In Our Care

Ellen Ann Krom

Ellen Ann Krom

Mar 25, 2025

Ellen Ann Krom, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home in Grand Forks on March 25, 2025.

Raised in Niagara, ND, Ellen completed her early education before graduating from Larimore High School with the Class of 1970. Her nurturing spirit was evident from a young age. She became a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant at Northwood Nursing Home. A title she...

Darlene L. Rice

Darlene L. Rice

Mar 25, 2025

Darlene L. Rice, fondly known as “Rusty”, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Darlene was born to Louis and Florence Buerth May 26, 1934 in Berthold, North Dakota. She was 1 of 6 girls and 1 brother landing in the middle of the pack. After some moving around, they ended up in Grand Forks. She attended...

Nicole R. Sperle

Nicole R. Sperle

Mar 24, 2025

Nicole Rochelle Sperle passed away under the care of Moments Hospice on March 24, 2025. Nicki was born in Seoul, South Korea as “Got Nim Shin” on April 3, 1978, and was raised in Grand Forks by her loving parents, Kevin Sperle, Diane and Jay Gunderson. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School, Schroeder Junior High School and Red River...

Jeanette Thomson

Jeanette Thomson

Mar 23, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Jeanette Thomson (Burnell), who left us peacefully on March 23, 2025, at the age of 60. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Jeanette touched the lives of everyone she encountered with her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love.

Born on February 10, 1965, in International Falls, MN...

Kevin Craig Waddell

Kevin Craig Waddell

Mar 21, 2025

Kevin C. Waddell of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on March 21, 2025, in Grand Forks. Kevin was born on March 11, 1956, in Grand Forks. After graduating from Central High School in 1974, he entered the United States Navy on January 6, 1975, for active duty. He was trained as an aviation ordnance man with Fighter Squadron VF-191 at...

Kathleen "Kay" Georgia Patron

Kathleen "Kay" Georgia Patron

Mar 19, 2025

Kathleen "Kay" G. Patron, 85 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Altru Hospital.

Kay was born the daughter of William and Georgia (Maixner) Bosh on June 4, 1939, in Brocket, North Dakota. She was raised and educated in Brocket, North Dakota. Kay excelled at basketball during her high school years. She worked at MaBell Telephone Company...

Donald K. Tower

Donald K. Tower

Mar 18, 2025

Donald Knowlton Tower went home to Jesus on March 18, 2025, at the age of 70. 

Don was born on June 2, 1954, in a small town in Connecticut. He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, country music, being silly, being with family, and having fun with friends. He worked hard for many years as a carpenter, building some of the structures in...

Shirley A. Gravning

Shirley A. Gravning

Mar 18, 2025

Shirley Ann Gravning left this earth on the evening of March 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. We will miss her beyond words but are so thankful to know she is rejoicing in heaven with her husband Carmen, who went to get things ready for her arrival exactly one month earlier.

A family directed Memorial service for both...

Melvin Freise

Melvin Freise

Mar 16, 2025

Melvin "Mel" Frise, 78, Grand Forks, died Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia. 

Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, in North Dakota State Veteran's Cemetery, Mandan, North Dakota.

Lisa S. Malterud

Lisa S. Malterud

Mar 15, 2025

Lisa Susan Malterud, age 56, resident of Grand Forks, ND died on March 15, 2025, at her home.

Lisa Susan Strobeen was born on November 24, 1968, in Grand Forks, ND to Alan and Susan (Nyhus) Strobeen. She attended school in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1986. She was blessed with the birth of...

Jacqueline Sharps Jacobs

Jacqueline Sharps Jacobs

Mar 14, 2025

Jacqueline Sharp Jacobs, 72, of Emerado, ND, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. She was born on October 31, 1952, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Rufus D. Sharp, Sr., and Chestina Barge Sharp. She was the youngest of five children.

Jackie accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Cobb Bethel A.M.E. Church in Atlanta, GA....

Rosella "Rosie" Anderson

Rosella "Rosie" Anderson

Mar 13, 2025

 To view a recording of the Monday night prayer service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/xABD-H8NQB8 To view a recording of the Funeral Service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/cdu1s7bmgs4 

Rosella Elizabeth "Rosie" Hillebrand Hamre Anderson, 98 years and 9 months old, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, formerly of Michigan, North Dakota, and formally of Niagara, North Dakota died Thursday, March 13, 2025, peacefully...

William David Walker

William David Walker

Mar 10, 2025

With heavy hearts and much love, we are sad to announce the passing of William (Bill) David Walker, our loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. After a very sudden illness Bill passed surrounded by the love and prayers of those who held him dear on Monday, March 10th, 2025.

Bill is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Catherine;...

Ken Rausch

Ken Rausch

Mar 9, 2025

Kenneth “Ken” Raymond Rausch of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away in his home on March 9th, 2025. Ken was preceded in death by his mother, Victoria (Traut) Rausch, father, Leo Rausch, and his brother Dennis Rausch. Ken is survived by several siblings, and his children; Cherae Rausch, Travis (Katie) Rausch, and Rebecca (Curtis) Kihlstrom, and his grandchildren; Karsen Riedmiller,...

Adam Granados

Adam Granados

Mar 8, 2025

Adam Granados, 55 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Adam was born on May 21, 1969, the son of Ernesto and Alicia (Solis) Granados in Shamrock, Texas. He was raised in Midland, Texas. Adam moved to Grafton, North Dakota and worked as a farm laborer for area farmers. He was...

Beverly Comeau Brusegaard

Beverly Comeau Brusegaard

Mar 8, 2025

Beverly Comeau Brusegaard, 85, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Beverly Ann Palloch was born December 25, 1939 in West Fargo, ND. She was raised in West Fargo and graduated from high school there in 1958. Beverly married Maurice Comeau on August 15, 1959, in West Fargo. They lived in Hoyt Lakes,...

Lee R. Walberg

Lee R. Walberg

Mar 8, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/KKyUS0lcSZw Lee Rodger Walberg, age 39, of Hatton, North Dakota, died Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by the love of his family.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Amundson Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Forks,...

Beverly A. Brown

Beverly A. Brown

Mar 8, 2025

 To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/Gvsk9-1t-ok 

Beverly A. Brown, age 78, of Grand Forks, died Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Amundson Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Forks, North Dakota with Deacon Jamie Travers officiating. A...

Robbie J. Compeau

Robbie J. Compeau

Mar 7, 2025

Robbie J. Compeau, age 66, of Grand Forks, died Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Robbie James Compeau was born August 26, 1958, in Cavalier, North Dakota to James Compeau and Mary Goulet. Robbie graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1976, following graduation he continued his education and training in the automotive...

Richard Olmstead

Richard Olmstead

Mar 7, 2025

Richard Olmstead, 72, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2025.

Richard was born on August 28,1952, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Frank and Annabelle Olmstead. He graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1970. After high school, he worked at the Colonial Pancake House where he met his wife Debbie. They married in 1974. He...