Obituaries

Linda Louise Schmidt

Linda Louise Schmidt

Sep 26, 2026

Linda Louise Iverson Schmidt Linda Louise Iverson Schmidt, 79, passed away on September 26, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Lori Pankratz officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends at St. Olaf Church beginning at 12:00...

David H. Fix

David H. Fix

Sep 24, 2026

David H. Fix, 84 of Devils Lake, ND passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026 at his home. Dave is in the care of the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake

The Celebration of Life for Dave will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Evangelical Free Church, Devils Lake. ND. There will be visitation one hour prior...

Barbara L. Serumgard Krayk

Barbara L. Serumgard Krayk

Aug 23, 2025

BARBARA SERUMGARD KRAYK

A Graveside Service for Barbara will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Devils Lake Cemetery with Peter Halbach officiating.

Barbara Serumgard Krayk, 85, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 in the loving care of family and hospice in Devils Lake, ND after a long and courageous battle with Parkinsons’ disease.

Barbara was born...

Kevin D. Samuelson

Kevin D. Samuelson

Oct 4, 2026

Kevin Dale Samuelson, age 59, departed this world on Sunday morning, October 4, 2026, embraced by the love of his family at HIA Heather's House, Fargo, ND.

Kevin entered life on January 26, 1967, in Cando, ND, the cherished son of Dale and Janice (Rham) Samuelson. Raised in the close-knit community of Sarles, he graduated with the class of 1985 from...

Ole Olson

Ole Olson

Sep 29, 2026

Remembering With Love

Our Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa,

Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Dear Friend to Many

Ole Adolph Olson

September 3, 1954- September 29, 2026

Ole A. Olson, 72 of Devils Lake passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at his home.

Ole A. Olson was born to Adolph and Evelyn Olson in Devils Lake ND on September 3, 1954. He attended school in Devils Lake...

Joni Marie Flaten

Joni Marie Flaten

Sep 20, 2026

Joni Marie Flaten 

Joni Marie Flaten, born February 25, 1960, passed away on September 20, 2026. 

Joni was born in Langdon, North Dakota, to Aelred and Doreen Dettler. She grew up in Langdon and graduated from Langdon High School in 1978 before attending Mayville State College. 

On March 22, 1980, Joni married Dennis Flaten. Together, they built a life centered around faith, family,...

Collin Schneider

Collin Schneider

Sep 17, 2026

Our beloved Collin Robert Schneider, 25, of Devils Lake, passed away on September 17, 2026. Our hearts are broken by his absence, and we take comfort in our faith that he is at peace in God’s loving arms.

Collin was born on December 21, 2000, on the winter solstice, during a North Dakota blizzard in Fargo. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic...

James Lee Bull

James Lee Bull

Sep 15, 2026

James Lee Bull, 55 of Fort Totten, ND began his journey to the Spirit World on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND surrounded by his loving family.

The Visitation for James will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the Dakota Baptist Church, Fort Totten, ND from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a time of...

Ivan Lee Lovejoy Sr.

Ivan Lee Lovejoy Sr.

Sep 11, 2026

Akicita Hoksina

(Soldier Boy)

Ivan Lee Lovejoy Sr.

Ivan Lee Lovejoy Sr., "Akicita Hoksina" (Soldier Boy), the name was given to Ivan by his Great Unkana Joseph Court, a World War I Veteran, of the Spirit Lake Nation passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026 at his home where he was so lovingly cared for through the years. He was 60 years old. 

The...

John Strait

John Strait

Sep 11, 2026

John Thomas Strait Jr.

Our loving father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousins and dear friend.

John was born September 25, 1984 in Devils Lake, ND to the late John Strait Sr. and late Linda Fox and left his earthly home on Friday, September 11, 2026.

The Wake and Prayer Service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at...

Kenneth Wayne Gerrard

Kenneth Wayne Gerrard

Sep 9, 2026

Kenneth W. Gerrard, 76 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

Kenneth Wayne Gerrard, son of Wayne and Opal (Belt) Gerrard was born on November 13, 1949 in Cando, ND. He lived in the Forest River area of North Dakota and attended Midway Public School in Inkster, ND, graduating from Midway...

Patrick James Cavanaugh

Patrick James Cavanaugh

Sep 6, 2026

Sung’ idan To

(Blue Fox)

Patrick James Cavanaugh

Sunrise                               Sunset

                                                                             ...

Lloyd Leon Hjelden

Lloyd Leon Hjelden

Sep 4, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lloyd Leon Hjelden, after his hard fought battle with cancer, on September 4, 2026. He was a cherished husband, devoted father, and beloved grandfather. Born on October 30, 1937, in Maddock, North Dakota, Lloyd was the son of Elmer and Isabella (Doyle) Hjelden. He was preceded in death by...

Dennis Peter Desjarlais

Dennis Peter Desjarlais

Sep 3, 2026

Dennis Peter Desjarlais, 80 of Devils Lake formerly of St. John, ND passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at his home in the care of family and HIA Hospice.

Dennis Peter Desjarlais, son of Alfred and Marie Cecelia (Bercier) Desjarlais was born on September 14, 1945 in Belcourt, ND. He grew up on the farm in the St. John area...

Geneva Mae Feather

Geneva Mae Feather

Sep 2, 2026

REMEMBERING WITH LOVE

Geneva Mae Feather

Geneva began her earthly journey on September 10, 1974 in Devils Lake, ND and began her Spiritual Journey on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND,

The Wake for Geneva will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026 at St. Michael's Wellness Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Prayer Service...

River Kateri

River Kateri

Sep 1, 2026

River Kateri, precious daughter of Kendra Schlosser and Zach Smeltzer was born and died on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Devils Lake, ND.

Our precious River was loved from the moment of her conception and we will hold her in our hearts forever.

We are the loving family to River Kateri that survive. Her parents Kendra and Zach; brother Gunner...

Chuck Sanderson

Chuck Sanderson

Sep 1, 2026

Arrangements are pending for services at the First United Methodist Church in Devils Lake for the summer of 2027. 

CHARLES (CHUCK) K. SANDERSON

Charles K. “Chuck” Sanderson, 77 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Devils Lake, ND

Wow! What a great life. The blessings that God have given and his guidance during the rough times...

Shirley Ann Johnson

Shirley Ann Johnson

Aug 31, 2026

Shirley Ann Johnson, 84 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake.

A Graveside Service will be held at Hillside Cemetery, rural Oberon, ND at a date yet to be determined.

Shirley Ann, daughter of Ruth (Bakken) and Wallace Johnson Sr. was born on June 7, 1942, in Maddock, ND. Shirley was...

Cynthia Marie Alberts

Cynthia Marie Alberts

Aug 28, 2026

IN LOVING MEMORY OF CYNTHIA MARIE “TIPPER” ALBERTS March 7, 1948 – August 28, 2026

Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me

Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life’s been full, I’ve savored much, Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch

If my time...

Todd Laverdure

Todd Laverdure

Aug 26, 2026

Eugene Todd Laverdure of rural Minnewaukan, ND passed away Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, at his home in the loving care of his family. He was 63 years old.

There will be a Celebration of Todd’s Life on Friday, September 11th, 2026, at Bethel Church Gymnasium, Devils Lake, ND. Visitation is from 4:00pm-5:00 pm with a Celebration of Life Service at 5:00...