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Martin T. "Marty" Thorlakson

Martin T. "Marty" Thorlakson

Oct 26, 2024

Marty Thorlakson, a cherished father, brother, and friend, passed away on October 26,2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was 67 years old. Known for his kind, loving, and humorous personality, Marty’s warm spirit will be fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m....

Sharon Gratton

Sharon Gratton

Oct 25, 2024

Sharon J. Gratton, 74 of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of the Walhalla area, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND.

 Sharon was born November 20, 1949, in Altona, Manitoba, the daughter of Albert and Jean (Gibney) Stegman. She was married to Ronald Gratton and together they had four sons.

 She is survived by...

Bret A. Letzring

Bret A. Letzring

Oct 24, 2024

     Bret A. Letzring, 65, of Grand Forks, ND passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Brigid of Ireland Catholic Church in Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 30th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at...

Lucille J. Danielson

Lucille J. Danielson

Oct 19, 2024

Lucille Jean Danielson, 91, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Pembilier Nursing Center, Walhalla, ND. Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic Church, Walhalla, ND. Visitation will be held for one hour before the time of the service.

Lucille was born in Walhalla, ND, on June 6,...

Joyce Betts

Joyce Betts

Oct 16, 2024

Joyce Betts, 89, of Cavalier, ND passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Wedgewood Manor in Cavalier. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 29th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. memorial service at the Askew Funeral Home, Cavalier, ND. Burial will be held in the Cavalier Cemetery.

 Elizabeth “Joyce” Betts was born August 11, 1935, in...

Todd G. Wimpfheimer

Todd G. Wimpfheimer

Oct 14, 2024

Todd G. Wimpfheimer, 61, passed away October 14, 2024, due to complications with his heart. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his good-natured charisma will be remembered by all who were lucky enough to call themselves his friends. 

Todd is survived by his siblings and several nieces and nephews. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 24,...

Marlene T. Miller

Marlene T. Miller

Oct 12, 2024

Marlene T. Miller, 88, of Langdon, ND, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake, ND.

Marlene Sauer was born April 8, 1936, in Langdon, ND, to Jacob and Theresa (Kartes) Sauer. She grew up and went to school up to 8th grade in Mt. Carmel and graduated from St. Alphonsus High School. She worked as...

Kenneth Anderson

Kenneth Anderson

Oct 11, 2024

Kenneth E. Anderson, 93, of Langdon, ND, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society of Lakota, ND.

Kenneth was born June 1, 1931, in Vang, ND, to William and Johanna (Knutson) Anderson. When Kenneth was only 3 years old, his father passed away. At this time, his uncle, Lawrence Knutson, moved in with Johanna and helped raise Kenneth...

Patricia J. Nolte

Patricia J. Nolte

Oct 11, 2024

Patricia J. (Cameron) Nolte was born October 23, 1931, at Argyle, MN, to Earl and Simonne (Landreville) Cameron. She grew up and attended school at St. Vincent, MN, and graduated from Pembina High School in 1949. On November 23, 1949, Patricia “Patsy” Cameron married John H. Nolte at the Episcopal Church in St. Vincent, MN. They lived in St. Vincent,...

Lyra Mikaela Cull

Lyra Mikaela Cull

Oct 10, 2024

Lyra Mikaela Cull (pronounced Leer-ah) infant daughter of Michael Cull and Lesley Lubenow was born October 10, 2024, in Grand Forks, ND. Lyra was expected to be born around November 17.

Survivors include her loving parents, Michael and Lesley; grandparents: Allan and Lisa Cull, Cavalier, ND; Judith Lubenow, Morris, MN; great grandparents: Judith Hildebrant, Cavalier, ND and Janice Cull, Cavalier, ND....

Harold Weston

Harold Weston

Oct 8, 2024

Harold Weston, 77, of Langdon and formerly of Sarles, ND, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his home in Langdon.

Harold was born February 7, 1947, in Langdon, ND, to Erwin and Irene (South) Weston. He attended Sarles High School and graduated from Border Central in 1965. He worked road construction for the county while he attended North Dakota School...

Terry L. Lucier

Terry L. Lucier

Sep 29, 2024

Terry L. Lucier, 79, formerly of Walhalla, died peacefully at his home in Grand Forks, ND, on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

Terry was born on March 14, 1945, to George and Albena (Longtin) Lucier, in Walhalla, ND. He graduated from Walhalla High School with the class of 1964. Terry earned his teaching degree from Mayville State University and began his career...

Burdett "Bert" Saxlund

Burdett "Bert" Saxlund

Sep 26, 2024

Burdett “Bert” Saxlund, 92, of Langdon, ND, passed away September 26, 2024, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon.

Burdett Dale was born January 26, 1932, in Ransom County, North Dakota. He grew up and attended school in the Lisbon area. Bert entered the US Army, serving in Korea, and was honorably discharged in 1952. He was active in the National...

Richard Schaan

Richard Schaan

Sep 26, 2024

Richard C. Schaan, 77, of Langdon, ND, passed away September 26, 2024, at his home.

Richard was born March 4, 1947, in Rugby, ND, to Vincent and Elizabeth (Merck) Schaan. He attended school in Balta and graduated from Assumption Abbey in Richardton, ND, in 1965. After graduation, Richard joined the Marine Corp, serving one year in Vietnam. After being honorably discharged,...

Laurella Perius Priebnow

Laurella Perius Priebnow

Sep 25, 2024

Laurella Ann Perius Priebnow, 77, passed away peacefully with her loving daughter by her side on Sept. 25, 2024.

Laurella was born June 6, 1947 to Art and Laura (Kartes) Perius in Langdon, N.D. She was raised on their farm in Mt. Carmel and attended a country school for eight years. She graduated from Langdon High School in 1965. Later in...

Nancy Anderson

Nancy Anderson

Sep 22, 2024

   It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Nancy (Steenerson) Anderson, 66, of Cavalier, ND, on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Encompass Health-Altru Rehab Hospital in Grand Forks. Her heart, which spent a lifetime pouring out love and dedication to others, simply decided it could not keep up with all she still had left to...

Ramona Vosper

Ramona Vosper

Sep 21, 2024

Mona (Ramona) Delores Taylor Vosper, 95, passed away on September 21, 2024, at St. Benedict’s Nursing Home in St. Cloud, MN. A private family service will be held in St. Cloud, MN and interment will be held at Neche Union Cemetery at a later date. 

Mona was born July 26, 1929, to George and Martha (Saiger) Lembke. After her graduation from...

David A. Kearns

David A. Kearns

Sep 14, 2024

David Allen Kearns,68, of Sioux Falls, SD, was called home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sept. 14th, 2024, after battling cancer.

David was born June, 12th 1956, in Cavalier, ND to Margaret Winkler Kearns and John Donald Kearns. Growing up in Cavalier he went to school and farmed. In 1974, he joined the Army, serving...

Dean Markel

Dean Markel

Sep 12, 2024

Dean Delong Markel, 90, of Hoople, North Dakota, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Hoople, ND. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. 

Dean was born August 9,...

Mark B. Collins

Mark B. Collins

Sep 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Bakkum Collins, who left this world on September 9, 2024, in his birthplace of Grafton, ND. Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Lutheran Church in Cavalier. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 5:00 p.m....