In Our Care
Scott James Bigwood
Oct 3, 2025
Scott J. Bigwood, 66 of Grafton, North Dakota died Friday, October 3, 2025, at his home. Arrangements are pending.

Obert L. Trostad
Oct 1, 2025
Obert L. Trostad, 88, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia.
Memorial Services will be 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025 in Amundson Funeral Home, Grand Forks. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Inurnment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in East Grand Forks, Minnesota at a...
Mark Alan Flaten
Sep 27, 2025
Mark Flaten, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on September 27, 2025 at the age of 73.
Born on August 30, 1952, in Crookston, MN to Ronald and Mary (Maloney) Flaten. Mark grew up mainly in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 1970.
His remarkable work ethic started early. As a kid he worked at local gas...
James Martin Purcell
Sep 28, 2025
James ‘Jim’ Purcell, 99, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND. As Jim would say, he went to the “Glorious Heavenly Blue”.
James ‘Jim’ Purcell was born on May 12, 1926, in Williams County near Williston, North Dakota, the son of Edward Sr. and Bertha (Sebe) Purcell. He later lived west of Gilby,...
Irene Wagner
Sep 27, 2025
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Irene L. Wagner, 93, of Grand Forks, died Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Edgewood Grand Forks.
Irene Seidler was born in Elgin, ND on April 10, 1932, to Christof and Rosina Seidler. She lived with her parents in the Carson, ND area and was the second youngest of eleven children....
Pam Erickson
Sep 25, 2025
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Pamela Ann Erickson passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Grand Forks, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her last moments were filled with love & gratitude, surrounded by her family.
Pamela Ann Winger was born October 24, 1954, to Milton & Marjorie Winger in Grand Forks, ND, where...
Bruce Wayne Nyhlen
Sep 25, 2025
Bruce Wayne Nyhlen, 75, Grand Forks, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.
Bruce was born on November 2, 1949, in Minneapolis, MN, to Willis John Nyhlen and Evelyn (Ellingboe) Nyhlen. He graduated in 1967 from Vocational High School in Minneapolis. Bruce proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, where he worked in administration and...
Devera L. Warcup
Sep 24, 2025
After a full life of 88 years, Devera Lou (Borchert) Warcup, died on September 24, 2025, surrounded by her five children. Devera was born in Thief River Falls, MN to Louis and Ethel Borchert. She grew up in Thief River Falls with her brothers Clint and Dale Borchert and sister, Mary Ann (Borchert) Larson. She married the late Alan Bruce...
Marilyn G. Hagerty
Sep 16, 2025
Marilyn Hagerty, a newspaper columnist in Grand Forks who suddenly achieved national fame and won a book contract after writing a positive review of an Olive Garden restaurant in her mid-80s, died of complications from a stroke Tuesday, September 16, 2025. She was 99 years old.
Visitation will be held 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the Amundson...
Jeanne M. Mondor
Sep 25, 2025
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Jeanne Mondor, 71, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born February 9, 1954, in Holly, Michigan, to Daniel J. and Betty Dumas, Jeanne grew up in a large, close-knit family that shaped her values of love, strength,...
Lal Ghale
Sep 24, 2025
Lal Ghale, age 78, resident of Grand Forks, ND, died on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his residence.
A Funeral Service will be held at Amundson Funeral Home at 9:30am on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Terri Mae Johnson
Sep 22, 2025
Terri Mae Johnson, age 69 of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. She was born on January 24, 1956 in Turtle Lake, ND to the late Leonard and Marie Johnson.
In her later years, Terri’s passion was her grandchildren. Even when she wasn’t with them, she spent her time thinking about the things they might need...
Joanne Rae Meisner
Sep 20, 2025
Joanne Meisner, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at Bethany on 42nd in Fargo, North Dakota. She was born June 27, 1934, and lived most of her life in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Joanne’s life was marked by love, dedication and creativity. She married the love of her life, Allan Meisner, with whom she shared a lifetime of...
Richard "Rick" D. Abar
Sep 19, 2025
Richard "Rick" Donald Abar, 77, a lifelong resident of Grand Forks, passed away after a short illness on Friday, September 19, surrounded by his wife and family members at Altru Hospital.
Visitation will be held 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2025, at Amundson Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Forks, North Dakota, followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m....
Deb Lynn Kennedy-Embury
Sep 16, 2025
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Deb Kennedy-Embury age 70 of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Deb was born on May 6, 1955, to Kenneth and Colleen Kennedy. She was raised alongside her two brothers and three sisters in...
Alyce-Mae Christiansen
Sep 15, 2025
Alyce-Mae Theresa Christiansen (Jenson) of East Grand Forks passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the age of 98 at Edgewood Memory Care in Sartell, MN. She was born on July 27, 1927 in Grand Forks, ND and she grew up on the family farm near Reynolds, ND.
She was confirmed in St. Olaf Lutheran Church. She graduated from Reynolds...
Yvonne Bernadette Nelson
Sep 15, 2025
Yvonne's service can be watched on Holy Family Catholic Church Facebook page.
Yvonne Genereux was born on September 10, 1937, in Terrebonne, MN to Harmidas and Agnes Genereux. She passed away as the sun rose on September 15, 2025, at Edgewood Assisted Living Memory Care Unit in south Grand Forks after walking the heartbreaking journey of Alzheimer’s dementia for over three...
Scott B. Olson
Sep 15, 2025
Scott Brian Olson, born on November 6, 1961, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Gordon and Susan (Karna) Olson. A loving husband, devoted father, and a cherished friend, Scott's life was a testament to hard work, love, and determination. He was known not just for his vocation, but for the unmistakable spirit with which he embraced life.
Scott enlisted in the Army...
Steven J. Phelps
Sep 14, 2025
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Steve Phelps, age 82 of Grand Forks, ND passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his Grand Forks home early on Sunday, September 14th.
Steven Jerome Phelps was born on September 26th, 1942, in Grand Forks, ND. He was the youngest of nine children born to George Edward Phelps, Sr,...

Rodney Burger
Sep 12, 2025
Rodney Burger, 68, Grand Forks, died Friday, September 12, 2025 in Altru Hospital.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.