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Valerie Krokum

Valerie Krokum

Jul 8, 2025

Valerie Lynn Krokum, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 with her little brother Steven by her side. Valerie, daughter of Laurence and Janice (Wilkinsin) Krokum, was born on October 8th, 1966 in Devils Lake. She was raised in Grand Harbor Township, graduating from Devils Lake Central High School and Devils Lake Junior College. She worked various gaming jobs, in...

Rhonda Reiger

Rhonda Reiger

Jul 6, 2025

Rhonda R. Reiger, resident of St. Michael, ND, passed away on July 6, 2025 at Altru Hospital. 

No services are planned at this time.

Tracey A. Mullinix

Tracey A. Mullinix

Jul 4, 2025

Tracey A. Mullinix, age 54, resident of Grand Forks, passed away on July 4, 2025 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

A private service will be held at a later date. 

Dorothy I Schoen

Dorothy I Schoen

Jul 4, 2025

Dorothy I. Schoen, age 100, died July 4, 2025, with her family by her side.

Dorothy Ilene Reynolds was born in Bemidji, MN on March 7, 1925, one of three children born to Robert and Rachel (Pray) Reynolds. She lived most of her young life in Moorhead, MN and graduated from Moorhead State Teacher’s College with majors in Music and English....

Richard A. Rotzien

Richard A. Rotzien

Jul 1, 2025

Richard A.Rotzien 83, passed away Monday morning, July 1, 2025 at Valley Senior living on Columbia in Grand Forks, North Dakota after an extended illness.

Rich was born in Fargo, ND on March 6, 1942 to Courtney and Virginia Rotzien. He attended the schools within walking distance from his home, Hawthorn Elementary, Agassi Junior High, and Central High School from which...

Blair Graham Sondreal

Blair Graham Sondreal

Jun 29, 2025

Blair was born on August 6, 1953, in Grand Forks to Dr. Homer and Eunice (Hedstrom) Sondreal. For most of his life, the things that brought him the greatest joy (aside from his children, of course) were anything and everything that was “loud and dangerous.” Motorcycles, cars, buses, lawn mowers, snowblowers, and go-karts, heck, even a self-propelled sprinkler could keep...

Dr. Michael Lane Ward

Dr. Michael Lane Ward

Jun 28, 2025

Dr. Michael Lane Ward, PhD, born July 20, 1945, to parents Rex Grant Ward and Eleanor Quinn Ward died June 28, 2025, just a few weeks before his 80th birthday from complications of heart surgery. Dr. Mike was the retired Superintendent of West Clermont School District, former Director of Curriculum of Forest Hills School District, and former Principal at Sherwood...

George Edgar Kelley

George Edgar Kelley

Jun 27, 2025

George Edgar Kelley, age 63, from East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2025, in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

George was born in Aledo, Illinois, the son of Elizabeth “Betty” Jane (Burns) Kelley and Richard “Dick” Harold Kelley on April 17, 1962. He grew up in Monmouth, Illinois.

George attended the University of Indiana and graduated with a degree...

Ronald Francis Fischer

Ronald Francis Fischer

Jun 25, 2025

"On June 25, 2025 following a brave struggle with multiple health conditions spanning decades, Ronald Francis Denis Fischer, returned to paradise in the loving embrace of Jesus' glory.

Ron was born in Bismarck, ND on September 10th, 1955 to Francis and Rose Fischer. He came from humble roots, raised by an extended family - forming loving bonds with aunts and uncles...

Norman Einer Bisgard

Norman Einer Bisgard

Jun 25, 2025

Norman E. Bisgard, 91 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home.

Norman was born on October 28, 1933, the son of Einer and Lois (Warren) Bisgard in Walnut, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Graettinger, Iowa. As a young man, Norman enlisted in the United States Marines. Norman was united in marriage to Trudy...

Linda A. Ricke

Linda A. Ricke

Jun 25, 2025

Linda A. Ricke, age 67, of Grand Forks, died Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Linda Ann Kasprzycki was born May 7, 1958, in Buffalo, New York, to Joseph and Irene (Galena) Kasprzycki. Following high school, Linda attended the State University of New York, where she earned her bachelor's degree. On June 12, 1993,...

Sara A. Beck

Sara A. Beck

Jun 25, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/DvWdM08lcEE 

Sara A. Beck, 49, Williston, ND, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Sara Anne Owens was born January 26, 1976 in Crosby, ND, the daughter of Kenneth and Marcia (Wendschlag) Owens. She was raised in Williston, ND and graduated from Williston High School in...

Bonita Rife

Bonita Rife

Jun 23, 2025

Bonita “Bon Bon” Angela Rife, 65, Grand Forks, died Monday, June 23, 2025, in her home.

Bonita was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, on September 28, 1959, the daughter of Robert and Frances (Oumauk) Testu. She graduated from West Valley High School in Fairbanks in 1978.

She loved traveling and had a gypsy soul.

She is survived by her 4 children: Jesse L. Kickerbocker,...

Aaron J. Keller

Aaron J. Keller

Jun 23, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/3yf8otolHhg 

Aaron James Keller, 35, met his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Aaron James Keller was born February 7, 1990 in Fargo, ND, the son of James and Janis (Christenson) Keller. He was raised in Fargo and graduated from Fargo South High School in 2009. Aaron continued his...

Clarence LaVerne Brotherton

Clarence LaVerne Brotherton

Jun 23, 2025

Clarence L. Brotherton, 87 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Monday, June 23, 2025, at Villa St. Vincent, Crookston, Minnesota.

Clarence was born on July 6, 1937, the son of Elwood and Mabel (Berry) Brotherton in Lewiston, Idaho. He was raised and educated in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Clarence graduated from Rosalia High School in Rosalia, Washington in 1956.

Clarence attended...

Edward Victor Irving

Edward Victor Irving

Jun 22, 2025

Edward "Ed" Irving, age 82, resident of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Luther Memorial Home in Mayville. Services will be held a later date. 

Ralph Tack

Ralph Tack

Jun 21, 2025

Ralph E. Tack, age 93, of Grand Forks, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by the love of his family.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Interment will be...

Jennifer L. Austin

Jennifer L. Austin

Jun 18, 2025

Jennifer L. Austin, age 45, of Grand Forks, died Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota, after a 14-month battle with stage 4 lung cancer.

Jennifer Lynn Goulet was born July 5, 1979, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Joseph Goulet Sr. and Jane (Borslien) Kennedy. She attended school in Crookston. Jennie dedicated her working career to...

Bonnie Miller

Bonnie Miller

Jun 16, 2025

Bonnie Miller, age 68, passed away at home on Monday, June 16, 2025. 

A Memorial Service will be held a a later date. Details will be posted when they become available. 

Alan Arnold

Alan Arnold

Jun 15, 2025

Alan Joseph Arnold, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a talented commercial illustrator, passed away on June 15, 2025, at Altru Hospital in his hometown of Grand Forks, ND.

Alan Jospeh Arnold was born on April 7, 1946, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. One of five children born to Raymond and Inez Mae (Kreminski) Arnold. Alan grew up in Grand Forks...