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William Nelson

William Nelson

Sep 13, 2008

William James Nelson (Bill) William J. Nelson passed into heaven on September 13th, 2008 at Altru Hospital with his entire family at his bedside. William James Nelson (Bill) was born on September 23, 1928 in Drayton, ND to William and Nellie (Rath) Nelson. He attended Drayton Elementary School and Drayton High School graduating in 1946. He moved to Grand Forks...

Andrea Joyce Lundeby

Andrea Joyce Lundeby

Sep 13, 2008

Andrea J. Lundeby, The Good Lord suddenly called Andrea Joyce Lundeby, 37, youngest daughter of James and LuAnne Gjerset into His everlasting Kingdom on Saturday, September 13, 2008. Andrea touched countless lives with her positive attitude, quick wit and beaming smile. She will be sorely missed by her family and many friends who wish they had more time to spend...

Howard Nelson

Howard Nelson

Sep 9, 2008

Howard A. Nelson, 63, of Grand Forks, ND died Tuesday, September 9, 2008 in his home with his family by his side. Howard Allen Nelson was born April 21, 1945 in Grand Forks, ND the son of Henry and Dorothy (Close) Nelson. He grew up and attended school in Grand Forks, graduated from Central High School and attended UND. Howard...

Dagny V. Capes

Dagny V. Capes

Sep 7, 2008

Dagny V. Capes, 81, Grand Forks, ND, died Sunday, September 7, 2008 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare, Grand Forks. Dagny V. Enstad was born March 21, 1927 in Devils Lake, ND, the daughter of Sigurd and Else (Wold) Enstad. She was raised and educated near Pekin, ND, then came to Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School. Dagny married...

Kenneth Brenna

Kenneth Brenna

Sep 6, 2008

Kenneth Brenna, 81, of Grand Forks, ND died Saturday, September 6, 2008 in Valley Eldercare Center, Grand Forks, ND. Kenneth Brenna's grandparents came from Norway and homesteaded in Grand Forks on a farm. They started a township called Brenna Township that still today holds that name. Kenneth was born there on November 10, 1926, the son of Henry and Bessie...

Barbara Ann Evenson

Barbara Ann Evenson

Sep 4, 2008

Barbara A. Evenson, 73, Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Thursday, September 4, 2008 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Barbara Ann Nelson was born in Grand Forks on August 3, 1935 to Einar Rudolf and Ragna Amanda (Opheim) Nelson. She attended school in Grand Forks, graduating from Grand Forks Central High School in 1953. Barbara Nelson and Robert M. Evenson were...

Mary Helen Dryden

Mary Helen Dryden

Sep 2, 2008

Mary Helen Dryden, 85, of Grand Forks, passed away on September 2, 2008, at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks. FUNERAL SERVICES: 2:00p.m., Friday, September 5, 2008, at Amundson Funeral Home 2975 S. 42nd St. in Grand Forks. VISITATION: One hour prior to the funeral service at Amundson's. INTERMENT: Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Grand Forks, ND.

Margaret Svanfridur (Kristjanson) Thomasson

Margaret Svanfridur (Kristjanson) Thomasson

Sep 1, 2008

Margaret Svanfridur Kristjanson, born to Barney and Kristbjorg Kristjanson on December 12, 1920, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. She made her transition while at home with her immediate family. Margaret Kristjanson married Richard E. (Dick) Thomasson on Oct 26. 1940. They had two children, Richard F. and Charlene S. Thomasson. Margaret and Dick lived in Gardar, North Dakota until...

Marie O. Pederson

Marie O. Pederson

Sep 1, 2008

Marie Ovidia Pederson, 88, of Grand Forks, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2008, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Marie was born December 5, 1919, at Holmes City, MN, the daughter of Edward & Ella (Ellingson) Pederson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She attended schools at Holmes City and Alexandria, MN. Marie was employed 14...

Hilary F Tandeski

Hilary F Tandeski

Sep 1, 2008

Hilary F. Tandeski, 73, Mekinock, ND died Monday, September 1, 2008 at home. Hilary Francis Tandeski was born September 20, 1934 in Grafton, ND, the son of Max and Staffie (Ebertowski) Tandeski. He was raised and educated near Grafton, Minto and Warsaw, ND area as well as Donaldson, MN. As a young man, Hilary worked for Armor and for the...

