In Our Care

Shirley Orstad

Shirley Orstad

Jun 7, 2011

Shirley Y. Orstad, 81, Grand Forks, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare Center, surrounded by family. Shirley Yvonne Hagen was born to Louis and Ella (Ackerland) Hagen on October 3, 1929 at Park River, North Dakota. She was raised and educated at Park River. Shirley and Elroy Orstad were united in marriage on October 27, 1948...

Myra "Pat" P. McLaughlin

Myra "Pat" P. McLaughlin

Jun 7, 2011

Myra "Pat" Patricia Andrews McLaughlin, 71, of Grand Forks, wife of Richard Edward McLaughlin, went home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2011 after a long courageous battle with illness. She was an inspiration to all as her faith in Jesus shined through daily. Pat was born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 5, 1939 to Clifford Collins Andrews...

Duaine Lund

Duaine Lund

Jun 5, 2011

Duaine E. "Dewey" Lund, 88, Grand Forks, ND passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare, Grand Forks. Duaine was born October 31, 1922 in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Hjalmer and Agnes Lund. His mother passed away when Duaine was young. He was raised by his father, Hjalmer and step-mother, Laura Peterson Lund. Duaine grew...

Vivian Loraine Myhre

Vivian Loraine Myhre

Jun 4, 2011

Vivian L. Myhre, 84, of Northwood, ND, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at the Northwood Deaconess Health Center in Northwood. Vivian was born on November 24, 1926, in Minneapolis, MN to Sam and Clara Lundquist. She graduated from Minnehaha Academy High School in 1944. She received a BS degree from the St. Cloud Teacher's College in 1948. On...

Bernhardt Jose

Bernhardt Jose

Jun 3, 2011

Bernhardt "Barney" Jose, 79, of Grand Forks, ND died Friday, June 3, 2011 in Valley Eldercare Center, Grand Forks, surrounded by his loving family. Bernhardt Jose was born June 14, 1931 in Zap, ND, the son of Christopher and Emily (Ost) Jose. He grew up and attended school in the Zap area. Bernhardt farmed with his father until entering the...

Clara Putnam

Clara Putnam

Jun 3, 2011

Clara M. "Babe" Putnam, 89, Grand Forks, died Friday, June 3, 2011 in 4000 Valley Square - Woodside Village, Grand Forks. Clara Mary Lantgen was born to John and Mary (Schultz) Lantgen on May 17, 1922 at Watertown, South Dakota. Clara grew up and attended school at Watertown. Clara and William "Bill" Putnam were united in marriage on August 31,...

Melba Jean Rose Carlson

Melba Jean Rose Carlson

May 30, 2011

Melba Jean Rose Carlson, 84, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011 at Altru Hospital. She was born September 19, 1926 in Hatton, ND to Palmer and Ida (Wastvedt) Tveten. For a short time during WWII, her family moved to Bremerton, WA where she graduated from high school. She was united in marriage to Dwaine (Toby)...

Brian A. Yoney

Brian A. Yoney

May 29, 2011

Brian Yoney, 45, Denver, Colorado and formerly of Grand Forks, died Sunday, May 29, 2011 in Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center, Denver, after his battle with leukemia. Brian Allen Yoney was born in Grand Forks on November 22, 1965 to Richard and Judith (Kinneberg) Yoney. Brian graduated from Central High School in 1984. He then went on to Lake Region...

Nancy Lee VanLooy

Nancy Lee VanLooy

May 29, 2011

Nancy L. VanLooy, 62, of Grand Forks, passed away May 29, 2011 at home and surrounded by her family. Nancy was born July 30, 1948, the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Mann) Schlatter in Wauseon, Ohio. She graduated in 1966 from Delta High School in Delta, OH. She attended Adrian College in Adrian, MI, where she received a BA in...

Edward Claude Como

Edward Claude Como

May 28, 2011

Edward C. Como, 87, of Grand Forks, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Edward was born May 24, 1924, in Little Falls, MN, the son of Edward B. and Viola (Woodley) Como. He grew up in Little Falls, MN and later attended Central High School in Grand Forks. Edward married Cora Van Mills...

