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Roland Hensrud

Roland Hensrud

Sep 23, 2018

Roland Ordean Hensrud, 82, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away Sunday, September 23, at Valley Eldercare, surrounded by his family. 

Roland was born May 12, 1936, in Mekinock, North Dakota. Roland served in the U. S. Army, and he met his beautiful bride of 57 years, Gerda (Otto) Hensrud, while serving in Augsburg, Germany. Roland was a plumber...

James "Al" Alley Power

James "Al" Alley Power

Sep 21, 2018

James Alley Power, son of James Newman and Alice (Quamme) Power, was born in Minot, ND on October 13, 1927 and died on September 21, 2018 in Grand Forks, ND.

  He lived and was educated in Crosby, ND where his father owned and operated the Crosby Creamery.  Following service in the United States Navy, he attended the University of North...

Timothy Corcoran

Timothy Corcoran

Sep 21, 2018

TIMOTHY SHELDON CORCORAN

 

Timothy Sheldon Corcoran, age 55, formerly of Grand Forks, unexpectedly passed away Friday, September 21, in Ascension Providence Southfield Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. 

 

Tim was born July 16, 1963 in Grand Forks, ND to Larry and Judy Corcoran. He graduated from Central High School in 1981 and attended the University of North...

Lois Winzer

Lois Winzer

Sep 21, 2018

Lois D. Winzer, 83, Grand Forks, died Friday, September 21, 2018 at her home in Grand Forks.

Lois Doreen Stark, the daughter of Adolph and Anna (Schweitzer) Stark was born on August 28, 1935 at Neche, North Dakota   Lois married James Winzer on August 4, 1956.  James died on February 12, 2013.

Lois enjoyed a long career as a baker...

Joseph Ripplinger

Joseph Ripplinger

Sep 20, 2018

Joseph F. “Sonny” Ripplinger, 82, Grand Forks, died Thursday, September 20, 2018 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. 

Joseph Frank Ripplinger, the son of Joseph and Mary (Meagher) Ripplinger was born at Pembina, North Dakota on March 24, 1936.  Joseph married Linda Bliven on October 29, 1957 in Grand Forks.  Linda died October 6, 2017. 

He is survived by...

Eunice Christensen

Eunice Christensen

Sep 18, 2018

Eunice Christensen, 90, Grand Forks died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Valley Eldercare.

Eunice was born July 23, 1928, in Sauk Rapids, MN, the daughter of Frederick and Julia (Skuza) Rogosheski. She grew up in Saint Cloud, MN where she graduated High School.

She married Edwin Christensen on June 1, 1948 in St. Cloud. They moved to Grand Forks in...

James J. Thiery

James J. Thiery

Sep 18, 2018

James J. Thiery, 50, Grand Forks, North Dakota died as the result of a motor vehicle accident near Devils Lake, North Dakota. 

James Jay Thiery, the son of Clarence and Judy (Reich) Thiery, was born on February 21, 1968 at Aberdeen, South Dakota.  James was raised and educated in Kulm, North Dakota and graduated from Kulm High School in...

Arthur Edward Lian

Arthur Edward Lian

Sep 17, 2018

Arthur Edward Lian was born in Fairdale, North Dakota on June 18th, 1930. He was the youngest child of Edward and Martha Lian. Arthur graduated from high school in Fairdale in 1948 and received a degree in Social Work from the University of North Dakota in 1953. Arthur was a member of the ROTC throughout college. He also enjoyed being...

Michael Tunseth

Michael Tunseth

Sep 17, 2018

Michael Lee Tunseth was born July 1st, 1953 in Mayville, ND to Lester and Caroline (Eken) Tunseth. Mike was baptized and confirmed at Mayville Lutheran Church. Mike spent his childhood and made many memories in Mayville, graduating from Mayville High and Mayville State with a degree in Mathematics. While attending Mayville State, Mike met his lifelong partner and the mother-to-be...

Milan "Red" Anderson

Milan "Red" Anderson

Sep 10, 2018

Milan J. “Red” Anderson, 87, Grand Forks, ND and formerly of Langdon, ND, died Monday, September 10, 2018 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare, Grand Forks.

