Obituaries

Jerry A. Allery

Jerry A. Allery

Mar 21, 2026

Jerry A. Allery, 68 of Woodlake, ND passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at his home in the loving care of his family and HIA (Hospice).

There will be a gathering of family and friends at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. 

Funeral Services for Jerry will be on Friday,...

Kathryn A. Olson

Kathryn A. Olson

Mar 20, 2026

Kathryn A. Olson, 73 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Fairview Medical Center, University of Minnesota Hospital, Minneapolis, MN. 

Funeral Services for Kathy are pending with the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND. 

Annette Marie Hofstad

Annette Marie Hofstad

Mar 13, 2026

Funeral Services will be live streamed at facebook.com/stjosephdvl

Annette Hofstad, of Devils Lake, passed away in her home on March 13, 2026 at the age of 78. 

Annette, a beloved mother, grandmother, partner, sister and friend, was born on July 24, 1947, in Devils Lake, North Dakota. She was raised on a farm outside of Hampden and later near Starkweather, where her...

Victor Donald Darulis

Victor Donald Darulis

Mar 19, 2026

Victor D. Darulis, 86 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Devils Lake. 

Victor is in the care of the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake

Dean Dale Boatman

Dean Dale Boatman

Mar 18, 2026

Dean Dale Boatman

August 28, 1950 – March 18, 2026

Dean Dale Boatman, 75, passed away on March 18, 2026. Born in Devils Lake, North Dakota, Dean spent most of his life in Hampden, ND, where he built his life as a farmer and auctioneer. As a farmer, he was known for showing up for the people around him — helping neighboring...

Mark R. Kolbo

Mark R. Kolbo

Mar 11, 2026

The funeral service will be live-streamed via Youtube. A link will be posted on Thursday afternoon for the Friday services.

HERE IS THE LINK:  https://youtube.com/live/NnW8Lbk52_Q?feature=share

Mark Rodney Kolbo, passed away at age 69 on March 11, 2026.

There will be visitation at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Funeral Services for Mark...

Susan Jean Cote

Susan Jean Cote

Mar 9, 2026

Susan J. Cote, 79 of Devils Lake formerly of Willow City, ND passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Lakota Good Samaritan Center in the loving care of family and HIA Hospice.

Funeral Services for Susan will be on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with Reverend Bruce Dick officiating.

Susan Jean...

Jeanna E. Ness

Jeanna E. Ness

Mar 7, 2026

Funeral services will be live streamed at facebook.com/stolafdevilslakend

Jeanna Elizabeth Ness, age 38, of Devils Lake ND died unexpectedly Saturday, March 7, 2026 at her home in Devils Lake.

Jeanna was born December 18, 1987, to Kent and Mary Jean (Gefroh) Ness, in Devils Lake. She was a little dark-haired, dark-eyed beauty. She attended K-12 grades in Devils Lake schools, graduating in...

Richard Allen Hessling

Richard Allen Hessling

Mar 6, 2026

Richard Allen Hessling, 86, of Lakota, North Dakota, formerly of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born September 15, 1939, in Grafton, North Dakota, to Mildred (Dammen) and Bernhard Hessling.

Richard graduated from Starkweather High School in 1957. On May 8, 1958, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving honorably until...

Robin Kay Blazer

Robin Kay Blazer

Mar 6, 2026

Robin Kay Blazer of Devils Lake, ND passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND

Robin Kay Blazer (Mackey) was born August 7, 1961 to Ralph and Bernice (Anderson) Mackey. She was raised and educated in Edmore, ND, graduating from Edmore High School.

Robin met the love of her life, Brad Blazer in 1999. Robin married...

Ella Jane Brown

Ella Jane Brown

Mar 6, 2026



Ella Jane Lafrombois (Brown), age 74 of St Michael, ND, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 27, 1951 in Fort Totten, ND, she was the daughter of Hagel Brown and Frances Ross Brown. She grew up in St Michael, ND.

Ella worked for the Spirit Lake Tribe for many years in the CHR...

LaTasha Lillian Thompson

LaTasha Lillian Thompson

Mar 5, 2026

Latasha Lillian Thompson and baby Stevenson, passed away on March 5, 2026. Latasha was born on April 14, 1991, in Devils Lake to Evelyn Jackson and James Thompson Jr.

Latasha cherished her upbringing in the Minnewaukan area, attending school in Minnewaukan before furthering her education at Little Hoop Community College. As a child, she enjoyed attending rodeos to support her brother...

Adam W. Bachmeier

Adam W. Bachmeier

Mar 4, 2026

Adam William Bachmeier

July 27, 1939 - March 4, 2026

Adam William Bachmeier Sr. of St. Michael, ND passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday evening, March 4, 2026, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND in the loving care of his family.

Adam William, son of Milton and Annie (Kraft) Bachmeier was born on July 27, 1939, in Orrin, North Dakota, also...

James H. Schuler

James H. Schuler

Mar 4, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of James “Jim” Schuler of Devils Lake, ND. Jim passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at CHI St. Alexius Health in Garrison, with his family by his side.

Born on September 18, 1944, to Werner and Marcella Schuler, Jim grew up on the family...

Barbara Jean Orness

Barbara Jean Orness

Mar 3, 2026

Barbara Jean Orness, 76 of Devils Lake formerly of Valley City, ND passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at her home.

Barbara Jean Orness passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 3, 2026. Barbara was the daughter of Theodore (Ted) and Hazel Orness. Barbara spent the past 36 years in Devils Lake. Prior to that she lived in Valley City, ND...

Lena Meier Keck

Lena Meier Keck

Mar 3, 2026

Lena Meier Keck, 96 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Towner County Living Center in Cando, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake ND with Reverend Karmalraj Balasamy celebrating the Mass. The Rosary will be recited at the church...

Stephanie "Chi Chi" Ramon

Stephanie "Chi Chi" Ramon

Mar 2, 2026

Stephanie “Chi Chi” Ramōn, “Canté Wasake Winyań” (Strong Hearted Woman)

Stephanie was born on July 29, 1961. She peacefully journeyed to the Spirit World on Monday, March 2, 2026 at home with loving family at her side. She was 64 years of age.

Stephanie was the daughter of the late Stephen A. Brown Sr. and Clara (Nanapush) Brown. She attended Oberon Elementary...

Londa M. Keo

Londa M. Keo

Feb 28, 2026

Londa Mary Keo

"Canku Wakan Omani Winyan"

"Walks the Sacred Road Woman)

Our beautiful baby Sis, daughter, Mom, auntie, niece, and cousin Londa Mary (Littleghost) Keo was born to Robert “Bobby” Littleghost and Bernadine Littlewind on April 16, 1980, in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Londa passed to Spirit World on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her home with her loving children with her.

Londa...

Robert W. Richotte Sr.

Robert W. Richotte Sr.

Feb 26, 2026

Robert Walter Richotte Sr., born on April 17, 1976, in Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake ND, the son of Amelia “Pokey” Richotte and Leonard Richotte entered the after life on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Fargo, ND.

Robert was raised by his mother Amelia and stepdad Arthur Martin. He grew up in the St. Michael area of the Spirit Lake Nation. He...

Donna M. (Wilhelmi) Dyer

Donna M. (Wilhelmi) Dyer

Feb 24, 2026

Donna M. Dyer, 70 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Eventide Heartland Care Center in the loving care of family and the HIA Hospice.

Donna M. Wilhelmi was born on May 23, 1955 in Devils Lake ND, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Steffan) Wilhelmi. She grew up in the Starkweather area, attended Starkweather Public...