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Noah E Galvan

Noah E Galvan

Dec 11, 2017

NOAH E. GALVAN   Noah E. Galven, 7-month-old son of Miguel Galvan and Amelia Puente, died on Monday December 11, 2017 in a Grand Forks hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Grand Forks, MN on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Noah E Galvan was born on May 11, 2017 in...

Joyce Lorain Ferguson

Joyce Lorain Ferguson

Dec 10, 2017

Joyce Lorain (Hoverson) Ferguson, 87, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away at Valley Memorial Homes-ValleyEldercare Center on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Joyce was born October 23, 1930, in Grand Forks, the daughter of Clarence & Ruth (Williams) Hoverson. She graduated from Manvel High School in 1948. Joyce married Lloyd Ferguson June 26, 1950 at United Lutheran Church in Grand Forks....

Beverly Binkley

Beverly Binkley

Dec 10, 2017

  Beverly Mae Binkley, 88, formerly of Grand Forks, ND passed away peacefully Sunday morning, December 10, 2017 at Brookdale Senior Care Facility in North Oaks, MN.  Visitation will be at Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 South 42nd Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201 on Friday, December 15th from 5-7.  Bev’s Funeral Service will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1515 5th...

Lawrence B. Hadland

Lawrence B. Hadland

Dec 9, 2017

  Lawrence B. Hadland, 93, Grand Forks, ND, died Saturday, December 9, 2017 in Grand Forks. Lawrence was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 16, 1924 to Bertal and Violet (Juneau) Hadland. The family soon moved to Grand Forks where Lawrence attended schools. After school, he was in the CCC, the Civilian Conservation Corps for eighteen months. He also worked briefly...

Alonzo Chistopher Jackson Mason II

Alonzo Chistopher Jackson Mason II

Dec 7, 2017

USAF Lt. Colonel, (Ret.) Alonzo Christopher Jackson Mason II passed away unexpectedly on December 7th, 2017 at his residence in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  Alonzo was born in Monroe, Michigan on January 14, 1946 to John Thomson Mason III and Alvera Mary (Ladowsinsky) Mason. A devoted husband and father, he is survived by his wife of nearly 46 years, Roberta...

Donald D. Hardy

Donald D. Hardy

Dec 7, 2017

Donald Dean Hardy, 79, died December 7, 2017, at home in Grand Forks, North Dakota, surrounded by family. Donald was born on October 3, 1938, to Goldie (Martinson) and Claude Hardy in Argyle, Minnesota. The youngest of six children, he was a hellion. After a brief stint in jail at 8-years-old for theft of poultry and potatoes, his family relocated...

Pauline H. Knutson

Pauline H. Knutson

Dec 7, 2017

Pauline H. “Buddy” Knutson, 93, Grand Forks, ND and formerly of East Grand Forks, MN, died Thursday, December 7, 2017 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare, Grand Forks. Pauline Montcalm was born December 27, 1923 to Joseph and Josephine (Vaudrin) Montcalm in Gentilly, MN. She attended rural school until the 8th grade and then boarded and graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy...

Yvonne A. Frank

Yvonne A. Frank

Dec 5, 2017

YVONNE A. FRANK     Yvonne A. Frank, age 70 of Grand Forks, died on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at her home. There will be no services at this time.

Brian Green

Brian Green

Dec 3, 2017

On Sunday, December 3, 2017 Brian Green was served his last call here with us.   Brian was a resident of Grand Forks all 59 years of his life, the son of Gerald and Marjorie (Jensen) Green.  Brian grew up going to school in Grand Forks, graduating from Grand Forks Central. Those who knew Brian knew he was a true gift...

Richard "Diddy" Quesnell

Richard "Diddy" Quesnell

Dec 3, 2017

  Richard “Diddy” Quesnell, 91, Grand Forks, ND, died Monday, December 4, 2017 at home.   He was born July 14, 1926 in Crookston, MN, the son of Harris and Jennie Quesnell. He was raised and educated in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School. He attended the University of North Dakota before entering the U. S. Navy. He served in...

