Obituaries

Apr 30, 2024

Odell Flaagan, age 85, resident of Tolna, ND, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille, ND.

Odell Donald Flaagan was born November 9, 1938 in McVille, ND, the son of Odien and Doris (Schindele) Flaagan.  He was raised on the family farm near Tolna.  He graduated from Tolna High School in 1956...

Apr 26, 2024

Brian Burt, 68, died in his sleep on April 26, 2024 at his residence in Tioga, ND.  He was born on Friday, March 2nd, 1956 in Devils Lake, ND, to Glen and Vivian (Snook) Burt; he was the youngest of eight children.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy; and daughter, Cimarron; as well as 4 siblings...

Apr 25, 2024

Blake A. Hanson, age 21, resident of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Tolna, ND, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Blake Anthony Hanson was born September 14, 2002, in Corpus Christi, TX, the son of Spencer Hanson and Sophia Kleinheksel.  In 2007, Samantha Hanson came into his life and...

Apr 17, 2024

Dennis R. Matejcek, age 72, resident of Brocket, ND, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at CHI-St. Alexius Hospital in Devils Lake, ND.

Dennis Ray Matejcek was born November 18, 1951 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Lawrence and Mildred (Kosobud) Matejcek.  He was raised and attended school at Brocket, and also Lakota, graduating with the Lakota...

Apr 16, 2024

Del was called home April 16, 2024, after a courageous battle with chronic heart failure; just 15 days shy of her 100th birthday.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Lakota Lutheran Church in Lakota, ND, on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Del was born in Nekoma, ND on May 1,...

Apr 9, 2024

Orvin T. Hanson, age 93, resident of McVille, ND, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille.

Orvin Thomas Hanson was born March 6, 1931 in Field Township of Nelson County, ND, the son of Torris and Thora (Kvamme) Hanson.  He attended the Field Township Elementary School and graduated from McVille High School. ...

Apr 8, 2024

Kathleen J. Aaser, age 75, resident of McVille, ND, died Monday, April 8, 2024 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille.

Kathleen JoAnn Berthold was born September 2, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Polak) Berthold.  She grew up in McVille, ND, graduating from McVille High School in 1966.  Kathy and Ove...

Mar 25, 2024

On March 25, 2024, Theresa Hamel passed away peacefully at Bethany Retirement Home in Fargo, North Dakota, with her spouse of 74 years, Louis J. Hamel, by her side holding her hand. Theresa was born February 5, 1929, in a rural house in Pierce County to Theresa (Digenstein) and John Stroh.  She attended elementary school, later moved to the...

Mar 20, 2024

Lori A. Larson, a resident of Blaine, MN (hometown Michigan, ND), unexpectedly passed away March 20, 2024, at the age of 61.  As a wonderful mother, Lori was a steadfast presence always there when needed.  Her devotion centered around her daughter, Katie (Ryan) Weber and two beloved grandchildren, (McKenna 16) and (Balin 8), who made up the entirety of...

Mar 20, 2024

Hartvig P. Reiten, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the age of 81.

Hartvig’s love for family, community, and Country, has been passed on to his children.

He will be deeply missed by his wife, Renee of Petersburg, ND; 3 children, Tara Reiten Devine & husband, Sean Devine, and...

Mar 14, 2024

Steve M. Robinson, age 54, resident of Fargo, ND, formerly of Michigan, ND, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024.

Steven Matthew Robinson was born May 1, 1969, in Grand Forks, ND, the youngest son of Maurice and Mary Lou (Anderson) Robinson. He grew up in Michigan, ND and graduated from Michigan High School in 1987 where he...

Mar 3, 2024

Byron Hoeckle, 71, of Binford, ND passed away peacefully March 3, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born March 20, 1952 in Jamestown, ND to Bruce and Peggy Hoeckle.  His childhood years were spent on a farm near Pingree, ND.  After high school, he attended Valley City State University where he met the love of his...

Mar 2, 2024

Nancy K. Freije, age 69, resident of Edmore, ND, died Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Northwood Deaconess Health Center in Northwood, ND.

Nancy Kay Freije was born July 10, 1954 in Edmore, ND, the daughter of Alfred and Shirley (Dahlen) Freije.  She was raised and attended school there, graduating from Edmore High School.  Nancy married Dale...

Feb 27, 2024

Henry Edward Jutila (Ed) passed peacefully on February 27, 2024 surrounded by his family.  Ed was born during a blizzard on the family farm on March 14, 1944, and left us in a blizzard in Lakota, ND.  Ed graduated from Napoleon high school in 1962, where he enjoyed participating in wrestling and football.  After graduating, he worked at the...

Feb 26, 2024

Charles Avon Shirley, age 82, of Lakota, ND, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024 at the Lakota Good Samaritan Center in Lakota.

“Chuck” was born January 31, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA, the son of Charles and June Shirley.  He attended UND and spent the majority of his life in construction – “a jack of all...

Feb 14, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Brooks, age 39, of Grand Forks, ND, and formerly of McVille, ND, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

Joe was born March 13, 1984 in Craig, CO, the son of Jerry and Luann Brooks.  The family moved back home to North Dakota in 1991.  Joe attended school at Cooperstown, ND and graduated from Dakota...

Feb 2, 2024

Judy L. Balek, age 78, of Lawton, ND, died Friday, February 2, 2024 at her daughter’s home in West Fargo, ND.

Judy LaMae Keisacker was born January 13, 1946 in Lakota, ND, to Kenneth and Lenora (Urvand) Keisacker.  She was the youngest of six kids and she fully enjoyed that position, some would say spoiled.  All of...

Jan 28, 2024

Donna Jean Fibelstad Keisacker left this earth very unexpectedly and suddenly on Sunday morning, January 28, 2024 in her winter home in Mesa, AZ, a short 7 months after her husband, Cecil, died.

Donna Jean Fibelstad was born at home on the family farm near the untamed Prophet Mountains in Sheridan County on the pristine North Dakota...

Jan 11, 2024

Elvin Boyd Johnson was born December 24, 1925, at the home of his maternal grandparents’ homestead near Noonan, ND, to Anton and Cora (Sorenson) Johnson and passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, at the Lakota Good Samaritan Home.

Elvin grew up on the family farm in Clara Township, Nelson County, North Dakota.  He attended school at...

Jan 11, 2024

Mary Ann Rysavy, age 90, resident of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Michigan, ND, died Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.

Mary Ann Maresh was born January 9, 1934 in Lankin, ND, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Shirek) Maresh.  She was raised on the family farm and graduated from Michigan High School...