In Our Care
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
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
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
Oct 6, 2023
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sep 25, 2023
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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
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
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...
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
Sep 21, 2023
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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
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
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
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
Sep 18, 2023
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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.
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...