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Lawrence "Larry" M. Duray

Lawrence "Larry" M. Duray

Dec 14, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Mark Duray, age 68, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Lawrence Mark Duray was born in Grafton, North Dakota on February 8, 1956, to William and Dorothy (Schultz) Duray. Larry lived in Grand Forks, North Dakota for a while until he and his parents moved to Crookston, Minnesota where he...

Sharon L. Steinke

Sharon L. Steinke

Dec 11, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/Q_9v6M1sX2s 

Sharon L. Steinke, age 79, of East Grand Forks, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Edgewood Vista in East Grand Forks, MN. 

Sharon Lee Surface was born May 2, 1945, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Darth and Veraine (Herman) Surface. She was baptized into the Missouri Synod...

Drew A. Brooks

Drew A. Brooks

Dec 11, 2024

Drew Allen Brooks, 62, of Grand Forks, N.D., died Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks surrounded by loved ones and friends.

Drew was born on Nov. 28, 1962, in Crookston, Minn., at Riverview Hospital to Lawrence and Lois Brooks. He was the seventh of nine children born to the family.

The family lived on the south side of Crookston,...

Dolores Rodriguez

Dolores Rodriguez

Dec 9, 2024

Dolores “Lola” Rodriguez Dolores “Lola” Rodriguez, 91, of Crookston, Minnesota, died peacefully on December 9, 2024, at her daughter and son-in-law’s Euclid home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 23, 1933, in Dolores, TX, Lola was known for her strong Catholic faith, beloved cooking, and unconditional love. Lola grew up in a humble home in Laredo, TX, the...

Mary G. Sonterre

Mary G. Sonterre

Dec 8, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/8s9JP43VSuY Mary G. Sonterre, 66 of Emerado, North Dakota died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home. 

Mary was born on August 4, 1958, the daughter of Merlin and June (Steffen) Powell in Maplewood, Minnesota. She graduated from Tartan High School in Oakdale, Minnesota. Mary married Gary Sonterre on June 30,...

Ronald J Falos

Ronald J Falos

Dec 6, 2024

Ronald J. Falos, age 87 resident of Grand Forks, ND, died on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Edgewood Assisted Living. 

A service is being planned in the Spring of 2025. 

 A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.

Margaret E. Sather

Margaret E. Sather

Dec 6, 2024

Margaret Edair (Skaar) Sather, 87, of Starkweather, ND, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Valley Senior Living on 42nd in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. 

On June 20, 1937, Margaret was born in Devils Lake, ND, to Frithjof and Hazel (Severeid) Skaar. She was baptized and confirmed in the...

John "Jack" Roth

John "Jack" Roth

Dec 6, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/iWC9wciCv28 

On December 6th, 2024, John “Jack” Edward Roth Sr., 84, was graced with eternal peace after a long battle with cancer. He died peacefully with family by his side at Good Samaritan – Heritage Grove, in East Grand Forks, MN.

Jack was born on January 26th, 1940, in Grand Forks,...

Claudia H. Anderson

Claudia H. Anderson

Dec 5, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/p1y3eBpYVz0 Claudia H. Anderson, age 87, resident of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 5 ,2024.

Claudia Helene  Moberg was born in Duluth, Minnesota on August 11th, 1937. The daughter of Arthur and Helena (Verva) Moberg. She graduated from Denfeld High School in...

Patricia L. McGurk

Patricia L. McGurk

Dec 3, 2024

Patricia L. McGurk, age 88, passed away on December 3, 2024 at Prairie View.

Patricia was born in Sisseton, South Dakota on October 4, 1936, to Theodore and Celesia (Devine) Fossum. She married Ron McGurk on October 9th, 1956. In 1962, they moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota where they raised their five children. Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...

Ronald E. Skalicky

Ronald E. Skalicky

Nov 29, 2024

Ronald E. Skalicky, 93, Grand Forks, ND passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at his daughter’s home in Papillion, NE.

