Obituaries

Feb 17, 2013

James "Jim" Howard Hovdenes, 83, of Tolna, ND, died Sunday, February 17, 2013.

James Hovdenes was born July 16, 1929 to Oliver and Emma (Tufto) Hovdenes in McVille, ND. He grew up on the family farm and attended country school in Freeborn and Colvin Townships. James was baptized and confirmed at Sigdal Lutheran Church, rural Tolna, ND....

Feb 17, 2013

Michael D. Barney, age 59, resident of Michigan, ND, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 17, 2013.

Mike was born October 12, 1953 at McVille, ND, the son of Milton and Charlotte (Bonde) Barney. He was baptized at Melrose Lutheran Church and spent most of his youth on the farm established by his great grandparents located south of...

Feb 12, 2013

Allen F. Stahl, 76, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at his home.

Allen Francis Stahl was born August 30, 1936 to Francis and Alice (Stenslie) Stahl in rural Nelson County. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Pekin, ND, graduating from high school there in 1954. He continued...

Feb 11, 2013

Norvin Sundeen, 68, passed away on February 11, 2013 at home in Poca­tello, ID after a heroic battle with mesothelio­ma, surrounded by loved ones. He was born May 4, 1944 to Fred and Helen Sundeen in Brocket, ND. Norvin loved bingo and NASC AR. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.

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Feb 9, 2013

Adeline Iverson, 93, of West Fargo, formerly of Binford, passed peacefully in her apartment at Sheyenne Crossings on Saturday evening, February 9, 2013 in the care of her son and Red River Hospice.

She was born to Anna and James Beattie of Hannaford on October 1, 1919, the sixth of seven children. She attended grade school at...

Jan 30, 2013

Dorothy Bjornson 88, Binford, N.D., passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at the Griggs County Care Center after a long battle with cancer.

Dorothy Mae Biggerstaff was born April 5, 1924, the daughter of Prince and Estella (Sloan) Biggerstaff at their farmhouse in rural Foster County. She was raised and attended grade school in the area, graduating...

Jan 24, 2013

Esther A. Viger

Our loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, Esther Viger passed away at the age of 99 on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society in Park River, ND.

Esther Adeline Holm was born August 31, 1913 in Derrick, ND, the daughter of Elling and Alma (Sander) Holm. She lived her...

Jan 21, 2013

Lorraine Lee, 92, of Tolna , ND passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at the Nelson County Health System - Care Center in McVille, ND.

Lorraine Solveig Thorson was born September 1, 1920 in McVille, ND the daughter of Anton and Laura Thorson. She grew up and was educated in McVille, graduating McVille High School. She married...

Jan 19, 2013

Monte James Breckheimer of Pekin, ND, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Monte was born October 26, 1932 in McVille , ND to Clifford and Geneva (Twete). He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph 's Catholic Church in Tolna, ND. He attended country grade school in Forde Township and graduated from...

Jan 17, 2013

Ferne T. Schill, age 92, of Hillsboro, ND, formerly of Lakota, ND, passed away on Thursday, January 17 2013 at Sanford Hillsboro Nursing Home.

Ferne was born June 22, 1920 in Milton, ND to Donald M. and Martha A. (McKay) McLeod. Ferne graduated from Mayville State Teachers College in 1942 and subsequently taught in several rural schools...

Jan 12, 2013

Glen G. Knetter, age 77, resident of Lakota, ND, died Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Glen was born December 12, 1935 near Marathon, WI, the son of Anton and Amelia (Volhard) Knetter. He attended school in the Marathon/Edgar area, graduating in 1953 from Edgar High School. In 1957 he began operating...

Jan 12, 2013

Delores Johnson was called Home on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Cooperstown Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was known as a hard working caregiver and a lady who would light up a room with her smile. Her braveness was amazing.

She was born on October 14, 1932 to Lars and Hilda Harvey in...

Jan 10, 2013

Ruth Fretz, 78, of McVille, ND, died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Nelson County Health System-Hospital in McVille.

Ruth was born May 7, 1934 in Germany the daughter of Max and Martha (Lochmann) Ulbrich. She was educated in East Germany before escaping to West Germany at age 16. She married Herbert L. Fretz December 24, 1954 in...

Jan 10, 2013

Gordon J. Sandbakken, age 81, resident of Lakota, ND, died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake, ND.

Gordon Julius Sandbakken was born December 31, 1931 on his parent's farm near Brocket, ND. He is the son of Julius and Evelyn (Johnson) Sandbakken. Gordon was raised in the Brocket area and attended school there....

Jan 9, 2013

Morris Aaser, 97, of McVille, ND, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Nelson County Health System-Hospital in McVille.

Morris was born July 24, 1915 in McVille, ND the son of Ole and Marie (Franson) Aaser. He grew up at the family farm near McVille. He entered into the U.S. Army in April 1941. He was discharged in...

Jan 2, 2013

Nester Ellwein, age 78, of Lakota, ND died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota.

Nester Leo Ellwein was born November 16, 1934 in Mercer County, ND, the son of Leo and Irma (Grosz) Ellwein. He was raised and attended school in rural Pick City, ND. Nester married LaVain Kiihn on July 3,...

Jan 2, 2013

P. Eugene Kubat, age 89, resident of rural Lawton, ND, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at his home.

Palmer Eugene Kubat was born March 11, 1923 on his parent's farm in Sauter Township of Walsh County, ND, the son of Joseph E. and Albina (Zizka) Kubat. He was raised on the farm and attended the Sauter School....

Jan 1, 2013

Jo Marie Larson (74), of Valley City, ND, passed away January 1, 2013 in the Palliative Care Unit in Fargo, ND after battling leukemia.

Jo Marie Larson was born July 2, 1938, in Grand Forks, ND. She was the daughter of Leonard & Nora (Eide) Quamme. She graduated from New Rockford High School, then attended Grand Forks...

Dec 29, 2012

Estelle Brennan, 97, of McVille, ND, formerly Tolna, ND, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Nelson County Health System-Care Center in McVille, ND.

Estelle was born February 28, 1915 in McVille, ND the daughter of Nels and Anna (Madson) Pederson. She grew up and graduated from McVille High School. Estelle married Alfred Brennan in September 1936. The...

Dec 28, 2012

Martha Haraldson, 88, of Aneta, ND died Friday, December 28, 2012 at her home in Aneta.

Martha was born February 4, 1924 in Ellis, KS the daughter of Conrad and Josephine (Teeters) Massier. She grew up and graduated from High School in Ellis. Martha married Quentin Haraldson on April 23, 1946. The couple moved to Aneta, ND...