In Our Care
Karen K. Williams
Aug 2, 2017
Karen K. Williams, 69, Grand Forks, ND, died Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital of Rochester, MN after a long battle with cancer. Karen Kae Karner was born February 18, 1948 in Lafayette, IN, the daughter of Norman and Jeanette (Goldman) Karner. She was raised in Lafayette and graduated from high school there in 1966. She also worked...
Marilyn Nelson
Aug 1, 2017
Marilyn Carol Nelson passed away on August 1, 2017, at Parkwood Senior Living in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Marilyn was born on September 9, 1932 to John and Clara (Gullickson) Klootwyk in Larimore, North Dakota, much to the delight of her big brother Bob. She was raised in the Gilby-Honeyford area. Marilyn “Klooty” attended school at Honeyford #38 and graduated...
Rodney M. Fischer
Jul 27, 2017
Rodney M. Fischer, 69, Grand Forks, died Thursday, July 27, 2017 in Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare, Almonte Neighborhood. Rodney Maynard Fischer was born to Maynard and Ella (Lange) Fischer on November 18, 1947 at Northwood, North Dakota. He was raised at Emerado, North Dakota and graduated from Larimore, North Dakota High School. He later graduated from NDSU. Rodney married Mary...
Gertrude D. Gregie
Jul 27, 2017
GERTRUDE D. GREGIE Gertrude D. Gregie, age 94 of Grand Forks, died on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks. There will be no services.
E. Maxine Block
Jul 27, 2017
E. Maxine Block, 85, of Grand Forks, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks, under the care of hospice, surrounded by her loving family.Maxine was born Feb. 26, 1932, in Reynolds, ND, the daughter of Ben & Tilda (Tweten) Larson. She graduated from Reynolds High School and Aaker’s Business College.Maxine married Neil D. Block...
LaDora Mae Fuehrer
Jul 23, 2017
LaDora Mae Fuehrer went to be with her Lord, Sunday, July 23rd, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. LaDora Mae was born on December 20,1930 in Sarles, ND to Willis and Blanche (Herwick) King. She was raised and educated in Hannah, ND graduating from high school in 1948. She went on to pursue her love of working in...
Leslie "Les" Johnson
Jul 22, 2017
Leslie, “Les” Mark Johnson, 59, Grand Forks, died Saturday, July 22, 2017 in his home. Les was born on August 20, 1957 in Michigan, ND the son of Julian and Marilyn (Johnson) Johnson. He grew up attending school in Niagara, ND where he graduated from Niagara High School. Later he attended AVTI, where he graduated with an Associate’s Degree in...
Rita Seyler
Jul 20, 2017
Rita Seyler, 89, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Altru Rehab with her children by her side after a 15 month battle with pancreatic cancer. (Callia) Rita Seyler was born January 20, 1928 in Monrovia, CA, the daughter of Morris and Uella “Lou” (Tully) Arneson. Her father died while hospitalized in Texas when...
Jason Boppre
Jul 18, 2017
Jason Scott Boppre was born January 9, 1978, a son of Greg and Jeanne (Weeks) Boppre. He was raised in Grand Forks/East Grand Forks. He graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High School in 1996. Jason worked at The Blue Moose Bar and Grill, an original team member when it opened in 1994. He began work at the Grand Forks...
Gary Pariseau
Jul 18, 2017
GARY PARISEAU Gary Pariseau, age 61 of Grand Forks, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Altru hospital in Grand Forks. Gary Pariseau, a son of Charles and Theresa (Brodeur) Pariseau, was born on September 26, 1955 at Drayton, ND. At a young age, he moved with his family to various towns within North Dakota. Gary graduated from Hillsboro....
Robert R. Lofthus
Jul 18, 2017
Robert R. Lofthus, 92, Grand Forks, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in 4004 Valley Square Woodside Village, Grand Forks. Robert Richard Lofthus was born to Richard and Hilda (Olson) Lofthus on June 4, 1925 at McVille, North Dakota. He was raised and educated at McVille. Robert served in the US Army during World War II. Robert Lofthus and Mavis Billings...
Herbert Valgren
Jul 17, 2017
Herbert “Herb” L. Valgren, 70, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2017 at his home. Herb was born September 30, 1946, in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Vernon and Esther (Scheel) Valgren. His 30 plus year career was spent in the Grand Forks Public School District, retiring at Red River High School. He taught mathematics...
Hartley Brown
Jul 14, 2017
Hartley Wayne BrownHartley Wayne Brown, 85, of Grand Forks, ND passed away suddenly on July 14, 2017. Hartley, son of Mildred (Guss) and Raymond Brown, was born March 25, 1932 in Fargo, ND. He grew up in Fullerton, ND and graduated from Fullerton High School. Hartley was a morse code/radioman in the US Navy before being medically discharged. After serving...
Patrick McGiffin
Jul 13, 2017
PATRICK McGIFFIN Patrick McGiffin, age 69 of Grand Forks, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the United Lutheran Church, 324 Chestnut St, Grand Forks. Burial will be at Memorial Park South also in Grand Forks. Visitation will be...
Gerald LeClerc
Jul 12, 2017
Gerald (Jerry) LeClerc, 79, of Devils Lake, ND was called home by his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Aneta Parkview Health Center, Aneta, ND. Gerald Alexander LeClerc was born Nov 18, 1937 in Grafton, ND, the fourth of eight children blessed to Alex and Mae (Schumacher) LeClerc. The family farmed near Grafton and Devils Lake until purchasing...
Edward Martinez
Jul 9, 2017
EDWARD RAY MARTINEZ Edward Ray Martinez, age 62 of Grand Forks, died on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. in the Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42nd St., Grand Forks. Visitation will be one prior to service time. Burial will be at...
Eugene V. Purcell
Jul 8, 2017
Eugene Vincent Purcell, 84, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017, in his home. Eugene Vincent Purcell was born on April 8, 1933 in Wheatfield Township, North Dakota, the son of Edward Sr. and Bertha (Sebe) Purcell. He was raised in Wheatfield Township, North Dakota and attended country school and graduated from high school at Larimore, North Dakota. He entered...
Florence J. Knudson
Jul 5, 2017
Florence J. Knudson, 80, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Florence Janice Schufletowski was born April 8, 1937 in Park River, North Dakota to Henry and Louise Schufletowksi. Florence attended school in Park River. She met Gayle Knudson of Northwood, ND and they were married on May 5, 1955. They were blessed with three...
Craig Holte
Jul 5, 2017
Craig Douglas Holte, 63, passed away at his home in Fargo, ND on July 5, 2017 after a lengthy illness. The son of Harold Holte and the late Vergil Holte, was born in Ellendale, ND on May 24, 1954. He was raised in Grand Forks, where he graduated from Red River High School and the University of North Dakota. He...
Raymond J. "Am" Woods
Jul 4, 2017
Raymond J. “Am” Woods, 94, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks. Raymond was born on May 31, 1923, the son of William Arthur & Annie (Maltman) Woods. He graduated high school in 1941, class of eleven in Forest River, ND. He attended agricultural college at NDSU until serving in...