Obituaries

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 &...

Dec 8, 2022

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE SERVICE FOR JOYCE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2022 AT 1:00 P.M.  VISITATION WILL BE HELD AT THE CHURCH, BEGINNING AT 12:00 P.M.

Joyce A. Johnson, age 72, resident of McVille, ND, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Dec 5, 2022

Alfred Paul “Tex” Polasky, age 82, of Michigan, ND, passed away peacefully in his home on December 5, 2022 after a hard and difficult battle with cancer.  His son, Alfred Jr., was by his side as he passed.

Alfred was born February 17, 1940 to Margaret (Etten-Motl) Polasky and Ralph Polasky in Tappen, ND.  Alfred was the...

Dec 3, 2022

Marilyn J. Rustad, age 90, resident of Aneta, ND, died Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille, ND.

Marilyn Jean was born October 9, 1932 in Fargo, ND, the daughter of Marcus and Ethel (Bruce) Long.  She was raised on a farm near Aneta and graduated from Aneta High School.  She lived in...

Nov 28, 2022

Lonnie Anderson, 80, of Michigan, ND passed away November 28, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks after a valiant year-long battle with lung cancer and heart issues.  Lonnie Ray Anderson was born May 29, 1942 in New Rockford, ND to Alfred and Elaine (Faytle) Anderson.  Lonnie grew up attending school in McHenry, ND graduating in 1961.  He then...

Nov 25, 2022

Margaret A. Johnson, age 85, resident of McVille, ND, died Friday, November 25, 2022 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille.

Margaret Arlene Pederson was born September 12, 1937 in Fargo, ND, the daughter of Floyd and Bertha (Pfefferle) Pederson.  She was raised near Enderlin, ND, attended Pontiac #100 country school, and graduated from Enderlin High School. ...

Nov 24, 2022

Donald N. Hanson, age 80, of Lawton, ND, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Prairie Rose Apartments in Lakota, ND, with his wife by his side.

Donald Neil Hanson was born May 27, 1942 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Willie and Myrtle (Ulstad) Hanson.  He attended the Triumph School and Edmore High School, graduating in...

Nov 23, 2022

John Vincent Clair Anderson died in McVille, ND on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, after being surrounded by loving family members throughout the day.

Born and raised on the family farm south of Hamar, ND, John had a gentle loving spirit, and a far ranging and inquisitive mind.  As a self-taught mechanic, electrician, welder, and plumber, John loved...

Nov 15, 2022

Maxine C. Twamley, age 90, resident of Hoople, ND, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at First Care Health Center in Park River, ND.

Maxine Carol Delorme was born November 18, 1931 at Belcourt, ND, the daughter of Louis and Jane (Zaste) Delorme.  Maxine was married to Walter Martinson until he passed away,...

Nov 10, 2022

Joyce Severson, age 89, resident of Lakota, ND, formerly of Michigan, ND, died Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Joyce Hatten was born February 11, 1933 in Crary, ND, the daughter of Ralph and Ann (Cole) Hatten.  She attended elementary school in Southam and Central High School in Devils Lake, graduating with...

Nov 6, 2022

Donna Jean LaPlant “Bunnie”, age 84, of Binford, ND, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Northwood Deaconess Health Center, Northwood, ND.

Bunnie was born on Easter Sunday April 17, 1938 to Alvin and Inga (Johnson) Peterson at Helena, MT. She grew up and attended school in Binford, ND, graduating from Binford High School. On June...