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Timothy Joseph Smith

Timothy Joseph Smith

Sep 18, 2023

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/e9Rb3LDQSug 

After a brief and courageous battle with lung cancer, Timothy J. Smith, 42 of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died in his home surrounded by his loving family, friends, and his beloved pets.

Tim was born on July 3, 1981, the son of Dale and Doris (Przybilla) Smith...

James "JC" Lerom Jr.

James "JC" Lerom Jr.

Sep 18, 2023

James C. "J.C" Lerom Jr., resident of Buxton, ND, passed away on September 18, 2023. James Clayton Lerom Jr. was born on July 11, 1965 to James and Marlys (Rygg) Lerom. Following his high school graduation he held many jobs, most recently he worked as a truck driver for Transystems. He is survived by mother, Marlys (Gilbert) Spillum; sister, Marlo...

Bruce Hart

Bruce Hart

Sep 18, 2023

Bruce David Hart, of Grand Forks, passed away at age 63 on Monday, September 18, 2023.  During his final few days, he was surrounded by love from his family and friends.  Bruce was born May 10, 1960, in Vancouver, Washington. His family returned to North Dakota where he graduated from Larimore High School in 1978 and later the North Dakota...

Richard E. Aamot

Richard E. Aamot

Sep 17, 2023

Rick's Memorial Service will be livestreamed through Calvary Lutheran Church at: www.calvarygf.org

In Loving Memory of Rick Aamot (April 28, 1956 - September 17, 2023)

Rick Aamot, a beloved husband, proud father, and dedicated firefighter, peacefully passed away on September 17, 2023, after bravely facing cancer. He was 67 years old.

On December 1, 1979, Rick and Bonnie Aamot embarked...

Roger Allen Duray

Roger Allen Duray

Sep 16, 2023

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/ieqJjuJ9RI8 

Roger A. Duray, 54 of Duluth, Minnesota died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at his home of natural causes.  

Roger was born on May 20, 1969, the son of Henry and Lorraine (Lunski) Duray in Grafton, North Dakota. He was raised in rural Warsaw, North Dakota on...

Richard Snortland

Richard Snortland

Sep 16, 2023

To view a recording of Richard's funeral service, click here: https://youtu.be/K2myhgAatOM

Richard K. Snortland, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Luther Memorial Home, Mayville, ND after a battle with Parkinson’s.

Rich (Dick, Richard) was born a twin on April 6, 1935, in Sharon, ND, son of Olaus and Ethel (Kloster).  He was raised in Sharon where he...

Telford Wardner

Telford Wardner

Sep 15, 2023

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/Pj8gNNdih5U 

Telford Wardner, East Grand Forks, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Telford Wardner was born January 1st, 1944, to Marvin and Clara (Larson) Wardner.

He attended grade school at district #92 in Bygland Township and graduated in 1961 from Central High School...

Dorothy Sullivan

Dorothy Sullivan

Sep 15, 2023

Dorothy “Doe” Sullivan, a lifelong, proud resident of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at the Elegant Care home in Chandler, Arizona.  Doe died just three months short of her 100th birthday.  

Dorothy Phyllis Chase was born on December 10, 1923 to Victor Newton Chase and Lucy Pauline (Beatt)...

Arthur "Art" Schroder

Arthur "Art" Schroder

Sep 15, 2023

Arthur “Art” Edwin Schroder, 82, Mekinock, died Friday, September 15, 2023, in Altru Hospital.

Arthur was born April 4, 1941, in Grand Forks, the son of Harold and Jennie (Ostad) Schroder. He attended rural county school then attended Crookston High School where he graduated in 1959. Arthur then went on to attend NDSU for a year. He attended Aaker Business...

Donald M. Rice

Donald M. Rice

Sep 13, 2023

Donald M. Rice, 90, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Valley Senior Living on 42nd St., Grand Forks.

Donald Mahlon Rice, the son of Willard and Ella Mae (Sawdey) Rice was born on September 8, 1933 at Staples, Minnesota.  Don grew up  and moved with his family to many places in Minnesota and other locations before coming to...

