In Our Care

Gordon Emil Severinson

Gordon Emil Severinson

Nov 23, 2022

Our beloved husband and father, Gordon passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday night, November 23, 2022, in Grand Forks at the age of 66.

Gordon was the youngest son born to Harold LeRoy & Berniece Eleanor (Hagen) Severinson, on August 28, 1956.    He was born at the Deaconess Hospital in Grand Forks.

He went to primary school at...

Shirley Vakoc

Shirley Vakoc

Nov 23, 2022

**Use this link to view the visitation: https://youtu.be/dq7p560w8zM 

To view a recording of Shirley's funeral service, click the following link.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-0drklteOc&feature=youtu.be 

Shirley Vakoc, passed away in her home at Pioneer House in Fargo, North Dakota,  surrounded by family on November 23rd, 2022.

Shirley Mae Johanson Vakoc was born to Daniel and Mildred (Nyhus) Johanson on October 5, 1938,...

Judith G. Wenlund

Judith G. Wenlund

Nov 22, 2022

**To view the service use this link: https://youtu.be/C0DdDDhRTyo 

Judith G. “Judy” Wenlund,  82, Grand Forks, ND, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia, Grand Forks.

Judith Gaynell Nyberg, the daughter of Oscar and Dolores (Stevens) Nyberg was born at Edmore, North Dakota  on January 14, 1940.  She was raised and educated at St. Thomas, North...

Lyla Ann Knudson

Lyla Ann Knudson

Nov 20, 2022

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/Usiz4DslTVQ 

Lyla Ann Knudson, 87 of Grand Forks, ND died Sunday November 20th at Altru Hospital. She went peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones. Lyla was born at home on June 14, 1935, on a farm near Derrick, ND to Henry and Alma Nelson. She was...

Norman Donald Heron

Norman Donald Heron

Nov 18, 2022

Norman Donald Heron, 70, passed away peacefully Friday, November 18, 2022, at Edgewood Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND.  Norm was born March 18, 1952, in Carrington, ND to Donald and Gladys (Peck) Heron. He grew up and attended school in Cathay, ND, graduating from high school in 1970.  He then attended Valley City State College in Valley City, ND,...

Lula Mae Bry

Lula Mae Bry

Nov 18, 2022

To view a copy of Lula's funeral service, click the following link, https://youtu.be/Ey9PL-aGEv8 Lula Mae Bry, 97, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at home. Lula Mae Kinney was born November 8, 1925 in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Leo and Leona (Jones) Kinney. She was raised and educated in Manvel, ND. She attended Deaconess Nursing...

Gregory Lee Bakke

Gregory Lee Bakke

Nov 14, 2022

**Use this link to view the service: https://youtu.be/o7PvdXDSNT4

Gregory Lee Bakke, 71, passed away at his home on Monday, November 14, 2022, in Grand Forks, ND. 

Greg was born on July 10, 1951 the second son of Gene and Betty Anne Bakke in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He grew up as a small child in the Fargo/Moorhead area before...

Roberta Mason

Roberta Mason

Nov 11, 2022

Roberta (Bobbi) Beaudry Mason, aged 78, of Grand Forks passed away on November 11, 2022, after a battle with cancer.  Bobbi was born on July 3, 1944, in Fargo, the eldest child to Eunice and Richard Jarvis.  Bobbi graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead and began a teaching career that would eventually lead her to teaching...

Lloyd Raymond Edwards

Lloyd Raymond Edwards

Nov 11, 2022

Lloyd Edwards, 99, Grand Forks, N.D., died Friday, November 11, 2022 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

Lloyd was born in Clay County, Minnesota on May 27, 1923, the son of Ole & Ella (Swenson) Edwards.

He grew up and attended schools in the Wolverton, MN area.

He served in France in the US Army during WWII.

On December 22,1953...

Cheryl Joy Gilbertson

Cheryl Joy Gilbertson

Nov 11, 2022

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

Cheryl Joy Gilbertson (Odegaard) passed away at Good Samaritan Nursing home in Larimore, ND on November 11, 2022, after a long battle with Dementia. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.

Cheryl Joy was born on June 6, 1943 in Fargo, ND to Oscar ”Ockie” and Gladyce...

