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Lariman Pieterick Rugby, N.D. Lariman "Larry" George Pieterick passed away on June 22, 2024 at Trinity Hospital in Minot. Larry was born to George and Eudora in Rugby, N.D. on May 11, 1937. Larry grew up on a farm in Union Township in Pierce County, attending rural country school in Union township and graduating from Wolford High School in 1955. He married Eileen Kjetlien on June 14, 1959 at First Lutheran Church in Rugby. They have one son, Brent, who was born in 1963. He was a proud dad and... Full story
Dennis Bergrud New Rockford, N.D. Dennis Mervin Bergrud, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Dennis' visitation was held Monday, June 3, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, N.D. His burial followed at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Bremen, N.D. Pastor Jeff Halvorson officiated the service. Recorded music was "Don't Let The Old Man In" by Toby Keith and... Full story
Lois Ockert West Fargo, N.D. Lois M. Ockert was born October 28, 1940, to Carl and Elizabeth (Schroetlin) Laube on a farm near Bremen, N.D. The family moved to a farm near New Rockford, N.D. as a young girl, where she attended school at Munster Country school. She furthered her education, graduating from New Rockford High School. Lois married Lester Ockert in 1980 and soon after, Lester adopted her children. They resided on the family farm where she retired with her husband in 1983. They moved... Full story
Patrick Boyle Clarkston, Idaho Patrick John Boyle, age 87, died of congestive heart failure on May 21, 2024, with his family by his side. Pat was born to Wilfred and Emily (Snydal) Boyle on March 14, 1937, in New Rockford, N.D. Pat attended grades 1-8 at Tiffany Township one room schoolhouse, where in the winter Pat would hook up the horses and sled and drive his siblings and neighbor kids to and from school each day. He completed grades 9-12 at St. James Catholic Academy in New Rockford, gradua...
John Topp Fargo, N.D. John Topp, 85, of Fargo, N.D., died Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at his home surrounded by family and with hospice care. Topp was born Feb. 17, 1939, in New Rockford, N.D. to Rudolph and Ruth (Anderson) Topp. John attended grade school at Columbia Township one room school house, then attended high school in Grace City and New Rockford. He attended North Dakota Agricultural College (NDSU). There he met Elva Manning of Regan, N.D., and on Sept. 3, 1961, they were married. The... Full story
Inez Pendergrast Westminster, Colo. Inez Pendergrast, 90, formerly of New Rockford, N.D., passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Covenant Village of Colorado, Westminster, Colo. No services will be held at this time. Her burial will be at the Grandfield Lutheran Cemetery, Sheyenne, N.D. Inez was born on Aug. 19, 1933 to Hans and Inga (Gunvalson) Skaar in Munster Township, New Rockford, N.D. She graduated from New Rockford High School in 1951 and from Trinity Hospital School of Nursing in 1954... Full story
Cynthia Lesmeister New Rockford, N.D. Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Lesmeister, 73, passed away on May 7, 2024 surrounded by family in her home after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Services will be held at a later date. Honorary bearers will be Travis Lesmeister, Trever Lesmeister, Tressa Lesmeister, McKenna Lesmeister, Ty Lesmeister, Lexi Lesmeister and Cindy's nieces and nephews. Cindy was born in New Rockford, N.D. on Oct. 20, 1950 to Lorraine Romanoski and John Koch. She grew up on a farm in... Full story
Diane Holth Carrington, N.D. Diane Holth, 77, of Carrington, N.D. passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in Surprise, Ariz. Diane's celebration of life was held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 1-4 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. Her burial was held at the Barlow Cemetery, Barlow, N.D. Honorary bearers were all of Diane's family and friends. Diane Holth was born on April 24, 1946 to Donald and Ruth (Frosaker) Holtz in New Rockford, N.D. She graduated from New Rockford High School in... Full story
Edwin Haman New Rockford, N.D. Edwin "Ed" John Haman, 71, passed into eternal life on April 29, 2024, from complications after a heart attack. Ed's visitation was held Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary service at 6:30 p.m., followed by a vigil service at 7 p.m., all at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford. A funeral mass was held Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford with burial following at St. John's Catholic Cemetery. Fr. Reese Weber... Full story
Arlyss Loe Billings, Mont. Arlyss Faye Loe, 90, of Billings, Mont. died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Sweetwater Retirement Community, attended by the compassionate personnel of St. John's Hospice. She was born June 15, 1933, in Carrington, N.D., to Inez and Folke Borgeson. She was baptized in Augustana Lutheran Church in Sheyenne, N.D. After attending college in Minot, N.D., she began her teaching career at Augustana Country School and then taught in Kloten, N.D. She married Bob Olson April 15,... Full story
Frances Hammer Jamestown, N.D. Frances M. Hammer, 84, of Jamestown, N.D., passed away on Thursday morning, April 25, 2024, at Edgewood Senior Living, Jamestown, in the loving care of her family, JRMC Hospice and Edgewood staff. Frances Marie, one of 12 children born to George and Mary (Warmsbecker) Bachmeier, was born on June 1, 1939, on the family farm in Orrin, N.D. Fran was raised on the family farm and later moved to New Rockford to attend the Catholic school. Fran loved living on the... Full story
Margaret Stangeland Carrington, N.D. Margaret Stangeland, age 91, died peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, N.D. Her visitation was held Friday, May 3, 2024 from 4-5 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 5 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, N.D. Margaret's funeral service was held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the Federated Church UCC/UMC, Carrington, N.D. Her burial was held at the Grace City Cemetery, Grace City, N.D. Fellowship afterwards... Full story