David A Rau

David A Rau

Dec 3, 2017

David A. Rau, 58, Grand Forks died peacefully at home of natural causes on Sunday, December 3, 2017. Born in Fargo on March 4, 1959, David was raised and educated in Grand Forks.  After graduating from Red River High School in 1977 he worked at Minnesota Dairy.  From 1980 until his death he worked at Minnkota Power Cooperative. David met...

Anita R. Knoll

Anita R. Knoll

Nov 29, 2017

  “When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” Anita Renee (Field) Knoll, 69, of Grand Forks, North Dakota and formerly of Stephen, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare. Anita Field was born in Warren, Minnesota on September 10, 1948 to John and Betty (Murray) Field. She was baptized and confirmed...

Sylvia E. Bodahl

Sylvia E. Bodahl

Nov 29, 2017

Sylvia E. Bodahl, 102, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at her home in Grand Forks. Sylvia was born February 16, 1915, in Wadena, Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of Oscar and Ragnhild (Nelson) Rye.  She grew up in Grand Forks ND and graduated from Central High School. Sylvia worked at Mandel Furs and Norby’s Department Store before her marriage...

Mr. Isaiah Thomas Goodrun

Mr. Isaiah Thomas Goodrun

Nov 28, 2017

Mr. Isaiah Thomas Goodrun departed this life suddenly November 28, 2017. Born in Goldsboro, NC, lived in Stamford, CT until family moved to Hatton first…then Grand Forks, ND August of 2001, Isaiah attended Hatton schools and UND. He was employed with Cirrus Aircraft at the time of his death. He was a faithful member of Gospel Outreach Center an active...

M. "Myrtle" Lillian Aaker

M. "Myrtle" Lillian Aaker

Nov 28, 2017

Myrtle Lillian Aaker was born on November 23, 1922 to Almer and Nellie Anderson in Erskine, MN; she was the fourth of six children. Her childhood was spent on the family farm in Erskine, and as a young woman she moved to Crookston, MN, to work. It was here that she met her husband, Ragnvald Nathaneal Aaker after WWII. They...

Mary Myles

Mary Myles

Nov 26, 2017

MARY KATHERINE GROSS MYLES  Mary Katherine Myles, 82, of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Harrison County, was welcomed into heaven on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home in Cynthiana, KY. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 2:00 P.M at Faith Evangelical Free Church in Grand Forks with a one hour visitation prior...

Philip Lowe

Philip Lowe

Nov 26, 2017

Philp “Phil” Ralph Lowe, 62, Emerado, died November 26, 2017 in his home. Phil was born January 9, 1955 in Perham, MN the son of Ronald and Joyce (Raaum) Lowe. He lived and worked in rural Grand Forks County. Phil is survived by his mother Joyce, children: Angie Lowe, Jennifer (Tom) Martin, Ryan (Heather) Lowe, grandchildren: Ryleigh, Hadleigh, Finley, Memphis,...

Bruce Wayne Hestdalen

Bruce Wayne Hestdalen

Nov 25, 2017

Bruce Wayne Hestdalen, 69, passed away at his home in Grand Forks, ND, on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Bruce was born October 28, 1948, in Breckenridge, MN, the son of Melford & Betty (Shupe) Hestdalen.  He grew up and attended schools in Abercrombie, ND.  He received a Bachelor degree from MSUM and a Master’s degree from University of Phoenix. He...

Dorothy Idelle Bennett

Dorothy Idelle Bennett

Nov 24, 2017

  Dorothy Idelle Bennett, age 90 of Thompson, peacefully passed away at the Luther Memorial Home in Mayville on November 24, 2017 surrounded by love of family after a lengthy illness. Dorothy was born July 25, 1927 in Thief River Falls, MN to Bert and Inga Geving.  She graduated from Thief River Falls’ Lincoln High School in 1946.  She went on...

Deborah Vonasek

Deborah Vonasek

Nov 22, 2017

Deborah Vonasek, 64, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at home.Deborah Ann Pelowski, the daughter of Jerome and Marian (Knutson) Pelowski was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on September 25, 1953. She attended Roosevelt Elementary School, Schroeder Junior High School, and graduated from Red River High School in 1971. Deborah worked her entire career at the Chester Fritz...