Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Gregory Ross, 71, of New Rockford, N.D., passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at CHI St. Alexius Health, Carrington, N.D. Visitation was Friday, Jan. 20 from 1-2 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. Pastor Jeff Halvorson officiated with special music “Scars in Heaven,” “How Do I Say Goodbye” and “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer.” Honorary bearers were all of Greg’s family and friends. Following the service, Greg invited his friends and f... Full story
James Dennis, Jr. New Rockford, N.D. James Allen Dennis, Jr., 91, of New Rockford, N.D. passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at his home with his loving wife Patty by his side. Visitation was Friday, Jan. 6 from 1-5 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. His funeral service was held Saturday, January 7 at 3 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home in New Rockford, with Chaplain David Fisher officiating. Special music was "Amazing Grace," "I Love To Tell the Story," and "Old Rugged Cross." His burial...
Marian Romanoski Fargo, N.D. Marian Diane (Simon) Romanoski, 71, passed away Saturday morning January 7, 2023, at Essentia Health Fargo, surrounded by her children and loved ones after many months of illness. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, followed by a Prayer Service at 7 p.m., all at West Funeral Home, West Fargo, N.D. Funeral Mass was held at Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church, Fargo at 2 p.m. on Friday January 13. Marian will be laid to rest next to parents at...
Marjorie Wright New Rockford, N.D. Marjorie "Margie" Wright, age 89, of New Rockford, N.D., died Friday, December 30, 2022, at her home in New Rockford. Marjorie Ellen Wright was born March 20, 1933 on the farm at Tiffany Township in Eddy County, N.D., the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Schell) Gross. She was raised and attended school at New Rockford and Rugby, N.D., and graduated from high school. Margie taught elementary school for one year. On April 14, 1952, Margie was united in marriage to...
Vivian Pfeiffer New Rockford, N.D. Vivian Pfeiffer, 91, of New Rockford, N.D. passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Sanford Health, Fargo, N.D. Vivian Fay Davis was born on April 20, 1931 to Arthur and Floreana (Patzer) Davis in Fessenden, N.D. She was baptized at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Fessenden, N.D. and was confirmed on April 14, 1946 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Chicago, Ill. Vivian received her GED. She married James Albert Pfeiffer on August 14, 1948 at the St....
Betty D. Brekken Pekin, N.D. Betty D. Brekken, 90, resident of Pekin, N.D., died Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille, N.D. Betty Darlene Larson was born March 19, 1932 the daughter of Clarence and Hazel (Koloen) Larson. She spent her childhood in rural Aneta, N.D., attending elementary school in Pilot Mound Township, and graduating from McVille High School. She then went to Minneapolis for training as a Laboratory Technician. Betty met Osborne "Obbie" Brekken at a...
Viola "Vi" Gisi New Rockford, N.D. Viola Janet (Gjestvang) Gisi, age 90, was born March 28, 1932, to Ivar and Nora Helen (Rude) Gjestvang. She was the third of seven siblings and was born in McHenry, N.D., where there was a house used as a hospital. The Gjestvang family lived at that time on a farm near Hamar, N.D., then moved to a farm south of Warwick. Finally, the family moved to a farm 9 miles south of Warwick and across the road from the Lake Washington rural school where she completed the...
Judith Ann Haas New Rockford, N.D. Judith Ann Haas, age 73, of Rolla, N.D. passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Judith Ann Haas took her first breath and her last breath in New Rockford, N.D., born January 27, 1949 to Norman and Audrey (O'Hare) Braaten at City Hospital and began her heavenly journey at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd on November 25, 2022 with family members at her side. Judy graduated from Ulen...
Burton Vrem Valley City, N.D. Burton Vrem, 90, of Valley City, N.D., passed away in the early morning of Nov. 24, 2022 at SMP Health – St. Raphael, Valley City. He was born April 27, 1932 in McVille, N.D.; the only child of Arthur and Hazel Vrem. He grew up on the farm and attended school in the Tolna area. Burton served two years as a Private in the US Army. On Nov. 25, 1969 he married Jean Gedrose of New Rockford, N.D. and they settled in Valley City, N.D. where he worked for the State H...
Terry Lee Nilson Fargo, N.D. Terry Lee Nilson, age 68, died November 25, 2022 at St. Catherine South nursing home in Fargo, N.D., while under hospice care. Prior to that, he lived for 17 years at Prairie Heights in Devils Lake. He was born on June 29, 1954 to James and Geraldine Nilson; the fifth child of the family. His siblings include Naomi, David, Darwin, Donald, Brian and Cheryl. Terry went to Sheyenne High School in Sheyenne, N.D. After spending time in the Army, he spent the majority of...
Arlene Wilson White City, Ore. Arlene Wilson, 95, of White City, Oregon, passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Medford, Ore. Wilson is a former New Rockford resident and sister of Elvie Jones, New Rockford....
John Vincent Clair Anderson McVille, N.D. John Vincent Clair Anderson, 90, died in McVille, N.D. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, after being surrounded by loving family members throughout the day. Born and raised on the family farm south of Hamar, N.D., John had a gentle loving spirit, and a far ranging and inquisitive mind. As a self-taught mechanic, electrician, welder, and plumber, John loved to troubleshoot and problem solve. He had a special gift for identifying problems with cars, trucks,...
Bonnie Anderson 1956-2022 Bonnie E. Anderson was born on April 8, 1956, to Freddy and Gladys (Gjestvang) Carlson in New Rockford, N.D. She grew up on her family farm and graduated from New Rockford School. She married her high school sweetheart, Randy, on January 18, 1974. They made their first home in New Rockford and welcomed their daughters Kelly, Angela, and Amy. In 1980, they relocated to Phoenix, Ariz., where she worked in the banking industry. In 1988, the family moved to West Covina,...