Derrold G. Turner

Derrold G. Turner

Sep 1, 2008

Derrold G. Turner, 75, Grand Forks, passed away Monday, September 1, 2008 in Grand Forks at his home. Derrold Gene Turner was born November 30, 1932 to David & Sayde (Kothe) Turner in Lancaster, MN. He was raised in Lancaster graduating in 1950 and serving in the US Army from 1953 - 1955. He attended Hanson Trade School in Fargo....

Charles Arthur Braden

Charles Arthur Braden

Aug 31, 2008

Charlie Braden age 54, of Saint Paul, MN died of heart disease on August 31, 2008 in Grand Forks, ND. Born November 1, 1953 in Minneapolis, MN. He was a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Graduate of Marshall High School in Minneapolis (1971), attended Juilliard School of Music, Graduated from Macalaster College (1975) with a BA in music...

Stanley Svaren

Stanley Svaren

Aug 30, 2008

Stanley Svaren, 82, formerly of Niagara, North Dakota, died Saturday, August 30, 2008 in Valley Memorial Homes Eldercare Center, Grand Forks. Stanley was born in Grand Forks on June 15, 1926 to Erling and Lillie (Ackerson) Svaren of Niagara, North Dakota. Stanley attended school at Niagara, graduating in 1944. He became a telegrapher for the Great Northern Railroad and later...

Mildred Ramirez

Mildred Ramirez

Aug 29, 2008

At the request of Mildred's family, no services will be held.

Oscar Nsengiyumva

Oscar Nsengiyumva

Aug 28, 2008

Oscar Nsengiyumva, 33, Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Thursday, August 28, 2008. Oscar was born in Butare, Rwanda on November 12, 1974. Oscar met and married his wife, Emerlye Bucumi, of Burundi while in a refugee camp in Tanzania. His son, Darcy John Bakizuwabo, and daughter, Iwacu Flavia Nijimbere, were born in Mtendeli Refugee Camp in Tanzania, Africa. Initially Oscar...

Dorine S. Apanian

Dorine S. Apanian

Aug 23, 2008

Dorine S. Apanian, 73, Grand Forks, ND died Saturday, August 23, 2008 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND. Dorine Sarah Korman was born May 15, 1935 in Barton, ND the daughter of Earl and Minnie (Thingvold) Korman. She was raised and educated in Kramer and Souris, ND and graduated from Souris High School. Dorine graduated from St. Luke's School...

Jean Botz

Jean Botz

Aug 22, 2008

Jean Botz, 97, passed away on August 22, 2008 at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Jean was born on December 17, 1910 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to J. R. and Lauretta Skinner McDougall. She moved with her family to Sawyer, North Dakota where she was raised. She graduated from Sawyer High School in 1928 and attended Minot State. She...

Magnhild Ovind

Magnhild Ovind

Aug 21, 2008

Magnhild Ovind, 93, formerly of Northwood, ND died Thursday, August 21,2008 at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks. Magnhild was born December 11, 1914 to Elise (Morstad) and Gulbrand Ryen, Lunner Norway. She immigrated to the United States in 1949 and was naturalized on December 1, 1960. She married Arlie Ovind on October 22, 1950 at Rustad, MN and together...

Daniel Letnes

Daniel Letnes

Aug 18, 2008

Daniel S. Letnes, 97, passed away at Valley Eldercare on Monday, August 18, 2008. Dan was born July 15, 1911 on the family farm located between Crookston and Eldred, MN. He attended country grade school and in 1931 was awarded advanced class graduate from Northwest School of Agricultural in Crookston, MN. It was here that Dan met Alpha Bruun, who...

Marcus D. Farden

Marcus D. Farden

Aug 18, 2008

Marcus D. Farden, 63, Grand Forks, ND died Monday, August 18, 2008 in the Villa St.Vincent of Crookston, MN. Marcus passed peacefully with his wife Judi and stepdaughter Barbara by his side one year and three months after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Marcus was born August 6, 1945 in Lawton, North Dakota the son of Edward and Hilda (Hamilton)...

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