In Our Care

Gary Thompson

Gary Thompson

Feb 9, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/Jok7n6mg7qQ Gary Lee Thompson, 80, Grand Forks, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at home, surrounded by his family. Gary Lee Thompson, the son of Gordon and Elaine (Jenson) Thompson, was born in Grand Forks on October 22, 1944. He attended school at Thompson, ND and graduated from Grand Forks...

Dennis L Gunderson

Dennis L Gunderson

Feb 9, 2025

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

Dennis L. Gunderson, a cherished member of the Grand Forks community, passed away peacefully at his home on February 9, 2025, at the age of 85. 

Born on November 14, 1939, in Grand Forks, ND, to Gust and Hilda (Gustafson) Gunderson. .Dennis's educational journey included attending school through the eighth...

Peter A. Yon

Peter A. Yon

Feb 9, 2025

Peter Anthony Yon, Grand Forks and formerly of Forest River, ND, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 in Altru Hospital at the age 85. 

 Peter was born March 6, 1939 in Grand Forks, the son of Walter and Burdell (Swensrud) Yon. He was raised and educated in Forest River and began his career as a farmer at a young age. Peter...

Donn Robert Larson

Donn Robert Larson

Feb 8, 2025

Donn R. Larson, 83 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Aneta Parkview Health Center, Aneta, North Dakota. 

Donn was born on October 23, 1941, the son of Lawrence and Corinne (Turner) Larson in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was raised and educated in Grand Forks, graduating from Grand Forks Central in 1959. Donn enlisted in the...

Eleanor Inez Monsebroten

Eleanor Inez Monsebroten

Feb 7, 2025

Eleanor I. Monsebroten, 97 of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Friday, February 7, 2025, at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Eleanor was born on August 4, 1927, the daughter of Edward and Ida (Rundhaug) Monson in Park River, North Dakota. She was raised in rural Park River, where she met the love of her...

Garfield "Guff" Cook

Garfield "Guff" Cook

Feb 4, 2025

Guff Cook, age 71 of Walhalla, ND passed away on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

A family led memorial service will be held Saturday, February 8th at 11:00 AM at the Walhalla Lutheran Church, with a lunch to follow.

 Garfield W. “Guff” Cook was born on April 1st, 1953, in Winkler Manitoba to George “Chub” and Lorrayne...

Joyce M. Jarombek

Joyce M. Jarombek

Feb 3, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/r8fuhcasCHs

Joyce M. Jarombek, age 91, of Grand Forks, died Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Unity Medical Center Hospital in Grafton, North Dakota.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 10, 2025, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, North Dakota with Pastor Jared Carson officiating. A visitation...

Christa Lee Schneider

Christa Lee Schneider

Feb 3, 2025

Click here to watch the livestream of Christa's service.

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

Christa Lee Schneider, 43 of Thompson, North Dakota passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 3, 2025, at Altru Hospital ICU surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Christa was welcomed into this life on August 10, 1981, to her loving parents, Michael and...

Oliver J. Johnson

Oliver J. Johnson

Feb 1, 2025

Oliver Jarstad Johnson, 96, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Grand Forks, ND.

Oliver was born in Grand Forks, ND, on July 3, 1928, to John I. Johnson and Gina Jarstad Johnson. He grew up on the Johnson family farm in rural Fordville, ND. Oliver was baptized and confirmed at Quale Lutheran Church. He graduated from eighth grade at...

Susan M Buckley

Susan M Buckley

Jan 29, 2025

Susan “Susie” Marie Buckley, 69, passed away on Jan. 29, 2025, from cancer. 

Susie was born March 5, 1955, to Owen and Margaret Haen in Grand Forks, where she lived her entire life. She was baptized at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. She graduated from Central High School and Aakers Business College. 

On March 7, 1974, she married her high-school sweetheart Robert “Bob”...

Michael N. Mercado

Michael N. Mercado

Jan 24, 2025

Michael Nalangan Mercado, 28, Fargo, ND, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 in his home.

Funeral services will be held privately. 

Michael Mercado, 28, of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, in his apartment in Fargo, North Dakota. He was a beloved and devoted father, son, and brother.

 Michael was born in Plaridel, Bulacan, Philippines, on January 6,...

Kenneth D. Aase

Kenneth D. Aase

Jan 23, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/qyIrfPUln74 Kenneth D. Aase, age 72, of Grand Forks, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

Kenneth Dean Aase was born September 24, 1952, in Grafton, North Dakota to Wallace and Ellen Anna Mae (Blegen) Aase. He grew up in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School. On September...

Colleen Jones

Colleen Jones

Jan 20, 2025

Colleen Margaret Jones passed away on January 20, 2025, in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Colleen was born in California, where she spent much of her early life before meeting Alan Vormestrand. Together, they built a life in North Dakota, where Colleen devoted herself to being a loving mom to Ashley and Dwayne Vormestrand.

Colleen had a passion for cooking and spent most...

Agnes Hagstrom

Agnes Hagstrom

Jan 18, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/SORCvvQp3lE Agnes Hagstrom, age 94, resident of Grand Forks, died on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Agnes “Aggie” Abrahamson was born March 2, 1930, to Einar Olafur & Helga (Gudmundson) Abrahamson in Akra, ND. She grew up on the family farm and learned the value of hard work. She attended elementary school...

Betty Ann Kosmatka

Betty Ann Kosmatka

Jan 17, 2025

Betty A. Kosmatka, 84 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Friday, January 17, 2025 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota. No services are planned at this time.

Nancy J Rynestad

Nancy J Rynestad

Jan 17, 2025

Nancy J. Rynestad, age 81, resident of Grand Forks, ND, died on January 17, 2025, at Valley Senior Living on 42nd.

Nancy JoAnne Dorsher was born on January 28, 1943, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Ruth (Thompson) and Donald “Gus” Dorsher. She graduated from Central High School in 1960 and later attended Aaker’s Business College.

Following her education, Nancy married Benton...

Barbara Belt

Barbara Belt

Jan 16, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/9zP2BWAuH70 

With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of our beloved mother, Barbara Jean Belt (79), who passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 16, 2025. She was born in 1945 to James and Edith Aasen in Grand Forks, ND. She attended Grand Forks Central High...

Edward James Mayotte Sr.

Edward James Mayotte Sr.

Jan 16, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/nfgE7CG2fS4 Edward James Mayotte Sr. passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at Altru Hospital.

Ed was born on August 22, 1944, to Raymond and Bessie Mayotte. Ed was the 5th of 9 children; Ed and his parents and siblings lived in Odanah, Wisconsin. Ed graduated from high school in 1962....

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...