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Margaret Marie Ellertson

Margaret Marie Ellertson

Dec 27, 2016

Margaret Marie (Morken)  Ellertson  was born April 10, 1916, in Pekin, ND, the daughter of Carl and Anna (Tangen) Morken.  She passed away  December 27, 2016, at the age of 100, in West Fargo  on what would have been her 66th wedding anniversary. Margaret graduated from the Pekin High School in 1934 and then worked at a hotel in Lakota...

Regina Stadstad

Regina Stadstad

Dec 26, 2016

Regina “Reggie” Riske Stadstad, 83, Manvel, ND, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 in her home.Regina was born January 3 1933 to Martin and Frances (Stoltman) Riske in Walsh County, ND. She attended school at St. James Academy, GF and graduated from Minto High, ND. Reggie worked at Minnkota Power, GF; UND Medical School, GF; County Social Service Center, GF;...

Roger Lyndon Korsmoe

Roger Lyndon Korsmoe

Dec 24, 2016

Roger L. Korsmoe, 73, Grand Forks, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 24, 2016. Roger Lyndon Korsmoe, the son of Orville and Gladyce (Ovind) Korsmoe, was born at Northwood, North Dakota on October 20, 1943.  He attended West Elementary, Valley Junior High, and Central High school in Grand Forks.  Roger served in the US Army from 1960-1963.  Roger Korsmoe and Joanne...

Marian Joy Hirsch

Marian Joy Hirsch

Dec 21, 2016

Marian Joy Hirsch, 88, passed away December 21, 2016, at Valley 4000 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Marian Joy Willis was born June 7th, 1928 in Hettinger, ND to Theodore M. Willis and Hilma (Olson) Willis. She attended school in Minot, North Dakota and graduated from Minot High School. She married Army Captain Oscar G. Hirsch June 7th, 1952 in...

Porter Mason Moen

Porter Mason Moen

Dec 21, 2016

Porter Mason Moen, infant son of Austin Moen and Alyson Brandon, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.Funeral services will be 12:00 noon, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Freedom Church of Grand Forks.Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the church.

Lois Ruth Weisser

Lois Ruth Weisser

Dec 18, 2016

Lois R. Weisser, 88, of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Lois was born August 30, 1928 in Minot, ND, the daughter of Wesley and Goldie (Anderson) Josewski. She grew up in Maxbass, ND graduating from Maxbass High School in 1945.  She was valedictorian of her class of four.  She...

Margaret A Sorteberg

Margaret A Sorteberg

Dec 16, 2016

  Margaret A. Sorteberg, 65, Grand Forks, ND, died Friday, December 16, 2016 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Margaret Ann Pearson was born March 16, 1951 in Grand Forks, the daughter of Edwin and Esther (Stokke) Pearson. She was raised in Grand Forks and Graduated from Central High School in 1969. Margaret worked for the A&W Drive In of Grand...

Kenneth Davidson

Kenneth Davidson

Dec 12, 2016

Kenneth “Kenny” E. Davidson, Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016.   Kenny was born November 17, 1924, in Ottertail County, MN, to John and Mary Davidson. He grew to manhood and graduated from High School in Sebeka, MN.   He entered the US Army in 1944 and served in the 94th Infantry Division under General George Patton’s 3rd...

Frederick "Rick" James Ettl

Frederick "Rick" James Ettl

Dec 8, 2016

Frederick “Rick” James Ettl, 70, of Grand Forks passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016 at his home in Grand Forks. Rick was born Oct. 31, 1946 in Grand Forks, ND.  He graduated from GF Central.  He retired after a long career with the Burlington Northern Railroad. He was a loving father to his son, Michael, and devoted to his mother,...

Mollie M. Olson

Mollie M. Olson

Dec 3, 2016

  Mollie Mae Marshall Olson, 99, passed away Saturday, December 3rd, 2017. She was lovingly surrounded by her family as she moved on to join the love of her life, Lorando.   Mollie Mae Marshall was born November 29, 1917 at Emerado, North Dakota to Oliver Marshall and Clara Taylor Marshall.  Mollie was raised on the farm with her sisters, Mabel and...

