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Arnold Johnsen

Arnold Johnsen

Aug 10, 2017

Arnold Milford Johnsen   He was born July 8, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN, the oldest of five sons, to Osten and Esther Johnsen. He grew up in in North Dakota and graduated high school in Killdeer ND. After high school, he entered the army and served in Korea. After being discharged from the army he served as a police officer in...

Kathy A Chalmers

Kathy A Chalmers

Aug 9, 2017

Kathryn Chalmers July 14, 1948 - Aug. 9, 2017 THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. - Kathryn Chalmers, 69, Thief River Falls, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, in her home.Kathy was born July 14, 1948, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Obert & Lauretta (Salaba) Tufte.  She graduated from St. James High School in 1966.She married Ronald Chalmers Oct. 19, 1968 and...

Allyn O. Marifjeren

Allyn O. Marifjeren

Aug 9, 2017

ALLYN O. MARIFJEREN     Allyn O. Marifjeren, age 83 of Grand Forks, died on August 9, 2017 at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at United Lutheran Church in Grand Forks.   Allyn O. Marifjeren, a son of Selmer and Mary (Fingarson) Marifjeren, was born on May 12, 1934...

Chelsey Erin Pryor

Chelsey Erin Pryor

Aug 8, 2017

CHELSEY ERIN PRYOR     Chelsey Erin Pryor of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at the age of 23 years.   Chelsey was born on September 10, 1993, in Natchez, Mississippi. She spent the early part of her life in Park Rapids, MN, before moving to Grand Forks. Chelsey had an infectious smile and an unforgettable laugh. She...

Shirley M. Carey

Shirley M. Carey

Aug 8, 2017

Shirley M. Carey, 74, Emerado, ND, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Shirley was born November 9, 1942 in Teulon, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of Maurice and Pearl (Harysimko) Tymofichuk, She attended school in Winnipeg, then worked in the food service industry. Shirley moved to Grand Forks Air Force Base in 1976. She married Leon...

Charlotte "Char" Leona Beauchamp

Charlotte "Char" Leona Beauchamp

Aug 8, 2017

            Charlotte L. Beauchamp, age 83 of Grand Forks, ND passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the Transitional Care Unit (Valley Memorial Homes) of Grand Forks.             Charlotte L. Mostad was born July 28, 1934 in Vang, ND on the family farm, the daughter of the late Oscar and Hellen (Johnson) Mostad.  She was baptized in 1934 at the Vang Lutheran...

Lillian Lorraine Kiefat

Lillian Lorraine Kiefat

Aug 4, 2017

Lillian Lorraine Kiefat, 92, longtime resident of Grand Forks/East Grand Forks, passed away on Aug. 4, 2017. For the past two years, she resided at Bethany on 42nd in Fargo, ND. Lillian was born Nov. 4, 1924 in McVille, ND, the daughter of Ludvig and Lena Randklev. She was the eldest of 4 children all of whom were orphaned at...

Libby W. Kelly

Libby W. Kelly

Aug 3, 2017

LIBBY W. KELLY     Libby W. Kelly, Age 88 of Grand Forks, passed away on Thursday, August 03, 2017 at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks. No services at this time.

Karen K. Williams

Karen K. Williams

Aug 2, 2017

 Karen K. Williams, 69, Grand Forks, ND, died Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital of Rochester, MN after a long battle with cancer. Karen Kae Karner was born February 18, 1948 in Lafayette, IN, the daughter of Norman and Jeanette (Goldman) Karner. She was raised in Lafayette and graduated from high school there in 1966. She also worked...

Marilyn Nelson

Marilyn Nelson

Aug 1, 2017

Marilyn Carol Nelson passed away on August 1, 2017, at Parkwood Senior Living in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Marilyn was born on September 9, 1932 to John and Clara (Gullickson) Klootwyk in Larimore, North Dakota, much to the delight of her big brother Bob.   She was raised in the Gilby-Honeyford area.  Marilyn “Klooty” attended school at Honeyford #38 and graduated...

