In Our Care
Clarence O. Peterson
Jan 13, 2021
Clarence Obert Peterson, 96, died of natural causes on January 13, 2021, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. He was born in Grand Forks on July 31, 1924 to Bertha (Dahle) and Ernest Peterson and had seven sisters. Clarence graduated from Central High School in 1941. He served in the Army during World War II from 1943 to 1945. When...
William "Bill" Kotrba
Jan 12, 2021
William J. “Bill” Kotrba, 65, East Grand Forks, MN, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks.
William James Kotrba, the son of William and Dorothy (Gust) Kotrba, was born in Grand Forks on May 26, 1955. He attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High School. Bill married Sharon Aase on August...
Shirley Mae Palm
Jan 10, 2021
To view a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/YdIcxJfKStQ
Shirley Mae Palm, 79, Grand Forks, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Parkwood Place.
Shirley Mae Aaker was born September 17, 1941. She grew up in the Larimore, North Dakota area.
She was married to Don Palm and their union was blessed with 3 daughters: Vicki...
Jean Danner Thompson
Jan 9, 2021
Jean Danner Thompson, 88, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2021 at Altru Hospital surrounded by her son Mel Danner, daughter Kristi Qualley and grandson Todd Danner.
Jean was born December 31, 1932 in Grand Forks, N.D., the daughter of Ina (Quammen) and Clarence Knudson. She spent most of her childhood in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School...
Bryon Smith
Jan 8, 2021
It is with great sadness the loss of our son, brother and uncle.
Bryon peacefully passed away at Altru Hospital on January 7, 2021.
Born February 10, 1970 @ Northwood ND to Veronica (Kurt) Apolony and Bernard Smith (deceased)
Bryon worked at Squires cafeteria at UND through job coach services. He attended Development Homes ACES program, Anne Carlson’s and LISTEN...
Dolores Jeanette Hackett
Jan 8, 2021
**You may view the service by using this link: https://youtu.be/fYBUpkDAkoE
Dolores J. Hackett, 90, left her earthly home in Grand Forks, ND and transitioned to her heavenly home, on Friday, January 8, 2021.
Dolores Jeanette Olson was born on the farm May 4, 1930, near Hansboro, ND, the daughter of Richie & Ena (Jenson) Olson. She grew up in Sarles...
Ronald Allen Oakes
Jan 5, 2021
Ronald Allen Oakes
September 12, 1950 – January 5, 2021
Ronald Allen Oakes was born on September 12, 1950 and died January 5, 2021. Ron was born and raised in Coos Bay, where he raised his children and worked at Coos Head Lumber Company, Perry’s Electric, and as an independent contractor. He built his later life in North Dakota,...
David L. Oliver
Jan 4, 2021
**You may view the military honors service by using this link: https://youtu.be/ycwWw321H9A
David Lee Oliver October 24, 1946 – January 4, 2021 David Lee Oliver, 74, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, in his home in Grand Forks. Services of military honor burial will be conducted at the Fargo National Cemetery on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM. David...
Mark William Short
Jan 2, 2021
**You may view the service from this link: https://youtu.be/779sR5q7ReY
Mark William Short, 54, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.
Mark was born August 14, 1966, in Belcourt, ND, the son of Wayne "Skip" Short and Regina (Thomas) Ringham. He graduated from Border Central High School in 1985.
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Steven W Borgen
Jan 1, 2021
Steven W. Borgen, 66, of Grand Forks, passed away peacefully on January 1st, 2021. He was surrounded by his family at Altru Hospital, following a very brief illness.
Steve was born July 28th, 1954, the youngest of five children born to Russell and Joyce (Hogenson) Borgen. He graduated from Ulen-Hitterdal High School. He was active in FFA, was a member...
Dr. Donald George Hariman
Jan 1, 2021
Dr. Donald George Hariman, 95, passed away on January 1, 2021 in Roseville, California.
Don was born in Grand Forks on February 4, 1925, the son of George and Emma Lou (Cowger) Hariman. He attended Grand Forks Central high school, finished early and started at the University of North Dakota, where he joined the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. After...
Rose M. Raymond
Dec 29, 2020
Rose M. Raymond, 92, of Grand Forks, died Tuesday, December 29 at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.
Rose Marie Schone was born on August 6, 1928, the daughter of Fred and Esther (Glissendorf) Schone in Mitchell, SD. She was raised on the family farm near White Lake, SD where she completed her primary schooling and graduated from high school...
Janis L. Hoff
Dec 28, 2020
What the caterpiller calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly.
Janis Lorraine Hoff, 85, of Grand Forks, passed and made her “final move” on December 28, 2020.
Jan was born in Fargo to Erling and Violet (Lamb) Backe and attended Fargo Central High School, graduating in 1953. After high school she worked at the North...
Cleone C. Strinden
Dec 27, 2020
The funeral service will be live streamed and may be viewed by clicking the following link that will lead you to the Calvary Lutheran Church website. https://vimeo.com/event/913801 Cleone Strinden, 100, Mandan, formerly of Grand Forks and Litchville, North Dakota, passed away December 27, 2020 at Edgewood Assisted Living, Mandan, North Dakota. Cleone Charlotte Kelley was born August 25, 1920, in...
Gordon Moen
Dec 26, 2020
To view a recording of the service for Gordy, please use the link: https://youtu.be/hTPjW8DAdL0
Gordon “Gordy” Otto Moen
June 20, 1939 – December 26, 2020
Gordon Moen, 81, of Grand Forks, passed away in his sleep on December 26 at Parkwood Senior Living. He had suffered from dementia and physical ailments for the past few years and...
Anna Chaput
Dec 25, 2020
The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed from St. Michael's Catholic Church beginning at 10:30 AM Saturday, January 2, 2021. View by clicking the following link,
https://www.stmichaelschurchgf.com/live-stream
Anna Helen (Marcotte) Chaput, 97, Grand Forks, ND, passed away on December 25, 2020 with family by her side at Valley Senior Living, Woodside Village.
She was born April 20, 1923 in Olga...
Kathryn Thomasson
Dec 25, 2020
Dr. Kathryn A. Thomasson died on Friday, December 25, 2020, at her home in Grand Forks. She was 61. Kathryn was born on November 20, 1959 in Virginia, to John and Joan (Hallbeck) Thomasson. Dr. Kathryn Thomasson spent her entire academic career at UND. She joined the UND faculty in August 1993 as an Assistant Professor, was promoted to Associate...
Phyllis Groven
Dec 23, 2020
Phyllis Ann (Pauls) Groven, age 86, died on December 23, 2020, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. She was born July 26, 1934 in Grand Forks, the daughter of Hugo and Ida (Helgeson) Pauls. She graduated from Central High School in 1952. She enlisted in the US Army in August 1952, and served until honorably discharged...
Delno "Del" Garland Kindem
Dec 23, 2020
You may use this link to view the service**https://youtu.be/QlUgsNw1iYw
Delno "Del" G. Kindem, 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. The past 2.5 years he was a resident at the Maple View Memory Care.
Del was born March 20, 1939, in Maddock, ND, the son of Isaac & Marvel (Vang) Kindem. He...
Lonnie James Laffen
Dec 23, 2020
Lonnie James Laffen, 62, of Grand Forks, passed away on December 23rd, 2020.
Lonnie grew up and attended high school in Wimbledon, North Dakota. There he met Pam Calkins and they would eventually marry in 1981.
Lonnie attended North Dakota State University, obtaining an architecture degree. In 1989, he co-founded what would become JLG Architects. For 31 years, as president...
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