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Kelli Merriman
Jun 25, 2018
Kelli Merriman, 34, Grand Forks, died Monday, June 25, 2018 in her home.The family will be conducting services at a later date.
Arne Brekke
Jun 25, 2018
Arne Brekke, 90, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018, at Altru Hospital after a brief illness.
Arne lived a long and full life. Born on a goat farm in rural Norway, the seventh of nine children, he came to America on scholarship to study at Luther College in Iowa. He married Beverly Boardman and continued...
Eileen Horpedahl
Jun 24, 2018
Eileen L. Horpedahl, 90, Grand Forks, ND, died Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. Eileen Lucille Sorensen was born June 2, 1928 in Hatton, ND, the daughter of Adolph and Agnes (Lyche) Sorensen. She grew up in Hatton and graduated from Hatton High School in 1946. She earned her teaching certificate from Mayville State Teachers College...
Lillian Katherine Becker
Jun 23, 2018
Lillian K. Becker, 73, passed away on June 23, 2018 at her home in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was born June 5, 1945, in Beach, ND, the daughter of John & Katherine (Hooker) Becker. She grew up in Weble, MT, and attended schools in Weble and Merrifield country school in rural Grand Forks. She married...
Michael Lee Bridges
Jun 21, 2018
Michael "Mike" Lee Bridges, 47, of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Mike was born to William and Shirley(Leonard) Bridges August 11, 1970 on the Grand Forks Air Force Base. With his father in the Air Force they moved around frequently when Mike was young, including spending a couple...
Juan "Pete" Contreras
Jun 18, 2018
Juan P. “Pete” Contreras, 61, Grand Forks, ND, died Monday, June 18, 2018 from injuries sustained in an accident. Juan Pedro Contreras, Jr. was born January 6, 1957 in Hondo, TX, the son of Juan and Eva (Mendez) Contreras. His family lived and worked in the farming industry between Texas and Florida. He also lived and worked in the Carolinas...
Jennifer Inslee Higgins
Jun 17, 2018
Jennifer Ellen Inslee Higgins, 39, died at her home on Sunday, June 17, 2018. Throughout her life, Jen was known for her feisty personality and little stature that never got in the way of standing up for what she believed was right. Coloring, knitting, and movies brought her joy along with every genre of music. Jen was a lover of...
LaVera Strande
Jun 12, 2018
LaVera F. Strande, 93, Grand Forks, ND, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. LaVera Fern Dahley was born August 5, 1924 in Jamestown, ND, the daughter of Knute and Rena (Lunde) Dahley. She was raised, educated and graduated from high school at Jamestown, ND. She furthered her education by earning her teaching degree at Valley...
Victor Scholand
Jun 10, 2018
Victor L. Scholand, 66, Reynolds, ND, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Victor Lawrence Scholand, the son of Tony and Elizabeth (Breidenbach) Scholand, was born on March 21, 1952 in Grand Forks. He was a lifelong resident of Reynolds, North Dakota. Victor was united in marriage to Frances (Foley) on August 20, 1971 at St. Mary’s...
Coleman Arthur Stadstad
Jun 7, 2018
Coleman A. Stadstad, 29, of Manvel, ND, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center/Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, surrounded by his family. Coleman was diagnosed with Leukemia in Nov. 2017. He passed away due to complications from his bone marrow transplant. Coleman Arthur Stadstad, son of Russell and Marcie (Holter) Stadstad, was born...
Christopher Bacon
Jun 7, 2018
Christopher T. Bacon, aged 51, went to be with the Lord on June 7th, 2018. He was involved in a fatal car accident with another vehicle. Born April 9th, 1967 at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX to Spencer Bacon and Cheri Plaza. He lived a full life filled with adventure and humility. As a child, he traveled...
Helen B Pederson
Jun 4, 2018
Helen B. Pederson-Olufson, 104, Grand Forks, ND, died Monday, June 4, 2018 in Valley Memorial Home Eldercare, Grand Forks. Helen Barbara Novotny was born November 4, 1913 in Spillville, IA, the daughter of Louis and Sophia (Luzum) Novotny. At the age of 6, she moved with her family to Conway, ND, then to Grand Forks in 1925. She attended school...
Drew J. Grzadzieleski
Jun 3, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Drew Jordan Grzadzieleski, announces his passing on June 3, 2018, at the age of 29 years. Drew Jordan Grzadzieleski was born September 10, 1988, in Grand Forks, the son of Mike and Ruth Grzadzieleski, and was raised in Grand Forks. Drew’s greatest joy in life is Emma Rose, age 9. Emma...
Darlene Schroeder
Jun 2, 2018
Darlene Mary Schroeder, 68, East Grand Forks, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. After receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis, her family is grateful for the brief time they had remaining with her. Darlene, the daughter of Carl and Thelma (Gunderson) Schroeder, was born in Grand Forks, North...
Cleonia B. Olson
May 29, 2018
Cleonia B. Ramsey Agee Olson, 84, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at home, after a long battle with cancer. She was born December 12, 1933 in La Luz, NM to Charles and Sarah Virden Ramsey. A longtime resident of Centreville, VA, she is survived by her husband of 34 years, COL Martin G. Olson; children:...
Margaret "Peggy" Kiel
May 28, 2018
Margaret “Peggy” Kiel, 71, Grand Forks, died Monday, May 28, 2018 in her home. Peggy was born November 30, 1946, the daughter of John and Lulu (Beiseker) Ruddy. She grew up in Grand Forks, graduating from Central High School in 1964. She married Richard Kiel on June 24, 1966. Peggy starting working for UND Food Services in the early 1970s...
Millie Schroeder
May 25, 2018
Mille Schroeder, age 97, passed away peacefully at Altru Hospital on May 25, 2018 after a brief illness.Mildred Barbara Anderson was born October 7, 1920 in Holmes, ND to Edward and Elizabeth Anderson. She moved to Thompson, ND and graduated from high school in 1937. She went to Aaker’s Business College and worked at Central Lumbar Co., Peavey Flour Mill,...
Warren Lyle LeClerc
May 24, 2018
WARREN L. LECLERC Warren LeClerc, 70, of Grand Forks, ND was called home by his Heavenly Father on May 24, 2018 at Dunseith Community Nursing Home, Dunseith, ND. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in the Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks. Visitation will be one hour before service time. Burial will be...
Robert "Bob" Ferguson
May 24, 2018
Robert D. Ferguson Bob Ferguson, 70, of Thompson, formerly of Hatton, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at home. Bob, the son of Art and Mary (Jorde) Ferguson, was born March 12, 1948 in Grand Forks. He was the youngest of three children. He grew up in Grand Forks, graduating from Central High School in 1966. Bob then served...
Wayne O'Connell
May 23, 2018
Wayne E. O’Connell, 57, of Shelly, MN and formerly of Grand Forks and Manvel, ND, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Wayne Edward O’Connell, the son of Edward and Josephine (Reiscraf) O’Connell, was born February 17, 1961 in Jamestown, ND. Wayne graduated from Tioga, ND High School. He served in the United States...
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