Obituaries
Sheila Windjue
Jan 30, 2026
Sheila Windjue of Devils Lake passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND at the age of 75.
A Celebration of Life for Sheila will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake. Fellowship will follow at the KC Hall.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials...
Lillie Owlboy
Jan 29, 2026
Lillie Owlboy of rural St. Michael, ND began her journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. She was 89 years old.
The visitation time on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at St. Michael's Catholic Church is for immediate family only.The procession to St. Michael will leave at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday from the...
Merlin C. Pfeifer
Feb 1, 2026
Merlin C. Pfeifer, 68, a local businessman for many years, passed away on Sunday evening, February 1, 2026, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington ND.
Funeral Services for Merlin will be on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with his brother-in-law Ken Kirchenwitz officiating. Burial will be in the spring at the Meldahl Cemetery,...
Brian Scott Sailor
Jan 27, 2026
Brian Scott Sailor
1958 – 2026
Brian Sailor, age 67, passed away January 27, 2026 in Devils Lake, ND
Brian was born May 27th, 1958 in Devils Lake, ND to parents Ray & Phyliss (Tofsrud) Sailor. Brian attended school in Devils Lake. Brian spent many years working for Ray’s Painting Service, Devils Lake, 20 plus years working for Leben Masonry, Devils Lake and...
Melbourne Arthur Brown
Jan 19, 2026
Melbourne “Mel” A. Brown, 79 of Colorado passed away on January 19, 2026 at the Aurora Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado.
Melbourne Arthur, son of Andrew and Charlotte Brown was born on December 3, 1946 in Plant City, Florida. He attended school in Lithia, Florida, graduating from Pinecrest High School.
Mel married his precious JoAnn Nahinurk on November 14, 1970 in Devils...
Richard C. Durbin
Feb 3, 2026
Richard C. Durbin "Durby" a lifelong resident of Devils Lake ND passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at home under Hospice care, surrounded by his loving family.
A Celebration of Life Open House will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Western State Bank Event Center (formerly...
Barbara Ann Ambers
Feb 2, 2026
Barbara A. Ambers, 76 of Minnewaukan ND passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake with her loving family at her side.
There will be visitation at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services for Barbara will be on Friday, February 13, 2026...
Mark A. Schwab
Jan 30, 2026
Mark A. Schwab, a lifelong resident of Devils Lake ND passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation for Mark will be on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary led by the Knights of Columbus and...
Merlyn Norman Knutson III
Jan 24, 2026
Merlyn Norman Knutson III
October 24, 1986 ~ January 24, 2026
“Waohoda Mani”
(Walks With Respect)
Merlyn Norman Knutson III, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Trinity Medical Center, Minot, ND with loving family at his side. He was 39.
The Wake will be held at St. Michael's Wellness Center on Sunday, February 1, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a time of...
Michael Elwood Thomason
Jan 23, 2026
Michael E. Thomason, of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital at the age of 78 years.
Funeral Services for Mike will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home Chapel, Devils Lake with Reverend Dayne Zachrison officiating. Burial with Military Honors will...
Anna Marie Two Hearts
Jan 22, 2026
Anna Marie Two Hearts “Wičhaŋĥpi Tipi Wiŋ” (Star Lodge Woman)
Anna Marie Two Hearts made her journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Essentia Medical Center in Fargo ND.
The Wake for Anna will be on Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Fort Totten Recreation Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at...
Sonja A. Clemenson
Jan 20, 2026
Sonja (Byberg) Clemenson
Sonja Ann Clemenson, 90 of Devils Lake, N.D., passed away on Tuesday January 20, 2026 at Eventide in Fargo, N.D. surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services for Sonja will be held Thursday, February 5 at 11 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Rev. Lori Pankratz will officiate and burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery. Visitation on...
KassaLee Jo Redroad
Jan 18, 2026
KassaLee Jo, daughter of Kelly Redroad and Bruce Touche was born on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 in Devils Lake ND. She grew up on the Spirit Lake Nation in the Tokio area. She attended Warwick Public School and earned her GED at Little Hoop Community College in Fort Totten.
She enjoyed playing online video games and was the ultimate animal lover....
Richard William Kunkel
Jan 13, 2026
Funeral will be live streamed on Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Devils Lake Facebook page.
Richard Kunkel, PhD of Education, of Grand Forks, formerly of Devils Lake ND passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Valley Living Center in Grand Forks, at the age of 91.
Funeral Services for Dr. Kunkel will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30...
Jesse Clark Davis
Jan 11, 2026
Jesse Clark Davis“InYan Wikan Wicasa”(Holy Stone Man)Jesse Clark “JC” Davis of the Spirit Lake Nation began his journey to the Spirit World on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 31 years. He died a warrior.
Jesse Clark Davis, son of Jesse M. Davis and Viola “Lola” Waanatan was born on October 24, 1994, in Breckenridge, Minnesota. He spent his...
Roudie IronHawk
Jan 11, 2026
Robert “Roudie" Wayne IronHawk Sr.“Rockin Roudie”9-02-1965 - 1-11-2026Robert “Roudie" Wayne IronHawk Sr. “Rockin Roudie” 9-02-1965 - 1-11-2026 Roudie Wayne IronHawk Sr. of Fort Totten ND began his final journey to the Spirit World on January 11, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND with his brother and sisters by his side. Roudie is the son of Elizabeth Lawrence and...
Wayne P. Haugland
Jan 10, 2026
This is the link for the live streaming of the Wayne P. Haugland service. https://www.youtube.com/live/aahz50kunuk
Wayne Paul Haugland, 80 of Hampden, ND passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona.
There will be a visitation, on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a time of sharing memories and...
Michael Francis Lee Bellile
Jan 6, 2026
Michael Francis Lee Bellile, of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, at the age of 40 years.
The Wake for Michael will be on Monday, January 12, 2026 at St. Michael's Wellness Center beginning at 4:00 p.m. with a time of Prayer and Remembrance at 7:00 p.m. The procession to St....
Arlowene O. Halldorson
Jan 3, 2026
Arlowene (Arlie) Olivia Halldorson quietly passed from this earth on 1/3/2026 with family members by her side.
Service will be held on January 24th, 2026 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Celebration of life will start at 4:00 PM. Interment service will be held immediately after the service...
Douglas E. Alfstad
Jan 2, 2026
Douglas E. Alfstad of Devils Lake ND passed away peacefully at HIA Heather's House Hospice in Fargo, ND on Friday, January 2, 2026 at the age of 56 years.
There will be an open house gathering of family and friends on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon with burial in...
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