Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Weston Rudel Fessenden, N.D. Weston Wilfred Rudel, 100, of Fessenden, N.D., passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at St. Aloisius Nursing Home in Harvey, N.D. Memorial Services were at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 at First Lutheran Church in Fessenden with Pastor Shirley Teske officiating. Visitation began one hour prior to the service. Burial took place at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to: Wells County Historical Society, P.O. Box 261; or First Lutheran... Full story
Arlo Omoth New Rockford, N.D. Arlo "Bummy" Omoth, age 85, of New Rockford, N.D. died Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Arlo's visitation was held Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 from 4-7 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. A funeral service was held Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford with burial following at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Pastor Amy Ki... Full story
Allen Storkson Jamestown, N.D. Allen Orville Storkson, 77, of Jamestown, N.D. was called home by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Allen was born April 23, 1946, at New Rockford, N.D. to Arthur and Florence (Nelson) Storkson. He grew up in the Binford, N.D. area, graduating from Binford High School in 1964. He went on to graduate from Molar Barber College in 1965. He married Cheryl Laber on June 1, 1968, in New Rockford. They... Full story
Eilene Carlson Omaha, Neb. Eilene T. Carlson passed away October 31, 2023 in Omaha, Neb. at the age of 75 years. She was born February 21, 1948 in Jamestown, N.D. Eilene attended first grade in Erie, N.D. and then the family moved to Fargo. She graduated with honors as part of the first graduating class of Fargo North High School in 1966 and following this, graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor's degree in Home Economics Education in the morning of May 29, 1970. That very evening, she was united in marriage to Mauritz... Full story
Florence Gisvold New Rockford, N.D. Florence Christine Gisvold, 92, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, with her family by her side at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Florence's visitation was held Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 1-7 p.m. followed by a Rosary Service at 6:30 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 7 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,... Full story
Gary Cunningham Grace City, N.D. Gary Duane Cunningham, age 66, of Grace City, N.D., died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his home, of natural causes. Gary's visitation was held Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 1-2 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., all at Faith Evangelical Free Church, Grace City, N.D. Burial followed at the Grace City Cemetery. Rev. Dave Fix officiated the service with special music by pianist Karol Kapelle. Congregational hymns were "How Great Thou Art," "In the Sweet... Full story
Darlene Daugherty New Rockford, N.D. Darlene Audrey Daugherty, 86, died peacefully on October 22, 2023, in New Rockford, N.D. surrounded by her four children. Darlene's visitation was held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 3-7 p.m. with a rosary service at 6:45 p.m. followed by a vigil service at 7 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford. Internment followed at... Full story
Shirley Kittelson Eden Prairie, Minn. Shirley (Geisler) Kittelson passed away peacefully from leukemia on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, November 5, 2023 at First Lutheran Church, Harvey, N.D. Pastor Katie Rodriguez will officiate and burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Fessenden, N.D. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. She was born on March 31, 1937, in Harvey, N...
Joseph Eversvik Sheyenne, N.D. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Joseph Wayne "Joe" Eversvik, 75, passed away Thursday night, October 12, 2023 north of Sheyenne as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Joe's visitation was held Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 1-4:30 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford and continued from 6-6:30 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Vigil Service at 7 p.m., all at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford,...
Robert Backman New Rockford, N.D. Robert "Bob" Jon Backman, age 65, of New Rockford, N.D. passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at CHI St Alexius Health, Carrington, N.D. after a courageous 7-year battle with cancer. Bob's visitation was Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m., officiated by Pastor Mindy Meier, all at the First Lutheran Church, New Rockford. Special music was provided by violinist Kerstin Allmaras and pianist Joann Leichtman, along...
Connie Komrosky New Rockford, N.D. With sad hearts, the family of Connie Komrosky announces her passing on August 17, 2023, at the age of 62 in Sanford Hospital, Fargo, N.D. surrounded by family. Connie was born June 30, 1961, to Lowell and Janice Komrosky in Devils Lake, N.D. She grew up and attended school in Tower City, N.D., graduating from Maple Valley in 1980. Connie lived in Valley City for a few years and then lived in New Rockford, N.D. for the past 22 years with her extended family Tom...
Louis Allmaras New Rockford, N.D. Louis James Allmaras, 60, of New Rockford, N.D. passed away at the family farm on September 26, 2023. Louie's Visitation was Friday, October 6, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 5:00 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, N.D. Rev Jeff Halvorson officiated. Louis was born to Jerome and Phyllis Allmaras on September 29, 1962. He attended the New Rockford High School and graduated in 1980. After graduating he primarily...
Ardella Ockert Reno, Nev. Ardella Ockert, 92, formerly of New Rockford and Cathay, N.D., died August 19, 2023 in Reno, Nev. A private family burial was held at Lakeview Cemetery in Cathay. Ardella was born December 19, 1930 to John and Laura Martin near Cathay, N.D. She attended school in Cathay. One of her proud achievements was earning her GED later in life. She married Richard Ockert on October 20, 1949. They made their home on the farm near Cathay. They had a daughter, Laura, and a son,...
