In Our Care
Bernice E. Martinson
Jan 7, 2025
Bernice Martinson, 91, of Grand Forks, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Valley Senior Living Riverside Neighborhood.
Bernice Elaine Bolken, the daughter of Hector and Olga (Johnson) Bolken, was born on June 29, 1933, at Tolna, North Dakota.
She grew up and attended rural schools at Tolna and graduated from Tolna High School. She married Selmer “Sam” Martinson on October 9, 1954,...
Marvin L. Granger
Jan 7, 2025
To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/ZBTP3Y_QBP4 Marvin L. Granger, 86, Emerado, ND, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in the Good Samaritan Center of Larimore, ND, surrounded by his children. Marvin Louis Granger was born July 10, 1938, in Britton, SD, the son of Jesse and Grace (Pitkin) Granger. He grew up in Kidder and...
Randi Allen Rystad
Jan 6, 2025
Randi Allen Rystad, 67, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Valley City, ND.
Randi was born on February 16, 1957 in Red Wing, MN to Robert and Gloria (Vikesland) Rystad. He was second oldest of four children.
Randi was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Bloomington, MN, where he was all state in soccer and baseball....
Mark Todd Jacquemart
Jan 6, 2025
Mark Todd Jacquemart died on January 6th, 2025, at Altru Hospital after a lengthy battle with diabetes. He was born on March 13th, 1960, to Robert Jacquemart Sr. and Grace Morgan in Minneapolis, MN. He later moved to Grand Forks, ND, where he grew up and attended school. He graduated from Central High School in 1979 and went to Portland,...
Eleanore "Ellie" Schnell
Jan 6, 2025
Eleanore Lykken Littlejohn Schnell entered her eternal rest on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND surrounded by her family. Eleanore (Ellie) was born on June 6, 1929, in Grafton, ND to her parents, Oscar and Mabel Lykken of rural Grafton.
Ellie’s educational journey began in a one room schoolhouse where she discovered her passion for learning....
Christopher D. Dingle
Jan 5, 2025
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Our sweetest most beloved Chris went to be with God at home with his family. Although we are beyond heartbroken, we are finding comfort knowing he is in heaven and no longer fighting. Chris battled a horrible disease for 3 years with so much grace and class and heroism....
Fredric Nygord
Jan 4, 2025
Fredric “Fred” Deene Nygord, 91, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks, ND.
Fred was born near Finley, ND, on November 1, 1933, to John and Ovidia (Frojen) Nygord. In 1959 he met the love of his life and future wife Mary Beth Gargrave. They were married on July 10th,...
Renee Louise Amundson
Jan 4, 2025
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Renee Louise Amundson, age 68, of Northwood, ND, passed away on January 4, 2025, after a relentless and courageous battle against cancer. She fought with incredible strength, determination, and courage against breast cancer, twice, and brain cancer which finally took her from us.
Renee was born on July 3, 1956, in...
Kathleen “Kathy” Danks
Jan 4, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” B. Danks, Grand Forks, ND, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 87 in Edgewood Assisted Living.
Her family was able to be with her during her last days.Kathy Brown was the 10th of ten children, born June 16, 1937, in Manvel, ND to Ruvia and Roy Brown. She was raised and educated in Manvel. Kathy met...
Gaylene L. Wavra
Jan 3, 2025
Gaylene K. Wavra, age 90, resident of Grand Forks, ND died on Friday, January 3, 2024 at Edgewood of Grand Forks.
A Memorial Service is pending and will be held in the Spring of 2025.
Lana Gail Weisgram
Jan 3, 2025
Lana Gail (Johnson) Weisgram, 46, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away surrounded by love and faith in her home, the morning of January 3rd, 2024. She was born on September 24, 1978, in Grand Forks to Orris Roger Johnson and Connie (Anderson) Bachmeier.
Lana graduated from Red River High School in 1997 and went on to study Accounting at Northland Technical...
Amber M. Remme
Jan 2, 2025
To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/K-SSOMUhDOY Amber Marie Remme, age 41, of McCanna, North Dakota passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota with her family by her side. Amber was born in Grafton, North Dakota to her parents, Mary Remme and Juan Jimenez Jr. She graduated from...
Dennis S. Hoffart
Jan 2, 2025
Dennis S. Hoffart, a devoted husband, beloved brother, and respected member of the Grand Forks community, passed away on January 2, 2025, at Altru Hospital. Born on May 13, 1934, near Knox, ND, Dennis lived a life characterized by hard work, love, and an infectious smile that brightened the lives of those around him.
Dennis Steve Hoffart was born near Knox,...
Tony T. Reistad
Dec 31, 2024
Tony T. Reistad, age 49, of Grand Forks, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family at his home.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church in Grand Forks, North Dakota with Pastor Jeff Stephan officiating. Visitation will take place 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. prior to the...
Christopher "Chris" L. Tinjum
Dec 29, 2024
Christopher "Chris" L. Tinjum, age 48, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Christopher Lee Tinjum was born to Ralph Tinjum and Carolyn Storstad on January 4, 1976, in Grand Forks, ND. He was baptized in Middle Grove Lutheran Church, Manvel, North Dakota and confirmed in University Lutheran Church, Grand Forks. He attended school in Grand Forks graduating...
Diana C. Drees
Dec 28, 2024
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Diana C. Drees, age 84, of Grand Forks, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at home surrounded by the love of her family.
Diana Catherine Spidahl was born on April 2, 1940, in Starkweather, North Dakota to Arnold Spidahl and Viola Sorensen. She graduated from Central High School in Grand Forks...
Roger W. Parkinson
Dec 26, 2024
Roger Parkinson was greeted in Heaven by our Lord and Savior on December 26, 2024. Born on March 6, 1944, to Leonard and Alvina Parkinson, Roger grew up in rural Kenmare, North Dakota, alongside his twin brother Rick, his beloved sister Barbara, and his younger brother Dennis.
Roger met the love of his life, Lois Brekhus, and they were married on...
Sarah L. Hurst
Dec 25, 2024
Sarah Lynn Hurst, born December 28, 1970, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on Christmas morning, December 25, 2024, just days shy of her 54th birthday.
Sarah was the beloved daughter of Terry and Susan Hurst (Restad) and cherished sister to Angie Borini (Hurst) and Maggie Hurst. She was a devoted aunt to Haley (David) Lundgren and Amirah Hurst; and...
Bernice M. Christianson
Dec 25, 2024
Bernice Christianson, age 86, passed away December 25, 2024, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was born on January 20, 1938, in Cooks Valley, Chippewa County, Wisconsin to Julius Meinen and Evelyn (Swoboda) Meinen. She married James Christianson on August 31, 1957, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Bloomer. Bernice worked at various jobs until 1980 when she received her...
Marlys Jean Huderle
Dec 23, 2024
Marlys J. Huderle, 85 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Monday, December 23, 2024, at her home.
Marlys was born on May 27, 1939, the daughter of Harold and Helen (Pagnac) Thibodo in Argyle, Minnesota. She was raised and educated in Argyle. After graduating from high school, she moved to Grand Forks and worked at a local grocery store.
Marlys married Walter...