In Our Care

Andrew Thomas Blake

Andrew Thomas Blake

Nov 16, 2015

Andrew Thomas Blake, 22, of Dillon, MT Mark E. Blake of Great Falls, MT Jennifer Kay Blake of Grand Forks, ND Born in Abilene, TX on April 12th, 1993 Died in Salt Lake City, Utah on Nov 16, 2015. He traveled the world with his family to Texas, Arkansas, Germany, The Netherlands and Montana for various military assignments. Graduated from...

Joan Hollebeek Thomasson

Joan Hollebeek Thomasson

Nov 16, 2015

Joan Hollebeek Thomasson, Grand Forks, ND, died Monday, November 16, 2015 Valley Eldercare Center Grand Forks, ND. She was 80 years old.   Joan Hollebeek was born July 18, 1935 Washington DC to John and Kathryn Hollebeek.   Joan married John Nelson Thomasson in October of 1954. She earned a BA in English and graduated with honors from Randolph Macon Men’s College...

Larry D. Humble

Larry D. Humble

Nov 16, 2015

Larry D. Humble, 68, Grand Forks, died Monday, November 16, 2015 in Valley Memorial Homes Transitional Care Unit. Larry was born in Grand Forks on September 15, 1947 to Elroy “Bud” and Ruth (Jerome) Humble.  He attended St. Mary’s and St. Michael’s schools, and graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1966.  He attended Wahpeton State School of Science...

John R. Scheving

John R. Scheving

Nov 15, 2015

John Richard Scheving, 86, entered into eternity on Sunday, November 15, 2015 in Warroad, MN. He was born on December 24, 1928 to John and Mary (Crossen) Scheving in Grand Forks, ND. He grew up in Grand Forks and graduated from St. James Academy in 1946. He joined the US Army and was stationed in Japan. He married Adorine Austin...

Evelyn Hass

Evelyn Hass

Nov 15, 2015

Evelyn R. Hass, 90, of Grand Forks, ND died Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the Prairie Village nursing home in Hatton, ND. Evelyn Ruth VanCleve was born on October 15, 1925 the daughter of Dudley and Evelyn (Jones) VanCleve. She grew up and attended school in Osakis, MN graduating from high school there in 1943. She married Martin Walter Hass...

Beverly "Buffy" Koller

Beverly "Buffy" Koller

Nov 9, 2015

Beverly J. "Buffy" Koller, 60, Grand Forks, died Monday, November 9, 2015 in Sanford Health Center of Hillsboro, ND. Bev proudly worked at the Holiday Inn motel for fourteen years and the Jewel Box for ten years. Buffy was a fixture at the LISTEN Center for 40 years, most recently serving on the Board. Bev became trained and certified in...

Patricia Kramchuck

Patricia Kramchuck

Nov 8, 2015

On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 9:35PM our dearest mother, Patricia Rosemary Kramchuck, passed on through the gates of Heaven and into the Kingdom of God. A true Saint! She was only seventy four years old and had fought a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. She was the most beautiful woman inside and out, as many can attest to! She was...

James P Haus

James P Haus

Nov 7, 2015

James "Jim" Peter Haus, 74, Grand Forks, ND, went to his final resting place Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Altru Hospital. Jim was born November 7, 1941, in Calio, ND, to Bert and Clara Haus, graduated from Egeland, ND, in 1958, joined the National Guard in Cando, ND, in 1961, and met his wife, Jean (Olson) Haus, of 52 years...

Terry R Helgason

Terry R Helgason

Nov 7, 2015

Terence Randall Helgason (Terry) Terry Helgason lost his battle with cancer Saturday, November 7th at 4:00pm in his mother's home in Grand Forks surrounded by family. Terry was 65 years old. Terry Helgason was born in the small town of Gardar, ND on August 3rd, 1950. He was the first child of Magnus and Beth Helgason (Fortier), and eventually the...

Travis Vorachek

Travis Vorachek

Nov 6, 2015

Travis W. Vorachek, 45, Grand Forks, ND died Friday, November 6, 2015 in a tragic accident located in rural Walsh County, ND. Travis Wade Vorachek was born July 22, 1970 in Grand Forks, the son of Paul and Debby (Huseby) Vorachek. He was raised and attended schools in Park River, ND, graduating from high school in Park River. Travis graduated...

