In Our Care
Opal Knudson
Oct 12, 2020
Opal Knudson, 86, Grand Forks, died Monday, October 12, 2020 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia.
Opal Lund, the daughter of Olaf and Bertha (Evenson) Lund, was born at Gonvick, Minnesota on December 13, 1933. She graduated from high school in Fosston, Minnesota.
Opal married Boyd Knudson in 1954 at Fertile, Minnesota. They made their home in Virginia, MN, Thief...
Deborah A Graden
Oct 11, 2020
Deborah Ann Graden, 64, Mekinock, ND died Sunday, October 11, 2020 at home.
Douglas Noel Grove
Oct 9, 2020
Douglas "Doug" Noel Grove, 76, passed away on October 9, 2020 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.
Douglas Grove was born to Adolph and Gladys (Evenson) Larson on February 22, 1944 in Crookston, Minnesota. After the death of his father, his mother married Art Grove. After the death of his mother, Douglas was raised by Art. Douglas attended school...
Tom Swangler
Oct 7, 2020
Thomas Andrew “Tom” Swangler, 55, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, surrounded by family members.
Tom was born in Grand Forks on February 5, 1965 to George Edward and Faye Eleanor (Hoffke) Swangler. He was baptized at St. Michael’s Church and attended Central High School In Grand Forks. Tom enjoyed car racing, attending family events, and visiting with...
Ronald Phelps
Oct 6, 2020
Ronald V. Phelps, 84, Grand Forks, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Altru Hospital.
Ronald Vincent Phelps, the son of George Edward Phelps and Cora Jane (McIntyre) Phelps, was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on July 17, 1936. He was raised and educated in Grand Forks, graduating from St. James High School. Ronald married Clara Fain on October 5,...
Kenneth E. Bjornson
Oct 6, 2020
Kenneth E. Bjornson, 83, passed away on October 6, 2020 at his home in Grand Forks, ND.
Kenneth was born on October 23, 1936 in Mose, ND, the son Sophus & Irene (Melland) Bjornson. Kenneth grew up in the area and attended schools in McHenry, ND.
He was united in marriage to LaVonn A. Hovel on February 22, 1959, in...
Jeffrey L. Anderson
Oct 6, 2020
Jeffrey Lynn Anderson, 65, Drayton, ND, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Kittson Memorial Health Center, Hallock, MN.
No services are planned.
Marley F Ferguson
Oct 6, 2020
Marley Fern Ferguson, 18, Grand Forks, passed away October 6, 2020 in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Marley Fern Ferguson, born April 29, 2002 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Timothy and Elisha (Washburn) Ferguson.
Marley graduated from Central High School in Grand Forks in 2020.
Marley was loved by everyone she met. She had a personality that lit up the...
William Brian Schauer
Oct 4, 2020
William B Schauer, 67, earned his rest October 4, 2020 in Frazee, MN following a lengthy illness.
Bill was born June 2, 1953, in Grand Forks, the seventh child of William A. and Helen (Enerson) Schauer, and their first son. He graduated Central High School in 1971 and went on to Lake Region State College for diesel mechanics. Most of...
Rachel F. Thompson
Oct 2, 2020
Rachel Faith Thompson, 31, passed away peacefully in her home on October 2, 2020.
Rachel was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on October 19, 1988 to Cheryl Knudson Thompson and Kevin Thompson. She was baptized at Calvary Lutheran Church and confirmed at First Lutheran Church. She attended elementary school in Grand Forks and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School...
Roy Richardson
Oct 1, 2020
Roy Richardson, 59, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of October 1, 2020. He was a caring and beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend.
Roy was born on May 7, 1961 in Topeka, KS to Gary Richardson and Joan Reiter. He graduated from Topeka West in 1979. From there, he went on to serve four years in...
Harry E Bushaw
Sep 29, 2020
Harry E. Bushaw, 78, passed away peacefully in his home on September 29, 2020. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend.
Harry was born on October 8, 1941, in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Catherine “Ivadell” and Francis Bushaw. He grew up in Manvel, ND and graduated from St. James High School in...
Julie Anne Neihart
Sep 29, 2020
Julie Anne Peterson-Neihart passed away the evening of September 29th in Grand Forks, ND, with family by her side. Julie was born January 3, 1947, to Edwin and Anne Peterson of Becker, Minnesota. Julie graduated high school and went on to earn her bachelors degree from Northern State University, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Julie was married to Thomas Neihart for...
David H Mata
Sep 28, 2020
David H. Mata passed away on September 28, 2020 in Jamestown, North Dakota.
David was born on March 28th, 1970 to Berta and Jesus Mata Sr.
He worked for many companies over the years including American Crystal Sugar, Simplot, Folson Farms, Milk Specialties and also worked as a migrant farm worker.
David was full of life. He enjoyed spending time...
John Edward Amundson
Sep 25, 2020
John Amundson, 69, of Williston, ND died on Sept 25, 2020. He was born on Aug 14, 1951 in Williston, ND to Chester and Delores Amundson. He is survived by his sister, Susan (Jack) Eisenzimmer, nieces, Michele (Tom) Karel, Alicia (Ryan) Olmstead, Rebecca (Kyle) Schneider and Abby Eisenzimmer, great- nieces and nephews, Beth, Paige, Justin, Evan, Elliot, Noah, Caleb, and...
Donald Rupp
Sep 21, 2020
Donald James Rupp, 95, Grand Forks ND, formerly of Rugby ND was called home to heaven on Monday, September 21, 2020.
Donald Rupp was born August 15, 1925 at Munich, ND the son of Henry E. and Annie (Quiring) Rupp. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Munich, ND. His family owned and operated the Rupp Elevator...
Paul W Toutges
Sep 20, 2020
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Paul Wayne Toutges (74) passed away suddenly September 20th, 2020 from complication of COVID-19.
Paul was born June 29th,1946 in Crookston, MN the son of Joseph and Margaret (Upstad) Toutges. He graduated from Crookston high school in 1964. He had a long 25+ year career...
Ruth Ann Berntson
Sep 19, 2020
Ruth Ann Berntson
Ruth Ann Berntson was born on June 8, 1949 in Kensal, ND to Glenn and Delores (Witt) Hoyt. She passed away on September 19, 2020 from injuries from a car accident.
Ruth is survived by, Doug, her husband of 50 years; her daughters Angela (John) Cregan, Charissa (Dave) Lenz; granddaughters Brooke and Lauren Cregan; sisters...
Robert Berthold
Sep 17, 2020
Robert John Berthold “Lil Bert” 57 of Reynolds, ND passed away peacefully Thursday, September 17th 2020 at Hillsboro Care Center.
Robert was born October 17, 1962 in Grand Forks to the late Louis & Murriel (Danielson) Berthold and raised on the family farm in Buxton.
Robert graduated from Central Valley Public School in 1980. He worked various jobs throughout the...
Averiel I. Enger
Sep 17, 2020
Averiel I. Enger, 85, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.
Averiel Iona Enger, a daughter of John and Ella (Rude) Hanson, was born on April 29, 1935 at Hamar, ND. She was raised and educated in the area. On February 14, 1969 she was married to Rodger Enger.
She enjoyed bird watching,...


