In Our Care
Robert "BJ" Lee
Jul 8, 2018
“I’m a Pickle Rick!”
On July 8, 2018 Robert “BJ” Lee lost his long hard-fought battle with PTSD, depression and anxiety. The demons may think they have won but he has the last laugh for he is now resting easy with all of the loving angels who have gone before us.
BJ was born on April 4, 1982 to...
John F Murphy III
Jul 8, 2018
John Francis Murphy III, 41, died unexpectedly Sunday July 8th, 2018. John was born November 24th, 1976 in Mekinock, ND, son of John F. Jr. and Linda (Blomquist) Murphy. He grew up in East Grand Forks and graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High School in 1995. He attended UND and served in the United States Army from 1998-2002, stationed...
Rachel A. Coen-Tuff
Jul 7, 2018
Rachel Anari Coen-Tuff, 29, child of God and beloved daughter and sister was born August 17th, 1988 in Dubuque, IA to Peter and Karla Coen-Tuff. She was baptized on September 18th, 1988. Rachel’s growing up years were in Kenmare, ND, Carrington, ND, moving to Grand Forks in 1999 as a 5th grader. She is a graduate of Red River High...
Hubert L. "Hubie" Hagen
Jul 6, 2018
Hubert (Hubie) Lewis Hagen was called home on July 6th, 2018 at the age of 83. He was born 10/19/1934 to Alice (Mather) and George Hagen of Gilby, North Dakota. He was the second youngest of 5 children. In 1959 he married the love of his life, Corrine Rynestad. Together they were blessed with four daughters, Coralyn (Greg) Moen, Doreen...
Faye Ann Thompson
Jul 5, 2018
Faye Ann Thompson, 66, died Thursday, July 5, 2018 at home, surrounded by her family. Faye Ann Jerome was born to Ida (Denault) and Julian Jerome, Sr., on October 16, 1951 at Olga, North Dakota. She was raised and educated at Olga and Walhalla, ND. She married Ralph Thompson on July 2, 1982 in Grand Forks. They lived in Grand...
Douglas V. Schneeweis
Jul 5, 2018
Douglas V. Schneeweis, age 74 of Grand forks, died on Thursday, July 5, 2018 in a Northwood hospital. There will be no services at this time.
Marvin "Bud" Hein
Jul 2, 2018
Marvin C. “Bud” Hein Marvin C. Hein, age 91, passed away Monday July 2, 2018 at his home in St. Thomas, ND, surrounded by his family. Bud was born September 17, 1926 in Grafton, ND, the son of Edward and Delphine (Lafromboise) Hein. At the age of 4 he was orphaned and raised by his aunt Hulda. Bud attended school...
James "Jim" Skold
Jul 1, 2018
James “Jim” Skold, 90, Lisbon, formerly of Grand Forks, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Parkside Lutheran Nursing Home, Lisbon, ND.
Jim was born June 11, 1928, to Einer and Esther (Johnson) Skold in Wahpeton, ND. The family moved to Petersburg then to Mekinock in 1939. Jim graduated from Gilby High School in 1948.
In June of 1950, Jim joined...
Steven E. Johnson
Jul 1, 2018
Steven E. Johnson, 62, Grand Forks, ND, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Grand Forks.Steven Emery Johnson was born March 15, 1956 In Grand Forks, ND, the son of Emery and Dorothy (Wild) Johnson. He attended school in Grand Forks and graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1974. He attended the University of North Dakota and Aaker’s Business...
Karen Nedberg-Ryan
Jun 29, 2018
Karen J. Nedberg-Ryan, 61, Grand Forks, ND died Friday, June 29 in Grand Forks.Private services are planned.Memorial gifts could be directed to: YMCA Partner of Youth, Grand Forks Meals on Wheels - Home Delivered Meals The Northlands Rescue Mission
Arne Brekke
Jun 25, 2018
Arne Brekke, 90, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018, at Altru Hospital after a brief illness.
Arne lived a long and full life. Born on a goat farm in rural Norway, the seventh of nine children, he came to America on scholarship to study at Luther College in Iowa. He married Beverly Boardman and continued...
Kelli Merriman
Jun 25, 2018
Kelli Merriman, 34, Grand Forks, died Monday, June 25, 2018 in her home.The family will be conducting services at a later date.
Eileen Horpedahl
Jun 24, 2018
Eileen L. Horpedahl, 90, Grand Forks, ND, died Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Eileen Lucille Sorensen was born June 2, 1928 in Hatton, ND, the daughter of Adolph and Agnes (Lyche) Sorensen. She grew up in Hatton and graduated from Hatton High School in 1946. She earned her teaching certificate from Mayville State Teachers College...
Lillian Katherine Becker
Jun 23, 2018
Lillian K. Becker, 73, passed away on June 23, 2018 at her home in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was born June 5, 1945, in Beach, ND, the daughter of John & Katherine (Hooker) Becker. She grew up in Weble, MT, and attended schools in Weble and Merrifield country school in rural Grand Forks. She married...
Michael Lee Bridges
Jun 21, 2018
Michael "Mike" Lee Bridges, 47, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Mike was born to William and Shirley(Leonard) Bridges August 11, 1970 on the Grand Forks Air Force Base. With his father in the Air Force they moved around frequently when Mike was young, including spending a couple...
Juan "Pete" Contreras
Jun 18, 2018
Juan P. “Pete” Contreras, 61, Grand Forks, ND, died Monday, June 18, 2018 from injuries sustained in an accident. Juan Pedro Contreras, Jr. was born January 6, 1957 in Hondo, TX, the son of Juan and Eva (Mendez) Contreras. His family lived and worked in the farming industry between Texas and Florida. He also lived and worked in the Carolinas...
Jennifer Inslee Higgins
Jun 17, 2018
Jennifer Ellen Inslee Higgins, 39, died at her home on Sunday, June 17, 2018. Throughout her life, Jen was known for her feisty personality and little stature that never got in the way of standing up for what she believed was right. Coloring, knitting, and movies brought her joy along with every genre of music. Jen was a lover of...
LaVera Strande
Jun 12, 2018
LaVera F. Strande, 93, Grand Forks, ND, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. LaVera Fern Dahley was born August 5, 1924 in Jamestown, ND, the daughter of Knute and Rena (Lunde) Dahley. She was raised, educated and graduated from high school at Jamestown, ND. She furthered her education by earning her teaching degree at Valley...
Victor Scholand
Jun 10, 2018
Victor L. Scholand, 66, Reynolds, ND, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Victor Lawrence Scholand, the son of Tony and Elizabeth (Breidenbach) Scholand, was born on March 21, 1952 in Grand Forks. He was a lifelong resident of Reynolds, North Dakota. Victor was united in marriage to Frances (Foley) on August 20, 1971 at St. Mary’s...
Christopher Bacon
Jun 7, 2018
Christopher T. Bacon, aged 51, went to be with the Lord on June 7th, 2018. He was involved in a fatal car accident with another vehicle. Born April 9th, 1967 at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX to Spencer Bacon and Cheri Plaza. He lived a full life filled with adventure and humility. As a child, he traveled...
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