Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Barbara Swanson West Fargo, N.D. Barbara A. Swanson, 76, of West Fargo, N.D. passed away August 9, 2021 at Sanford Fargo Hospice House, surrounded by her family, after nearly three years living with pancreatic cancer. She was an inspiration to all who witnessed her positive attitude, humor, and strong faith in God throughout life's challenges. Funeral service was held on Monday, August 16, 2021 in Faith Lutheran Church, West Fargo, N.D. Burial was held on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Augustana...
Richard Lively Oak Grove, Mo. Richard (Rich) Warren Lively, 78, passed away in the Oak Grove Nursing home in Oak Grove, Mo.., Saturday, July 31, 2021. Rich was born in New Rockford, N.D. to William E. Lively and Alice Trowbridge on May 7, 1943. He attended school in New Rockford and two years of college at NDSU in Fargo, N.D. Rich married Veronica Lies on December 29, 1968 in Fargo, N.D. He served in the Army National Guard for six years. He learned the electrical trade in New Rockford, and...
Marie O. Compton, 77 of Devils Lake, N.D. died on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, N.D. Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 7 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake, with Reverend Jim Paulson officiating. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, rural Oberon, N.D. Pallbearers were Dale Volk Jr., Austin Thompson, Brad Thompson, Lance Loken, Bob Nelson and Donnie Kraft. Honorary pallbearers were her caregivers. Marie Oline Mellum (Hobbs) Compton was born on July 2,...
Phyllis Singer, age 84, of Valley City, N.D., died Saturday, July 31 at Mercy Hospital in Valley City. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20 at the Lerud Mathias Funeral Home Chapel in Valley City. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the funeral home on Friday afternoon. Internment will be in the North Dakota Veteran's Cemetery in Mandan, N.D. Phyllis Jane Smith, the daughter of Charles "Nick" and Georgia (Clark) Smith, was born on May 31, 1937 in...
Sandra 'Sandi' June (Kjos) Olund, 69, of Fargo passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Sandi was born on June 21, 1952 to Thomas Kjos and Lois Mougin in New Rockford, N.D. She was baptized on October 12, 1952 at the First Lutheran Church in New Rockford. She graduated from Medina High School in 1971. After high school, she attended Community College, where she obtained her Associate Degree in 1972. During school years, Sandi enjoyed Campfire Girls, baton twirling, playing...
Charlotte A. Skiftun, 80, Fessenden, N.D., passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at CHI-St. Alexius Health, Carrington, N.D. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 5 at First Lutheran Church, Fessenden. Pastors Shirley Teske and Rick Loewen officiated, and burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Fessenden, N.D. Charlotte Ann Proefrock was born April 2, 1941 at Hamberg, N.D., the daughter of Alfred and Lillian (Simonson) Proefrock. She attended school in Hamberg. She later went to live with Roy and...
Phyllis B. Topp, 92, of rural New Rockford, N.D., died Friday, July 30, 2021, at Essentia Health in Fargo, N.D. Funeral was held on Tuesday, August 3 at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Burial was held at the Grace City Cemetery. Rev. Rick Loewen officiated, with special music by Paula Loewen. Casket bearers were Robert Schaefer, David Schaefer, Darrin Byrum, Gary Weigum, Gary Klein, Jim Johnson, Grace Leichtman, Levi Leichtman, Ethan Leichtman and David Parkman. Phyllis Burdetta Kurtz was born...
Olaf J. Ringerud, 91, passed away on July 24, 2021 at CHI St. Alexius Health, in Carrington, N.D. Visitation will be Friday, August 6 from 12 to 6 p.m., with family present from 5 to 6 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington. Burial will be at the Carrington Cemetery. Pastor Ray Hagan will officiate the service with special music by Clara Edwardson. Military honors by North Dakota...
Cameron Kent Pierson, 65, New Rockford, N.D., passed away July 18, 2021, in his sister's home in Fargo after a two-year battle with cancer. Cameron Kent Pierson was born July 25, 1955 in New Rockford to Harry and Connie (Affeldt) Pierson. He grew up in New Rockford and attended school there. He bowled for many years, was secretary of his league and attended many tournaments. He loved selling raffle tickets for different events in New Rockford, and was known as the Raffle King. Cam was a huge...
Daniel Thomas Oban, 75, of Clarksville, Tenn., passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Vanderbilt University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Gateway Funeral Home with Pastor T.J. Phillips officiating. Burial followed at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers included Daniel Hott, Jacob Hott, Robert Oban, Tony Jenkins, Scott Smith and Mason Roshell. He was born December 4, 1945 in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of the late...
Gordon Twedt, 88, of McHenry, N.D. died on July 12, 2021, at Nelson County Health System in McVille, N.D., under the care of hospice. Gordon Knut Twedt was born on September 3, 1932 to Knut and Thelma (Hogie) Twedt in McHenry, N.D. Gordon grew up on the family farm near McHenry and Tolna, N.D. with his two brothers and two sisters. He graduated from Oak Grove High School, Fargo, N.D. in 1949. He then served in the U.S Army and attended Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minn. Gordon married Ardis...
Jerry Wolsky, 85, of Carrington, N.D., died Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Sanford Health, Fargo, N.D. Funeral service was held Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D. Burial was at the Kensal Cemetery, Kensal, N.D. Rev. Richard Biberdorf officiated the service, with special music by Reneé Hopkins, Roger Florhaug and Ross Florhaug. Honorary pallbearers were Aaron Wolsky, Matthew Wolsky, Amber Treasure, Jason Wolsky, Julia Wentland, Amanda Schrader, Phillip Partlow,...
