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Marian E. McKechnie

Marian E. McKechnie

May 20, 2025

Marian Elizabeth McKechnie, 96, a descendant of one of Cavalier pioneer families, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cavalier Presbyterian Church in Cavalier.

Marian was born in Grand Forks, ND on December 30, 1928, to Robert and Eliza (Fuller) McKechnie....

Gerald Kemnitz

Gerald Kemnitz

May 18, 2025



Gerald Kemnitz, born on October 30, 1932, in Cavalier, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. He was the beloved son of Ida and Alfred Kemnitz.

A proud graduate of Cavalier High School’s class of 1950, Gerald served as senior class president and married his high school sweetheart, Patsy (Sturlaugson)...

Marvin T. Bohn

Marvin T. Bohn

May 18, 2025

Marvin T. Bohn, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 18th, 2025, at the age of 84 at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier, ND.

Born in Langdon, ND on April 26, 1941, to Theodore and Lillian (Jacobsen) he grew up in Concrete, ND on the Bohn Family Farm. He joined the Army from 1959-1961 and...

Ronald L. Fritz

Ronald L. Fritz

May 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Ronald Fritz on May 17, 2025. Ron came into this world on January 16, 1952, at Hallock Minnesota.

He grew up in rural Pembina, North Dakota, and spent most of his life there. He worked for Symington construction until he was drafted into the US Army in 1972...

William "Bill" Swanson

William "Bill" Swanson

May 16, 2025

William R. "Bill" Swanson, 86,  passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at Wedgewood Manor, Cavalier, ND.

Bill was born on February 20, 1939, to William and Vera (Close) Swanson. He grew up in the Mountain area and graduated from Milton High School. On June 24, 1961, he married the love of his life, Carol Bartlette at Grafton, ND. He held several...

Delores Greenwood

Delores Greenwood

May 11, 2025

Delores Greenwood,97, of Roseville, Minnesota and formerly of Cavalier, ND passed away Sunday, May 11 at the Cerenity Care Center in St. Paul, MN. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cavalier Presbyterian Church, Cavalier, ND, visitation will be held at the church for one hour before the time of services.

Delores...

John W. McLean

John W. McLean

May 11, 2025

John W. McLean, 82, of Walhalla, ND passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND.

John W. McLean was born January 30, 1943, in Devils Lake, ND to John N. and Marjorie (McArthur) McLean. He grew up on a farm west of Langdon, ND. John attended country school in Moscow Township until his freshman year...

Bonnie L. Lewis

Bonnie L. Lewis

May 7, 2025

Bonnie Lewis, 68, of Cavalier, ND passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Brigid of Ireland Catholic Church in Cavalier. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00...

Lisa A. Wieler

Lisa A. Wieler

May 6, 2025

Lisa A. Wieler, 53, of Walhalla, ND passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her home. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. memorial service at the Walhalla Lutheran Church in Walhalla, ND.

Lisa A. Sehrt was born April 24, 1972, in Winkler, Manitoba to Joel and Carol (Baker)...

George Roder

George Roder

May 3, 2025

George Roder, 87, of Langdon, ND, passed away May 3, 2025, in Sun City, AZ.

Otto George Roder was born November 24, 1937, in Langdon, ND, to Albert and Martha (Pearson) Roder. He attended school in Langdon and continued his education at Westmar College and UND . He entered the US Army in March of 1956 and was honorably discharged in...

Judy Tetrault

Judy Tetrault

Apr 29, 2025

Judy Tetrault, 81, of Langdon, ND, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon, ND.

Judy was born October 2, 1943, in Langdon, ND, to Frank and Ruby (Coyle) Gellner. She attended country school and St. Alphonsus in Langdon. On June 23, 1962, Judy married Lorne Tetrault at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon. Judy &...

Kenneth G. Carlson

Kenneth G. Carlson

Apr 19, 2025

Kenneth Carlson, 76, of Langdon, ND, passed away April 19, 2025.

Ken was born October 13, 1948, in Cando, ND, the son of Kenneth and Juanita (DeGooyer) Carlson. He grew up in Cando, ND, and graduated from Cando High School in 1966 then attended Valley City State College for a year before being drafted. He entered the US Army on February...

Marcella O. Gustafson

Marcella O. Gustafson

Apr 18, 2025

Marcella Olive Gustafson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, nurse, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2025, at Altru Hospital, surrounded by her immediate family and the compassionate care of ICU staff. She was 70. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in...

Mary E Mattila

Mary E Mattila

Apr 17, 2025

Mary E. Mattila, 49, beloved mother, grandmother and friend to many, of Walhalla, ND, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her home in Walhalla. Memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Walhalla Lutheran Church, Walhalla, ND. Visitation will be held for one hour before the time of the service at the church.

Mary...

Thomas Hunter Sabo

Thomas Hunter Sabo

Apr 16, 2025

Thomas Hunter Sabo, 18, of Langdon, North Dakota, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 1:00pm at the United Lutheran Church in Langdon. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 5:00pm-7:00pm with a 7:00pm prayer service at the church.

With heavy hearts and aching souls, we remember Thomas...

Michael O. Gregory

Michael O. Gregory

Apr 13, 2025

Michael O. Gregory, 73, of Cavalier, ND, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, at Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks, ND. A Celebration of Life will be held in Cavalier on Saturday May 3, 2025, at 1:00pm at Sammy's Bar.

Michael Oliver Gregory was born May 12, 1951, in Crookston, Minnesota. Mike was the oldest son of Oliver...

Richard T. Whelan

Richard T. Whelan

Apr 12, 2025

Richard Thomas Whelan died Saturday, April 12, 2025, under the care of Hospice. A public visitation will be held Thursday, April 17, from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier, ND. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Richard was born on the family farm near Crystal, ND, on November 8, 1938, to James Joseph...

Dale "Boots" Johnson

Dale "Boots" Johnson

Apr 11, 2025

Dale K. “Boots” Johnson, 86, of Wales, ND, passed away April 11, 2025, at Osnabrock Community Living Center in Osnabrock, ND.

Dale was born December 29, 1938, in Langdon, ND, to Orlin and Bernice (Hanson) Johnson. He grew up and attended school in Wales, graduating in 1956. Boots married Sonjie Nelson of Sarles and had four children. He attended UND and...

Betty A. Olafson

Betty A. Olafson

Apr 5, 2025

The family of Betty Ann (McDonald) Olafson, age 84, announce her passing on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Eventide Care Center in Fargo. With her daughters by her side, holding her hands, she departed after bravely facing cancer and enduring many complications the past few months.

Born on November 11, 1940, in a log home on the Jack Cranley farm near...

Doris M. Staples

Doris M. Staples

Mar 27, 2025

Doris M. Staples, 86, of Cavalier, ND, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home. Funeral service will be held Friday, April 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Trinity Methodist Church, Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held for one hour before the time of the service at the church.

Doris was born May 29, 1938, in Grafton, ND, to...