In Our Care
Myrtle D. Austreng
Nov 12, 2025
To watch a recording of the graveside service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/i4KqFRn0ejM
Myrtle D. Austreng, age 86, of Grand Forks, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Valley Senior Living Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
A Graveside Prayer Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Ness Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Mekinock, North Dakota.
Myrtle Delores Nelson...
Rodney "Whitey" Pierson
Nov 12, 2025
Rodney A. Pierson, affectionately known as "Whitey," was born on July 29, 1954, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He peacefully passed away on November 12, 2025, in Reynolds, North Dakota, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for his family.
Whitey was a farmer through and through, deeply connected to the land he worked for numerous farms, including...
Scott Alan Schiller
Nov 7, 2025
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Scott A. Schiller, 60, formerly of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on November 7, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV.
Scott was born on April 25, 1965, in Grand Forks, ND. He grew up and attended school in Grand Forks, graduating from Red River in 1983....
Elizabeth A. Chesley
Nov 6, 2025
What is something that is free & priceless?
You can lose it, cannot touch it, own, return, or get back?
Answer: Time… (author unknown)
We lost our time on earth with a beautiful, sweet soul our mom, Elizabeth “Liz” Chesley, on Nov 6, 2025. She is now in heaven, no longer suffering from COPD. Liz was married to Tom for 53 years(widowed 6)....
Ronnie Timothy Olson
Nov 4, 2025
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Ronald “Ronnie” Timothy Olson, 64 of Manvel, North Dakota passed away unexpectantly on November 4, 2025, in rural Grafton, North Dakota.
Ronnie was born the son of Ron and Helen (Bergh) Olson on July 29, 1961, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Olson family moved to Manvel in 1969, when...
Angel L. "Carlos" Valentin
Nov 4, 2025
Angel L. "Carlos" Valentin, 76, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia, Grand Forks.
Additional information will follow soon.
Dr. Fred Brooks
Nov 3, 2025
Dr. (Doc) Fred Orville Brooks, age 86, passed away on November 3, 2025, in Grand Forks, ND. Fred was born on October 28, 1939, in Jamestown, ND to Fred Sixbury Brooks and Opal Margaret Harper. He attended school in Jamestown, graduating from Jamestown Highschool in 1957. He graduated from Jamestown College in 1960 with a BA degree. He continued his...
Steven R. Fruetel
Nov 2, 2025
Steven (Steve) Fruetel, 69, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 2, 2025, in his daughter's home, surrounded by love, with both of his children by his side.Steve fought an extremely hard and tough battle with a rare neurological disease in which he was diagnosed with the last year of his life.
Steve Fruetel was born February 23, 1956,...
Teresa Mae Petersen
Oct 31, 2025
Teresa M. Petersen, 66 of Park River, North Dakota died Friday, October 31, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Park River, North Dakota.
Teresa Mae Petersen was born on May 22, 1959, the daughter of James and Shelia (Wiltse) Petersen in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was raised and educated in Grand Forks until moving to Mekinock, North Dakota in 1976,...
James Michael Larson
Oct 27, 2025
James M. Larson, 69 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Monday, October 27, 2025, at his home with his loving family close by, under the care of hospice.
James Michael Larson was born on July 5, 1956, the son of Delbert and Lois (Galloway) Larson in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where his Father was stationed in the Air Force. Having been raised...
Neil C. Rowe
Oct 26, 2025
Neil C. Rowe passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks.
He was born September 12, 1934, in Cavalier, ND, the son of John E. Rowe and Edna Mae (Saunders) Rowe. Neil graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1952. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War from...
Michael K. Gratton
Oct 24, 2025
Michael K. Gratton, age 57, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away at home on Friday, October 24, 2025, following a valiant fight with cancer. He was surrounded in spirit by the enduring love of those who held him in their hearts. This love and faith embraced him as he was called home to God.
Michael Kelly Gratton was born October...
Daniel J Lee
Oct 20, 2025
Daniel Joseph Lee, 86, of Reynolds, North Dakota, passed away on October 20, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center due to complications following a heart attack.
Danny was born on July 27, 1939, at Deaconess Hospital in Grand Forks to Ole and Myrtle (Rebsch) Lee. He was baptized into Christ and confirmed at Stjordalen Lutheran Church in Reynolds, ND, where his faith...
Dean Nelson
Oct 19, 2025
Dean Charles Nelson, age 85, passed away Oct 19, 2025 at his home in Emerado, ND. Dean was born on July 1, 1940 and is the son of Elmer and Mary (Mullan) Nelson. He was the youngest of four children. Dean attended grade school and high school in Emerado. He graduated in the class of 1958. After graduation he attended...
Sharon Elaine Aaker
Oct 18, 2025
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to https://giving.classy.org/campaign/644067/donateTo watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/0xs3Chz1qio
Sharon E. Aaker, 62 of rural Drayton, North Dakota passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakota.
Sharon was born on January 29, 1963, the daughter of Norman and Audrey (Severson) Brodal in Grand Forks, North...
Russell C. Pauls
Oct 18, 2025
Russell C. Pauls, age 90, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Valley Senior Living Center - Woodside Village in Grand Forks, North Dakota, surrounded by the love of his family. As hard as it was for his family to let him go, they felt such joyful relief that he went straight to Jesus and...
Pamella Nelson
Oct 16, 2025
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Pamella Jo Nelson was born on April, 8th 1954 in Grand Forks, ND to Frank Joseph and Sophie Marie (Opyt) Griggs. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 16th, 2025.
Pam grew up and lived her entire life around Thompson, ND. She attended school...
Jane "Janie" Ann Alderson
Oct 13, 2025
Jane Alderson, 73, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2025. Born on October 28, 1951 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, she was the daughter of Dr. Thomas F. and Bernice Alderson.
Jane was a loving mother and grandmother. She dedicated her life to raising her two sons and was known for her kindness, devotion to the...
Wayne E. Swisher
Oct 13, 2025
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Wayne Swisher’s hard-working hands, accustomed to holding cups of his favorite hot coffee, came to rest on October 13th 2025. Surrounding him were the people he loved most; his best friend and beloved wife of 63 years Judy, his son Anthony and grandson Jacob, his son Jeremy with his...
Ruth Ann Jenson
Oct 12, 2025
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Ruth A. Jenson, 80 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Sunday, October 12, 2025, at her home under the care of hospice surrounded by her loving family.
Ruth was born on April 14, 1945, the daughter of William and Ida (Pokrzywinski) Lunski in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was raised...
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