Remembering Loved Ones
Terry D. Thomson
Jan 12, 2020
Terry Dean Thomson, age 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Thomson family farm surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Altru Hospice.
Terry was born April 12, 1950 in Devils Lake, ND to Floyd and Isabel (Stewart) Thomson. Terry grew up near Southam, ND and attended school in Crary,...
Kevin Messner
Jan 10, 2020
Kevin John Messner, 58, passed away January 10, 2020 at Sanford in Fargo, from pneumonia complications, with his family by his side.
Kevin was born February 21, 1961 in Grand Forks to John and Margy Messner. He grew up in Grand Forks, Carrington, and Tolna. He had a 1968 Dodge RT that he cherished. Even though Kevin...
Arlene M. Pishtek
Jan 6, 2020
Arlene Pishtek, 96, longtime resident of rural Brocket, died January 6, 2020 in a Minot nursing facility.
Arlene Marie Bosh was born December 17, 1923 on the family farm near Brocket, the second child of Joseph and Mary (Kratochvil) Bosh. She attended Sauter school before withdrawing to help with the family farmwork and the care of her...
Denise Stenberg
Jan 6, 2020
Denise Louell Stenberg, age 63, of Pekin North Dakota, passed away January 6, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society, Lakota, ND.
She was born October 1, 1956 in California, the oldest daughter of Dennis and Marilyn Stenberg of Pekin, ND. She lived briefly in California before the family returned to North Dakota. Denise was a graduate of Tolna...
Frankie Blawat
Jan 5, 2020
Frankie P. Blawat, age 81, of Aneta, ND died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Aneta Parkview Health Center.
There are no services planned at this time.
Doris M. Severtson
Jan 3, 2020
Doris M. Severtson, age 97, resident of Grafton, ND, formerly of rural Brocket, ND, died Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton.
Doris Margaret Rainsberry was born February 18, 1922 on her grandmother’s farm in Clara Township of Nelson County, ND, the daughter of John and Effie (Hem) Rainsberry. She was raised on...
Alvin B Eslinger
Dec 31, 2019
Alvin B. Eslinger, age 83, resident of Hannaford, ND passed away December 31, 2019 at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo, ND.
Alvin was born August 24, 1936 in Garrison, ND to David and Lydia (Hofer) Eslinger. Alvin entered the United States Army in 1958 and trained in Fort Benning, GA. He served in Germany until his discharge...
Roger A. Nelson
Dec 30, 2019
Roger Alvin Nelson, age 71, of Cooperstown, ND died Monday, December 30, 2019 with family by his side in West Fargo, ND.
Roger was born May 22, 1948 the son of Alvin and Delores (Nierenberg) Nelson in Cooperstown, ND. He grew up in rural Cooperstown where he later made his home on the family farm. Roger married...
Josephine "Jo" Trostad
Dec 21, 2019
Josephine “Jo” Trostad, age 90, a longtime resident of Tolna, ND, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019, at the Nelson County Health System Care Center in McVille, ND. Jo was born August 23, 1929 at home in a sod house in rural Herreid, SD. She was one of 9 children born to Edward and Mary (Hahne) Litschewski. She graduated...
Tamara J. Somerville
Dec 21, 2019
Due to the current blizzard and travel conditions, the gathering for Tamara will be extended to Monday, December 30, 2019 between the hours of 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the chapel.
Tamara Somerville, also known as Princess Tamara, Queen Tamara, Tammy, Tam, Mom, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, accomplished business person, and friend will forever be remembered by...
Janice A. (Stave) Moen
Dec 19, 2019
Janice (Stave) Moen, age 81, resident of Michigan, ND, died Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota.
Janice Ardelle Stave was born June 16, 1938 in York Township of Benson County, ND, the daughter of Otto and Myrtle (Nelson) Stave. She attended Leeds Public School and graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran High School. ...
Gladys Haugen
Dec 15, 2019
Gladys Haugen, age 87, resident of McVille, ND, died on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at the Nelson County Health System Hospital in McVille.
Gladys Sophie Ruud was born on June 12, 1932 in Central township of Nelson County, the daughter of Henry and Emma (Swenseth) Ruud. She was raised on the family farm and graduated from Lakota...
Jeannette Evensen
Dec 13, 2019
Jeannette Evensen, age 94, of Fargo, ND died Friday, December 13, 2019 at Pioneer House in Fargo, ND.
Jeannette was born March 17, 1925 the daughter of John and Lazetta (Klemstein) Lyman at home near Grace City, ND. She grew up in the area and graduated from Grace City High School. After school she worked for Bell...
Scott "Tooter" A. Devlin
Dec 7, 2019
Scott A. Devlin “Tooter”, age 66, of Michigan, ND, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at his home.
Scott Anthony Devlin was born June 18, 1953 in Northwood, ND, to Jack and Betty (Hillesland) Devlin. He graduated from Michigan High School in 1971. After 22 years of service, he retired from the US Postal Service in 2015. ...
Alvina Germundson
Dec 2, 2019
Alvina Germundson, age 82, of McVille, ND died Monday, December 2, 2019 at Nelson County Health System Care Center in McVille.
Alvina was born August 10, 1937 in New Rockford, ND, the daughter of Henry and Muriel (Kragerud) Ponto. She attended Sheyenne Public School, graduating in 1955. Alvina attended business school in Minneapolis where she lived in...
Joan Nygaard
Nov 13, 2019
Joan Nygaard, 86, of Mesa, Arizona formerly of Beaverton, Oregon passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
Joan was born May 30, 1933 in North Dakota to George and Sadie Hovel. Joan married Marvin Nygaard on June 10, 1951 in Pekin, North Dakota. Joan worked in the grocery industry, last at Safeway in Portland, Oregon, as...
Clarence A. Blessum
Nov 13, 2019
Clarence A. Blessum, age 88, resident of Lakota, ND, formerly of Wolford, ND, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota.
Clarence Allen Blessum was born November 5, 1931 in Clearbrook, MN, the son of Harold and Ruth (Dunham) Blessum. When he was young the family moved to a farmstead near Nanson, ND. ...
James Templin
Nov 5, 2019
James E. Templin, age 89, resident of Lakota, ND died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society in Lakota.
No services are planned at this time.
Don A Lovejoy
Oct 26, 2019
Don Arthur Lovejoy, age 80, Aneta, ND died Saturday October 26, 2019 in the Griggs County Care Center of Cooperstown, ND.
Don was born in Northwood, ND on July 23, 1939 the son of Ernest and Annie (Hillesland Brudvig) Lovejoy. He married Phyllis Gaden October 14, 1966 in the Trinity Church of Binford, ND. They had 4...
Arthur Halvorson
Oct 21, 2019
Arthur Halvorson, age 93, of rural Lakota, ND died Monday, October 21, 2019 at home on the family farm.
Arthur Rodney Halvorson was born December 24, 1925 at home, rural Pekin, ND to Rudolph and Nora (Donohue) Halvorson. He grew up on the farm and attended Sheyenne #2 Country School through 8th Grade. Arthur joined the U.S....
