Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Edward Tollefson Fargo, N.D. Edward Hartl Tollefson, 93, died peacefully, surrounded by family at Hospice House in Fargo, N.D., on Feb. 10, 2022. He was born April 5, 1928, to Lars Tollefson and Josephine Amanda (Pederson) Tollefson. He grew up, one of 10 children, on a farm southwest of Minot, N.D., where his father homesteaded after emigrating from Aal, Norway. Continuously a farming family, the Tollefsons later moved to Kloten and Jesse, N.D., and eventually to New Rockford, N.D. Services...
Robert Theis Carrington, N.D. Robert "Bob" Theis, 84, of Carrington, N.D., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at Sanford Health of Bismarck, N.D. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington with burial followed at the Carrington Cemetery. Father Terry Dodge officiated with special music by Marlene Boyer and the Sacred Heart Choir. Casket bearers were Jackson Unruh, Jesse Schuchard, Colton Schuchard, Jacob Theis, Nick...
Donald Briss McHenry, N.D. Donald A. Briss, 78, of McHenry, N.D. passed away on Feb. 7, 2022 at Ave Maria, Jamestown, N.D. Funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, N.D. Burial was held at the Mose Cemetery, rural McHenry, N.D. Rev. Jeff Kapelle officiated the service. Pallbearers were Adam Forness, Kennedy Briss, Chandler Forness, Wyatt Briss, Bryce Forness, Westin Scott and Tristan Scott. Honorary bearers were Samantha Briss, Shyanne Briss and Whitney...
Wendy Lesmeister New Rockford, N.D. Wendy Lesmeister, 45, of New Rockford, N.D., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at CHI St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake, N.D. Funeral service was held on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford. Burial followed at the Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Rev. Amy Kippen officiated the service with special music by Kerstin Allmaras and Heather Klocke. Pallbearers werre Bill Bachmeier, Jim Ehni, Richard Ryan, Todd Duchscherer, Tim...
Shirley Skovholt Mooreton, N.D. Shirley A. Skovholt, 83, of Mooreton, N.D., passed away Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, in her home. Visitation was on Friday, February 11, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Vertin Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, N.D. Her funeral service was held on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton. Pastor Gordon Lee will officiate the service. A live stream of the...
Clair Cudworth Bismarck, N.D. Clair "Bill" W Cudworth, 79, Bismarck, N.D., passed away on Jan. 25, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. A celebration of Bill's life was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 at Parkway Funeral Services, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Bill was born in 1942 in New Rockford, N.D. He grew up on the family farm playing with his siblings and exploring the countryside. Bill graduated from Columbia High School in White Salmon, Wash., then obtained a B.S. in economics...
Robert Owens Madison, Wisc. Robert G. Owens, age 89, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2022, with his family by his side after a short battle with cancer. Bob was born in Devil's Lake, N.D., on Oct. 10, 1932, to Clarence G. and Anne M. (Ebner) Owens. He graduated from New Rockford (N.D.) High School, then attended Northwestern University for one year, finishing his main studies and master's degree at the University of North Dakota. Bob was a clinical psychologist. He worked and lived in Madison...
Janice Ridge New Rockford, N.D. Janice Ridge, 85, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford, N.D. Burial was at the St. John's Catholic Cemetery, New Rockford. Fr. Reese Weber officiated the service with special music by Heather Klocke. Pallbearers were Timothy Scott, Daniel Sewell, Angel Mila, Joshua Wesaw, Julian Palmer-Smith, Vicen...
Elroy Ellingson Glenfield, N.D. Elroy M. Ellingson, 89, of Glenfield, N.D., died on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at CHI St. Alexius Hospital, Carrington, N.D. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 at Prairie Faith Lutheran Church, Glenfield, N.D., with burial following at the Grace City Cemetery. Rev. Russ Christiansen officiated, with special music by Emily Spickler and Elroy's family. Pallbearers were Cole Ellingson, Justin Spickler, Cayler Ellingson, Nathan Spickler, Chase...
