In Our Care

Edwin "Ed" Larson

Edwin "Ed" Larson

Aug 30, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/XAvK-f-0VIw 

Edwin "Ed" Larson, a treasured soul and devoted family man, passed away surrounded by family on August 30, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. 

Edwin Lynn Larson was the third of four children born to George William and Alice...

Daniel Mata Woodruff

Daniel Mata Woodruff

Aug 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son Daniel Mata Woodruff who was taken from us too soon on August 29 2024. He died at Regions Hospital in St. Paul Minnesota at the tender age of 41. Daniel was born April 24th, 1983, in Chicago Illinois to Carolina Mata Jones and Bradley A. Woodruff. 

He completed...

Mary Ethel Smith

Mary Ethel Smith

Aug 29, 2024

Mary Smith passed away quietly in the early morning of August 29, 2024, with her family surrounding her with love. She was born on September 5, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts to Joseph and Agnes Carroll, the fifth of six children.

She attended Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in East Boston, MA where she was baptized, given first communion, and confirmation. She graduated...

Gayle Peltier

Gayle Peltier

Aug 26, 2024

Gayle L. (Collette) Peltier, age 63, passed away on Monday, August 26th, 2024, at her home in Grand Forks, ND. Gayle was born January 12, 1961, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of the late Robert and Jean (Fiedler) Collette. She grew up in Minot, ND, Grand Forks, ND and graduated High School in Grafton, ND. She then attended school...

Paul Jon Eastman

Paul Jon Eastman

Aug 24, 2024

Paul Jon Eastman, 55 of Crookston, Minnesota died Saturday, August 24, 2024, after a brief hospitalization under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley at his sister's home. 

Paul was born on November 30, 1968, the son of Loran and Pat (Aitchison) Eastman in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He attended elementary school in Roseau, Minnesota and graduated Valley City High...

Belle Marie Jore

Belle Marie Jore

Aug 20, 2024

Belle M Jore, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Altru Hospital.

Belle was born September 7, 1934, the daughter of Guy and Henretta (Woods) Ohls, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her family moved to Sasakwa, Oklahoma where she grew up. They later moved to Forth Worth, Texas where she graduated from High School.

Belle met Thelmer Jore in Ft. Worth, Texas...

Patrick "Pat" A. Jones

Patrick "Pat" A. Jones

Aug 19, 2024

Patrick Anthony Jones passed away on August 19, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was visited and comforted by many family members, friends, and co-workers.

Patrick was born on February 11, 1963, at St. Johns Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. He was the first-born child to Dennis and Marie (Richard) Jones.

He was raised in Fargo and there he...

Joe Hootman

Joe Hootman

Aug 18, 2024

Joallan (Joe) Hootman, age 87, died on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks, North Dakota. 

He was born on March 16, 1937 in Canton, Missouri to Joe C and Margaret Mae (McHatton) Hootman. He was baptized at Canton Christian Church.

 He studied at Culver-Stockton College and graduated with a B.S. from the Missouri University of...

Janine Ann Noyes

Janine Ann Noyes

Aug 17, 2024

Janine Ann Larson, 58, a lifelong resident of Grand Forks, passed away at Altru Hospital with her loving husband by her side on August 17, 2024.

Janine Ann Larson was born on February 7, 1966, in Grand Forks ND, to Duane and Janice Larson. She attended school in Grand Forks and finished at Red River High School. On November 1, Janine...

David Gerszewski

David Gerszewski

Aug 17, 2024

David John Gerszewski, 89, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at home.

David was born on December 14, 1934 in Oslo, Minnesota, the son of Dominick and Susanna (Paschke) Gerszewski. He graduated from Oslo High School. David joined the US Army in June of 1955 and served until June of 1963. David was formerly married to...

Mary Margaret Fertig

Mary Margaret Fertig

Aug 15, 2024

Mary M. Fertig, 80 of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Mary was born on March 14, 1944, the daughter of Alexander and Barbara (Ruhl) Carson in Tecumseh, Michigan. She was raised in Adrian, Michigan and graduated high school in Tecumseh. As a young woman, Mary moved to Tinley Park,...

Milo Jeffrey Palm

Milo Jeffrey Palm

Aug 13, 2024

Milo Palm, 70, of Portland, ND, passed away on August 13, 2024, at his lake cabin.

Milo was born to DeForest and Anna Mae Palm on February 22, 1954. He was raised in Nielsville, MN and graduated from high school in Climax, MN in 1972. Shortly after graduating, he joined the United States Air Force where he served four years active...

Kim Powers

Kim Powers

Aug 13, 2024

Kim Powers, age 64, lifelong resident of Grand Forks passed away at her home on August 13, 2024. 

Kim Suzette Skari was born on August 11, 1960, in Grand Forks, ND, to her loving parents Darlene (Harms) and Raymond Skari. She attended school in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1978, laying the foundation for...

Vivianne Dahlen

Vivianne Dahlen

Aug 8, 2024

Vivianne Dahlen, 95, Grand Forks, died Thursday, August 8, 2024 in Valley Senior Living on 42nd St. 

Vivianne Beryl LeMay, was born November 18,1928, in Redfield, SD, to Orville and Daisy (Anderson) LeMay. She grew up in SD before moving to Jamestown, ND in her teens. She attended Jamestown College before transferring to the University of ND, where she met the...

Frederick Graden

Frederick Graden

Aug 7, 2024

Frederick Graden, 41, Grand Forks, died August 7, 2024, in Altru Hospital.

Per the family's wishes, no formal services will be held.

Joseph "Joe" F. Raymond

Joseph "Joe" F. Raymond

Aug 7, 2024

Joseph F. “Joe” Raymond, 87, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

 Joseph Francis Raymond was born January 8, 1937 in Grand Forks. He was raised and educated in East Grand Forks, MN where he graduated from Sacred Heart High School. Joe attended the University of North Dakota before serving in the U.S....

Laurin Gilbraith

Laurin Gilbraith

Aug 6, 2024

Laurin A. Gilbraith, 91, Grand Forks, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at home.

 Laurin Arthur Gilbraith, along with his twin LaVina, was born to John “Toad” and Blanche (Link) Gilbraith in Odessa Township, ND on July 25, 1933. Laurin attended Crary Public School and graduated as Valedictorian of his class.

 Laurin married Carol Yvonne Johnson on May 21, 1955 at Warwick, ND....

Matthew Wade Fossum

Matthew Wade Fossum

Aug 5, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/G3yjqxI4bgg Matthew W. Fossum, 54 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Monday, August 5, 2024, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. 

Matt was born on October 15, 1969, the son of Nels and Diane (Davidson) Fossum in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was raised in Grand Forks and graduated from Red River...

Randy Scott Provost Hauge

Randy Scott Provost Hauge

Aug 3, 2024

Randy S. Provost Hauge, 57 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Randy was born on November 4, 1966, the son of Roland and Darlene (Willis) Hauge in Madison, Wisconsin. He was raised and educated in Lancaster, Minnesota. Randy made his home in Grand Forks, where he was the owner/operator of...

Janna Davis

Janna Davis

Aug 3, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/HMZ0MA91894 

Janna Kay Davis

Beloved mom and grandma, Janna Kay Davis, 71, of Grand Forks, and formerly of Kennedy, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family. 

Janna was born June 17, 1953 at Deaconess Hospital in Grand Forks to Robert N. and...