In Our Care
Virgil Vernon Vigen
Feb 15, 2021
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Virgil Vernon Vigen, a long-time resident of Grand Forks, ND, passed away from complications of pneumonia on February 15, 2021 at Banner Del E Webb Hospital, Sun City, Arizona with his children by his side. Virgil will be missed by so many but knowing he is now with his son eases...
Steven L. Mathiason
Feb 14, 2021
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Steven Lee Mathiason, 66, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 4000 Valley Senior Living on 42nd Woodside Village.
Steve was born in Grand Forks, ND, on May 21, 1954, the...
Bruce W. Byars
Feb 14, 2021
*** From Sibylle and the Byars family (03/04/2021)*** We'd like to thank everyone for sharing your anecdotes and photos of Bruce. They have provided us with much comfort and many smiles. Bruce W. Byars, 67, of Grand Forks, N.D., passed away on February 14, 2021, following an intense, brief battle with cancer. Bruce was born and raised in Grand Forks,...
James J. Gudajtes
Feb 14, 2021
James Joseph Gudajtes was born on December 2, 1940 in Grafton, ND. The first child of Edward and Marie (Slominski) Gudajtes. He attended grade school at St. Anthony’s School in Warsaw and graduated from Minto High School in 1959.
He joined the army during peacetime in January 1960 and was stationed in Fort Ord, California and Fairbanks, Alaska. He came...
Gary John Bethke
Feb 14, 2021
Gary John Bethke passed into his heavenly home on 2/14/2021 as a result of complications from cancer at his home with his family by his side. Gary was born on June 2, 1939 to Ervin and Leona Bethke (Zurcher) of Upham ND, along with his identical twin brother Glenn. He cherished the lifetime bond the Lord gave him with Glenn...
Delores Bratvold
Feb 10, 2021
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Delores Frances McKeever was born to Lee and Lena McKeever on July 22, 1925. Growing up in Thompson, ND and Larimore, ND, she enjoyed helping her dad on the farm She and her sister and two brothers had many adventures working and playing together. Her family nickname was “Buntie” which...
Paul S. Helgeson
Feb 9, 2021
Paul S. Helgeson, 54, Grand Forks, ND, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at home.
Paul Scott Helgeson was born October 31, 1966 in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Herbert and Diane (Sayer) Helgeson. He was raised and educated in Grand Forks and graduated from Red River High School in 1985. Paul was an accomplished athlete in track and field...
Evelyn Kennedy
Feb 6, 2021
Evelyn J. Kennedy, 96, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021, at Luther Memorial Nursing Home in Mayville, ND. Evelyn was born 07/17/1924 to Walter and Eva (Brunelle) Junior in Chazy, New York, the 3rd of 6 children. Evelyn graduated from St. John’s Academy, in Plattsburgh NY, and later received both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in education from...
Carol Jean (Iverson) Sonnenberg
Feb 4, 2021
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Carol Jean (Iverson) Sonnenberg, 64, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her home in East Grand Forks, MN. Carol was born on March 21, 1956, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Donald & BernaDene (Montgomery) Iverson. She grew up in Grand Forks...
Audrey Miranda Shea
Feb 3, 2021
Audrey Miranda Shea, 85, Grand Forks, ND, died under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley February 3, 2021, at Edgewood Vista, Fargo, ND.
Audrey was born January 8, 1936, in Maddock, ND, the daughter of William and Clarice (Aanderud) Nelson. She grew up on a farm near Oberon, ND and graduated from Oberon High School in...
Jason Sanden
Feb 2, 2021
Jason Sanden, 47, died February 2, 2021, at his home in Grand Forks, ND with his family by his side. Visitation will be at the UND Catholic Newman Center in Grand Forks on Friday, February 5, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements are with Amundson Funeral Home. Jason was born July 25, 1973, in International...
Alyce Stendahl
Feb 2, 2021
Alyce Ann Stendahl, 76, Grand Forks, ND, passed away February 2, 2021 from cancer.
Alyce was born December 28, 1944 in Grafton, ND, the daughter of Lewis and Julia (Kubesh) Schanilec. She grew up on a farm near Vesleyville, ND and graduated from Minto High School in 1962. She married Noel Stendahl in 1963. They lived in ND, MN and...
Marcia Hjelmen
Jan 31, 2021
Marcia Ann (Slominski) Hjelmen, 65 of Grand Forks, was called to heaven on Sunday, January 31, 2021, after being hospitalized in Surprise, Arizona. Marcia was born on May 23, 1955, the daughter of the late Henry and Yvonne Slominski. Marcia was born in Grand Forks and lived her early years on a farm near Ardoch where she attended early elementary...
Dr. Frank Karner
Jan 31, 2021
Dr. Frank Richard Karner
Frank Richard Karner, 86, went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2021. As a young man, Frank accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. The family rejoices and takes comfort in the knowledge that Frank is now in Heaven; restored and better than ever!
Frank was born August 14, 1934 to...
Thomas C. Carr
Jan 31, 2021
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Thomas Calvin Carr passed away peacefully at home with his loving family on January 31, 2021, at the age of 87. Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on May 31, 1933, to Marie Berkeland Carr and Glenn Carr, Tom attended grade school in Grand Forks and high school in Warren, Minnesota....
Scott A. Heintz
Jan 30, 2021
Scott A. Heintz, 60, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Aneta Parkview Care Center in Aneta, ND.
No services are planned.
Lois E. Martin
Jan 28, 2021
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Lois E. Martin, 85, Boise, ID (formerly of Buxton, ND) died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise, ID.
Lois Eleanor Reule was born November 17, 1935 in Egeland, ND, the daughter of Reinhold and Martha (Aman) Reule. She was raised and educated in Egeland and...
Daniel William Wride
Jan 28, 2021
Daniel W. Wride, 72, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his home in Grand Forks, ND.
An obituary will follow soon...
Services are pending..
Renee Zilka
Jan 28, 2021
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Renee M. Zilka, 70, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND
Renee Marie Heinze was born on April 15, 1950 in Valley City, ND at Mercy Hospital, to Henry and Ida (Fiebiger) Heinze. She attended school...
Robert "Bob" Krom
Jan 27, 2021
Robert “Bob” Krom, 74, Manvel, ND, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.
Robert Allen Krom was born August 4, 1946 in Langdon, ND, the son of Ralph and Edna (Seeley) Krom. He was raised and educated in Grand Forks. As a young man, Bob worked in several fields, until he began a lengthy...


