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Leo Shane Kasen

Leo Shane Kasen

Jan 13, 2023

Leo Shane Kasen passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on January 13th, 2023, due to suspected pneumonia.

Leo was born on December 3rd, 2021, to his parents David and Courtney and became the third born in a house of rambunctious boys. Leo means “lion like” and this little lion loved to make his presence known. He was always “saying” something...

Julia Wallin

Julia Wallin

Jan 12, 2023

Julia Parker Wallin

Passed away on January 12, 2023, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks ND.

Julia had a vivacious love of life. Music was a part of her soul.

Always a gracious hostess, she loved holding gatherings in her home in Grand Forks as well as at the family cottage in Ponemah, MB.

She cherished relationships with family,...

Earl H. Mallinger

Earl H. Mallinger

Jan 11, 2023

To view a recording of Earl's funeral service, click the following link,  https://youtu.be/gqiypYbtICI

 

Earl H. Mallinger, 105, Oslo, MN, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Earl Harold Mallinger was born August 14, 1917 to Peter and Hjerda (Loff) Mallinger in Oslo, Mn in a room above his father’s butcher shop.  He lived in...

Duane Arnfin McFarland

Duane Arnfin McFarland

Jan 7, 2023

**Use this link to view the service: https://vimeo.com/789289174

Duane A. McFarland, 94, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Duane Arnfin McFarland, born March 26, 1928, was the second son of Ernest and Myrtle McFarland, farmers in the Bigwoods area just north of Oslo, MN. Duane would be...

Jean S. Kruger

Jean S. Kruger

Jan 7, 2023

To view the video of the service, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWFLCfoiu2k Jean Sylina (Gilbertson) Kruger, died Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Valley Senior Living on 42nd in Grand Forks at the age of 85. She was born June 17, 1937, at McVille, Nelson County, North Dakota. Jean was the daughter of Sever and Clara (Larson) Gilbertson. She graduated from...

Kenneth Nice

Kenneth Nice

Jan 6, 2023

To watch the service on livestream click on the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/live/5Yro1xjWamM?feature=share

Kenneth John Nice, 80, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Friday, January 6th, 2023, from complications of Alzheimer’s with his wife and family by his side.

Kenneth was born on April 27, 1942, to Joseph and Bernice (Korynta) Nice on the family farm near Ardoch, ND. He...

Colleen Fay Hayes

Colleen Fay Hayes

Jan 6, 2023

**To view the memorial service use this link: https://youtu.be/z4ZvzwRIgeU 

Colleen (Plantiko) Hayes, 77, of Grand Forks, ND, died on January 6, 2023 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia Rd. in Grand Forks.

Colleen was born December 19, 1945, the daughter of Carl & Dorothy Plantiko. She grew up in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School.She was a...

Shaun M. Leach

Shaun M. Leach

Jan 4, 2023

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/fzv4liholhc 

Shaun Leach passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia with his family by his side. 

Shaun was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Jay and Susan Leach on April 7, 1963.   He graduated from Red River High School in...

Larry D. Skinner

Larry D. Skinner

Jan 3, 2023

Larry Dale Skinner, 49, Grand Forks, ND, passed away January 3, 2023 at home.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, March 10, 2023 at Sharon Lutheran Church of Grand Forks.

Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the church.

Mary F Anderson

Mary F Anderson

Jan 1, 2023

Mary F. Anderson (92) of Grand Forks, ND, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Altru Hospital after a brief illness.

Born Mary Fiola Fleener on December 8, 1930, in Berlin, ND, she was the daughter of Merle C. Fleener and Dorothy (Gordon) Fleener. Mary attended grade school in Berlin, until the family moved to a...

Ronald Kochevar

Ronald Kochevar

Dec 31, 2022

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/XWt7rdzh4XU 

Ronald J. Kochevar, 83, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Valley Senior Living on 42nd.

Ronald James Kochevar was born February 13, 1939 in Hibbing, MN, the son of Frank and Eloise (Olsen) Kochevar. He was raised in Hibbing and graduated from high...

Ruth E. Barnes

Ruth E. Barnes

Dec 31, 2022

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR RUTH: https://vimeo.com/785746040 Ruth Ellan Barnes, 90, of Grand Forks, died on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Altru Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 6th at Calvary Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Ruth was born on August 11, 1932, in Denver,...

Ellis Ray Wilson

Ellis Ray Wilson

Dec 31, 2022

Ellis Ray Wilson, 89, formerly of Neche, ND, passed into his Heavenly home on December 31, 2022.

Ray was born in Hoople, ND to E. and Viola (nee Grythe) Wilson on April 10, 1933.  When his mother remarried, he worked on the family farm with his stepdad in the Adams-Fairdale, ND area. At the age of 18, he joined the...

Bruce Allen Rylander

Bruce Allen Rylander

Dec 30, 2022

**You may view the memorial service by using this link: https://youtu.be/B7envPwU740

Bruce Allen Rylander, age 74 of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, after a 3-year courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family that loved him dearly.

On August 5, 1948, he was born to Milton and Irene “Dolly” (Nelson) Rylander in St Paul, MN. He...

June Stott

June Stott

Dec 29, 2022

June Lavinia Stott passed away surrounded by family at Altru Hospital in the early hours of Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the age of 86. 

 Born in the village of Flixton, Suffolk County, England on July 19, 1936, she was the daughter of John (“Jack”) and Laura Hilda (Sampson) Sutherland. The family moved to North Creake, Fakenham, England where...

Thorey Green

Thorey Green

Dec 28, 2022

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Thorey Green (Magnusson) of Grand Forks, ND passed away peacefully at her home in the evening of December 28, 2022 at the age of 89 surrounded by her family. Thorey was the 7th of 8 children born to Alli and Thorlaug (Finnsson) Magnusson at the family homestead north of Milton, ND. Thorey...

Richard Fox

Richard Fox

Dec 26, 2022

Celebration of Life for Richard W Fox 

There will be an open house from11am-4pm on

Saturday June 10th, 2023 at Turtle River State Park

(20 miles west of Grand Forks) in the Chalet Warming House.

We will gather to share some of our favorite memories and stories and remember the wonderful Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather

...

Sandy Braathen

Sandy Braathen

Dec 24, 2022

Dr. Sandra “Sandy” Jean Horner Braathen age 58 died at home after a three-year fight against cancer on December 24, 2022. She will be missed by her husband Kent. They celebrated 36 years of marriage this past May. Sandy’s greatest love was her son Jace who was born in 1997. She enjoyed following his activities and sporting events all throughout...

Mildred L. Enockson

Mildred L. Enockson

Dec 24, 2022

Mildred “Millie” Louise Enockson, 97, Grand Forks, passed peacefully on the morning of December 24, 2022, at Prairie View, Valley Senior Living. Services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Mapleview Cemetery, Fullerton, ND. Mildred was born January 30, 1925, in Fullerton, ND, to parents Frank and Anna Johnson. She grew up in Fullerton and graduated...

Michael Anthony Brokken

Michael Anthony Brokken

Dec 21, 2022

Michael Brokken, 53, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away at home December 21, 2022.

Michael was born April 1, 1969 at Fitzsimons General Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. Michael grew up in Grand Forks, North Dakota where he attended school. He was the son of Janice Brokken and Anthony(Nancy) Brokken. Michael was the brother of Melanie(Brad) Watkins.

Michael graduated from Community...

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