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Dennis Jon Plummer

Dennis Jon Plummer

May 9, 2026

Dennis Jon Plummer, 64, of Langdon, ND, passed away on May 9, 2026, near Mason, TX.

Dennis was born on February 8, 1962, in Langdon, ND, to Ostle and Betty (Zarn) Plummer. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Hannah, ND. During high school, Dennis played all four years of basketball and served as class president during...

Sharon J. McMillan

Sharon J. McMillan

Mar 14, 2026

Sharon J. McMillan, 85, of Hamilton, ND passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Oak Pointe in Neosho, MO. Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier. Burial will be held at the Hamilton Cemetery. 

Sharon J. Paxman was born July 21, 1940, at Grafton, ND to Gordon and...

Janet M. Johnson

Janet M. Johnson

May 24, 2026

Janet “Jan” Johnson, 76, of Grafton, ND, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026. She was born on November 4, 1949, to John and Ruth (Olson) O’Hara.

Jan was lovingly known as the “Cake Lady,” creating beautiful wedding cakes and baked goods that brought joy to so many. She also served as an apartment manager for more than 30 years in...

Marie Olson

Marie Olson

May 22, 2026

Edith Marie Olson, 96 of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Cavalier, ND, passed away on Friday May 22, 2026, at Morningside of Wilmington. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. with a visitation at 9:30 a.m. at United Lutheran Church in Cavalier, ND.

Marie was born on March 16, 1930, to Ole & Cora (Hauge) Skrogstad...

Joyce E. Carson-Foisie

Joyce E. Carson-Foisie

May 19, 2026

Joyce Elaine Carson-Foisie, 91, of Walhalla, ND went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Walhalla Assembly of God Church in Walhalla, ND. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour before the time of services on Tuesday.

Joyce was born May...

Dennis Hansel

Dennis Hansel

May 18, 2026

Dennis Hansel, 81, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Dennis Joseph Hansel was born on January 30, 1945, in Langdon, ND, to Anna Mae and Joseph Hansel. He grew up in Langdon and graduated from St. Alphonsus High School in 1962. Shortly after, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in Thailand in...

Donald "Skip" Spenst

Donald "Skip" Spenst

May 11, 2026

Donald D. Spenst, “Skip”, 85, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at Maple View Memory Care in Grand Forks.

Born on June 21, 1940, in Langdon, ND, Donald “Skip” was the son of John and Isabelle Spenst. Known for his outgoing personality, Skip was a high school teacher, coach, and had a love of the outdoors....

Lillian Meling

Lillian Meling

May 8, 2026

Lillian Meling, 96, of Langdon, ND, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, May 8, 2026, with her family by her side at Langdon Prairie Health in Langdon, ND.

Lillian Thordarson was born April 28, 1930, in Gardar, ND, to Eggert and Thora (Asmundson) Thordarson. She grew up in the Gardar area. On December 31, 1955, Lillian married Harlan Meling...

Richard Wayne Reid Sr.

Richard Wayne Reid Sr.

Apr 28, 2026

Richard Wayne Reid (Sr.), who went by “Wayne”, was born on the 8th of October 1963 in Lancaster Co., CA, and left this life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. memorial service at the Brooks Funeral Home...

Susan Vivatson

Susan Vivatson

Apr 27, 2026

Susan Lucille Vivatson, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and dedicated nurse, passed away at home on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the age of 77. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, defined by a nurturing spirit that she shared with her family, her patients, and her community. Funeral service will be held Monday, May 4, 2026, at...

Jeannette M. Lipsh

Jeannette M. Lipsh

Apr 26, 2026

Jeannette M. Lipsh, 66, of Walhalla, ND passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Walhalla Lutheran Church in Walhalla, ND. Visitation will be held one hour before the time of services at the church. 

Jeannette Marie Olafson was born...

Esther Mae Fisher

Esther Mae Fisher

Apr 25, 2026

Esther Mae Fisher, 88, of Cavalier, ND, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Wedgewood Manor, Cavalier, ND. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Methodist Church, Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held Monday, May 4, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at...

Wilma Brandt

Wilma Brandt

Apr 23, 2026

Wilma L. Brandt, 88, of Cavalier, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Wedgewood Manor in Cavalier, ND. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Cavalier. Visitation will be held one hour before the time of services at the church.

Wilma Loy (Spangelo) Brandt was born on...

Michael E. Percy

Michael E. Percy

Apr 22, 2026

Michael Ellis Percy, age 50, passed away peacefully on April 22nd, 2026 at home under the care of HIA Hospice .

Michael was born November 19th, 1975 to Michael Howard and Diane Lynn (Harmon) Percy in El Paso, Texas. He grew up in Detroit Lakes, MN and Moorhead, MN. In 1994, Michael received high school diplomas from both Detroit Lakes and...

Phyllis Danielson

Phyllis Danielson

Apr 22, 2026

Phyllis Lorrayne Danielson, 95, formerly of the Vang, ND area passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at her home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in Walhalla, ND. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday for...

Ronald L. Bennett

Ronald L. Bennett

Apr 21, 2026

Ronald L. Bennett, 72, of Munich, ND passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his home. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hillside Cemetery in Walhalla, ND. Please bring your lawn chairs for seating at the service. There will be a time of lunch and fellowship after the service at...

Elwood K. Blair

Elwood K. Blair

Apr 21, 2026

Elwood Kent Blair, 68, of Neche, ND went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bathgate Presbyterian Church in Bathgate, ND.

Elwood Kent Blair was born on November 7, 1957 to Percy and Eleanor...

Keith F. Fitzsimonds

Keith F. Fitzsimonds

Apr 20, 2026

Keith F. Fitzsimonds, 74, of Walhalla, ND, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla, ND. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour before the time of services...

Lenny P. Arens

Lenny P. Arens

Apr 15, 2026

Lenny Paul Arens, of Langdon, ND, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, peacefully in his home. He was 66 years old.

Lenny was born on March 26, 1960, in Langdon, N.D., to Peter and Beverly Arens. He grew up on the family farm 10 miles west of Langdon where his dad farmed and raised cattle. He attended Langdon Public School through...

Ray N. Duerr

Ray N. Duerr

Apr 15, 2026

Ray N. Duerr, 84, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Maple Manor Care Center, Langdon, ND.

Raymond Norbert Duerr was born April 25, 1942, to Alfred and Dorothy (Buntjer) Duerr. He attended school in Nekoma and worked on the Buntjer Farm near Munich, ND. Ray was employed by the City of Langdon Water Department for many years. He also...