Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Donald Heinitz, 84, passed away in the angel wing at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, N.D., on September 14, 2020. The graveside service was held Monday, September 21, at 10:30 a.m. at the Carrington Cemetery. The service was officiated by Pastor Rick Loewen. Casket bearers were all of Don's family and friends. Honorary bearers were Don's grandchildren and his coffee crew. Military Honors were conducted by North Dakota National Guard Funeral Honors Team. Donald was born...
Terry Roger Larson of Glen Ellen, Calif., passed away peacefully on Friday Aug. 21, 2020. A memorial service was held on September 21 via Facebook Live through the Faith Lutheran Church of Santa Rosa. He was born to Roger and Lorraine Larson on June 15, 1946, in New Rockford, N.D. He grew up in Bremen, and moved to Valley City in 1959. In 1963 he moved with his parents to California. He met his true love, Karen Fawcett, in Santa Rosa. The two were married in 1967 while Terry served in the U.S....
Alice Jane (Brown) Neumiller, 96, of Jamestown, N.D., passed away September 13, 2020 at Eventide Senior Living Communities. Alice was born October 22, 1923 in Chaseley, N.D., to Louisa (Evans) and Gustave Brown. She attended Chaseley Antelope School. She married Lawrence Neumiller in 1944. They made their home on a farm south of Heaton. Leaving the farm took them to Bowdon where they both made a living doing various jobs and Lawrence began on the railroad in 1958. Alice continued at various jobs...
Susan "Susie" Semmens, age 61, of Carrington, N.D., died at her home peacefully with her family at her side on September 9, 2020, after a courageous 5½ year battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, September 12, at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford, N.D. Burial was at the Carrington Cemetery. Father Reese Weber officiated, with special music by Heather Klocke. Casket bearers were Dusty Horejsi, Bradyn Collier, Matthew Wilcox, Matthew Mertens, Paul Gefroh and...
Eileen Dockter, 82, of New Rockford, N.D., passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 12, 2020, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford. Graveside Service was held Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Burial took place at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Rev. Amy Kippen officiated. Casket bearers were all of Eileen's grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Eileen Louise was born February 8, 1938, on the family...
Marlin Gordon Bjornson, 69, of Tacoma, Wash., formerly of New Rockford, N.D., passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the Orchard Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tacoma, Wash. A private funeral service was heldTuesday, September 15, at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, N.D. Burial was at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Rev. Amy Kippen officiated, with special music by Mary Ellen Rue and Alicia Vorland. Marlin was born on September 23, 1950 to Mervin and Beverly (Beck)...
Cindy A. Fossen, 63, of Minnewaukan, N.D. passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at Trinity Hospital in Minot, N.D. A private family service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to: Maddock Ambulance Service P.O. Box 208; Maddock Fire Department P.O. Box 41 or Maddock Public School P.O. Box 397 Maddock, ND 58348. Cynthia A. Fossen (Throlson, Knowlen), "Cindy," favorably known to her students as Ms. Knowlen, lost her battle with illness August 31, 2020, at Tri...
John Neil Juel, 83, of Marshall, Minn., died on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, at RenVilla Health Center in Renville, Minn. Services were held on Monday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m. at Maynard Lutheran Church in Maynard, Minn. Military honors were provided outside the church by American Legion Post 69 of Granite Falls, Minn. John was born on October 5, 1936, in New Rockford, N.D., to John C and Agnes (Anderson) Juel. He graduated from New Rockford High School. John was a three-sport athlete in school,...
William Louis James Loesch of Pasadena, Calif. passed peacefully of natural causes on September 1, 2020, at age 93, after a long struggle with dementia. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Sept. 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, N.D. Burial was at the Carrington Cemetery. Fr. Terry Dodge officiated, with special music by Marlene Boyer and Barb Page. Casket bearers were Raymond Loesch, William E. Loesch, Stephen Loesch, Samuel Loesch, Lee Klein, Hunter Klein, Tyler Klein...
Margaret M. Bollingberg, age 84, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Funeral Services were held Friday, September 4, 2020 at 10 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, ND. Burial will take place at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Bremen, ND. The service was officiated by Rev. Pauline Crowder, with special music by Eric Bollingberg, pianist and Nancy Bollingberg, Lynn Klindworth, Becky Anderson, trio. Casket bearers were Gage...
Bruce Richard Nygaard 68, Beulah, Wyo. Bruce died at the Beulah Campground on Thursday, July 9, 2020. It all began when Bruce was born to Arden and Mary Jane Nygaard on March 23, 1952 in New Rockford, ND. He was the fourth of 13 children. He lived in a variety of places, to name a few, New Rockford, N.D., Spearfish, S.D., Sundance, Wyo., Sedona, Ariz., and finally, Beulah, Wyo. He owned multiple different companies from a crushing, drilling, blasting and fencing company in Sundance, Wyo., a...
Michael G. Grubb, 75, of Tioga, N.D., passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Tioga Medical Center in Tioga. Michael Grubb was born to Melvin (Happy) and Belle (Titus) Grubb on March 18, 1945 in Powers Lake, N.D. He was raised and educated in Powers Lake, graduating with the class of 1963. He attended Minot State College for 2 years. He married Kathy Louise Topp on July 11, 1969 at Grace City Methodist Church. To this union four children were born, Monica, Arlene, Amanda and Debra. Michael...
Charles Martin Shull, 56, of New Rockford, N.D., passed away peacefully in his home after a long battle with cancer on August 22, 2020. Chucky was born in Phillip, S.D., on August 2, 1964 and baptized in Hot Springs, S.D. He attended school in Hot Springs and Box Elder, S.D., and later dominated his GED. After his time in the Navy, he worked at Warren Chemical in Rapid City for many years with his cousin. One of Chucky’s favorite things to do was jam out to tunes and seeing live music, one of w...
