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James "Jim" McDonald

James "Jim" McDonald

Aug 2, 2025

Dr. James McDonald of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away on August 2, 2025, at Valley Senior Living at the age of 85.

James Stanley McDonald was born July 17, 1940, to Archie and Ethel McDonald in Crookston, Minnesota. His early years were spent helping on the family farm with his father and his brother Jon. Jim attended Sacred Heart High...

Kristi L. Lafferty

Kristi L. Lafferty

Jul 30, 2025

Kristi L. Lafferty, age 58, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Kristi Lea Bergman was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 3, 1966. When Kristi was six months old, she and her twin sister Kari were adopted by Orvis and Lavonne...

Kathy R. Moncada

Kathy R. Moncada

Jul 27, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/yGVCSedidco 

Kathy R. Moncada, age 68, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.

Memorial services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Amundson Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Forks, North Dakota....

Ardella Mae (Nelson) Hefta

Ardella Mae (Nelson) Hefta

Jul 30, 2025

On July 30, Ardella Hefta peacefully passed away at her Grand Forks home. Ardella was born in Mayville, ND to Clarence and Cora Nelson. She grew up on the family homestead east of Mayville. Ardella attended Lindaas School in Traill County, Mayville High School, and did a short course at Mayville State Teachers College to get basic teacher credentials. She...

Shirley Louise Meagher

Shirley Louise Meagher

Jul 28, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/Dq44MwycQic 

Shirley Louise Meagher, 77 of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born on October 18, 1947, the daughter of Edward and Edna (Vandal) Goulet in Langdon, North Dakota. She was raised...

Susan Simons

Susan Simons

Jun 12, 2025

Susan C. Simons, Grand Forks, passed away on June 12, 2025 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia Road.

Susan Rudrud was born on August 6, 1934 to Ralph and Mabel Rudrud in Hillsboro, ND.

Susan graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1952 and moved to Grand Forks where she attended UND. It was there that she met her future husband, Robert “Bob”...

Gerald "Jerry" Braaten

Gerald "Jerry" Braaten

Aug 8, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Braaten, 77, Grand Forks, died Friday, August 8, 2025 at his home.

Memorial Service will be held August 20, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Amundson Funeral Home.Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service.Full obituary will appear soon.....

Marlene Luella St. Claire

Marlene Luella St. Claire

Aug 7, 2025

Marlene L. St. Claire, 75 of Pisek, North Dakota died Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota. Arrangements are pending.

Anita Vernon

Anita Vernon

Jul 27, 2025

Anita L. Vernon, 86, Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Sunday, July 27, 2025 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

Anita Louise Freemyer, the daughter of William Andrew Freemyer and Mabel Leona (McConahay) Freemyer was born on February 7, 1939 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. She grew up and attended school in Omaha, Nebraska, then lived in California for a time before returning...

John Eugene Richards Sr.

John Eugene Richards Sr.

Jul 26, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/B2nYC1ptLVc 

John Eugene Richards Sr. was born May 23, 1944, in Upland, California, to Frank and Mary Richards.

John was a man of faith and integrity. He lived his life in service to the Lord and his family.During his young years he was very active in the Boy Scouts, earning Eagle...

Steve J Paulson

Steve J Paulson

Jul 26, 2025

Steve J. Paulson, age 67, resident of Grand Forks, died on Saturday, July 26 at his home.

Steven James Paulson was born on December 10, 1957 and raised in Grand Forks, ND. As a child, his favorite pastime was causing shenanigans with his lifelong neighborhood friends until his mom rang the “come-home” cowbell. He graduated from Central High School in 1976.

Steve...

Lori Miller

Lori Miller

Jul 26, 2025

Lori Kim Miller, 70, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, surrounded by her children and with the steady support of her husband, Dave, who stood by her side and did everything he could to care for her throughout her courageous battle with cancer. Though our hearts are heavy, we take comfort knowing she is now...

Brian Lee Langowski

Brian Lee Langowski

Jul 25, 2025

Brian Lee Langowski went to his eternal rest July 25th 2025.

Brian was born on August 31st, 1981, to Angelita Robledo and James Langowski.

Brian lived with his parents in Ardoch, later moving to Grafton and then Graduating from Central Valley High School in Buxton in 2000. He made his home in Grand Forks and worked many odd jobs.

In 2007 he met...

Raymond G. Franks

Raymond G. Franks

Jul 22, 2025

Raymond Franks, 82, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at home. 

Raymond George Franks was born June 30, 1943 in Hallock, MN, the son of George and Rose (Gaetz) Franks. He was raised and attended school in Humboldt, MN. When he was old enough Ray worked on the family farm, sometimes all through the night just to see...

Sonia D. Spaeth

Sonia D. Spaeth

Jul 20, 2025

Sonia Diane Spaeth, age 77, resident of Grand Forks, ND, died on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at her home. 

Services will be held at a later date. Please check back for a full obituary. 

Scott Thomas Nalley

Scott Thomas Nalley

Jul 18, 2025

Scott Thomas Nalley, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away  on July 18, 2025, in Grand Forks. He was 37 years old.

Born on April 29, 1988, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Scott was the beloved son of Dr. Jack and Saundra Bailey (Little) of Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from Potomac High School in Woodbridge, Virginia, in 2006.

Scott worked seasonally as a roofer...

Steven "Steve" H. Drees

Steven "Steve" H. Drees

Jul 18, 2025

Steven “Steve” H. Drees, age 56, of Thompson, North Dakota, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks surrounded by the love of his family.

Steven Howard Drees was born on November 16, 1968, in Fargo, North Dakota. Steve graduated from Thompson High School with the class of 1987 and furthered his education at the University of...

Odell C. Stadstad

Odell C. Stadstad

Jul 16, 2025

Odell Clyde Stadstad, age 96, lifelong resident of Manvel, ND passed away on July 17, 2025 at the Fargo VA Community Life Center. Odell was defined largely by his genuine love for family and friends, and was blessed to have two generations of family present with him at the end of his life.

Odell was born to William and Cora (Storstad)...

Christina Jean Dahl

Christina Jean Dahl

Jul 16, 2025

Christina's Service will be lived streamed on Calvary Lutheran's Facebook page.

To watch a recording of the service please use the link: https://youtu.be/w2XOZP8S4CY 

Christina Jean Dahl, age 43, passed away on July 16, 2025 at her parents’ home in Grand Forks, ND.

Christina was born August 4, 1981 in Grand Forks ND to Deborah (Marwitz) Johnson and Donald L. Dahl, Jr. She graduated...

Virginia A. Wilson

Virginia A. Wilson

Jul 16, 2025

To watch a recording of the Sunday evening prayer service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/LhAzyOIBzEoTo watch a recording of the Mass of Christian Burial, please use the link: https://youtu.be/P3FjyFqPGvk 

Virginia Ann Wilson surrendered to a peaceful homecoming on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in her home surrounded by her children and God’s love.

Virginia Ann Wilson, formerly of Minto, North Dakota, was born...