Obituaries

Aug 4, 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” Schultz, age 92, resident of Lakota, ND, died Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota.

Elizabeth Jane Doyle was born January 29, 1927 in Minot, ND, the daughter of Leo and Harriet (Simmons) Doyle.  She attended school at Minot and Bartlett, ND, where her family moved when she was young.  She...

Aug 1, 2019

Willie Gene Crocker died peacefully at Sanford Hospital on Aug. 1, 2019, in Fargo, ND at the age of 88.

Willie was born on Aug. 16, 1930, in Fulton, MS to Calvin and Murtis (Prestage) Crocker. He graduated from Hanceville High School in Hanceville, AL. He enlisted in the Army National Guard while in high school before...

Jul 28, 2019

Paul T. Nelson, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Otis Orchards, WA on July 28, 2019.

Paul was born in Mountain Home, Idaho on November 24, 1958 the son of Clayton and Ruth Nelson.  He lived in several midwestern states with his family while growing up and graduated in 1977 from Thomas Jefferson High...

Jul 27, 2019

Myron “Mike” Kjelgaard, age 90, died Saturday, July 27th, 2019 at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, ND.

He leaves his wife, Virginia (Green) Kjelgaard after 69 years of marriage; his two daughters, Nancy Kjelgaard and Peggy Kjelgaard—and husband Roger Shepperd; his son, Bruce Kjelgaard—and wife Marcy (Tweed) Kjelgaard; five grandchildren (Tammie, Shawn, Amy, Michael, and Sara); fourteen...

Jul 20, 2019

Betsinda “Betsy” Nygaard, age 81, resident of Forney, TX, formerly of Lakota, ND, died Saturday, July 20, 2019 in Forney.

Betsinda Muhlhauser was born October 13, 1937 in Beulah, ND.  She graduated with her degree in education and spent her career serving the community and children in education and community organizations.  Mrs. Nygaard was a beloved teacher...

Jul 7, 2019

Elliot J. Berg, resident of Jamestown, ND, was born Thursday, June 27, 2019, and passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the U of M Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

Everybody loved Elliot Joel Berg, especially his blonde hair, blue eyes, and his grumpy old man face.

He is loved and will be missed...

Jul 7, 2019

Grace went to be with our Lord on July 7th, 2019 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown, ND. She was Seventy-five years of age.

Grace Lunn was born on May 5, 1944 in Hannaford, ND to Maurice and Nevo (Bosworth) Lunn.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church. She graduated from Hannaford High School in 1963....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...