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Rhonda Marie Fuller

Rhonda Marie Fuller

Aug 14, 2025

Rhonda Marie Fuller, 59, passed away on August 14, 2025, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.

Born in Maddock, ND, on April 23, 1966, to Ron and Ella Fuller, Rhonda grew up in Hillsboro and Esmond, ND, where she attended school and competed in track and field. She cherished her small-town upbringing and carried with her countless fond memories from...

Gerald "Jerry" Braaten

Gerald "Jerry" Braaten

Aug 8, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” Clarence Braaten was born in Grand Forks, ND on November 15, 1947, to Clarence Braaten and Marjorie (Stamness) Braaten. He passed away at home the morning of Friday, August 8, 2025.

Jerry graduated from Central High School in 1965. He married Betty Walford later that year and they had 4 children. He worked in Williston, Fargo, then Grand Forks...

Terence R. Adams

Terence R. Adams

Aug 8, 2025

Terence "Terry" Adams, 58, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 in his home.

Services are pending.

A complete obituary will follow soon. Please check back.

Esther M. Brokke

Esther M. Brokke

Aug 10, 2025

Esther M. Brokke, age 96, of Grand Forks, died Sunday, August 10, 2025, at her home surrounded by the love of her family.

Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Amundson Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Forks, North Dakota followed by a Prayer service at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will continue 9:30 a.m. -...

James "Jim" McDonald

James "Jim" McDonald

Aug 2, 2025

Dr. James McDonald of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away on August 2, 2025, at Valley Senior Living at the age of 85.

James Stanley McDonald was born July 17, 1940, to Archie and Ethel McDonald in Crookston, Minnesota. His early years were spent helping on the family farm with his father and his brother Jon. Jim attended Sacred Heart High...

Ardella Mae (Nelson) Hefta

Ardella Mae (Nelson) Hefta

Jul 30, 2025

On July 30, Ardella Hefta peacefully passed away at her Grand Forks home. Ardella was born in Mayville, ND to Clarence and Cora Nelson. She grew up on the family homestead east of Mayville. Ardella attended Lindaas School in Traill County, Mayville High School, and did a short course at Mayville State Teachers College to get basic teacher credentials. She...

Jerome "Jerry" Sather

Jerome "Jerry" Sather

Aug 15, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" Sather, 61, Grand Forks, died Friday, August 15, 2025 in his home.A family led memorial service will be held at a later date.

Marlene Luella St. Claire

Marlene Luella St. Claire

Aug 7, 2025

Marlene L. St. Claire, 75 of Pisek, North Dakota died Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.

Marlene was born on June 23, 1950, the daughter of Mary Zelda (Norman) Peltier. She was raised and educated in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Marlene worked as a CNA in South Dakota and also drove truck during the potato harvest...

Kristi L. Lafferty

Kristi L. Lafferty

Jul 30, 2025

Kristi L. Lafferty, age 58, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Kristi Lea Bergman was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 3, 1966. When Kristi was six months old, she and her twin sister Kari were adopted by Orvis and Lavonne...

Shirley Louise Meagher

Shirley Louise Meagher

Jul 28, 2025

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Shirley Louise Meagher, 77 of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born on October 18, 1947, the daughter of Edward and Edna (Vandal) Goulet in Langdon, North Dakota. She was raised...

Kathy R. Moncada

Kathy R. Moncada

Jul 27, 2025

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Kathy R. Moncada, age 68, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.

Memorial services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Amundson Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Forks, North Dakota....

Anita Vernon

Anita Vernon

Jul 27, 2025

Anita L. Vernon, 86, Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Sunday, July 27, 2025 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

Anita Louise Freemyer, the daughter of William Andrew Freemyer and Mabel Leona (McConahay) Freemyer was born on February 7, 1939 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. She grew up and attended school in Omaha, Nebraska, then lived in California for a time before returning...

John Eugene Richards Sr.

John Eugene Richards Sr.

Jul 26, 2025

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John Eugene Richards Sr. was born May 23, 1944, in Upland, California, to Frank and Mary Richards.

John was a man of faith and integrity. He lived his life in service to the Lord and his family.During his young years he was very active in the Boy Scouts, earning Eagle...

Steve J Paulson

Steve J Paulson

Jul 26, 2025

Steve J. Paulson, age 67, resident of Grand Forks, died on Saturday, July 26 at his home.

Steven James Paulson was born on December 10, 1957 and raised in Grand Forks, ND. As a child, his favorite pastime was causing shenanigans with his lifelong neighborhood friends until his mom rang the “come-home” cowbell. He graduated from Central High School in 1976.

Steve...

Lori Miller

Lori Miller

Jul 26, 2025

Lori Kim Miller, 70, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, surrounded by her children and with the steady support of her husband, Dave, who stood by her side and did everything he could to care for her throughout her courageous battle with cancer. Though our hearts are heavy, we take comfort knowing she is now...

Brian Lee Langowski

Brian Lee Langowski

Jul 25, 2025

Brian Lee Langowski went to his eternal rest July 25th 2025.

Brian was born on August 31st, 1981, to Angelita Robledo and James Langowski.

Brian lived with his parents in Ardoch, later moving to Grafton and then Graduating from Central Valley High School in Buxton in 2000. He made his home in Grand Forks and worked many odd jobs.

In 2007 he met...

Raymond G. Franks

Raymond G. Franks

Jul 22, 2025

Raymond Franks, 82, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at home. 

Raymond George Franks was born June 30, 1943 in Hallock, MN, the son of George and Rose (Gaetz) Franks. He was raised and attended school in Humboldt, MN. When he was old enough Ray worked on the family farm, sometimes all through the night just to see...

Sonia D. Spaeth

Sonia D. Spaeth

Jul 20, 2025

Sonia Diane Spaeth, age 77, resident of Grand Forks, ND, died on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at her home. 

Services will be held at a later date. Please check back for a full obituary. 

Scott Thomas Nalley

Scott Thomas Nalley

Jul 18, 2025

Scott Thomas Nalley, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away  on July 18, 2025, in Grand Forks. He was 37 years old.

Born on April 29, 1988, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Scott was the beloved son of Dr. Jack and Saundra Bailey (Little) of Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from Potomac High School in Woodbridge, Virginia, in 2006.

Scott worked seasonally as a roofer...

Steven "Steve" H. Drees

Steven "Steve" H. Drees

Jul 18, 2025

Steven “Steve” H. Drees, age 56, of Thompson, North Dakota, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks surrounded by the love of his family.

Steven Howard Drees was born on November 16, 1968, in Fargo, North Dakota. Steve graduated from Thompson High School with the class of 1987 and furthered his education at the University of...