In Our Care
Christine Rose Roberts
Jul 12, 2019
CHRISTINE ROSE ROBERTS
Christine Rose (Schill) Roberts, 74, Grand Forks, ND, died Friday, July 12, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by the love of the family.
Christine Rose Schneider was born April 19, 1945 at Lowestoft, England, the daughter of Marcus and Winifred (Moore) Schneider. She was baptized in England and came to the United States with her family...
Helen B. Winder
Jul 12, 2019
Helen Beatrice Nutall Winder, a long-time resident of Grand Forks, North Dakota, went home to be with the Lord on July 12th, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, retired Master Sergeant James R. Winder, Sr. and three children who were born to this union: James R. Winder, Jr. and wife Vickie of Jacksonville, Arkansas; Donna Dandridge...
Joyce Forst
Jul 12, 2019
Joyce C. Forst, 85, Grand Forks, ND, died Friday, July 12, 2019 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare, Grand Forks.
Joyce Claudette Swensrud was born May 20, 1934 in Edinberg, ND, the daughter of Kerner and Pearl (Thronset) Swensrud. At a young age, she moved to Grand Forks with her family. She attended schools in Grand Forks and graduated from Central...
Darrell Courtney, Sr.
Jul 11, 2019
Darrell Alvin Courtney, Sr., 69, of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at his home in Grand Forks.
Darrell was born on October 15, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Wayne Harvey Courtney and Dorothy Juanita Dixon. He attended school in Toledo, graduating from Macomber Vocational High School.
Darrell enlisted in the United States Air...
Shirley R, Allen
Jul 10, 2019
SHIRLEY R. ALLEN
Shirley Rae Allen, age 91 of Drayton, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks.
Shirley was born on October 12, 1927 in Hamilton, ND to James and Verna (McKeever) Wells. She graduated from Drayton High School in 1945 and on November 4, 1945 she married Glen Allen. She was...
Maurice "Stan" W. Stansbury, Jr.
Jul 8, 2019
Maurice William Stansbury Jr. died Monday, July 8, 2019 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.
Maurice was born in Dieburg, West Germany on May 21, 1960. He was chosen and adopted by Maurice and JoAnne Stansbury. His father was serving in the US Army causing him to move several times until they moved to La Crosse, WI, where he graduated...
Wilma A. Galegher
Jul 4, 2019
Wilma A. Galegher (89) passed peacefully from this life into God’s loving arms on July 4, 2019. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on January 26, 1930 to Walfred and Agnes (Haugen) Perila. Wilma grew up in Jackson Center, OH, and Reynolds. ND. She graduated with a bachelor's degree from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN in 1952. She taught first grade,...
Donn Robert Knudson
Jul 3, 2019
Donn R. Knudson, 69, passed away peacefully at his home in Manvel, ND, Wednesday, July 3, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous fight with cancer.
Donn was born November 2, 1949, the son of Clifford & Adeline (Arneson) Knudson. He attended school in Manvel and graduated from GF Central High School. He served in the US Army...
Kevin J. Anderson
Jul 3, 2019
Kevin J. Anderson, 58, of rural Aneta, ND, lost his life Wednesday, July 3, 2019.
Kevin John Anderson was born March 3, 1961, to Maynard and Patsy Anderson in Minot, ND. Kevin grew up on a farm, where he developed a hard work ethic and a passion for working with cattle.
Kevin graduated in 1979 from Carpio High School, Carpio,...
Clarice "Petey" Kuhlman
Jul 1, 2019
Clarice “Petey” Kuhlman, 96 of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019.
She was born December 26, 1922 in Alvarado, MN to Peter A. and Minnie (Johnson) Peterson.
She married George Kuhlman, April 12, 1941 in East Grand Forks, MN. They started Acme Electric Motor Co. in 1948. They became members of Calvary Lutheran Church on November...
William (Billy Hank) W. Schwartz
Jun 30, 2019
WILLIAM (Billy Hank) SCHWARTZ
On Sunday June 30, 2019, William (Bill) Schwartz, passed away at Altru Hospital at age 70.
Bill was born in Kalispell Montana at Kalispell General Hospital to Ernest Henry Schwartz and Ruth Ellen Hendrickson on June 6, 1949. Bill was known for his stories, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. He...
Ellen Anna Mae Aase
Jun 30, 2019
Ellen Anna Mae Aase, 88, of Grand Forks, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, ND.Ellen was born on June 18, 1931 to Soren and Annie Blegen. Ellen married the love of her life, Wallace "Wally" Aase on December 18, 1949. They lived in Grafton and Warren before permanently...
LaVonne J. (Kleven) Russell Hootman
Jun 27, 2019
LaVonne J. Russell Hootman passed away at Valley Elder Care in Grand Forks, North Dakota on June 27th, 2019. She was 87 years old. LaVonne Jolene Kleven was born on November 11th, 1931 in Grand Forks, ND, to John B. Kleven and Lillian (Austreng) Kleven.
LaVonne graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1949, where she was a Varsity...
Ronald "Joe" Czapiewski
Jun 25, 2019
Ronald L. “Joe” Czapiewski, 75, Golden Lake, ND, died Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.
Ronald Larry Czapiewski was born August 3rd, 1943 in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Edward J. and Donna (Ferguson) Czapiewski. He was raised and educated in Manvel, ND. “Joe” enlisted in the U.S. Navy on August 23, 1961 and was...
Bert Dickson
Jun 24, 2019
William Gilbert “Bert” Dickson, 87, of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of Gilby, ND, died Monday, June 24, 2019 at Parkwood Senior Living, Grand Forks, ND surrounded by his family.
Bert was born August 19, 1931 in Grand Forks, ND to William James Dickson and Lula Rosalie “Dutchie” (Scott) Dickson. He became a big brother to Alan “Butch” at the...
David Allen Ophaug
Jun 24, 2019
David A. Ophaug, age 67 of Grand Forks, died on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at United Lutheran Church in Grand Forks. visitation will be one hour before service time in the church. Burial will be in Michigan, ND.
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Thomas W. Pierce, Sr.
Jun 24, 2019
Dr. Thomas W. Pierce, D.O., passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2019 at the age of 95 at 4000 Valley Square in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Tom was born in 1923 in Westerly, Rhode Island to Adrian and Helen Pierce. After graduating from Foxcroft Academy in 1941, Tom attended Keene State Teachers College for one year before serving as a...
Dr. John B LaLonde
Jun 24, 2019
John LaLonde led an extraordinary life before passing away at age 89, on Monday, June 24th. He was born and raised in Bemidji, MN to Harry and Della (Barrett) LaLonde on May 17, 1930. He graduated from Bemidji High School and St. John’s University (BA – Chemistry), where he was a student-athlete playing football (nicknamed: Moose). After graduating from St....
Charles "Chuck" Asche
Jun 24, 2019
Charles M. “Chuck” Asche, 93, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at Valley Memorial Home Woodside Village.
Charles Melvin Asche was born to Evert and Tetkea (Caspers) Asche on August 23, 1925 in rural Clara County, MN. The family moved into Clara City when he was three years old. He was a member of the Bethany Reformed...
Delores Johnson
Jun 21, 2019
Delores E. Johnson, 88, of Grand Forks passed away surrounded by family on Friday, June 21, 2019, at Woodside Village-Hearthstone.
Delores, the daughter of Adolph and Agnes (Lien) Alfredson, was born September 15, 1930, in Lakota, North Dakota. She graduated from Lakota High School in 1948. Her life focused around her family and faith. She was involved in various church...