In Our Care

Charlotte Ann Moen

Charlotte Ann Moen

Sep 22, 2023

Charlotte Ann Moen, 91 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Friday, September 22, 2023, at Valley Senior Living on 42nd surrounded by her loving family. 

Charlotte was born on June 1, 1932, the daughter of Oscar and Edna (Rio) Olson in rural Michigan, North Dakota on the family farm. She attended country school near Michigan and graduated from Michigan...

Jim Lyons

Jim Lyons

Sep 21, 2023

To view a recording of Jim's funeral service, click the following link, https://youtu.be/B4MtQfZ1EQY

James Michael (Jim) Lyons, 76, of Grand Forks, ND died Thursday Sept. 21, 2023 at Altru Hospital following a long, hard battle with kidney issues. Jim was born in Grand Forks on Aug. 30, 1947 to James W (Budd) Lyons and Mary "Dot" (Bennett) Lyons. He attended...

Cyrilla Catherine Shortridge

Cyrilla Catherine Shortridge

Sep 20, 2023

Cyrilla C. Shortridge, 92, of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Valley Senior Living on 42nd, in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Cyrilla was born the daughter of Peter and Adelinda (Metzger) Schneider on January 7, 1931, in Wales, North Dakota. She was raised and educated in Wales, ND, graduating from high school in...

Elaine C. Carlson

Elaine C. Carlson

Sep 19, 2023

Elaine Charlotte (Johnson) Carlson, age 94, passed away on September 19, 2023, in Grand Forks, ND. Elaine was born June 21, 1929, in St. Croix Falls, WI to parents Leonard & Ida Johnson. She grew up in Lindstrom (MN) and graduated from Chisago Lakes (MN) High School in 1947, and the University of Minnesota with an elementary teaching degree in...

John Lambie

John Lambie

Sep 19, 2023

John A. Lambie died Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at home. 

John A. Lambie was born February 16,1928 in Denver, Colorado to John W. Lambie and Hilda F. Lambie (Flaat). He attended grade school in Denver and moved to Grand Forks, ND with his parents and brother, Rodger, in 1940. In Grand Forks he went to school at South Junior...

Timothy Joseph Smith

Timothy Joseph Smith

Sep 18, 2023

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/e9Rb3LDQSug 

After a brief and courageous battle with lung cancer, Timothy J. Smith, 42 of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died in his home surrounded by his loving family, friends, and his beloved pets.

Tim was born on July 3, 1981, the son of Dale and Doris (Przybilla) Smith...

James "JC" Lerom Jr.

James "JC" Lerom Jr.

Sep 18, 2023

James C. "J.C" Lerom Jr., resident of Buxton, ND, passed away on September 18, 2023. James Clayton Lerom Jr. was born on July 11, 1965 to James and Marlys (Rygg) Lerom. Following his high school graduation he held many jobs, most recently he worked as a truck driver for Transystems. He is survived by mother, Marlys (Gilbert) Spillum; sister, Marlo...

Bruce Hart

Bruce Hart

Sep 18, 2023

Bruce David Hart, of Grand Forks, passed away at age 63 on Monday, September 18, 2023.  During his final few days, he was surrounded by love from his family and friends.  Bruce was born May 10, 1960, in Vancouver, Washington. His family returned to North Dakota where he graduated from Larimore High School in 1978 and later the North Dakota...

Richard E. Aamot

Richard E. Aamot

Sep 17, 2023

Rick's Memorial Service will be livestreamed through Calvary Lutheran Church at: www.calvarygf.org

In Loving Memory of Rick Aamot (April 28, 1956 - September 17, 2023)

Rick Aamot, a beloved husband, proud father, and dedicated firefighter, peacefully passed away on September 17, 2023, after bravely facing cancer. He was 67 years old.

On December 1, 1979, Rick and Bonnie Aamot embarked...

Roger Allen Duray

Roger Allen Duray

Sep 16, 2023

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/ieqJjuJ9RI8 

Roger A. Duray, 54 of Duluth, Minnesota died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at his home of natural causes.  

