In Our Care
Merlie Marie Leas
May 5, 2009
Merlie Marie Leas, 41, of Emerado, ND died Tuesday, May 5, 2009 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Merlie M.(Shooltz)Leas was born May 14, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Edward and Donna (Dora) Restamayer. She grew up and graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls, MN. She also attended the Northland Community and Technical College for...
John L. Galegher
May 4, 2009
John Louis Galegher, a lifelong resident of Thompson, died May 4, 2009 at Woodside Village in Grand Forks, ND. He was born March 19, 1919 to John Davison Galegher and Doretta Adeline Wilde Galegher. Always curious and an avid reader, he graduated from Thompson High School in 1936 at the top of his class and then worked with his father...
A. David Samuelson
Apr 29, 2009
A.David Samuelson, 81, of Grand Forks, ND died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. A. David Samuelson was born October 7, 1927 in Starbuck, MN the son of Albert and Josephine Samuelson. He was baptized and confirmed by Rev. G.A. Forde at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Starbuck, MN. He grew up and attended public school in...
Martha Roberts
Apr 28, 2009
Martha L. Roberts, 49, of Cavalier, ND died Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Martha Lee Roberts was born March 24, 1960 the daughter of Dr. H.R. and Shirley Stevens. A memorial service will be held in Cavalier at a later time.
Elaine Ketchum
Apr 28, 2009
Elaine Clarine Ketchum, 88, passed away on April 28, 2009 at 4000 Valley Square - Woodside Village, Grand Forks. Elaine was born November 20, 1920 to Ole and Mina (Ensrud) Anderson near Stump Lake in the rural Pekin, North Dakota area. After graduating from Pekin High School in 1938, Elaine moved to Grand Forks to attend Union Commercial College. Elaine...
Louise Pennington
Apr 26, 2009
Louise Elaine (Myxter) Pennington passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2009, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease . During the final two years of her life, she resided at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Sauk Rapids, MN. She was a longtime resident of Grand Forks and was a teacher at Viking Elementary School in Grand Forks from the...
Carl C. Jessen
Apr 22, 2009
Carl C. Jessen, 58, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Carl was born on April 16, 1951, in Park Rapids, MN, the son of Elmer & Lucille Jessen. He grew up in the Sebeka, MN, area and graduated from Sebeka High School in 1969. He attended college at Moorhead State where he received...
Elmo R Gullekson
Apr 22, 2009
Elmo Rae Gullekson, 69, of Grand Forks, ND died Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Valley Eldercare Center, Grand Forks due to complications with Multiple Sclerosis. Elmo R. Gullekson was born August 30, 1939 in Crookston, MN the son of Virgil and Leona(Carlson) Gullekson. He grew up and attended grade school in Beltrami and graduated from high school in Fertile, MN....
Gertrude I. Anderson
Apr 19, 2009
Gertrude I. Anderson, 94, Grand Forks, ND died Sunday, April 19, 2009 in Bismarck, ND. Gertrude Irene McGrath was born September 24, 1914 in Emerado, ND the daughter of Joseph and Ida (Jacobson) McGrath. She was raised and educated at Emerado and graduated from Emerado High School as valedictorian in 1932. Gertrude married Melvin Anderson on October 20, 1934 in...
Art D. Johnsen
Apr 15, 2009
Arthur D. Johnsen, 54, of Thompson, passed away on April 15th, 2009 at 8:30pm at home with family. Art Johnsen was born in Maddock, ND, the son of Osten and Esther Johnsen on July 30th, 1954. He graduated from Oberon High School and attended North Dakota State School of Science to study and learn to be an Electrician. While attending...
Gordon L. Urseth
Apr 15, 2009
Gordon L. "Gordy" Urseth, 73, Grand Forks, ND died Wednesday, April 15, 2009 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND Gordon was born August 15, 1935 in Grand Forks, ND the son of John and Bertha (Dubourt) Urseth. He was raised and educated in Grand Forks, ND and graduated from Central High School in 1953. He attended college in Wahpeton,...
Michael David Massie
Apr 13, 2009
Michael David Massie, 15, of Grand Forks, ND died Monday, April 13, 2009 at Fairview Hospital, Minneapolis, MN. after a courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Michael D. Massie was born on April 28, 1993 in Grand Forks, ND the son of Jeffrey and Sheila (Hendrickson) Massie. Michael lived in Grand Forks and attended Central High School. He enjoyed cooking, hunting,...
Dale D. Augustin
Apr 13, 2009
Dale D. Augustin, 79, Grand Forks, ND, died Monday, April 13, 2009 in Valley Memorial Home Woodside Village, Grand Forks. Dale was born June 26, 1929 in rural St. Thomas, ND, the son of Wilhelm and Sophia (Hartje) Augustin. He attended a one room schoolhouse for eight years and graduated from St. Thomas High School. He furthered his education in...
Evelyn M. Vanyo
Apr 12, 2009
Evelyn M. Vanyo, 88, Mesa, AZ and Grand Forks, ND died Sunday, April 12, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. Evelyn M. Kubousek was born March 31, 1921 in Grand Forks, ND the daughter of Louis and Nora (Valde) Kubousek. Survivors include her husband, Vincent Vanyo, Grand Forks; daughter, Gerrie (David) Hendrickson, Arvada, CO; son, Gordon (Carole) Vanyo, Southlake, TX; grandchildren, Mark...
Ervin Gandrud
Apr 10, 2009
Ervin O. Gandrud, 89, Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Friday, April 10, 2009 in Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare Center. Ervin Ovid Gandrud was born to Even and Oline (Gronseth) Gandrud on January 8, 1920 on the farm that they homesteaded near Donnybrook, North Dakota. He graduated from high school at Berthold, North Dakota. Ervin attended Minot State Teacher College. He...
Gladys O. Molstad
Apr 9, 2009
Gladys Oline Molstad, 88, of Grand Forks, ND died Thursday, April 9, 2009 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Gladys O. Bakken was born January 13, 1921 on the family farm in Bentru Township, ND the daughter of Gilbert and Clara (Sollum) Bakken. She married Myron Molstad on August 11, 1940. They lived and raised their children in Grand Forks....
Robert C. Jenson
Apr 8, 2009
Robert C. Jenson, 85, of Grand Forks, passed away on April 8, 2009, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Robert Jenson was born at Reynolds, ND, the son of Johnny & Lillian Jenson on September 14, 1923. He lived on the farm with his parents until graduating from high school. After attending a trade school in Grand Forks, Robert moved...
Lillian O. Uglem
Apr 7, 2009
Lillian Ovidia Uglem, 91, of Grand Forks North Dakota, died April 7th at home. Lillian was a caring and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and her smile and laughter will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Lill was born 29 Nov 1917 in Ojata North Dakota, the daughter of Danish and Norwegian immigrant parents, Peter and Lea Petrine...
Thomas G Olsen
Apr 5, 2009
Thomas G. Olsen, 47, of Grand Forks, ND died Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Thomas Gregory Olsen was born Sept. 8, 1961 the son of Richard and Rachel (Lie) Olsen. Thomas is survived by: Brother: David Olsen Sisters: Barbara and Diane No funeral service will be scheduled.