Laurette Zettel

Laurette Zettel, 88, Grand Forks, ND. Died February 1, 2020 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

Laurette was born September 1, 1931 in Olga, ND, the daughter of Telesphore and Marie Laure Marcotte.  She attended St. Alphonsus High School in Langdon, ND.  After graduation, she worked at Northwestern State Bank of Langdon.

Laurette married James Zettel at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Aurora, Illinois, July 23, 1951.  They later resided in Alliance, Nebraska, until returning to the Langdon area in 1952, where they began farming.  They moved into Langdon in 1959. In 1974 they moved to Grand Forks.  Laurette worked as a bookkeeper for Dr. Hamish Mann for 11 years.  She was also involved with St Mary’s Alter Society.

Laurette is survived by her children, Betty Kroetsch, Grand Forks, ND; John (Joan) Zettel, Breckenridge, MN; Audrey (Arlyn) Pearson, Grand Forks, ND; Sandy (Dan) Filipi, Grand Forks, ND; Jeff (Julie) Zettel, Merrill, IA; 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; siblings, Ovide Marcotte, Eugene Marcotte and Anna Chaput.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James, on November 7, 2019; her daughter, Judy (Glenn) Schmitz, Mekinock, ND; her parents, an infant grandson Jason Kroetsch and a son-in-law Merle Kroetsch; siblings, Edna Dalzell, Cecile Robillard, Theresa Robillard, Juliette Dietz, Marcel Marcotte and Leo Marcotte.

She enjoyed family get togethers and camping at the lake.  Laurette had a kind spirit and was always ready to help others.

Laurette’s family is extremely grateful for the staff at Valley Senior Living and Altru Hospice for her care, support and kindness.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 216 Belmont Rd., Grand Forks.  Visitation will be Tuesday, February 4, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Rosary followed by a prayer service at Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 South Street, Grand Forks, ND.  Visitation will continue for the hour before the funeral in the church. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Grand Forks, ND.