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...

Jan 23, 2022

Henry Ouradnik passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the age of 100. Henry was born June 19, 1921 to Charles and Bertha Ouradnik on a farm near Burlington, ND. He was one of nine children.

Henry received his elementary education at a rural school and spent the first two years of high school in Petersburg,...

Jan 22, 2022

Eugene Joseph Capp, age 84, resident of Northwood, ND and formerly of Lankin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Northwood Deaconess Health Center.

Eugene was born April 16, 1937 in Vernon Township, near Lankin,  the son of Stanley and Anna (Beneda) Capp.  He moved to Cleveland Township in 1940 where he attended school.  He...

Jan 12, 2022

Henry Smith, age 61, of Arvilla, ND, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 12 th , 2022. He was born in Glendale, California on June 13 th 1960.

Henry is survived by his father, Henry L. Smith, Sister, Juanita Smith, Brother Art Polek and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Henry served in the United...

Dec 30, 2021

Anna Maendel, age 79, of the Forest River Colony, rural Fordville, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 in Unity Medical Center, Grafton, ND.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Forest River Colony.

Dec 24, 2021

Jesus "Lon" Eduardo Gomez, age 40, of Larimore, ND passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at his home in Larimore.

Lon was born August 30, 1981 in Laredo, Texas the son of Jesus M. and Maria A. Gomez.  He has lived in Larimore for 18 years.

He is survived by his Children:  Alex Jesus, Maya,...

Dec 18, 2021

Marsha A. Williamson, age 78 of Larimore, ND, passed away on Saturday, December 18 th , 2021 at Altru Medical Center under the care of Red River Valley Hospice.

Marsha Ann (Dobson) Williamson was born on September 17, 1943, in Cut Bank, Montana to Ernest and Selma (Fevold) Dobson.  She was raised in Van Hook and New...

Nov 30, 2021

Harriet Cronquist, age 89, of Gilby, ND, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 in her home.

Harriet Elizabeth Simmet Cronquist, born February 2, 1932 in Rolla, ND, daughter of Peter Simmet and Yvonne Alexander Simmet.

Harriet was preceded in death by her husband Clark Cronquist, her parents, a sister Yvonne Simmet, her daughter and...

Nov 29, 2021

Donald Anderson, age 77, of Bismarck, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at his home in Bismarck.

Private burial will take place in East Forest River Cemetery of rural Fordville.

Nov 27, 2021

Benny “Ben” John Sullivan age 60,  of Larimore, ND passed away at Altru hospital on Saturday November 27th,2021 surrounded by family.

Ben was born on May 14th, 1961 to Patrick and Ilah (Schol) Sullivan in Northwood, ND. He attended Larimore School and graduated in 1979. He went onto working at Elk Valley Elevator and then joined Larimore...

Nov 20, 2021

Our Angel Unaware Cathy Sue Holweger, age 67, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks.

Cathy was born March 27, 1954 at Deaconess Hospital in Grand Forks, the daughter of Harvey and Marilyn (Bradshaw) Holweger.  She received Holy Baptism at Faith Lutheran Church in Inkster, ND and confirmed her...

Nov 17, 2021

Kelley Bakke, age 55, of Fargo, was called to her heavenly home on November 17 th , 2021, at Sanford Hospital of Fargo surrounded by family.

Kelley Jo Bakke was born May 21, 1966, in Mayville, North Dakota, to her parents Beverly and Glen Knetter. Kelley was baptized at the Catholic church in Mayville before moving to...

Nov 15, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our Mother, Doreen (Shires) Peterson Monday, November 15, 2021, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. Doreen was born on August 11, 1932, in post Victorian era London, England. She survived the extreme hardships of the Blitzkrieg of WWII as a little girl. These hardships,...

Nov 10, 2021

Leonard L. Wolfgram, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his home on a farm outside Niagara, ND.  Leonard was born on February 22, 1932 in Niagara, ND, the son of Herman and Ella (Schmidt) Wolfgram.  He grew up in Niagara and joined the Navy after graduating from high school in 1950.  After an honorable discharge...

Oct 27, 2021

Linda Juberigan, age 70, Arvilla ND, peacefully passed away on October 27, 2021, from complications of pulmonary fibrosis at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

She was born March 4, 1951, in Forest Lake, Mn., to Chester and Katherine (Moran) Peterson. At 6 months of age, she moved with her parents to Chisago City, MN., where she...

Oct 13, 2021

On a crisp October morning, at the age of 93, Frances Jean Amundson left this earthly life and entered her heavenly home.   She was surrounded by her children who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.  Frances was a loving wife and partner to Walter James Amundson whom she married on 11/23/46.  Together...