In Our Care

Arley Ellingson

Arley Ellingson

May 26, 2016

Arley Q. Ellingson, 60, Donnellson, IA, and formerly of Grand Forks, ND, died Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Grand Forks. Arley was born February 1, 1956 in Fort Hood, TX, the son of Odney and Lorraine (Doeden) Ellingson. He was raised and educated in Grand Forks and graduated from Red River High School in 1974. He graduated from Dakota Wesleyan...

Nancy Anne Hildebrant

Nancy Anne Hildebrant

May 25, 2016

Nancy Anne Hildebrant, age 74 of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in her home. Nancy was born November 11, 1941 the daughter of Abraham and Ann Schmidt.  She was raised in Altona, Manitoba, and attended school at Miller Collegiate.  Nancy was united in marriage to Vernon Hildebrant on September 29, 1961 and resided in...

Claire "Pat" P. Meagher

Claire "Pat" P. Meagher

May 25, 2016

Claire Patricia (Pat) Meagher passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks.  She was born March 23, 1925 in Grand Forks, the daughter of Ernest and Alice Collette.  Pat married Earl Matthew (Red) Meagher at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Grand Forks on April 24, 1944. Due to Red's career in the U.S. Army, Pat...

Barb Drees

Barb Drees

May 19, 2016

  Barbara Louise Drees, 60, of Grand Forks was called to her heavenly home on May 19, 2016 at Valley Eldercare. Barb was the daughter of Marion (Augustin) and Albert Drees Jr. of Thompson, ND and the granddaughter of Sophia Augustin. She was born on June 5, 1955 and attended school at Thompson, ND.   Barb was baptized and confirmed in the...

John Kroke

John Kroke

May 19, 2016

  John Elliott Kroke, 79, of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of Owatonna, MN, passed away on May 19, 2016 at home surrounded by his children. John (nicknamed Toupee) was born August 4, 1936 in Stephen, MN, the son of Elmer and Maxine (Elliott) Kroke. He grew up in Stephen and graduated from Stephen High School in 1954 and UND in...

Clarence Eugene Hietala

Clarence Eugene Hietala

May 18, 2016

Clarence Eugene Hietala, 68, of East Grand Forks, MN, formerly of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on May 18, 2016, at Valley Eldercare Center TCU in Grand Forks. Clarence was born April 8, 1948, in Wadena, MN, the son of Walfred & Ruby (Johnson) Hietala.  He grew up in Sebeka, MN where he graduated from Sebeka High School in 1966. ...

Shirley M. Moreland

Shirley M. Moreland

May 18, 2016

Shirley M. Moreland, 88, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Shirley Mae Nelson, the daughter of Elmer and Gladys (Reams) Nelson was born in Lisbon, North Dakota on November 24, 1927.  She attended school in Lisbon and graduated from Lisbon High School.  She later attended Wahpeton State School of Science. Shirley’s first job was...

Lydell Sannes

Lydell Sannes

May 17, 2016

Lydell Dean Sannes, 73, Thompson, ND, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Luther Memorial Home, Mayville, ND. Lydell was born October 9, 1942 in Grand Forks, ND and was raised on the family farm near Thompson, ND. He was the son of Ernest and Louise (Amble) Sannes.  Lydell graduated from Thompson High School and then attended the University of North...

George Staveteig

George Staveteig

May 10, 2016

George K. Staveteig, 85, Thompson, ND, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, in Valley Memorial Homes, Eldercare Center,  Grand Forks, ND. George was born on the family farm near Thompson on May 27, 1930, the son of Ole and Mable (Stundahl) Staveteig. He attended Walle #77 country school and graduated from Central High School, Grand Forks. George married Elizabeth (O’Hearn) on...

Dorothy T. Hulteng

Dorothy T. Hulteng

May 8, 2016

  Dorothy T. Hulteng, 85, East Grand Forks, MN, died Sunday, May 8, 2016 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare, Grand Forks. Dorothy Tweet was born April 29, 1931 in Aberdeen, SD, the daughter of Arthur and Alma (Hofto) Tweet.  She grew up in Grand Forks, ND, and graduated from Central High School.  She then earned a BA degree from the University...

Skyler Olivia Syrup

Skyler Olivia Syrup

May 5, 2016

Skyler Olivia Syrup was born February 23, 1998, in Grand Forks, the daughter of Steve & Jodi King Syrup.  She was joined by a sister, Amelia three years later.  She attended Kelly Elementary, Schroeder Middle School and finally Red River High School where she was to graduate with honors on June 5, 2016.  She died at home on May 5,...

Allan "Andy" Moen

Allan "Andy" Moen

May 4, 2016

Allan K. “Andy” Moen, 90, Grand Forks, ND, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks.  Allan Kenneth Moen, the son of Adolph and Manghild (Eilertson) Moen was born April 20, 1926 on the family farm near McCanna, North Dakota.  Allan graduated from Larimore High School in 1944 and attended UND for one year.  Allan Moen and Alice...

Chester Filipski

Chester Filipski

May 4, 2016

  Chet Filipski, age 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in East Grand Forks, MN on May 4, 2016.   He was born the son of Chester and Josphine (Kitlas) Filipski on September 18, 1944. Chet grew up in Scranton, PA, graduating from Scranton Tech in 1962.  In 1964, he enlisted in the United States Air Force.  Chet...

Gerald Lee Voiss

Gerald Lee Voiss

May 1, 2016

Gerald “Jerry” Lee Voiss, 77, of Grand Forks, died Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Jerry was born August 24, 1938, to Peter & Elsie (Styrlund) Voiss in Grand Forks.  He was the youngest of 12 children and graduated from GF Central High School and went on to complete C.T.I. He entered the US Air...

Clarence A Moe

Clarence A Moe

Apr 30, 2016

  Clarence A. Moe, 99, Grand Forks, ND, died Saturday, April 30, 2016 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare, Grand Forks. Clarence Myhre was born September 4, 1916 at Edmore, ND, the son of Carl and Anna (Kittelson) Myhre. Clarence’s mother passed away when he was only 2 years old. Because of this, he was raised by Halvor and Ingaborg Moe. Clarence...

Jerry B Smith

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

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

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

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...

Corinne "Queenie" Alphson

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...