Obituaries
Lacey R. LaRocque
May 5, 2026
Lacey R. LaRocque
“Mukwa Ikwe” — Bear Woman
Lacey R. LaRocque, age 43, of Belcourt, North Dakota, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with her loving family by her side.
Lacey was born on April 20, 1983 in Devils Lake to David LaRocque, Sr. and Judy Cavanaugh LaRocque. Lacey was member St. Anthony’s Church. And she was baptized in St. Michael...
Jeanette A. Rohrer
May 5, 2026
Jeanette A. Rohrer, 97 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Eventide Heartland Care Center in the loving care of her family.
Funeral Services for Jeanette will be on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with burial in the Devils Lake Cemetery. A time of fellowship will follow the...
Robert Alan Little
May 1, 2026
Remembering with love:
Robert Alan Little Jr.
“Koyag Ta Pejuta Wicasa”
(Wears His Medicine)
Robert began his journey to the Spirit World on Friday, May 1, 202 at his brother, Joseph’s home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 14, 1982, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the son of Roberta Littleghost and Robert Little Sr.
Robert attended school at Warwick Public School...
Karen R. Kiesz
Dec 3, 2025
NO SERVICES IN DEVILS LAKE SO UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY FLORAL MEMORIALS.
KAREN R KIESZ
Karen R Kiesz passed away on December 3rd 2025 in Select Specialty Hospital of Fort Myers, FL, due to complications of a stroke and heart disease. Karen’s health had been declining for a couple of years so she had moved to Ft. Myers to be near family.
Karen...
Janet "Jan" Staples
Nov 19, 2025
Janet (Jan) Kay Staples of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away on November 19, 2025, from a hemorrhagic stroke at Sacred Heart in Spokane WA.
Janet was born on February 4th, 1958, in Devils Lake, ND, to Reino and Ruth Erickson of Brocket. Growing up, Jan was involved in sports, track and music. She participated in many youth church activities and was...
Sandra Ann Melville
Mar 7, 2025
Sandra Ann (Morris) Melville peacefully passed away March 7, 2025.
Services for Sandra will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the Devils Lake Cemetery.
She leaves behind her children Tary James Melville (Carmon), Tamy Jo Kraft (Todd), Timothy Jay Melville (Shari), her brother Dennis Morris, grandchildren Jeremy (Brandy), Taryn (John), Chaz, Tracy (Jake), Mindy, Patrick (Cassie), T.J.,...
Sheila Windjue
Jan 30, 2026
Sheila's service will be live streamed via facebook.com/stolafchurchdevilslake.com
Sheila Windjue lived a life defined by quiet strength, deep loyalty, and a generous heart that made everyone around her feel cared for.
Sheila, daughter of Arthur and Norma (Armentrout) Skramstad, was born on May 4, 1950, in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Born and raised in the Devils Lake community, she grounded her life...
DeLoris Ilah Boehmer
May 5, 2026
DeLoris I. (Adsem) Boehmer, 96 of Edmore, North Dakota passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND with loving family at her side.
Funeral arrangements are pending for July.
DeLoris is in the care of the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake
Donald Roy Mikkelson
May 1, 2026
Don's funeral service will be live streamed at facebook.com/fumcdevilslake.com
Donald Roy Mikkelson, 79 of Devils Lake, North Dakota, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Donald was born on February 1, 1947, in Devils Lake to Roy and Eileen (Wilhelmi) Mikkelson, and was later raised with the care and guidance of his...
Donna Schell
Apr 29, 2026
Donna Mae Schell passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29. She was born on January 31, 1931, to Albert and Thilda (Erickson) Knutson, and graduated from Leeds High School in 1948.
Donna lived her life with grace, style, and a deep dedication to her family and community. Known for her poise and polished appearance, she carried herself with a natural elegance...
Bobbie Bader
Apr 26, 2026
Roberta “Bobbie” Bader was born on November 9, 1945, in Mandan, North Dakota to Edgar and Lentina Muhlhauser. She gained her angel’s wings on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Devils Lake, North Dakota with her loving family by her side.
Bobbie was a free-spirited soul who lived life on her own terms. She was one of the kindest...
Rafael Barragan
Apr 24, 2026
Remembering the Life of Rafael Barragan
Rafael began his journey to the Spirit World on Friday, April 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born November 17, 1991, in Sunnyvale, California, to Anita Cavanaugh and Gustavo Barragan. The family moved back to North Dakota, where Rafael was raised, educated, worked and lived for the past 32 years of his...
Fabian Whiteshield
Apr 23, 2026
Fabian Michaels Whiteshield Sr. “Iyoyanpa C’istinna” (Little Light), age 37 of St. Michael, North Dakota began his journey to the Spirit World Thursday, April 23, 2026 at his home in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Fabian, the son of Freeman Whiteshield Sr. and Irene BullBear, born June 25, 1988 in Devils Lake, ND. He attended school at Jeanette Myhre in Bismarck, ND, then moved...
Curtis A. Bracken Sr.
Apr 22, 2026
Curtis's Funeral Service will be live-streamed via YouTube. The livestream address will be posted as soon as available. Here is the link: https://youtube.com/live/VcSNjqcZc5g
Curtis A. Bracken Sr., 83, of Devils Lake ND was with loved ones when he joined Jesus on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.
Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake...
Carol Walford
Apr 14, 2026
Carol M. Walford, 79 of Warwick, ND passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.
Carol Marie Bye, daughter of Harold and Myonne (Johnson) Bye was born on March 7th, 1947, in Thief River Falls MN. The oldest of three children with her brothers Ronald and James. When Carol was a young age, the family moved...
Joseph Sherman
Apr 12, 2026
Joseph John Sherman of Fort Totten ND began his journey to the Spirit World on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND with loving family at his side. He was 45 years old.
The Wake for Joseph will be on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Fort Totten beginning at 5:00 p.m. There will be...
Clayton Henke
Apr 11, 2026
Clayton Henke, 84, of Devils Lake, North Dakota, passed away surrounded by family.
Born on February 10, 1942, to Edward and Elfrieda Henke, Clayton spent his life on the family farm in the Penn/Churchs Ferry area until moving to Devils Lake in 1985. Clayton was a farmer through and through. His love for the land wasn’t just a profession; it was...
Jerome Alexander Archambault
Apr 10, 2026
Jerome Alexander Archambault, precious infant son of Kristina Archambault was born on March 4, 2026 in Grand Forks, ND and left for his heavenly home on Friday, April 10, 2026. He was being cared for at his home, rural Fort Totten by loving, devoted family and HIA Hospice.
Our sweet Jerome was born in Grand Forks and soon transferred to the...
Ulysses S. Jones
Apr 8, 2026
The Funeral Service will be live-streamed at Facebook.com/riverlife.com
Visitation will be today starting at 2:20 p.m. with the Funeral Service at 4:30 p.m.
Ulysses S. Jones was born February 5, 1951. Mr. Jones, as he often preferred to be called, was the fourth of six children born to the union of Ulysses & Eunice Barton Jones in Houston, TX.
Ulysses was 9 years...
Steve Crist
Apr 8, 2026
Steven Dale Crist, 64 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Devils Lake ND
Funeral Services for Steve will be on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake.
Born October 15, 1960 in Rugby ND, the son of Arlen and Janice (Syverson) Crist. He grew up in Devils...
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