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Lynn Perry Bye

Lynn Perry Bye

Mar 6, 2024

Lynn P. Bye, age 62, resident of East Grand Forks, MN, died peacefully on March 6, 2024, at his home.

Lynn Perry Bye was born in Grand Forks, ND on October 13, 1961, to the Late Floyd and Kathleen (Chase) Bye. Lynn was raised by his parents Floyd and Marie Bye. He attended Red River High School and graduated with...

Dale Leonard Bruski

Dale Leonard Bruski

Mar 5, 2024

To view a recording of Dale's funeral service, click the following link: https://youtu.be/ka7kUNcsz-I

 

Dale L. Bruski, 66 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota died Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota. 

Dale was born on October 29, 1957, the son of Leonard and Virginia (Weir) Bruski in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was raised and...

Everett C. Knudsvig

Everett C. Knudsvig

Mar 2, 2024

Everett Curtis Knudsvig, 88, of Grand Forks, ND passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Everett was born April 18, 1935, on the family farm near Buxton, ND in the same house his  father and siblings were born. He was the 5th of 6 sons of Christopher and Emma (Kveen) Knudsvig. He was baptized at Ny Stavanger Lutheran Church, Buxton, ND...

Shannon Marie Quern

Shannon Marie Quern

Mar 1, 2024

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Shannon Marie Quern, 56, of Fisher, MN passed away on Friday, March 1st, 2024, at home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Shannon was born October 17th, 1967, in Crookston, MN to Darryl and Lenaye (Farder) Quern. She was a graduate of East...

William L. Stewart

William L. Stewart

Mar 1, 2024

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William Lee Stewart, 91, Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Gilby, ND, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks.

He was born in Fargo, ND on June 3, 1932, to John Colin and Eleanor (Trowbridge) Stewart. Even though his...

William "Bill" Morris

William "Bill" Morris

Feb 29, 2024

William “Bill” Morris, aged 60, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on Thursday, February 29th, 2024.

Bill was born on April 3rd, 1963, in London, Kentucky, to Raymond and Geneva (Reynolds) Morris. Bill enjoyed his collection of guns and showed them off often. He was an active dart player and played in several tournaments. Bill loved to go camping...

Jerry Pairez

Jerry Pairez

Feb 26, 2024

Jerry Pairez was born to Natalia Pairez on September 2nd, 1960. He departed this earthly life on February 26th, 2024. 

Jerry moved to the United States when he was just 18 years old. With all odds stacked against him he learned fluent English, and developed his love for music. Jerry was one with rock and roll. He cherished his...

Vidette M. Knain

Vidette M. Knain

Feb 22, 2024

Vidette Marie Knain, 90, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by her side on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024. 

Vidette was born June 1, 1933, in Northwood, ND the daughter of Thomas & LouElla (Evanson) Olson. She attended Logan Center until 8th grade. The family moved their home to Northwood and schooling continued until graduation from Northwood School...

Beverly Jean Garster

Beverly Jean Garster

Feb 22, 2024

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Beverly Jean Garster, 93 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Beverly was born on February 13, 1931, the daughter of Damas and Jeanette (Sabourin) French in Grafton, North Dakota. She was raised and...

Paul Wayne Erickson

Paul Wayne Erickson

Feb 22, 2024

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Paul Wayne Erickson was born to Ralph and Esther (Haaseth) Erickson on June 30th, 1940, in Warren, Minnesota.  He passed away on February 22nd, 2024 surrounded by his daughter, grandson and friends.  He grew up on the family farm outside of Alvarado, Minnesota.  He graduated high school...

William Larence Madsen

William Larence Madsen

Feb 21, 2024

William L. Madsen, 34, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2024, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota. Despite all the best efforts of the heroic medical team at Altru, William simply couldn’t recover from his injuries. The family of William would like to thank that team and everyone who provided care and comfort to...

Todd Phelps

Todd Phelps

Feb 21, 2024

Todd V. Phelps, age  59, Grand Forks, passed away  on Wednesday, February 21, 2024  in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks with family at his side after a four year battle with colon cancer. 

 

Todd was born on February 26, 1964 to Ronald and Clara (Fain) Phelps. He attended schools in Grand Forks, graduating from Red River High School in 1982.  Todd enjoyed...

Dorothy Manz

Dorothy Manz

Feb 19, 2024

To watch a recording of the evening prayer service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/HPh21vmjQTE 

To watch a recording of the Memorial Service, please us the link: https://youtu.be/o8_iB2K6T18  Dorothy Manz, 89, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024. She was born on July 7, 1934 to Roy and Clara (Holm) Edman on the family farm. She graduated from Alvarado High School in 1952 and...

Loubelle Frances Halas

Loubelle Frances Halas

Feb 18, 2024

Loubelle F. Halas passed away at Altru Hospital on February 18, 2024, as a result of complications associated with a fall four days earlier. Loubelle lived the last four days of her life in the ICU, with her loved ones supporting her.   She was fortunate to live more than 92 years on her own terms.  She was adamant that she...

Rhonda M. Anderson

Rhonda M. Anderson

Feb 17, 2024

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Rhonda May Anderson, born on August 22nd, 1948, in Grand Forks, ND, peacefully passed away on February 17th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Her enduring spirit of resilience, independence, and positivity touched the lives of many. She worked various jobs in Grand Forks and never missed a...

Eleanore Loing

Eleanore Loing

Feb 16, 2024

Eleanore (Penny) F. Loing, 93 of Grand Forks passed away at Valley Transitional Care in Grand Forks, ND on Friday, February 16, 2024.

Eleanore was born the daughter of Edward and Mary (Wojciechowski) Gonshorowski in Minto, ND on November 25, 1930. Ellie graduated from a rural Minto high school in 1948.

Eleanore moved to & worked various jobs in Grand...

Joseph Gerald Hunt Jr.

Joseph Gerald Hunt Jr.

Feb 14, 2024

Joseph G. Hunt Jr., age 81, longtime resident of Larimore, ND, died on February 14, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Larimore.

Joseph “Joe” Gerald Hunt Jr. was born on December 29, 1942, in Grand Forks, ND to Kathleen V. (McCabe) and Joseph Gerald Hunt Sr. Joe was raised with his sisters: Mary and Colleen in Larimore. He grew...

Judy M Christianson

Judy M Christianson

Feb 12, 2024

To view a copy of Judy's graveside service, click the following link, https://youtu.be/y7UHuOvpK4E 

Judy M. Christianson, 85, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia, Grand Forks.

Judy was born on October 22, 1938 in Grand Forks, the daughter of Mae and Milton Christianson of Pembina, ND. Judy was the first baby to use...

Claire Moen

Claire Moen

Feb 12, 2024

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Claire Skarperud Moen, 72, Grand Forks, ND, passed away in her home on Monday, February 12, 2024. 

Claire was born May 11, 1951 in Mayville, ND, the daughter of Leon and Agnes (Molvig) Skarperud. She was raised in Mayville and graduated from Mayville High School. She...

Renee D. Kyser

Renee D. Kyser

Feb 12, 2024

Renee D. Kyser, age 58, life long resident of Grand Forks, ND, died on February 12, 2024 at Altru Hospital.

Renee was born on April 24th 1965, in Grand Forks, ND, to Charles and Mary (Gagnon) Rew. She is survived by her children: Ryan Wilkie, Evan Hume, and Shelton Rew; brother, Robbie Rew and sister, Roxanne Rew. She is preceded...