Obituaries

Jan 6, 2024

Donavon E. Pic, age 84, resident of Lakota, ND, formerly of rural Lankin, ND, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota, ND.

He was born and raised at his family farm outside of Whitman, ND, by his mother, Emma, and father, Ernest Pic.  He graduated from Michigan High School...

Jan 5, 2024

Michael Hassett, age 64, resident of Devils Lake, ND, died Friday, January 5, 2024 at his home in Devils Lake.

Michael J. Hassett was born January 2, 1960 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of James and Jean (Sparks) Hassett.  He grew up and attended school in Devils Lake.  He worked various jobs, but thoroughly enjoyed working...

Jan 2, 2024

Eugene O. Gleason, age 83, resident of Hamar, ND, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille, ND.

Eugene Oliver Gleason was born August 25, 1940 to George and Ingeborg (Tangness) Gleason.  He was raised on the family farm near Hamar, ND and attended the Hamar Public School.  He then began working for...

Dec 19, 2023

Dennis “Red” Tremaine Rorvig, resident of McVille, ND, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the age of 91.

Dennis was born August 3, 1932 to Anton and Thea on a farm south of McVille.  He grew up with his younger brother, Bruce, and attended school at Nesheim Township Country School.  He graduated from McVille High School...

Dec 14, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Vasichek, age 88, resident of Lakota, ND, died Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota.

Joseph Walter Vasichek was born August 14, 1935 in Brocket, ND, the son of Joseph F. and Wilhelmina (Bosh) Vasichek.  He was raised on the family farm in Walsh County, near Brocket, and attended the Sauter...

Dec 4, 2023

Samuel R. Barta, 47, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 from cancer.

He was born February 26, 1976, the son of Richard F. and Helen E. (Dick) Barta.  Sam is survived by his wife, Catherine; son, Richard; sister, Jo; mother, Helen; and numerous other family members.

Sam loved his family deeply.  On June 10, 1995,...

Nov 25, 2023

Scott A. Rusten, age 53, resident of Aneta, ND, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 25, 2023 while doing what he loved, working cows, and doing it with the people he loved the most.

Scott was born April 8, 1970 in Northwood, ND, the son of Allen and Judy (Egeland) Rusten.  He was raised on the family farm...

Nov 24, 2023

James E. “Jim” Young, age 84, resident of Lakota, ND, died Friday, November 24, 2023 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille, ND.

James Elwood Young was born June 5, 1939 in Lakota, ND, the son of Russell “Rusty” and Clara (Strate) Young of Lawton, ND.  He was raised and attended school in Lawton.  Jim served in...

Nov 23, 2023

Corine Nesheim passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023 at the age of 96.

Corine was born August 11, 1927 near McVille, ND to Jacob and Ovidia Quanbeck.  Corine grew up on the farm and was very involved in the daily duties of farm life.  Corine graduated from McVille High School in 1944.  After high school Corine...

Nov 20, 2023

Nancy A. Gjovik, age 70, resident of Pekin, ND, died Monday, November 20, 2023 at the NCHS Hospital in McVille, ND.

She was born May 16, 1953 in Caledonia, MN to Harold and Juanita (Schroeder) Kohlmeyer.  She was raised in LaCrosse, WI, where she attended Mt. Calvary Lutheran, Luther High School, and the University of WI -...

Nov 18, 2023

Ronald B. Burthold, age 78, resident of Pekin, ND, died Saturday, November 18, 2023 at his home near Pekin.

Ron was born in Sharon, ND to Miles and Astrid (Johnson) Burthold on June 25, 1945, their first wedding anniversary, something Miles liked to take great credit for! He was the first grandchild born to F.H. and Clara...

Oct 31, 2023

Kenneth S. Quam, age 71, resident of Tolna, ND, died Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille, ND, due to advanced dementia.

Kenneth was born March 7, 1952 in Edmore, ND, the son of Kenneth and Dorcas (Graham) Quam.  He was raised on the family farm near Warwick, ND, and graduated from Warwick...

Oct 15, 2023

Lloyd K. Gjovik, age 84, resident of Pekin, ND, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the NCHS Hospital in McVille, ND.

Lloyd Lyder Kjell Gjovik was born November 30, 1938 upstairs at the family farm at Knaben Gard in southern Norway (Agdar).

His home was a short distance from one of two molybdenum mines in...

Oct 6, 2023

Keith E. Paulson, age 85, resident of Lakota, ND, died Friday, October 6, 2023 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Keith Eugene Paulson was born March 27, 1938 in Michigan, ND.  He was raised there and graduated from Michigan High School.  He married Marlene Wirkus on June 15, 1958.  Keith was a huge horse lover; he...

Oct 2, 2023

May E. Thompson, age 104, resident of Michigan, ND, died Monday, October 2, 2023 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

May Eleanor Paulson was born May 19, 1919 near Michigan, ND, the daughter of Anton and Anna (Bonde) Paulson.  As a young girl, the family moved into Michigan.  She was raised and educated there, graduating from...

Sep 22, 2023

Carleton “Toby” Aafedt, age 88, resident of Petersburg, ND, died Friday, September 22, 2023 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Carleton was born November 17, 1934 in a farm house outside of Michigan, ND, the son of Mons and Julia (Berdahl) Aafedt.  He was raised in Michigan, ND, and attended school there.  After high school, Carleton...

Sep 19, 2023

Bonnie Olsgaard died surrounded by family at her home in Missoula, MT, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

She leaves behind a legacy of twenty-five years in ministry to the Lutheran Church, a love of music, and fond memories from family and her many friends.  She was born on Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945 in Maddock,...

Sep 17, 2023

Marilyn J. (Swenson) Poole, age 78, resident of Finley, ND, died Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Bethany Homes in Fargo, ND.

Marilyn graduated from Finley High School in 1964 and attended Dakota Business School and NDSSS at Wahpeton, where she graduated as an LPN.  She worked at a variety of facilities until she found her passion in...

Sep 14, 2023

Roy C. Dion, age 83, resident of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Lakota, ND, died Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks.

Roy Charles Dion was born November 19, 1939 in Lakota, ND, the son of Luke and Martha (Kaliff) Dion.  He was raised in Lakota and attended school there.  He...

Sep 14, 2023

Rosalie Doris (Bunde) Naas, 87, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the Nelson County Health System Hospital in McVille, ND.  Rosalie was born April 5, 1936, at their farm home north of McVille to Oscar and Ruth (Doud) Bunde.  Rosalie was the 5th of 8 children.  She learned early in life to work hard and to be satisfied...