In Our Care
Wayne Ardis Petsinger
Mar 5, 2009
Wayne Petsinger, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away March 5, 2009 at home with his family at his side. Wayne was born March 9, 1928 in Rock Lake, North Dakota to Alois and Minnie Petsinger. He married Norma Juntunen on June 20, 1948 and they farmed in the Rock Lake area until 1966 when he began...
Doris Nelson
Mar 4, 2009
Doris R. Nelson (Buck), 92, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend passed away March 4, 2009 at her daughters home, surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born May 23rd, 1916 to Lucy & Nelson L Buck in Manvel, ND. She grew up in Manvel and Grand Forks where she was the youngest of...
Robert A Christopher
Mar 4, 2009
Robert A. Christopher, 61, beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Altru Hospital with his family at his side. Robert Allen Christopher was born January 5, 1948 in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Emmons and Mildred (Visness) Christopher. He grew up and attended grade school in Ferry Township School and graduated from Central High School...
Harriet Jankowski
Mar 3, 2009
Harriet M. Jankowski, 84, Grand Forks died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Harriet was born to Carl and Lenore (Whitehead) O'Neil on April 20, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was raised and educated in Ohio. She married Raymond Anderson. She later married Kenneth Kuehne. Her last marriage was to Alfred Jankowski. Harriet was a wonderful mother....
Nora Gregoire
Mar 2, 2009
Nora "Norie" Gregoire, 91, (almost 92) Grand Forks, ND died Monday, March 2, 2009 at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND. Nora Gertrude Erdman was born September 27, 1917 near Willow City, ND the 3rd of 4 children born to Otto and Emma (Voigt) Erdman. She graduated from Willow City High School in 1935 and attended Minot State Teacher's College....
Clifford F. Stout
Feb 27, 2009
Clifford Francis Stout, 80, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009, at his home in Manvel, ND. Clifford was born on March 27, 1928, in Minneola, Iowa, to Harry & Viva (Dunigan) Stout. His family farmed in the area. After graduating from high school, he and his family moved to California. Clifford's career was a Route Salesman for Challenge Dairies...
Charlene B Tangsrud
Feb 27, 2009
Charlene Beverly Tangsrud was released from her earthly body on Friday, February 27, 2009, at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded with love from her family. This ended her 21-year battle with Parkinson's disease. Charlene was born September 19, 1924, to Paul and Hilma (Vaara) Bruce in Belle Fouche, South Dakota. She was the oldest of five children....
Jeffrey Gunderson
Feb 27, 2009
Jeffrey Lynn Gunderson, 48, formerly of Grand Forks, ND died of natural causes Friday, February 27, 2009 at his home in Sarasota, FL. Jeff was born to Wallace and Marilyn (McDonald) Gunderson on June 30, 1960. He grew up and attended schools in Grand Forks, ND. He graduated from Central High School in 1979 then attended lineman's school in Bismarck,...
Steven John Newark
Feb 25, 2009
Steven J. Newark, 57, of Fergus Falls, MN and formerly of Grand Forks, ND died unexpectedly of a heart attack, Tuesday, February 24, 2009 in his home in Fergus Falls. Steven Jon Newark was born in Grand Forks, ND on October 4, 1951 the son of Marvin and Marjorie (Austreng) Newark. He grew up and attended school and graduated from...
Jean Larson
Feb 22, 2009
Myra Jean Larson, 88, of Grand Forks, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at Larimore Good Samaritan Center. Jean was born in Thompson, ND, on September 15, 1920, to Clarence & Mabel (Disrud) Anderson. She graduated from high school then attended a school for hair care. Jean worked for a shop in Grand Forks before becoming self employed. Jean...
Jeanette Margaret Larson
Feb 17, 2009
Jeanette M. Larson, 77, of Buxton, ND slept away peacefully Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at the Hillboro Medical Center, Hillsboro, ND. Jeanette Margaret Larson was born April 6, 1931 in Grand Forks, ND the daughter of Elbin and Bernice Hovet. Jeanette grew up and attended school in Buxton and graduated from high school there. She worked at Buxton Oil as...
Duane W. Thompson
Feb 17, 2009
Duane W. Thompson, formerly of Velva, North Dakota, 83 years died February 17, 2009. Duane, the son of William and Mabel Thompson was born Feb 22,1925 in Lake Crystal, Minnesota. He grew up during the Great Depression. His mother was a teacher in a one room schoolhouse in Minnesota where she met and married his father who helped support his...
Lester R. Twedell Sr.
Feb 15, 2009
Lester Ralph "Red" Twedell, Sr., 85, of Grand Forks, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2009, at Valley Eldercare 400 Unit in Grand Forks. Lester Ralph "Red" Twedell, Sr. was born on December 28, 1923, in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Ada and Daniel Twedell. The eldest of eight children, Les had much responsibility at home. At the age...
Clifford Joseph Roth
Feb 14, 2009
Clifford J. Roth, 66, of Climax, MN, died Saturday, February 14, 2009 in Valey Eldercare Center, Grand Forks, ND. Clifford J. Roth was born November 28, 1942 in Harvey, ND the son of Edgar and Laura (Girard) Roth. He grew up and attended school in Grand Forks. Cliff served in the United States Air Force. Clifford is survived by: Brother:...
Donald Skinner
Feb 10, 2009
Donald L. Skinner, 61, of Grand Forks, ND died Tuesday, February 10, 2009 in his home. Donald LeRoy Skinner was born May 5, 1947 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the son of Wilbur and Emolyn (Osnes) Skinner. Don grew up and attended school in Grand Forks, graduating from Central High School before attending UND. He was a member of the United States...
Jacqueline Iverson
Feb 8, 2009
Jacqueline "Jackie" Iverson, 71, of Grand Forks, ND died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 in Valley Eldercare, Grand Forks, ND. Jacqueline was born December 19, 1937, the daughter of Alvin and Irene (Votava) Benson at rural Fordville, ND. She grew up and attended school in the Dahlen/Fordville area. Jackie married Robert Iverson on June 23, 1957 in Dahlen, ND. They lived...
Fern Harrison
Feb 8, 2009
Our Beloved Mother, Fern Odette Harrison, 89, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her daughters on Sunday, February 8, 2009. Fern was born August 9, 1919 in Dahlen, North Dakota to the parents of Isadore and Freida (Kelley) Fontaine. Fern was raised on the family farm, and went to school in Dahlen, and was baptized and confirmed there....
Estelle Graham
Feb 8, 2009
Estelle Graham, 85, Grand Forks, died Sunday, February 8, 2009 in Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare Center. Estelle Thelma Fiskum, the daughter of Adolph and Ella (Bergquist) Fiskum, was born in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, on February 25, 1923. Estelle grew up in Moorhead, Minnesota where she graduated from high school. She attended Concordia College at Moorhead, and later completed her nursing...
Halvor Howe Sannes
Feb 8, 2009
Halvor "Howe" Sannes, 90, Grand Forks, ND died Sunday, February 8, 2009 in Valley Memorial Home Woodside Village. Halvor was born April 22, 1918 near Thompson, ND the son of Salve and Tarjar Sannes. He was raised and educated at Thompson. At a young age, he moved to Bygland, MN and worked for area farmers. He served in the US...
Ramiro Rodriguez
Feb 3, 2009
Ramiro Rodiguez, 84, of Crookston, MN died Tuesday, February 3, 2009 in the Riverview Hospital, Crookston, MN. Ramiro Rodriguez was born on April 15, 1924 the son of Theodore and Mararita (Carrillo) Rodriguez. Memorial services will be in Big Wells TX., at a later date.


