In Our Care

Oliver "Jim" Braaten

Oliver "Jim" Braaten

Dec 11, 2022

Oliver James “Jim” Braaten March 6, 1939 – December 11, 2022 Jim was born in Mekinock, ND on March 6, 1939, to Pete and Nellie Braaten. He graduated in 1957 from Manvel High School and joined the United States Army in 1962. After leaving the Army, he moved to Everett, Washington, where he worked at Associated Sand and Gravel for...

Pearl J. Berge

Pearl J. Berge

Dec 10, 2022

Pearl J Berge, 98, passed away peacefully December 10, 2022, in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her loving family.

Pearl was born July 14, 1924, to Oscar and Randine Quanrud in Mekinock, ND. She grew up on the family farm near Mekinock and received her education in a rural one room country school.

On October 30, 1947, a perfect union...

Loretta Heyd

Loretta Heyd

Dec 9, 2022

Loretta Heyd, 96, of Grand Forks, went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Altru Hospital  surrounded by her loving family.

  Loretta Nitschke Heyd was born November 20, 1926, the daughter of Gotfried and Dorothea (Schock) Nitschke, in Ashley, North Dakota. She grew up on the family farm. She received her education in a rural one room...

Robert (Bob) Rowan, Jr.

Robert (Bob) Rowan, Jr.

Dec 5, 2022

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Robert (Bob) Henry Rowan, Jr., 91, Grand Forks, North Dakota, formerly of Lincoln, ND, died at home on December 5, 2022. Robert was born on December 25, 1930, to Robert Sr. and Amelia (Rennick) Rowan in Minot, North Dakota. He was baptized in Sawyer, ND. While growing...

Mary Ellen Morgan

Mary Ellen Morgan

Dec 4, 2022

Mary Ellen Adickes was born in Silver Creek Township, MN on December 30, 1942 to Clarence and Dorothy (Van Lith) Adickes. She graduated from Buffalo (MN) High School in 1960. After high school, Mary enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington DC. She was proud to have marched in John...

Judy A. Graves

Judy A. Graves

Dec 3, 2022

***UPDATED 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023*** Due to weather and travel difficulties, a memorial service will be planned later in the spring. Judith Ann Graves (nee` Hoerer) was born in Rolla, ND. She was the 6th born in a family of 12. Judi was baptized at Hansboro Lutheran Church. She attended grade school at Picton, one year in Hansboro,...

Lorilee "Lori" Adams

Lorilee "Lori" Adams

Dec 2, 2022

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Lorilee ‘Lori’ Christine Adams passed away to her heavenly home on December 2, 2022 with her mother and sister present. Lori was born on 7/30/1977 in Northwood, ND  at 4:02 AM, to Michael J Adams and Lynda Adams Vanderhoof.

Lori grew up within the Holmes Community where she was confirmed...

James L. Nelson

James L. Nelson

Dec 2, 2022

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Jim was born on September 6th, 1932, in Rolla, North Dakota to Carl C. and Nellie (Smith) Nelson. His early education was in various North Dakota schools. He graduated from Portal High School. He then attended the North Dakota School of Forestry for two years, studying wildlife management. He...

Richard Glen Miner

Richard Glen Miner

Nov 30, 2022

On Wednesday, November 30th 2022, Richard Glen Miner an amazing father, grandfather, husband, business leader and friend died at the age of 94 at his "Creekside" home in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.  

Richard was born February 2nd, 1928 in Harvey, North Dakota to Glen Edward Miner and Marcia Cussons Miner.   He was preceded in death by his only sibling Robert...

Steve Field

Steve Field

Nov 30, 2022

Due to the weather and holidays, Steve's Celebration of Life will be postponed until the spring. Steven Randall Field, 69, of Grand Forks passed away at Woodside Village in Grand Forks on November 30, 2022. Steve was born in Grand Forks, ND, July 23, 1953, to Curtis and Lois (McKenzie) Field. He attended school at Ben Franklin, South Jr. High,...

Allan Severinson

Allan Severinson

Nov 29, 2022

Allan N. Severinson, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks on November 29, 2022. Allan was born on September 21, 1948 in Grand Forks. He was enlisted in the US Navy in his early years and went on to work for 34 years at Altru Hospital until retiring in 2009. He had a...

Mavis Woodard

Mavis Woodard

Nov 28, 2022

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Mavis (Fontaine, Larson) Woodard, 93, of Grand Forks, ND passed away November 28, 2022, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

Mavis was born September 18, 1929, in Dahlen, ND, daughter of Isadore Fontaine & Frieda (Kelly) Fontaine. She was the middle child of seventeen children and grew...

Marilynn Trostad

Marilynn Trostad

Nov 25, 2022

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Marilynn Trostad, 79, Grand Forks, ND, passed away at Altru Hospital with family by her side on November 25, 2022, due to complications from cancer and treatment. She fought a long tough battle with MBC and multiple myeloma.

Marilynn Helen Hanson was born in McVille, ND, on December 12, 1942, to Hans...

Odney W. Ellingson

Odney W. Ellingson

Nov 24, 2022

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Odney W. Ellingson, 89, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at home with family by his side. 

Odney Willis Ellingson was born February 9, 1933 in Grand Forks County, ND, the son of Willie and Edith (Hanson) Ellingson. He was raised and graduated from high school in Reynolds,...

Gladys Julia Rasmussen

Gladys Julia Rasmussen

Nov 24, 2022

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Gladys J. Rasmussen, 91, Grand Forks, ND passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Valley Senior Living on 42nd Woodside Village, Grand Forks.

Gladys, the daughter of Andrew and Johanna (Christianson) Larson, was born January 7, 1931 in Red Lake County, MN. She was baptized on Feb. 8, 1931 at Salem...

Sam C. Cameron

Sam C. Cameron

Nov 24, 2022

Samuel C. Cameron, 66, East Grand Forks, MN, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

A public visitation will be Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Amundson Funeral Home, Grand Forks.

The funeral service will be private.

Samuel C. Cameron (Sam) was born in Hillsboro, ND to the parents of...

Lynnette M. Creutz

Lynnette M. Creutz

Nov 23, 2022

**To view the service use this link https://youtu.be/1pZScVgDcTE Lynnette Marie Creutz passed away on November 23, 2022, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Lynnette was born on December 24, 1953, in Grand Forks. She grew up in East Grand Forks with her five brothers. She attended Indiana University and Northern Kentucky University, receiving a bachelor's...

Gordon Emil Severinson

Gordon Emil Severinson

Nov 23, 2022

Our beloved husband and father, Gordon passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday night, November 23, 2022, in Grand Forks at the age of 66.

Gordon was the youngest son born to Harold LeRoy & Berniece Eleanor (Hagen) Severinson, on August 28, 1956.    He was born at the Deaconess Hospital in Grand Forks.

He went to primary school at...

Shirley Vakoc

Shirley Vakoc

Nov 23, 2022

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Shirley Vakoc, passed away in her home at Pioneer House in Fargo, North Dakota,  surrounded by family on November 23rd, 2022.

Shirley Mae Johanson Vakoc was born to Daniel and Mildred (Nyhus) Johanson on October 5, 1938,...

Judith G. Wenlund

Judith G. Wenlund

Nov 22, 2022

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Judith G. “Judy” Wenlund,  82, Grand Forks, ND, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia, Grand Forks.

Judith Gaynell Nyberg, the daughter of Oscar and Dolores (Stevens) Nyberg was born at Edmore, North Dakota  on January 14, 1940.  She was raised and educated at St. Thomas, North...