In Our Care
Leland Skjervem
Nov 21, 2024
Leland Oscar Skjervem, of Grand Forks, passed away at home on Thursday November 21st, 2024, after a battle with lung cancer, at the age of 87.
Leland was born on May 17th, 1937, in rural Fordville, ND to Edwin and Melvina (Enerson) Skjervem. He attended school in Dahlen then went to work on the family farm. Leland continued farming in the...
Lyle "Kirk" Sand
Nov 16, 2024
Lyle "Kirk" Sand, age 79, of Grand Forks, died Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.
Lyle Kirk Sand was born July 12, 1945, in Minot, North Dakota to Melvin and Beryl (Henning) Sand. Kirk was raised in Maxbass where he graduated high school with the class of 1963. In 1965, Kirk was united in marriage to...
Warren Ryan Endersbe
Nov 12, 2024
Warren Ryan Endersbe passed away on November 12, 2024 in Montreal, Canada after a gallant fight with cancer. His wife and daughter at his side.
Warren was born in Grand Forks on October 14, 1962 to Warren Roger and Colleen (Hennum) Endersbe. He grew up in Grand Forks where he graduated from Red River high school and the University of North...
Greg J. Thingelstad
Nov 20, 2024
Greg J. Thingelstad, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 20, 2024 in Grand Forks, ND, at the age of 72.
Born on February 9, 1952, in Northwood, ND, to Ardell Thingelstad and Sonia (Lee)Jacobson. An alumnus of Northwood High School, Greg took pride in the education he received, graduating with the Class of 1970.
Throughout his career, he...
Randall "Randy" Sorum
Nov 17, 2024
Randall "Randy" Sorum, 64, Grand Forks, died Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Altru Hospital.
Memorial Service will be held Monday, December 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Amundson Funeral Home.Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service.
Full obituary to appear soon...
Arlene Mach
Nov 13, 2024
To watch a recording of the Tuesday night prayer service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/uxdR9z5WGZ0 Arlene E. Mach, 86, Grand Forks, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Edgewood in Grand Forks.
Arlene Elsie Dobson was born to Thomas William Dobson and Ruth Cyrilla (Houdek) Dobson on June 28, 1938 at Minto, North Dakota. She attended school at Voss, North Dakota, and graduated...
Gerald "Jerry" O. Kjorvestad
Nov 12, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” O. Kjorvestad, age 74, of Thompson, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at his farm home.
Gerald O. Kjorvestad was born on November 6, 1950, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Gilmore and Genevieve (Austreng) Kjorvestad. Jerry studied auto mechanics and graduated from North Dakota State School of Science of Wahpeton in 1970. On March 1, 1971, Jerry...
Patricia Rose Cloutier
Nov 11, 2024
To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/eJGK-nqp_tI Patricia R. Cloutier, age 85, of Mekinock, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.
Patricia was born on February 18, 1939, in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to Joseph and Lucy (Dowd) Rose. She grew up and attended school in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Patricia married William...
Raymond Steffen
Nov 9, 2024
To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/jytkykeelxU Raymond H. “Ray” Steffen, 92, Grand Forks, ND, died Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks.
Raymond Henry Steffen was born at Blanchard, ND on December 14, 1931. Raymond served in the US Army National Guard, first in Korea and then in the...
Gary Kokron
Nov 8, 2024
Gary Kokron, a vibrant spirit born on June 26, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, departed this life on November 8, 2024, in Grand Forks, North Dakota after a brief but courageous battle with leukemia, leaving behind a legacy rich with laughter, love, and an indomitable zest for life.
From his early days at Niles North High School, where he graduated in 1973,...
Terrance "Terry" Vorachek
Nov 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terrance Jerome Vorachek, lovingly known as “Terry,” on November 7, 2024. Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Terry was a lifelong scholar and adventurer, known for his boundless curiosity and dedication to enriching lives across the globe.
Terry’s academic journey began at North Dakota State University, where he earned his...
Dennis J. Hogfoss
Nov 5, 2024
To watch a recording of the service, please use the link: https://youtu.be/0tMl1msLZuA
Dennis Jerome Hogfoss passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.
Dennis was born May 2, 1940 in Lawton, ND to Edwin and Myrtle (Melland) Hogfoss. He attended country schools at Fairdale and Billings #2 in Cavalier County. He attended Hampden High School and the...
Lawrence "Larry" Heuchert
Nov 4, 2024
Larry Heuchert, age 94, died on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born on the family farm in Pembina County, North Dakota on September 12, 1930. His parents John and Mathilda Heuchert immigrated from Germany.
Larry attended Wahpeton State School of Science and then began a 40-year career at Minnkota Power Cooperative. He worked with many good people there and acquired...
Charles "Charlie" Olson
Nov 3, 2024
Charlie Olson, 73, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep at his hunting cabin on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Charles Edwin Olson was born on February 5, 1951, to Clarence and Clara (Timm) Olson. He grew up and attended school in Thief River Falls, MN, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1969. He enlisted in the United States Army and...
Dr. Paul D. Gillespie
Nov 3, 2024
Paul Gillespie, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Paul Duane Gillespie was born November 15, 1936, to Charles and Lorna (Ulsness) Gillespie. He was raised in Fordville, ND, where he described his youth as idyllic small town living, discovering his love of nature in the woods surrounding the Forrest River. He graduated from high school in...
Robert "Bob" Henry Leach
Nov 3, 2024
Robert “Bob” Henry Leach, age 86, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 3, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family.
Born in Billings, Montana, on September 26, 1938, Bob was the son of Chester and Theresa (Arrington) Leach. Raised in the close-knit community of Fairfield, Montana, he graduated from Fairfield High School in 1956....
Roberta June Middagh
Nov 2, 2024
Roberta J. Middagh, age 73, resident of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Roberta June Middagh was born June 30th, 1951, at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, Montana along with her twin brother Robert.
Roberta was a great self-advocate for herself and others in the Grafton and Grand Forks communities as part of Self Advocacy Solutions. Roberta...
Gary L. Stauss
Nov 2, 2024
Gary L. Stauss, age 81, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m Monday, November 11, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Grand Forks. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic North Cemetery.
Gary Lee Stauss...
Dr. Richard "Dick" George Landry
Nov 2, 2024
Dr. Richard “Dick” George Landry, 81, passed away on November 2nd in Grand Forks, ND.
Son of Rita Rose Landry (Paquette) and Robert Marcel Landry. Dick was born on November 7th, 1942, in Manchester, NH. Growing up in a French-Canadian household, French was his first language only learning English once he had gone to elementary school. He left home at the...
Patricia Joyce Dusing
Nov 1, 2024
Patricia (Patt) Dusing of Grand Forks passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, with loving family at her side. Patricia Joyce McLane was born August 15, 1941, to George Manning McLane and Marguerite Ellen (Perron) McLane in Graceville, Minnesota.
Patt grew up and attended school in Browns Valley Minnesota, graduating in 1959. Patt’s love of playing the clarinet in band brought...
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