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Anna Hager

Anna Hager

Jan 17, 2019

Anna E. Hager, 98, Grand Forks, formerly Michigan, ND, died January 17, 2018, at Valley Eldercare.

Anna Abas was born July 5, 1920 in Hodgson, Manitoba, the daughter of Alex and Jemillia (Al-Tosh) Abas. She grew up attending schools in Hodgson. In the summer of 1940, Anna moved to the United States to Michigan, North Dakota. On September 23, 1940,...

Richard "Dick" Jackson

Richard "Dick" Jackson

Jan 16, 2019

Richard Messer Jackson, 93, of Grand Forks, ND died peacefully in his home Wednesday, Jan 16 2019 where he was being cared for by lovely care givers from Comfort Keepers.

Richard “Dick” M. Jackson was born March 9, 1925, in Fargo ND, the son of Harold and Livonia “Ma” (Messer) Jackson. He spent his early years in Montana, where his...

Arnold N. Braaten

Arnold N. Braaten

Jan 15, 2019

Arnold N. Braaten, 85, Park River, North Dakota and formerly of Grand Forks, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in First Care Health Center, Park River. 

Arnold Norman Braaten, the son of Henry and Alma (Johnson) Braaten, was born at Manvel, North Dakota on January 25, 1933.  Arnold was raised and educated at Manvel.   Arnold married Geraldine Dahl on July...

Helen Tweet

Helen Tweet

Jan 15, 2019

Helen Marie Tweet was born September 8, 1922 in Springfield OR to John Jules Miller and Bertha Regina Wolfe Miller. She passed away peacefully at her home in Thompson ND on January 15, 2019.

On December 9, 1949, Helen married the love of her life, Marvin James Tweet Sr.  in Fargo ND. They spent their early years in Oregon before...

Greg 'Pudge' George Moen

Greg 'Pudge' George Moen

Jan 14, 2019

Gregory (Greg) “Pudge” George Moen, of Gilby, ND passed away at home on January 14, 2019 at the age of 56 after a cancer battle due to Crohn’s Disease. 

He was born on May 6, 1962 to Marcella (Jones) and Maurice Moen of Gilby.  Greg graduated from Midway High School and NDSCS with a degree in Diesel Technology.  Greg...

Nancy K. Peltier

Nancy K. Peltier

Jan 13, 2019

NANCY K. PELTIER

Nancy K. Peltier, age 63 of Grand Forks, died on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Altru Hospital. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Grand Forks. Visitation will be held on Friday beginning at 5:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:00...

Richard "Dick" Hatt

Richard "Dick" Hatt

Jan 6, 2019

Richard “Dick” Edward Hatt, 83 of Manvel, ND passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Altru hospital, with his family by his side. Dick was born on October 2, 1935 to Clarence Hatt & Mary (Bushaw) Hatt in Grand Forks, ND.

At three weeks old, Dick contracted whooping cough. He was then taken in and raised by his...

Carolyn Jean Sondreal

Carolyn Jean Sondreal

Jan 5, 2019

 Carolyn Jean “Carol” Sondreal, 75, Grand Forks, died at home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Carolyn Jean Fisk, the daughter of Joseph and Rita (Finley) Fisk, was born at Omaha, Nebraska on December 14, 1943.  She attended schools in Omaha and moved at age 10 to Glendale, Arizona where she continued her education.  She was a...

Rodney L. Spies

Rodney L. Spies

Jan 4, 2019

Rodney L. Spies, 64, Gulf Shores, AL, and formerly of Grand Forks, ND,  died Friday, January 4, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Rod was born March 8, 1954 to Cyril and Ethel (Schuster) Spies in Devils Lake, North Dakota.  He graduated from Red River High School in 1972 and the University of North Dakota in 1976.  Rod married Debbie (Curtiss)...

Donna M. Bach

Donna M. Bach

Jan 3, 2019

Donna Marie Bach (Knauf), 92, formerly of Grand Forks, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2019.  Donna was married to Colonel Lawrence (Bud) V. Bach Jr. (retired) and spent over thirty years of her life touring the world as a military wife.  They raised their twelve children all over the United States and Europe:  Sue Bach, McHenry, IL, Michael Bach...

