In Our Care

Anthony James Kuznia

Anthony James Kuznia

Aug 8, 2013

Anthony James Kuznia, 11, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, died Thursday, August 8, 2013 in East Grand Forks. Anthony James Kuznia was born August 2, 2002 in Grand Forks. Anthony is the son of Barry Kuznia and Jennifer Bartz. Anthony completed fifth grade last spring at Phoenix Elementary School and was currently enrolled in summer school at New Heights Elementary School....

William Buck

William Buck

Aug 7, 2013

William "Bill" Lee Buck, 74, Grand Forks, died August 7, 2013 in Altru Hospital after a long battle with cancer. William was born on November 13, 1938, the son of John and Elvina (Lavender) Buck in Grand Forks. He graduated from Central High School in 1957. In 1969, Bill began his carrier with Bridgeman Dairy where he worked in sales...

Kerri Ann Drees

Kerri Ann Drees

Aug 5, 2013

Kerri Ann Kooyer Drees, 47, of Thompson, North Dakota went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, August 5, 2013 in Altru Hospital. Kerri A. Kooyer was born on June 12, 1966 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of James and Carol (Anton) Kooyer. She grew up and attended school in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Kerri attended National School of Broadcasting...

Tad Tupa

Tad Tupa

Aug 2, 2013

Tad Tupa, 47, of Palm Springs, California, went to Heaven August 2, 2013. He died at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Tad was born on June 28, 1966 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was baptized and confirmed at United Lutheran Church. Tad is the son of Leo and Marilyn Tupa. Tad was loved by all of his...

Brandon Kenneth Waddell

Brandon Kenneth Waddell

Aug 1, 2013

Brandon Kenneth Waddell, 26, Grand Forks, passed away Thursday, August 1, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Brandon was born April 9, 1987 in Grand Forks. He graduated from Central High School in 2005. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and enjoyed watching NASCAR, Twins baseball, the Vikings, and Sioux Hockey. He also enjoyed fishing, golfing,...

Della Arlyne Curtiss

Della Arlyne Curtiss

Jul 31, 2013

Della Curtiss, 94, passed away July 31, 2013 at the Hatton Prairie Villiage, Hatton, ND. Born March 30, 1919 to Delbert and Gunda Bye, Gilby, ND. She attended grade school in Gilby and graduated from Central High School, Grand Forks, ND in 1936. Della attended nursing school in Portland Oregon upon graduation in 1940 as an RN; later joined the...

Miriam Isabelle Ugland

Miriam Isabelle Ugland

Jul 30, 2013

Miriam I. Ugland, 99, Grand Forks, passed away July 30, 2013 at Altru Hospital. She was born May 25, 1914 to Marvin and Mae (Waterhouse) Pardee in Clinton, Michigan. She graduated from Oberlin College in Ohio and went on to teach music in Lewistown, Montana where she met her husband O. Lewis Ugland. She was an active gardener and knitter...

Phyllis Ann Schiller

Phyllis Ann Schiller

Jul 26, 2013

Phyllis Ann Schiller, 83, died Friday, July 26, 2013 at her son's home in East Grand Forks, MN, surrounded by her children. Phyllis was born March 2, 1930, in Minto, ND, the daughter of Joseph & Eleanor (Narloch) Cierzon. She attended school in Minto and Chicago. She graduated from Minto High School in 1947. Phyllis married Frank Schiller November 8,...

Thomas McGarry

Thomas McGarry

Jul 23, 2013

Thomas A "Tom" McGarry, 88, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Valley Eldercare, Grand Forks, ND, with his family by his side. Tom was born in Taylorville, Illinois, on December 20, 1924, the son of Richard L. and Bertha (Rodems) McGarry. He was educated at St. Mary's Catholic School and Taylorville High School in...

Joseph Solstad

Joseph Solstad

Jul 16, 2013

Joseph H. Solstad, 80, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Valley Memorial Home Woodside Village, Grand Forks. Joseph Hans Solstad was born October 26, 1932 in Grand Forks, the son of Joseph and Sigrid (Thorgrimsen) Solstad. He was raised and educated in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 1951. Joe attended Aaker's...

