In Our Care

Mildred M. Lucht

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Roger J. Stygar

Roger J. Stygar

Dec 20, 2015

Roger J. Stygar, 73, Grand Forks, died Sunday, December 20, 2015 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks.  Roger John Stygar, the son of Walter and Regina (Langowski) Stygar was born August 5, 1942 at Minto, North Dakota.  He attended school in the Minto area.  Roger was employed in construction work in North Dakota.  He enjoyed watching football, hockey games and spending...

Shirley Ann Hegg

Shirley Ann Hegg

Dec 20, 2015

  Shirley Ann Kay (Vigen) Hegg, age 74, of Reynolds, ND was called home by our Savior, Sunday, December 20, 2015. She was surrounded by her family. Shirley was born at home in Golden Lake Township of rural Hatton, ND on July 17, 1941, the daughter of Harry and Hazelle (Erickson) Vigen. She graduated from Hatton High School. Shirley met Earl...

John G. Obie

John G. Obie

Dec 19, 2015

John G. Obie, 68, Grand Forks, died Saturday, December 19, 2015 at home. John Gordon Obie, the son of Gordon Steen Obie and Lois Mae (Vannett) Obie was born in Grand Forks on  March 10, 1947.  John was raised in Grand Forks and attended local schools and is a 1965 graduate of Central High School.  John served in the US...