Roger was born on May 20, 1969, the son of Henry and Lorraine (Lunski) Duray in Grafton, North Dakota. He was raised in rural Warsaw, North Dakota on...

Richard Snortland

Richard Snortland

Sep 16, 2023

To view a recording of Richard's funeral service, click here: https://youtu.be/K2myhgAatOM

Richard K. Snortland, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Luther Memorial Home, Mayville, ND after a battle with Parkinson’s.

Rich (Dick, Richard) was born a twin on April 6, 1935, in Sharon, ND, son of Olaus and Ethel (Kloster).  He was raised in Sharon where he...

Arthur "Art" Schroder

Arthur "Art" Schroder

Sep 15, 2023

Arthur “Art” Edwin Schroder, 82, Mekinock, died Friday, September 15, 2023, in Altru Hospital.

Arthur was born April 4, 1941, in Grand Forks, the son of Harold and Jennie (Ostad) Schroder. He attended rural county school then attended Crookston High School where he graduated in 1959. Arthur then went on to attend NDSU for a year. He attended Aaker Business...

Telford Wardner

Telford Wardner

Sep 15, 2023

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/Pj8gNNdih5U 

Telford Wardner, East Grand Forks, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Telford Wardner was born January 1st, 1944, to Marvin and Clara (Larson) Wardner.

He attended grade school at district #92 in Bygland Township and graduated in 1961 from Central High School...

Dorothy Sullivan

Dorothy Sullivan

Sep 15, 2023

Dorothy “Doe” Sullivan, a lifelong, proud resident of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at the Elegant Care home in Chandler, Arizona.  Doe died just three months short of her 100th birthday.  

Dorothy Phyllis Chase was born on December 10, 1923 to Victor Newton Chase and Lucy Pauline (Beatt)...

Donald M. Rice

Donald M. Rice

Sep 13, 2023

Donald M. Rice, 90, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Valley Senior Living on 42nd St., Grand Forks.

Donald Mahlon Rice, the son of Willard and Ella Mae (Sawdey) Rice was born on September 8, 1933 at Staples, Minnesota.  Don grew up  and moved with his family to many places in Minnesota and other locations before coming to...

Karen Lynn Mathiason

Karen Lynn Mathiason

Sep 9, 2023

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/tQ_eYtPg0jk 

Karen Mathiason, 68, of Thompson North Dakota died Saturday September 9th, 2023, at Altru Hospital surrounded by her family. 

Karen was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the daughter of Donald and Deloris (Hoff) Ysen on July 27th, 1955. Karen attended high school in Thompson, North...

Joanne M. Graves

Joanne M. Graves

Sep 8, 2023

Joanne Marie Graves, 65,  peacefully passed away on Friday, September 8th, 2023 at her home in Grand Forks, North Dakota after battling cancer.

Joanne was born April 23, 1958 in Stanley, North Dakota. She was the fourth daughter of Melvin and Avis Borst. She moved to Grand Forks in 1965 and attended Red River High School, from which she graduated...

Richard "Dick" Morris Johnson

Richard "Dick" Morris Johnson

Sep 7, 2023

Richard “Dick” Morris Johnson, 94, Grand Forks, died Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Altru Hospital. Richard was born June 20, 1929, in Cummings, North Dakota, the son of Martin and Mabel (Mortenson) Johnson. He grew up and attended schools in Hillsboro and Grand Forks Central High School. Dick proudly served in the US Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948. After...

Norma C. Swingen

Norma C. Swingen

Sep 5, 2023

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

Norma C. Swingen, 91, Bemidji, MN and Grand Forks, ND, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at home with her loving husband Walter at her side on the north shore of Lake Bemidji.

Norma Claire Locklin was born January 29, 1932 in Grand Forks, the daughter of...

Ronald Leroy Johnson

Ronald Leroy Johnson

Sep 4, 2023

 

Ronald Leroy Johnson, 90 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Monday, September 4, 2023, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia. 

Ron was born on August 18, 1933, the son of Victor and Thelma (Bowen) Johnson in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River, Minnesota. Ron enlisted in the United States Airforce in...