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Marvin A. Birkholz
Feb 7, 2013
Marvin Birkholz, "Damn Near 100," Grand Forks, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 in 4000 Valley Square-Woodside Village, Grand Forks. Marvin Arthur Birkholz was born to Fred William Birkholz and Lydia (Otto) Birkholz on March 25, 1914 at Charles City, Iowa; the family moved to Grand Forks one year later. Thrust into responsibility at a young age, Marvin actively farmed until...
MaryBeth Martin
Feb 5, 2013
MaryBeth (Bogart) Martin, 53, Grand Forks, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at her home after losing a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family and friends. MaryBeth was born on May 16, 1959, the daughter of Marlyn and Phyllis (Thompson) Bogart. MaryBeth grew up in Milnor, North Dakota, graduating from Milnor High School. She attended Golden Valley...
Charlotte Marian Sobolik
Feb 5, 2013
Marian Sobolik, 93, formerly of Grand Forks, died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Clear Lake Regional Hospital, Webster, Texas. Marian Sobolik was born on September 4, 1919 in Forest River, ND. She was the daughter of James and Anna Poole Henry. She earned her teacher's degree from Mayville State Teacher's College and taught for 3 years in a one room...
Donald Tingum
Feb 5, 2013
Donald Tingum, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on February 5, 2013 after a brief battle with cancer. Donald was born November 13, 1931 in a Model A Ford on the way to the hospital in Northwood, ND. His parents were David and MayBelle (Jenstead) Tingum. He grew up and attended school in Larimore, ND and Antler, ND....
John E. Conneran
Feb 3, 2013
John Edward Conneran , age 59, of Grand Forks, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. John E. Conneran was born July 21, 1953 in Crookston, MN, the son of Claire (Dubuque) Conneran and the late Lester John Conneran. He grew up and attended school in Fisher, graduating from Fisher High School in...
LaVonne Evelyn Bergman
Jan 30, 2013
Lavonne Bergman, 73, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in her home with her family by her side. Lavonne, The daughter of Kermit and Evelyn (Sveen) Hovet was born May 9, 1939 at Deaconess Hospital, and was raised here in Grand Forks, ND. She graduated from Central High School in May of 1957, went on to attend the UND, and graduated...
Zona Luciel Swanson
Jan 29, 2013
Zona L. Swanson of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in Valley Eldercare Center, Grand Forks. Zona was born on November 14, 1923 at Orr, ND, the daughter of Fred L. and Hilda Neumann of Orr, ND. She grew up to womanhood in the area. She attended the Orr School for twelve years. To further her...
Theresa K Olson
Jan 26, 2013
Theresa Catherine Olson of Grand Forks, ND passed away on January 26, 2013 at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, ND , at the age of 94. Theresa was born to parents Dougal and Sarah McKinnon, in Starkweather, ND on February 9, 1918. Theresa went to school in Devils Lake, then moving to Grand Forks and graduated from Acker's Business College....
Irene F. Kaufmann
Jan 25, 2013
Irene F. Kaufmann, 91, of Grand Forks passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Irene Koehnen was born July 1, 1921 in Grand Forks, the daughter of John and Barbara (Salber) Koehnen. She grew up and attended school at the St. James Academy in Grand Forks. Irene Attended Aakers Business college and was employed...
Dr. Ben Clayburgh
Jan 21, 2013
Bennie James Clayburgh was born in Scobey, Montana, on January 31, 1924, the son of Anna (Horvick) and Marcus Clayburgh. Ben liked to say once a Montanan, always a Montanan' but he considered Grand Forks his home town. He attended South Junior High and graduated from Central High School in 1941. Ben passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013, 10...
Arral "AJ" Helgerson
Jan 20, 2013
Arral "AJ" Helgerson, 81, Grand Forks, died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Altru Hospital. AJ was born November 28, 1931 in Inwood, IA, the son of Alvin and Ida Helgerson. AJ spent most of his formative years in the Sioux Falls, SD area. He graduated from Washington High School and attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls. AJ entered the Marine...
Orlin F. Gunderson
Jan 20, 2013
Orlin F. Gunderson, 96, formerly of Buxton ND, died Sunday January 20th, 2013 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Orlin was born on February 20th, 1916 to Gunder and Martha Gunderson and grew up on their farm near Buxton. He graduated from Buxton High School. Orlin was united in marriage to Charlotte Molvig on November 11th, 1938. They established...
Stephen M. "Skip" Rucinski
Jan 19, 2013
With family at his side, Stephen "Skip" Rucinski, 66, passed away on January 19, 2013. Skip was born on November 23, 1946, in Newark, New Jersey, to Walter and Natalie (Zino) Rucinski. In 1964, he graduated from Newark's West Side High School, where he was a standout baseball player. Outside of class, Skip worked as an apprentice draftsman. Skip enlisted...
Alma Beatrix Townsend
Jan 19, 2013
Alma Townsend, 85, died January 19, 2013 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. No services are planned. Please sign online guestbook
Arlene M. McDougall
Jan 19, 2013
Arlene M. McDougall, 84, Grand Forks, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Arlene Mae Young was born to Otto and Bertha Young on February 5, 1928 in Kensal, North Dakota. She was raised and educated in Kensal. Arlene and Thomas McDougall were united in marriage on September 3, 1949 in Jamestown, North Dakota. They lived in...
Rob Jacobi
Jan 16, 2013
Robert R. Jacobi, 63, Grand Forks, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at his home. Robert Reinhold Jacobi was born on November 6, 1949 in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Charles (Bud) & Betty Jacobi. He attended school in Grand Forks and was a member of the undefeated 1967 Central High School State Hockey Championship Team. He graduated from...
Joseph Conzo
Jan 15, 2013
Joseph D. "Joe" Conzo, 69, Grand Forks, ND died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in his home. Joe was born June 12, 1943 in The Bronx section of New York City. At 14 he moved to Massapequa Park on Long Island, NY. He enlisted in the U. S. Air Force at 18 and served much of his time at Grand Forks...
Robert Donald Walters
Jan 15, 2013
Robert (Bob) Donald Walters, age 78, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Altru Hospital. Bob was born February 13, 1934 in Millville, Minnesota, the son of Vernon Edward and Natalie (Eisner) Walters. He grew up in East Grand Forks, Minnesota and later graduated from East Grand Forks High School. On September 9, 1956 he married...
Elizabeth Ann Anderson
Jan 14, 2013
Elizabeth A. Anderson, 85, Grand Forks, died Monday, January 14, 2013 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Elizabeth Ann Gamme was born to Elmer B. and Mildred (Propp) Gamme on August 6, 1927 at Beltrami, Minnesota. She married William E. Anderson on October 12, 1946. Elizabeth was employed by East Grand Forks Federal Savings and Loan until retiring in 1985. She...
Warren D. Johnson Jr
Jan 13, 2013
Warren D. Johnson Jr., 73, passed away on Sunday, January 13, at his home. He was born January 9, 1940 in San Diego, CA to Warren and Elizabeth (Hendrick) Johnson. Warren grew up in Rochester, New York. After high school he attended John Carroll University in Cleveland, OH. He then entered into a 20 year career with the United States...
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