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Patricia Erickson
Jul 6, 2026
Patricia Erickson, 84, of Cavalier, ND, passed away Monday, July, 6, 2026 at her home in Cavalier. Funeral service will be held Monday, July 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Lutheran Church, Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held for one hour before the time of the service at the church.
Full obituary to follow.
Jerry J. Johnson
Jun 29, 2026
Jerry Joe Johnson was born June 2, 1935, in Mountain ND to Gerry and Gudrun (Olafson) Johnson. He attended school in Mountain until the 8th grade when he went on to work in a local auto body shop to repair cars and help support his family
On June 30, 1956, he married Deloris A Johnson in Tioga, ND where they lived...
Albert A. Kalis
Jun 29, 2026
Albert A. Kalis, 82, of Walhalla, ND, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Pembilier Nursing Center in Walhalla. Memorial service will be held on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in Walhalla, ND.
Albert Anthony Kalis was born on June 13, 1944, to Charles and Elenora (Schwartz) Kalis in Walhalla, where he...
Ryan Brantner
Jun 22, 2026
Ryan Brantner, 39, passed away on June 22, 2026. Though his time with us was far too short, he leaves behind many memories that will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved him.
Ryan found joy in life's simple pleasures. He loved spending time with friends, working bull racing events, and traveling whenever he had the opportunity. Whether lending...
Charles Bata
Jun 21, 2026
Charles E. Bata, 90, of Langdon, ND, passed away June 21, 2026, at Towner County Living Center in Cando, ND.
Charles was born September 20, 1935, in Elgin Township near Langdon, ND, to Joseph and Alice (Walsh) Bata. He grew up in the Langdon area and graduated from St. Alphonsus in 1953. Charles dated the “little neighbor girl” for six months...
David J. Hillman
Jun 13, 2026
David John Hillman, 86, of Walhalla, ND, passed away peacefully at Pembilier Nursing Center on June 13, 2026. Those who knew Dave might say he was simply called home to his next Valhalla.
David was born on May 17, 1940, in Langdon, ND, to John Pietur and Jacobina Pauline (Westford) Hillman. He grew up on the family farm west of Mountain...
Marilyn Dietz
Jun 11, 2026
Marilyn Ruth Dietz, age 79, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026. She was born on August 14, 1946, to Arthur and Lola Schrader. Marilyn went to school and graduated from Langdon High School. Following graduation, she attended Aaker’s Business College in Grand Forks. On October 25, 1975, Marilyn married the love of her life, Kenneth Dietz. Together...
Ralph Menke
Jun 9, 2026
Ralph Menke, 86, died June 9, 2026, at Wedgewood Manor in Cavalier, ND. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at United Lutheran Church in Cavalier. Visitation will be held one hour before the service.
Ralph Menke was born to Fred and Annie (Paetsch) Menke on October 27, 1939. For most of his life, he lived...
Elizabeth C. Dumenchuk
Jun 8, 2026
Elizabeth C. Dumenchuk, 69, of Pembina, ND, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at Encompass Health in Grand Forks, ND. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier.
Elizabeth Carol Restemayer was born on September 19, 1956, to Clarence and Ann (Thompson) Restemayer in Cavalier, ND. She grew...
Loren Gendreau
Jun 5, 2026
Loren L. Gendreau, age 74, formerly of Pembina/Walhalla passed away peacefully after a courageous battle of Alzheimer's, Friday, June 5th, 2026, at Bethany Homes in Fargo, ND. Memorial service will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in Walhalla. Visitation will be held one hour before the time of the service.
Loren was...
Raymond J. Eastman
Jun 4, 2026
Raymond J. Eastman, 72, of Cavalier, ND passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Heather’s House in Fargo, ND. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held one hour before the time of services. Burial will be held in the Hallson Cemetery. Memorials...
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
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
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
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
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....
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...
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.
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
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...
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