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May 6, 2026

Dorothy Hannah Lund, 96 passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia, Grand Forks, ND.

Dorothy Lund was born January 3, 1930, at the family home of R.P and Evelyn (Corcoran) Swangler. She attended St Michael’s Primary School and St James High School. As a teenager she was employed at First National Bank in East Grand Forks...

May 8, 2026

Kenneth "Ken" Leon Schultz, age 90, resident of Grand Forks, ND, died on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Altru Hospital.

A full obituary will be posted here when it becomes available. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Amundson Funeral Home. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. 

May 5, 2026

Mona Catherine Korsmoe, 67, of Grand Forks, ND passed away peacefully at home Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026, with her husband Tim by her side.

Mona was born in Crookston, MN on August 26th, 1958. She was the third of nine children in the family with her parents Jim and Mary Kujawa, there were three sisters and five brothers. She was...

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...

May 10, 2026

June Schall, age 70, resident of Reynolds, ND and formerly of Devils Lake, ND, died on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Friends and family will gather to honor and remember June's life at Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks, ND. Visitation will be held on May 22, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 PM. 

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May 3, 2026

Barbara Ann (Heggen) Andre was born October 21, 1945, at her Grandmother Hilda Paulson’s farmhouse, near Stephen, Minnesota. Barbara passed away at her home in Manvel, North Dakota on May 3, 2026. Barbara was the third child born of four children to George and Evelyn Heggen. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church.

Barbara grew up on the Heggen...

May 2, 2026

Norma Jean Gjovik, age 95, was born on February 23, 1931, to John and Philipina (Remboldt) Muller in Gackle, North Dakota, where she spent her childhood.

She went St. Alexius Nursing School in Bismarck, North Dakota where she graduated with a degree as a pediatric nurse. She married Odd Gjovik on June 7, 1953. They resided in Bismarck and Norma worked...

May 2, 2026

Suezette's Service can be watch live on First Presbyterian Church Facebook Page.

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

Suezette Rene Bieri -- The Space Lady -- died at 16 minutes past midnight on May 2, 2026, at the Edgewood Memory Unit in Grand Forks She was 79 years old.

The Space Lady relished her role at UND's...

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.

Thelmer was born in Union, North Dakota on June 17, 1931, the son of Gilbert and Netta (Anderson) Jore. Thelmer met Belle Ohls in Fort Worth, Texas while stationed at Carswell Air Force Base. They...

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...

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...

Apr 24, 2026

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...

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...

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...

Apr 16, 2026

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/GwBtTSix0Ww 

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,...

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...

Apr 13, 2026

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/0BcOqjjDYwk 

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...

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),...

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...