In Our Care
Kenneth Nygaard
Jan 20, 2016
Kenneth H. Nygaard, 89, Portland, ND and formerly of Grand Forks, ND, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in Luther Memorial Home of Mayville. Kenneth was born March 27, 1926 in Fairfield Township, ND, the son of Halvor and Ella (Bahr) Nygaard. He was raised and attended rural schools in Fairfield Township. Kenneth began farming at a young age. He lived,...
Patti Lynette Olson
Jan 19, 2016
Patti Lynette Stenerson was born September 12, 1950 in Grafton, ND to Harlan and Ardell (Elton) Stenerson. She grew up in Adams, ND and graduated from Adams High School in 1968. She married Clayton "Butch" Olson on June 28, 1969 at Mountain Lutheran Church in Adams. Later that year they moved to Grand Forks where they have lived for 46...
George Chaput
Jan 18, 2016
George Oliver Chaput, 94, Grand Forks, ND, passed away with family by his side on January 18, 2016 in Woodside Village, Grand Forks. He was born December 8, 1921 in Perry Township, near Langdon, ND, as one of ten children to Mederic and Laura (Marcelin) Chaput. George was united in marriage to his bride of 71 years, Anna Marcotte, on...
Mildred M. Lucht
Jan 17, 2016
Mildred Lucht passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 in her apartment at Founders Ridge in Bloomington, MN from Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma surrounded by her loving family. She was born Mildred Marian Brunsvold in Landa, N.D. on August 12, 1923. She moved to Souris, N.D. and graduated from Souris, HS. She went on to attend the N.D. School of Forestry where she...
Benton "Jack" Harris
Jan 14, 2016
Benton Merle “Jack” Harris, 70 years old of rural Emerado, N.D., departed this life with comfort and peace on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at home. Jack was born February 10, 1945 in Lamoni, IA to parents Harvey and Gail Harris. He joined the USAF in 1962. He joined “to see the world” and his first Base assignment was 150 miles...
Loraine Olson
Jan 14, 2016
Loraine J. Olson, 72, Grand Forks, ND, died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Loraine Jean Jenson was born November 26, 1943 in Minot, ND the daughter of Oscar and May (McFarlen) Jenson. She was raised and educated in Minot and graduated from Minot High School in 1961, then worked for Westlie Motors in Minot....
Aubri Hilliard
Jan 12, 2016
Aubrianna “Aubri” Hilliard Aubrianna Marlee Hilliard, 8, Mayville, ND, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Aubri, the daughter of Joe Hilliard and Heather Sullivan was born January 10, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Aubri is survived by her mother, Heather Sullivan, Mayville, ND; father, Joe Hilliard, Thompson, ND; a brother, Austin Hurst, Grand Forks; sister, Isabella...
Richard Bruce Berg, Sr.
Jan 11, 2016
Richard Bruce Berg, Sr., 72, Grand Forks, ND, died Monday, January 11, 2016 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Richard was born to Norval and Myra (Crawford) Berg on January 15, 1943 in Shevlin, MN. He grew up in Grand Forks, ND ,and graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1961. On December 23, 1962 he married Barbara Roth in...
Mason A Moen Hendrickson
Jan 10, 2016
Mason Allan Moen Hendrickson (Mase Man), 10, of Thompson, ND, left this earth to become our guardian angel, January 10, 2016 near Hatton, ND. Mason was born February 26, 2005 in Grand Forks, ND the son of Pat Hendrickson and Julie Moen. Mason lived in Thompson, ND where he attended Thompson Public School as a 5th grader. Mason was very...
Rosalie Jean Lindstrom
Jan 9, 2016
Rosalie Jean Lindstrom, 75, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks. Rosalie was born January 3, 1941, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Gust & Hilda (Gustafson) Gunderson. She grew up in Buxton, ND, where she attended school. Rosalie married Milfred Lindstrom October 4, 1960, and they made their home in Reynolds, ND....