Karen Lynn Mathiason

Karen Lynn Mathiason

Sep 9, 2023

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/tQ_eYtPg0jk 

Karen Mathiason, 68, of Thompson North Dakota died Saturday September 9th, 2023, at Altru Hospital surrounded by her family. 

Karen was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the daughter of Donald and Deloris (Hoff) Ysen on July 27th, 1955. Karen attended high school in Thompson, North...

Joanne M. Graves

Joanne M. Graves

Sep 8, 2023

Joanne Marie Graves, 65,  peacefully passed away on Friday, September 8th, 2023 at her home in Grand Forks, North Dakota after battling cancer.

Joanne was born April 23, 1958 in Stanley, North Dakota. She was the fourth daughter of Melvin and Avis Borst. She moved to Grand Forks in 1965 and attended Red River High School, from which she graduated...

Richard "Dick" Morris Johnson

Richard "Dick" Morris Johnson

Sep 7, 2023

Richard “Dick” Morris Johnson, 94, Grand Forks, died Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Altru Hospital. Richard was born June 20, 1929, in Cummings, North Dakota, the son of Martin and Mabel (Mortenson) Johnson. He grew up and attended schools in Hillsboro and Grand Forks Central High School. Dick proudly served in the US Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948. After...

Norma C. Swingen

Norma C. Swingen

Sep 5, 2023

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Norma C. Swingen, 91, Bemidji, MN and Grand Forks, ND, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at home with her loving husband Walter at her side on the north shore of Lake Bemidji.

Norma Claire Locklin was born January 29, 1932 in Grand Forks, the daughter of...

Ronald Leroy Johnson

Ronald Leroy Johnson

Sep 4, 2023

 

Ronald Leroy Johnson, 90 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Monday, September 4, 2023, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia. 

Ron was born on August 18, 1933, the son of Victor and Thelma (Bowen) Johnson in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River, Minnesota. Ron enlisted in the United States Airforce in...

Geri J. Alberts

Geri J. Alberts

Sep 3, 2023

Long time Grand Forks resident, Geri Jeanne Alberts, recently passed away unexpectedly at home at the age of 64.

Geri, was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 15th, 1958 to Earl Dwayne and Betty Lou Alberts. She was the 2nd of three children. The family moved around a lot as her dad pursued earning college degrees and taught at various...

John LeRoy Feldman

John LeRoy Feldman

Aug 31, 2023

John LeRoy Feldman, 84, of Ft. Washington, Maryland passed away at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, North Dakota on Thursday, August 31, 2023. 

He was born in Sault Ste, Marie, Michigan, on August 1, 1939 to John and Elizabeth (Caulder) Feldman. Educated in the Sault St. Marie, Michigan schools, he graduated from Sault St. Marie High School (1957)....

Iris Mae Root

Iris Mae Root

Aug 30, 2023

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/YxP_x8ClhG4 

Iris Mae Root, 92 passed away Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia, where she had resided since 2021. 

Iris Mae Swangler was born June 22, 1931, at the family home to R.P and Evelyn (Corcoran) Swangler in the family home on 7th...

Stephan Jon Johnson

Stephan Jon Johnson

Aug 30, 2023

Stephan Jon Johnson, 81, of Grand Forks died on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Valley Senior Living. 

Stephan, also known as Steve and BZ, was born on October 27, 1941, to Steve and Frances (Meier) Johnson in Crookston, MN. 

On September 16, 1961, Steve married Helen Jean Lizakowski of Minto, ND. Together Steve and Helen started a life...

James Cameron Sondreal

James Cameron Sondreal

Aug 27, 2023

James “Jim” Cameron Sondreal, 75, of Thompson, ND passed away on Sunday, August 27th, 2023, at his home with loving family members by his side.

Jim was born on December 8th, 1947, to Cameron and Bertha “Dottie” Sondreal in St. Paul, MN. He grew up in Grand Forks, ND, and attended school there. Although he will tell you he received...

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