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Elizabeth A Carruth

Elizabeth A Carruth

Jan 16, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Carruth, age 51, resident of Grand Forks, ND, died on January 16, 2025, at Altru Hospital as a result of complication from stomach cancer.

Elizabeth “Liz” was born to John and Elaine (Chevalier) Carruth on January 30, 1973, in Benson, MN. She attended school there and graduated from Benson High School and later obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry...

Hal Smart

Hal Smart

Jan 15, 2025

Hal Scott Smart, 64, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on January 15, 2025 after a battle with an aggressive and rare form of cancer. Hal was born at the Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida, on January 20, 1960 to Beverly and Joseph Smart. He spent his first three years watching naval aviators taking off and landing, hearing the roar...

Harold Everett Rosenau

Harold Everett Rosenau

Jan 13, 2025

Harold Everett Rosenau, 87, of Baudette, MN, formerly of Willow City, ND, passed away on January 13th, 2025, at Altru Hospital with family by his side.

Harold Everet Rosenau was born in Bottineau County on March 18th, 1937, to Otto and Ruth (Barrett) Rosenau. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Gardena, ND, and graduated from Gardena Public...

Sandra "Sandy" Neil

Sandra "Sandy" Neil

Jan 12, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Neil, 73, East Grand Forks, passed away peacefully January 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Sandy was born June 22, 1951, the daughter of John and Stephie (Kosmatka) Ebertowski in Grand Forks. She graduated from Oslo High School in 1969.

Sandy married the love of her life, Jim Neil on April 23, 1975, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, East...

Penny J. Rogers

Penny J. Rogers

Jan 11, 2025

Penny J. Rogers, age 71, of Crookston, Minnesota, died Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Penny Janel Bucholz was born April 5, 1953, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Harley and Jeanette (Blaine) Bucholz. She grew up in Grand Forks and attended school at Central High School; she later furthered her education at the University of North Dakota where she earned her Bachelor...

Janis Hoffmann

Janis Hoffmann

Jan 8, 2025

TO MY SWEET WIFE, JAN WE HAVE COME TO THE END OF OUR LIVES TOGETHER ON EARTH.

Janis May Angell Weber Bray Hoffmann February 26, 1940 - January 8, 2025 Mark Anthony Hoffmann

THE HOUSE WE OWNED, THE CARS WE DROVE, THE THINGS WE HAD DO NOT MATTER.

WHAT MATTERS IS THAT I HAD YOU AND YOU HAD ME. YOU MADE OUR HOUSE...

Marilyn Elaine Sherwin

Marilyn Elaine Sherwin

Jan 7, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/OxpDAZJo0Gg 

Marilyn E. Sherwin, 70 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota. 

Marilyn was born on February 20, 1954, the daughter of Frank and Esther (Thorpe) Jangula in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was raised and educated in Larimore, North Dakota,...

Bernice E. Martinson

Bernice E. Martinson

Jan 7, 2025

Bernice Martinson, 91, of Grand Forks, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Valley Senior Living Riverside Neighborhood.

Bernice Elaine Bolken, the daughter of Hector and Olga (Johnson) Bolken, was born on June 29, 1933, at Tolna, North Dakota.

She grew up and attended rural schools at Tolna and graduated from Tolna High School. She married Selmer “Sam” Martinson on October 9, 1954,...

Marvin L. Granger

Marvin L. Granger

Jan 7, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/ZBTP3Y_QBP4  Marvin L. Granger, 86, Emerado, ND, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in the Good Samaritan Center of Larimore, ND, surrounded by his children. Marvin Louis Granger was born July 10, 1938, in Britton, SD, the son of Jesse and Grace (Pitkin) Granger. He grew up in Kidder and...

Randi Allen Rystad

Randi Allen Rystad

Jan 6, 2025

Randi Allen Rystad, 67, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Valley City, ND.

 Randi was born on February 16, 1957 in Red Wing, MN to Robert and Gloria (Vikesland) Rystad. He was second oldest of four children. 

