In Our Care
Ronald E. Skalicky
Nov 29, 2024
Ronald E. Skalicky, 93, Grand Forks, ND passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at his daughter’s home in Papillion, NE.
Ronald Earl Skalicky was born January 15, 1931, in Brocket, ND, the son of Clarence and Ethel (Trenda) Skalicky. He was raised in the Lankin area and graduated from high school at Lankin, ND.
Ronald moved to Grand Forks where he owned...
Joan M. Karner
Nov 29, 2024
Joan Marlene Karner, 87, passed from death to life on November 29, 2024. Joan accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior as a young girl. The family rejoices and takes comfort in the knowledge that Joan is alive in Heaven, her home eternal.
Joan was born August 10, 1937 to Palmer and Alice Egeland. She grew up in Chicago...
Kenneth Micheal Espelund
Nov 29, 2024
Kenneth M. Espelund, 48 of Reynolds, North Dakota died Friday, November 29, 2024, at his home.
Kenneth Micheal Espelund was born June 9, 1976, in Guam, USA, to William and Anna (Guthmiller) Espelund. In his early years, the family moved to the Grand Forks Air Force Base then shortly after to East Grand Forks making the area their home where he...
Charles R. Hill
Nov 25, 2024
Charles Roland Hill, 62, a resident of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Monday November 25, 2025. He died tragically and unexpectedly with his long time partner Tina Klein by his side. Chuck was born September 11, 1962 in Superior, WI, to Bennett H. Hill and Gail J. (Abrahamson) Hill.
A Celebration of Life and Fellowship will be held Saturday, January...
Terry L. Fichtner
Nov 22, 2024
Terry Lee Fichtner, age 67, passed away November 22, 2024, at the Larimore Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home after a long battle with health issues.
Terry was born February 15, 1957 in Grand Forks, ND to William “Bud” and Janice Fichtner. He attended Emerado Elementary school, graduated from Larimore High School and attended University of Minnesota in Crookston for 2 years,...
Leland Skjervem
Nov 21, 2024
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Leland Oscar Skjervem, of Grand Forks, passed away at home on Thursday November 21st, 2024, after a battle with lung cancer, at the age of 87.
Leland was born on May 17th, 1937, in rural Fordville, ND to Edwin and Melvina (Enerson) Skjervem. He attended school in Dahlen then went...
Greg J. Thingelstad
Nov 20, 2024
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Greg J. Thingelstad, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 20, 2024 in Grand Forks, ND, at the age of 72.
Born on February 9, 1952, in Northwood, ND, to Ardell Thingelstad and Sonia (Lee)Jacobson. An alumnus of Northwood High School, Greg took pride in the education...
Randall "Randy" Sorum
Nov 17, 2024
To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/5qub4SrV8UY Randy Sorum, 64, Grand Forks, passed away November 17, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.
Randy was born in Grand Forks, the son of Ronald and Helen Sorum. He grew up in Grand Forks and attended Red River High School.
Randy spent his career working in Auto Parts. His first job...
Lyle "Kirk" Sand
Nov 16, 2024
Lyle "Kirk" Sand, age 79, of Grand Forks, died Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.
Lyle Kirk Sand was born July 12, 1945, in Minot, North Dakota to Melvin and Beryl (Henning) Sand. Kirk was raised in Maxbass where he graduated high school with the class of 1963. In 1965, Kirk was united in marriage to...
Arlene Mach
Nov 13, 2024
To watch a recording of the Tuesday night prayer service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/uxdR9z5WGZ0 Arlene E. Mach, 86, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Edgewood in Grand Forks.
Arlene Elsie Dobson was born to Thomas William Dobson and Ruth Cyrilla (Houdek) Dobson on June 28, 1938 at Minto, North Dakota. She attended school at Voss, North Dakota, and graduated...
Gerald "Jerry" O. Kjorvestad
Nov 12, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” O. Kjorvestad, age 74, of Thompson, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at his farm home.
Gerald O. Kjorvestad was born on November 6, 1950, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Gilmore and Genevieve (Austreng) Kjorvestad. Jerry studied auto mechanics and graduated from North Dakota State School of Science of Wahpeton in 1970. On March 1, 1971, Jerry...
Warren Ryan Endersbe
Nov 12, 2024
Warren Ryan Endersbe passed away on November 12, 2024 in Montreal, Canada after a gallant fight with cancer. His wife and daughter at his side.
Warren was born in Grand Forks on October 14, 1962 to Warren Roger and Colleen (Hennum) Endersbe. He grew up in Grand Forks where he graduated from Red River high school and the University of North...
Patricia Rose Cloutier
Nov 11, 2024
To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/eJGK-nqp_tI Patricia R. Cloutier, age 85, of Mekinock, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.
Patricia was born on February 18, 1939, in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to Joseph and Lucy (Dowd) Rose. She grew up and attended school in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Patricia married William...
Raymond Steffen
Nov 9, 2024
To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/jytkykeelxU Raymond H. “Ray” Steffen, 92, Grand Forks, ND, died Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks.
Raymond Henry Steffen was born at Blanchard, ND on December 14, 1931. Raymond served in the US Army National Guard, first in Korea and then in the...
Gary Kokron
Nov 8, 2024
Gary Kokron, a vibrant spirit born on June 26, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, departed this life on November 8, 2024, in Grand Forks, North Dakota after a brief but courageous battle with leukemia, leaving behind a legacy rich with laughter, love, and an indomitable zest for life.
From his early days at Niles North High School, where he graduated in 1973,...
Terrance "Terry" Vorachek
Nov 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terrance Jerome Vorachek, lovingly known as “Terry,” on November 7, 2024. Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Terry was a lifelong scholar and adventurer, known for his boundless curiosity and dedication to enriching lives across the globe.
Terry’s academic journey began at North Dakota State University, where he earned his...
Dennis J. Hogfoss
Nov 5, 2024
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Dennis Jerome Hogfoss passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.
Dennis was born May 2, 1940 in Lawton, ND to Edwin and Myrtle (Melland) Hogfoss. He attended country schools at Fairdale and Billings #2 in Cavalier County. He attended Hampden High School and the...
Lawrence "Larry" Heuchert
Nov 4, 2024
Larry Heuchert, age 94, died on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born on the family farm in Pembina County, North Dakota on September 12, 1930. His parents John and Mathilda Heuchert immigrated from Germany.
Larry attended Wahpeton State School of Science and then began a 40-year career at Minnkota Power Cooperative. He worked with many good people there and acquired...
Charles "Charlie" Olson
Nov 3, 2024
Charlie Olson, 73, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep at his hunting cabin on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Charles Edwin Olson was born on February 5, 1951, to Clarence and Clara (Timm) Olson. He grew up and attended school in Thief River Falls, MN, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1969. He enlisted in the United States Army and...
Dr. Paul D. Gillespie
Nov 3, 2024
Paul Gillespie, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Paul Duane Gillespie was born November 15, 1936, to Charles and Lorna (Ulsness) Gillespie. He was raised in Fordville, ND, where he described his youth as idyllic small town living, discovering his love of nature in the woods surrounding the Forrest River. He graduated from high school in...
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