In Our Care
Cheryl Simundson
Nov 17, 2025
Cheryl L. Simundson, 79, Grand Forks, died Monday, November 17, 2025 at her home.
Memorial Services are pending.
A complete obituary will be added once it becomes available.
Ellen Nottestad
Nov 16, 2025
Ellen Nottestad of Grand Forks, ND, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. She was 87.
Ellen Odegaard was born November 7, 1938, to George and Ethel (Jenson) Odegaard. She attended grade school in Clifford, ND, and graduated from Mayville High School. She graduated from Mayville State University in 1962. She later received an Elementary/Secondary Reading...
Myrtle D. Austreng
Nov 12, 2025
Myrtle D. Austreng, age 86, of Grand Forks, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Valley Senior Living Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
A Graveside Prayer Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Ness Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Mekinock, North Dakota.
Myrtle Delores Nelson was born April 16, 1939, to Alvin and Mabel “Lottie” Nelson. Myrtle...
Rodney "Whitey" Pierson
Nov 12, 2025
Rodney A. Pierson, affectionately known as "Whitey," was born on July 29, 1954, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He peacefully passed away on November 12, 2025, in Reynolds, North Dakota, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for his family.
Whitey was a farmer through and through, deeply connected to the land he worked for numerous farms, including...
Janet "Jan" Noblin
Nov 14, 2025
Janet “Jan" Noblin, 80 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota died Friday, November 14, 2025, at her home.
Jan was born on December 1, 1944, the daughter of Carl and Olive (Berg) Solseng in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was raised in Logan Center, North Dakota and attended school there through 10th grade and graduated from Larimore High School in 1962. Jan...
Jeanne Arlene Zimmerman
Nov 13, 2025
Jeanne Arlene (Widley) Zimmerman was born February 26, 1934, to Ted and Lillian (Hanson) Widley of Hunter, North Dakota. She died peacefully at the age of 91 on November 13, 2025, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Jeanne grew up on the family farm outside of Hunter, North Dakota. Growing up, she enjoyed playing baseball and basketball and...
Scott Alan Schiller
Nov 7, 2025
Scott Schiller, 60, Las Vegas, formerly of Grand Forks, died Friday, November 7, 2025 in Las Vegas.
Memorial Services are pending.
Full Obituary to appear soon...
Steven R. Fruetel
Nov 2, 2025
Steven R. Fruetel, 69, Grand Forks, ND passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Grand Forks.
A memorial gathering will be Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Eagles Club located in East Grand Forks, MN.
A full obituary will follow soon...
James "Jim" A Quandt
Nov 16, 2025
James "Jim" A Quandt, 88, Grand Forks, died Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Altru Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church.Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service.
Full obituary to appear soon....
Betty M Baker
Nov 13, 2025
Betty M. Baker, age 83, resident of Grand Forks, died on Nov. 13, 2025 at her home.
Please check back for further information.
Elizabeth A. Chesley
Nov 6, 2025
What is something that is free & priceless?
You can lose it, cannot touch it, own, return, or get back?
Answer: Time… (author unknown)
We lost our time on earth with a beautiful, sweet soul our mom, Elizabeth “Liz” Chesley, on Nov 6, 2025. She is now in heaven, no longer suffering from COPD. Liz was married to Tom for 53 years(widowed 6)....
Ronnie Timothy Olson
Nov 4, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Timothy Olson, 64 of Manvel, North Dakota passed away unexpectantly on November 4, 2025, in rural Grafton, North Dakota.
Ronnie was born the son of Ron and Helen (Bergh) Olson on July 29, 1961, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Olson family moved to Manvel in 1969, when Ronnie was 8 years old. He graduated from Oslo High School...
Angel L. "Carlos" Valentin
Nov 4, 2025
Angel L. "Carlos" Valentin, 76, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia, Grand Forks.
Additional information will follow soon.
Dr. Fred Brooks
Nov 3, 2025
Dr. (Doc) Fred Orville Brooks, age 86, passed away on November 3, 2025, in Grand Forks, ND. Fred was born on October 28, 1939, in Jamestown, ND to Fred Sixbury Brooks and Opal Margaret Harper. He attended school in Jamestown, graduating from Jamestown Highschool in 1957. He graduated from Jamestown College in 1960 with a BA degree. He continued his...
Teresa Mae Petersen
Oct 31, 2025
Teresa M. Petersen, 66 of Park River, North Dakota died Friday, October 31, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Park River, North Dakota.
Teresa Mae Petersen was born on May 22, 1959, the daughter of James and Shelia (Wiltse) Petersen in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was raised and educated in Grand Forks until moving to Mekinock, North Dakota in 1976,...
James Michael Larson
Oct 27, 2025
James M. Larson, 69 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Monday, October 27, 2025, at his home with his loving family close by, under the care of hospice.
James Michael Larson was born on July 5, 1956, the son of Delbert and Lois (Galloway) Larson in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where his Father was stationed in the Air Force. Having been raised...
Neil C. Rowe
Oct 26, 2025
Neil C. Rowe passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks.
He was born September 12, 1934, in Cavalier, ND, the son of John E. Rowe and Edna Mae (Saunders) Rowe. Neil graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1952. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War from...
Michael K. Gratton
Oct 24, 2025
Michael K. Gratton, age 57, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away at home on Friday, October 24, 2025, following a valiant fight with cancer. He was surrounded in spirit by the enduring love of those who held him in their hearts. This love and faith embraced him as he was called home to God.
Michael Kelly Gratton was born October...
Daniel J Lee
Oct 20, 2025
Daniel Joseph Lee, 86, of Reynolds, North Dakota, passed away on October 20, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center due to complications following a heart attack.
Danny was born on July 27, 1939, at Deaconess Hospital in Grand Forks to Ole and Myrtle (Rebsch) Lee. He was baptized into Christ and confirmed at Stjordalen Lutheran Church in Reynolds, ND, where his faith...
Dean Nelson
Oct 19, 2025
Dean Charles Nelson, age 85, passed away Oct 19, 2025 at his home in Emerado, ND. Dean was born on July 1, 1940 and is the son of Elmer and Mary (Mullan) Nelson. He was the youngest of four children. Dean attended grade school and high school in Emerado. He graduated in the class of 1958. After graduation he attended...


