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Dean Edward Hruska

Dean Edward Hruska

Jul 20, 2016

Dean E. Hruska, 73, of Grand Forks, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks. Dean was born September 9, 1942 in Waseca, MN, the son of Louis & Mildred (Wilson) Hruska.  He graduated from Waterville High School. He joined the US Air Force and served 4 years before his honorable discharge. Dean worked for...

Esther Augusta Mager

Esther Augusta Mager

Jul 18, 2016

Esther Augusta (Eide) Mager died peacefully at Valley Eldercare on July 18, 2016 in Grand Forks, ND at the age of 102. Esther was born on April 12, 1914 in Oslo, MN to Jacob and Clara (Nelson) Eide. She attended 8 years of school in Oslo. She married and had two sons, Clarian LeMont and Allan Dean. She retired from...

Jose Angel Ibanez

Jose Angel Ibanez

Jul 16, 2016

Jose Angel Ibanez, passed away at the age of 26.  Jose was born on March 4, 1990 in Harlingen, TX to Jesus and Gloria Ibanez where he was raised in Crookston, MN. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He attended Cathedral School, Highland Elementary school and Crookston High School.  Jose participated in extracurricular activities; track and field...

Peggy Lou Peck

Peggy Lou Peck

Jul 12, 2016

Peggy Lou Peck, 66, Gilby, North Dakota ascended into God’s loving embrace on July 12, 2016. Peggy was born February 20, 1950 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Earl and Ruby Mae (Pike) Goble.  She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother. Peggy is survived by her husband Daniel, children: Dana, Nathan, sister, Sue; brother, Jerry; and grandchildren: Maureen,...

Gladys Chase

Gladys Chase

Jul 12, 2016

  Gladys L. Chase, 86, Grand Forks, ND, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Gladys Lucille Johnson was born June 22, 1930, in Stanley, ND, the daughter of Fred and Alma (Haugen) Johnson. She was raised and educated in Stanley, ND. Gladys married Robert Chase on August 19, 1950, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stanley, and...

Daryll Morque

Daryll Morque

Jul 12, 2016

A private burial has taken place at Memorial Park North in Grand Forks.

Gary Beckstrand

Gary Beckstrand

Jul 10, 2016

  Gary Eugene Beckstrand, age 70, passed away at his daughters home in Grand Forks, N.D surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 10th 2016.   Gary was born on March 13th, 1946 in Litchfield, MN to parents Melvin and Millie Beckstrand. Gary was baptized and confirmed at Beckville Lutheran church in Litchfield.   Gary was a chief boiler engineer working at...

Thomas Miller

Thomas Miller

Jul 10, 2016

Thomas F. Miller, 97, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare Center, Grand Forks. Thomas was born January 21, 1919, in Emerado, ND, the son of Fred and Anna (Berg) Miller.  He served in the US Army in the Aleutian Islands, European Theatre in WWII.  He was employed by Baukol Construction as a carpenter and later...

Donna Mae Ethel Kuchar

Donna Mae Ethel Kuchar

Jul 8, 2016

Donna Kuchar, 90, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016, at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks. Donna was born October 28, 1925, in Rock Lake, ND, the daughter of Ray & Alma Yeager.  She married Rudolph Kuchar of Edmore, ND on June 23, 1949 in St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Grand Forks. She is survived by...

James Haugen

James Haugen

Jul 3, 2016

James D. “Jim” Haugen, 79, Grand Forks,  died Sunday, July 3, 2016 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, surrounded by his family. James Dale Haugen, the son of Gust and Pearl (Goplin) Haugen  was born July 17, 1936, at Newfolden, Minnesota.  He was raised and educated in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1954.  He served in...

Eileen Metzler

Eileen Metzler

Jul 2, 2016

Eileen L. Metzler, 70, Grand Forks, ND died Saturday, July 2, 2016 after a short battle with cancer.  Eileen Lena Kjos was born on January 8th, 1946 in Langdon, ND, the daughter of Lance and Dorothy (Rouse) Kjos. She grew up in Loma, ND and graduated from Alsen High School.  She graduated from Josef’s Hair Academy in 1965. Eileen married...