Donna Schafer New Rockford, N.D. Donna Schafer, age 87, of New Rockford, N.D. died on Monday, 12:30 a.m., Nov. 7, 2022 at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepard, New Rockford. Donna Jean Clelland was born July 26, 1935 in New Rockford, N.D. She is the daughter of Robert and Mary (Black) Clelland. Donna grew up and attended school in New Rockford. Donna was united in marriage to Albert Schafer on March 1, 1954 at St. John's Catholic Church in New Rockford. They moved their family to Montana in 1966....
Lois L. Brown New Rockford, N.D. Lois L. Brown, age 90, passed away on November 12, 2022, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, North Dakota. Lois Isabel LaPlante was born March 30 of 1932 in Binford, North Dakota, to Bruce and Edna (Lewis) LaPlante. She graduated from Binford High School and furthered her education at the North Dakota Agricultural College, receiving her Bachelor of Science in home economics. She taught home economics education for three years before marry... Full story
Steven W. Westby Sheyenne, N.D. Steven Wayne Westby, age 69, of rural Sheyenne, N.D., died November 12, 2022 at his home. Steve was born August 26, 1953, to Sherman and Shirley (Kruger) Westby, the second child of the family. His siblings include Kathy, Neil, Paula, and Ross. Steve graduated from Sheyenne High School. After high school, Steve joined the Army. He served for two years in Germany. He came home and worked with his father, then moved to Oregon and was in the logging busin... Full story
Peter M. "Pete" Kuntz New Rockford, N.D. Peter M "Pete" Kuntz, age 85, of New Rockford, N.D., died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 at Sanford, Bismarck, N.D. Peter Matthias Kuntz was born May 9, 1937, to Gregor and Monica (Reichert) Kuntz at Dickinson, N.D. He graduated from Model High School in Dickinson N.D. in 1956. Pete was Honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy where he served from 1957 to 1961. On November 25, 1964, Pete was united in marriage to Mary E. Smith at St. Patrick's Catholic Chu... Full story
Leroy A. Larson Svea, Minn. Leroy A. Larson, age 99, of Svea, Minn., formerly of Sheyenne, N.D., died Friday, November 4, 2022, surrounded by his family at his home. His funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 11, at Svea Evangelical Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the church and will continue one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar, www.hafh.org. Leroy Alton L... Full story
Elaine C. Rodning Tacoma, Wash. Elaine C. Rodning, age 96, born and raised in Pleasant Prairie Township, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2022 in Tacoma, Washington. Elaine Charlotte Johnson was born to Harry and Alma Johnson on July 6, 1926, at their farm home in Pleasant Prairie Township, Eddy County, North Dakota. She was baptized at Kvernes Lutheran Church; her pioneering grandparents, and many uncles and cousins are laid to rest in the Kvernes Pioneer Cemetery. Growing up on a far... Full story
Wayne Eldridge New Rockford, N.D. Wayne Eldridge, age 53, of New Rockford, N.D., died Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo, N.D. Wayne Burrel Eldridge was born November 26, 1968 to Glenn and Pearl (Ruff) Eldridge in New Rockford, N.D. He graduated from New Rockford School, then attended college at Lake Region for diesel mechanics. On August 1, 1996, his son Hayden was born. Wayne worked for Albert Pfeiffer's farm during high school. Wayne worked various construction job... Full story
Phil W. Schafer New Rockford, N.D. Philip "Phil" W. Schafer, age 77, died on October 25, 2022, surrounded by family at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, N.D. Phil's visitation was Friday, October 28 from 1:00-5:00 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home and continued from 6:00-7:00 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 6:40, followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., all at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, October 29 at 10:30 a.m., at St.... Full story
Ellen H. Burthold, age 89, formerly of Pekin, N.D., passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Missouri Slope Westview Special Care Unit in Bismarck, N.D. Ellen Helene Loe was born November 4, 1932 to Lloyd and Emma (Birkeland) Loe at their farm home in rural Warwick, N.D. She was the fourth of eight children. She attended Hillsdale Country School and graduated from Sheyenne High School in 1950. She then attended Minot State Teachers College and obtained a teaching certificate. While in college,... Full story
Dorothy Burrows Roundup, Mont. Dorothy Burrows, 87, of Roundup, Mont., formerly of Sheyenne, N.D., died Monday, September 19, 2022, at Billings Clinic Hospital, Billings, Mont. Dorothy Jean Bartlett was born June 30, 1935, to Allen and Lucy Bartlett in McHenry, N.D. She married James Burrows on June 1, 1955, and they lived in Sheyenne, N.D. They had two children, a daughter Rita (David) Ystebo, and a son, James "JP" Burrows. Dorothy was known for her great cooking, caramel rolls and coffee parti... Full story
Allan Elliot Stolz Bismarck, N.D. Allan Elliot Stolz, 87, passed away on September 23, 2022, in Bismarck, N.D., with his wife Marge of 65 years by his side. He courageously fought a long and hard battle with lymphoma. Allan was born on December 19, 1934, to Anna (Aisenbrey) and John Stolz on their homestead in Van Hook, N.D. Allan was the youngest of three children. Olivia being the oldest followed by DeLores. Allan attended and graduated from Benson County Agricultural and training school in... Full story
Carmen Paulson Maddock, N.D. Carmen Jean Togstad Paulson, 96, of Maddock, N.D. passed away Sunday September 4, 2022 at Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake, N.D. Funeral Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday September 8, 2022 at the Viking Lutheran Church in rural Maddock with Pastor Mike Flowers officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial took place in the Viking Lutheran Church Cemetery. Heaven gained a beautiful soul when Carmen passed away Sunday...
