In Our Care
Barbara Ann Andre
May 3, 2026
Barbara Ann Andre, 80, Manvel, died May 3, 2026 in her home.
Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Manvel.Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service.
Suezette Rene Bieri
May 2, 2026
Suezette R. Bieri, 79 of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Edgewood - Grand Forks, North Dakota. Arrangements are pending. Please check back for full obituary and service times and date.
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...
Thelmer William Jore
Apr 30, 2026
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Thelmer Jore, 94 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Thursday, April 30, 2026, at SMP Health-St. Catherine South, Fargo, North Dakota. Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Sharon Lutheran Church, Grand Forks, North Dakota. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at...
James "Jim" H. Flynn
Mar 8, 2026
On March 8, 2026, James (Jim) Harvey Flynn, loving husband, father, and grandfather 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 Lorayn (Willetts) and Lewis Wayne Flynn. After graduating High School from Wayzata, MN in 1965, Jim...
Susan Robertson
Apr 19, 2026
Susan Carol Robertson (née Lindegren), 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones on a quiet, cozy evening.
Susan was born on July 31, 1963, to Jack Kenneth Lindegren and Elaine Lindegren, who preceded her in death. She shared a special bond with her best friend and younger sister, Karen, born just one year later.
On...
Lester Joseph Schmitz
Dec 11, 2025
Lester Joseph Schmitz, 78, of Mekinock, ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Fargo V A Hospital.
Lester was born on September 29, 1947, in Crookston, MN to Joseph and Marlys (Boutain) Schmitz and was the oldest of 9 children. He spent most of his early years in the Crookston and Red Lake...
Elaine J. McDonald
Apr 24, 2026
Elaine J. McDonald, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at Northwood Deaconess Health Center.
**Please note the change in time for Elaine's graveside service below.
Elaine Joyce Lunski was born on August 14, 1946, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Isadore and Helen (Briski) Lunski. Elaine’s formative years were spent attending school in Lavant Township, Ardoch, and Gilby, culminating in...
Dorothy Lucille Amundson
Apr 7, 2026
Dorothy Amundson, 86, passed away on April 7, 2026, under hospice care due to complications with pneumonia at Valley Senior Living on 42nd Street in Grand Forks.
Dorothy Lucille Dunlop was born May 4, 1939, the daughter of Norman and Ruth (Russell) Dunlop, the youngest of six children. She was baptized and confirmed in the Presbyterian faith at Forest River and...
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. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Honeyford, ND at 2pm on Tuesday, April 28th. Visitation will take place from 1-2pm and inurnment following the 2pm service.
Darrel, the fifth and final child of Peter and...
Amber Carol Houdek
Apr 29, 2026
Amber Carol Houdek, 68, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Amber was born August 15, 1957, to Russell "Red" and lla (Bjerke) Eikenberry and was one of three children. She grew up in Grafton, ND, where she attended and graduated from Grafton High School. She...
Juel Storstad
Apr 25, 2026
On April 25, 2026, Juel Storstad, loving husband and dad, passed on to glory at the age of 90 years old with his family by his side at Altru Hospital.
Juel was born March 4, 1936, the son of Arthur and Ellen (Knudson) Storstad. He lived his whole life in rural Manvel.
In 1954, Juel graduated from Manvel High School. He was...
James "Jim" L. Dunavan
Apr 18, 2026
James “Jim” Lee Dunavan, age 88, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his home.
Jim was born December 5, 1937, to Maxine (Deatherage) Dunavan and Ellis Dunavan. He was born and raised in Jackson, Tennessee, and graduated from Southside High School in 1958. Following his graduation, Jim enlisted in the United States Navy serving...
Bettye Marie Salisbury
Apr 16, 2026
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Bettye M. Salisbury, 93 of rural Grand Forks, North Dakota died Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her home under the care of hospice.
Bettye was born on April 1, 1933, the daughter of Arnold and Hildur (Brovall) Granheim in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was raised in the Lake Bronson,...
Mike W. Morgan
Apr 16, 2026
Michael “Mike” Wade Morgan, 64, of Thompson, ND, passed away at home on April 16, 2026 after a 7 year battle with corticobasal degenerative disease.
Mike was born to Richard and Joyce Morgan in Crookston, MN. He grew up in Thompson and graduated from Thompson High School in 1980. Later attending Crookston College and playing football. Mike had many life long...
Sherry Lynn Hansen
Apr 13, 2026
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Sherry Lynn Hansen, 63, of Grand Forks, ND (formerly of Pembina, ND), passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Sherry was born on January 12, 1963, in Crookston, MN, to Earlys and Arlen Hansen. She spent most of her life in the Red River Valley, including a meaningful chapter in...
Carole Dianne Hagness
Apr 12, 2026
Carole Dianne Hagness (Evanson) passed away on April 12, 2026, in Mesa, AZ. Carole was born on June 15, 1939, in East Grand Forks, MN to the parents of Palmer (Percy) and Lilian Evanson and is survived by her husband of 33 years Tom Hagness, Johanna Theige (sister), Donna Jacobson (sister), Jenny Swanberg (daughter), Caren Helgeson (daughter), Gayle Helgeson (daughter),...
Albert Marvin Cooley III
Apr 10, 2026
Albert Marvin “Marv” Cooley, 81, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Marv was born on August 17, 1944, in Grand Forks to Albert and Margaret (Fosmark) Cooley. He graduated from Central High School in 1962, where he enjoyed playing baseball and hockey. He was a proud member of the...
Marlene Alice Nordrum
Apr 10, 2026
Marlene Alice Nordrum, 83, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, in Larimore, North Dakota, at the Good Samaritan Society following a brief illness.
Marlene was born on June 19, 1943, to Pearl and Hugh Noyes and was raised in Johnstown, North Dakota. She spent her life rooted in family, community, and simple joys. Marlene worked...
Dianne R. Larson
Apr 8, 2026
Dianne Roberta Larson, age 78, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on April 8, 2026, after a courageous six-year battle with ovarian cancer.
Dianne Roberta Myron was born on February 2, 1948, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Robert and Doris Myron. Dianne was raised on a farm near Thompson, North Dakota, and...