Sandra Rudolph Fessenden, N.D. Sandra Leah Rudolph (White), 77, of Mandan, N.D. and formerly of Fessenden, N.D., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, Edgewood Hospice in Mandan, N.D. A Celebration of Sandra’s life was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at First Congregational Church in New Rockford, N.D. with Pastor Mindy Meier and Pastor Shirley Teske officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial took place at Hillside Cemetery in Fessenden, N.D. following reception. Memorials can be sent to P.O. B... Full story
Lois Erickson New Rockford, N.D. Lois Arlene Erickson, age 90, of New Rockford, N.D., formerly of McHenry, N.D., passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, N.D. Her visitation will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 1-4 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, N.D. Her funeral service will be held Friday, May 3, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Pastor Amy Kippen will officiate the service. Recorded music played will be "How Great Thou Art" by... Full story
Frederick Jacobson New Rockford, N.D. Frederick "Fred" Jacobson, age 83, died Monday, April 22, 2024, peacefully in his recliner at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, N.D. Fred's visitation was held Friday, April 26, 2024 from 1-2 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., all at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford. His burial was held at the Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Pastor Paula Loewen officiated the service. Recorded music was "Jealous of the... Full story
Marjorie Lovelien Minot, N.D. Marjorie Lovelien, 87, Minot, N.D., died Saturday, April 13, 2024, in her home. Marjorie was born Dec. 29, 1936, in New Rockford, N.D. to Joseph and Marie (Irmen) Lill. She attended and graduated from St. James Catholic School in New Rockford. She enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on Sept. 6, 1955. She served honorably until her discharge from active duty on Dec. 16, 1957. Marjorie was once married to Richard "Scott" Fox. They served in the military and were stationed... Full story
DeElla Aamot Willmar, Minn. DeElla Aamot, 91, of Willmar, Minn., died Wednesday, April 10 at Compassionate Cottage in Willmar. Her funeral will be held at 11 am, on Friday, April 26 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar, Minn., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Watson. DeElla Cathryn Juel was born Oct. 7, 1932, in New Rockford, N.D., to John and Agnes (Anderson) Juel. She graduated from New Rockford High School in 1950 and St. Olaf... Full story
Margaret Gudmunson New Rockford, N.D. Margaret "Peggy" Lorraine Gudmunson, age 80, of New Rockford, N.D. passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Essentia Health, Fargo, N.D. Services will be held at a later date. Margaret Lorraine "Peggy" Gudmunson was born March 16, 1944 to Ingvald and Florence (Lindstrom) Olson of Sheyenne, N.D. She grew up west of Sheyenne on her family's homestead, the youngest of 11 children. She attended country school but eventually attended the Sheyenne school where... Full story
Paul Dean Skadberg, age 65, of Carrington, N.D., died unexpectedly on his family farm on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. His visitation was held Monday, April 8, 2024 from 1-5 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, and continued from 6-7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. Paul's funeral service was held Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D. His burial was at the Carrington Cemetery. Pastor Rick Loewen... Full story
Hailey Crosswhite Fargo, N.D. Hailey Nicole Crosswhite – Wasté Dákapí Win, Everyone Loves Her – age 30, our beautiful daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, niece and friend of Fargo, N.D. began her heavenly journey on March 24, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo surrounded by her loved ones. Hailey's visitation was held Friday, March 29, 2024 from 1-3:30 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford followed by a visitation at 5 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m., all at St. Michael Rec Center... Full story
Irvin Loe McHenry, N.D. Irvin Berne Loe, age 87, formerly of McHenry, N.D., passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Bethany Retirement Home in Fargo, N.D. Irvin's visitation was held Thursday, April 4, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. His burial followed at the Grace City Cemetery. Pastor Mindy Meier officiated the service. Special music was "Amazing Grace" by Andy Wood and "Lyllybye." Pallbearers were all of Irvin's... Full story
Mitchell Lloyd Fessenden, N.D. Mitchell "Mitch" Clark Lloyd, 60, of Fessenden, N.D. passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 due to injuries sustained in a tractor accident, near his home in rural Fessenden. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Fessenden with Pastor Shirley Teske officiating. Visitation began one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial was held at the Hillside Cemetery in Fessenden. Casket bearers were Jerome Hagemeister, Jim Weisz, Tom Wachtel, Kirby Houchin, Kelby Houchin... Full story
Helen Christianson New Rockford, N.D. Helen Christianson, age 80, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on March 19, 2024 in New Rockford, N.D. Helen's visitation was held Friday, March 22, 2024 from 1-7 p.m. with family present from 6-7 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. A funeral service was held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford. Her burial followed at the Prairie Home Cemetery, New... Full story
Larry Broin New Rockford, N.D. Larry Carroll Broin, age 88, of New Rockford, N.D., passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd. After a long fight with cancer, he died peacefully with his loving family by his side. Larry's visitation was held Monday, March 11, 2024 from 1-2 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., all at First Lutheran Church, with burial at the Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford, N.D. Pastor Amy Kippen officiated the service with... Full story
Marian Lewis New Rockford, N.D. Marian Elaine Lewis, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, N.D. Marian Lewis' visitation was held Friday, March 15, 2024, from 1-2 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., all at Grace Lutheran Church, Sheyenne, N.D. Her burial followed at the Riverside Cemetery, Sheyenne, N.D. Pastor Jeff Halvorson officiated with special music by organist Eunice Throlson. Congregational hymns were... Full story