Diane Marie Catalano

Diane Marie Catalano

Nov 29, 2016

Diane Marie (Riske) Catalano Diane was born November 30, 1948 to Joseph and Florence Riske. She died Tuesday, November 29, 2016 after a long battle of lung cancer. Diane graduated from Fisher High School in 1966. Diane married Leonard Catalano in 1969, and they had a son Anthony (Tony) in 1970. Diane moved with her family to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Diane...

Geraldine Machipiness

Geraldine Machipiness

Nov 29, 2016

Geraldine “Geri” (Donna) Machipiness, 88, Grand Forks, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016 in Valley Eldercare. Geri was born August 27, 1928 in Thief River Falls, MN the daughter of Carl and Anna (Pederson) Olson. She grew up in Thief River Falls graduating from Thief River Falls High School. She then graduated from Aaker’s Business College in August of 1972.  On...

Thomas R. Parr

Thomas R. Parr

Nov 28, 2016

Thomas R. Parr, 92, Grand Forks, ND died Monday, November 28, 2016 in Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare Center, Grand Forks.   Services will be planned at a later date. 

Vernon Lilke

Vernon Lilke

Nov 25, 2016

Vernon (Vern) Lilke 88 of Grand Forks passed away Friday, November 25 2016 at Altru Hospital. Vern was born May 4, 1928, the son of John and May (Hall) Lilke in Bathgate, ND where he grew up and attended schools. Vern married June Kath on October 28, 1949.  They were married 67 years.  They shared a love for their dogs...

Bobbie Hulst

Bobbie Hulst

Nov 25, 2016

  Bobbie M. Hulst, 76, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 in Aneta Parkview Health Center, Aneta, ND. Bobbie Marvin Hulst was born August 5, 1940, the son of Rudolph and Lena (Gulbranson) Hulst in Badger, MN. Bob attended school in Badger and later moved to the Grand Forks area. Bob married Shirley Becker on October 13, 1970...

Geneva Loiland

Geneva Loiland

Nov 24, 2016

  Geneva Loiland died November 24, 2016 at Valley Elder Care.  She was 93 years old.    Geneva was born November 14, 1923 to Harold and Ida (Knutson) Slyvester in Grand Forks, ND.  Her family lived and farmed in rural Thompson, ND.  She attended school in Thompson, ND.  After high school she completed the secretarial course at Aaker's Business School,  and was...

Alan Schuhmacher

Alan Schuhmacher

Nov 22, 2016

  Alan J. Schuhmacher, 82, Grand Forks, ND, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at home, surrounded by family.  Alan was born September 8, 1934 in Austin, MN, the son of Johnnie Otto Reinhard Schuhmacher and Bessie (Saman) Schuhmacher. Alan was raised in Austin and worked at a pharmacy during his high school years. He attended Austin Junior College, then completed his...

JoAnn Cory

JoAnn Cory

Nov 21, 2016

JoAnn Cory, 61, Grand Forks, died Monday, November 21, 2016 at her home with her family present. JoAnn Warren was born to Harold and Dorothy (Stegner) Warren on March 10, 1955 at Ft. Collins, Colorado.   She was raised and educated in Ft. Collins, and graduated from Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado.  JoAnn Warren and Darrel Cory were united in marriage...

Irene E. Chisholm

Irene E. Chisholm

Nov 20, 2016

Irene E.  Chisholm, 92, of Wickenburg, AZ, formerly of Manvel, ND, died on Sunday, November 20, 2016 in her home. Irene Jarombek, the daughter of Leo and Lenora (Radonski)  Jarombek, was born in Walsh County, North Dakota on  October 27, 1924.  She married Thomas A. Chisholm March 3, 1944 in St. Paul, Minnesota.  They lived and farmed at Rural Manvel,...

Elouise Perreault

Elouise Perreault

Nov 20, 2016

Elouise “Tootsie” Perreault  Elouise Virginia Perreault, 83, passed away on November 20, 2016 at Valley Elder Care in Grand Forks.  Elouise Racchini was born to Henry and Virginia (Amato) Racchini in Chisholm, Minnesota on December 26, 1932.  Graduating from Chisholm High School in 1950. She was in many activities during her school days including National Honor Society. She was forever...