In Our Care
Vernon L. Brevik
Dec 20, 2024
                                Vernon L. Brevik, a cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on December 20, 2024, in his hometown of Thompson, North Dakota. Born on July 5, 1937, Vernon lived a life full of dedication, service, and love.
Vernon's educational journey began in Thompson, where he completed high school before continuing his studies at Mayville State Teachers College and later...
                                
Richard H. Carlson
Dec 17, 2024
                                Richard H. Carlson, 84, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024. Born on February 17, 1940, in Badger, Minnesota, to Tollef and Ruby Carlson. Richard married his wife, Ann Vernes, July 24, 1959, and they were inseparable until her death in April 2012.
Richard had a lifelong passion for photography, vintage watches, and pens, treasures he collected with care and expertise....
                                
Alison Mary Laurie
Dec 17, 2024
                                 To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/iYHeLs7Dkko 
Alison Mary Laurie, 49, died Tuesday, December 17 at Altru Hospital.
Alison was born March 11, 1975, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin to John and Terri Laurie. She moved to Grand Forks, ND with her parents in 1977. She completed Special Education through Grand Forks Public Schools.
Alison was a truly special...
                                
LaVonne M. Johnson
Dec 17, 2024
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LaVonne Mary Johnson, 87, was called home to heaven on December 17, 2024.
LaVonne was born to Martin and Alice (Evenstad) Jenson and grew up in the Halstad and Borup, Minnesota area. She graduated from Borup High School and, in 1955, married Kermit Jensen. Following Kermit's service in the military,...
                                
Ellen Hutton
Dec 17, 2024
                                Ellen J. Hutton, 87, Manvel, ND, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. 
Ellen Justine Gerszewski was born July 29, 1937 in Walsh County, ND, the daughter of Philip and Eva (Tibiatowski) Gerszewski. She was raised and educated in Walsh County but graduated from High School at Oslo, MN. 
 Ellen married Leslie “Les” Hutton Jr. on November...
                                
Jody Wayne Ruud
Dec 15, 2024
                                Jody W. Ruud, 75 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Sunday, December 15, 2024, at his home under hospice care. 
A family led celebration of life will be held Wednesday, June18th, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church.
                                
Lynn A Puppe
Dec 15, 2024
                                 Lynn Puppe, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, Minnesota.
Carolynne "Lynn" A. Puppe, was born on August 30, 1944, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Hugh McMillan and Florence Della (Purpur) Longmuir. She is remembered as a diligent and tireless worker, dedicated to her career in sales, where her commitment to her...
                                
Terry Sattler
Dec 15, 2024
                                Terry Michael Sattler, 57, Grand Forks, died Sunday December 15, 2024, at Altru Hospital.
Terry was born March 19, 1967, the son of George and Marion (Korynta) Sattler. He grew up and attended Ben Franklin Elementary School, Lewis and Clark Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School special education classes, Valley Junior High, and graduated from Central High School in 1988. Terry worked...
                                
Lawrence "Larry" M. Duray
Dec 14, 2024
                                Lawrence “Larry” Mark Duray, age 68, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Lawrence Mark Duray was born in Grafton, North Dakota on February 8, 1956, to William and Dorothy (Schultz) Duray. Larry lived in Grand Forks, North Dakota for a while until he and his parents moved to Crookston, Minnesota where he...
                                
Sharon L. Steinke
Dec 11, 2024
                                To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/Q_9v6M1sX2s 
Sharon L. Steinke, age 79, of East Grand Forks, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Edgewood Vista in East Grand Forks, MN. 
Sharon Lee Surface was born May 2, 1945, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Darth and Veraine (Herman) Surface. She was baptized into the Missouri Synod...
                                
Drew A. Brooks
Dec 11, 2024
                                Drew Allen Brooks, 62, of Grand Forks, N.D., died Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks surrounded by loved ones and friends.
Drew was born on Nov. 28, 1962, in Crookston, Minn., at Riverview Hospital to Lawrence and Lois Brooks. He was the seventh of nine children born to the family.
The family lived on the south side of Crookston,...
                                
Dolores Rodriguez
Dec 9, 2024
Dolores “Lola” Rodriguez Dolores “Lola” Rodriguez, 91, of Crookston, Minnesota, died peacefully on December 9, 2024, at her daughter and son-in-law’s Euclid home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 23, 1933, in Dolores, TX, Lola was known for her strong Catholic faith, beloved cooking, and unconditional love. Lola grew up in a humble home in Laredo, TX, the...
Mary G. Sonterre
Dec 8, 2024
                                To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/8s9JP43VSuY Mary G. Sonterre, 66 of Emerado, North Dakota died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home. 
Mary was born on August 4, 1958, the daughter of Merlin and June (Steffen) Powell in Maplewood, Minnesota. She graduated from Tartan High School in Oakdale, Minnesota. Mary married Gary Sonterre on June 30,...
                                
Ronald J Falos
Dec 6, 2024
                                Ronald J. Falos, age 87 resident of Grand Forks, ND, died on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Edgewood Assisted Living. 
A service is being planned in the Spring of 2025. 
 A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.
                                
Margaret E. Sather
Dec 6, 2024
                                Margaret Edair (Skaar) Sather, 87, of Starkweather, ND, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Valley Senior Living on 42nd in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. 
On June 20, 1937, Margaret was born in Devils Lake, ND, to Frithjof and Hazel (Severeid) Skaar. She was baptized and confirmed in the...
                                
John "Jack" Roth
Dec 6, 2024
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On December 6th, 2024, John “Jack” Edward Roth Sr., 84, was graced with eternal peace after a long battle with cancer. He died peacefully with family by his side at Good Samaritan – Heritage Grove, in East Grand Forks, MN.
Jack was born on January 26th, 1940, in Grand Forks,...
                                
Claudia H. Anderson
Dec 5, 2024
                                To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/p1y3eBpYVz0 Claudia H. Anderson, age 87, resident of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 5 ,2024.
Claudia Helene  Moberg was born in Duluth, Minnesota on August 11th, 1937. The daughter of Arthur and Helena (Verva) Moberg. She graduated from Denfeld High School in...
                                
Patricia L. McGurk
Dec 3, 2024
                                Patricia L. McGurk, age 88, passed away on December 3, 2024 at Prairie View.
Patricia was born in Sisseton, South Dakota on October 4, 1936, to Theodore and Celesia (Devine) Fossum. She married Ron McGurk on October 9th, 1956. In 1962, they moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota where they raised their five children. Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...
                                
Ronald E. Skalicky
Nov 29, 2024
                                Ronald E. Skalicky, 93, Grand Forks, ND passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at his daughter’s home in Papillion, NE.
 Ronald Earl Skalicky was born January 15, 1931, in Brocket, ND, the son of Clarence and Ethel (Trenda) Skalicky. He was raised in the Lankin area and graduated from high school at Lankin, ND.
Ronald moved to Grand Forks where he owned...
                                
Joan M. Karner
Nov 29, 2024
                                Joan Marlene Karner, 87, passed from death to life on November 29, 2024. Joan accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior as a young girl. The family rejoices and takes comfort in the knowledge that Joan is alive in Heaven, her home eternal.
 Joan was born August 10, 1937 to Palmer and Alice Egeland. She grew up in Chicago...
                                


