In Our Care
Arianna Leigh Talmage
May 3, 2018
Arianna L. Talmage, 6, passed away on May 3, 2018 at her home in Grand Forks, ND.Arianna loved dance and gymnastics, riding her bike, playing outdoors, and could always be found close to her brothers at home. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and classmates.Memorial Services will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 11, at...
Phyllis Clare Power
Apr 28, 2018
Phyllis C. Power, 88, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.Phyllis Clare Kjerstad was born to Dr. Conrad L. and Alma (Nelson) Kjerstad in Dickinson, ND on December 13, 1929. She grew up attending schools in Dickinson and Grand Forks. While at the University of North Dakota she sang...
Dena Gagnon-Shadwick
Apr 28, 2018
DENA GAGNON-SHADWICK Dena Gagnon- Shadwick, age 45 of Cavalier, died on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in the Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Dena Gagnon- Shadwick, a daughter of Richard...
Kenneth N. Norlin
Apr 24, 2018
Kenneth N. Norlin, 81, Grand Forks, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare Center, Grand Forks. Kenneth Norris Norlin, the son of Okie and Gladys Norlin was born on November 8, 1936 in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. He was raised and educated in East Grand Forks, and is a graduate of East Grand Forks Senior High School. ...
Katherine F. Wright
Apr 22, 2018
KATHERINE F. (Katy) WRIGHT Katherine Wright, age 80 of Grand Forks, died of Alzheimer's Disease April 22, shortly after her family all arrived to be with her at Luther Memorial Home, Mayville, ND. She was born April 24, 1937 to Jack & Ruth (Holmes) Dodd in Powell, WY. Katy grew up in Kansas City, KS where she graduated from Wyandotte...
James Knecht
Apr 21, 2018
James L. Knecht, 70, Grand Forks, ND, died Saturday, April 21, 2018, in his home in Grand Forks. James Lyle Knecht was born March 1, 1948 in Harvey, ND, the son of Otto and Hertha (Filler) Knecht. The family lived on a farm near Hurdsfield, ND and James attended school at Foxholm, ND and high school in Carpio, ND. He...
Patricia Ann Bubach
Apr 19, 2018
Patricia (Pat, Pati) Ann Bubach exited life’s stage surrounded by her family. She was an artist, feminist, world traveler, early-adopter of technology, Justin Bieber fan, TJ Maxx’s best customer, a model, fashionista, California girl at heart and self-proclaimed queen. She was witty, funny, strong-willed, determined, adventurous, and creative. She was the most welcoming, accepting, selfless, kindest woman, wife, sister, mom, ...
Alfred "Bill" Philo
Apr 18, 2018
Alfred "Bill" Philo, 60, Emerado, ND, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks.Alfred William (Bill) Philo was born September 17, 1957, in Lansing, MI, the 2nd of five children. He died in the hospital, with his wife at his side, on April 18, 2018, in North Dakota due to heart and lung complications. He and his wife,...
James L Fish
Apr 14, 2018
James L. “Jim” Fish, 82, Grand Forks, ND, died Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Hatton Prairie Village, Hatton, ND. Jim was born January 4, 1936 in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Leo and Bergit (Anderson) Fish. He was raised in Grand Forks and attended Belmont School, South Jr. High and Central High School. Jim married Margaret Jorgenson on June...
Hazel Klein
Apr 13, 2018
Hazel Klein, 81, Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Valley Eldercare. Hazel Avron was born November 8, 1936, in Manvel, ND, the daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Danielson) Avron. She was raised and attended country schools near Manvel. Hazel married Alton Schroeder in 1957. They lived in Grand Forks. Alton died in 1966. Hazel married...
Leona M. Johnson
Apr 10, 2018
Leona M. Johnson, 96, Grand Forks, ND, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo, ND. Leona Mariam (Perry) Johnson was born at Barboursville, West Virginia on February 18, 1922 to Virgil Guy and Angelina (Clay) Perry. After graduation in 1940, she moved to Hallock, MN with her Uncle, Andrew Clay to work in his drug store. In...
Robert "Butch" Skari
Apr 8, 2018
Robert “Butch” Skari, 68, Grand Forks, ND, died Sunday, April 8, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born March 4, 1950, in Bagley, MN, the son of Edwin and Inga (Dahl) Skari. He was raised and educated in Grand Forks. He worked for his brother at Dave’s Radiator. Butch served with the...
Arthur "Art" Everett Grove
Apr 7, 2018
Arthur "Art" E. Grove, 98, Grand Forks, died Saturday, April 7, in 4000 Valley Square Woodside Village. Art was born March 6, 1920 to Bennie and Minnie (Wilson) Grove on the family farmstead outside of Reynolds, ND. He attended school in rural Reynolds. Farming was in Art’s blood from a young age. He worked on the family and area farms...
Charles E Adams
Apr 7, 2018
Charles Eugene Adams, 89, of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Valley City, ND, died at home on April 7, 2018, with his family by his side. Charles was born in Wewoka, OK on August 17, 1928, the son of Luther and Lela Mae (Brown) Adams. He grew up on the family farm and attended Wewoka High School. Charles entered the...
Debra Kay Werner
Apr 7, 2018
Debra Kay Werner, 53, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Debra was born February 12, 1965, in Williston, ND, the daughter of Clayton & Francis (Cerney) Sundre. She grew up in Grand Forks, moving to Minot as a teenager. She gave birth to 5 children, while becoming a step...
Ila M. Lutheran
Apr 7, 2018
Ila M. Lutheran, 71, Grand Forks, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Ila, the daughter of James and Laura (Duster) McCraney, was born October 8, 1946 at Hot Springs, South Dakota. She married John Lutheran, Jr. on September 28, 1963. She is survived by her husband, John Lutheran, Jr. children, John III (Lori), Julie...
Raymond Lowell Podell
Apr 3, 2018
Raymond L. Podell, 73, of Grand Forks, passed away on April 3, 2018 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Raymond was born January 18, 1945, in Winamac, IN, the son of Lowell & Helen (Timm) Podell. He grew up and graduated from Winamac High School in 1963. He married Deanna Cunningham June 6, 1964 in Denham, IN. They lived in...
Janet M. Torgerson
Apr 3, 2018
Janet M. Torgerson, 80, Grand Forks, ND, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare, Grand Forks. Janet Marlene Kvasager was born on January 4th, 1938 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Knute and Olga (Anderson) Kvasager. She grew up in rural Arvilla and Manvel, North Dakota. She married Truman Torgerson on June 16th, 1956. Their marriage was...
Gloria R. Serna
Apr 1, 2018
GLORIA R. SERNA Gloria R. Serna, 68 of Grand Forks, passed on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Altru hospital surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Grand Forks. Visitation will be at Amundson Funeral Home Wednesday beginning at 5:00 P.M. until 7:00...
Willie J Elmore
Mar 29, 2018
WILLIE J. ELMORE Willie J. Elmore age 72 of Grand Forks, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2018 at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks. There are no services at this time.