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Opal Knudson

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

Deborah A Graden

Oct 11, 2020

Deborah Ann Graden, 64, Mekinock, ND died Sunday, October 11, 2020 at home.

 

Douglas Noel Grove

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paul W Toutges

Sep 20, 2020

*** To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/LVNqWiowVcs 

 

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

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

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

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,...