Obituaries

MARK DEAN GOURD

MARK DEAN GOURD

Dec 7, 2013

Mark “Mazakahomni” Gourd was born, April 12th 1964 in Devils Lake, North Dakota. He was a direct descendent from Chief Wakinyan Duta “Red Thunder”, a full blooded Ihanktonwanna Dakotah of the Seven Campfires. His eldest son was hereditary Chief Waanatan, “Charges his enemy”, a full blooded Ihanktonwanna Dakotah from the Pabaska Band. His eldest son was hereditary Chief Waanatan II,...

CHAD E. WEBER

CHAD E. WEBER

Dec 6, 2013

Chad E. Weber, age 34 formerly of Devils Lake passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 in Wisconsin. Chad Edward was born on May 12, 1979 in Harvey, ND, the son of Kenneth and Linda (Schmitt) Weber. He attended Sweetwater Elementary School, Central Middle School and Devils Lake High School. He also attended Trinity Bible College in Ellendale where he...

JAMES D. REEP

JAMES D. REEP

Dec 6, 2013

James D. Reep, 79 of Devils Lake, formerly of Michigan, ND passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. James was born on July 17, 1934 in Michigan, North Dakota to Sever and Clara Reep. He was raised and attended school in Michigan and after graduation joined the Army. He married Gerry Heath on September 22, 1962 in...

JEAN J. HAMMOND

JEAN J. HAMMOND

Dec 5, 2013

Jean J. Hammond a longtime resident of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Thursday evening, December 5, 2013 at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake with her loving family at her side. She was 86. She went home to her Lord and will spend Christmas and her 67th wedding anniversary with her beloved husband, Walt. Mass of the Resurrection for Jean will...

BEVERLY JOY SCHMIDT

BEVERLY JOY SCHMIDT

Dec 5, 2013

Beverly Joy Schmidt, 79 of Devils Lake, ND went to her eternal home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Home in Lakota, ND. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Beverly Schmidt will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with visitation...

Terry S. Aronson

Terry S. Aronson

Dec 4, 2013

Terry S. Aronson, longtime Farmers Union Insurance Agent passed away on Wednesday morning, December 4, 2013 at Grand Forks, ND. He lived in the Doyon/Devils Lake area and was 71. Funeral Services for Terry will be held on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Rev. Don Reynolds officiating. Burial will be...

Joyce Marie Erickson

Joyce Marie Erickson

Dec 4, 2013

Joyce M. Erickson, 60 of Starkweather, ND passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at the Rolette Community Care Center, Rolette, ND. A Celebration of Joyce’s life will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity-Bergen Lutheran Church, Starkweather, ND with Rev. Robert Buechler officiating. Friends may call at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on...

NICO JAY ROSS

NICO JAY ROSS

Dec 2, 2013

Graveside services will be held for Nico Ross of Fort Totten who passed away on December 2, 2013 at the age of 24 on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Jerome’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Fort Totten. All are welcome to attend and a meal will be served at the Crow Hill Recreation Center following the burial. Nico...

CHRISTINE (YALI) PAULSON

CHRISTINE (YALI) PAULSON

Nov 28, 2013

Christine A. (Yali) Paulson, 69 of Silver Lake, MN formerly of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013 in Minnesota. Graveside services will be held for Christine on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Devils Lake Cemetery. All of Christine’s family and friends are welcome to attend. Christine, daughter of Jacob and Helen...

HERMINIA F. (OWLBOY) BELGARDE

HERMINIA F. (OWLBOY) BELGARDE

Nov 28, 2013

Herminia F. (Owlboy) Belgarde, “Cante’ Wasté Win” meaning, “She Walks with a Generous Heart Woman”, 90, lifelong resident of St. Michael, ND began her journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake surrounded by her loving family. The Wake Services for Herminia will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the...

BETTY J. DIX

BETTY J. DIX

Nov 28, 2013

Betty J. Dix, of Devils Lake, ND formerly of Cando, ND passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. She was 84. Mass of the Resurrection for Betty will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. Fr. C.F. Wilhelm will celebrate the Mass and...

JOHANNA J. "Jenny" BERTSCH

JOHANNA J. "Jenny" BERTSCH

Nov 23, 2013

Johanna J. Bertsch, 96 of Devils Lake ND, passed away early Saturday morning, November 23, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. Mass of the Resurrection for Johanna will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Devils Lake, with Fr. Matthew Kraemer...

RAYMOND P. EISENZIMMER

RAYMOND P. EISENZIMMER

Nov 19, 2013

Raymond P. Eisenzimmer, 84 of life time resident of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Tuesday evening, November 19, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in the loving care and presence of his family. Mass of the Resurrection for Ray will be held on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with Fr. Matthew Kraemer...

JEANETTE McPHAIL

JEANETTE McPHAIL

Nov 17, 2013

Jeanette McPhail, 84 of Devils Lake, ND, passed away early Sunday morning, November 17,2013 at the Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake. Funeral services for Jeanette will be held Friday, November 22, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Rev. Jeff Nicla officiating. Burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be held at...

Ffalliott Jean Togstad

Ffalliott Jean Togstad

Nov 17, 2013

Ffalliott J. Togstad, 83 of Devils Lake, ND passed away Sunday morning, November 17, 2013 at the Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake. Funeral Services for Ffalliott will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Devils Lake. Rev. Jamie Desai will officiate and Ffalliott will be laid to rest beside her husband Joel...

James R. Beckstrand

James R. Beckstrand

Nov 16, 2013

James R. “Jim” Beckstrand, lifelong resident, farmer and rancher of rural Warwick, ND passed away at his home on Saturday evening, November 16, 2013. He was 62 years of age. Funeral Services for Jim will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the River of Life, Assembly of God Church in Devils Lake. Visitation will be...

ISADORE "IZZY" F. LaFLEUR JR.

ISADORE "IZZY" F. LaFLEUR JR.

Nov 16, 2013

Isadore F. “Izzy” LaFleur Jr., a longtime resident and businessman of Devils Lake passed away on Saturday morning, November 16, 2013 at the Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake in the love and care of his family. He was 90 years of age. Funeral Services for Izzy will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Our...

Mavis A. Stromme

Mavis A. Stromme

Nov 14, 2013

Mavis A. Stromme, 77 of West Fargo, formerly of the Doyon/Crary area of North Dakota passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Sheyenne Crossing Skilled Care in West Fargo, ND. Mass of the Resurrection for Mavis will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with Fr. Matthew Kraemer celebrating the...

DONRAY GUY SR.

DONRAY GUY SR.

Nov 14, 2013

Donray Guy Sr., our beloved Dad,, Brother, Grandpa, Uncle, Cousin and Dear Friend began his journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at his home in Fort Yates, ND. The Wake for Donray will be held at the Dakotah Oyate Lutheran Church, rural Tokio, ND on Wednesday, November 20th beginning at 5:00 p.m. The procession to Tokio...

MAGDALENA M. "MAGGIE" WOITTE

MAGDALENA M. "MAGGIE" WOITTE

Nov 14, 2013

Magdalena M. Burgard Woitte “Maggie” 82, of Balfour ND died Thursday, November 14, 2013. Maggie passed away peacefully at the Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake, ND Funeral Services for Maggie will be held on Thursday November 21 at 10:00am at the Drake United Methodist Church, Drake, ND. Rev. Paul Gunderson, interim Pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the...