In Our Care
James A. Hansen
Jun 10, 2021
James A. Hansen (92), formerly of Grand Forks, ND, died June 10, 2021 at Cherrywood Pointe in Hopkins, MN.
He was born on April 1, 1929, in Reliance, SD., to Andrew and Helen (Chmela) Hansen. The family moved to Fort Pierre, SD, where Jim spent his growing years, He graduated from Fort Pierre High School in 1947, then graduated from...
Marlo Ann Gade
Jun 8, 2021
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Marlo Ann Gade, 89, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully June 8, 2021 at Northwood Deaconess Health Center. Marlo Ann Powers was born on November 7th, 1931 in Walhalla, ND to James and Gladys (Moore) Powers. Marlo attended grade and middle school in...
Marilyn Arlene Nerdahl
Jun 6, 2021
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 48:10
Marilyn Arlene Miller Nerdahl, 85, passed on Sunday, June 6, 2021 from complications of Pancreatic Cancer.
Marilyn was born on July 16, 1935, in Aneta, ND, to Ray & Mabel Miller. She had a sister, Jean (Miller) Wixo and 3 brothers, Raymond, Mike and John.
She attended Mayville State University...
Allen Korynta
Jun 6, 2021
Allen Korynta, 75, Grand Forks, died Sunday, June 6, 2021 in Fargo, North Dakota at Sanford Medical Center.
Per Allen's wishes, no formal services will be held.
Robert "Bob" Duane Hewitt
Jun 5, 2021
Robert "Bob" Duane Hewitt, 102, of Grand Forks, ND, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in his home from old age, surrounded by his children.
Bob was born September 13, 1918, to Frank and Eva (Scott) Hewitt in Grand Forks, ND, and grew up on their family farm west of Minto, ND. ...
Adolph Krogstad
Jun 4, 2021
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Adolph Krogstad, 101, of Hatton, ND and formerly of Reynolds, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Hatton Prairie Village in Hatton, ND.
Adolph was born to Ole and Mathilda (Dahl)Krogstad on March 11, 1920, on their farm west of Reynolds, ND. Adolph was baptized and...
Donald Lee Jackson
Jun 2, 2021
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Donald Lee Jackson, 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his home in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by his loving family.
Don was born on February 3, 1944 to Thomas & Ida Jackson in Grand Forks. Don graduated from East Grand Forks High School on June 1,...
Judith Rivard
Jun 2, 2021
Judith “Judy” Rivard, 81, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.
Judy was born March 27, 1940 in Oslo, MN, the daughter of Edward and Ardath (Anvinson) Jenkins. She was raised and educated in Oslo and graduated from Oslo High School in 1958.
Judith married William Rivard on November 25, 1958 in...
Brenda Skarperud-Nelson
Jun 1, 2021
Brenda Sue Skarperud-Nelson, 71, passed away peacefully on June 1st, 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Brenda was born on April 10, 1950, to Harvey and Dorothy (Seeley) Hanson. She grew up in Grand Forks, ND, and graduated from St. James High School in 1968. She married Craig Skarperud on February 2, 1969. Together they raised four boys- Chad, Matt, Ryan,...
Maureen "Kay" Bendele
Jun 1, 2021
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Maureen “Kay” Bendele
July 3, 1942 June 1, 2021
Kay was the eldest child born in Grand Forks to Leonard and Jeanne (Bridgeford) Dempsey.
Kay moved to California after graduating from Sacred Heart High School. She met and married Michael Bendele there. Together they...
Ermelinda "Erma" Sena
May 28, 2021
Ermelinda "Erma" Sena, 72, Grand Forks, died Friday, May 28, 2021 at Altru Hospital.
Erma loved Jesus. She loved God’s creation. She was a constant companion to her husband, Bob, for 53 years. Together, they hiked mountains, hunted deer, swam lakes and fished rivers. They lived in England for four years and served in the military for over 20...
Christopher Michael Martinez
May 28, 2021
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Christopher Michael Martinez, 47, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 in Grand Forks, ND.
Christopher was born February 28, 1974 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Jose & Gloria (Alvarado) Martinez.
He grew up in Grand Forks and worked as a truck driver.
He...
Betty Scheffer
May 26, 2021
Betty J. Scheffer, 73, Grand Forks, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2017 at home while in the care of her children and hospice of Red River Valley Community Action.
Betty Jean Scheffer was born to Carl Tofsley and Bernice (Bye) on October 3, 1947 in Grand Forks, ND. Betty graduated High School in Climax, MN, she then moved to Grand...
Conrad L. Garnett
May 24, 2021
Conrad Lamonte Garnett “Papa Bear”, 69, of Grand Forks, ND passed away on May 24th, 2021 peacefully at his home. Conrad was born in Washington, DC on January 6th, 1952, the son of Irene Virginia Breckenridge and James Thomas Breckenridge. Conrad spent his early childhood in Brooklyn, NY prior to moving with his family for his later childhood years in...
Suzanne R. Nelson
May 23, 2021
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Suzanne R. Nelson, age 86, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Valley Senior Living on 42nd. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42nd St. Grand...
Elaine Anderson
May 20, 2021
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Elaine (Workman) Anderson
She died.
That is what mom said her obituary should say. She didn’t want you to know that she was our rock. She didn’t want us to say she was a wonderful wife to Jim for 61 years, a fabulous mother to Debi...
Lawson Dale Fore
May 16, 2021
Lawson D. Fore, 60, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Lawson was born June 29, 1960, in Harden, Montana, the son of Luther & Eula (Donges) Fore.
He lived in Montana most of his years doing labor work through out his life. He loved being outdoors (summer fishing, ice...
Tiras Fru Ade
May 16, 2021
Tiras Fru Ade, infant son of Sullivan Anye Ade and Christina Sullivan Ngum Ade, was born at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks on February 23, 2021 and died at home in Grand Forks on Sunday, May 16, 2021.
Tiras is survived by his family which include his father, Sullivan Anye Ade, his mother, Christina Sullivan Ngum Ade, his elder...
Kathleen "Kathy" Braaten
May 14, 2021
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Kathleen “Kathy” Braaten, 69, Manvel, died Friday, May 14, 2021 in Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND.
Kathleen “Kathy” Murphy was born October 13, 1951, the daughter of Gerald and Betty Murphy of Manvel, North Dakota. Kathy started her life in Manvel and moved with her family to...