Obituaries

Apr 19, 2023

Beverly “Bev” Bergquist, a resident of Lakota, ND, passed away on April 19, 2023.  Born on May 17, 1958 in North Dakota, she was the daughter of Harold Bergquist and Audrey (Eriksmoen) Bergquist.

Bev graduated from Burnsville High School in Minnesota and attended the University of North Dakota, with a concentration in Communications, and was a member...

Apr 15, 2023

Mike Devlin, 67, of Polson, MT, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Mike was born to Jack and Dolly (Hillesland) Devlin on May 1, 1955.  He spent his early years in Aneta, ND before the family moved to Michigan, ND where Mike grew up and attended school.  He was on the Michigan Bulldog team the year...

Mar 25, 2023

Robert A. Somerville, age 76, resident of rural Tolna, ND, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Robert Alan Somerville was born September 26, 1946 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Robert L. and Clarice L. (White) Somerville.  He graduated from McHenry High School in 1964.  He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps...

Mar 18, 2023

Carrol C. Elgin, Grand Forks and formerly of Michigan, ND passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Valley Senior Living.

Carrol Corrine Kallestad was born to Benjamin J. and Cora (Nelson) Kallestad on April 26, 1924.  She resided with her parents and 2 younger brothers 5.5 miles southwest of Michigan in Williams Township.  She graduated from...

Mar 14, 2023

Randall “Randy” Viger, age 62, of Edmore, ND, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Sanford Hospital Emergency Services in Fargo, ND following a four-year battle with kidney disease.  He had been a resident of Fargo for the past four years due to the need for kidney dialysis.

Randall Donald Viger was born May 29,...

Mar 11, 2023

Howard H. Luehring, age 88, resident of Tolna, ND, died Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Howard was born October 24, 1934 in Bottineau, ND, the son of Fred and Alma (Klipp) Luehring.  Howard received his elementary education at a country school near Bottineau.  His family later moved to Tolna, ND, where...

Mar 10, 2023

James G. Legacie, age 67, resident of rural Edmore, ND, died Friday, March 10, 2023 at his home near Edmore.

James Glenn Legacie was born August 4, 1955 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of David and Margaret (Shorey) Legacie.  He was raised on his parent’s farm near Edmore where he graduated in 1973.  Jim then attended...

Mar 2, 2023

Elton Oscar Magnus, 85, passed away on March 2, 2023 in Aneta, ND.  Elton was born July 26, 1937 on the family farm in Adler Township, Nelson County, Petersburg, ND.  He lived on the farm his entire life before moving to the Aneta Parkview Health Center in May, 2022.  Elton graduated from Petersburg High School in 1955.  On October...

Feb 23, 2023

Dale A. “Scoop” Anderson, age 69, resident of Edmore, ND, died Thursday, February 23, 2023 at First Care Health Center in Park River, ND.

Dale Allen Anderson was born August 10, 1953 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Ralph H. and Jeaneen A. (Deseth) Anderson.  He attended Edmore School from first grade through graduation.  After graduating...

Feb 8, 2023

Marie Frances Schwan, age 57, resident of Devils Lake, ND, formerly of Michigan, ND, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her home in Devils Lake.

Marie was born May 7, 1965 in the Nelson County Memorial Hospital at Michigan, ND, the daughter of David and Mary Elizabeth (Lamb) Schwan.  Marie was a special sister to her...

Feb 5, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Herda, age 97, resident of Devils Lake, ND, died Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota, ND.

Elizabeth Christine Kurtz was born June 12, 1925 in Devils Lake, ND, the daughter of Casper & Louise (Keller) Kurtz.  She was raised and attended school in Devils Lake.  Betty was a telephone operator...

Feb 2, 2023

Verna Jorde, age 91, resident of Lakota, ND passed away peacefully under the care of Good Samaritan Society and Hospice of the Red River Valley at Good Samaritan Society Lakota on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Verna was born October 4, 1931 near Trail, MN, the daughter of Inga Hillestad.  She was raised on a farm and attended...

Jan 31, 2023

Darrel Everett Nash was born December 5, 1947 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Everett and Selma (Tveito) Nash.  He was raised and attended school in Lawton and graduated from Edmore High School in 1965.  After high school Darrel worked various jobs in multiple states until returning home to Lawton.

Darrel married Laura Arthurs and raised...

Jan 26, 2023

Simon Paul Schwan, 98, Michigan, ND, was called home to the Lord, Jan 26, 2023.

Simon was born Feb 28, 1924, to Denis and Barbara (Volk) Schwan.  Born at home, he grew up on a farm in the close-knit German-Russian community of Fulda, rural Berwick, near Rugby. The family moved to Cando in 1942 and in 1947...

Jan 21, 2023

Gerald H. Stutrud, 94, McVille, ND, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Nelson County Health System Hospital in McVille.

Gerald was born in Rawson, ND on December 15, 1928 to Thorlief and Viola (Anderson) Stutrud.  Gerald was a life-long resident of McVille.  Gerald married Loy Stein on June 2, 1951 in Tacoma, WA.  Together they raised...

Jan 12, 2023

Irving “Hardly Dark” Marquart, age 93, resident of Lakota, ND, passed peacefully on January 12, 2023 in Grand Forks, ND, with family at his side.

Irving was born in Hancock, MN on June 21, 1929.  At age 14, he moved to Nelson County, ND, where he eventually established his farmstead.  Irving was well focused, with only an...

Dec 29, 2022

Charles “Bud” Loe, age 87, resident of McVille, ND, died Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the NCHS Hospital in McVille.

Charles DeWaine Loe was born April 17, 1935 in McVille, ND, the son of Leonard and Ella (Tangen) Loe.  He was a graduate of McVille High School.  Bud married Kathryn Flaagan on December 28, 1954 at Sigdal...

Dec 26, 2022

Vernon Hovdenes passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille, ND, at the age of 88, leaving behind his wife, Idell, of 30 years.

Vernon, along with his twin sister Vernice, was born at the family farm near Tolna, ND, on June 12, 1934 to Oliver and Emma (Tufto) Hovdenes.  Vernon was...

Dec 22, 2022

Betty D. Brekken, age 90, resident of Pekin, ND, died Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille, ND.

Betty Darlene Larson was born March 19, 1932 the daughter of Clarence and Hazel (Koloen) Larson.  She spent her childhood in rural Aneta, ND, attending elementary school in Pilot Mound Township, and graduating from McVille...

Dec 19, 2022

Marian J. Berdal, age 95, resident of Petersburg, ND, died Monday, December 19, 2022 at the Northwood Deaconess Health Center in Northwood, ND.

Marian Josephine Kovarik was born July 6, 1927 in Latona Township of Walsh County, near Lankin, ND, the daughter of John and Josephine (Shereck) Kovarik.  She was baptized and confirmed at Sts. Peter &...