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Anthony Nelson

Anthony Nelson

Jul 27, 2024

Anthony Nelson, 66, Grand Forks, died July 27, 2024 in his home.

Per the families wishes, no formal services will be held at this time.

Gloria Valgren

Gloria Valgren

Jul 26, 2024

Gloria Ann Valgren, 82, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, in Ellendale, ND. 

 Born on February 23, 1942, in Clearbrook, MN, she was the daughter of Walter and Clara (Olson) Holm. 

 Gloria dedicated her career to nursing, retiring from Altru Medical Center.

 In her free time, Gloria enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including gardening, baking, sewing, and crocheting. 

 She...

Kalisi David Ulu'ave

Kalisi David Ulu'ave

Jul 25, 2024

Kalisi David Ulu'ave was born in Logan, Utah, on July 21, 1983. Kalisi returned back into our loving Father's arms on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at age 41. Kalisi was a light to all those around him. He loved deeply and lived purposefully. He was selfless in the service he gave to others. He brought so much joy to everyone...

James "Jim" J. Aaker

James "Jim" J. Aaker

Jul 25, 2024

James J “Jim” Aaker – age 70, father, uncle, husband, and grandpa passed away surrounded by his beloved children Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.

A funeral service will be held in memory of Jim at Relevant Life Church in Fargo, ND. It will be officiated by his son Eric Aaker and Pastor Travis Linn. Special music...

Dennis B. Strand

Dennis B. Strand

Jul 25, 2024

Dennis Bruce Strand (71) passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 while at home. 

Dennis was born on August 16, 1952 in Fargo, ND to Percy and Judith (Myhre) Strand. He was the second of eight children. He graduated from Richland 44 High School in 1970 and after that attended The Association Free Lutheran Bible School (AFLBS) graduating in 1972. Dennis...

Kylie Jo Olson

Kylie Jo Olson

Jul 24, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/HudAXfaLvgE Kylie Jo Olson, 41 of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at her home.

Kylie Jo was born on November 12, 1982, the daughter of Dana and Marla (Eastman) Olson in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was raised in Grand Forks until the 7th grade...

Donald Ebertowski

Donald Ebertowski

Jul 24, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/YQWIvvvI1_U Donald Ebertowski, 72 of Warsaw, North Dakota passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Donald was born in Grafton, North Dakota on January 15, 1952, the son of Theodore and Leona (Kamrowski) Ebertowski. 

He attended a one room country school house, located about 2 miles...

Marlin "Jake" Leroy Jacobson

Marlin "Jake" Leroy Jacobson

Jul 21, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/V6EalMZweuE 

Marlin “Jake” Leroy Jacobson, 83, passed away on Sunday, July 21, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Marlin was born on December 2, 1940, to Harvey and Inez (York) Jacobson in Perth, ND. He graduated from Egeland High School and went on to receive a degree in Business Administration from...

James Raymond Litzinger

James Raymond Litzinger

Jul 20, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/EWLgYYMCxOE James Litzinger, 78 of Grand Forks, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

James was born in Grand Forks, ND, on August 29, 1945, the son of Paul (Cookie) and Elizabeth (Feist) Litzinger. He grew up in Grand Forks and graduated from St....

Desmond "Desi" Sporbert

Desmond "Desi" Sporbert

Jul 20, 2024

Desi passed away at Aneta Parkview Health Center surrounded by love. He was born in 1950 in Northampton, MA. At the age of seven, he and several siblings moved in with his aunt and uncle, Gertrude and Raymond Knight in Pittsfield, MA.

Desi’s first job was working at a movie theater, which he later managed. This fostered his lifelong love of...

Gitta Goeser

Gitta Goeser

Jul 19, 2024

Gitta Goeser, age 61, longtime resident of Buxton, ND, died on July 19, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family after a long courageous battle.