Beverly Ann Walden

Beverly Ann Walden

May 24, 2011

Beverly Ann Walden, 77, of Grand Forks, ND, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Beverly A. Hannesson was born January 26, 1934 in Grafton, ND, the daughter of S. Valdimar and Sigrid (Gudmundson) Hannesson. She grew up and attended school in Mountain, ND. Beverly worked in Seattle as a Bank Teller and later as Operations...

Dennis Roy

Dennis Roy

May 23, 2011

Dennis "Denny" Paul Roy, age 76 passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011 at Valley Memorial Nursing Home in Grand Forks, ND. Dennis was born on July 11, 1934 to Paul and Doris (Miller) Roy in Pembina, ND. He grew up in Pembina and graduated from Pembina High School in 1952. He married Darlene Hunter from Crystal, ND on January...

Jack Carter

Jack Carter

May 23, 2011

Jack R. Carter was born on May 23, 1936 at Garden City, SD, to Woodford and Mabel (Ferdig) Carter, and went home to be with the Lord on his 75th birthday at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by his family. After serving in the US Air Force from 1954 - 1957, he worked as a driver on road...

Kenneth D. Mather

Kenneth D. Mather

May 22, 2011

Kenneth D. Mather, 68, of Grand Forks, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Kenneth was born September, 20, 1942, in Grand Forks, the son of Fred and Alice(Muir) Mather. He graduated from Gilby High School in 1960. Kenneth served in the US Marine Corp from 1961-64 while being stationed in Yuma, AZ. Kenneth...

Jean Farmer Wylot

Jean Farmer Wylot

May 21, 2011

Jean Elaine Farmer Wylot, 77, Grand Forks, ND died Saturday, May 21, 2011 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family Jean Elaine Farmer was born July 15, 1933 in Grafton, ND the daughter of Glenn and Carrie (Robinson) Farmer. She was raised and educated near Ardoch, ND until the...

Dorothy W Johnson

Dorothy W Johnson

May 16, 2011

Dorothy W. Johnson, 84, died on May 16, 2011 at her home in Grand Forks, ND. Dorothy was born March 16, 1927 in Minneapolis, MN the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Daggett) Wild. Dorothy married Emery Johnson September 16, 1954 in Langdon, ND. She moved to Grand Forks and worked as a RN for over 20 years. She is survived...

Helen Burkland

Helen Burkland

May 4, 2011

Helen Burkland, age 99, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in 4000 Valley Square, Grand Forks. Helen Kjemhus was born to Herbrand and Mary (Evenson) Kjemhus on January 19, 1912 in Fairfield Township of Grand Forks County. Helen was baptized at the Washington Church near Northwood and confirmed at Evanger Lutheran Church. She attended Fairfield School near Emerado and Allendale School...

Mark Solberg

Mark Solberg

May 2, 2011

Mark David Solberg, age 22, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011, at Triumph Hospital in Fargo, ND. Mark was born on November 24, 1988 in Grand Forks. He attended West Elementary, Valley Middle, and graduated with honors from Grand Forks Central High School in 2007. Mark was in his fourth year at the University of...

Angeline M. Aus

Angeline M. Aus

May 1, 2011

Angeline Minerva Aus Age 89 --- Born March 6, 1922 in Mayville, ND Daughter of Clarence T. and Julia H. (Austreng) Austin. Passed away at 4000 Valley Square Grand Forks, ND on Sunday May 1st, 2011. Graduated from Central High School in 1940. Children: Roberta Machovsky (Larry), Maricopa, AZ Betty Rambel - Deceased Phyllis Marden (Bruce), Grand Forks, ND Step-daughter...

Donald Martin Boese Jr.

Donald Martin Boese Jr.

Apr 28, 2011

Donald M. Boese Jr., 65, of Grand Forks, passed away April 28, 2011, at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks.