Obituaries

Sep 23, 2020

Amy Streifel, age 47, resident of Spring, TX, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.

Amy Jo Shirek was born on July 9, 1973 in McVille, ND, the eldest daughter of Robert James and Mary Kay (Anderson) Shirek. Raised on the rural Shirek farmstead in Lankin, ND, Amy attended Michigan...

Sep 22, 2020

Ronald A. Hendrickson, age 83, resident of rural Michigan, ND, died Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota, ND.

Ronald Archie Hendrickson was born November 20, 1936 in McVille, ND, the son of Archie and Agnes (Orseth) Hendrickson.  He was raised on his parent’s farm and attended township school near Michigan.  Ron also...

Sep 13, 2020

Brenda Jean Starke, 66, of Cooperstown, ND, finished her struggle with cancer and went to her heavenly home September 13, 2020. She was surrounded by family at the Sanford Medical Center.

Brenda was born July 14, 1954, the second daughter of Clarence and Juli Ann Sandvik. She attended and graduated from Cooperstown High School in 1972. She...

Sep 9, 2020

Hazel Rude, age 95, of Tolna, ND passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Nelson County Health System Care Center, McVille, ND.

She was preceded in death by her husband Norman, son Robert, daughters-in-law Mary Rude and June Rude, her parents, brothers, and sister.

She is survived by children David Rude and Lois (Dale)...

Sep 4, 2020

Steven A. “Steve” Eidsness, age 67, resident of Brocket, ND, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 4, 2020, after a battle with cancer.

Steven Alfred Eidsness was born May 11, 1953 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Mervin and Frances (Kolden) Eidsness.  He grew up on the family farm in Newbre Township, near Brocket. ...

Aug 20, 2020

Edwin J. Hejlik, age 95, resident of Lakota, ND, died Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota.

Edwin Joseph Hejlik was born March 19, 1925 on his parent’s farm west of Brocket, ND.  He is the son of John and Caroline (Zeman) Hejlik.  He was raised on the farm and attended the Newbre...

Aug 17, 2020

Dennis W. Miller 80 of Fargo, ND passed away August 17th 2020 at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.  Upon receiving his cancer diagnosis Dennis chose to forgo treatment to live out his remaining days enjoying his friends, family, and the simple blessings in life.

Dennis was born to Arthur and...

Aug 16, 2020

JoAnn Susan Ryba, 83 of Lakota, ND, formerly of Lankin, ND, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society-Lakota after a short battle with brain cancer.

JoAnn Susan Kotaska was born April 2, 1937, ten minutes after her twin sister Dorothy, to Lewis and Josephine (Kachena) Kotaska.  She grew up in the Conway/Pisek...

Aug 13, 2020

Kent Ensrud, 67, of rural Pekin, ND passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at his home due to complications of Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

Kent was born on August 18, 1952 and raised on the family farm by his parents Myron and June (Ronningen) Ensrud. After graduating from Tolna High School in 1970,...

Aug 12, 2020

Dale Ardell Flaagan, age 88, of Tolna, ND died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Knife River Care Center in Beulah, ND.

Dale was born April 7, 1932 in McVille, ND the son of Gerhard and Lillian (Twete) Flaagan.  He grew up on the family farm in Tolna and graduated from Tolna High School in 1950.  Dale married...

Aug 12, 2020

Bennett J. “Ben” Devlin, age 59, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Bennett Jon Devlin was born July 19, 1961 in Grand Forks, ND, to Jack and Betty (Hillesland) Devlin.  He graduated from Michigan High School in 1979.  He then attended NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND, where...

Aug 2, 2020

Peter Overby, 66, of Cooperstown, ND, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Pete was born on January 18, 1954 to Alph and Meriel Overby. While it may be hard to believe, Pete spoke little as a toddler, but when he did, he made it count – one of his...

Jul 31, 2020

Edwin K. Pawlikowski, age 64, resident of Lakota, ND, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2020 at his home.

Edwin K. Pawlikowski was born June 17, 1956 in East Hampton, MA, the son of Edwin C. and Dorothy (Letourneau) Pawlikowski.  He attended East Hampton High School and graduated in 1974.

Ed married the love of...

Jul 18, 2020

Daniel “Red” Oien Jr. age 66, resident of Binford, ND passed away while surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Altru Health System in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Dan was born on May 5th, 1954 in Cooperstown, ND the son of Dan Sr. and Ione (Leean) Oien. He grew up and was educated in...

Jul 5, 2020

Blanche L. Ericksrud, age 96, resident of Devils Lake, ND, formerly of Lakota, ND, died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Blanche Laura Johnson was born June 28, 1924 at rural Bartlett, ND, the daughter of Anton and Cora Blanche (Sorenson) Johnson.  She was baptized in the Lutheran faith in January of...

Jul 4, 2020

Tracy G. Naas, 91, of Kloten, ND, passed away on Saturday, July 4th , 2020, at the North Dakota Veteran’s Home in Lisbon, ND.  Tracy was born May 2, 1929 in McVille, ND, to Tom and Agnes (Drengson) Naas.  Tracy was the youngest of their six children.  He attended Kloten School through the 9th grade and then farmed with...

Jun 25, 2020

Shirley A. Kleven, age 72, resident of Lakota, ND, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo, ND.

Shirley Ann Miller was born May 2, 1948 in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of James W. and Marian A. (Pederson) Miller.  She grew up in Brocket, ND, and graduated from Lakota High School in...

Jun 18, 2020

Abner Sampson Jr., age 98, resident of Edmore, ND, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Eventide Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake, ND.

Abner Sampson Jr. was born June 3, 1922 in Triumph Township, south of Edmore, ND, the oldest son of Abner and Mabel (Trimble) Sampson.  He attended grade school in Triumph Township and high school...

Jun 15, 2020

Evelyn L. (Billings) Burkland, age 92, resident of Lakota, ND, died Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society.

Evelyn Lorraine Billings was born April 1, 1928 in Lakota, ND, the daughter of Lloyd and Irene (Crilly) Billings.  Evelyn married Verdun L. Burkland on November 28, 1947 at Lakota, ND.  They raised their family in Longmont,...

Jun 9, 2020

Omer A. Hager, age 78, resident of rural Michigan, ND, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.

Omer was born March 12, 1942 in Lakota, ND, to Abraham and Anna Hager.  Omer was the oldest of Abraham and Anna’s nine children.  Omer grew up on the family farm near Whitman, ND...