Obituaries
Melford "Bud" Brekke
Aug 16, 2026
Melford Norris “Bud” Brekke, age 95, died at Altru Hospital in Devils Lake, ND. on August 16, 2026.
Funeral Services for Bud will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Free Lutheran Church, Edmore, ND with burial in the Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the funeral service.
Melford Norris Brekke, better known...
Lacey Ann Cox
Aug 12, 2026
CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR LACEY
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Western Bank Event Center.
Lacey Ann Cox
March 18, 1981 ~ August 12, 2026
Lacey Ann Cox, 45, passed away on August 12, 2026 in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by the family and close friends who loved her...
Lindsey Nicole (Lawrence) Schulz
Aug 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lindsey Nicole Schulz (Lawrence)
Gifted Name: Cante Awas’te Winyan
“Beautiful Heart Woman”
Lindsey Nicole, 41, of Saint Michael, North Dakota, began her journey to the Spirit World on August 9, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Over the past year, Lindsey faced an incredibly difficult journey after suffering a heart attack and stroke, followed by many painful complications...
Kova Julynn Mae Gillstrap
Aug 8, 2026
Kova Julynn Mae Gillstrap passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Devils Lake at the age of 7 years.
Funeral Services for Kova will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 3:00 at River of Life, Assembly of God Church, Devils Lake with Pastor Brandon Wegener officiating. Music will be provided by Joy Wegener and there will...
Duane A. Henschel
Aug 6, 2026
Duane Alan "Dewey" Henschel of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND at the age of 70 years.
Duane “Dewey” Henschel was born January 23, 1956 in Devils Lake, ND to Elmer and Lavina (Sand) Henschel joining 2 brothers and becoming an older brother to 3 more siblings. He made his journey...
Daylon White
Aug 2, 2026
Daylon "Chuck" White Sr.
Wićanhpi Ćanku Mani
(Walks the Star Road)
Sunrise August 3rd 1981
Sunset August 2nd 2026
Charlie was born August 3rd 1981 to Leola White and the late Valentino White in Devils Lake North Dakota. Charlie grew up in Fort totten all of his life, he was raised by his mom and all his family in Fort Totten, he attended Tate topa...
Bonita Faye Littleghost
Aug 2, 2026
Bonita Faye Littleghost, our beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, niece, cousin and dear friend was born on October 16, 1961 in Devils Lake, ND to Francis and Helena (Waanatan) Littleghost and began her Spiritual Journey surrounded by her family on Monday, August 3, 2026.
The Wake Services will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at St. Michael’s Wellness Center...
Harold F. Estenson
Aug 1, 2026
Harold Estenson of Devils Lake, ND, formerly of Sarles, passed away August 1st, 2026 at his home under the care of his family and HIA hospice.
Harold was born June 4th, 1936 to Herman and Marie (Oakland) Estenson in Glasgow, Montana while his dad was working on construction of the Fort Peck Dam. He was the 3rd of 7 children.
He was...
Paul J. Higgins
Jul 26, 2026
Paul James Higgins passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2026.
Paul was born on September 23, 1942, in Devils Lake, to Harry Higgins and Floy Brumwell Higgins. He grew up on the family farm near Sarles, North Dakota, and graduated from Sarles High School in 1960. He later earned a degree in Architectural Drafting from the North Dakota State...
Nevada Dawn Lee Rue
Jul 22, 2026
Nevada Dawn Lee Rue, 21 of St. Michael, ND began her journey to the Spirit World on July 22, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND
The Wake for Nevada will be on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at St. Michael's Wellness Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. The procession to St. Michael will leave from City Plaza, Devils Lake at 4:00 p.m....
Jeffrey Alan DeCoteau
Jul 20, 2026
Jeffrey Alan DeCoteau - White Buffalo Man "Wapi mush hode bezihke" was born in Belcourt, ND on November 11,1967 to Loretta Morin and Robert DeCoteau. He grew up in rural Dunseith. When Jeff was a kid he was an alter server at St. Mary's Catholic Church for 8 years.
Jeff graduated from Dunseith High School and went on to attending UND...
Denver Lee Littlewind
Jul 20, 2026
DENVER LEE LITTLEWIND
Wakuta Hoksina – Hunting Boy
Denver Lee Littlewind, 50 of Crow Hill, ND, a Spirit Lake Tribal member began his journey peacefully on July 20th, 2026 in Fargo, ND, leaving behind his loving parents Whalen Bud Shaw Sr. and Renita (Littlewind) Shaw. Denver was born December 20th, 1975 in Devils Lake, ND. Baptized at Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Wake...
Gayle Harlan Hovdeness
Jul 16, 2026
Gayle Harlan Hovdeness
Gayle Harlan Hovdeness, 82, of Devils Lake, North Dakota, passed away at home on July 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Gayle was born on February 11, 1944, in McVille, North Dakota, to Julius and Jonette (Tufto) Hovdeness. He grew up in Tolna and Devils Lake and graduated from Devils Lake Central High School in 1963. After graduation,...
Terry Michael Swenson
Jul 16, 2026
Terry Michael, son of Ingvold and Lois (Sandberg) Swenson was born on February 2, 1954 in Devils Lake, ND.
He was raised in Lakewood, attending Devils Lake Public School. Terry was a self-taught mechanic. He worked at the Buick Garage with his Dad, Ingvold. He then worked in Ohio for a few years doing body work and as a mechanic. He...
Kevin Wayne McIntosh
Jul 15, 2026
Kevin Wayne McIntosh, 60 of Devils Lake formerly of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Wednesday, July15, 2026 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake.
Kevin was born on April 15, 1966 at St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Joyce McIntosh. At a young age, Kevin moved with the family to East Grand Forks, attending school there, including East Grand Forks...
Mark Allen Nygaard
Jul 14, 2026
Mark Allen Nygaard was born April 17, 1969, in Moorhead Minnesota to parents Judy Lou Ann Gjevre and Montiville Endicott Junior. Later in life his mother married Roland Nygaard who adopted Mark as a young boy.
Mark enlisted in the US Army in 1988 and served as a sergeant in the Gulf War Era during peacetime and in Operation Desert Storm....
Loren John Brown
Jul 12, 2026
Loren John Brown February 8, 1983 – July 12, 2026
Loren John Brown, son of Leonard Brown Sr. and Twila Summers-Rough Surface, passed away in the early morning hours of July 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Loren was born on February...
Allan Earl Thompson
Jul 11, 2026
Allan E. Thompson, longtime businessman, resident, "Drum Major" for the Devils Lake community, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Heather's House in Fargo, ND at the age of 89 years.
Allan Earl Thompson was born January 5, 1937, to Earl A. and Anna (Johnson) Thompson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. When Allan was one, the family moved to Devils Lake, where...
Judith Carmen Aronson
Jul 8, 2026
Judith Carmen (Oke) Aronson
January 27, 1944 – July 8, 2026
Judith Carmen (Oke) Aronson, lovingly known as Judy, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at Eventide Nursing Home in Devils Lake, North Dakota, surrounded by the loving memories of her family. She was 82 years old.
Judy was born on January 27, 1944, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, lived in Crary,...
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...
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