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Marilyn Vondal

Marilyn Vondal

Apr 5, 2017

Our loving mother Marilyn Vondal, 58, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Altru Hospital. Marilyn was born December 5, 1958, in Walhalla, the daughter of Leonard and Doris (Goulet) Vondal. She grew up in Walhalla and moved to Grand Forks in 1977. She was a member at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. She loved to visit with the clergy...

Ulla Lilian Olson

Ulla Lilian Olson

Apr 5, 2017

Ulla Lilian Olson, 83, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Altru Hosptial in Grand Forks, ND. Ulla was born March 17, 1934, in Bergsjo, Sweden, the daughter of Nathan & Eida Forsell.Ulla married Chester Olson (died 11-19-2002) on June 2, 1953 in Germany. After arriving in Grand Forks Ulla began studying to receive...

Ronald Sandlie

Ronald Sandlie

Apr 4, 2017

Ronald H. “Ron” Sandlie, 74, Grand Forks, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at home.  Ron lost his battle with cancer, but he won the crown of life.  Absent from the body and present with The Lord.   Ronald Howard Sandlie, the son of Lyle and Cora (Tiedeman) Sandlie of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, was born September 14, 1942 in Grand Forks,...

Genevieve S. Carroll

Genevieve S. Carroll

Apr 3, 2017

Genevieve S. Carroll, 90, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at her home in Grand Forks. Mom was born at St. Joseph's Hospital, Minot, ND on October 3, 1926. She was the first born of three, having two younger sisters: Joan Mahoney and Beverly Mahoney. Grandpa named Mom after the popular song, "Sweet Genevieve."  Mom was raised to be...

Norma Haggerty

Norma Haggerty

Mar 31, 2017

Norma Ion Haggerty, 88, formerly of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully and was welcomed home on 03/31/2017. Norma was born to William and Pearl Ion on September 19th, 1928 near Drayton, ND; she moved to Grand Forks in 1942 and graduated from Central High School in 1947. Norma soon met and married John Hess Haggerty from Pittsburgh PA. Norma...

Gloria Ward

Gloria Ward

Mar 31, 2017

  Gloria A. Ward, 82, Grand Forks, ND, died Friday, March 31, 2017 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Gloria Ann Beebe was born December 28, 1934 in Grand Forks, the daughter of John and Ann (Geiger) Beebe. She was raised and educated in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School. She earned her Bachelor Degree from Bradley University of...

Jared Castoreno

Jared Castoreno

Mar 29, 2017

  Jared Jay Castoreno passed away on March 29, 2017 due to a tragic work related accident. Jared was born March 6, 1987, the son of Pam (Trostad) and Paul Castoreno in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was baptized at Sharon Lutheran Church. He attended Winship Elementary, Valley Middle School, and Grand Forks Central High School. He graduated from the Adult...

Sharon "Sherry" Lee Burton

Sharon "Sherry" Lee Burton

Mar 29, 2017

Sharon “Sherry” Lee Hough Burton,75, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Sherry was born Dec. 22, 1941 in Bremerton, WA, the daughter of Earl & Marian (Hagness) Keller. She grew up and attended schools in Grand Forks, graduating from GF Central in 1959. She married Dale Burton on...

Donald Dobson

Donald Dobson

Mar 29, 2017

Donald “Don” Dobson, 75, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in Altru Hospital. Don was born February 9, 1942, the son of T.W. and Ruth (Houdek) Dobson in Voss, ND. He grew up and attended Minto High School graduating in 1960.  Don then entered the United States Army where he proudly served his country. Don moved to California for...

Genevieve Hervey

Genevieve Hervey

Mar 28, 2017

  Genevieve V. “Gen” Hervey, 100, Grand Forks, ND, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in Valley Memorial Home, Prairieview. Genevieve Peterson was born September 11, 1916 in Badger, MN, the daughter of Arvid and Clara Peterson. Her father was employed with the railroad, so Gen grew up in numerous towns in Minnesota including Shelly, Badger and Gatzke. Being the oldest daughter...

