Obituaries

William R. Sager

William R. Sager

Jul 3, 2026

William “Bill” Richard Sager, 87, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 at the Fargo VA Hospital surrounded by caring staff and honored for his faithful service to his country.

Funeral Services for Bill will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND with Reverend Jim Paulson officiating. Burial with Military...

Deborah Adams

Deborah Adams

Jun 29, 2026

Debra Jean Adams, “Iyuskinpi Yàni Win” (Happy for Life Woman)

Born December 26, 1951 to Marie “Lohnes” LaCroix and Ben “Banjo” Dubois and raised by Jerome Adams. Debbie passed away June 29, 2026, at Altru Grand Forks hospital with family by her side.

The wake for Debbie will be held Wednesday July 8, 2026 at the St. Michael’s Recreation Center starting at...

Curtis D. Jones

Curtis D. Jones

Jun 25, 2026

Curtis D. Jones, "Sota" 49 of the Spirit Lake Nation, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND

The Wake for Curtis will be on Friday, July 10, 2026 at the Tekakwitha Center, St. Michael, ND beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service and Time of Remembrance at 7:00 p.m. The procession to St....

Kenneth Tastad

Kenneth Tastad

Jun 17, 2026

Kenneth Wallace Tastad

Kenneth Wallace Tastad was born August 12, 1925 in Rolette, ND. He was the second to the youngest of 10 children in the Andrew and Anna (Haugstad) Tastad family. He died June 17, 2026 in Minot, ND, following a brief hospitalization.

Kenneth lived nearly his entire life on the farm where his father, Andrew Tastad, homesteaded. Kenneth farmed and...

Bernice M Broden

Bernice M Broden

Dec 19, 2022

Graveside Services for Bernice will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Devils Lake Cemetery Columbarium with a time of fellowship to follow. 

Bernice M. Broden, 86 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Eventide Heartland Care Center in the loving care of her family. 

Bernice Magdalena Broden was born on December...

Darcy Kent Olson Sr.

Darcy Kent Olson Sr.

Jun 20, 2026

Darcy K. Olson Sr., 78 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Saturday afternoon, June 20, 2026, at home with his loving family by his side. 

Visitation for family and friends will be held at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Thursday, July 9, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Services for Darcy will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Gilbertson Funeral...

Jacqueline Jamie Yankton

Jacqueline Jamie Yankton

Jun 28, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jackie Yankton

Jackie Yankton was born on June 10, 1959, and passed away on June 28, 2026, at 4:30 a.m. in Devils Lake, North Dakota, surrounded by the love of her family.

Jackie graduated from Fort Totten High School with the Class of 1977. She continued her education at Haskell Indian Junior College and later attended Cankdeska Cikana...

Jolene Mary Anderson

Jolene Mary Anderson

Jun 26, 2026

Jolene “Jo” Mary Anderson (Chaske) (Murphy), of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Lisbon, ND. Jolene M. Anderson began her earthly journey on January 26, 1974, peacefully completed it on June 26, 2026.

The Wake for Jolene will be on Monday, July 6, 2026 at the Crow Hill Wellness Center, rural Fort Totten, ND beginning at...

Colleen M. Eresman

Colleen M. Eresman

Jun 26, 2026

Colleen Eresman passed away June 26th, 2026 at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon, ND under HIA hospice care with family at her side.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 6:00 p.m.  Mass...

Eva Mary Peltier-Dauphinais

Eva Mary Peltier-Dauphinais

Jun 23, 2026

Eva Mary Peltier Dauphinais, 96, passed away at Eventide Heartland Care in Devils Lake, North Dakota surrounded by her family on June 23, 2026. Services will be held at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Fort Totten, ND. The funeral procession will begin at 3:00 pm July 2, 2026 at the old Walmart parking lot. Viewing will be from 3:30pm to 7:00...

Crosby Gareth DeMarais

Crosby Gareth DeMarais

Jun 22, 2026

Crosby Gareth DeMarais

With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the birth and passing of our precious son, Crosby Gareth DeMarais, who was born and died on June 22, 2026, in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Though Crosby's time with us was far too brief, he was deeply loved and will forever hold a place in the hearts of his family. He...

Clarence Francis Morin

Clarence Francis Morin

Jun 16, 2026

Clarence Francis Morin

Ta Wamakaskan Wicasa Wayankapi

He Who Watches the Animals

Clarence F. Morin passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Devils Lake surrounded by his loving family.

The Wake for Clarence will be on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Tekakwitha Center, St. Michael, ND beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. The...

DeAnn Marie Brown

DeAnn Marie Brown

Jun 16, 2026

DeAnn Marie (Fayerweather) Brown

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, DeAnn Marie (Fayerweather) Brown passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus, in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by her loving family, dear friends, and her devoted husband, Jared, by her side.

DeAnn was born on August 20, 1980, in Wabasha, Minnesota, to Robert (Bob) and Mary (Lindgren) Fayerweather. She was...

Richard Leroy Legacie Jr.

Richard Leroy Legacie Jr.

Jun 14, 2026



Richard L. Legacie Jr., of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Sunday, June 14th, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 60 years old.

Funeral Services for Richard will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. with Reverend Mr. Ken Severinson,...

Anna Karin Lang

Anna Karin Lang

Jun 14, 2026

Anna Karin Lang, Devils Lake, ND passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 14, 2026, while residing at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND at the age of 82.

There will be visitation at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 4 to 6 pm. A private family burial on Saturday, June 20 at 10 am...

Peggy S. Linabitz

Peggy S. Linabitz

Jun 12, 2026

Peggy S. Linabitz, 67 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Devils Lake, ND.

There will be a graveside service for Peggy on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Devils Lake Cemetery. All are welcome. 

Peggy, the daughter of Nick and Virginia (Klein) Linabitz was born on July 26, 1958 in...

Rose Kraft

Rose Kraft

Jun 6, 2026

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake, ND with burial in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.

Rose Kraft

April 5, 1937 — June 6, 2026

Maryville, Missouri

Rose Kraft passed away on Saturday, June 6 th , in Maryville, Missouri, eighteen months after her touchstone, Jim Kraft, and five days...

Idelle Dreyer Foss

Idelle Dreyer Foss

Jun 4, 2026

Visitation will be held at St. Olaf Lutheran Church on Tuesday beginning at 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Funeral Services for Idelle will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake ND with Reverend Lori Pankratz officiating. There will be a time of fellowship following the funeral service in the...

Wade Merton Reierson

Wade Merton Reierson

Jun 3, 2026

Wade Merton Reierson, Devils Lake, ND passed away with family at his side on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND at the age of 60.

There will be visitation on Monday, June 15, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. all at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake.

Mass...

Mary Josephine Howen

Mary Josephine Howen

Jun 2, 2026

Mary J. (Muri) Howen, 87 of Devils Lake formerly of York, ND passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND with her loving family at her side.

Funeral Services for Mary will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND with burial in the Devils Lake...