Obituaries

Apr 27, 2015

Zelda Gates (Bothun), age 70, of Cedar Hill, TX died April 27, 2015 under Hospice care.

Zelda was born June 6, 1945 in McVille, ND to Fred and Ida Bothun.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Madeline Shobe, and brother Robert Bothun.

A graveside and committal service will be held...

Apr 27, 2015

Alice G. (Mayer) Wimer, age 88, resident of Lakota Good Samaritan Society, died Monday April 27, 2015 in Lakota, ND.

Alice Georgia Mayer was born February 27, 1927 at rural Whitman, ND, the daughter of Stanley and Alice (Sirek) Mayer. Alice was raised in the Whitman and Michigan area and is a 1945 graduate of Michigan High...

Apr 22, 2015

Yvonne R. Magnus, age 77, resident of rural Petersburg, ND, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Yvonne Rae Stavig was born October 8, 1937 in Ada, MN, the daughter of George and Carrie (Nelson) Stavig. She was raised there and eventually moved with her family to Petersburg, ND, where...

Apr 11, 2015

John I. "Jack" Ritteman, age 84, resident of Lakota, ND, died Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Jack was born November 24, 1930 in Lakota, the son of Edward W. and Iva M. (Thomas) Ritteman. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lakota Lutheran Church. After attending Lakota schools, he enlisted in...

Apr 2, 2015

Marlo G. Rogness, age 75, resident of McVille, ND passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the Nelson County Health System - Care Center in McVille.

Marlo was born March 13, 1940 in McVille, ND the son of Peder and Olive (Moldahl) Rogness. He grew up and attended school in the Pekin, ND area, graduating from Pekin...

Mar 29, 2015

Ellsworth J. Sundre, age 89, resident of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Petersburg, ND, died Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Woodside Village in Grand Forks.

Ellsworth James Sundre was born November 15, 1925 on his parent’s farm in Field Township of Nelson County, ND, the son of T.O. and Florence (Hanson) Sundre. He was raised on the...

Mar 29, 2015

Donald K. Hodek, age 57, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015 surrounded by his loving family in Akron, OH.

Don was born June 13, 1957 in Park River, ND. He was a sales representative for Makita Power Tools for 26 years. Don was an active member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, enjoyed the outdoors, music, and had...

Mar 28, 2015

LouAnn Solberg, 72, of Cooperstown, ND, passed away March 28, 2015.

LouAnn was born August 24, 1942. She was the daughter of Walter and Merle Fisher. She married Clinton Solberg on September 8, 1962 and lived her entire married life in Cooperstown, ND.

LouAnn is survived by her husband, Clinton Solberg, four sons, Kevin Solberg,...

Mar 26, 2015

Casey L. Schultz, age 28, resident of Michigan, ND, died Thursday, March 26, 2015 from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Casey Lynn Schultz was born November 6, 1986 in Devils Lake, ND, the daughter of Susie (Larson) and Bill Schultz. She was raised in Michigan and graduated from Dakota Prairie High School in 2005. Casey held...

Mar 26, 2015

Betty M. “Dolly” Devlin of Michigan, ND passed away on March 26, 2015 at the age of 84.

Dolly was born December 14, 1930 in Aneta, ND to Dan and Lorenze (Gesvold) Hillesland. She graduated from Aneta High School in 1948. She was a telephone operator in Aneta for 5 years after graduation. Dolly was united in...

Mar 23, 2015

Clarice Elaine Stein, 72, of McVille, ND passed away peacefully Monday, March 23, 2015 at Nelson County Health System Care Center in McVille surrounded by her loving family.

Clarice was born January 20, 1943 to John and Ruth Vanderlin in Devils Lake, ND. She grew up and attended St. Mary’s Academy where she graduated high school, and...

Mar 14, 2015

Warren Raymond Ophaug, 70, Kloten, ND went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 14, 2015.

Warren (Pops) Ophaug was born at Community Hospital in McVille, ND on September 13, 1944 to the late Elmer and Gunhild (Skjolden) Ophaug. He married Lavina (Libby) Lien Volk on January 1, 1970 and was blessed with two daughters. They...

Mar 12, 2015

Gladys Dahl, age 92, resident of Lakota, ND, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Gladys Skjerseth was born May 10, 1922 the daughter of Gunder and Borghild (Nyland) Skjerseth on their farmstead in Clara Township of Nelson County, near Brocket, ND. She attended the Cleveland School. Gladys was united in...

Feb 27, 2015

Clifford A. Myhre, age 100, resident of Edmore, ND, passed away Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Edmore Memorial Rest Home in Edmore.

Clifford Andrew Myhre was born July 23, 1914, the son of Carl and Anna (Kettelson) Myhre in Newland Township of Ramsey County, near Edmore. He was one of six children. Clifford was raised by...

Feb 25, 2015

Keven Lilleoien, 57, of McVille, ND passed away February 25, 2015 at his sister Connie’s house near Valley City, ND.

Keven was born January 24, 1958 in McVille, ND the son of Kenneth and Helen (Aslakson) Lilleoien. He attended and graduated from McVille High School in 1976. Keven farmed for a few years and then trucked for...

Feb 22, 2015

Dwight E. Doyle, age 90, resident of Broomfield, CO, formerly of Bartlett, ND, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Clear Creek Rehabilitation Center in Westminster, CO.

Dwight Edgar Doyle was born September 25, 1924 in Minot, ND, the fourth child of Patrick and Anne Doyle. He attended Catholic school in Minot, ND through the...

Feb 13, 2015

Roger L. Hellekson, age 58, resident of Edmore, ND, died Friday, February 13, 2015 at the home of his daughter in Grand Forks, ND.

Celebrating the life of Roger Hellekson. Join Roger's family for a cake and coffee Memorial Open House at Concordia Lutheran Church in Edmore, ND, on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 from 3 to 5...

Feb 12, 2015

Bonnie Pittenger, age 62, of Cooperstown, ND passed away peacefully in her home on February 12, 2015.

Bonnie Jean (Wells) Pittenger was born September 2, 1952 in Cooperstown, the daughter of Eddie Wells and Letha (Wells) Turnquist. She was baptized into the Lutheran Faith at West Prairie Lutheran Church. She attended a country school for a couple...

Feb 7, 2015

Lawrence J. Matejcek, age 101, resident of Brocket, ND, died Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Nelson County Health System Hospital in McVille, ND.

Lawrence John Matejcek was born February 7, 1914 on his parent’s farm in Sauter Township of Walsh County, ND, the son of William Sr. and Magdalena (Vasichek) Matejcek. He was raised on the...

Feb 6, 2015

Myrtle Louise Ophaug, 90, of McVille, ND passed away February 6, 2015 at the Nelson County Health System Hospital in McVille after a brief illness.

Myrtle was born March 1, 1924 the youngest daughter of Nels and Marie (Gustavsdotter) Ophaug. She graduated from McVille High School. Myrtle lived on the family farm at Kloten and later moved...