In Our Care

Dennis Charles Erickson

Dennis Charles Erickson

Oct 23, 2023

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/ViXHl0jyqeg 

Dennis C. Erickson, 84 of rural Lankin, North Dakota died Monday, October 23, 2023, at Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks, North Dakota.  

Dennis was born on February 10, 1939, the son of Charles and Mabel (Bundy) Erickson in Grafton, North Dakota. He was raised on the...

Jeffery A. Holte

Jeffery A. Holte

Oct 22, 2023

Jeff A. Holte, 64, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at home.

Jeffery Alan Holte was born January 4, 1959 in Grand Forks, the son of Ronald and Eileen (Hendrickson) Holte. He was raised and educated at Thompson, ND and Graduated from Thompson High School in 1977. He graduated from AVTI as a diesel mechanic in 1979....

Dan G. Nelson

Dan G. Nelson

Oct 22, 2023

Dan G. Nelson, 55, Grand Forks, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday October 22, 2023.

Danny Gerald Nelson, the son of Dale Gerald and Helen Joyce (Torgerson) Nelson was born in Grand Forks on June 20th, 1968. He grew up and attended school in Grand Forks including Red River High School.  He enjoyed spending time with his siblings...

Carolyn Bergit Flom

Carolyn Bergit Flom

Oct 21, 2023

Carolyn B. (Smestad) Flom, 78, of Grand Forks, ND passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 21, 2023.  

Carolyn Bergit Smestad was born on July 31, 1945, in Gulfport, MS, to Carl and Bernice (Kvamme) Smestad.  She grew up in Grand Forks, ND and graduated from Central High School.  Carolyn married the love of her life, Terrance J....

Gail Hodgins

Gail Hodgins

Oct 21, 2023

Roland “Gail” Hodgins, 84, of Fargo, North Dakota, formerly of Hannah, North Dakota passed away October 21, 2023 at the Hillsboro Care Center after battling dementia for several years. Gail was born in Sarles, North Dakota on May 4, 1939 at his Aunt Vera (Hodgins) Estenson’s house to the late Franklin “Dale” Hodgins and Mary (Nickerson) Hodgins. He grew up...

Carol Ann Haugland

Carol Ann Haugland

Oct 20, 2023

Carol A. Haugland, 76 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota died Friday, October 20, 2023, at Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Carol was born on December 17, 1946, the daughter of Alvin and Mildred (Markusen) Haugland in Grafton, North Dakota. She was raised and educated in Hoople, North Dakota. Carol graduated from Hoople High School in 1964. She then...

Sandra Mae Blair

Sandra Mae Blair

Oct 17, 2023

Sandra Mae Blair, 85 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at her home.

Sandra was born on May 15, 1938, the daughter of James and Alvina (Wold) Johnson in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was raised and educated in Grand Forks, graduating from Grand Forks Central High School.On October 13, 1956, Sandra married Robert Blair in...

Clayton "Butch" Olson

Clayton "Butch" Olson

Oct 8, 2023

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/tZN7CkLa8_o Clayton “Butch” Olson, age 80, resident of Grand Forks, ND, died suddenly on October 8, 2023, at his home. Clayton Lloyd Olson was born to Lloyd Ingerd and Viola Mae (Larson) Olson in Grafton, ND on November 12, 1942. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran...

Gail L. (Kiefat) Kranzler

Gail L. (Kiefat) Kranzler

Oct 8, 2023

Gail Lillian Kiefat was born on February 19, 1947 in Grand Forks, ND, the first daughter of George and Lillian Kiefat.

She married the love of her life Richard Kranzler in 1967 and would ultimately spend over 60 years, over 55 years married, with Richard. Gail and Richard spent most of their life together in Los Angeles, CA, making their...

Jean Hoverson

Jean Hoverson

Oct 7, 2023

Jean Celia Hoverson, 91, formerly of Niagara, died October 7, 2023, at Edgewood, Grand Forks.

