In Our Care

Nancy K. Hvinden

Nancy K. Hvinden

Sep 26, 2024

 Nancy K. Hvinden, 78, Thompson, ND, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

 Nancy Kay Flatz was born December 28, 1945 in Scranton, ND, the daughter of Howard and Hazel (Soehren) Flatz. She was raised on the family farm near Scranton and graduated from Scranton High School in 1963. Nancy moved to Grand Forks to attend...

Kimberly Peterson

Kimberly Peterson

Sep 24, 2024

Kimberly Sierra Peterson was born to Margaret Oldfield on November 7th, 1997 in Omaha, Nebraska. After moving to Minnesota, she attended elementary school in Norman County, MN. She was adopted by Darrell and Sharon Peterson on October 22nd, 2008, and in subsequent years lived in St. Michael, MN, Necedah, WI, and Rhinelander, WI. She completed her middle school and high...

Patrick White

Patrick White

Sep 22, 2024

Patrick "Pat" White, age 58, resident of Grand Forks, passed away on September 22, 2024 at his residence. 

Patrick “Pat” White passed away on September 22, 2024, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of all who knew him.

Patrick Charles White was born on March 23, 1966,...

Theodore "Ted" H. Olufson

Theodore "Ted" H. Olufson

Sep 19, 2024

Theodore “Ted” H. Olufson, 80, passed away on September 19, 2024, in Grand Forks. Theodore Henry Olufson was born on April 5, 1944, in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Henry and Emeline (Kroll) Olufson. Ted grew up in Grand Forks and graduated from Grand Forks Central in 1962. Ted married Gayle Groff in 1968. Ted farmed with his father,...

Amos Pladson

Amos Pladson

Sep 19, 2024

Amos Pladson, 84, Grand Forks, died September 19, 2024, in his home.

Amos was born June 8, 1940, in Northwood, North Dakota, the son of Kermit and Frances (Hanson) Pladson. He was raised by Trina Huus on the family farm near Buxton. Amos graduated from Buxton High School in 1958. He then attended Mayville College.

Amos joined the US Marines in 1962...

Raymond Lester Vervalen

Raymond Lester Vervalen

Sep 18, 2024

Raymond L. Vervalen, 88 of Mentor, Minnesota died Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota. 

Ray was born the son of Vernon and Martha Vervalen on February 7, 1936, in Osakis, Minnesota. He was raised and educated in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Ray was united in marriage to Marilyn Geatz on September 13, 1957, in Crookston, Minnesota....

Niomi Sangrait

Niomi Sangrait

Sep 14, 2024

Niomi Sangrait, 44, Thief River Falls, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. 

A celebration of life will be held from 2pm  to 5pm on September 29, 2024, at the VFW on 312 Demers Ave in East Grand Forks, MN.

Ronald David Bartlette

Ronald David Bartlette

Sep 10, 2024

Ronald David Bartlette, age 66, residebt of Grand Forks, passed away September 10, 2024 in his home.

He was born on December 22nd 1957 in Grand Forks, ND, Ron was known as “Cosmo” to close friends and family. Ron truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures such as fishing with his brothers and he loved football. Ron is survived...

Evelyn M. Hensrud

Evelyn M. Hensrud

Sep 10, 2024

Evelyn M. Hensrud, 98, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks.

Evelyn Mae Smith was born March 10, 1926 in Grand Forks, the daughter of George and Ruth (Hammer) Smith. She was raised and educated in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 1944. 

Evelyn married Marvin Hensrud on June 29,...

Gordon Howard Henry

Gordon Howard Henry

Sep 10, 2024

Gordon Howard Henry, 84, husband of Patricia A. Henry, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND

Gordon was born September 9, 1940 in Bottineau, North Dakota and grew up on the family farm south of Westhope, North Dakota. He was the youngest child of the late Howard I Henry and Ethel Arline (Convis) Henry....

Gwen Crawford

Gwen Crawford

Sep 10, 2024

Gwendolyn T. Crawford (née Titmus), was born on September 20, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Gwen dedicated her life to serving others, particularly the poor and disadvantaged. From 1949 to 1969, she worked with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Mexico, where her kindness, quick smile, and gracious hospitality left a...

Dagney M. Tweten

Dagney M. Tweten

Sep 9, 2024

Dagney M. Tweten, 101, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 at Valley Senior Living on 42nd in Grand Forks.

Dagney Marie Gilbertson was born April 2, 1923 in rural Mentor, MN, the daughter of Anton and Anna (Johnson) Gilbertson. She was baptized and confirmed at Rodgnes Lutheran Church in rural Erskine, MN. She graduated from Mentor High School....

Paul Gilberg

Paul Gilberg

Sep 9, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/L_d4m_A8x0U 

Paul R. Gilberg, 63, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away in his home on September 9, 2024.

Paul Roger Gilberg was born July 22, 1961, in Grand Forks, to Nels and Carol (Cowan) Gilberg. He grew up in Grand Forks, graduating from Red River High School in 1979. As...

Daniel Kuhlman

Daniel Kuhlman

Sep 9, 2024

Daniel Allen Kuhlman, 82, of Grand Forks, ND passed away Monday September 9th at Valley Transitional Care in Grand Forks, ND after a hard fought battle with lung cancer.

Daniel Allen Kuhlman was born November 19, 1941, in Grand Forks, ND to George and Clarice Kuhlman. He grew up in Grand Forks, ND and graduated from Grand Forks Central High School...

June Haugen

June Haugen

Sep 7, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/hdO5YruBoIQ June E. Haugen, 87, Gilby, North Dakota, died Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. 

June Evangeline Collier was born at Gilby, North Dakota to Edward and Evelyn (Lee) Collier on January 8, 1937. She taught school for one year and worked in the Twin Cities for three...

Thomas Matthew Murphy

Thomas Matthew Murphy

Sep 7, 2024

To watch a recording of the Visitation on Sunday night, please use the link: https://youtu.be/3K73nIAQWI4To watch a recording of the Memorial Service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/-C3fUj19gS0 

Thomas M. Murphy, 76, of Manvel, North Dakota, died Saturday, September 7, 2024, at his home.

Tom was born to Gerald and Betty (Burckhard) Murphy in Grand Forks, North Dakota. After graduating from Central High...

Beverly Turner

Beverly Turner

Sep 7, 2024

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Beverly Ann Turner, 86, Grand Forks, died Saturday, September 7, 2024, in her home.

Beverly was born March 5, 1938, in Lake Bronson, Minnesota, the daughter of Orville Severson and Gertrude Johnson. She grew up and attended school in Lake Bronson, graduating from Lake Bronson High School in 1955. She then went to business school in Minneapolis,...

Helen J. Nelson

Helen J. Nelson

Sep 6, 2024

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

Helen J. Nelson, 84, Grand Forks, ND passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia, Grand Forks.

Helen Joyce Torgerson was born December 16, 1939 in Bygland, MN, the daughter of Edward and Anne (Hegland) Torgerson. She was raised and educated in the Bygland area. Helen...

David Lee Boushee

David Lee Boushee

Sep 4, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/cDlm6HaT9xo David Lee Boushee, 75, of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

David was born on July 26, 1949, the son of Bennet and Laurene (Swenson) Boushee in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was raised and educated in East Grand Forks,...

Richard Wessling

Richard Wessling

Sep 3, 2024

Richard David Wessling, 83, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Tuesday evening, September 3, 2024, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. 

Richard was born March 20,1941 in Mapleton, Iowa to Lawrence and Margaret (Willson) Wessling. He grew up in Mapleton, attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School and graduated from Mapleton High School. 

He started working early in his life; he had a...