Jean Bass-Aune passed peacefully on June 17, 2021 at the age of 74. She is predeceased by her parents, Richard (Rib) Bass and Marlyss Bass of New Rockford, N.D. Jean is remembered as a beloved and impactful teacher in the Osseo district, where she taught for over 35 years. She is also known for her boundless generosity, humor, and incredible baked goods. Jean is survived by loving husband Timothy Aune, children Shawn Aune (Whitney Aune) and Sarah Aune (Cady Eddy), sister Judy Belquist (Jim Belquist), grandchildren Brendan and Wilby, and she...
Lynette Renae (Nygaard) Clelland, 65, of New Rockford, N.D. passed away peacefully on June 22, 2021, with family by her side at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Funeral service was held Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, N.D. Burial was held at the Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford, N.D. Rev. Amy Kippen officiated with special music by Kerstin Allmaras. Casket bearers were Duff Settlemeyer, Randy Bush, Rick Van Wey, Mike Huffman, Brian Nelson and Jason...
David Timm, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at his home in Carrington, N.D. Funeral service was held Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Church, Carrington. Burial was held at the Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, N.D. Rev. Richard Biberdort officiated, with special music by Renee Hopkins. Casket bearers were all of David's nieces and nephews. David was born May 5, 1939, to Harold and Lyd Timm in Hutchinson, Minn. He grew up in Arlington, Minn., where he was baptized...
Arlene V (Erman) Bush, 92, passed away on June 9, 2021 at Edgewood Vista in Mandan, N.D. Arlene was born on October 3, 1928 in Harvey, N.D. to Samuel (Ehrmann) Erman and Bertha (Wiersch) Erman. She grew up in Emrick, N.D. When she was 16, her parents moved her and her brothers (Clifford and Marvin) 18 miles east of New Rockford, N.D. Arlene graduated from New Rockford High School, worked at First State Bank, and then a year later she attended Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, Minn. She retu...
Ava Glancy Scurry, 74, passed away on June 18, 2021 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Funeral service was held on Monday, June 21 at the Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, N.D. Pastor Rick Loewen officiated the service, with special music by Skyler Patzer and Jodi Burr. Honorary bearers were all of Ava's family and close friends. Ava was born on September 27, 1946 in Rocky Mount, N.C. to Martha and Clarence Glancy. Ava loved her Bible study and put all her trust in the...
Herman Richard (Dick) Doeling, 91, of Carrington, N.D., passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2021. Prior to his passing, Dick was visited by family members at The Arbors in Gulf Breeze, Fla. Funeral service was held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Church in Carrington, N.D. Burial was held at Carrington Cemetery. Pastor Richard Biberdorf officiated the service. Dick Doeling was born on November 1, 1929 in Carrington, N.D. He was the eldest of three sons and one daughter, born...
William David Beals passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home in New Rockford, N.D. Celebration of life will be held Monday, June 21 at the New Rockford Golf Course from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..A light dinner will be provided, with a toast to Bill scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join the "party" as he requested. Bill was born in Weymouth, Mass., January 22, 1961. Bill grew up with two older brothers, Mark and Richard, and a younger sister, Diane, spending time learning the...
Marlys Ferguson, 86, of New Rockford, N.D., passed away on June 11, 2021 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford. Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, June 14 at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford. Burial was held at St. John's Catholic Cemetery, New Rockford. Fr. Bernard Pfau officiated the service with special music by Heather Klocke. Casket bearers were Nathan Turcotte, Jared Balow, Casey Weber, Levi Weber, Tory Turcotte, Brenden Melvie, Connor Melvie, Devin...
Lois (Hjelseth) Wescom, 98, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Graveside burial service was held Tuesday, June 15 at the Kvernes Lutheran Cemetery, rural Carrington. Pastor Rick Loewen officiated the service. Casket bearers were all of Lois's grandchildren. Lois Graham was born Oct. 19, 1922 in Foster County. She was the daughter of William and Lottie (Gilbertson) Graham. Lois grew up on a farm near Grace City, N.D., and attended Grace City school for her elementary...
Thomas Emery, 77, of New Rockford, N.D., died Thursday, June 10, 2021, at his home in New Rockford. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 16 at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, N.D. Burial was held at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford, N.D. Rev. Rick Loewen officiated, with special music by Annette Hovey, Nick Hovey and Elizabeth Holzwarth. Casket bearers were all of the 4th Corporation family. Thomas Warne Emery was born March 30, 1944 in Aberdeen, S.D. to Thomas Russell and Dorothy...
LaVern Malinski, 94, formerly of Carrington, N.D., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, at Ava Maria Village in Jamestown, N.D., due to COVID-19. A reminisce with family will be held on Friday, June 18 at 6 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, N.D. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 19 at 1 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Carrington, N.D. Burial will be at the Carrington Cemetery. Rev. Richard Biberdorf will officiate the service,...
Mary Ellen (Lies) Thurman, 89, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. Mary Ellen Lies was born on February 12, 1932, to Lawrence and Martha (Endres) Lies in New Rockford, N.D. She was raised on the family farm in Bremen, N.D., received her nursing degree in Duluth, Minn., and moved to Salem, Ore., where she had a long and distinguished career with the Salem Hospital. Mary Ellen was married to Robert Pendergraft on November 29, 1969, and became stepmother to his four children Kenneth (deceased),...
Beaty Engels, 91, of New Rockford, N.D., died Saturday, June 5, 2021, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, June 10 at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford. Burial was held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, N.D. Fr. Reese Weber and Deacon Kenneth Severinson officiated, with special music by Jacee Engels, Elijah O'Sullivan and Annette Hovey. Altar Servers were Luke Yri, Alivia Yri and Camebria Engels. Casket...
