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Margaret "Maggie" Berlin

Margaret "Maggie" Berlin

Jul 11, 2018

Margaret “Maggie” Berlin, 61, Grand Forks, died unexpectedly at Altru Hospital on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

Margaret was born on January 9, 1957 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  She was raised and educated in Toronto and later attended training to become a LPN.  She later moved with her family to Winnipeg, Manitoba.  Margaret married Michael Berlin on February 14, 2009 in...

Kari Jo Hapka

Kari Jo Hapka

Jul 10, 2018

Kari Jo Hapka, 48, Grand Forks, ND, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Kari Jo Stai was born April 18, 1970 to Milton and Beverly Stai in Bemidji, MN. She grew up in East Grand Forks, MN and graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High in 1988. She graduated from Moorhead State University...

Samuel James Nelson-Murphy

Samuel James Nelson-Murphy

Jul 9, 2018

Samuel J. Nelson-Murphy, age 36 of Grand Forks, died Monday, July 9, 2018 on arrival at Altru Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 13, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. in the Amundson Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour before service time. Samuel J. Nelson-Murphy, a son of Floyd Murphy and Kimberly Nelson, was born on March...

Alice Faye L'Esperance

Alice Faye L'Esperance

Jul 8, 2018

  Alice Faye L‘Esperance, age 79 of Grand Forks, ND died on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks, ND. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Alice’s home at 198 Filmore Ave, Grand Forks, ND. Burial will take place in California August 10, 2018, Rocklin Cemetery, Rocklin California...

Robert "BJ" Lee

Robert "BJ" Lee

Jul 8, 2018

“I’m a Pickle Rick!”

On July 8, 2018 Robert “BJ” Lee lost his long hard-fought battle with PTSD, depression and anxiety. The demons may think they have won but he has the last laugh for he is now resting easy with all of the loving angels who have gone before us.

 

BJ was born on April 4, 1982 to...

John F Murphy III

John F Murphy III

Jul 8, 2018

John Francis Murphy III, 41, died unexpectedly Sunday July 8th, 2018. John was born November 24th, 1976 in Mekinock, ND, son of John F. Jr. and Linda (Blomquist) Murphy. He grew up in East Grand Forks and graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High School in 1995. He attended UND and served in the United States Army from 1998-2002, stationed...

Rachel A. Coen-Tuff

Rachel A. Coen-Tuff

Jul 7, 2018

Rachel Anari Coen-Tuff, 29, child of God and beloved daughter and sister was born August 17th, 1988 in Dubuque, IA to Peter and Karla Coen-Tuff. She was baptized on September 18th, 1988. Rachel’s growing up years were in Kenmare, ND, Carrington, ND, moving to Grand Forks in 1999 as a 5th grader. She is a graduate of Red River High...

Hubert L. "Hubie" Hagen

Hubert L. "Hubie" Hagen

Jul 6, 2018

Hubert (Hubie) Lewis Hagen was called home on July 6th, 2018 at the age of 83. He was born 10/19/1934 to Alice (Mather) and George Hagen of Gilby, North Dakota. He was the second youngest of 5 children. In 1959 he married the love of his life, Corrine Rynestad. Together they were blessed with four daughters, Coralyn (Greg) Moen, Doreen...

Douglas V. Schneeweis

Douglas V. Schneeweis

Jul 5, 2018

  Douglas V. Schneeweis, age 74 of Grand forks, died on Thursday, July 5, 2018 in a Northwood hospital. There will be no services at this time.

Faye Ann Thompson

Faye Ann Thompson

Jul 5, 2018

Faye Ann Thompson, 66, died Thursday, July 5, 2018 at home, surrounded by her family. Faye Ann Jerome was born to Ida (Denault) and Julian Jerome, Sr., on October 16, 1951 at Olga, North Dakota.  She was raised and educated at Olga and Walhalla, ND.  She married Ralph Thompson on July 2, 1982 in Grand Forks.  They lived in Grand...

Marvin "Bud" Hein

Marvin "Bud" Hein

Jul 2, 2018

Marvin C. “Bud” Hein Marvin C. Hein, age 91, passed away Monday July 2, 2018 at his home in St. Thomas, ND, surrounded by his family.  Bud was born September 17, 1926 in Grafton, ND, the son of Edward and Delphine (Lafromboise) Hein.  At the age of 4 he was orphaned and raised by his aunt Hulda.  Bud attended school...

Steven E. Johnson

Steven E. Johnson

Jul 1, 2018

Steven E. Johnson, 62, Grand Forks, ND, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Grand Forks.Steven Emery Johnson was born March 15, 1956 In Grand Forks, ND, the son of Emery and Dorothy (Wild) Johnson. He attended school in Grand Forks and graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1974. He attended the University of North Dakota and Aaker’s Business...

James "Jim" Skold

James "Jim" Skold

Jul 1, 2018

James “Jim” Skold, 90, Lisbon, formerly of Grand Forks, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Parkside Lutheran Nursing Home, Lisbon, ND.

Jim was born June 11, 1928, to Einer and Esther (Johnson) Skold in Wahpeton, ND. The family moved to Petersburg then to Mekinock in 1939. Jim graduated from Gilby High School in 1948.

In June of 1950, Jim joined...

Karen Nedberg-Ryan

Karen Nedberg-Ryan

Jun 29, 2018

Karen J. Nedberg-Ryan, 61, Grand Forks, ND died Friday, June 29 in Grand Forks.Private services are planned.Memorial gifts could be directed to: YMCA Partner of Youth, Grand Forks                                                   Meals on Wheels - Home Delivered Meals                                                    The Northlands Rescue Mission

Kelli Merriman

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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