Gitta was born on May 29, 1963, in Neunkirchen, Germany to her loving parents, Stewart and Gisela Chase. She was the oldest of three children. She moved to the United States at the age of...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Leebrick

Jeffrey "Jeff" Leebrick

Jul 18, 2024

Loyal. Super funny. Smart. Always willing to lend a hand. Counselor. Best friend. 

 Jeff Leebrick died at his home in Grand Forks, N.D., on July 18, 2024. 

 Jeff was a beloved member of the racing community in Grand Forks and his early and unexpected departure from this world has left a hole in the hearts of many. 

 Jeffrey Jay Leebrick was born on...

Perdean H. Flesche

Perdean H. Flesche

Jul 17, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/FAXu9zdod6U Perdean H. Flesche, age 84, longtime resident of Grand Forks, ND, died on July 17, 2024, in East Grand Forks, MN.

Born on July 16, 1940, in Grand Forks, ND to his loving parents Edgar S. and Tilda J. (Engebretson) Flesche. He was the youngest of four children. He attended...

Eric Steven Laubach

Eric Steven Laubach

Jul 16, 2024

Eric S. Laubach, 44 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Eric was born on January 14, 1980, the son of Earl and Birgit (Herrmann) Laubach in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He was raised in Kodiak, Alaska and graduated high school in Raleigh, North Carolina. As a young man he served in the...

Todd L. Johnson

Todd L. Johnson

Jul 16, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/B75DzOhUqgg Todd L. Johnson, age 66, longtime resident of Grand Forks, ND passed away on July 16, 2024, at home. 

Todd LeRoy Johnson was born on July 11,1958, in Grand Forks, ND, one of four children born to Raymond and Rose (Aasen) Johnson. He grew up in East Grand Forks, MN...

Edward "Ed" Michael Lemar

Edward "Ed" Michael Lemar

Jul 13, 2024

Edward “Ed” Michael Lemar, 80, Thompson, died July 13, 2024, at Altru Rehabilitation Hospital - Encompass Health.

Edward was born July 29, 1943, in Rugby, North Dakota, the son of Matthew and Josephine (Buckmeier) Lemar. He grew up on the family farm in rural Wolford, ND.

Ed attended country school until 8th grade. He then attended school in Wolford where he graduated...

Phyllis Elaine Trelfa

Phyllis Elaine Trelfa

Jul 12, 2024

The service will be lived streamed on United Lutheran Church's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/unitedgf 

To view a copy of Phyllis' prayer service, click the following link https://youtu.be/XAJSMgYZndo 

Phyllis Elaine Trelfa, 78, passed away July 12, 2024, while taking a morning nap before meeting with one of her newest friends. Phyllis was strong, resilient, artistic, thoughtful, empathetic, and loving. She had a gift and...

Susan Marie Kohl

Susan Marie Kohl

Jul 11, 2024

To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/6Kzt6rZFhMs 

Susan M. Kohl, 77 of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks, North Dakota. Susan previously resided at Parkwood Place. 

Susan was born on August 28, 1946, the daughter of Walter and Alice (Rutter) McKinnon in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Susan...

Dorothy A. Arvidson

Dorothy A. Arvidson

Jul 8, 2024

Please click here to watch Dorothy's service.

Dorothy A. Arvidson, 87, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia Road.

 Dorothy Ann Mattson was born August 7, 1936 in Park River, ND, the daughter of Carl and Ida (Peterson) Mattson. She was raised and educated in Park River and graduated from high school there. Dorothy...

Iven Leif Stottrup

Iven Leif Stottrup

Jul 7, 2024

To view a recording of Iven's funeral service, click the following link, https://youtu.be/9oQT_MFwNmM

Iven Leif Stottrup, a beloved member of the Grand Forks community, passed away on July 7, 2024. He will be remembered for his dedication to his work and his selfless nature.

Iven's professional career was marked by his ownership of Stottrup Excavating & Septic, where he tirelessly worked...

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