In Our Care
Jacquelyn A Hegstad
Aug 27, 2026
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Ann Hegstad passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at home with Hospice Care in Scottsdale, Arizona on August 27, 2026.
Jackie was born on April 5th, 1936, in Buxton North Dakota to Mary and Lester Johnson. She was the youngest of eight children. Growing up in Buxton, Jackie was already the adventurer, operating her own popcorn stand at age...
Marvette Gimbel
Aug 7, 2026
Marvette Jo Gimbel, age 77, of Hampton, Virginia, formerly of New York Mills, Minnesota, passed away on August 7, 2026.
Marvette was born on February 7, 1949, in Grand Forks ND. She spent many years as a beloved member of the New York Mills community, where she owned and operated Kuntry Kurl Beauty Shop. Through her work, she built lasting friendships...
Gerald "Jerry" Szczepanski
Sep 1, 2026
Jerry Szczepanski was born April 12, 1943, to Stanley and Clara (Price) Szczepanski in rural Florian, MN.
Jerry attended school and graduated from Strandquist High School, later in life also attending the University of North Dakota (Go Sioux!). Jerry started many different bands throughout his life as a musician/drummer. After retiring from music, he spent many years as an artist/photographer. Spending...
Duane Leonard Christenson
Mar 2, 2026
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Duane Leonard Christenson, longtime educator and theater director, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 82.
Born September 5, 1943, in Grafton, North Dakota, to Edythe and Leonard Christenson, Duane was raised on a family farm in Bowesmont. He graduated from Grafton High School and earned a...
Lois Carol Nelson
Aug 30, 2026
Lois Carol Nelson passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026 at Valley City Living in Grand Forks, ND
Born on October 17, 1941, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, to Alfred and Louise Nelson, Lois grew up with a strong spirit that would define her entire life. She attended grade school at South Minnewaukan Township School and graduated from Central High School...
Darrin Scott Peterson
Aug 28, 2026
Darrin Scott Peterson, at the age of 51, passed away on August 28, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota.
He was born on July 22nd, 1975, in Larimore, ND, the son of Jerry and Lois Peterson.
Darrin was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Larimore and graduated in 1993 from Larimore High School. After graduating, he attended...
Roger William Mutcher
Mar 25, 2026
Roger William Mutcher, 60, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Roger was born on October 25, 1965, in Grand Forks, ND, to Larry and Pauladon (Nesdahl) Mutcher and was one of three children, along with his sisters Lynn and Toni. Roger grew up in Grand Forks, where he attended Grand Forks Central High School and graduated...
DeLories M Hughes
Sep 4, 2026
DeLories M. Hughes, age 89, resident of Grand Forks died on Friday, September 4, 2026 at the Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN.
Funeral services will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Forks at 11:00am on Monday, September 14, 2026. Visitation will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 5-7PM with a Prayer...
Edward James Rerick
Sep 4, 2026
Edward James Rerick, 90, Grand Forks, died Friday, September 4, 2026 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, September 11, 2026 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....
Darrel Arden Iverson
Sep 4, 2026
Darrel A. Iverson, age 77, resident of Grand Forks, ND , passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Altru Hospital.
Visitation will take place at Amundson Funeral & Cremation Service on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 5:00-7:00pm with a Prayer Service beginning at 7:00pm. Visitation will continue at University Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 12 from 9:30-10:30am with Darrel's Funeral...
Orpha Lorraine Lieberg
Aug 28, 2026
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Orpha Lorraine (Foss) Lieberg, age 86 of Larimore, North Dakota passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Larimore Good Samaritan Society surrounded by family.
Orpha was born on March 22, 1940, to Conrad and Florence (Groven) Foss in Northwood, North Dakota. She was baptized at Washington Lutheran Church,...
Kenneth "Ken" Falla
Aug 28, 2026
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Kenneth “Ken” Falla, 90, Grand Forks, died Friday, August 28, 2026, in Valley Senior Living. Ken was born in Griggs County, North Dakota on June 19, 1936, to Gleonard and Grace (Peterson) Falla. He grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Hetland, South Dakota, and McHenry, North Dakota where he graduated...
Logan Eugene Purcell
Aug 26, 2026
Logan Purcell, age 33, passed away peacefully at his home on August 26, 2026. Born on February 17, 1993, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Logan brought a bright, irreplaceable light into the lives of everyone who knew him.
Logan grew up in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 2011. A man of many talents and...
Joanne Margaret Finstrom
Aug 22, 2026
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Joanne Wolden Finstrom, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at the age of 93 at Valley Senior Living on 42nd in Grand Forks, ND. Joanne was born on April 11th, 1933, in Mayville, North Dakota, to Joseph and Mabel Wolden. She grew up in Mayville alongside her brothers,...
David T Walsvik
Aug 16, 2026
David Thilford Walsvik died on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at his home in Grand Forks, ND surrounded by his wife and siblings. David was born on December 4, 1952 in Northwood, ND to Thilford and Violet (Dahl) Walsvik. He was baptized on December 28, 1952 at Beaver Creek Lutheran Church in Hatton, ND. David’s first year of school was in...
Todd Philbrick
Aug 16, 2026
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Todd Alan Philbrick (Philly) of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, at the age of 63, with his beloved parents and sisters by his side.
Memorial services will be held at United Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, August 21, 2026. Visitation...
Don Kenneth Cooksey
Aug 15, 2026
Don Kenneth Cooksey, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, in Carlinville, Illinois. Throughout his ninety-one years, Don lived a life marked by dedication to his work, his family, and the communities he called home.
Don Kenneth Cooksey, born on August 13, 1935, in Ellisville, Mississippi, to James and Hazel (Pitts) Cooksey. Don’s early years began in Mississippi, and he later...
MSgt. David Wesley Grubb
Aug 13, 2026
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Master Sergeant (Ret.) David Wesley Grubb, age 78, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on August 13th, 2026. A man defined by devotion—to his country, his community, and most of all his family—David lived a life of service and steadfast love.
Born and raised in Indiana, David grew up...
Jacob "Jake" Ryan Luney
Aug 13, 2026
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Jacob Ryan Luney, age 39, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026.
Jacob was born on December 26, 1986, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Ken and Lori Luney. He was a beloved son and a cherished friend to many.
Jake graduated from Red River High...
Clarice Ann Urness
Aug 13, 2026
Clarice A. Urness, 81 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Clarice was born on November 24, 1944, the daughter of Harvey and Blanche (Rodningen) Wixo in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was raised on the family farm in rural Petersburg, North Dakota and graduated valedictorian at Unity High School....


