In Our Care

John Leigh Bushaw

John Leigh Bushaw

Mar 19, 2023

To view a recording of John's funeral mass, click the following link,  https://youtu.be/XhvJJYTMiiM

John Leigh Bushaw, 81, Manvel, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, in his home.

John was born in Grand Forks, the son of Lawerence and Hannah (Fossum) Bushaw. He grew up in Manvel attending elementary school at Turtle River # 2 and graduated from Manvel High School. John...

Tracy Livingood

Tracy Livingood

Mar 17, 2023

Tracy Jean Livingood “Livi” 57 of Grand Forks, ND passed away peacefully at her home on March 17, 2023, after a tough battle with kidney disease.

She was born January 2, 1966, at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier, ND, to Jim and Lil Livingood.

At the age of 8, Tracy attended a few different schools. In 1977, she...

Craig Alan Parkhurst

Craig Alan Parkhurst

Mar 14, 2023

Craig Alan Parkhurst – July 19, 1987 to March 14, 2023

On March 14th, Craig Alan Parkhurst of Grand Forks, ND was called to heaven. 

Craig was a kind and thoughtful soul and will be missed and remembered by all who loved him dearly. Even though he worried us to death, he was someone who was taken too soon....

George A. Gunderson

George A. Gunderson

Mar 13, 2023

***Click the link below to view George's prayer service***

https://youtu.be/NZ77iFBHOhU

George Allen Gunderson, age 94, of rural Buxton, ND, peacefully went to his heavenly home early Monday, March 13, 2023 with his wife at his side.

George was born at the family home near Buxton on May 29, 1928 to George B. and Eliza (Braaten) Gunderson, the first of five...

Bob G. Thompson

Bob G. Thompson

Mar 11, 2023

Robert G. Thompson, age 70, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Altru Hospital.

Bob was born June 26, 1952 in Grand Forks, the son of Herman and Sally Thompson. Bob was raised in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 1970.

Bob was drafted and played for the Cincinnati Reds minor league team as...

Shirley Menard

Shirley Menard

Mar 10, 2023

Shirley Menard (Struckman) age 74, passed away at her home on Friday, March 10th, 2023.  She had her pups by her side.  A private family gathering will be held at a later date.  

She was survived by her loving pups Erik and Billy.  Also her husband Randy Menard, daughters Lisa Whelan, Kimberly Anderson and son Michael Menard.  

She...

Mary Elizabeth Thompson

Mary Elizabeth Thompson

Mar 9, 2023

Mary Elizabeth (Sullivan) Thompson passed away on March 9, 2023 at the Grand Forks hospital after a brief illness at the age of 87.

Mary (Betty) was born in Crookston, MN on February 24, 1936, the daughter of Gladys (Moan) and Earl Sullivan. She had a twin brother William (Billy) and an older sister Connie. After graduating from Crookston high...

Sharon Ann Bohn

Sharon Ann Bohn

Mar 7, 2023

***To view Sharon's funeral service, click the link below*** https://youtu.be/zLPqGp-dkzM Sharon A. Bohn, 76, Grand Forks, ND died Tuesday March 7th, 2023 at home. Sharon was born on July 12th, 1946 in Grand Forks, ND daughter of Edmund and Irene Matz. Sharon was raised in Grand Forks and was a graduate of Central High School in 1964. Sharon married Richard...

Tyler Jeffrey Semmens

Tyler Jeffrey Semmens

Mar 6, 2023

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/hDThMkz6OdQ 

Tyler Jeffrey Semmens was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on March 6, 2023. He was born on January 28, 2002, and adopted into the family of Gary and Karen Semmens on November 24, 2003. He graduated from Grafton High School in May 2021, and was participating...

Marie L. Anderson

Marie L. Anderson

Mar 4, 2023

To view a recording of Marie's funeral mass, click the following link,  https://youtu.be/oXxwtg5O-A8

 

September 9, 1940 – March 4, 2023

Marie Louise Stromme Anderson was born to Clarence Stromme and Pauline Zettler Olson Stromme in Devils Lake, ND on September 9, 1940. She was the only daughter of Clarence and could do no wrong.