Louie Brandt

Louie Brandt

Jul 15, 2013

Louie G. Brandt, 87 went to be with his Lord and Savior, July 15, 2013. Louie was born in Austin, MN on September 4, 1925 to Lewis and Mabel (Dawley) Brandt. He grew up in Decorah, Iowa. He met his wife, Artice, in a potato field and they were married October 6, 1950 in Cresco, Iowa. They were married for...

Gordon P. Rosinski

Gordon P. Rosinski

Jul 13, 2013

Gordon Patrick Rosinski, 87, of Grand Forks, ND died Saturday, July 13, 2013 in his home. Gordon P. Rosinski was born on December 2, 1925 in rural Lawton, ND the son of Frank and Jessie (Jonas-Matejcek) Rosinski. He attended rural school. Gordon was united in marriage to Marjorie Nyhus in Grand Forks on November 15, 1952. They had one son,...

Connie Mae Lunski

Connie Mae Lunski

Jul 12, 2013

Connie M. Lunski, 68, of Grand Forks, ND died Friday, July 12, 2013 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Connie Mae Kise was born on April 4, 1945 in Clearbrook, MN, the daughter of Elmer and Palma (Johnson) Kise. She grew up and attended school in International Falls and Bemidji, MN. Connie married William "Bill" Lunski on September 29, 1962...

Gary Lee Jensen Sr.

Gary Lee Jensen Sr.

Jul 12, 2013

Gary Lee Jensen, Sr., age 53, of Grand Forks, ND, lost his courageous battle with cancer on July 12, 2013, at Valley Eldercare Nursing Center in Grand Forks, ND. Gary was born on October 16, 1959, the son of Clarence D. and Eunice (Lange) Jensen in Carrington, ND. He grew up in various towns in ND calling Carrington his home...

Joyce Verdine Enger

Joyce Verdine Enger

Jul 10, 2013

Joyce Verdine (Feland) Enger, 83, of Grand Forks, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at her home in Grand Forks. Joyce was born December 8, 1929, in Antler, ND, the daughter of Gilbert & Irene (Smith) Feland. She married Alf L. Enger Jr. on October 22, 1949. Together they owned and operated Al's Litho for over 30 years. They enjoyed traveling...

John Durkin

John Durkin

Jul 9, 2013

John Julius Durkin, 88, went home to the Lord Jesus July 9th, 2013 while at the Altru Hospital with his wife at his side. John Durkin was born December 12, 1924 in Walsh County, North Dakota, the son of John and Martha (Lipinski) Durkin. He grew up in the Ardoch, ND area where he attended the rural Walsh County School...

Alice Farstad

Alice Farstad

Jul 5, 2013

Alice Marie (Bergeron) Farstad: Survived by her loving family, grandsons Benjamin and Dominic and daughter-in-law Barbara, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2013 at the age of 91. Alice, who was known by many as Al, was born on September 1, 1921 in Argyle, MN where as a young woman she worked in the local drug store. In 1940, Alice...

Annsley "Al" Mickelson

Annsley "Al" Mickelson

Jul 1, 2013

Annsley "AL" LeRoy Mickelson, 89, of Grand Forks, ND died Monday, July 1, 2013 in the Northwood Deaconess Health Center, Northwood, ND. Annsley L. Mickelson was born on July 19, 1923 in Finley, ND the son of Mickel John and Anna Marie (Benson) Mickelson. Al served in the US Army from Jan. 8, 1943 to Feb. 28, 1946. He graduated...

Glenna Hanson

Glenna Hanson

Jun 24, 2013

Glenna Diane Hanson, 62, Grand Forks, ND, went into the loving arms of God on June 24, 2013 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Glenna Diane (Settingsgard) Hanson was born on July 21, 1950 in Devils Lake, ND. A natural caregiver, Glenna loved being a mom and devoted her life to her two daughters, Julie and Cynthia. Glenna enjoyed...

Bonnie Suelter

Bonnie Suelter

Jun 21, 2013

Bonnie Joyce Suelter, 69, Grand Forks, ND, passed away on June 21, 2013. She was born August 27, 1943 in Grand Forks, ND to Hazel and Harvey Suelter. Bonnie had a developmental disability and lived part of her life at the Grafton State School. In the 1980's Bonnie moved from Grafton back to Grand Forks where she lived with a...