Obituaries

Nov 27, 2025

Norma Jean Storie, 92, of Cavalier, ND, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Wedgewood Manor, Cavalier, North Dakota. Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home, Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held for one hour before the time of the service at the Askew Funeral Home.

Full obituary to follow.

Nov 26, 2025

Nov 26, 2025

Kathryn “Lee” Thompson, 80, of Munich, ND, passed away November 26, 2025, at Langdon Prairie Health in Langdon, ND.

Lee was born June 28, 1945, in Orange County, CA, to Charles and Wilma (Holloway) Cagle. She married Gary Thompson on August 9, 1985, in Langdon, ND. At the age of 38, she went to college to be a nurse and worked...

Nov 23, 2025

The Lord called Amy Lee (Carpenter) Phillips, age 82, home on November 23, 2025, just two days before her 83rd birthday, surrounded by the love of her family. A Mass and Burial will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla, ND at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will take place on Friday, November 28, 2025,...

Nov 22, 2025

Anna Spivey, 81, of Langdon, ND, passed away November 22, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Anna Margaret Valentine was born March 25, 1944, in Grafton, ND, to William and Fannie (Dew) Valentine. She grew up in the Wales area and graduated from Langdon High School. She entered the Woman Army Corp branch of the US Army in 1962...

Nov 18, 2025

Chad Markel, 58, of Crystal, North Dakota, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at First Care Health Center in Park River, North Dakota.

Chad was born to Albert and Jean (Skaro) Markel on November 2, 1967, in Grafton, ND. He grew up in the St. Thomas areas and graduated from Valley High School in Hoople, ND.

He worked for Oberg Farms and...

Nov 11, 2025

Agnes M. Gellner, 83, of Langdon, ND, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Osnabrock Community Living Center in Osnabrock, ND.

Agnes Mae Schill was born July 12, 1942, in Langdon, ND, to Erwin and Suzanna (LaPorte) Schill. She graduated from Alsen in 1960 and continued her education by studying nursing at Lake Region College in Devils Lake, ND. On November...

Nov 10, 2025

William A. Robbins was born September 5, 1938, to Dr. William M. Robbins and Grace Caroline Robbins at Deaconess Hospital in Grand Forks ND. Today, November 10, 2025, he joined his parents and other loved ones in heaven. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the United Lutheran Church in Cavalier, ND.

Bill...

Nov 8, 2025

Roger A Mondor was born on May 8, 1966, in Cavalier, ND the youngest child of George and Leona (Lupien) Mondor. He grew up and attended school in Neche, Osnabrock, and Langdon. He served in the ND National Guard for six years active and two inactive. In 1986, Roger moved to Benson, MN. There he was united in marriage to...

Nov 2, 2025

Lorraine M. Storey, 83, of Walhalla, ND passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Eventide Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake, ND. A vigil service will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Nelson-Askew Funeral Home in Walhalla, ND, a rosary will be at 12:45 p.m. Visitation will start at 12:00 noon at the funeral...

Oct 29, 2025

Eunice A. Bjornstad, age 86 of Walhalla, ND died on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 4, at 10:00 a.m. at Walhalla Lutheran Church, Walhalla, ND. Visitation on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the church. Burial in the Hillside Cemetery, Walhalla. In...

Oct 29, 2025

Gary Lynn Dietrich, 78, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and service. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Lutheran Church in Cavalier. Visitation will be held from noon on Thursday until the time of services.

Born on September 24, 1947, to Louis and Irene (Flint), Gary grew...

Oct 22, 2025

Dewey Lee Witzel, 93, passed away October 22, 2025, at Langdon Prairie Health.

Dewey was born December 12, 1931, in Langdon, ND, to Harry and Hedvig (Harmel) Witzel. He grew up on the family farm one mile south of Mount Carmel, ND, and attended school in Mount Carmel through 8th grade. After that he continued to help on the farm during...

Oct 21, 2025

Margaret June Bjornson was born on June 5, 1933, on the family farm near Mountain, North Dakota to Fridbjorn and Gudlaug Samuelson Bjornson. She was the youngest of a large and loving family who worked hard farming, supporting their community and caring for each other. Icelandic was the language spoken in her home during her early childhood, and she learned...

Oct 12, 2025

Steven Johnson, formerly of Walhalla, ND, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN at the age of 67. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Nelson-Askew Funeral Home in Walhalla, ND. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Steven was born on December 13,...

Oct 12, 2025

Kit Thomas Ford, beloved infant son of Mitchell and Courtney (Rehovsky) Ford, peacefully went to heaven in his parents' loving arms on October 12, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Though his time with us was brief, Baby Kit filled our hearts and lives with immeasurable joy and love.

Kit was born on October 3, 2025, after pregnancy-related medical...

Oct 4, 2025

Shirley Naomi (Ylvisaker) Bunde, 89, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Cavalier, ND, at the home of her daughter Cara Olmstead. Memorial service will be held Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Methodist Church, Cavalier, ND. Interment and Celebration of Life will be held in Roseville, Minnesota in the spring.

Creative and curious, Shirley had a...

Oct 3, 2025

Marc Ray Benoit, 79, of Walhalla, ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier, ND. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla, ND. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from...

Oct 3, 2025

Honoring the life of Fred O. Roy

With profound sadness, we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandpa, and friend, Fred O. Roy, who departed his earthly body October 3, 2025, at the age of 84, four days shy of his 85th birthday.

Frederick O. Roy was born October 7, 1940, in St. Vincent, MN to Paul and Doris Mabel...

Oct 2, 2025

John C. Mueller, 82, of Langdon, ND, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his home.

John was born October 8, 1942, in Langdon, ND, to Louis and Alice (Knight) Mueller. He grew up near Dresden and attended Langdon High School, graduating in 1960. After high school, John entered the US Air Force and served four years in aircraft electronics. He...