Frances Greer

Frances Greer

Nov 10, 2022

Frances Greer, 89, died Thursday November 10th, 2022 at her home in Bemidji, Minnesota.

Frances was born in Grafton, North Dakota on March 12th, 1933 to Leonard and Clara (Larson) Cawley. She attended school at Inkster and Grand forks graduating from Central High School in Grand Forks.

She married Ronald Greer on October 24th, 1953 in Grand Forks. They lived...

Thomas Leake

Thomas Leake

Nov 10, 2022

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/g9gs50JcFPQ 

Thomas Allen Leake, 75, of Emerado, ND, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Fork, ND, surrounded by his wife and children.

Tom was born on January 2, 1947, in Grand Forks, the oldest child of Allen and Donna (McGrath) Leake. Tom...

Mary Ann Gagnon

Mary Ann Gagnon

Nov 9, 2022

To view a copy of Mary's memorial service, click the following link,  https://youtu.be/aNXm7OZOQiQ

Mary Ann Gagnon, 82, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at home.

Mary Ann Davidson was born December 28, 1939 in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Ole and Lily (Holter) Davidson. She was raised and educated in Grand Forks. Mary worked for many...

Roberto Garcia

Roberto Garcia

Nov 9, 2022

Roberto Garcia, 35, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in Altru Hospital.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Amundson Funeral Home.

Formal services will be held in Laredo, Texas.

Journey Stafford

Journey Stafford

Nov 8, 2022

Journey Ashanti Ann Rose Stafford, infant daughter of Ja’Haun and Rachael (Praska) Stafford, Grand Forks, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Surviving family members are her parents, Rachael and Ja’Haun Stafford; sisters, Jada Stafford, Jahzelle Stafford, and Jazmine Stafford; brother, Jahziah Stafford; grandparents, Wayne and Sally Praska; grandmother, Karen Jones; grandfather, John Stafford; and...

Doris Ann Mathues

Doris Ann Mathues

Nov 8, 2022

Doris Mathues, 81, Grand Forks, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022 in Valley Senior Living on 42nd St., Grand Forks. Doris Mathues (Dauphanais) was born April 22, 1941 in Wallhalla, ND to Celine and Charles Dauphanais. She spent her childhood in Wallhalla then moved to Bozeman, Montana where she enjoyed the outdoors. Upon moving to Grand Forks she met her future...

Marvelyn Bohach

Marvelyn Bohach

Nov 7, 2022

Marvelyn Bohach of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on November 7, 2022. 

Marvelyn was born June 18, 1937, in Veblen, SD, the daughter of Ray & Ellen (Hilleson) Ives.  She grew up near Veblen, SD, baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church.  She graduated at Veblen High School in 1955 and Northern State Teacher’s College in Aberdeen, SD in...

Gary "Radar" Kosmatka

Gary "Radar" Kosmatka

Nov 7, 2022

Gary “Radar” Kosmatka, 65, Warsaw  ND, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Gary John Kosmatka was born October 30, 1957 in Grafton  ND, the son of Julian and Phoebe (Ebertowski) Kosmatka. Gary attended schools in Warsaw and Grafton. He worked on the family farm before going to work for American Crystal Sugar Co. in...

Phyllis C. Felchle

Phyllis C. Felchle

Nov 5, 2022

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/3_R2mLQ4rBk 

Phyllis Catherine (McGuire) Felchle, 85, passed away peacefully in the early morning of November 5th, 2022 at NC Little Hospice House in Edina, MN. 

Phyllis was born on February 3, 1937 to Joseph and Catherine (Nogosek) McGuire in Kensal, ND.   She graduated from Kensal High School...

Karen L. Dalager

Karen L. Dalager

Oct 30, 2022

Karen's funeral service will be livestreamed from Trinity Free Lutheran Church. Click the following link, 

http://trinityfreegf.org/sermons/karen-dalager/

https://youtu.be/yGgbtQY0bfg 

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints” (Psalm 116:15). Karen Lynette Dalager was born on May 13, 1946, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Arthur and Helena (nee ­­­­­Johnson) Moe. She was baptized as an...