Milan Jerome Anderson was born October 27, 1930 In Langdon, ND, the son of Milan and Mary (Wilhelmi) Anderson. He was raised and educated at Hannah, ND. He began working for the United Telephone Co.,...

Cassandra Collier

Cassandra Collier

Sep 10, 2018

Cassandra "Cass" Collier, 52, East Grand Forks, MN,  died Monday, September 10, 2018 at home.Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42nd St., Grand Forks.  with visitation one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. 

Woodrow "Woody" W Purington

Woodrow "Woody" W Purington

Sep 9, 2018

Woodrow W “Woody” Purington, Grand Forks, 73, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 surrounded by his family at Altru Hospital.

Woody was born February 7, 1945, in Rugby, ND, the son of Simon and Harriet (Christiansen) Purington.  He grew up attending area schools and graduated from Knox High School in 1963. 

In 1967, Woody married Sharen Voeller; from their...

Dawn Ellen Swann

Dawn Ellen Swann

Sep 8, 2018

Dawn Ellen Swann, 52, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at her home in Grand Forks, ND.

Dawn was born June 9, 1966, in Salt Lake City, UT, the daughter of Elvin and Shelby (Reierson) Ostmo. 

Dawn was a loving mother, grandma, sister, aunt and friend.  She decided to dedicate her entire life to raising her children at...

Oben Gunderson

Oben Gunderson

Sep 5, 2018

On May 6 of the year 1927, Oben John Iver Gunderson came into this world and on September 5, 2018, God called him back again. He was 91 years old.

Oben was born on the farm of his parents, Oben Sr. and Mildred Nelson Gunderson - the same farm near McCanna ND that his grandfather homesteaded in 1889. For 41...

Shirley Kvidt

Shirley Kvidt

Sep 4, 2018

Shirley A. Kvidt 85, Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Altru Hospital.

Shirley Ann Neustel, the daughter of Clarence and Alice (Tranholt) Neustel, was born November 22, 1932 in Mahnomen, Minnesota.  She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.  Shirley excelled in school and achieved A student status; graduating from Mahnomen High...

Todd Bulman

Todd Bulman

Sep 4, 2018

Todd A. Bulman, 57, Grand Forks died Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in his home.

Todd Allen Bulman was born to Arlis and Clara (Urness) Bulman on June 21, 1961 at Cando, North Dakota.  He was raised and educated at Cando and graduated from Cando High School in 1979.  He earned a bachelor degree in English from UND.  Todd was united...

Janice Mae Rustvold

Janice Mae Rustvold

Sep 3, 2018

JANICE MAE RUSTVOLD

 

 

Janice M. Rustvold, 80, Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on Monday September 3rd, 2018, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.  Janice was a very private person, and it was her wish to have no funeral service. The family intends to honor her wish, and a private service will be held for immediate family...

Arlene Brandt

Arlene Brandt

Sep 2, 2018

Arlene Ida Brandt, 92, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, from Leukemia.  She died at home surrounded by her family.Arlene was born August 12, 1926, at Happy Corner, rural Stephen, Minnesota.  She was the daughter of Hjalmer and Delia (Grandstrand) Swanson.Arlene attended school at Stephen and graduated from Hallock High School in 1944.  She attended Concordia  College in Moorhead, MN. She...

Stewart Erwin Broderson

Stewart Erwin Broderson

Sep 2, 2018

Stewart E. Broderson, 81, of Reynolds, ND, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, at his home in Buxton.

Stewart was born July 11, 1937, in Isante County, MN, the son of Erwin & Selma (Gronnestad) Broderson.  He grew up in Reynolds, Duluth, MN, and graduated from East Grand Forks High School.

He served in the US Marine Corps from 1956-59 and...

Alvin Carlson

Alvin Carlson

Sep 1, 2018

Alvin Carlson, 80, of West Fargo, ND, formerly of Grand Forks, passed away on Saturday, September 01, 2018, at the Rosewood on Broadway nursing home in Fargo, ND.

Alvin was born August 10, 1938, in Fordville, ND, the son of Emil & Edna (Soper) Carlson.  He grew up in and attended schools in Fordville.

He married Sharalyn Ann Groff on...