In Our Care
Gail Confer
Mar 31, 2025
Gail Leigh Paur Confer was a woman of great faith, tenacity, acceptance, compassion, love and grit. She had a quick and insightful wit and could be stubborn to her core.
She was also perpetually and reliably late… to everything.
Gail was born on July 15, 1949, to Rose and Ted Paur of Gilby, ND. She joined her older brother Gary in the...
Jay E. Byzewski
Mar 31, 2025
Jay Byzewski, age 56, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2025.
Jay Emery Byzewski was born on November 10, 1968, in Grafton, ND, to the late James Byzewski and Sharon (Wimpfheimer) Byzewski. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Catholic Church and served as an altar boy from the second grade to the twelfth grade. Jay...
Cynthia Lois Pansegrau
Mar 29, 2025
Cynthia Lois Pansegrau, of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away on March 29, 2025. She was born on January 16, 1935, in What Cheer, Iowa to Vernon and Miriam Johnson. Cynthia was two years old when her mother died of pneumonia. She was raised by her paternal grandmother since her father was in the Army. When her father returned after World...
David J. Nelson
Mar 28, 2025
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David J. Nelson, age 81, of Grand Forks, died Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, North Dakota.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Amundson Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Visitation will be held at 10...
Louella L. Tack
Mar 27, 2025
Louella L. Tack, age 88, of Grand Forks, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by the love of her family.
Please join us in celebrating and honoring her life. A public visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2025, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Grand Forks, North Dakota followed by a...
Esther N. Sorlien
Mar 26, 2025
Esther N. Sorlien, age 71, of Grand Forks, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
A family-directed Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the East Grand Forks VFW Post #3817.
Esther Noreen Berg was born on November 7, 1953, to Harry and Pearl...
Neil Jerom Lindell
Mar 26, 2025
Neil Lindell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025. Neil left behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion that inspires all who knew him.
Born on December 4, 1932, Neil was a proud rancher. With the help of his wife and children, Neil spent his life tending the land and animals he...
Douglas Steven Slominski
Mar 26, 2025
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Douglas Steven Slominski, age 72, passed away peacefully at home on the farm in Ardoch, surrounded by his family. Born in Grand Forks, on December 8, 1952, to Stephen T. & Evelyn R. (Mesheske) Slominski, Doug lived a life defined by family, farming, and adventure.
Doug attended elementary school at...
Ellen Ann Krom
Mar 25, 2025
Ellen Ann Krom, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home in Grand Forks on March 25, 2025.
Raised in Niagara, ND, Ellen completed her early education before graduating from Larimore High School with the Class of 1970. Her nurturing spirit was evident from a young age. She became a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant at Northwood Nursing Home. A title she...
Darlene L. Rice
Mar 25, 2025
Darlene L. Rice, fondly known as “Rusty”, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Darlene was born to Louis and Florence Buerth May 26, 1934 in Berthold, North Dakota. She was 1 of 6 girls and 1 brother landing in the middle of the pack. After some moving around, they ended up in Grand Forks. She attended...
Nicole R. Sperle
Mar 24, 2025
Nicole Rochelle Sperle passed away under the care of Moments Hospice on March 24, 2025. Nicki was born in Seoul, South Korea as “Got Nim Shin” on April 3, 1978, and was raised in Grand Forks by her loving parents, Kevin Sperle, Diane and Jay Gunderson. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School, Schroeder Junior High School and Red River...
Jeanette Thomson
Mar 23, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Jeanette Thomson (Burnell), who left us peacefully on March 23, 2025, at the age of 60. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Jeanette touched the lives of everyone she encountered with her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love.
Born on February 10, 1965, in International Falls, MN...
Kevin Craig Waddell
Mar 21, 2025
Kevin C. Waddell of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on March 21, 2025, in Grand Forks. Kevin was born on March 11, 1956, in Grand Forks. After graduating from Central High School in 1974, he entered the United States Navy on January 6, 1975, for active duty. He was trained as an aviation ordnance man with Fighter Squadron VF-191 at...
Kathleen "Kay" Georgia Patron
Mar 19, 2025
Kathleen "Kay" G. Patron, 85 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Altru Hospital.
Kay was born the daughter of William and Georgia (Maixner) Bosh on June 4, 1939, in Brocket, North Dakota. She was raised and educated in Brocket, North Dakota. Kay excelled at basketball during her high school years. She worked at MaBell Telephone Company...
Donald K. Tower
Mar 18, 2025
Donald Knowlton Tower went home to Jesus on March 18, 2025, at the age of 70.
Don was born on June 2, 1954, in a small town in Connecticut. He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, country music, being silly, being with family, and having fun with friends. He worked hard for many years as a carpenter, building some of the structures in...
Shirley A. Gravning
Mar 18, 2025
Shirley Ann Gravning left this earth on the evening of March 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. We will miss her beyond words but are so thankful to know she is rejoicing in heaven with her husband Carmen, who went to get things ready for her arrival exactly one month earlier.
A family directed Memorial service for both...
Melvin Freise
Mar 16, 2025
Melvin "Mel" Frise, 78, Grand Forks, died Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.
Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, in North Dakota State Veteran's Cemetery, Mandan, North Dakota.
Lisa S. Malterud
Mar 15, 2025
Lisa Susan Malterud, age 56, resident of Grand Forks, ND died on March 15, 2025, at her home.
Lisa Susan Strobeen was born on November 24, 1968, in Grand Forks, ND to Alan and Susan (Nyhus) Strobeen. She attended school in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1986. She was blessed with the birth of...
Jacqueline Sharps Jacobs
Mar 14, 2025
Jacqueline Sharp Jacobs, 72, of Emerado, ND, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. She was born on October 31, 1952, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Rufus D. Sharp, Sr., and Chestina Barge Sharp. She was the youngest of five children.
Jackie accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Cobb Bethel A.M.E. Church in Atlanta, GA....
Rosella "Rosie" Anderson
Mar 13, 2025
To view a recording of the Monday night prayer service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/xABD-H8NQB8 To view a recording of the Funeral Service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/cdu1s7bmgs4
Rosella Elizabeth "Rosie" Hillebrand Hamre Anderson, 98 years and 9 months old, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, formerly of Michigan, North Dakota, and formally of Niagara, North Dakota died Thursday, March 13, 2025, peacefully...