Marjorie G. Kenmir
Jan 8, 2016
Marjorie Kenmir, 93 of Grand Forks, formerly a lifelong resident of Emerado, passed away January 8, 2016 at Valley Eldercare surrounded by her family. Marjorie Kenmir, the daughter of Emily & John Remy was born February 26, 1922 in New Orleans, LA. Marjorie married Elden Kenmir in 1946. Marjorie was a member of the Ascension Lutheran Church in Emerado. She...
Rosella Ophaug-Sebenaler
Jan 8, 2016
If you didn’t know her, you missed a good one! Rosella A Ophaug Sebenaler born on March 26, 1929 is 100% Norwegian. Her parents are Arther and Hildur Orseth of rural Michigan, North Dakota. Rosella or "Rosey" as most of her friends called her except for that son-in-law of hers who just called her “Rose” is the oldest of four...
Christine Louden
Jan 7, 2016
Christine Louden, 94 of Grand Forks, ND passed away Thursday, January 7, 2015 at 4000 Valley Square- Woodside Village, Oakcrest Unit, Grand Forks, ND. Christine Austfjord, the daughter of George and Thorstina (Gunlogson) Austfjord was born March 16, 1921 on the family farm south of Akra, ND. She attended Akra's country school and then high school in Cavalier, ND. She...
David Henry Sandell, Jr.
Jan 5, 2016
David Henry Sandell Jr, Age 50, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Fort Worth, TX on Tuesday, January 5th 2016. David was born on May 11, 1965 in Grand Forks, ND to David and Donna Sandell. He grew up on his parent’s farm near Gilby, ND and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Honeyford, ND. David...
Harold Gordon Gustafson Sr.
Jan 2, 2016
Harold G. Gustafson Sr., 80, of Reynolds, ND, passed away January 2, 2016 at his home in Reynolds, ND. Harold Gordon Gustafson was born June 1, 1935, in Union Township, ND, the son of Carl & Amanda (Hjelmstad) Gustafson. He grew up and attended schools in Union Township. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Harold married...
Donna Onneland
Dec 28, 2015
Donna M. Onneland, 83, Grand Forks, ND died Monday, December 28, 2015 in Valley Memorial Home Woodside Village. Donna Marie Braaten was born October 25, 1932 in Mekinock, ND, the daughter of Peter and Nellie (Fossum) Braaten. She was raised and educated in Manvel, ND. In her late teens and early twenties, Donna worked as a waitress in Fargo and...
Genevieve Holweger
Dec 27, 2015
Genevieve E. Holweger, 86, Grand Forks, died Sunday, December 27, 2015 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Genevieve Elizabeth Wilson, the daughter of Neil and Elizabeth (Wagner) Wilson was born June 19, 1929 in Drayton, ND. She worked 10 years for T & T Seeds and 30 years for the Grand Forks Public School System, retiring in 1991. She is survived...
Mae Howe
Dec 27, 2015
Mae Howe, 80, Grand Rapids, MN, and formerly of Grand Forks, ND, died Sunday, December 28, 2015 in Grand Forks. Mae Karen Newman was born at Mayville, ND on July 11, 1935 to Harold and Bertha (Gidskemo) Newman. She was raised and educated at Mayville and is a graduate of Hillcrest Lutheran Academy, Fergus Falls, MN. She continued her education...
James R. Skavlem
Dec 24, 2015
James “Jim” R. Skavlem, 70, of Hillsboro, ND died Thursday, December 24, 2015 in the Hillsboro Medical Center, Hillsboro, ND. James Richard Skavlem was born in Grand Forks, ND on April 20, 1945 the son of Selmer and Ethel (Hagen) Skavlem. He grew up and attended school in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 1963. Jim worked...
Robert G. Lander
Dec 23, 2015
Robert G. Lander, 91, Grand Forks, ND, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Robert was born July 2, 1924 in Grand Forks, the son of Miles and Miriam (Yoder) Lander. He was raised and educated in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 1942. He attended the University of North Dakota before entering...