 Ronald Earl Skalicky was born January 15, 1931, in Brocket, ND, the son of Clarence and Ethel (Trenda) Skalicky. He was raised in the Lankin area and graduated from high school at Lankin, ND.

Ronald moved to Grand Forks where he owned...

Joan M. Karner

Joan M. Karner

Nov 29, 2024

Joan Marlene Karner, 87, passed from death to life on November 29, 2024. Joan accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior as a young girl. The family rejoices and takes comfort in the knowledge that Joan is alive in Heaven, her home eternal.

 Joan was born August 10, 1937 to Palmer and Alice Egeland. She grew up in Chicago...

Kenneth Micheal Espelund

Kenneth Micheal Espelund

Nov 29, 2024

Kenneth M. Espelund, 48 of Reynolds, North Dakota died Friday, November 29, 2024, at his home. 

Kenneth Micheal Espelund was born June 9, 1976, in Guam, USA, to William and Anna (Guthmiller) Espelund. In his early years, the family moved to the Grand Forks Air Force Base then shortly after to East Grand Forks making the area their home where he...

Charles R. Hill

Charles R. Hill

Nov 25, 2024

Charles Roland Hill, 62, a resident of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Monday November 25, 2025. He died tragically and unexpectedly with his long time partner Tina Klein by his side. Chuck was born September 11, 1962 in Superior, WI, to Bennett H. Hill and Gail J. (Abrahamson) Hill.

A Celebration of Life and Fellowship will be held Saturday, January...

Terry L. Fichtner

Terry L. Fichtner

Nov 22, 2024

Terry Lee Fichtner, age 67, passed away November 22, 2024, at the Larimore Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home after a long battle with health issues.

Terry was born February 15, 1957 in Grand Forks, ND to William “Bud” and Janice Fichtner. He attended Emerado Elementary school, graduated from Larimore High School and attended University of Minnesota in Crookston for 2 years,...

Leland Skjervem

Leland Skjervem

Nov 21, 2024

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Leland Oscar Skjervem, of Grand Forks, passed away at home on Thursday November 21st, 2024, after a battle with lung cancer, at the age of 87.

 Leland was born on May 17th, 1937, in rural Fordville, ND to Edwin and Melvina (Enerson) Skjervem. He attended school in Dahlen then went...

Greg J. Thingelstad

Greg J. Thingelstad

Nov 20, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/Cb0-dSlpqZg 

Greg J. Thingelstad, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 20, 2024 in Grand Forks, ND, at the age of 72.

Born on February 9, 1952, in Northwood, ND, to Ardell Thingelstad and Sonia (Lee)Jacobson. An alumnus of Northwood High School, Greg took pride in the education...

Randall "Randy" Sorum

Randall "Randy" Sorum

Nov 17, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/5qub4SrV8UY Randy Sorum, 64, Grand Forks, passed away November 17, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.

Randy was born in Grand Forks, the son of Ronald and Helen Sorum. He grew up in Grand Forks and attended Red River High School.

Randy spent his career working in Auto Parts. His first job...

Lyle "Kirk" Sand

Lyle "Kirk" Sand

Nov 16, 2024

Lyle "Kirk" Sand, age 79, of Grand Forks, died Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. 

Lyle Kirk Sand was born July 12, 1945, in Minot, North Dakota to Melvin and Beryl (Henning) Sand. Kirk was raised in Maxbass where he graduated high school with the class of 1963. In 1965, Kirk was united in marriage to...

Arlene Mach

Arlene Mach

Nov 13, 2024

To watch a recording of the Tuesday night prayer service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/uxdR9z5WGZ0 Arlene E. Mach, 86, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Edgewood in Grand Forks.

Arlene Elsie Dobson was born to Thomas William Dobson and Ruth Cyrilla (Houdek) Dobson on June 28, 1938 at Minto, North Dakota. She attended school at Voss, North Dakota, and graduated...