Melvin Verkuehlen

Melvin Verkuehlen

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...

Allen Ruzicka

Allen Ruzicka

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...

Garland "Monty" Montgomery

Garland "Monty" Montgomery

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,...

David Lee

David Lee

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...

Herbert Seaver

Herbert Seaver

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,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Boyd

Elizabeth "Betty" Boyd

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...

Fred Bornsen

Fred Bornsen

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...

Arlene Knutson

Arlene Knutson

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...

Cheryl Bauer

Cheryl Bauer

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...

Mary Ellen Larson

Mary Ellen Larson

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...

Dennis Holweger

Dennis Holweger

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...

Howard Drewlo

Howard Drewlo

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...

Bernice Brueckner

Bernice Brueckner

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...

Richard "Rick" Lupien

Richard "Rick" Lupien

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...

Rachel Maendel

Rachel Maendel

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.

Francis Lane Ophaug

Francis Lane Ophaug

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...

Henry Ouradnik

Henry Ouradnik

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,...

Eugene Capp

Eugene Capp

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...

Henry Smith

Henry Smith

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...

Anna Maendel

Anna Maendel

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.