In Our Care
Dale A. Smith
Dec 16, 2022
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Dale Allen Smith, 68, of Grand Forks, ND died December 16, 2022 surrounded by his family at home in Grand Forks, ND.
Dale Smith was born June 17th, 1954 in Carrington, ND the son of Lloyd and Lucille (Auer) Smith. He grew up in Jamestown, ND ,...
David R Smith
Dec 16, 2022
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David Ralph Smith, age 91, was born June 1, 1931, in Joliette, ND. David passed to glory December 16, 2022, of natural causes, at Northwood Deaconess Health Center Nursing Home. David was the son of Ralph and Sarah (Dahlquist) Smith.
David graduated High School at Joliette, ND,...
Gerald L. Mutcher
Dec 15, 2022
Gerald L. Mutcher, 74, died on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks. Gerald was born on June 19, 1948 in Langdon, North Dakota to Rudolph and Bertha (Anderson) Mutcher. On February 16, 1972, Gerald married Vicky Eley in Grand Forks, where they made their home. Gerald worked as a mechanic and foreman for...
Amy Bugbee
Dec 15, 2022
Amy Lou Bugbee, 91, of Grand Forks ND passed away at home on December 15, 2022.
She was born in Sharon ND on June 24, 1931. Daughter of Edwin Albert Walters and
Alice (Foss) Walters. On February 17,1951 she married Melvin Bugbee in Phoenix AL.
Following Mel’s military service, they moved to Hawthorne CA to help in the war effort....
Garvin Loyd Stevens
Dec 14, 2022
To view the memorial service, click the link below: https://vimeo.com/784594203 Garvin Stevens, 88, Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022. Garvin Loyd Stevens was born July 18, 1934, in Arnegard, ND, the son of Loyd and Tilla (Stenseth) Stevens. He attended school in Watford City, ND and Nampa, ID, and graduated from Williston High School in 1953....
Ellen Lindquist
Dec 14, 2022
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Ellen Lindquist, 83, passed away on December 14, 2022, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.
Ellen was born on January 26, 1939, in McVille, ND, the daughter of Orlo & Myrtle (Koth) Tverberg. She grew up in Aneta, ND, where she attended school.
She then worked at C&R Cleaners were she eventually...
Marilyn K. Gunderson
Dec 14, 2022
Marilyn Kay Gunderson of Grand Forks, ND passed away on December 14, 2022 at the age of 82. Marilyn was the daughter of James Russell McDonald and Mary (Green) McDonald and sister to Mary (McDonald) Melberg. Marilyn was born in Halstad, MN and grew up surrounded by family in Caledonia, ND. After graduating high school in Caledonia, she attended Mayville...
Wendell Ekness
Dec 14, 2022
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Wendell "Pete" Ekness, 56, died December 14, 2022 at home.
Wendell Lee Ekness was born April 6, 1966 in Grand Forks, ND to Carmein "Cub" and Avis Ekness after giving Mom false labor during the blizzard of '66 in March.
Wendell was a talented artist who made...
Emily R. Hellyer
Dec 13, 2022
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Emily Rae Hellyer, 19, Babbitt, MN and formerly of Grand Forks, ND, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, in Babbitt after a years-long battle with mental illness.
Emily was born February 1, 2003, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of George and Rachel (Hemmes) Hellyer. She was raised and educated in...
Danny Johnson
Dec 12, 2022
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Danny Jerome Johnson, 74, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 after a five-year battle with cancer.
Danny was born April 10, 1948, in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Norman and Juliet (Neste) Johnson. He grew up west of St....
Veronica A. Stadstad
Dec 11, 2022
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Veronica Ann Stadstad, 78, of Manvel, ND, died Sunday, December 11, 2022, in Valley Transitions Care Unit, Grand Forks.
Veronica was born December 18, 1943, to Gervase and Eunice (Foerster) Devine. She graduated from Manvel High School in 1961, the last class to graduate high school from...
Oliver "Jim" Braaten
Dec 11, 2022
Oliver James “Jim” Braaten March 6, 1939 – December 11, 2022 Jim was born in Mekinock, ND on March 6, 1939, to Pete and Nellie Braaten. He graduated in 1957 from Manvel High School and joined the United States Army in 1962. After leaving the Army, he moved to Everett, Washington, where he worked at Associated Sand and Gravel for...
Pearl J. Berge
Dec 10, 2022
Pearl J Berge, 98, passed away peacefully December 10, 2022, in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her loving family.
Pearl was born July 14, 1924, to Oscar and Randine Quanrud in Mekinock, ND. She grew up on the family farm near Mekinock and received her education in a rural one room country school.
On October 30, 1947, a perfect union...
Loretta Heyd
Dec 9, 2022
Loretta Heyd, 96, of Grand Forks, went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Altru Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Loretta Nitschke Heyd was born November 20, 1926, the daughter of Gotfried and Dorothea (Schock) Nitschke, in Ashley, North Dakota. She grew up on the family farm. She received her education in a rural one room...
Robert (Bob) Rowan, Jr.
Dec 5, 2022
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Robert (Bob) Henry Rowan, Jr., 91, Grand Forks, North Dakota, formerly of Lincoln, ND, died at home on December 5, 2022. Robert was born on December 25, 1930, to Robert Sr. and Amelia (Rennick) Rowan in Minot, North Dakota. He was baptized in Sawyer, ND. While growing...
Mary Ellen Morgan
Dec 4, 2022
Mary Ellen Adickes was born in Silver Creek Township, MN on December 30, 1942 to Clarence and Dorothy (Van Lith) Adickes. She graduated from Buffalo (MN) High School in 1960. After high school, Mary enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington DC. She was proud to have marched in John...
Judy A. Graves
Dec 3, 2022
***UPDATED 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023*** Due to weather and travel difficulties, a memorial service will be planned later in the spring. Judith Ann Graves (nee` Hoerer) was born in Rolla, ND. She was the 6th born in a family of 12. Judi was baptized at Hansboro Lutheran Church. She attended grade school at Picton, one year in Hansboro,...
Lorilee "Lori" Adams
Dec 2, 2022
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Lorilee ‘Lori’ Christine Adams passed away to her heavenly home on December 2, 2022 with her mother and sister present. Lori was born on 7/30/1977 in Northwood, ND at 4:02 AM, to Michael J Adams and Lynda Adams Vanderhoof.
Lori grew up within the Holmes Community where she was confirmed...
James L. Nelson
Dec 2, 2022
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Jim was born on September 6th, 1932, in Rolla, North Dakota to Carl C. and Nellie (Smith) Nelson. His early education was in various North Dakota schools. He graduated from Portal High School. He then attended the North Dakota School of Forestry for two years, studying wildlife management. He...
Richard Glen Miner
Nov 30, 2022
On Wednesday, November 30th 2022, Richard Glen Miner an amazing father, grandfather, husband, business leader and friend died at the age of 94 at his "Creekside" home in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Richard was born February 2nd, 1928 in Harvey, North Dakota to Glen Edward Miner and Marcia Cussons Miner. He was preceded in death by his only sibling Robert...


