In Our Care
Norman Sinclair
Nov 30, 2010
Norman Sinclair, 89, Grand Forks, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010 in Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare Center, Grand Forks. Norman was born to Duncan and Grace (Hammett) Sinclair on July 29, 1921 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. In 1922 he moved with his family to Norfolk, Nebraska. After 10 years in Norfolk, the family moved to Mobridge, South Dakota, where his parents...
Richard Hoeger
Nov 29, 2010
Richard Lyle Hoeger, 73, Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away on Monday, November 29, 2010 while vacationing with his wife Pat on a visit to Richard's sister in Victorville, California. Richard was born June 28, 1937 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. to William and Lydia (Holweger) Hoeger. He farmed with his father until his marriage Patricia Ann Ostile on November...
Selma Werness
Nov 27, 2010
Selma E. "Dodie" Werness, 89, Grand Forks, ND, died Saturday, November 27, 2010 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND. Selma E. Stenberg was born July 24, 1921 in Buxton, ND the daughter of Emil and Elsie (Sundeen) Stenberg. She was raised and educated in Buxton. Dodie married Jesse Werness on September 21, 1940 in Crookston, MN. They lived in...
Marlys Jeanette Schneider
Nov 26, 2010
Marlys Jeanette Schneider (Smith) Marlys Jeanette Schneider, 61, of Grand Forks, ND passed away Friday, November 26, 2010 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Marlys Jeanette Schneider was born October 8, 1949 in Belcourt, ND as Marlys Jeanette Smith the daughter of Bella Rose Lafontaine Smith and Joe Smith. She had a younger brother named Gerald L. Smith a.k.a Jerry...
Jay Cox
Nov 25, 2010
Jay Wilson Cox, 49, died peacefully of cancer at his home, Thanksgiving morning, November 25, 2010. Jay was born February 15, 1961 to Wilson and Dolores Cox. Jay owned and operated The Antique Nightclub until 1997, and presently was a partner in Abode design. He is survived by his father Wilson (Phyllis) of Fargo, brother Jeff (Judy) of Topeka, KS,...
Irene Finnie
Nov 25, 2010
Irene M. Finnie, 89, Wahpeton, ND and formerly of Emerado, ND, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010 at St. Francis Medical Campus of Breckenridge, MN. Irene M. McGrath was born March 17, 1921 the daughter of Tim and Minnie McGrath. She graduated from high school in Emerado, ND. On April 14, 1941, she married Donald P. Finnie and they farmed near...
Rodney Craig Sattler
Nov 25, 2010
Rodney Craig Sattler, age 59, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with cancer. Rod was born June 25, 1951, in Devils Lake, ND to Frank and Ann (Erickson) Sattler. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in Devils Lake in 1969. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1969-75...
Betty Lynn Tupa
Nov 23, 2010
Betty L. Tupa, 53, of Grand Forks, ND died Tuesday, November 23, 2010 in Woodside Village, Valley 4000. Betty Lynn Tupa was born on February 9, 1957 in Grand Forks, ND the daughter of Leo and Beverly (Laurent) Tupa. Betty grew up in the Grand Forks area and attended schools here. She enjoyed spending time with her family and she...
Phyllis Nunnally
Nov 22, 2010
Phyllis J. Nunnally, 85, Grand Forks, ND died Monday, November 22, 2010 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Phyllis J. Oswalt was born June 4, 1925 in Avis, PA the daughter of Wharton and Anna (Shank) Oswalt. She was raised, educated and graduated from high school in Avis. She moved to Philadelphia where she worked as a welder and riveter...
Phillip Earl Russell
Nov 22, 2010
Phillip Earl Russell, known to those who loved him as "Pat", stepped from this world into the loving embrace of our Lord on Monday, November 22, 2010. His three year courageous battle with cancer is now finished and he can find rest in the words, "Well done." He inspired all who knew him and will be remembered with fondness and...
Ethel Skalicky
Nov 19, 2010
Ethel Skalicky, 97, of Grand Forks, ND passed away November 19, 2010. Ethel was the loving wife of Clarence Skalicky, (deceased), and mother of Ronald Skalicky and Norman Skalicky, St. Cloud Minnesota. Ethel had 12 grandchildren, 18, great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren. Ethel was born to Mary and Joseph Trenda on April 8, 1913 in Grafton North Dakota....
Barbara Faulkner
Nov 17, 2010
Barbara Faulkner, 73, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in 4000 Valley Square - Woodside Village, Grand Forks. Barb was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on November 12, 1937 to parents Otis Rutherford and Agnes Gudron Berkeland Faulkner. In the family of English and Norwegian heritage, Barb had one brother, David and four sisters, Delories Anne, Mary Kaye,...
Irene Mathiason
Nov 14, 2010
Irene Mathiason, 96, of Grand Forks passed away Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Woodside Village of Valley Memorial Home. Irene Brenna was born April 22, 1914, the daughter of Henry and Bessie (Julson) Brenna. She grew up in Brenna Township, graduated from G.F. Central High School, and Mayville Teachers College. She taught school for 8 years in several one-room country...
Richmond Day
Nov 12, 2010
Richmond A. "Dick" Day, 102, of Grand Forks, ND passed away Friday, November 12, 2010 at 10:00 PM in Grand Forks. He was born September 3, 1908 in Providence, RI to William and Lottie Day. His education included Technical High School and Brown University where he graduated with a ScB degree in Mechanical Engineering, Class of 1931. At the bottom...
Lyle Kringlie
Nov 10, 2010
Lyle S. Kringlie, 90, of Grand Forks, ND died Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at his home. Lyle Stanley Kringlie was born September 22, 1920 in Portland, ND the son of Marcus and Clara Kringlie. He grew up and attended school in Portland and graduated from high school there. Lyle also attended Mayville State Teachers College in Mayville. He served in...
June Piper
Nov 9, 2010
June Elaine Piper, age 71, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on November 9, 2010, at Valley Eldercare Center in the arms of her loving husband Don. Many of her family members were at her side throughout much of the day and evening. After spending more than six months in many hospitalizations at both Altru Hospital and Mayo...
Robert Wedin
Nov 9, 2010
Robert E. Wedin, 77, of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 in Altru Hospital after suffering a massive heart attack. Robert was born September 11, 1933 in Chicago, IL to John and Ida Wedin. He graduated from Central High School and attended UND. He married Phyllis Iverson in May 1953. Bob served in the US Army...
Donald C. Adams
Nov 7, 2010
Donald Adams, 72 passed away on Sunday, November 7th, 2010 peacefully at home. Donald was born on May 8th, 1938 in Moorhead, MN . He attended St. Josephs Catholic elementary school. He attended Moorhead High school and went on to Dakota Business school. He started in the tire retread business but soon found his calling in the automotive business where...
Dennis Eken
Nov 7, 2010
Service times to appear soon. Dennis Eken, 71, of Dent, MN (formerly of Grand Forks), died at his home Sunday, November 7, 2010, surrounded by family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Dennis Lloyd Eken was born March 23, 1939 to Knut and Clara (Smestad) Eken in rural Hatton, ND. He grew up in the Hatton and Mayville...
Betty Martinson
Nov 6, 2010
Betty A. Martinson, 83, Grand Forks, died Saturday, November 6, 2010 in Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare Center, Grand Forks. Betty Ann Johnson was born on January 20, 1927 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to John and Randina (Twedt) Johnson. She graduated from Central High School in 1944 and Mayville State Teachers College in 1948. She taught school in Hampden, North...