Obituaries
Richard Allen Hessling
Mar 6, 2026
Graveside Services for Richard will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Devils Lake Cemetery.
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...
Marie Lynette Bryant
Mar 15, 2026
Marie Lynette Bryant, 63, passed away March 15th, 2026, at Franciscan Hospital in Crown Point, IN.
She was born on April 17th, 1962, in Devils Lake, ND to Richard and Darlene (Brininger) Zettler. She was the second of eight children. She met her husband (former) in Minot, ND. Together they had three children, DJ, Stephanie, and Andrew (Drew).
Marie was a woman...
Elizabeth Ruby McGarvey
Mar 27, 2026
Elizabeth R. McGarvey, 78 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at HIA Heather's House in Fargo, ND in the loving care of her family.
There will be a gathering of family and friends on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and...
Larry Hatten
Mar 26, 2026
Robert Larry Hatten
September 6, 1932 – March 26, 2026
Larry Hatten, 93 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, at Altru Hospital, Devils Lake, ND.
Funeral Services for Larry will be on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11.00 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake, ND with Paster Lori Pankratz officiating. Larry will receive military honors...
Duane Theodore Nelson
Mar 21, 2026
Duane Theodore Nelson, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Duane was born on July 3, 1936, on the Homestead to Ragnar and Fredia Nilson. The family name was later changed from Nilson to Nelson, a heritage Duane carried with quiet pride.
He completed his education through the 8th grade, graduating with top honors—a reflection...
Jerry A. Allery
Mar 21, 2026
Jerry Alan Allery passed away at his family home on Saturday, March 21.
He was born on March 14, 1958, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, to Ruth Miranda Allery (Falstad) and Leo Ernest Allery, the youngest of eight children. He grew up with his seven siblings on the Spirit Lake Nation at Woodlake, where his days were spent swimming, fishing, and...
Kathryn A. Olson
Mar 20, 2026
Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Friday, March 27, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with burial in the Devils Lake Cemetery. There...
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
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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