Jul 17, 2021

(as told by her mom, Bonnie)

Shelley Jean Johnson, age 60,  went to Heaven very peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2021, after suffering courageously from Parkinson’s Disease for many years.

Shelley (Machovsky) Johnson was born in Grand Forks, ND on September 5, 1960.  Her parents lived in Grand Forks for a time and Shelley welcomed...

Jul 13, 2021

Sandra “Sandy” Novak, age 80, of Park River and formerly of the Lankin-Fordville area, passed away on Tuesday July 13, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Park River.

Sandra was born October 16, 1940 the daughter of Charles and Vlasta “Pat” (Harazim) Rose.  She was raised and grew to womanhood at Lankin.  She attended and graduated...

Jul 13, 2021

Paul Biggerstaff, age 57, of Emerado, ND, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at his home.

Jun 29, 2021

Helen “Squirt” Goetz, 88, of Arvilla, passed away June 29, 2021 at the Bethany Assisted Living Center in Fargo. She was born to the late Delphine (Dumont) and Ralph Boushee, on April 17, 1933 in East Grand Forks, MN.

She married the late Richard “Dick” Goetz in October of 1950. They lived in Arvilla, farmed near Emerado,...

Jun 6, 2021

Donald Albert Hunter 69 of Crookston, Mn, formerly of Gilby, ND passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday June 6, 2021.

Donnie was born September 30,1951 to Dennis and Doris Hunter.  He attended Midway School, and graduated in 1969. After high school, he attended Mayville State College for a short time and was drafted into the...

Jun 3, 2021

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Daniel Ferdon, age 32, of Aurora, Colorado and formerly of Larimore,  ND, our most beloved husband, uncle, brother, son and friend passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 3 rd , 2021.

Daniel was born July 23, 1988, the son of Gerald and Ann Ferdon, at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Michigan,...

May 30, 2021

Ruth Eleanor (Williams) Rostberg, of Northwood, ND, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at the age of 98 years, 9 months.

Ruth was born on August 30, 1922 at Arvilla, ND, the daughter of Hugh and Clara (Porter) Williams.  She moved with her family to Emerado where she attended school, graduating in 1939.  She worked at...

May 28, 2021

Mary Margaret Sears, 77, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on May 28, 2021, at Northwood Deaconess Health Center, in Northwood. Mary was born on January 8, 1944, and grew up in Box Elder, SD. She retired from the Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) after 31 years of living and working in many places. She chose North Dakota...

May 18, 2021

Avis (Lindly) Jehlicka, age 88 of Fordville, ND passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18 th , 2021, at the Park River Good Samaritan Center.

Avis Colleen Jehlicka was born March 22 nd , 1933, to the late James and Hildur Lindly. She lived on a farm near Dahlen, ND, where she attended her first seven years...

May 12, 2021

Shirley Ann Trosen, 85 years, passed away peacefully May 12, 2021 at Larimore Good Samaritan Center. Shirley was born on June 10, 1935 to Elmer and Solvay (Christiansen) Peterson. She attended Hegton Township Country School and graduated from Larimore Public High School in 1953. Shirley attended Aaker Business School and worked at Ness Epco in Grand Forks. She married...

May 8, 2021

 Robin D. Saiers   ,  59, of Larimore, ND, completed her earthly journey on Saturday May 8th, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She left us peacefully with a smile.

She was born on June 20, 1961 in Jersey Shore, PA, the daughter of Albert Jameson and Alice Adam.

Her faith was her foundation and strength, especially during her cancer journey. She was...

Apr 29, 2021

Grace Eisner, age 95, of Conway, ND, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the Park River, ND, Good Samaritan Center.

Grace was born February 9, 1926 at Conway the daughter of Lars and Hannah (Nelson) Omdahl.  She was raised in Conway and attended school through the 9 th grade.  Grace married Rudolph Eisner, who preceded...

Apr 23, 2021

Vivian A. Behm, 92, formerly of Niagara, ND, died on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Larimore Good Samaritan Center.

Vivian Ann Madson was born to Palmer & Aletta (Gilbertson) Madson on July 23, 1928 at rural Niagara.  She was baptized, confirmed and later married at Elk Valley Lutheran Church, rural McCanna.  She was educated through 8 th...

Apr 14, 2021

Robert (Robbie) Alan Kaminski Jr, age 31, of Larimore, ND went to be with the Lord unexpectedly due to natural causes on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

Robbie was born on November 1, 1989 to Robert and Susan (Slagus) Kaminski at United Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.  He attended school in Larimore, ND and graduated from Larimore High...

Apr 7, 2021

Benjamin Maendel completed his earthly journey on April 7, 2021, at his home surrounded by family after a battle with cancer. Ben was born in Rosedale Colony, Elie, MB on December 2, 1941, the eighth child of Joseph and Mary Maendel. At the age of three he moved with his family to New Rosedale Colony. His family...

Feb 22, 2021

Marlene Larson, 81, Larimore, ND, died peacefully surrounded by family on Feb 22, 2021, at Northwood Deaconess Health Center, Northwood, ND.

Marlene Beverly Olsen was born on April 2, 1939, the daughter of Arndt and Lois (Hoverson) Olsen in Fordville, ND. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at Dahlen Lutheran Church, Dahlen, ND. Marlene...

Feb 22, 2021

Marlene Larson, 81, Larimore, ND, died peacefully surrounded by family on Feb 22, 2021, at Northwood Deaconess Health Center, Northwood, ND.

Marlene Beverly Olsen was born on April 2, 1939, the daughter of Arndt and Lois (Hoverson) Olsen in Fordville, ND. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at Dahlen Lutheran Church, Dahlen, ND. Marlene...

Feb 19, 2021

Michael Thomas Garber, age 43, of Niagara, ND, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Aneta Parkview Health Center in Aneta, ND.

Arrangements are pending

Feb 17, 2021

Sherry Lynne (Howard) Wilhelm, 55, of Rural McCanna, ND passed away Wednesday, February 17th, 2021.

Sherry was born July 12, 1965 in Amarillo, TX to John Howard and Georgia “Lucy” (Brown) Beck.

Sherry graduated from Thompson Public School in 1983. After graduating she went on to join the Army National Guard where she served for...

Jan 26, 2021

Burial for Omer Barsness will be on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the Petersburg, ND Cemetery.