Donald Nutz Carrington, N.D. Donald Dean Nutz, 80, of Carrington N.D., formally Fessenden N.D., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at his home under the care of hospice. Funeral Services were at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church, Carrington, N. D. Pastor Keith Hurlbut officiated, and burial will be in the Hope Mennonite Cemetery, rural Chaseley, North Dakota in the spring. Visitation was from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Friday, February...
Earl Straley Savage, Minn. Earl "Duane" Straley, known best as Duane, passed away with his wife Patricia at his bedside, early Sunday morning on November 14, 2021, at the age of 90. Duane is survived by wife Patricia Ann Straley of Savage, Minn.; his sons, Michael Straley and his wife Jan of Lakeville, Minn.; Timothy Straley and Kim of New Prague, Minn.; Patrick Straley and Tammy of Prior Lake, Minn.; and his daughter Maureen Hermann and her husband William of Prior Lake, Minn. Duane is also...
Nancy Boyle Maple Grove, Minn. Nancy A. Boyle passed away peacefully on January 16, 2022 at the age of 73 years, after a difficult battle with stomach cancer. Nancy had her loving daughter, Sarah and grandson, Peyton, by her side. On May 2, 1948, Nancy was born and raised in New Rockford, N.D., to Frank and Winifred (Jane) Dunham. She graduated from New Rockford Central in 1966. After high school, she attended Minot State University. Nancy and Tom Boyle began their life together on December 27,...
Patricia Krueger New Rockford, N.D. Patricia "Pat" Loretta Krueger, 90, of New Rockford, N.D. passed away Jan. 20, 2022, in her home. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford. Burial was at the St. John's Catholic Cemetery, New Rockford. Fr. Reese Weber officiated the service with special music by Heather Klocke, Adrianna Klocke and Taryn Wallace. Pallbearers were Shane Wallace, Jerry Theis, Patrick Lies, Joseph Lies, Dalton...
Kathryn Magnan Sheyenne, N.D. Kathryn "Kathy" Ann Magnan, 69, of Sheyenne, N.D. passed away Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at Sheyenne, N.D. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 at First Lutheran Church, Sheyenne, N.D. Burial will be at the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Brainerd, Minn., at a later date. Rev. Jeff Halvorson officiated the service with special music by Bonnie Deagan and Marci Grohs. Honorary bearers were all of Kathy's family and close friends. Kathy was born on Jan. 9,...
Richard Hedin Spokane, Wash. Richard "Dick" Hjalmar Hedin, 87, of Spokane, Wash., passed away on January 19, 2022, after a brave battle with dementia. While his short-term memory was gone at the end, he never failed to recognize family and close friends nor to maintain his sense of humor. Throughout his life, he kept hidden an imaginary gun that he would aim at someone who said or did something out-of-step with his thinking – a pretend gesture that made his grandchildren and great-grandchildren...
Donna M. Frank Sidney, Mont. A Celebration of Life for Donna M. Frank, 87, of Sidney, Mont. will be held at a later date. Donna passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at the Sidney Health Center. Donna Mae Frank was born July 21, 1934, in Minnewaukan, N.D., the daughter of William and Mabel (Johnson) Holtz. Donna was raised on the family farm in New Rockford, N.D. and graduated from New Rockford High School in 1952. After high school, she moved with girlfriends to Sidney, Montana, where she met her beloved husband, Raymond A. Frank. On June 1...
Sheldon W. Nutz Bothell, Wash. Sunrise 09-20-42 Sunset 12-26-21 Sheldon Nutz, age 79, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Bothell, Wash. He was born in Harvey, N. D. to Edwin and Ida (Mindt) Nutz. His parents and brother Curtis (of Queen Creek, Ariz.) preceded him in death. Sheldon proudly served two years in the Army. Part of his military career was served in Germany. He married Nancy Kempel in 1967. They had two sons, Shawn and Steve Nutz. Before Steve was born they moved to...
