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Gerald "Jerry" O. Kjorvestad

Gerald "Jerry" O. Kjorvestad

Nov 12, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” O. Kjorvestad, age 74, of Thompson, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at his farm home.

Gerald O. Kjorvestad was born on November 6, 1950, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Gilmore and Genevieve (Austreng) Kjorvestad. Jerry studied auto mechanics and graduated from North Dakota State School of Science of Wahpeton in 1970. On March 1, 1971, Jerry...

Warren Ryan Endersbe

Warren Ryan Endersbe

Nov 12, 2024

Warren Ryan Endersbe passed away on November 12, 2024 in Montreal, Canada after a gallant fight with cancer. His wife and daughter at his side. 

Warren was born in Grand Forks on October 14, 1962 to Warren Roger and Colleen (Hennum) Endersbe. He grew up in Grand Forks where he graduated from Red River high school and the University of North...

Patricia Rose Cloutier

Patricia Rose Cloutier

Nov 11, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/eJGK-nqp_tI Patricia R. Cloutier, age 85, of Mekinock, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.

Patricia was born on February 18, 1939, in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to Joseph and Lucy (Dowd) Rose. She grew up and attended school in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Patricia married William...

Raymond Steffen

Raymond Steffen

Nov 9, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/jytkykeelxU Raymond H. “Ray” Steffen, 92, Grand Forks, ND, died Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks.

Raymond Henry Steffen was born at Blanchard, ND on December 14, 1931. Raymond served in the US Army National Guard, first in Korea and then in the...

Gary Kokron

Gary Kokron

Nov 8, 2024

Gary Kokron, a vibrant spirit born on June 26, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, departed this life on November 8, 2024, in Grand Forks, North Dakota after a brief but courageous battle with leukemia, leaving behind a legacy rich with laughter, love, and an indomitable zest for life.

From his early days at Niles North High School, where he graduated in 1973,...

Terrance "Terry" Vorachek

Terrance "Terry" Vorachek

Nov 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terrance Jerome Vorachek, lovingly known as “Terry,” on November 7, 2024. Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Terry was a lifelong scholar and adventurer, known for his boundless curiosity and dedication to enriching lives across the globe.

 Terry’s academic journey began at North Dakota State University, where he earned his...

Dennis J. Hogfoss

Dennis J. Hogfoss

Nov 5, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/0tMl1msLZuA 

Dennis Jerome Hogfoss passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia. 

Dennis was born May 2, 1940 in Lawton, ND to Edwin and Myrtle (Melland) Hogfoss. He attended country schools at Fairdale and Billings #2 in Cavalier County. He attended Hampden High School and the...

Lawrence "Larry"  Heuchert

Lawrence "Larry" Heuchert

Nov 4, 2024

Larry Heuchert, age 94, died on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born on the family farm in Pembina County, North Dakota on September 12, 1930. His parents John and Mathilda Heuchert immigrated from Germany.

Larry attended Wahpeton State School of Science and then began a 40-year career at Minnkota Power Cooperative. He worked with many good people there and acquired...

Charles "Charlie" Olson

Charles "Charlie" Olson

Nov 3, 2024

Charlie Olson, 73, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep at his hunting cabin on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Charles Edwin Olson was born on February 5, 1951, to Clarence and Clara (Timm) Olson. He grew up and attended school in Thief River Falls, MN, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1969. He enlisted in the United States Army and...

Dr. Paul D. Gillespie

Dr. Paul D. Gillespie

Nov 3, 2024

Paul Gillespie, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

 Paul Duane Gillespie was born November 15, 1936, to Charles and Lorna (Ulsness) Gillespie. He was raised in Fordville, ND, where he described his youth as idyllic small town living, discovering his love of nature in the woods surrounding the Forrest River. He graduated from high school in...

Robert "Bob" Henry Leach

Robert "Bob" Henry Leach

Nov 3, 2024

Robert “Bob” Henry Leach, age 86, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 3, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family.

Born in Billings, Montana, on September 26, 1938, Bob was the son of Chester and Theresa (Arrington) Leach. Raised in the close-knit community of Fairfield, Montana, he graduated from Fairfield High School in 1956....

Roberta June Middagh

Roberta June Middagh

Nov 2, 2024

Roberta J. Middagh, age 73, resident of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024. 

Roberta June Middagh was born June 30th, 1951, at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, Montana along with her twin brother Robert.

Roberta was a great self-advocate for herself and others in the Grafton and Grand Forks communities as part of Self Advocacy Solutions. Roberta...

Gary L. Stauss

Gary L. Stauss

Nov 2, 2024

Gary L. Stauss, age 81, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m Monday, November 11, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Grand Forks. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic North Cemetery.

Gary Lee Stauss...

Dr. Richard "Dick" George Landry

Dr. Richard "Dick" George Landry

Nov 2, 2024

Dr. Richard “Dick” George Landry, 81, passed away on November 2nd in Grand Forks, ND.

Son of Rita Rose Landry (Paquette) and Robert Marcel Landry. Dick was born on November 7th, 1942, in Manchester, NH. Growing up in a French-Canadian household, French was his first language only learning English once he had gone to elementary school. He left home at the...

Patricia Joyce Dusing

Patricia Joyce Dusing

Nov 1, 2024

Patricia (Patt) Dusing of Grand Forks passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, with loving family at her side. Patricia Joyce McLane was born August 15, 1941, to George Manning McLane and Marguerite Ellen (Perron) McLane in Graceville, Minnesota.

Patt grew up and attended school in Browns Valley Minnesota, graduating in 1959. Patt’s love of playing the clarinet in band brought...

Andrea "Andy" L. Belisle

Andrea "Andy" L. Belisle

Oct 31, 2024

Andrea "Andy" L. Belisle, age 89, of Grand Forks, died Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Sanford Hillsboro Care Center.

Visitation will be held 6:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2024, with a Funeral Service at 7:00 pm. at Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks, North Dakota. A private burial will be held at Fargo National Cemetery at a later date. 

Andrea Lynette...

Clara Carter

Clara Carter

Oct 30, 2024

Clara Carter, 96, Grand Forks, ND passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

 Clara Larson was born October 27, 1928 in Grand Forks, the daughter of Hans and Dorothy (Olson) Larson. She was raised in Grand Forks and Graduated from Central High School.

Clara married John Carter on May 1, 1947 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Grand...

Lawrence G. Goulet

Lawrence G. Goulet

Oct 30, 2024

Lawrence "Jerry" G. Goulet, age 80, of Grand Forks, died Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Grand Forks with Father Seth Skjervheim as Celebrant. Visitation will be held 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church.

Lawrence...

Eugene Mach

Eugene Mach

Oct 30, 2024

To watch a recording of the Tuesday night prayer service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/uxdR9z5WGZ0 Eugene H. Mach, 85, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia, Grand Forks. 

Eugene Harry Mach, the son of Harry Emil Mach and Gertrude Elizabeth (O’Reilly) Mach, was born in Grafton, North Dakota on December 14, 1938. Eugene was raised and...

Rev. Harold O. Vold

Rev. Harold O. Vold

Oct 27, 2024

Rev. Harold Vold, 96, Hatton, formerly of Grand Forks, ND died peacefully Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Mayville, North Dakota. He has resided at Hatton Prairie Village since 2019.

 Harold Oswald Vold was born in Watertown, SD to John & Bernice (Hogstad) Vold on February 22, 1928. He grew up in Clark, SD where his father was...