo.

As a child Howard enjoyed the farm life, riding his horse Sandy, and was a member of the local 4-H club, showing...

Feb 22, 2022

Bernice Evelyn Brueckner age 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her home near Niagara, ND, surrounded by her loving family.

Bernice was born October 7, 1929 at rural Niagara to Phillip and Edna (Vogel) Voelker.  She received Holy Baptism and confirmed her Christian faith at St. Andrew Lutheran Church.  Bernice received her public education...

Feb 21, 2022

Rick Lupien, age 75, Larimore, ND, passed away peacefully in sleep at home on Monday, Feb 21.  He will be best remembered for his love for his children, family, friends, his practical jokes, and his love of music. His passion for singing and playing guitar started in college and carried him all through his years. Thanks, Billy for that...

Feb 8, 2022

Rachel Maendel, age 89, of the Forest River Colony, Fordville, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in her home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 10 at the Forest River Colony.

Feb 2, 2022

Francis L. Ophaug passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, at his home in rural Larimore, North Dakota, at the age of 80.

Francis was born to Arthur and Ruth (Anderson) Ophaug on April 30, 1941, in McVille, North Dakota.   After graduating from McVille High School (1959), he attended NDSU. Francis was drafted into the US Army...