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Helen Saxlund

Helen Saxlund

Nov 6, 2024

Helen Saxlund, 95, of Langdon, ND, passed away November 6, 2024, at Wheatland Estates in Langdon.

Helen Maxine Cheatley was born March 5, 1929, in Gordon Township to Everette and Elizabeth (McBride) Cheatley. She grew up and attended school in Gordon Township and graduated from Langdon High School in 1947. She continued her education at Valley City State College for her...

Kelly D. Morrison

Kelly D. Morrison

Nov 3, 2024

Kelly DePuy Morrison passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND, from complications due to kidney failure. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier.

Kelly was born on April 6, 1954, to Roy and Marjorie DePuy Morrison at Cavalier, ND....

Eunice M. Dietrich

Eunice M. Dietrich

Nov 2, 2024

Eunice Dietrich, 87, of Cavalier, ND, passed away peacefully in her home, Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Eunice was born on June 25, 1937, in Grand Forks, ND, to Carl and Bella (Sannes) Berg. Eunice grew up in Reynolds, ND, and graduated from Reynolds High School. She attended college at Mayville State, earning a degree in Elementary Education. While there, she met...

Ronald A. Hotten

Ronald A. Hotten

Nov 1, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Hotten, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and veteran, passed away peacefully in his home on November 1, 2024, at the age of 82.

Born on February 17, 1942, Ron graduated from Calvin High School and went on to attend Wahpeton A&M. He proudly served in the US Army in the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1966, demonstrating unwavering commitment...

David L. Estad

David L. Estad

Oct 28, 2024

David L. Estad, 78, of Cavalier, ND, passed away Monday, October 28 th , 2024, at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital. Services will be held Friday, November 1, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Lutheran Church in Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held for one hour before the time of the service at the church.

David was born March 14,...

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...