In Our Care

Todd L. Johnson

Todd L. Johnson

Jul 16, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/B75DzOhUqgg Todd L. Johnson, age 66, longtime resident of Grand Forks, ND passed away on July 16, 2024, at home. 

Todd LeRoy Johnson was born on July 11,1958, in Grand Forks, ND, one of four children born to Raymond and Rose (Aasen) Johnson. He grew up in East Grand Forks, MN...

Edward "Ed" Michael Lemar

Edward "Ed" Michael Lemar

Jul 13, 2024

Edward “Ed” Michael Lemar, 80, Thompson, died July 13, 2024, at Altru Rehabilitation Hospital - Encompass Health.

Edward was born July 29, 1943, in Rugby, North Dakota, the son of Matthew and Josephine (Buckmeier) Lemar. He grew up on the family farm in rural Wolford, ND.

Ed attended country school until 8th grade. He then attended school in Wolford where he graduated...

Phyllis Elaine Trelfa

Phyllis Elaine Trelfa

Jul 12, 2024

The service will be lived streamed on United Lutheran Church's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/unitedgf 

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Phyllis Elaine Trelfa, 78, passed away July 12, 2024, while taking a morning nap before meeting with one of her newest friends. Phyllis was strong, resilient, artistic, thoughtful, empathetic, and loving. She had a gift and...

Susan Marie Kohl

Susan Marie Kohl

Jul 11, 2024

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Susan M. Kohl, 77 of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks, North Dakota. Susan previously resided at Parkwood Place. 

Susan was born on August 28, 1946, the daughter of Walter and Alice (Rutter) McKinnon in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Susan...

Dorothy A. Arvidson

Dorothy A. Arvidson

Jul 8, 2024

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Dorothy A. Arvidson, 87, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia Road.

 Dorothy Ann Mattson was born August 7, 1936 in Park River, ND, the daughter of Carl and Ida (Peterson) Mattson. She was raised and educated in Park River and graduated from high school there. Dorothy...

Iven Leif Stottrup

Iven Leif Stottrup

Jul 7, 2024

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Iven Leif Stottrup, a beloved member of the Grand Forks community, passed away on July 7, 2024. He will be remembered for his dedication to his work and his selfless nature.

Iven's professional career was marked by his ownership of Stottrup Excavating & Septic, where he tirelessly worked...

Melissa J. Nordlie

Melissa J. Nordlie

Jul 5, 2024

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Melissa Jane Nordlie was born May 24, 1962 in Grand Forks, the daughter of Robert and Sally (Christianson) Nordlie. She was raised and educated in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 1980. Melissa graduated from the University of North Dakota with a psychology major and...

Leonard Simon Zilka

Leonard Simon Zilka

Jul 3, 2024

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Leonard S. Zilka, 79, of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Sheyenne Crossings Care Center in West Fargo, ND.

Leonard Simon Zilka was born on October 3, 1944, in St. Paul, MN. He was third of thirteen children born to Simon (Sam) and Dorothy (Liebl) Zilka. He attended country school...

Linda Lee Sawatzky

Linda Lee Sawatzky

Jun 30, 2024

Linda Lee Sawatzky, a beloved member of the Grand Forks, North Dakota community, passed away on June 30, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1963, to her loving parents Charles C. and Shirley Ann Sawatzky in the same city she eventually departed from.

Throughout her life, Linda made a significant impact on those around her through both her career and...

Henry Herbert Howe Jr.

Henry Herbert Howe Jr.

Jun 29, 2024

Henry Herbert Howe Jr, 82, of Grand Forks ND, passed away June 29th, 2024. He was born January 9th, 1942, in Washington DC to Herbert and Jane Howe.

Henry grew up in Arlington Virginia with his older sister Mary Jane. He had fond memories of spending summer weekends searching for fossils at Scientists Cliffs in Maryland and the annual road trips...

Robert "Bob" John Kulack

Robert "Bob" John Kulack

Jun 28, 2024

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Robert “Bob” John Kulack, 84, Grand Forks, ND passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28th at Valley Senior Living.

Bob Kulack, son of John and Alice Kulack, was born August 21st, 1939, in St. Boniface, Manitoba. He grew up and attended school in St. Boniface, graduating from Nelson McIntyre Collegiate...

Shelly Martin

Shelly Martin

Jun 27, 2024

Shelly Martin, 49, Grand Forks, died June 27, 2024 at her home.

A private family service will be held at a later date. 

Lucas "Luke" Alan Schafer

Lucas "Luke" Alan Schafer

Jun 26, 2024

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Lucas Alan Schafer passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. 

Luke was born the son of Mark and Denice (Burke) Schafer on August 11, 1981, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He attended school in Grand Forks. Luke was married to his high school sweetheart, Michelle...

Allen Gray

Allen Gray

Jun 25, 2024

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Allen C. Gray, 71, Grand Forks died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia Rd.

Allen Cameron Gray, the son of Garnett and Kunigunda “Gundy” (Dietz) Gray, was born on December 23, 1952, at Great Falls, Montana. Since his father was in the military, Allen grew...

Robert D Olson

Robert D Olson

Jun 24, 2024

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Robert Douglas Olson, 76, Grand Forks, died Monday, June 24, 2024, in Essentia Health, Fargo, North Dakota.

Robert was born March 31, 1948, the son of Lester and Genieve (Severson) Olson. He grew up in Grand Forks. At the age of 17, Robert began working for Twin City Testing. He...

Scott P. Sanborn

Scott P. Sanborn

Jun 23, 2024

Scott Phillip Sanborn, 54, of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Valley Memorial Senior Living under the care of Hospice of The Red River Valley.

 Scott was born on December 14, 1969, to Arthur and MaryAnn Sanborn in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Scott was raised in Grand Forks attending Viking Elementary, Schroeder Junior High and...

Alice Holman

Alice Holman

Jun 23, 2024

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Alice Mae (Nichols) Holman, 90, of Grand Forks went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 surrounded by her loving children.

Alice was born June 27, 1933 in White Hall, Illinois on the family farm. She attended the country school, Golden Era, and graduated high...

Carri Ann Klefstad

Carri Ann Klefstad

Jun 23, 2024

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Carri Ann Klefstad, 42 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Sunday, June 23, 2024, at her home. Carri was born the daughter of Stuart and Cecilia (Zach) Klefstad on July 24, 1981, in Devils Lake, North Dakota. She was raised and educated in Devils Lake and Minot. Carri also...

Nick Allan Minske

Nick Allan Minske

Jun 21, 2024

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East Grand Forks, MN mourns the loss of Nicholas Allan Minske, a beloved son, husband, father, brother, and friend who passed away at Altru Hospital on Friday, June 21st, 2024. Nick's journey began on April 11, 1989, when he was welcomed as the 2nd child to Jill and Stuart...

Scott A. Robson

Scott A. Robson

Jun 15, 2024

Scott Andrew Robson, age 60, passed away on Saturday June 15th, 2024, at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg MB from complications following his battle with Multiple Sclerosis. 

Scott was born on September 9, 1963, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Grand Forks ND, to Paul F. and Margaret A (Dailey) Robson. Scott was raised in Winnipeg MB attending schools in Transcona and St....