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Orville Peter Trontvet
Dec 31, 2019
Orville Peter Trontvet, age 86, of Grand Forks, North Dakota and formerly Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, surrounded by his loving wife of 64 years and other family members.
Orville was born on March 19, 1933, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to Ole and Gunda (Rensla) Trontvet. He graduated in 1951 from Lincoln...
Virginia M. Stalock
Dec 29, 2019
Virginia Stalock, 84, of Grand Forks, ND peacefully passed away Sunday, December 29 at Woodside Village. She was surrounded by familyMemorial Services will be held at Amundson Funeral Home January 2, 2020. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by a Service at 11:00 a.m.Virginia was born July 12, 1935 in Florian, Minnesota where she was raised. She graduated Stephen...
Bill Schmisek
Dec 29, 2019
William F. “Bill” Schmisek, 66, Grand Forks, ND, died Sunday, December 29, 2019 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. William Fredrick Schmisek, the son of John Michael Schmisek and Loretta Marie (Lacey) Schmisek, was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on January 22, 1953. Bill was raised and educated in Grand Forks. He attended St. James High School and graduated from...
Irvin H. Olson
Dec 28, 2019
Irvin Harry Olson passed away December 28, 2019 surrounded by family at the age of 89.
He was born April 3, 1930 to Harold and Anna Olson. He was born and raised in rural Bagley, MN. He grew up on the family farm and went to a country school. He lived there until moving to ND for work.
He married...
Bernard Zejdlik
Dec 28, 2019
Bernard J (Bernie) Zejdlik 92 Grand Forks, ND passed away at home Dec 28, 2019
Bernard James Zejdlik was born October 6, 1927 in Tabor MN to Joseph and Rose (Arnold) Zejdlik. He attended school in Tabor and worked on the family farm. In the late 1940’s he moved with family to East Grand Forks MN. In 1947 he was...
Lillian M. Wild
Dec 25, 2019
LILLIAN M. WILD
Lillian Wild (nee Snydal born June 5, 1928) fortified by the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church died peacefully on Christmas Day. Her body having suffered the ravages of old age, simply wore out. Left to mourn her passing: Lauren (Mary) Wild, Grafton; Richard (Mary) Wild, Edinburg; Linda Dunnigan, Minto; and Father Alexander Wild, Grand Forks; 9 grandchildren...
Terry Edinger
Dec 25, 2019
Terry L. Edinger, 71, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.
Terry, the son of Victor and Viola (Jesser) Edinger, was born January 6, 1948 at Carrington, ND.
Terry worked for many years as a custodian for the Grand Forks Public School System.
He enjoyed many camping and fishing trips with his family. ...
Eliot A Glassheim
Dec 25, 2019
There aren’t enough words to describe Eliot Glassheim, but mentor, statesman, writer, a caring and humble public servant, generous, fun, funny and kind are some of the words Grand Forks leaders used to characterize him on Thursday, Dec. 26, the day after the longtime Grand Forks politician’s death.
“Our community is a better place for his service,” Mayor Mike Brown...
Herbert "Herb" Wogsland
Dec 24, 2019
Herbert J. (Herb) Wogsland of Grand Forks, ND passed away on the morning of December 24th. He was born March 22, 1924 in Harding twp, Ramsey County, North Dakota at the family homestead. Herb was the eldest son of the late Melvin and Mable (Paulson) Wogsland. He was raised in rural northeastern ND and graduated in 1942 from Hoople High...
Katherine Engel
Dec 23, 2019
Katherine Jean (Thomas) Engel, age 86, of Grand Forks, ND passed away December 23, 2019. She was born on August 15, 1933 in Thief River Falls, MN to Rose and James Thomas.
After growing up in Thief River Falls, MN, Katherine studied nursing at St. Cloud State. She finished her career at the University of North Dakota on the faculty...
James Lundin Eck
Dec 23, 2019
SERVICE TIMES HAVE BEEN CHANGED DUE TO UPCOMING WEATHER
James Lundin Eck, 77, of Grand Forks, ND died unexpectedly at Altru hospital on December 23, 2019.
Jim was born November 2nd, 1942 to Samuel and Enola (Lundin) Eck and grew up as the youngest of 6 children on a farm near Bismarck. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in electrical...
Cynthia Rieger
Dec 22, 2019
Cynthia K. Rieger, 67, Grand Forks, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.
Cynthia Katherine Schneider, the daughter of Anton and Angeline (Hoffart) Schneider, was born on October 7, 1952 in Rugby, North Dakota. She attended school in Selz, North Dakota and was a member of the first class to graduate from the...
Eva Simons
Dec 21, 2019
EVA SIMOMS
Eva Simons, age 63 of Grand Forks, died on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Altru hospital. Services will be held at later date.
Gary Zick
Dec 20, 2019
Gary Wayne Zick, 74, of Grand Forks, died on Friday, December 20, 2019 surrounded by family at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks after complications with heart disease and diabetes.
Gary was born May 25, 1945, in Fargo, ND, the son of Fred & Grace (Barfuss) Zick. He grew up in West Fargo, ND and graduated from high school in 1963. ...
Karen Marie (Pladson) Bakken
Dec 19, 2019
Karen Marie (Pladson) Bakken, age 64, resident of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on December 19, 2019, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Karen was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on December 26, 1954. She was the daughter of Lois Pladson and the late Vernon Pladson. Karen was raised in Larimore and graduated from Larimore...
Alta R. Smith
Dec 15, 2019
Alta R. Smith, 79, died Sunday, December 15, 2019 in Halstad Living Center, Halstad, Minnesota.
Alta Rae Smith was born to Henry and Dorothy (Grythe) Anderson on September 12, 1940 at Grafton, North Dakota. Alta attended school at Hoople, North Dakota and graduated in 1958. Alta attended one year of college at Mayville State Teachers College, and graduated with a...
Joyce Hoverson
Dec 13, 2019
JOYCE ELAINE HOVERSON
November 2, 1932 - December 13, 2019
Joyce Elaine (Morgan) Hoverson passed away peacefully at home in Gilbert, AZ, on December 13, 2019. She was born to Abner (Pete) and Mary Elizabeth (Lott) Morgan in Homestead, Florida, on November 2, 1932. Joyce grew up in the church and accepted Jesus as her Savior at 8 years...
Fred A. Maides
Dec 13, 2019
Fred A. Maides, 85, Grand Forks, ND, died Friday, December 13, 2019 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.
Fred Arthur Maides, Jr., the son of Fred and Edna (Salveson) Maides was born on October 28, 1934 in Grand Forks. He was raised and educated in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School. Fred attended UND before joining the U....
Gerald Prestegard
Dec 11, 2019
Gerald Lee Prestegard, 67, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on December 11th, 2019. He was born to parents Orin Wilfred and Sara Betty Jean (Schultz) Prestegard April 1st, 1952. He graduated from Central High School in Grand Forks 1970.
He married Susan Gail Storey on February 26th, 1972 who survives him. Together they had 2 children, Chad (Corinna) Prestegard...
Mona Louise Brundin
Dec 11, 2019
Mona Louise Brundin (Miller) died on December 11, 2019 at ALTRU hospital.
Mona was born to George and Anna Miller {Warrington} in Bemidji, Minnesota on May 4, 1924.
She leaves behind 5 sons, Keith {Blanca}, Roger {Sharon}, Lee {Becky}, Gary{Laurie} and Jon {Joann}; 20 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren; a sister, Shirley (Gerald) Anderson, and a...
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