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Earl Dean Bridgman

Earl Dean Bridgman

May 7, 2022

Earl D. Bridgman, 83, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Services are pending..

Evelyn Eisenzimmer

Evelyn Eisenzimmer

May 6, 2022

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

Evelyn Powers Eisenzimmer, age 101, died May 6, 2022 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia Rd., Grand Forks, ND.  She was born April 3rd 1921 in Devils Lake, North Dakota and was the daughter of Morris and Mary (Eisile) Powers. She graduated from Devils Lake North Dakota...

Dr. Roger W. Melvold

Dr. Roger W. Melvold

May 6, 2022

Roger Wayne Melvold

March 21, 1946 - May 6, 2022

 

Roger was born in Wadena MN to Sam Reder Melvold and Palma (Ronning) Melvold. He grew up in Henning MN and graduated from Henning High School in 1964. Roger enrolled at Moorhead State University in 1964 graduating with a degree in Biology in 1968.He earned his PhD from the...

Carole M. Boner

Carole M. Boner

May 6, 2022

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Carole M. Boner (Lake), 73, Grand Forks, ND passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Carole was born on January 4, 1949 in Rugby, ND to Willis & Marie Lake.  She attended school in Wolford, ND and worked at the Wolford Café...

Esther M. Lind

Esther M. Lind

May 5, 2022

Esther M. Lind, 96. Grand Forks, ND, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

 

Suzanne Kime

Suzanne Kime

May 3, 2022

On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, Suzanne Kime, passed away peacefully at the age of 88, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks with family by her side. 

Sue was born on June 10, 1933, to Ruth and John Kime in Springfield, Ohio. Later, she was adopted by her mother’s second husband, Lawrence VanBuskirk. After high school, Sue enlisted in the...

Derek L. Murach

Derek L. Murach

May 2, 2022

Derek Murach died unexpectantly on Monday, May 2, 2022, from Covid complications.

Derek was born in Grand Forks to Lane and Connie (Nordstrom) Murach, joining big sister, Traci Linn. Derek attended schools in Gilby, Emerado and Grand Forks before moving to the Anne Carlsen Center in Jamestown, ND. He graduated in 2006 at the age of 21 and moved to...

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

May 1, 2022

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Richard “Dick” Dean Taylor, age 77 passed away in his home, surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, May 1st, 2022.

            Dick was born March 4, 1945, to Robert and Stella Taylor. Dick was the second of seven children. He lived the first nine years of his life in Fort Peck, MT. He...

Clifford Horner

Clifford Horner

Apr 28, 2022

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Clifford Harry Horner, age 85 passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Clifford "Tip" Horner was born April 11, 1937, to Clyde M. and Lillie A. (Kvalevog) Horner in Rock Lake, North Dakota.  Clifford grew up and attended school in Rock Lake, where...

Vilma A. Thompson

Vilma A. Thompson

Apr 27, 2022

To view a copy of Vilma's funeral service, click the following link,  https://youtu.be/JjWGNdv6mkI

 

Vilma A. Thompson, 88, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

Vilma Adeline Thompson, daughter of Louis and Agnes (Machal) Zak was born January 24, 1934 in Grand Forks, ND. She attended rural schools in Minnesota and graduated...

Jillynne M. Nesland

Jillynne M. Nesland

Apr 27, 2022

Jillynne Nesland, 57, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away at home suddenly on Wednesday April 27, 2022.

Jillynne is survived and will be dearly missed by her 5 children, Travis (Sandy) Hensrud, Andrew Vavrina, Justin (Haley) Vavrina, Tiffany Vavrina, Derrick Nesland; and 7 grandchildren, Shelby and Aiyella Hensrud, Rowyn, Theadora and Rylee Vavrina, and Avarie and Cole Lacefield. She...

Wayne Kolstad

Wayne Kolstad

Apr 26, 2022

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Wayne Kolstad, 88, Grand Forks, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at home. His accordion is now silenced.

Wayne Rodney Kolstad, the son of Martin and Evelyn (Marberg) Kolstad was born on July 27, 1933 at Thompson, North Dakota.  He attended schools at Thompson and Reynolds, ND, graduating from high school at Reynolds. ...

Robert "Bobby" Freestone

Robert "Bobby" Freestone

Apr 26, 2022

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Robert "Bobby" Freestone, 36, passed away at his home in Grand Forks, ND, on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, surrounded by his family. 

Bobby was born September 27, 1985, at the Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, NE, the son of Ronald Freestone and Yolanda (Oliva) Price.

He worked at various restaurants...

Donald "Don" Olson

Donald "Don" Olson

Apr 25, 2022

The video for Don's funeral is linked below:

https://youtu.be/bGNdG6jdWX0

 

Donald ‘Don’ John Olson, 83, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Grand Forks, ND, passed away surrounded by family on April 25, 2022.

Don was born on July 7, 1938, to Carl and Lauretta (Glockner) Olson, in Grand Forks, ND. He grew up in Grand Forks and graduated from Central...

David "Dave" Aker

David "Dave" Aker

Apr 23, 2022

David Michael Aker, age 66, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away with family surrounding him on Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Rochester, MN.

 

David Michael Aker was born in Crookston, MN on April 2, 1956, to Milton and Grace (Ostgarden) Aker. He spent the first part of his younger years growing up in Fertile, MN where his love...

Beverly Whitcomb

Beverly Whitcomb

Apr 22, 2022

Beverly Whitcomb, 89, Grand Forks, died Friday, April 22, 2022 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks.

Beverly Ann Wanda Schmid was born on December 17, 1932, the daughter of Carl and Hazel (Onerheim) Schmid, in Minnewaukan, N. D. She graduated from Minnewaukan High School in 1950 and then enrolled in nurses training at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, N.D. After graduating...

George Leonard Payne

George Leonard Payne

Apr 21, 2022

George L. Payne, 80, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Memorial Service: TBA- Friday, April 29 in Park Rapids, MN.

Dean R. Loiland

Dean R. Loiland

Apr 19, 2022

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

Dean R Loiland, 63, died April 19, 2022 at his rural Thompson home.  

Dean was born to Julian Loiland and Geneva (Sylvester) Loiland on December 26, 1958 in Grand Forks, ND. He was the youngest of four boys. He attended Thompson Public School kindergarten through grade...

Richard Dennis Gordon Hanson

Richard Dennis Gordon Hanson

Apr 16, 2022

Richard Dennis Gordon Hanson, 81, died on April 16, 2022 at his home in Grand Forks. Richard was one of seven children born to Ingebret and Agnet (Strom) Gordon. Richard lived most of his life in Grand Forks and the surrounding areas. He served in the U.S. Army. He married Carol Korrgarden in 1967. Richard is survived by his sisters,...

Clara B. Laughlin

Clara B. Laughlin

Apr 16, 2022

Clara B. Laughlin, 92, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia, Grand Forks.

Clara Bergliot Knutson was born June 12, 1929 in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Gunder and Gunhild Knutson (Haugen).  She was raised and educated in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School.  She earned her bachelor’s degree...