Barbara Shuler

Barbara Shuler

Mar 28, 2017

Barbara Shuler, 74, Grand Forks, died  Tuesday , March 28, 2017 in 4000 Valley Square Woodside Village. Barbara May Davis, the daughter of Harry and Virgie (Dickson) Davis, was born January 26, 1943 in Durant, Oklahoma.  She grew up at Benington, Oklahoma and graduated from Grant High School in Oklahoma City.  She married Donald L. Shuler on June 17, 1961...

Patricia "Patti" Heintz

Patricia "Patti" Heintz

Mar 27, 2017

Patricia Ann "Patti" Heintz, 54, Grand Forks died suddenly at home on Monday, March 27, 2017.  Patricia was born May 29, 1962 in Heidelberg, Germany to Frank and Liane (Hrouda) Walker.  She grew up in the Bismarck-Mandan area.  She married Scott Heintz in 1985 in Grand Forks.  They resided in Grand Forks where together they established a Printing Business and...

Louise F. Olson

Louise F. Olson

Mar 27, 2017

Louise F. Olson, 46, Grand Forks, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.  Louise Faye Johnson, the daughter of Jonathan and Gale (West) Johnson, was born July 23, 1970 at Grafton, North Dakota.  She was raised and educated in Grand Forks, graduating from Community High School.  Louise was employed by Menards in Grand Forks. She...

Lorraine A. Porter

Lorraine A. Porter

Mar 26, 2017

Lorraine A. Porter was born on January 12, 1920 in Richardton, ND, she passed away March 26, 2017.  She was one of nine children born to John A. and Elizabeth (Brittner) Forster.  Lorraine lived in Richardton until 1942 when she married Melvin Porter.  In 1943 Melvin and Lorraine moved to Cut Bank, MT where Melvin worked for the railroad until...

Randy Danner

Randy Danner

Mar 26, 2017

After a fearless ten-year fight with cancer, Randy C. Danner, 60, Edina, MN passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 in her home, surrounded by her four daughters and her brother Mel.   Randy was born August 22, 1956 in Grand Forks, ND to Jean (Knudson) and Charles Danner. She was the third oldest of five children and graduated high school from...

Glen Everson

Glen Everson

Mar 25, 2017

Glen Elwood Everson, 89, of Douglas and Sierra Vista, Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 25 at Haven of Douglas, a skilled nursing facility where he had been a patient since May of 2016. Glen had previously lived in Grand Forks, ND, from birth until his retirement in 1992.   Glen was born March 10, 1928, in Grand Forks to Rudolph...

Phyllis Jean Loder

Phyllis Jean Loder

Mar 24, 2017

Phyllis J. Loder, 83, of Grand Forks & Cooperstown, ND, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Phyllis Jean Loder was born July 4, 1933, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Henry & Annie (Lowe) Haugen.  She grew up in Grand Forks and graduated from GF Central in 1951.  She attended UND where...

Lou Ann Richot

Lou Ann Richot

Mar 23, 2017

Lou Ann Richot, 78, Grand Forks, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 in Altru Hospital. Lou Ann was born September 6, 1938, in the Clifford, North Dakota area, the daughter of Alfred and Lena (Simonson) Holman. She grew up in Hope, North Dakota, moving to Grand Forks where she graduated from Central High School in 1956. Lou Ann married Gerald “Sonny”...

Nels G Loiland

Nels G Loiland

Mar 22, 2017

  Nels G. Loiland, 90, Grand Forks, ND, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 In Valley Memorial Home Eldercare, Grand Forks, ND. Nels Glenn Loiland was born February 20, 1927 in Grand Forks, the son of Ole and Thora (Tharaldson) Loiland. He was raised in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School. He served with the U. S. Army during WWII,...

Pamella Kay West

Pamella Kay West

Mar 22, 2017

Pamella Kay West, 63, passed away Wednesday, March 22, at her home in Thompson, ND. Pam was born July 19, 1953, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Earl & Evelyn (Matt) Schneider. She attended St. Michael's Catholic School and graduated from Central High School in 1971.  Pam attended Lake Region State College in Devils Lake, ND where she earned...