Randi was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Bloomington, MN, where he was all state in soccer and baseball....

Mark Todd Jacquemart

Mark Todd Jacquemart

Jan 6, 2025

Mark Todd Jacquemart died on January 6th, 2025, at Altru Hospital after a lengthy battle with diabetes. He was born on March 13th, 1960, to Robert Jacquemart Sr. and Grace Morgan in Minneapolis, MN. He later moved to Grand Forks, ND, where he grew up and attended school. He graduated from Central High School in 1979 and went to Portland,...

Eleanore "Ellie" Schnell

Eleanore "Ellie" Schnell

Jan 6, 2025

 Eleanore Lykken Littlejohn Schnell entered her eternal rest on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND surrounded by her family. Eleanore (Ellie) was born on June 6, 1929, in Grafton, ND to her parents, Oscar and Mabel Lykken of rural Grafton.

Ellie’s educational journey began in a one room schoolhouse where she discovered her passion for learning....

Christopher D. Dingle

Christopher D. Dingle

Jan 5, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/L9sHHy3kzOM 

Our sweetest most beloved Chris went to be with God at home with his family. Although we are beyond heartbroken, we are finding comfort knowing he is in heaven and no longer fighting. Chris battled a horrible disease for 3 years with so much grace and class and heroism....

Fredric Nygord

Fredric Nygord

Jan 4, 2025

Fredric “Fred” Deene Nygord, 91, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks, ND.

Fred was born near Finley, ND, on November 1, 1933, to John and Ovidia (Frojen) Nygord. In 1959 he met the love of his life and future wife Mary Beth Gargrave. They were married on July 10th,...

Renee Louise Amundson

Renee Louise Amundson

Jan 4, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link:  https://youtu.be/W9CWzFe4oi0 

Renee Louise Amundson, age 68, of Northwood, ND, passed away on January 4, 2025, after a relentless and courageous battle against cancer. She fought with incredible strength, determination, and courage against breast cancer, twice, and brain cancer which finally took her from us. 

Renee was born on July 3, 1956, in...

Kathleen “Kathy” Danks

Kathleen “Kathy” Danks

Jan 4, 2025

Kathleen “Kathy” B. Danks, Grand Forks, ND, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 87 in Edgewood Assisted Living. 

Her family was able to be with her during her last days.Kathy Brown was the 10th of ten children, born June 16, 1937, in Manvel, ND to Ruvia and Roy Brown. She was raised and educated in Manvel. Kathy met...

Gaylene L. Wavra

Gaylene L. Wavra

Jan 3, 2025

Gaylene K. Wavra, age 90, resident of Grand Forks, ND died on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Edgewood of Grand Forks.

A Graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Memorial Park North Cemetery in Grand Forks. 

Lana Gail Weisgram

Lana Gail Weisgram

Jan 3, 2025

 Lana Gail (Johnson) Weisgram, 46, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away surrounded by love and faith in her home, the morning of January 3rd, 2024. She was born on September 24, 1978, in Grand Forks to Orris Roger Johnson and Connie (Anderson) Bachmeier. 

 Lana graduated from Red River High School in 1997 and went on to study Accounting at Northland Technical...

Amber M. Remme

Amber M. Remme

Jan 2, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/K-SSOMUhDOY Amber Marie Remme, age 41, of McCanna, North Dakota passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota with her family by her side. Amber was born in Grafton, North Dakota to her parents, Mary Remme and Juan Jimenez Jr. She graduated from...

Dennis S. Hoffart

Dennis S. Hoffart

Jan 2, 2025

Dennis S. Hoffart, a devoted husband, beloved brother, and respected member of the Grand Forks community, passed away on January 2, 2025, at Altru Hospital. Born on May 13, 1934, near Knox, ND, Dennis lived a life characterized by hard work, love, and an infectious smile that brightened the lives of those around him.

Dennis Steve Hoffart was born near Knox,...