In Our Care

Matthew "Matt" Paul Litzinger

Matthew "Matt" Paul Litzinger

Jun 30, 2026

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Matthew "Matt" Litzinger, 41 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Matt was born on June 26, 1985, the son of Michael and Kristi (Day) Litzinger in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was raised in Grand Forks and graduated from Grand Forks Central High School...

Vernon Ernest Tollefson

Vernon Ernest Tollefson

Jun 29, 2026

Vernon Ernest "Vern" Tollefson, age 66, of Hoople, North Dakota, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Vern was born on March 5, 1960, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, to the late Olaf and Grace (Kisner) Tollefson. Raised in a farming family, he was a lifelong farmer and trucker, continuing...

Suellyn "Sue" Jean Hoffart

Suellyn "Sue" Jean Hoffart

Jun 28, 2026

Suellyn “Sue” Hoffart, 73 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Sue was born on August 11, 1952, the daughter of Jerome and Betty (Fraser) Seymour in New Rockford, North Dakota. She was raised and educated in New Rockford, graduating from high school in 1970. Sue attended Minot State University receiving...

Maria de Angeles Herda

Maria de Angeles Herda

Jun 26, 2026

Maria A. Herda, 91, of Grand Forks, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026. Born in Mexico City, Mexico, on August 5, 1934, to José Gutiérrez Alzua and Ignacia Hernández Amador, Maria demonstrated unwavering devotion and strength from a young age. After her father's passing, she left school to work alongside her mother, helping to provide for their family.

Maria later...

Chenghao Zhang

Chenghao Zhang

Jun 20, 2026

In Loving Memory of Chenghao Zhang

June 8, 1948 – June 20, 2026

Mr. Chenghao Zhang, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, at the age of 78.

Born on June 8, 1948, in Tianmen City, Hubei Province, China, Chenghao dedicated his life to public service and worked faithfully for the Tianmen City Government throughout his career....

Audrey Mae Lian

Audrey Mae Lian

Jun 20, 2026

Audrey Mae Lian, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Audrey was born in Warwick, North Dakota on February 7, 1935, the oldest child of Clarence and Minerva McKinnon. She graduated from high school in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

While working as a legal secretary in Minnewaukan, North Dakota, she met Arthur Lian, who was the...

Rosalie Camille Branaman

Rosalie Camille Branaman

Jun 19, 2026

Rosalie “Rosie” Camille Branaman was born on March 19, 1941, in Larimore, North Dakota, to Chester Branaman and Thelma Benden. Although she moved around during her childhood, Rosie made her home in Grand Forks, North Dakota in 1978, where she remained for the rest of her life.

Rosie was a devoted Catholic who rarely missed Mass. Her faith was a central...

Darcy Ruth Cajune

Darcy Ruth Cajune

Jun 21, 2026

Darcy Ruth Cajune of Grand Forks, North Dakota, formerly of Emerado, North Dakota, died Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Darcy was born the daughter of Francis and LuVerne (Tessin) Cajune in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was raised and educated in Minneapolis. Darcy worked at Avis/Budget Car Rental at the Minneapolis Airport and Universal Auto Body Shop...

Claudia Phyllis Raymond

Claudia Phyllis Raymond

Jun 20, 2026

Claudia Phyllis Raymond, 85, died peacefully at home in Grand Forks, North Dakota on June 20, 2026. Claudia was born on October 1, 1940 in Halstad, Minnesota to Clifford and Olive (Steen) Olson. She graduated from high school in 1958 and continued her education at Bethesda Nursing School in Crookston, MN, where she received her LPN degree.

She married Joe Raymond...

Karen Marie Mindeman

Karen Marie Mindeman

Jun 18, 2026

Karen Marie (Rogers) Mindeman, 88, passed away on June 18, 2026, at Valley Memorial Homes in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Karen Mindeman was many things to many people. She was a strong Christian. She was a protective mother. She was a devoted wife. She was a loyal friend. She was a valuable resource to the elderly. She was a surprisingly crack...

Karen Ann Olson

Karen Ann Olson

Jun 17, 2026

Karen Ann Olson (Kuzel) January 6, 1960 – June 17th, 2026

Karen Ann Olson, 66 of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota. A family directed celebration of life will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 5813 Pinehurst Court, Grand Forks, ND 58201.

Karen...

Joan Marie Boyer

Joan Marie Boyer

Jun 17, 2026

Joan Marie Boyer, 65, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Altru Hospital.

Joan was born April 1, 1961, in Windom, Minnesota, the daughter of Lane and Marjorie (Fritz) Riordan, the first of four children. She grew up in Windom, Mankato, and Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. She attended Bemidji...

Tammy Jo (Dusterhoft) Walsh

Tammy Jo (Dusterhoft) Walsh

Jun 23, 2026

Tammy Jo (Dusterhoft) Walsh, 56, Larimore, died Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in Altru Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Per the family's wishes, no formal services will be at this time. 

Robert Solberg

Robert Solberg

Jun 17, 2026

Robert Solberg, 73, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Altru Hospital.

Per Robert's wishes, no formal services will be held.

Janice Hannah Martin

Janice Hannah Martin

Jun 12, 2026

Janice Hannah Martin, 87 of Emerado, North Dakota passed away peacefully Friday, June 12, 2026, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Jan was born on March 6, 1939, the daughter of Henry and Ottilia Holweger in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was raised in Emerado and graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1956. Jan received her nursing degree...

Lorelee Roth

Lorelee Roth

Jun 11, 2026

Lorelee Roth, age 87, of Grand Forks, ND passed away June 11 at Auburn Manor in Chaska, MN.

Lorelee B. Johnson was born June 19, 1938, in Greenbush, MN to Kenneth Sr. and Beverly (Netcher) Johnson. She grew up in both Mentor MN, and Grand Forks, ND. She attended Central High School in Grand Forks, graduating in 1956, where she met...

Stuart A. Johnson

Stuart A. Johnson

Jun 11, 2026

Stuart (Stu) Alvin Johnson, age 81, of East Grand Forks, MN passed away at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

He was born June 21, 1944, in Drayton, ND to Alvin and Hazel (Johnson) Johnson. He grew up on a farm outside of Kennedy, MN where he graduated from high school in with the Class of 1962. One of his lifelong passions...

James Patrick Steckler

James Patrick Steckler

Jun 6, 2026

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/5j9a7KP3vic 

James (Jim) P. Steckler, 70 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Jim was born on August 26, 1955, the son of Joseph and Mary (Moran) Steckler in Bismarck, North Dakota. He was raised and educated in Mandan, North Dakota...

Theresa Audrey Kalbrener

Theresa Audrey Kalbrener

Jun 4, 2026

Theresa Audrey Kalbrener, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on June 4, 2026, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Theresa “Terri” Kalbrener was born April 23, 1944, in England to Victor and Barbara Mihulka. She graduated high school in Bowman, ND. She moved with her family to Grafton, ND, where she met and later married James Kalbrener on September...

Jeanette Sharon Nygaard

Jeanette Sharon Nygaard

Jun 3, 2026

Jeanette Nygaard, 84, Thief River Falls, passed away at Greenleaf Memory Care on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026. Per Jeanette's request, no viewing or funeral will be held.

A private Honor Service will be held at Fargo National Cemetery, Harwood, ND in the near future where Jeanette and husband Robert will be laid in rest together.

Jeanette Sharon Nygaard was born on July...