In Our Care
Jerry B Smith
Apr 27, 2016
Gerald Louis Smith (Jerry Smith) was born on July 20, 1955 in Grand Forks, ND to Joe Smith and Bella Rose (LaFontaine) Smith. Jerry grew up and attended school in Grand Forks, ND. He was once married to Beverly Krese. Together they had four children: Allan John Krese, Paul F. Smith of Grand Forks, ND, Lisa Smith (Deceased), and Amanda...
Norma "Kay" Pearson
Apr 25, 2016
Norma Kay (Holte) Pearson, 82, went Home to Jesus peacefully early Monday morning, April 25, 2016, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. A gentle soul who found pleasure and contentment in simple things, Kay was born June 1, 1933, in Grand Forks to Jonas “Joe” & Norma (Gerber) Holte. A lifelong resident of Grand Forks, she was Baptized,...
Lillian "Lillie" Purcell
Apr 24, 2016
Lillian M. “Lillie” Purcell, 88, of Grand Forks, ND, went to be with Jesus Sunday, April 24, 2016, in the presence of her loving family at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Lillian Mae Smestad, the daughter of Even and Katherine (Nelson) Smestad was born May 4, 1927 in Niagara, North Dakota. Lillian grew up on a farm near Niagara, ND...
Jeanne Kay Breidenbach
Apr 23, 2016
Jeanne Kay (McMenamy) Breidenbach, 60, of Reynolds, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Altru Hopital in Grand Forks. Jeanne was born September 29, 1955, in Grand Forks, the daughter of Robert & Laverne (Stinar) McMenamy. Growing up in Grand Forks she graduated from Central High School in 1973. Following high school she attended Aaker’s Business School. Her professional...
Adella Steffl
Apr 18, 2016
Adella “Del” Marie Steffl left this world on Monday, April 18, 2016 following a short stay at Woodside Village, to join her beloved husband Kenneth and daughter Karen Kulzer. Adella Marie Schouviller was born on Feb. 21, 1925 and was raised on the family farm near Mahnomen, MN, one of 10 children. She married Kenneth Steffl on June 10, 1947,...
Corinne "Queenie" Alphson
Apr 18, 2016
Corinne Arlette Johnson Alphson, 89, of Little Rock, AR and formerly of Grand Forks, N.D. died peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, AR. Corinne was affectionately called “Queenie” by her friends and family.Corinne was born November 4, 1926 in Grand Forks, N.D. the daughter of George and Blanche (Shideler) Johnson. Corinne’s childhood was...
Colleen Joy Denault
Apr 14, 2016
Colleen Joy Denault, 64, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016, at her home in Grand Forks, ND. Colleen was born April 8, 1952, in Grafton, ND, the daughter of Floris & Audrey (Lichtenbarger) Puppe. She grew up and attended schools in St. Thomas, ND. She also attended Aaker’s Business College. She married Allen Denault and together they had one...
Brent Timothy Olson
Apr 14, 2016
Brent Timothy Olson, 31, Northwood, formerly of Grand Forks, died Thursday, April 14, 2016. Brent was born May 5, 1984 in Grand Forks, the son of Marc and Renee (Yutrzenka) Olson. He attended school in Grand Forks, graduating from Red River High School in 2002. He then went to Northland and received his Welders certificate in 2004. In 2009 Brent...
Helen Irene McGiffin
Apr 10, 2016
Helen Irene (Andrews) McGiffin, age 89, passed away peacefully at home with her family in Grand Forks on the morning of April 10th, 2016. Helen was born on April 4th, 1927 in Winnipeg, MB to Edna and Angus Andrews. She attended Wellington and General Wolfe schools in Winnipeg. She began working as a live-in housekeeper at the age of 14...
Gregory Knutson
Apr 9, 2016
Gregory "Greg" Knutson, 64, Grand Forks, died Saturday, April 9, 2016 in his home at Linden Place Apartments. Greg Knutson was born October 30, 1951 to Doris (Kordahl) and Jerome T Knutson Sr. in Grand Forks, ND. Greg attended Agassiz in Grand Forks for Twenty years. He participated in Special Olympics and loved all sports, especially basketball. He enjoyed going...
Ruby A Blair
Apr 8, 2016
Ruby A. Blair, 99, Grand Forks, ND died Friday, April 8, 2016 in Valley Memorial home Eldercare. Ruby Aldrie Steenerson was born February 8, 1917 in Fertile, MN. She was the 5th of 9 children born to Steener and Laura (Quanrud) Steenerson. At a young age, she moved with her family to Grand Forks where she attended Central High School....
Darlyne L. Hariman
Apr 8, 2016
Darlyne Lee (Hamilton) Hariman was the daughter of Robert E. and Edna B. (Cooper) Hamilton. She was born April 11, 1924 in Nelson County, North Dakota and attended schools in the Dahlen area. She attended Minot State University and graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1947. She married Donald G. Hariman in 1947 and worked in retail and...
Darlene M Hinsz
Apr 6, 2016
Darlene M. Hinsz, 78, Grand Forks, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in her home. Darlene May Stoller was born in Grand Forks to Harold and Helen (Couch) Stoller on November 23, 1937. She attended Washington and Roosevelt Elementary Schools, and graduated from Grand Forks Central High School. Darlene married Norman Hinsz on December 7, 1956 in Grand...
Gerald Joseph Miller
Apr 5, 2016
Gerald J. Miller, 63, Grand Forks, ND and formerly of Inkster, ND, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Gerald Joseph Miller was born March 25, 1953 in Michigan, ND the son of George and Rose (Cihlar) Miller. He was raised and graduated from high school at Adams, ND. At a young age, Gerald began working...
Harley "Chip" Lind
Apr 1, 2016
Harley A. “Chip” Lind, 68, Grand Forks, ND, died Friday, April 1, 2016 in his home. Harley Andrew Lind was born October 11, 1947 in Warren, MN the son of Helmer and Amy (Lundell) Lind. He graduated from high school in Newfolden, MN, and from college in Thief River Falls, MN. Chip married Judi Larson in Badger, MN in 1966. ...
Melvin J. Halverson
Mar 31, 2016
Melvin J. Halverson, 91, Grand Forks, ND, died Thursday, March 31, 2016 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Melvin, the son of Effie Halverson was born April 7, 1924 on a farm in Ferry Township, Grand Forks County near Manvel, North Dakota. He was raised in Ferry Township and graduated from Manvel High School in 1942. He was drafted into military...
Esther Mae Amstrup
Mar 29, 2016
Esther Mae Amstrup, 95, formerly of Grand Forks, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in a care facility in New Hope, MN. Esther Mae Amstrup was born June 13, 1920, the daughter of Andrew and Mabel (Helling) Ulsaker in Fargo, ND. She attended elementary schools in several different states due to her parents’ frequent moves, graduating from Kindred High School in...
Kathleen Lofthus
Mar 27, 2016
Kathleen Lofthus, 96, of Grand Forks passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Kathleen was born October 9, 1919, the daughter of David & Jeanette (Harvey) Samson in Glasgow, MT. She graduated from Gilby High School in 1937 and attended UND and Valley City Teacher’s College where she received her BA degree in Education. She...
Ellen Gray
Mar 26, 2016
Ellen (Wood) Gray 99, Grand Forks, died Saturday, March 26, 2016 in Valley Eldercare. Ellen Wood Gray was born 99 years ago in Bisbee, North Dakota, to Gladys Jennings Wood, and George Portarlington Wood, on January 4, 1917. She graduated from High School, and went on to graduate from Jamestown College with her bachelor degree in Education during the hard...
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