Jean was born March 23, 1932, at Dahlen, ND, the daughter of Elmer and Alma (Urdahl) Alme. She was baptized on May 1, 1932, at Zion Lutheran Church. She was confirmed on October 21, 1945, at Dahlen Lutheran Church.

Jean was united in marriage to...

Barbara Ruth Moulds

Barbara Ruth Moulds

Oct 6, 2023

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/ZI1LUl0S3QI 

Barbara R Moulds, 87 of rural Fisher, Minnesota died Friday, October 6, 2023, at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, surrounded by her loving family.

Barb was born on August 14, 1936, the daughter of Gunder and Zora (Vandeventer) Sorenson in...

Pastor Kirk Meseck

Pastor Kirk Meseck

Oct 5, 2023

Kirk Edward Meseck, 66, of Grand Forks, ND passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2023.

Kirk was born in Harvard, IL to Clarence & Beverly (Frank) Meseck on January 15, 1957. Kirk was Baptized and Confirmed at Trinity Lutheran in Harvard, IL. After Kirk graduated from Harvard High School, he attended the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He then...

Willis Dale Anderson

Willis Dale Anderson

Oct 5, 2023

Willis D. Anderson, 84 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Thursday, October 5, 2023 at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, surrounded by his loving family. A private family service will be held at a later date.

James Hamilton

James Hamilton

Oct 5, 2023

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/TvD_CvzwQow James L. Hamilton, 70, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on October 5, 2023. Born on June 6, 1953, in Norton, Virginia, James was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his daughter, Alicia Mathias, his son, Jason Swoll, his granddaughters, Ivie Turner...

Laurene T. Barrow

Laurene T. Barrow

Sep 29, 2023

Laurene T. Barrow, age 62, resident of Grand Forks, ND, died on Friday, September 29, 2023, at her home with her loving husband and daughter at her side. Laurene Theresa Mickelson was born to Morris and Janet (Selseth) Mickelson on July 18, 1961, as the second of twins at St Luke's Hospital in Fargo, ND. As such, she was the...

Lynne Berg

Lynne Berg

Sep 29, 2023

 

Lynne R Berg, 70 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota passed away unexpectantly Friday, September 29, 2023, in rural Colfax, Wisconsin.

Lynne was born in Detroit Lakes, MN to Jake and Ethel (Engel) Gessele on October 29, 1952.  Upon graduation from high school, Lynne pursued X-ray Technician training.  She married William (Bill) Berg on May 4, 1974.  Lynne started working...

Darin D. Kerr

Darin D. Kerr

Sep 28, 2023

Darin's memorial service will be livestreamed from the First Presbyterian Church website.

I know so many of you have watched our beloved Darin Kerr as he shared so openly and lovingly his journey with cancer over the last 6 months. This morning, (Thursday, September 28, 2023), Darin passed away in his childhood home with his wonderful mother by his side,...

Ralph Thompson

Ralph Thompson

Sep 25, 2023

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/xWys5jOEmoU 

Ralph Leo Thompson, 82, Grand Forks died Monday, September 25, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

Ralph Leo Thompson was born to Wellington Thompson Jr. and Alice Robillard on  February 15, 1941 in Walhalla, North Dakota. He was raised and educated in Hannah, North Dakota. Ralph...

Ed Goetz

Ed Goetz

Sep 24, 2023

Ed's service will be livestreamed from the Sharon Lutheran Church website, https://www.youtube.com/live/_4NzXnCH3O0?si=XEp-NVGgPJedXIih

 

Carl “Ed” Edward Goetz of Grand Forks, ND, died September 24, 2023 following brief care under Hospice of RRV at Altru Hospital. He was surrounded by family when he took his last breath. Ed was born on December 2,1943 in Evansville, IN. Son of the late Arthur...

Dale J. Viken

Dale J. Viken

Sep 22, 2023

Dale J. Viken, 86, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at home.Dale Jerome Viken was born October 31, 1937 near Hatton, ND, the son of Donald and Alice (Lyste) Viken. He was raised and educated near Hatton and graduated from high school in Mayville, ND.Dale served in the U. S. Army. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned...