In Our Care

JoEllyn Gladys Heron

JoEllyn Gladys Heron

Feb 20, 2022

JoEllyn Gladys (Clow) Heron, 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.  She was born August 30, 1950, in Hallock, MN, to Willie and Gladys (Giffen) Clow.  JoEllyn (Joey) grew up and attended school in St. Vincent & Humboldt, MN graduating from high school in 1968. 

Joey was a loving mother...

Ronald Dekowski

Ronald Dekowski

Feb 19, 2022

It is with great sadness that we share that our much loved husband, father and grandfather Ronald D. Dekowski, 74, died unexpectedly, on February 19, 2022, in United Hospital, St. Paul, MN from heart complications. His wife and daughter were by his side. He was born February 16, 1948 in Buffalo, NY, the son of Stanislaus and Helen (Kubiak) Dekowski....

Margaret "Corky" Ann Johnson

Margaret "Corky" Ann Johnson

Feb 16, 2022

Margaret "Corky" Ann Johnson, 85, of Roosevelt, MN, passed away on February 16, 2022 in Roosevelt, MN. 

Margaret Ann “Corky” Johnson, the daughter of James N and Helen (Sorrells) Dunn was born December 19, 1936 in Granite City, Illinois and passed on to her heavenly home February 16, 2022 at the age of 85.

Margaret grew up in the...

Debra Nelson

Debra Nelson

Feb 12, 2022

THE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR DEBRA NELSON WILL BE HELD AS SCHEDULED. There will be a live stream of the funeral service provided by Holy Family Church on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/holyfamilygf 

Debra Lea Nelson, 69, of Grand Forks, N.D., passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, February 12, 2022 after a short illness at Altru Hospital.

Deb was born...

Robert "Bob" Polkinghorne

Robert "Bob" Polkinghorne

Feb 11, 2022

To view a recording of Robert's Air Force flag presentation, click the following link  https://youtu.be/O_6PwWmgwEU

 

Robert “Bob” Polkinghorne, 82, Emerado, ND, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Bob was born January 30, 1940 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, the son of Thomas and Caroline (Roberts) Polkinghorne. He was raised in Iron Mountain and graduated...

Thomas "Tom" Russell Sannes Jr.

Thomas "Tom" Russell Sannes Jr.

Feb 11, 2022

Thomas “Tommy” R. Sannes, Jr, 53, of Grand Forks, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, in his home. Tommy was born on Thursday, January 16, 1969, in Grand Forks, ND, the son of the late Thomas R. Sannes and the late Gail (Fladeland) Perry.

Tommy was a life-long resident of Grand Forks which was the only place he loved to...

Ernest Arthur Rethemeier

Ernest Arthur Rethemeier

Feb 11, 2022

**You can view the service by using this link: https://youtu.be/xw7bKODbOVI

Ernest Arthur Rethemeier, 82, of Arvilla, ND, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, in Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks, ND. Ernest was born September 27, 1939, in Grand Forks, ND, the son of George and Mabel (Visness) Rethemeier. He attended country school in Mekinock Township and...

Milton R. Nelson

Milton R. Nelson

Feb 10, 2022

**You may view the funeral service by using this link: https://youtu.be/lu59su2E2zQ

Milton R. Nelson, age 88, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 10, 2022, after a long illness.

Milton Robert Nelson was born July 29, 1933 to Lars and Elizabeth (McDonald) Nelson in Brenna Township.  At the age of 7, Milt (Punky) moved to Newfolden,...

John Aaron Shafer

John Aaron Shafer

Feb 6, 2022

John A. Shafer, 71, a US Air Force Veteran for 20 years. Peacefully went to rest in Heaven. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. 

A loving father to sons, Roel, John Jr., Kenneth; wife, Normita and mother, Patricia.

He will be missed by his family and friends.  

A memorial service is pending for later 2022...

Mary Jo Neiss

Mary Jo Neiss

Feb 2, 2022

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/pM7EMQaQHvc 

Mary Jo Neiss, 69, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Altru Hospital.

 

Funeral Service will be held Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Amundson Funeral Home.Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service.

Burial will be held...

Mary Lou Ekren

Mary Lou Ekren

Jan 29, 2022

**You may view the funeral mass with this link: https://youtu.be/nkKN16ZyY5U 

Mary Ekren 88, of Grand Forks, ND passed away on January 29th, 2022, in Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

Mary was born February 1st, 1933, to John and Violet Falos. She was united in marriage to Nordean Ekren on October 14, 1949, and the couple made their home in...

Beverly Wegge

Beverly Wegge

Jan 28, 2022

Beverly A. Wegge, 86, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the Valley Senior Living Home in Grand Forks, ND.

The sun rose and the world welcomed Beverly Ann Quist on August 4, 1935, in Grafton, ND, a day the world became a little brighter, to parents Wallace and Annie (Carlson) Quist.  After graduating from Grafton High School in...

JoAnn White

JoAnn White

Jan 27, 2022

**Use this link to view the memorial service: https://youtu.be/blYHhA6m6tc 

JoAnn White passed away January 27, 2022, at home in Grand Forks with family and puppies by her side.

JoAnn was born November 23,1938 in Des Moines, Iowa to Murl & Leona Parks.  She grew up and attended school there. 

JoAnn married Larry L. White August 30,1957 and together...

Donna Mae Whaley

Donna Mae Whaley

Jan 27, 2022

Donna Mae Whaley, 88, passed away on January 27, 2022 in Grand Forks, ND.

Donna was born on February 9, 1933 in Minot, ND to Harold and Eunice Barber.  She grew up and attended school in Rolette, ND.  She married George Olson on December 30, 1950, and together they had 4 children.

Donna moved to Grand Forks in 1970, and...

Robert G. Thompson

Robert G. Thompson

Jan 27, 2022

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/rSWWhLtCE38 

Robert G. Thompson, 75, Grand Forks, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. 

Robert Gudmund Thompson, the son of Rudolph and Hjordis (Torstad) Thompson, was born on June 23, 1946, in Grafton, North Dakota.  He was raised on a farm near Grafton, and...

Larry K. Johnson

Larry K. Johnson

Jan 26, 2022

To view a recording of Larry's funeral service, click the following link  https://youtu.be/Z_HJ_XNM8PI

 

Larry K. Johnson 85, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Larry Keith Johnson was born March 13, 1936 in Grand Forks, the son of Alfred and Edna (Rustan) Johnson. He was raised in Langdon, ND where he...

Luke Dubray

Luke Dubray

Jan 25, 2022

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/SQI0t5uePBQ 

Luke Ian DuBray, age 33, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.  Luke was born July 7, 1988, in Helena, Montana.  Luke grew up most of his life in the beautiful state of Montana before later moving to South Dakota and then North Dakota. He...

Lowell A. Nelson

Lowell A. Nelson

Jan 25, 2022

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/yn1Q4W0-j6g 

Lowell A. Nelson, 96, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

Lowell was born April 16, 1925 in Hallock, MN, the son of Albert and Celia (Swanson) Nelson. He attended North Star public school in Orleans, MN, then at...

Paul Jehlicka

Paul Jehlicka

Jan 23, 2022

Paul Jehlicka, 80, Grand Forks, died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Altru Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held later in the spring.

 

 

Full obituary to appear soon...

Robert E. Erickson

Robert E. Erickson

Jan 23, 2022

Robert Erickson, 90, Grand Forks, ND died Sunday January 23, 2022 at Duke University Hospital after a brief illness while living with family in Durham, NC. Robert was born July 7, 1931 in Newfolden, MN son of Axel and Elizabeth Erickson. Robert was raised in Grand Forks, ND and graduated from Central High School in 1948. Shortly after graduating from...