In Our Care
Mary Elizabeth Thompson
Mar 9, 2023
Mary Elizabeth (Sullivan) Thompson passed away on March 9, 2023 at the Grand Forks hospital after a brief illness at the age of 87.
Mary (Betty) was born in Crookston, MN on February 24, 1936, the daughter of Gladys (Moan) and Earl Sullivan. She had a twin brother William (Billy) and an older sister Connie. After graduating from Crookston high...
Sharon Ann Bohn
Mar 7, 2023
***To view Sharon's funeral service, click the link below*** https://youtu.be/zLPqGp-dkzM Sharon A. Bohn, 76, Grand Forks, ND died Tuesday March 7th, 2023 at home. Sharon was born on July 12th, 1946 in Grand Forks, ND daughter of Edmund and Irene Matz. Sharon was raised in Grand Forks and was a graduate of Central High School in 1964. Sharon married Richard...
Tyler Jeffrey Semmens
Mar 6, 2023
To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/hDThMkz6OdQ
Tyler Jeffrey Semmens was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on March 6, 2023. He was born on January 28, 2002, and adopted into the family of Gary and Karen Semmens on November 24, 2003. He graduated from Grafton High School in May 2021, and was participating...
Marie L. Anderson
Mar 4, 2023
To view a recording of Marie's funeral mass, click the following link, https://youtu.be/oXxwtg5O-A8
September 9, 1940 – March 4, 2023
Marie Louise Stromme Anderson was born to Clarence Stromme and Pauline Zettler Olson Stromme in Devils Lake, ND on September 9, 1940. She was the only daughter of Clarence and could do no wrong.
Marie attended Noonan Township grade...
Ernest "Ernie" A Rud
Mar 3, 2023
Ernest "Ernie" A. RudErnie, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023. He was born on April14, 1941, in Warren, MN; son of Carl & Clara Rud. He was raised in MiddleRiver, MN, and later moved to Grand Forks, ND, in 1962.He worked as a truck driver most of his life for various employers in theGrand Forks area. His...
Gordon Holtan
Mar 2, 2023
Gordon Holtan, 93, Grand Forks, died Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.
A celebration of life will be held later this summer.
Stephen Paul Matcha
Mar 1, 2023
Stephen P. Matcha, 60, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Woodside Village in Grand Forks, ND.
No formal services are planned at this time.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Virgil Henry Bragg Jr
Feb 26, 2023
Virgil Henry Bragg, Jr., 64, West Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at St. Catherine-North, Fargo, surrounded by his family. Virgil “Hank” was born October 16, 1958, in Tampa, FL, the son of Virgil Bragg, Sr., and Mary Lucille (Oliver) Bragg. He grew up, attended Tampa Hillsborough High and graduated in 1977. While in high school,...
Vickie Ann Lee
Feb 24, 2023
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Vickie Ann (Wilde) Lee, 71, of Grand Forks, passed away on February 24, 2023, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.
Vickie was born January 29, 1952, to parents Edwin and Eleanor Wilde of Grand Forks, North Dakota and resided in the city of Grand Forks.
She had three siblings;...
Ronald Allen Jones
Feb 21, 2023
Ronald “Ron” Allen Jones, 75, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with systemic neuropathy, on February 21, 2023, under the loving care of the Altru nurses and the Red River Valley hospice team in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Ron was born on June 16, 1947, in Oneonta, New York, son of Allen Jones, and Elsie Platt Jones Ashly....
Doris A. Vinger
Feb 21, 2023
The service will be live streamed from United Lutheran Church. https://www.facebook.com/unitedgf
Doris Vinger, 94, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her heavenly Father Tuesday morning on February 21 at Tufte Manor. She was so happy there and grateful for the care she was afforded at Tufte along with all the friends she made there.
Doris was born...
Deloris J. Sande
Feb 20, 2023
Deloris Jean Bolton Sande was born November 29, 1932 in Inkster, North Dakota to Louis and Martha (Haug) Bolton. She was the fourth of six children. Deloris grew up in Inkster and graduated from Inkster High School in 1950.
Deloris graduated from Aaker’s Business College in Grand Forks and was employed by the City Engineer’s Office. Mutual friends introduced...
Lori Marie (Askjem) Johnson
Feb 18, 2023
To view the memorial service for Lori, click the link below: https://vimeo.com/819913784?share=copy Loretta (Lori) Marie Askjem Johnson passed away peacefully on February 18, 2023, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks, surrounded by love, prayers, and family. Lori was born on March 16, 1956, to Arne and June Askjem in Grand Forks. She was raised and received her...
Patricia L. Kelly
Feb 17, 2023
Patricia L. Kelly, 82, Grand Forks, died Friday, February 17, 2023 at Valley Senior Living on 42nd in Grand Forks.
Patricia Lorraine Golay, the daughter of Edwin Golay and Jacqueline (Smith) Golay, was born on January 12, 1941 in Los Angeles, California. She attended school in Chico, California, graduated from Chico High School, and then graduated from Chico State University...
Cheryl Brooks
Feb 17, 2023
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Cheryl Brooks, age 70, Grand Forks, ND, passed away at her home on Friday, February 17, 2023, after a courageous battle with multiple medical issues.
Cheryl was born October 8, 1952, to Howard and Pauline (McDonald) Brooks in Champaign, Illinois. She was the oldest of six children, growing...
Jeanette M. Bucholz
Feb 16, 2023
Jeanette M. Bucholz, 95, Grand Forks, died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks.
Jeanette Marion Blaine, the daughter of Elmer John Blaine and Cora Marie (Bjerken) Blaine, was born on August 9, 1927 in Moylan Township, Marshall County, Minnesota. She attended school at Goodridge, Minnesota and graduated from Goodridge High School. She married...
Stephen Crary
Feb 15, 2023
Stephen (Steve) Paul Crary, 54, went to his heavenly home February 15, 2023. Steve was born to Paul and Mary Ann Crary of Walhalla, ND. Steve enjoyed being the youngest of four children. He was out hunting at a young age with his older brothers, biking down to the local swimming pool alone, spying on his older sister and loving...
Drusilla Kay Keating
Feb 15, 2023
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Drusilla Kay Keating (Dee) passed away on February 15, 2023, at Altru Hospital surrounded by family.
Dee was born on February 24, 1945 in Seattle, Washington. She spent most of her life in North Dakota.
In 2014, she moved to Grand Forks to be near her children....
Linda E. Funkhouser
Feb 14, 2023
Linda E. Funkhouser, 76, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.
Services will be held in Norfolk, VA at a future date.
Rebecca Dawn Brooks
Feb 12, 2023
To view a recording of Becky's funeral service, click the following link, https://youtu.be/zfcKZfdGer4
Rebecca D. Brooks, 72, Mayville, ND and formerly of Buxton, ND, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Luther Memorial Home of Mayville.
Rebecca Dawn Brooks, ”Becky” was born on March 21, 1950 in Fargo to Howard and Amy Knudsvig. She attended school and grew up...