Marie attended Noonan Township grade...

Ernest "Ernie" A Rud

Ernest "Ernie" A Rud

Mar 3, 2023

Ernest "Ernie" A. RudErnie, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023. He was born on April14, 1941, in Warren, MN; son of Carl & Clara Rud.  He was raised in MiddleRiver, MN, and later moved to Grand Forks, ND, in 1962.He worked as a truck driver most of his life for various employers in theGrand Forks area.  His...

Gordon Holtan

Gordon Holtan

Mar 2, 2023

Gordon Holtan, 93, Grand Forks, died Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

A celebration of life will be held later this summer.

Stephen Paul Matcha

Stephen Paul Matcha

Mar 1, 2023

Stephen P. Matcha, 60, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Woodside Village in Grand Forks, ND.

No formal services are planned at this time.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

 

Virgil Henry Bragg Jr

Virgil Henry Bragg Jr

Feb 26, 2023

Virgil Henry Bragg, Jr., 64, West Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at St. Catherine-North, Fargo, surrounded by his family. Virgil “Hank” was born October 16, 1958, in Tampa, FL, the son of Virgil Bragg, Sr., and Mary Lucille (Oliver) Bragg. He grew up, attended Tampa Hillsborough High and graduated in 1977. While in high school,...

Vickie Ann Lee

Vickie Ann Lee

Feb 24, 2023

To view the memorial service use this link: https://youtu.be/EJXv8fXeVBo

Vickie Ann (Wilde) Lee, 71, of Grand Forks, passed away on February 24, 2023, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. 

Vickie was born January 29, 1952, to parents Edwin and Eleanor Wilde of Grand Forks, North Dakota and resided in the city of Grand Forks.

She had three siblings;...

Ronald Allen Jones

Ronald Allen Jones

Feb 21, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Allen Jones, 75, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with systemic neuropathy, on February 21, 2023, under the loving care of the Altru nurses and the Red River Valley hospice team in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Ron was born on June 16, 1947, in Oneonta, New York, son of Allen Jones, and Elsie Platt Jones Ashly....

Doris A. Vinger

Doris A. Vinger

Feb 21, 2023

The service will be live streamed from United Lutheran Church. https://www.facebook.com/unitedgf 

Doris Vinger, 94, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her heavenly Father Tuesday morning on February 21 at Tufte Manor. She was so happy there and grateful for the care she was afforded at Tufte along with all the friends she made there.

 Doris was born...

Deloris J. Sande

Deloris J. Sande

Feb 20, 2023

Deloris Jean Bolton Sande was born November 29, 1932 in Inkster, North Dakota to Louis and Martha (Haug) Bolton.  She was the fourth of six children.  Deloris grew up in Inkster and graduated from Inkster High School in 1950.  

Deloris graduated from Aaker’s Business College in Grand Forks and was employed by the City Engineer’s Office.  Mutual friends introduced...

Lori Marie (Askjem) Johnson

Lori Marie (Askjem) Johnson

Feb 18, 2023

To view the memorial service for Lori, click the link below: https://vimeo.com/819913784?share=copy Loretta (Lori) Marie Askjem Johnson passed away peacefully on February 18, 2023, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks, surrounded by love, prayers, and family. Lori was born on March 16, 1956, to Arne and June Askjem in Grand Forks. She was raised and received her...

Patricia L. Kelly

Patricia L. Kelly

Feb 17, 2023

Patricia L. Kelly, 82, Grand Forks, died Friday, February 17, 2023 at Valley Senior Living on 42nd in Grand Forks.

Patricia Lorraine Golay, the daughter of Edwin Golay and Jacqueline (Smith) Golay, was born on January 12, 1941 in Los Angeles, California.  She attended school in Chico, California, graduated from Chico High School, and then graduated from Chico State University...