William Anthony Young

William Anthony Young

Nov 5, 2015

Dr. William Anthony Young passed away in Fargo, ND on November 5, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. William was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on April 6, 1957 to Kenneth and Marilyn (Wekwejt) Young of Nekoosa, Wisconsin. He was raised in Nekoosa and Adams-Friendship, Wisconsin and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1975. William enlisted in the U.S. Air...

Ronald A Roth, Sr.

Ronald A Roth, Sr.

Nov 3, 2015

Ronald A. Roth, Sr., Grand Forks, ND died Tuesday, November 3, 2015 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Ronald was born November 26, 1944 in Grand Forks, the son of Jacob and Eleanor (Telle) Roth. He grew up and attended schools in Grand Forks. Ron worked at Roth Sign Shop. He later worked for B & N Oil and Peavey...

Charlotte Sperling

Charlotte Sperling

Nov 2, 2015

Charlotte M. Sperling, 81, of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Charlotte Stoskopf was born on June 8, 1934 in Warroad, MN the daughter of Charles and Myrtle (Lundgren) Stoskopf. She grew up and attended school in Warroad. Charlotte married Richard Sperling on Aug. 17, 1956 at the St. Edwards...

Leonard Gryte

Leonard Gryte

Nov 1, 2015

Leonard H. Gryte, 98, formerly of Hoople, North Dakota and Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 in Maranatha Care Center, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Leonard Halvor Gryte was born to Halvor and Minnie (Folson) Gryte on October 17, 1917 at Elm Creek, Manitoba, Canada. He moved with his family to Hoople, North Dakota in 1922. Leonard attended school...

Curtis F. Cornelius

Curtis F. Cornelius

Oct 29, 2015

A Celebration of Life Service for Curtis F. Cornelius, age 89, longtime Larimore area banker, will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Amundson Funeral Home, Grand Forks North Dakota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the ceremony to be followed by a gathering of friends and family at the Amundson Funeral Home...

Marian Miller

Marian Miller

Oct 28, 2015

Marian D. Miller, 88, of Grand Forks, ND died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 in Valley Eldercare Center, Grand Forks. Marian Dorothy Hack was born in Grenfell, Saskatchewan on January 5, 1927 the daughter of Jacob and Marie(Mohr) Hack. She grew up and attended school in Grenfell and graduated from high school there. She attended Teachers College in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan....

Betty Ann Messner

Betty Ann Messner

Oct 28, 2015

Betty Ann Messner, 90, of Grand Forks, died Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 4000 Valley Square Woodside Village in Grand Forks. Betty was born February 25, 1925, the daughter of Edgar & Josie (Dahl) Mickels, in McVille, ND. She grew up on their family farm in rural McVille and graduated from McVille High School in 1943. Betty was married and...

Dwaine Wixo

Dwaine Wixo

Oct 24, 2015

Dwaine H. Wixo, 74, Grand Forks and formerly of Petersburg, ND, passed away Saturday, October 24th 2015 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare of Grand Forks. Dwaine Harvey Wixo was born April 10, 1941 in Grand Forks, the son of Harvey and Blanche (Rodningen) Wixo. He was baptized at Lom Lutheran Church of rural Niagara, ND and was raised on the...

Jean Marie Crockett

Jean Marie Crockett

Oct 18, 2015

Jean Marie Crockett, 80, of Grand Forks, ND died Sunday, October 18, 2015 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Jean M. Chase was born on December 3, 1934 in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Fred and Lillian Chase where she graduated from Central High School. She married Daryl Wing Crockett on May 5, 1961 in Grand Forks, ND. She worked...

Colleen "Connie" Nygaard

Colleen "Connie" Nygaard

Oct 17, 2015

Colleen "Connie" Nygaard, 83, Grand Forks, died Saturday, October 17, 2015 at home with family by her side. Connie was born to Guy and Gertrude (Nice) Peoples on August 31, 1932 at Minot, North Dakota. She moved with her family at a young age to Coeur d' alene, Idaho where she attended school and graduated from high school. She attended...