Arlene Geisinger Jamestown, N.D. Arlene Geisinger, 78, died Friday, September 22, 2023 at SMP Health – Ave Maria in Jamestown. Arlene Deutscher was born September 1, 1945 the daughter of Gustof and Amelia (Hurst) Deutscher. She was raised on the family farm northwest of Gackle, N.D.; attending the rural school in the Germania township for seven years, graduating the 8th grade from Streeter School. She helped her parents on the farm milking cows and working in the fields with her dad. She w...
Thomas Klocke Carrington, N.D. Thomas Allen Klocke passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Sunday, October 1, 2023, after 73 years on this earth. Tom's graveside service will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Carrington Cemetery. Tom was born to John and Ione (Hillstrom) Klocke in New Rockford, N.D. on June 4, 1950. He was raised on a small family farm in Sykeston, N.D., along with five older brothers and two younger sisters. When he was 4 years old, he was inv...
Timothy Smith Grand Forks, N.D. After a brief and courageous battle with lung cancer, Timothy J. Smith, 42 of Grand Forks, N.D., died in his home surrounded by his loving family, friends and his beloved pets. Tim was born on July 3, 1981, the son of Dale and Doris (Przybilla) Smith in Crookston, Minn. He was raised and educated in Crookston, where he proudly drove his red Camaro while he listened to a plethora of music loud enough for the whole town to dance along as he drove by with the...
Peter Becherl Montrose, Colo. Peter Lynn Becherl, 77, of Montrose, Colo., died September 23, 2023 at home following a long illness. Pete was born in Sharon, N.D. on January 31, 1946 to Theodore and Burnice (Myer) Becherl. He grew up on the family farm near McHenry, N.D. and graduated from McHenry High School in 1964. He married Louise Quam in 1967. In 1969, he graduated from Valley City State College majoring in mathematics and minoring in chemistry and physics. Pete taught high school math and was principal at McHenry High School for five...
Lorrain Vrem McVille, N.D. Lorrain O. Vrem, 90, of McVille, N.D, formerly of Tolna, N.D., passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. Lorrain Orville Vrem was born October 6, 1932, in Freeborn Township, south of Hamar, N.D. He attended country school and then Hamar Public School through the 8th grade when he had to leave to help on the farm. He eventually received his GED and even attended college courses at Lake Region Junior College. In 1951, Lorrain enlis...
Marlin Erickson New Rockford N.D. Marlin "Pete" Erickson, age 91, of New Rockford, N.D, formerly of McHenry, N.D, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, N.D. Pete's visitation will be Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from 1-5 p.m. with family present from 3-5 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, N.D. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, N.D. A...
Gary Mackrill Cathay, N.D. Gary Brian Mackrill, age 69, of Cathay, N.D., passed away on September 13, 2023, in Fargo, N.D. with his wife, Linda, by his side. Gary's visitation was Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 6-7 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m., all at Evangelical Free Church, New Rockford. A funeral service was held Monday, September 18, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Evangelical Free Church, New Rockford, with Pastor Joe Greiner officiating. His burial was at the Lake View Cemetery,...
Ramona Klocke Fessenden, N.D. Ramona (Monie) Marie Klocke, 93, of Fessenden, N.D. passed away peacefully at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, N.D. on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 22, 2023 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Fessenden, N.D. Fr. Steven Wirth officiated, and burial was in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, New Rockford, N.D. Visitation was from 5:00-6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 21, 2023, with a rosary at...
Michael Allmaras Wonder Lake Ill. On the afternoon of Sunday, July 30th, Michael (Omie) Jerome Allmaras passed away while in hospice in Wonder Lake, Ill. He was 72 years old. Michael was born to Jerome and Phyllis Allmaras on September 25th, 1950. He attended St. James Academy and graduated in 1968. After graduating Mike attended school in Bottineau for a year and then enlisted in the army and was deployed to Vietnam. After discharge from his military service, he would live in several areas of...
Shirley Tchorzewski Lackawanna, N.Y. Shirley JoAnn Tchorzewski, 77, of Lackawanna, N.Y. passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at her home surrounded family and under the care of hospice. Shirley was born to Clarence and Olga (Gedrose) Sielig on August 6, 1946, in New Rockford, N.D. She spent most of her young life attending school on Army bases until her dad retired. The family returned to New Rockford, N.D. in 1962. She attended New Rockford High School and graduated in 1964. Shirley...
Phyllis Johanns Lynnwood,Wash. Phyllis Gloria Johanns was accepted into the arms of Our Lord and Savior on September 3, 2023, in Lynnwood, Wash., a month before her 94th birthday. She was born on October 2, 1949, the second daughter of Kenneth and Gina Hoyt, and grew up on a farm in McHenry, N.D. She was preceded in death in 2010 by her husband, Bob, after 64 years of marriage. Also preceding her death are 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Phyllis is lovingly remembered by her four daughters: Pamela...
Dale Eikom Williston, N.D. Dale Eikom, 88, of Williston, N.D., passed away peacefully at the Riverstone Health Hospice Home in Billings, Mont. on August 8, 2023, with his loving family at his side. Dale was born in Hamar, N.D. in 1934, to father Gilmor Eikom and mother Myrtle Hoveskeland. He was the second of five children. He attended a small country school in Hamar, ND and then he went on to attend Wahpeton State School of Science for 2 years to become an auto mechanic. In 1953 he moved to... Full story