Robert "Bob" M Hendry

Robert "Bob" M Hendry

Jan 2, 2019

Robert “Bob” M. Hendry, 92, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, January, 2, 2019 at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND.

Robert was born January 22, 1926, in Crookston, MN, the son of Milfred and Margaret (Mulcahy) Hendry. He grew up and attended school in Bemidji before moving to Grand Forks where he graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1944. He then...

Richard "Dick" Ramsay

Richard "Dick" Ramsay

Dec 31, 2018

Richard L.  “Dick” Ramsay, 82, Grand Forks, died Monday, December 31, 2018 in Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare Center, Grand Forks.

Richard Lyle Ramsay, the son of Harold and Mamie (Christensen) Ramsay was born February 29, 1936 at Northfield, Minnesota.  He was raised and educated at Northfield.  Dick earned   a degree in Music Education from St. Olaf College, and a Masters...

Elizabeth M. Andrews

Elizabeth M. Andrews

Dec 31, 2018

ELIZABETH M. ANDREWS

 

Elizabeth “Betty” Andrews (Parisi-FitzPatrick), age 68 of Grand Forks, died in her daughter’s home on December 31st, 2018 in Grand Forks, ND after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer.

Betty was born in Yonkers, NY to her parents, Matteo and Rose Parisi. She enjoyed being a mom, working with youth in a San Diego residential treatment...

Gordon L. Johnson

Gordon L. Johnson

Dec 30, 2018

Gordon L. Johnson, 86, East Grand Forks, MN, died Sunday, December 30, 2018 in Edgewood Vista, East Grand Forks.  Private Family Services will be held at a later date.   

Jean Marie Osell

Jean Marie Osell

Dec 30, 2018

Jean M. Osell, 77, of Grand Forks, ND fell asleep in death at Valley Eldercare Center with loving family by her side on Sunday, December 30, 2018.

Jean Marie Drevecky was born September 4th, 1941, to Emil and Helen (Johnson) Drevecky in Walsh County, ND. Jean grew up in rural Adams, ND. She married Elmer Osell on April 28, 1958...

Leona Wysocki

Leona Wysocki

Dec 30, 2018

Leona C. Wysocki, 98, Grand Forks, and formerly of Minto, ND, died Sunday, December 30, 2018 in Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare Center, Grand Forks.

Leona Ceclia Zon, the daughter of John and Bertha (Knapkiewicz) Zon, was born in Walshville Township, rural Warsaw, ND on November 22, 1920. Leona was raised and educated in Minto, ND. She married Ambrose H. Wysocki...

Edna D. Johnson

Edna D. Johnson

Dec 29, 2018

Edna D. Johnson, 102, of Grand Forks, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 4000 Valley Square Woodside Village Oakcrest.

Edna was born July 18, 1916, on the family farm in Fredrick Township, ND, the daughter of Carl & Eliza (Jacobson) Tweed. She grew up on the family farm, graduated from 8th grade at Liberty Consolidated School and from...

Bernard L. Breidenbach

Bernard L. Breidenbach

Dec 29, 2018

Bernard “Bernie” Leo Breidenbach, 78, Reynolds, ND, died Saturday, December 29th, 2018 at Luther Memorial Home, Mayville, ND.

Bernard was born on November 26, 1940 in rural Reynolds to Leo and Elizabeth (Linneman) Breidenbach. He attended country school and graduated from Reynolds High School in 1959. He worked for Kuster Farms, and then was employed as a heavy equipment operator...

Joseph G Rohde

Joseph G Rohde

Dec 28, 2018

Joseph G. Rohde, 78, Grand Forks, ND, died Friday, December 28, 2018 in 4000 Valley Square Woodside Village, Grand Forks.

Joseph George Rohde, the son of  George J. and Vera (Pettis) Rohde, was born March 5, 1940 at Fargo, North Dakota.  Joe attended school, until the end of 8th grade  at a small schoolhouse near his home on the farm...

Robert "Bob" F. Becker

Robert "Bob" F. Becker

Dec 28, 2018

ROBERT “BOB” F. BECKER

 

Robert “Bob” F. Becker, age 88 of Grand Forks, died on Friday, December 28, 2018 at home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in the Bible Baptist Church in Grand Forks. Visitation is one hour before service time. Burial will be in the spring of 2019.

Bob Becker,...