Obituaries

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...

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...