Obituaries

Feb 20, 2025

Jennie Marie Ketterl-Gardner, aged 68, peacefully passed away on February 20, 2025, at her home in McVille, ND. She was born on August 25, 1956, in Minneapolis, MN, to James Ketterl and Janice Dares. Jeni was a longtime resident of McVille. She married Bennie “Gunner” Gardner on September 11, 2004, in Brewer Lake, ND. Jeni worked as a bartender...

Feb 18, 2025

Pauline Ann (Miller) Svercl, 87, of Devils Lake, ND, formerly of Brocket, ND, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at WFL- Kosobud Cemetery rural Lankin, ND. A luncheon will follow at noon at Fordville Lutheran Church, 220 Main St., Fordville, ND.

Feb 18, 2025

Marcus Twedt, 86, formerly of McHenry, ND died on February 18, 2025, at Eventide Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake, ND.

Marcus Arnold Twedt was born on July 29, 1938, to Knut and Thelma (Hogie) Twedt in McHenry, ND. Marcus grew up on the family farm near McHenry and Tolna, ND, with his two brothers and two...

Feb 17, 2025

Perry Haugo, 69, of Aneta, ND passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at the Northwood Deaconess Hospital, with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Ottawa Lutheran Church, rural Aneta, ND.

Perry N. Haugo was born on October 17, 1955, at Northwood Deaconess Hospital in Northwood,...

Feb 9, 2025

Lorene Allison Sateren of Thief River Falls, MN (formerly McVille, ND) passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the age of 93.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Center Lutheran Cemetery, rural McVille, ND.

Lorene was born May 25, 1931 to Earl and Lillian (Rawson) Heller...

Jan 31, 2025

Marie Louise (Yetzer) Halvorson, 88 of Pekin, ND, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, surrounded by her family, under the care of hospice.

Marie was born on October 2, 1936 to Edward and Margaret (Ostertag) Yetzer in St. Paul, MN. She grew up on a farm near Rosemount and graduated from Rosemount High School. She went...

Jan 30, 2025

Allan John Mercer, age 67, of Michigan, ND, passed away on January 30, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.  Allan was born on December 26, 1957, in Devils Lake, ND, to John and Lois Mercer. Allan was a loving son, brother, father, and grandfather. He was formerly married to Sandy Christianson. He cherished his time with family...

Dec 30, 2024

Ardis Twedt, 89, of McHenry, ND died on December 30, 2024, at the Nelson County Health System Care Center in McVille, ND under the care of Hospice.  Ardis Maureen Twedt was born October 18, 1935, to Ludvig and Emma (Gudim) Quanbeck in McVille, ND.  Ardis grew up on the family farm near McVille with her three brothers.  She graduated...

Dec 25, 2024

Paul Conrad Skjervem, age 64, resident of rural Brocket, ND, passed peacefully on Christmas Day 2024 on the farm.

Paul was born June 6, 1960 in Michigan, ND, to Leland and Margaret (Anderson) Skjervem.  He lived a life full of hard work, laughter, and generosity.  He grew up on the family farm near Whitman, ND, and from...

Nov 19, 2024

Kathy Denise (Halvorson) Munoz, 73, of Buckeye, Arizona, passed away on November 19, 2024.  Born on July 13, 1951, in Billings, Montana, she was the beloved wife of Richard Munoz for 50 years.

After her graduation from Flathead High School in Kalispell, Montana, Kathy pursued higher education, attaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in home economics, clothing and textiles from the University...

Nov 19, 2024

Rhoda M. Lund, age 89, resident of Tolna, ND, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille, ND.

Rhoda Mae Trostad was born September 17, 1935 in McVille, ND, the daughter of Ralph and Ethel (Koloen) Trostad.  She was baptized and confirmed at West Prairie Lutheran Church.  She graduated from Cooperstown High School...

Nov 16, 2024

Jack Donald Wollam, a resident of rural Cooperstown, ND, passed away on November 16, 2024, at the age of 76.  He was born on June 13, 1948 to Floyd and Kathryn Wollam in Spencer, IA.  After graduating from Spencer High School, he went on to study at the University of Northern Iowa, where he met and married his former...

Nov 5, 2024

ReJean Sharyl (Whiting) Naas, age 70 of Fargo, ND and San Tan Valley, AZ, died November 5, 2024 at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND after a brief battle with cancer.

Rae was born January 23, 1954 to Lloyd and Carolyn (Palmer) Whiting in Bemidji, MN. She attended school in Bemidji and graduated from Bemidji High School...

Oct 31, 2024

Clarice Elaine Bohle (Rusten), age 102, of Aneta, ND, died Thursday, October 31, 2024 in Aneta, ND.

Clarice was born June 3, 1922, to Henry and Anna (Bjorhus) Rusten in Lenora Township, Griggs County, ND.  She grew up and attended school in Aneta, ND.  Clarice attended Mayville State Teachers College and taught at schools in Finley, Michigan,...

Oct 24, 2024

Roger Odell Martinson, age 94, resident of Devils Lake, ND, formerly of Edmore, ND, died Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND.

Roger was born October 7, 1930 in Parkers Prairie, MN, the son of Milton and Prudence (Olsen) Abbott.  Milton died when Roger was 8 months old.  Prudence then married Myron...

Oct 18, 2024

Ruby Renee Gustafson was born to Kelly and Robyn Gustafson on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Altru in Grand Forks, ND.  Ruby came into the world weighing 5lbs 4oz and 19 inches long.  Ruby fought to stay for many hours before returning home to God.

Ruby was lovingly greeted in Heaven by her great grandparents, Roy and...

Sep 28, 2024

Richard Urvand was born March 19, 1947 in the McVille Community Hospital, and passed away September 28, 2024 at Bethany Retirement Center, Fargo, ND, at the age of 77.  He graduated from McVille High School in 1965, and was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1966, serving his country for 2 years, one of which was spent in Vietnam. ...

Sep 24, 2024

Pat Lamb, age 94, of Michigan, ND, died Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Good Samaritan Society in Lakota, ND. Mary Patricia Sloan was born to Ed and Carrie Sloan in Lakota on February 14, 1930, with locks of red hair.  She was raised in Lakota, where she worked at Sloan’s Cafe with her family.  She graduated from Lakota in...

Sep 7, 2024

Gladys R. Marquart, age 91, resident of Lakota, ND, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, on her farm near Lakota, surrounded by her family.

Gladys was born on a farm near Binford, ND in 1932.  During her high school years, she found the love of her life, Irving.  Gladys graduated in Binford in 1950 and married Irving...

Aug 30, 2024

Arvid W. Swendseid, age 76, resident of Devils Lake, ND, died Friday, August 30, 2024 at his home in Devils Lake.

Arvid Wayne Swendseid was born August 19, 1948 in Fordville, ND, the son of Wayne and Ardis (Johnson) Swendseid.  He was raised on the family farm near Dahlen, ND and graduated in 1966 from Unity High...