In Our Care

Carolyn Kolstoe

Carolyn Kolstoe

Apr 18, 2021

Carolyn Ruth Cockle Kolstoe was born in Hope, ND, April 16, 1927 to Harvey and Ethel (McCullough) Cockle. Carolyn attended Hope Public School and graduated in 1945. She attended Valley City State Teachers College and received the Standard Diploma in 1947. It was there that she met Ralph Hertsgaard Kolstoe, and they were married in the Congregational Church in Hope,...

Roxanne Kay Deziel

Roxanne Kay Deziel

Apr 14, 2021

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Roxanne Kay Deziel, 57, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Roxanne, "Rocky," was born February 24, 1964, in Mitchell, SD, the daughter of Harlan & Phyllis (Knepper) Ekeland. She was born in South...

Gerald M. Tompkins

Gerald M. Tompkins

Apr 12, 2021

Gerald Manton Tompkins was born April 6, 1934 in Presque Isle, ME, the son of Elmer and Adeline (Bull) Tompkins. He died on April 12, 2021 at home in Grand Forks, surrounded by his family. He was raised near Mapleton, ME where he attended school and was a stand-out athlete in basketball, baseball, and track. Gerry came to know Jesus...

John Schumer

John Schumer

Apr 12, 2021

John Steven Schumer, 70, passed away peacefully April 12, 2021 at his home in Grand Forks, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born July 31, 1950 to Ardell and Lucille (Cox) Schumer in Grand Forks, ND. He grew up in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 1969.   He attended NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND and earned a...

Elayn Carol Cook

Elayn Carol Cook

Apr 11, 2021

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Elayn Carol (McIntosh) Cook (70) of Grand Forks passed away peacefully of natural causes April 11, 2021 at her home.

Elayn was born July 29, 1950 in Minot ND, daughter of Kenneth and Muriel (Olson) McIntosh. Elayn spent her childhood in Donnybrook ND graduating from the local High School in...

Bryan Casebolt

Bryan Casebolt

Apr 10, 2021

 

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Bryan Thomas Casebolt passed away Saturday April 10th at Valley Senior Living Transitional Care Unit.  Bryan was born November 22, 1958 to Buford T and Betty Lou (Fight) Casebolt in Kansas City Missouri.  Bryan is survived by his three brothers, Buford K, Joe, and...

Gary A. Brend

Gary A. Brend

Apr 8, 2021

Gary A. Brend, 64, of Buxton, ND, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at his home with his wife and family at his side.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 14th from 2:30-4:00 at Amundson Funeral Home, with cremation to follow the next day.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 16th at 2:00 at...

James "Jim" A. Molfino

James "Jim" A. Molfino

Apr 6, 2021

James “Jim” A. Molfino, 69, Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at home surrounded by his family .

James Allen Molfino was born August 4, 1951 in Santa Cruz, CA, the son of Enrico and Edna (Green) Molfino. He attended schools and graduated from high school at Santa Cruz. At the age of 19, Jim joined...

Theresa Alma Robinson

Theresa Alma Robinson

Apr 4, 2021

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Theresa Alma (Radke) Robinson, 75, passed away on (Easter Sunday) April 4, 2021, at her home in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous 3 ½ year battle with lung cancer.Theresa was born April 25, 1945, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Alma (Holweger)...

Steven Mitzel

Steven Mitzel

Apr 3, 2021

Steven Lyle Mitzel, EGF MN Age 31, passed away unexpectedly on April 3rd, 2021. Steven is the son of David & Cheryl (Ellenson) Mitzel. He was born on November 1st, 1989 in Grand Forks, ND.

Steve grew up in EGF, MN. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School, graduating in May 2008.

Steve was currently employed at Teracon Precast in Hawley,...

Susan St. John

Susan St. John

Apr 3, 2021

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Susan Jean St. John Carpenter Kennedy (67) was born March 30, 1954 in Fort Dix New Jersey to William L. and Genie (Eugenie St. John) Carpenter.  She was raised in Crookston MN and Grand Forks ND.  She Graduated from Grand Forks Red River in 1972.

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Joyce Elaine Hanson

Joyce Elaine Hanson

Mar 30, 2021

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We want to celebrate the life of Joyce Elaine Hanson (Ma). Joyce was born to Norval and Alta Smaaladen in Aneta, ND on April 5th, 1935 and she spent her life focusing on giving care and shelter to her children and the 289 foster kids who...

Barbara A. Burnett

Barbara A. Burnett

Mar 28, 2021

Barbara Ann Burnett, 48, Minto, ND, died Sunday, March 28, 2021 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Barbara was born December 28, 1972, in Tampa, FL, the daughter of Robert and Linda (Contreras) Burnett. As a young girl, she moved with her family to the Minto and Ardoch, ND area where she was raised and educated. She graduated from Midway...

Debra Faye Stenson

Debra Faye Stenson

Mar 26, 2021

Debra F. Stenson, 70, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at her home in Grand Forks, ND. 

An obituary will follow soon...

A memorial service is pending later in the year...

Interment will be at Memorial Park South in Grand Forks, ND. 

Ronald Hansen

Ronald Hansen

Mar 26, 2021

 

Ronald Ralph Hansen, age 86, passed away March 26, 2021, following a short hospital stay. Ron was born in Grand Forks on January 8, 1935, the son of Hans and Zelma (Rice).  He was the youngest of seven children and was raised in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School.  He enlisted and served in the United States...

Bruce David Kjelaas

Bruce David Kjelaas

Mar 23, 2021

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Bruce D. Kjelaas, 69, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.

Bruce was born December 14, 1951, in Walsh County, ND, the son of Vincent  & Ione (Rundhaug) Kjelaas.  He grew up in Adams, ND, and graduated from Adams High School in...

Ruth M. Hill

Ruth M. Hill

Mar 18, 2021

Ruth Margaret (McDonald) Hill, 100, Grand Forks, died March 18, 2021, at 4000 Valley Square-Woodside Village.

Ruth Hill, the daughter of Alexander “Sandy” and Stella (O’Connor) McDonald, was born in Grand Forks on July 18, 1920. She was raised and educated in Grand Forks, and was a graduate of Central High School. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in...

Gerald John Gefroh

Gerald John Gefroh

Mar 17, 2021

Gerald John Gefroh, 78, of Grand Forks, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Altru Hospital. Gerald (Jerry) John Gefroh was born on January 8, 1943 in Grand Forks to John and Ida (Danielson) Gefroh. He was raised in Grand Forks, where he attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, and Central High School. Following high school, Jerry enlisted in the U.S....

Dwaine "Toby" E. Carlson

Dwaine "Toby" E. Carlson

Mar 15, 2021

Dwaine “Toby” Ellsworth Carlson, 96, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks. Toby was born July 5, 1924 in Northwood, ND the son of Gust and Myrtle (Olson) Carlson. He graduated from Northwood High School in 1943. He joined the Navy in 1944 and served as a tugboat captain, guiding...

Bette Nagle Stout

Bette Nagle Stout

Mar 14, 2021

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Bette (Nagle) Stout, 91, formerly of Manvel, ND, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Valley Senior Living on 42nd Woodside Village Prairieview in Grand Forks, ND.

Bette was born Mary Elizabeth Nagle on June 23, 1929, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Edward & Bessie (Page) Nagle.  ...