Jean Annetta Miller, 74, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020. Funeral service was held Monday, August 23 at Kvernes Lutheran Church, rural Carrington. Burial took place at Kvernes Lutheran Cemetery. Pastor Rick Loewen officiated the service. Special music was provided by Rev. Rick Loewen and Emma Miller. Casket Bearers: Marcus Miller, Kayla Miller, Kaleb Ott, Jason Gahner, Jonathan Edwards, Loren Anderson and Mike Krosch. Honorary Bearers included former students of Kvernes summer Sunday...
Connie Medhus, 66, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at her summer home in rural Carrington, N.D. Mass of Christian burial was held Saturday, August 22 at 2 p.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in New Rockford. Fr. Reese Weber officiated, while Heather Klocke provided special music. Casket bearers included Mike Medhus, Tom Certalic, Chad Toavs, Ty Kline, Donny Gussiaas, Doug Retzlaff. Honorary bearers included all family and close friends. Connie Renee Gussiaas was born on May 24, 1954, in...
Judy Kay Ericsson, 72, of Lemmon, S.D. passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2020 at the West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger, N.D. Services were held Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Lemmon. Pastor Charlotte Kvale officiated with burial in Greenhill Cemetery at Lemmon. Special music was be provided by Marilyn Willey. Casket bearers were Justin, Jordan, Kevin Aase; Troy, Todd, Tim, and Jesse Dauenhauer. Judy was born on August 14, 1948, in Belle Fourche, S.D. to John and Esther (Lindholm) Aase. She grew up on the...
Micheal (Mike) Frederick Bauer, age 62, of San Francisco, Calif., passed away on July 31, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Micheal was born on August 9, 1957. He was the only child of Dorothy and Merle Bauer. He graduated from Carrington High School and Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., followed by Southern California College of Optometry at Fullerton, Calif. Upon graduation, Micheal decided to make California his home. His decision to move to San Francisco was based not only on his...
April 9, 1922- July 25, 2020 Our beloved father, Gilbert Owen Dyrness, left this world after a short battle with COVID-19, at the age of 98. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Oretta Coreen Dyrness in 1994, daughters Debi Ann Walker and Sharon Lee McJilton, and grandson Jack Swain Marden. He leaves behind daughters Kristine Louise Smith of Albany, Ore., and Pamela Susan Hodgson of Huntington Beach, Calif., a son Michael Paul Dyrness of San Clemente, Calif., 13 grandchildren, and 18...
Beulah Jean Bjugstad, 92, of Glen Ullin, N.D., formerly of Sheyenne, N.D. passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at Marian Manor Healthcare Center in Glen Ullin. Beulah was born December 23, 1927 at Oberon, N.D., the daughter of Albert and Loretta (Johnson) Ploium, Sr. She grew up at Oberon and graduated as valedictorian of her class. Beulah taught school for one year and then married William Soggie on May 24, 1945 and had her family of eight children. William died in a farm accident in 1955....
Yvonne Aasand, age 81, of McHenry, N.D., passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Yvonne Kofoid was born on October 18, 1938 to Henry and Ann Kofoid in Bottineau, N.D. She graduated from Bottineau High School in 1956. Yvonne continued her education at Jamestown College, attaining a bachelor's degree. She met the love of her life, Richard, at Jamestown College. Yvonne was united in marriage to Richard Aasand on June 8, 1958 at First Lutheran Church in Bottineau....
Mae Gwendolyn Bartlett, 89, of Carrington, N.D., formerly of Grace City, N.D., passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington. Mae was born December 27, 1930, at home to Kenneth and Albertina (Tufto) Hoyt. She attended school until the eighth grade when she was expected to work from then on. Mae was united in marriage to Eugene “Buck” Bartlett on June 2, 1951. They lived in the McHenry area and Grace City. Mae worked at Golden Acres Manor for 30 years. She...
Janet Jones, age 75 of Northfield, passed at home with her family by her side on Thursday, July 30, 2020, following a brave battle with cancer. Janet Kathryn Jones was born February 9, 1945, in New Rockford, N.D., to Aloysius and Ella (Klocke) Mullenberg. In 1963, she graduated from St. James High School in New Rockford and from the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph in 1967. She married Robert Jones on July 22, 1968, in New Rockford. They lived in several communities until moving to...
Karsten Schweitzer, 71, of Sykeston, N.D., died Saturday, August 1, at CHI St. Alexius, Bismarck, N.D., with family by his side. Karsten Edward Schweitzer was born on February 3, 1949, the son of Kenneth and Evelyn (Fossum) Schweitzer in Altona, Manitoba, Canada, which was the closest hospital to their home in Neche, N.D. He lived in Neche, N.D., and later moved to Ray, N/D. In 1953, with his parents, he moved to Carrington, N.D., where he and his family-owned and operated the Bowling Alley...
Mark Steven Johnston, age 62, of New Rockford, N.D., died Monday, August 3, 2020 in his home. Mark Johnston was born on February 1, 1958, the son of Jerry and Margie Johnston in Lansford, N.D. and graduated from Lansford High School in 1976. He attended Minnesota State University Moorhead to complete his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education. Mark started his teaching career in Fargo, N.D. at Shanley High School. He got married in 1991 to Laurie and moved to Wyoming for a year where he...
Alma Richter, 97, of Carrington, N.D., formerly of Sykeston, N.D., passed away on July 27, 2020, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Alma Spitzer was born September 15, 1922, in Kief, N.D., the daughter of Fred and Paulina (Aichele) Spitzer. She grew up and attended school until the sixth grade when she was expected to work on the family farm. Alma spent time taking care of the garden, milking cows and caring for the livestock on the farm. On January 26, 1943, Alma was...
