Obituaries

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...

DARLEEN M. YANTES

DARLEEN M. YANTES

Nov 7, 2013

Darleen Church Yantes Darleen M. Yantes, 68 of Brocket formerly of Bisbee and Starkweather, ND passed away at her home on Thursday evening, November 7, 2013 in the loving care of her family and Altru Hospice. The Funeral Service for Darleen will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Lutheran Church of Brocket, ND...

IRENE F. WHITNEY

IRENE F. WHITNEY

Nov 4, 2013

Irene F. Whitney, 87 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Monday, November 4, 2013 at her home. Funeral Services for Irene will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake. Rev. Jeff Nicle, Pastor of St. Olaf Lutheran Church will officiate and burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery....

ALYCE C. SOPER

ALYCE C. SOPER

Nov 1, 2013

Alyce C. Soper of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Friday morning, November 1, 2013 at the Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake, ND. She was 84. There will be a Memorial Service for Alyce on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with burial in the Devils Lake Cemetery. Honorary Bearers for Alyce will be...

SHIRLEY I. MERTENS

SHIRLEY I. MERTENS

Nov 1, 2013

Shirley I. Mertens, of Devils Lake, ND passed away early Friday morning, November 1, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Center, Devils Lake with family at her side. She was 77. Funeral Services for Shirley will be held at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Jeff Nicle will officiate and burial will...

CARLETTA JEAN WALKING EAGLE

CARLETTA JEAN WALKING EAGLE

Oct 31, 2013

Carletta Jean Walking Eagle, 45 of Fort Totten (Crow Hill), ND peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND with her loving family by her side. Funeral Services for Carletta will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Michael, ND at 10:00 A.M. Fr. Charles Leute...

Beatrice Jetty Abrahamson

Beatrice Jetty Abrahamson

Oct 30, 2013

Beatrice (Jetty) Abrahamson, 82 of Devils Lake formerly of St. Michael and Langdon, ND passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Center, Devils Lake. Funeral Services for Beatrice will be held on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tekakwitha Center at St. Michael with Fr. Dale Kinzler officiating. Graveside Services for Beatrice will...

Elsie M. Halvorson

Elsie M. Halvorson

Oct 30, 2013

Elsie M. Halvorson, 92 of Devils Lake formerly of the Starkweather area of ND passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Center, Devils Lake. Funeral Services for Elsie will be held on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake. Rev. Jeff Nicla will officiate and Elsie will be laid...

SHAYLA LEIGH (ROSS) FEATHER

SHAYLA LEIGH (ROSS) FEATHER

Oct 29, 2013

Shayla L. (Ross) Feather, of Fort Totten, ND our beloved wife, mother, granddaughter, sister, aunt, cousin and dear friend began her journey to the Spirit World on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Shayla was 24 years old and died at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake. A Wake for Shayla will be held at the Fort Totten Recreation Center on Monday, November 4th...

Pearl Lillian Rude

Pearl Lillian Rude

Oct 27, 2013

Pearl L. Rude, 87 of Devils Lake formerly of the Tolna area, North Dakota passed away on Sunday morning, October 27, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Center, Devils Lake with loving family at her side. Funeral Services for Pearl will be held at the Sigdal Lutheran Church, rural Tolna on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. John...

ORVILLE LEE STINKEOWAY

ORVILLE LEE STINKEOWAY

Oct 26, 2013

Orville L. Stinkeoway, “Papa O” of Starkweather, ND passed away on Sunday morning, October 27, 2013 at his home. He was 65. Mass of the Resurrection for Orville will be held at the Assumption of Mary Catholic Church, Starkweather, ND on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Anthony Hession and Fr. Matthew Pamplaniyil concelebrating the Mass. Burial...

ARDIS ELAINE TONN-DRADER

ARDIS ELAINE TONN-DRADER

Oct 25, 2013

Ardis E. Tonn Drader, 63 of Devils Lake formerly of New Rockford, ND passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Funeral Services for Ardis will be held on Friday, November 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with Rev. Jeff Nicla officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Home...

IRENE V. KOEHN

IRENE V. KOEHN

Oct 24, 2013

Irene V. Koehn, 92 of Devils Lake formerly of Egeland and Munich, ND passed away on Thursday morning, October 24, 2013 at the Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake with family at her bedside. Funeral Services for Irene will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Munich on Monday, October 28, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. She will be laid to rest in...

JASON BENEDICT FEATHER SR.

JASON BENEDICT FEATHER SR.

Oct 24, 2013

Jason Benedict Feather Sr. “Wambdi Wiyaka” (Eagle Feather) of Fort Totten, our beloved son, Dad, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew and cousin began his journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. He was 37. The Wake for Jason will be held at the Fort Totten Recreation Center on Thursday, October 31, 2013...

LAWRENCE SCHMIDT

LAWRENCE SCHMIDT

Oct 23, 2013

Larry D. Schmidt, 58 of Lakewood passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 3013 at his home. Larry, son of Michael and Lavonne (Krogfoss) Schmidt was born on June 30, 1955 at Devils Lake, ND where he was also reared and educated. Larry joined the United States Navy on August 28, 1972 and served as a Boiler Technician on a ship...

VIOLET MAY FOURNIER

VIOLET MAY FOURNIER

Oct 16, 2013

Violet May Fournier, “Wiwakphapa Mini Win” (Sparkling Water Woman) began her journey to the Spirit World on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at her home at rural Fort Totten, ND Violet’s family will bring her home on Sunday, October 20th at 4:00 p.m. to be with them until Monday, October 21st, 2013 when Violet will be brought to the Fort Totten...