Gene Woolley Oberon, N.D. Gene Allen Woolley, 87, of Oberon, N.D., passed away on Jan. 10, 2022 at the family farmstead near Oberon. Cremation has occurred. A service is planned for spring. Gene was born on July 15, 1934 at the family farmstead. He was the third child, and the only son of Dorothy (Dorothea Luvina Ingwaldson) and Richard William Woolley. Gene attended elementary school in a rural one-room school, along with his sisters. Gene then attended Oberon High School where he lettered in b...
Margaret Frappier McHenry, N.D. Margaret "Marge" Frappier, 78, of McHenry, N.D., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, surrounded by her family in Solway, Minn. Funeral service was held on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Father Reese Weber officiated the service. Pall bearers were Brad Gulstad, Brian Winge, Ashley Chandler, Chuck Hoppe, Natalie Nano, Nicole Maulding, Jason Hegvick, Veronica Revira, Joshua Hegvik and Brittany Hegvik. Honorary bearers...
Michael Reinke Cando, N.D. Michael Arthur Reinke, 67, passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2022, at the Aneta Parkview Health Center, Aneta, N.D. He had been a resident there since December 2020. No services were held. A burial will take place in Bottineau at a later date. Michael was born on Sept. 28, 1954, at St. Andrew's Hospital in Bottineau, N.D. He was the son of Walter and Mildred (Larson) Reinke. He lived his early life in Upham and then rural Bottineau. He lived and attended school in...
JoAnn Hollatz Bloomington, Minn. JoAnn O. Hollatz, 87, most recently living in Bloomington, Minn., formerly of Carrington, N.D., died on Jan. 13, 2022. Funeral service was held Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington. Burial was at the Carrington Cemetery. Rev. Steve Bernston officiated, with special music by Clara Edwardson. Casket bearers were Nathan Hollatz, Matthew Hollatz, Joseph Larson, Sage Voglewede, Zane Voglewede, Cale Voglewede, Michael Porter and Brian Porter....
Lester Larson Carrington, N.D. Lester Darwin Larson, 87, of Carrington, N.D., formerly of McHenry, N.D., passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2022 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Graveside service will be at the Carrington Cemetery. Rev. Richard Biberdorf will officiate. Honorary bearers will be all of Lester's family and close friends. Lester was born on Nov. 16, 1934 in rural McHenry, N.D., to Lawrence and Gertrude (Lynn) Larson. He was united in marriage to...
Melissa Gillett Tolna, N.D. Melissa A. Gillett, age 54, resident of rural Tolna, N.D., passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 in rural Tolna. The Memorial Service was held at American Lutheran Church of Tolna, on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be at the church on Friday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the spring at the Tolna Cemetery. To celebrate Melissa's love for music, we invited people to wear their favorite concert t-shirt to the service...
Terry Braathen Tolna, N.D. Terry Braathen, age 81, of Tolna, N.D., died Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the NCHS Hospital in McVille, N.D. Terrance "Terry" Braathen was born August 4, 1940, in Devils Lake, N.D., to Odd C. Braathen and Borghild (Halvorson). He grew up in Devils Lake, but spent much of his youth on his uncle Tory's farm near Tolna. He was in the army from 1963 to 1965, and stationed in Germany from 1964 to 1965, as aircraft maintenance. He'd worked a few years at Peavy Lumber pri...
Eileen Schatz Fargo, N.D. Eileen Schatz, 79, of Fargo N.D., died Monday Jan. 3, 2022, at home under the care of Fraser, and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Mass of Christian burial was held Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford. Burial was at the St. John's Catholic Cemetery, New Rockford. Fr. Reese Weber officiated, with special music by Annette Hovey. Honorary bearers were all of Eileen's family, close friends and Fraser residents and staff. Eileen Schatz was bor...
