Obituaries

Jul 5, 2023

Janet Ferguson, 91, of Petersburg, ND, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Janet was the oldest living person in Petersburg.

A celebration of her life will be held Melrose Lutheran Church on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial donations may be given in Janet's memory to...

Jul 5, 2023

Janet Ferguson, 91, of Petersburg, ND, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Janet was the oldest living person in Petersburg.

A celebration of her life will be held at Melrose Lutheran Church on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial donations may be given in Janet's memory...

Jul 5, 2023

Kenneth A. Berg, age 90, resident of Edmore, ND, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota, ND.

Kenneth Arvid Berg was born November 4, 1932 in Donaldson, MN, the son of Arnold and Hilda (Sterk) Berg.  He was raised in Minnesota and North Dakota before his family settled near Nekoma, ND in...

Jul 3, 2023

Elmer N. Lund Jr., age 86, resident of rural Brocket, ND, died Monday, July 3, 2023 at his home in Lakota, ND.

Elmer Nelson Lund was born November 26, 1936 on the family farm near Brocket, ND, the son of Elmer and Gladyce (Johannesson) Lund.  He attended Clara Township elementary school and Grand Forks Central High School. ...

Jun 21, 2023

Dale “Hooski” Staniszewski, age 68, resident of Michigan, ND, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND.

Dale Joseph Staniszewski was born March 8, 1955 in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Edwin and Arbella (Gregoire) Staniszewski.  He was raised on a farm near Merrifield, ND until age 6, when his family...

Jun 20, 2023

Marie Halvorson, age 96, of rural Lakota, ND died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at home on the family farm, surrounded by her family.

Marie Katherine (Kober) Halvorson was born June 8, 1927 at home on the family farm outside Park City, MT to Lewin and Elizabeth (Walter) Kober.  She grew up on the farm and graduated from...

Jun 20, 2023

Curtiss L. Hanson, age 84, resident of Pekin, ND, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the NCHS Hospital in McVille, ND.

Curtiss was born December 9, 1938 in Roseau, MN, the son of Glen and Luella Hanson.  After the untimely death of his father, Luella and Curt, along with his 2 brothers, moved to California.  Curt met...

Jun 11, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Wheeler, age 76, resident of Lakota, ND, died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille, ND.

Elizabeth Jean Leiphon was born February 20, 1947 in Devils Lake, ND, the daughter of Paul and Magdalena (Rombs) Leiphon.  She was raised on a farm near Crary, ND, and attended school at Crary.  She...

Jun 10, 2023

Loren Gene Stutrud, 71, passed away of cancer on June 10, 2023 at Valley Elder Care, Grand Forks, ND.

Loren was born at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake, ND on December 17, 1951, the son of Loy (Stein) Stutrud and the late Gerald Stutrud.  He confirmed his baptism at the Lutheran Church of McVille and graduated from McVille...

Jun 2, 2023

Joann Loreen McMorran was born August 30, 1949, at Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake to William and Edith (Johnson) McMorran.  Joann Paulson entered the kingdom of Heaven Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Home, in Lakota, ND with her husband Ken by her side.

Joann grew up on the McMorran family farm near Lawton, North...

Jun 1, 2023

Larry Donald Flohaug, age 75, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Veracruz, Panama, after declining health.

Larry was born May 10, 1948 in McVille, ND, the son of Clarence and Laurene (Meyer) Flohaug.  Larry graduated from McVille High School in 1966.  Larry joined the United States Air Force February 1967.  Larry was discharged December 1990 as...

May 28, 2023

Brenda Bjorlie, age 82 of Miles City, MT formerly of Pompey’s Pillar, MT and Pekin, ND passed away on May 28, 2023, at Holy Rosary Extended Care with loved ones by her side.

Brenda was born on Oct. 28, 1940, to Harry and Ethel Mae Holt of Monahans, Texas.  She graduated from Monahans High School and was...

May 27, 2023

O’Neil Rainsberry, 93, passed away at Good Samaritan Society in Lakota on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

O’Neil A. Rainsberry was born March 14, 1930, to Ernest and Etta Rainsberry in Brocket, ND.  He went to school at Brocket and Cleveland Schools.  He married the love of his life and his life partner Helen in 1951.  After their...

May 21, 2023

Frank Elton Ferguson, age 80, passed away with family by his side on May 21, 2023 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Frank was the sixth of nine children, the first boy, born to Elton & Eva Ferguson.  He grew up and helped on the family farm just outside Lakota, ND.  Throughout his school years, he...

May 21, 2023

Elaine “Tootie” Fisk, age 94, resident of Lakota, ND, died Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Elaine Mae Nelson was born February 11, 1929 in McVille, ND, the daughter of Edwin and Mabel (Bakke) Nelson.  She was raised in Williams Township of Nelson County, near Mapes, ND.  Elaine graduated from Lakota High...

May 15, 2023

Gayle M. Saunders, age 71, of Grand Forks and formerly of Doyon, ND and Battle Lake, MN died Monday, May 15, 2023.

Gayle Marie was born May 30, 1951 to Richard and Marjorie Saunders.  She attended school in Doyon, ND and graduated from Lakota High School.  She then attended the University of North Dakota where she earned...

May 6, 2023

Kathryn Ward, age 79 resident of McVille, ND, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Nelson County Health System Care Center.

Kathy was born February 3, 1944 to Minruh and Lillian (Erickson) Gronaas in Fargo, ND.  She attended school in McVille.  Kathy married Clayton Denzil Ward on November 18, 1962 at the McVille Lutheran Church.  Kathy...

May 4, 2023

Milton Oliver Barney, age 94, resident of Michigan, ND, passed peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota, ND with family at his side.

Milton was born on the family farm south of Petersburg, ND on May 1, 1929 to Nettie (Johnson) Barney and George Charles Barney.  He attended country school in...

May 3, 2023

Leonard Berdal, age 89, resident of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Dahlen, ND, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Woodside Village in Grand Forks.

Leonard Berdal was born August 9, 1933 on the Berdal farm, Dahlen Township to Lars and Carrie (Fredrickson) Berdal.  He was baptized and confirmed in Dahlen Lutheran Church and a lifelong member.  Leonard...

Apr 21, 2023

Gordon L. Schroeder, 74, of Henderson, Nevada, passed away April 21, 2023 in Henderson, Nevada.

Gordon Lynn Schroeder was born May 14, 1948 in Grand Forks, ND the son of L.L. (Lynn) Schroeder and Mary Gordon Schroeder.  He was raised at Lakota, ND and attended Lakota Schools, graduating in 1966, where he participated in all sports activities.  ...