Rodney M. Fischer

Rodney M. Fischer

Jul 27, 2017

Rodney M. Fischer, 69, Grand Forks, died Thursday, July 27, 2017 in Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare, Almonte Neighborhood. Rodney Maynard Fischer was born to Maynard and Ella (Lange) Fischer on November 18, 1947 at Northwood, North Dakota.  He was raised at Emerado, North Dakota and graduated from Larimore, North Dakota High School.  He later graduated from NDSU.  Rodney married Mary...

Gertrude D. Gregie

Gertrude D. Gregie

Jul 27, 2017

GERTRUDE D. GREGIE   Gertrude D. Gregie, age 94 of Grand Forks, died on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks. There will be no services.

E. Maxine Block

E. Maxine Block

Jul 27, 2017

E. Maxine Block, 85, of Grand Forks, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks, under the care of hospice, surrounded by her loving family.Maxine was born Feb. 26, 1932, in Reynolds, ND, the daughter of Ben & Tilda (Tweten) Larson. She graduated from Reynolds High School and Aaker’s Business College.Maxine married Neil D. Block...

LaDora Mae Fuehrer

LaDora Mae Fuehrer

Jul 23, 2017

  LaDora Mae Fuehrer went to be with her Lord, Sunday, July 23rd, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. LaDora Mae was born on December 20,1930 in Sarles, ND to Willis and Blanche (Herwick) King.  She was raised and educated in Hannah, ND graduating from high school in 1948.  She went on to pursue her love of working in...

Leslie "Les" Johnson

Leslie "Les" Johnson

Jul 22, 2017

Leslie, “Les” Mark Johnson, 59, Grand Forks, died Saturday, July 22, 2017 in his home. Les was born on August 20, 1957 in Michigan, ND the son of Julian and Marilyn (Johnson) Johnson. He grew up attending school in Niagara, ND where he graduated from Niagara High School.  Later he attended AVTI, where he graduated with an Associate’s Degree in...

Rita Seyler

Rita Seyler

Jul 20, 2017

  Rita Seyler, 89, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Altru Rehab with her children by her side after a 15 month battle with pancreatic cancer.                (Callia) Rita Seyler was born January 20, 1928 in Monrovia, CA, the daughter of Morris and Uella “Lou” (Tully) Arneson. Her father died while hospitalized in Texas when...

Jason Boppre

Jason Boppre

Jul 18, 2017

  Jason Scott Boppre was born January 9, 1978, a son of Greg and Jeanne (Weeks) Boppre. He was raised in Grand Forks/East Grand Forks.  He graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High School in 1996. Jason worked at The Blue Moose Bar and Grill, an original team member when it opened in 1994. He began work at the Grand Forks...

Gary Pariseau

Gary Pariseau

Jul 18, 2017

GARY PARISEAU   Gary Pariseau, age 61 of Grand Forks, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Altru hospital in Grand Forks.   Gary Pariseau, a son of Charles and Theresa (Brodeur) Pariseau, was born on September 26, 1955 at Drayton, ND.  At a young age, he moved with his family to various towns within North Dakota. Gary graduated from Hillsboro....

Robert R. Lofthus

Robert R. Lofthus

Jul 18, 2017

Robert R. Lofthus, 92, Grand Forks, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in 4004 Valley Square Woodside Village, Grand Forks. Robert Richard Lofthus was born to Richard and Hilda (Olson) Lofthus on June 4, 1925 at McVille, North Dakota.  He was raised and educated at McVille.  Robert served in the US Army during World War II.  Robert Lofthus and Mavis Billings...

Herbert Valgren

Herbert Valgren

Jul 17, 2017

Herbert “Herb” L. Valgren, 70, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2017 at his home. Herb was born September 30, 1946, in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Vernon and Esther (Scheel) Valgren. His 30 plus year career was spent in the Grand Forks Public School District, retiring at Red River High School. He taught mathematics...