In Our Care
Jesse James Chalich
Mar 11, 2026
Jesse J. Chalich, 49 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota. Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Grand Forks, North Dakota with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m....
Ronald Benedict Delorme Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
Ronald B. Delorme, Jr., Wic'anhpi Kuwa (Chasing Star), age 57 of Isanti, MN, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, with his loving family at his side. He will find his way to the star nation, he walked this earth with a good heart “cante waste yuha maka akan mani”.
Ron was born on October 26, 1968, in Devils Lake,...
James "Jim" H. Flynn
Mar 8, 2026
On March 8, 2026, James (Jim) Harvey Flynn, loving husband, father, and grandfather of passed away at the age of 78 with his family by his side at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.
Jim was born on May 5, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN to Ruth Lorrayn (Willetts) and Lewis Wayne Flynn. After graduating High School from Wayzata, MN in 1965,...
Laurel Rae Hanson
Feb 21, 2026
Laurel Hanson, 49, passed away on February 21, 2026, at her home in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Laurel was born on March 10th, 1976 at St. Michaels Hospital one day before we had a March blizzard. She lived and attended school in East Grand Forks, MN..
In 1986, she started school in Thompson, ND and graduated in 1994. She attended Moorhead...
Brenda Dorothy Miller
Mar 9, 2026
Brenda D. Miller, 80 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Monday, March 9, 2025, at her home surround by her loving family.
Brenda was born on February 17, 1946, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy Hall (Hardy) in Hanover, New Hampshire. She was raised and educated in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Brenda attended Endicott Junior College, Beverly, Massachusetts and received an associate’s degree.
Brenda...
Kevin D. Vejtasa
Mar 7, 2026
Kevin Vejtasa, 62, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, surrounded by his family. Kevin was formerly of Adams, North Dakota.Kevin was born June 24, 1963, to Don Vejtasa and Sharon Gunville. He entered the world alongside his twin brother Craig, beginning a lifelong partnership that many would say was...
Sally C. Jacobson
Mar 6, 2026
Sally Claire (Martin) Jacobson, 81, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, while surrounded by her family's love. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Sally was known for her generous heart, her love of bringing people together, and her dedication to helping others.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 29,...
Bailey (Devin) Turner
Mar 5, 2026
Bailey (Devin) Turner, age 28, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Bailey Turner was born on August 9, 1997, in O’ahu, Hawaii, to Jonathan Turner and Michelle Quinn. She was raised in Murietta, California, and graduated high school from Vista Murrieta High School with the class of 2016. Throughout her childhood, she had a passion...
Darrel O. Fossum
Mar 4, 2026
Darrel Odean Fossum, 85, died March 4, 2026 at Hatton Prairie Village where he had been living since February 25, 2025. No services will be held at this time. Inurnment will take place at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church cemetery, Honeyford, ND at a later date.
Darrel, the fifth and final child of Peter and Ella (Suldahl) Fossum, was born on August...
Duane Leonard Christenson
Mar 2, 2026
Duane Leonard Christenson, longtime educator and theater director, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 82.
Born September 5, 1943, in Grafton, North Dakota, to Edythe and Leonard Christenson, Duane was raised on a family farm in Bowesmont. He graduated from Grafton High School and earned a degree in Speech with minor in Chemistry and English from North...
Allen Duane Shane
Mar 1, 2026
Allen Shane, 79 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Altru Hospital with his family by his side. As Allen would say, “He died once bet he won’t do that again.”
Allen Duane Shane was born the youngest of four to Earl and Donna (Haugen) Shane on June 11, 1946, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was...
Donald M. Schumacher
Feb 27, 2026
Donald M. Schumacher, age 81, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Valley Senior Living surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held in the Spring at Drayton Cemetery...
Dwight John Wurzbacher
Feb 22, 2026
Dwight John Wurzbacher, lovingly known as “Wiz,” age 84, of Mentor and Rogers, MN, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026.
Dwight was born on July 24, 1941, in Grand Forks, ND, to James and Deloris (Peterson) Wurzbacher. He grew up in East Grand Forks, MN, where he graduated from Central High School in 1959. He honorably served his country in...
John E. Knudson, Jr.
Feb 22, 2026
John Knudson, Jr., entered his heavenly home on February 22, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by family following a brief illness.
John Ellsworth Knudson, Jr. was born October 15, 1940, in Langdon, North Dakota to John and Elsie (Berg) Knudson. Following high school, he moved to Grand Forks and attended the University of North Dakota and Aaker’s Business College....
Cleo Rowe
Feb 20, 2026
Cleo F. (Legg) Rowe, 86, Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Maple View Memory Care.
She was born June 3, 1939, to Dorance J., Sr., and Lenora (Oliver) Legg in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Cleo graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1957. On June 6, 1959, she married Neil C. Rowe. She worked as...
Joan A. Evenson
Feb 19, 2026
With heavy hearts and grateful spirits, we celebrate the life of Joan Carlson Evenson, who passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff of Grand Arbor in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Her sense of humor was legendary, her wit was quick, and her heart was loving and open. She listened without judgment, encouraged without hesitation,...
Alice Eider
Feb 18, 2026
Alice Eider passed away on February 18, 2026, at Woodside Village, Grand Forks.
Alice Larene (Lawson) Eider joined the family of Bernesia Emeline (Newman) and William (Bill) Preston Lawson on October 24, 1929. She was their fourth daughter, followed by another sister and two brothers. Growing up on the farm, Alice honed her gardening and canning skills. We all miss her...
Jean Rae Davidson Johnson
Feb 15, 2026
Jean Rae Johnson, 84, of San Antonio, Texas entered eternal life on February 15th, 2026. Born November 29th, 1941, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Woodrow and Marjorie Davidson, she was the eldest of two daughters.
Jean graduated from Larimore High School and the University of North Dakota and dedicated her life to the field of education. Happy to say her...
Everett Sondreal
Feb 15, 2026
Everett Sondreal passed away at the age of 90, on February 15, 2026, at his home in McAllen, Texas.
Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Ole and Florence Sondreal of Grand Forks, ND. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Grace, brother Wesley (wife Leona) of Southampton, PA, his two sons, Philip Sondreal (wife Ellen) of Fargo,...
Michael Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Feb 14, 2026
Michael (Mike) Lynn O’Shaughnessy, age 79, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Mike was born to Enos and Vera (Stratton) O’Shaughnessy in Grafton, ND. He grew up in Hamilton, ND, where he graduated from high school in 1964. After graduation, he enlisted in the...
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