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Lori A. O'Dell

Lori A. O'Dell

Apr 20, 2025

Lori A. O’Dell, age 51, of Saint Vincent, Minnesota, died Sunday, April 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of her husband, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

A family-directed Memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Lori Ann Christlieb was born March 12, 1974, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Herbert and Grace (Arnold) Christlieb. Lori graduated from Prairie...

Mary L. Just

Mary L. Just

Apr 17, 2025

Mary Liska Just, age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in Grand Forks.

Mary was born March 23, 1935, in Coaldale, Alberta to John and Julia (Metros) Liska. Following her high school graduation, she worked in the healthcare system and at JoAnn Fabrics.

Mary married Melvin Just on June 29, 1957. The couple was blessed with four children: Sharlene,...

Alice M. Keller

Alice M. Keller

Apr 7, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/84Q2ZZhCmGs 

Alice Marie Keller passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at the age of 96, in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Alice Marie Happe was born on July 4th, 1928 in Webster, SD, to C. Grant and Anne (Nelson) Happe. She attended school in Webster and had one older sister, Dorothy....

JoAnn M. Pollert

JoAnn M. Pollert

Apr 15, 2025

JoAnn M. Pollert, 78, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

A family service will be held at a later date in Douglas, ND.

A full obituary will follow soon.....

Patricia O'Donnell

Patricia O'Donnell

Apr 12, 2025

Patricia Joanne (Pat) O’Donnell, 76, died April 12, 2025, at home in Grand Forks, ND following a long illness. Pat was born August 28, 1948, to Joseph and Marilea (Burkett) Boyce in Canton, Illinois. She graduated from Canton High School in 1966 and from the University of Iowa School of Pharmacy in 1971. Pat married John Dennis (Denny) O’Donnell on...

Ione E. Lautt

Ione E. Lautt

Apr 12, 2025

Ione E. Lautt, 91, Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Valley Senior Living on Columbia Road with family by her side.

Ione Evangeline Brokke was born October 30, 1933, in rural Thompson, ND, on the family farm, the daughter of Targie and Karen (Haugen) Brokke. She was raised in Thompson and Grand Forks. As a...

Billy Pauley

Billy Pauley

Apr 11, 2025

Billy Pauley, 97, Grand Forks, died April 11, 2025, at The Villa Memory Care Unit in Crookston, MN. Billy, the son of Lulah and Hebert Pauley was born January 1, 1928 in Revena, Kentucky. He grew up in West Virgina with a large extended family working in the coal mines. He joined the Army and completed a 23 year military...

Fredric Nygord

Fredric Nygord

Jan 4, 2025

Fredric “Fred” Deene Nygord, 91, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks, ND.

Fred was born near Finley, ND, on November 1, 1933, to John and Ovidia (Frojen) Nygord. In 1959 he met the love of his life and future wife Mary Beth Gargrave. They were married on July 10th,...

Margaret Ann Medina

Margaret Ann Medina

Mar 26, 2025

Margaret A. Medina, age 72, formerly of Grand Forks, ND, died on March 26, 2025 at her home in McDavid, FL. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication that will forever be cherished by those who had the honor to know her.

Margaret Ann Lian was born on June 21, 1952, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Nelvin...

Doris Lambie

Doris Lambie

Apr 6, 2025

Doris E. Lambie, age 94, of Grand Forks, died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Valley Senior Living on 42nd St., with her family by her side.

Doris Evangelyn Benson was born June 17, 1930, in Warren, MN. She was the only child of Hilda Josephine (Lundin) and Eddie Bror Benson. After Eddie's death in 1933, Hilda continued to manage the farm...

Ken Hallgrimson

Ken Hallgrimson

Mar 27, 2025

Ken Hallgrimson, born April 8th, 1928 peacefully passed away on March 27, 2025, surrounded by family who cherished him deeply. Ken was foundational to his family, a pillar of strength and wisdom.

A devoted husband, Ken shared an extraordinary 69 year journey of love and partnership with his beloved wife, Barbara. Their marriage was an inspiring testament of dedication, compassion, and...

Jonathan "Jon" E. Knutson

Jonathan "Jon" E. Knutson

Apr 25, 2025

Jonathan Edward Knutson, Grand Forks ND, passed away on April 25, 2025 under the care of hospice. Jon was born on October 16, 1959 in McVille ND to Robert and Helen (Turmo) Knutson. Jon spent his childhood in the Sheyenne River valley, where he developed an appreciation for the land, the people and the stories of this area.

Following graduation from...

Steven D. Bell

Steven D. Bell

Apr 14, 2025

Steven D. Bell, age 44, died Monday, April 14, 2025, as a result of a tragic car accident in Barnes County, North Dakota.

Steven David Bell was born January 2, 1981, in Fort Payne, Alabama to Pepper “Buzzy” Bell and Jean (Hardy) Flaig. In his early years, Steven attended school in Fyffe, Alabama before the family moved to Milbank, South Dakota...

Ronnie Glenn Hendrickson

Ronnie Glenn Hendrickson

Apr 12, 2025

Ronnie Glenn Hendrickson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Grand Forks, surrounded by his beloved family.

Born in Mekinock, ND on April 5, 1933, Ronnie was the second of three children born to Gordon and Mae (Jorde) Hendrickson. Ronnie was raised to embrace life with a strong dedication to his lifelong passion for...

Sidney Kay Spicer

Sidney Kay Spicer

Apr 8, 2025

Sidney K. Spicer, 36 of East Grand Forks, MN died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at her home. A family directed Celebration of Life will be held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2025 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Reginald Jechart

Reginald Jechart

Apr 8, 2025

Reginald Charles Jechart 82, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in his home.

Reginald was born on June 18, 1942, in Lakota, North Dakota to Charles E. and Grayce E. (Vary) Jechart. He grew up and attended school in Reynolds, ND. Reg joined the US Air Force in 1959 and served at bases in Texas and New Jersey. He was honorably discharged...

Germaine "Gerry" Evelyn Muir

Germaine "Gerry" Evelyn Muir

Apr 4, 2025

Germaine "Gerry" Muir, 81 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Friday, April 4, 2025, at Tufte Manor, Grand Forks, North Dakota under the care of hospice.

A family-directed Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at KC's in Belcourt, North Dakota. An additional family-directed Celebration of Life will be held 4:00...

Lois D. Kolstad

Lois D. Kolstad

Apr 3, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/-nu7k1ZSQpk 

Lois Kolstad, 85, Grand Forks, ND, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks.

Lois Darlene Patterson, the daughter of Elmer and Elise (Olson) Patterson was born on July 9, 1939, at Rural Erskine, Minnesota. She attended rural schools near Erskine and graduated from Erskine High School.

She married...

Alona Marie Harper

Alona Marie Harper

Apr 1, 2025

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/WMYX0qe47wI 

Alona Marie Harper, 78 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota passed away at her home Tuesday, April 1, 2025, under the care of her daughters and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Alona was born July 11, 1946, the daughter of Michael and Jeanette (Varnson) Nikle in Grand Forks, North Dakota....

Stewart A. Moore

Stewart A. Moore

Apr 1, 2025

Stewart A. Moore, age 82, of Grand Forks, died Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, surrounded by the love of his family.

A visitation will be held 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Amundson Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Forks. A prayer service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue...