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Dennis L. Borgen

Dennis L. Borgen

Jul 4, 2019

Dennis “Denny” “Borgie” LaVern Borgen, age 70, of Grand Forks, ND, died peacefully early Thursday morning, July 4, 2019 at Valley Eldercare Center with his daughter by his side.

Dennis was born May 3, 1949 in Veblen, SD, the son of Marble and Mable (Nulph) Borgen.  Dennis grew up in Milnor, ND, where he attended school.  While...

Keith Wayne Monson

Keith Wayne Monson

Jun 27, 2019

Keith Wayne Monson, age 71, resident of Cooperstown, ND passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Cooperstown Medical Center.

Keith was born in Sharon, ND on August 12, 1947 the son of Kenneth and Wilmina (Sutter) Monson.  He grew up and attended rural school in Cooperstown, graduating Cooperstown High School in 1965.  He completed his...

Joyce A. Dahlen

Joyce A. Dahlen

Jun 26, 2019

Joyce A. Dahlen, age 72, resident of McVille, ND, formerly of rural Whitman/Michigan, ND, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the NCHS Hospital in McVille.

Joyce Arlene Hjelseth was born August 26, 1946 at Lakota, ND, the daughter of James and Agnes Kvalevog Hjelseth.  She was raised and educated in the Michigan area, graduating from Michigan High...

Agnes Cecil Loe

Agnes Cecil Loe

Jun 26, 2019

Cecil Ophaug Loe was born September 5, 1916, in Field Township, Nelson County, North Dakota. Cecil, our families’ prayer warrior, surrounded by her family, passed away at the age of 102 years on June 26th, 2019 at the Nelson County Health System Care Center.

Cecil grew up in rural McVille with her parents and 9 siblings. She...

Curtis L Olson

Curtis L Olson

Jun 23, 2019

Curtis Lee Olson, age 69, resident of McVille, ND died Sunday, June 23, 2019 at his home.

Curtis was born March 7, 1950 in McVille, the son of George and Jervis (Ensrud) Olson.  He graduated from McVille High School, and entered the United States Army March, 9, 1970.  Curtis served in Vietnam where he earned a Bronze...

Roger L Johnson

Roger L Johnson

Jun 10, 2019

Roger Johnson, 79, of Tolna, ND died Monday, June 10, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society, Lakota, ND.

Roger L. Johnson was born September 27, 1939 to Robert and Ruth (Ensrude) Johnson in McVille, ND.  He grew up on the family farm in rural Tolna, ND and graduated from Tolna High School.  He farmed for many years.  Roger...

Deloy N Kiefat

Deloy N Kiefat

Jun 9, 2019

Deloy N. Kiefat, age 91, died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Aneta Parkview Center, Aneta, ND.

Deloy was born March 19, 1928 in Rugh Township, Nelson County, North Dakota to George and Lena (Hansen) Kiefat.  Deloy was baptized and confirmed at Logan Lutheran Church, rural Aneta.  Deloy enlisted in the Army during the Korean conflict and was...

Luella E. Olson

Luella E. Olson

Jun 5, 2019

Luella E. Olson, age 92, resident of Lakota, ND, formerly of Brocket, ND, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota.

Luella Eileen Swanson was born June 4, 1927 near Edmore, ND, the daughter of Ernest H. and Gertrude (Redmann) Swanson.  After the death of her mother and the separation of the family,...

Sherry Ann Haugen

Sherry Ann Haugen

Jun 2, 2019

Sherry Ann Haugen passed away June 2, 2019 at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission in Merriam KS following a valiant battle with metastatic breast cancer.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

Sherry was born February 18,1960 to Gilmer and Mary Anne (Bjor) Haugen in Bismarck ND.  She attended school in Hannaford, North Dakota and graduated with the class...

Joann K Pollock

Joann K Pollock

May 24, 2019

JoAnn Kay Lukenbill Pollock began her life here October 24, 1942.  All of her growing up years were with her parents and four brothers in Des Moines IA, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1960.  JoAnn attended Waldorf College in Forest City IA and Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma WA, always with scholastic honors.

JoAnn married Russell...

Maryann (Dragland)  Sundquist

Maryann (Dragland) Sundquist

May 16, 2019

MaryAnn (Dragland) Sundquist, 89, of Aneta, ND was reunited with her loving husband of 62 years, Arnold Sundquist Jr. on May 16, 2019.  She was born to Christ and Ansoph Dragland on June 30, 1929 in New England, North Dakota.

MaryAnn graduated as Valedictorian of McVille, North Dakota High School in 1947, and earned a teaching certificate...

Elaine L. Hetland

Elaine L. Hetland

May 15, 2019

Elaine L. Hetland, age 87, resident of Dahlen, ND, formerly of Deering, ND, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.

Elaine LaVonne Brue was born October 13, 1931 near Fertile, IA, the daughter of Millerd and Manda (Holstad) Brue.  She was raised on a farm near Buffalo Center and was confirmed at Linden...

Peggy P Reisenauer

Peggy P Reisenauer

Apr 14, 2019

Peggy Pearl Reisenauer, age 66, resident of McVille, ND passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Nelson County Health System Hospital in McVille.

Peggy was born July 25, 1952 the daughter of Sheldon and Alma (McCann) Whitcomb at Ponca City, OK.  She went to school in Eckelson Public and Valley City High School.  Peggy worked at McVille...

June M. Ensrud

June M. Ensrud

Apr 14, 2019

June Marjorie Ensrud, age 89, resident of Pekin, ND passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the Nelson County Health System Care Center in McVille, ND.

June was born June 14, 1929 in McVille, ND the daughter of Peder and Gida (Brekken) Ronningen.  She married Myron Ensrud on June 20, 1949 at Devils Lake, ND.  After their...

Sandra K. (Sweeney)  Behm

Sandra K. (Sweeney) Behm

Apr 6, 2019

Sandra Kay (Sweeney) Behm, age 68, of Niagara, ND, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

Sandi was born on February 11, 1951 to John and Mary (Gulyanics) Sweeney in Mishawaka, Indiana.  She attended St. Monica Elementary and graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1969.  Sandi then went on to attend Indiana...

Arthur F. Howe

Arthur F. Howe

Mar 28, 2019

Arthur F. “Art” Howe, age 104, resident of McVille, ND, died Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Nelson County Health System Care Center in McVille.

Art was born November 25, 1914 on his parent’s farm in Walsh County near Fordville, ND to Severt and Louise Howe.  A lifelong resident of North Dakota, Art was baptized and confirmed...

Sanford Ardean Hoge

Sanford Ardean Hoge

Mar 26, 2019

Sanford Ardean Hoge was born on April 6, 1927 in McVille ND to Sever and Sophie (Smaaladen) Hoge.  He died March 26, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo ND surrounded by his family.

Sanford was baptized at Our Saviors Lutheran Church of rural Kloten and confirmed at Sundahl Lutheran in Aneta.  After attending rural school in Rugh...

Peggy Sue (Ward)  Wardius

Peggy Sue (Ward) Wardius

Mar 23, 2019

Peggy Wardius, age 72, resident of Tolna, ND passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at her home with her daughters by her side.

Peggy Sue Ward was born December 27, 1946 in Devils Lake, ND, the daughter of Welly and Gen (Christofferson) Ward. She graduated from Tolna High School in 1964 and from UND in December 1971...

Stewart "Skip" E. Lorenz

Stewart "Skip" E. Lorenz

Mar 20, 2019

Stewart E. “Skip” Lorenz, age 75, resident of rural Lawton, ND, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks, ND.

Stewart Erwin Lorenz was born August 12, 1943 at Devils Lake, ND, the son of Erwin and Agnes (Helland) Lorenz.  He lived on the family farm near Lawton his entire life.  He attended...

David Clarence Hoverson

David Clarence Hoverson

Mar 19, 2019

David Clarence Hoverson, age 71, resident of Cooperstown, ND passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Sanford Hospital West in Fargo, ND.

David was born May 11, 1947 in Grand Forks, the son of Allen Sr. and Edith (Tenneson) Hoverson.  He graduated from Glenfield Sutton High School in 1965 and graduated from UND in 1969 with a...

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