Darlene Avis Vodden

Darlene Avis Vodden

Jun 25, 2016

Darlene Avis Vodden, 80, of Grand Forks, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Valley Eldercare Center. Darlene was born January 5, 1936, in Alsen, ND, the daughter of Alfred & Velma (Johnsrud) Seterdahl.  She grew up in Alsen where she graduated from high school.  Darlene married Mervin K. Vodden on April 25, 1953 in Washington State.  They lived in...

Doris L Larson

Doris L Larson

Jun 25, 2016

   Doris L. Larson, 87, Grand Forks, ND died Saturday, June 25, 2016 in Valley Memorial Home Transitional Care.  Doris Lillian Mickelson was born December 26, 1928 in Mountview Township, North Dakota, the daughter of Richard and Sophie (Kemppainen) Mickelson.  She grew up in Rolla, ND and graduated from high school there. She attended nursing school in Bottneau, ND.  Doris married...

Gloria Lillian Loyland

Gloria Lillian Loyland

Jun 22, 2016

Gloria L. Loyland, 79, of Grand Forks, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 4000 Valley Square Woodside Village Oakcrest. Gloria was born May 11, 1937, in Gackle, ND, the daughter of Edwin & Esther (Karvonen) Holmstrom.  She attended Aaker’s Business School. She married Joe Zentner and later married Roger Loyland. Gloria owned and operated a cleaning business for...

Kenneth Dahlgren

Kenneth Dahlgren

Jun 18, 2016

  Kenneth Wesley Dahlgren, age 67, of Corona California was born Feb. 10, 1949, passed away June 18, 2016. He is survived by his daughters, Cher (Scott) Hansen and grandchildren Ashley, Hunter and Hailey of St. Michael, MN; and Betsy (Mike) Hoff, and grandson, Connor of Nisswa, MN; parents John and Inez Dahlgren of Grand Forks, ND; sister Kathy (Doug) Rood...

Robert "Bob" Gilbertson

Robert "Bob" Gilbertson

Jun 16, 2016

Robert “Bob” Gilbertson, 84, passed away at home on June 16, 2016, after a brave fight against cancer. Bob was born May 28, 1932, in Park River, North Dakota, to Lillian (Ellenson) and Henry Gilbertson. In 1940, Bob moved with his family to Grand Forks, where he spent the rest of his life, with military service as the only exception....

Timothy Erickson

Timothy Erickson

Jun 16, 2016

Timothy Robert Erickson, 50, Grand Forks, died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Altru Hospital.  He was preceded in death by his parents John Robert and Nita Rae Erickson. Timothy was born January 20th, 1966 in Lemmon, SD. He is survived by his only sister, Ruth LaRae Erickson Lutz and her husband Terry Lutz and daughter Tiffany LaRae Lutz.  His cousins...

Candace "Candy" Kay Boese

Candace "Candy" Kay Boese

Jun 15, 2016

Candace “Candy” K. Boese, 59, of Grand Forks, ND, became an angel on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Candy was born August 14, 1956, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Rudolph & Eleanor (Kasprick) Gust.  She grew up and attended schools in East Grand Forks, MN. She married William P. Boese and had 2...

Samantha Edwards

Samantha Edwards

Jun 14, 2016

Samantha Mary Edwards, 37, of Minneapolis Minnesota, died unexpectedly of natural causes June 14, 2016. Affectionately called Samie or Sam, she was born in Minot ND. She was the youngest daughter of Laurie (Kraft) and Freddy Edwards. Samie moved to Wright Patterson, Ohio in 1986 with her family and step father Larry Sayre. They lived there until 1990 when Larry...

Daniel Worman

Daniel Worman

Jun 12, 2016

Daniel B. Worman, 23, Grand Forks, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Daniel Budd Worman, the son of Joseph and Ione (Tibert) Worman was born in Grand Forks on March 27, 1993.  He grew up and attended school in Rapid City, South Dakota.  Daniel was employed in various construction jobs in South Dakota.   Skateboarding was...

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