Obituaries

LEONARD G. BOEHMER

LEONARD G. BOEHMER

Jul 3, 2011

On JULY 3, Heaven got a little bit sweeter. Leonard G. Boehmer, 83 of Edmore, ND passed away on Sunday afternoon, July 3, 2011 at the Heartland Care Center in the loving care of his family and Mercy Hospice. Funeral Services for Leonard will be held on Friday, July 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, Edmore, ND....

Leonore C. Eversvik

Leonore C. Eversvik

Jul 2, 2011

Leonore C. Eversvik, 89 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Saturday evening, July 2, 2011 at the Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake. Mass of Christian Burial for Leonore will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. Fr. Charles Leute will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in the...

ANN MARIE 'AMY' SKADSEM

ANN MARIE 'AMY' SKADSEM

Jul 2, 2011

Ann M. Skadsem, 63 of Doyon, ND passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Center, Devils Lake surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services for Ann will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will also be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00...

NEIL K. ELVERUD

NEIL K. ELVERUD

Jul 1, 2011

Neil K. Elverud, 57 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on July 1, 2011 in Sanford Health’s Palliative Care Unit from a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation on Wednesday will be...

ARLIN R. WENTZ

ARLIN R. WENTZ

Jun 25, 2011

Arlin R. Wentz, 54 of Devils Lake, ND left his earthly existence to enter his Lord’s loving arms on Saturday, June 25, 2011 in his home. Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Tuesday (tomorrow) from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. with Ken Severtson leading the...

Wanda Ann Jackson

Wanda Ann Jackson

Jun 19, 2011

Wanda A. Jackson, 43 of Warwick, ND passed on to the Spirit World on Sunday, June 19, 2011. The Wake for Wanda will be held at the Tekakwitha Center, St. Michael on Friday beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 8:00 p.m. The procession to St. Michael will leave at 4:00 p.m. on Friday from the...

Laura Faye Jetty

Laura Faye Jetty

Jun 17, 2011

Laura Faye Jetty, “Win’yan In’yan ka Win” (Running Woman) 42 years old, of the Spirit Lake Nation, passed onto the Spirit World on Friday evening, June 17, 2011 at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake. The Wake for Laura will be held at Tekakwitha Center, St. Michael on Thursday beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 8:00 p.m....

Ron M. Johnson

Ron M. Johnson

Jun 15, 2011

Ronald M. “Ron” Johnson, 56 a long time businessman from Devils Lake, ND passed away at Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. Funeral Services for Ron are being held on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake. Rev. Jeff Nicla will officiate and burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery. Visitation...

GLORIA R. BURKHARD

GLORIA R. BURKHARD

Jun 10, 2011

Gloria R. Burkhard, 74 of Devils Lake, ND died on Friday morning, June 10, 2011 at Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake with loving family at her side. Mass of Christian Burial for Gloria will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. Fr. Dale Kinzler will celebrate the Mass and burial...

MARY T. VOLK

MARY T. VOLK

Jun 9, 2011

Mary T. Volk, 95 of Devils Lake formerly of the Southam/Crary area of North Dakota passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Center, Devils Lake. Mass of Christian Burial for Mary will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. Fr. Dale Kinzler will celebrate the...

STEPHANIE ANN NELSON

STEPHANIE ANN NELSON

Jun 7, 2011

Stephanie Ann Nelson, 27 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Red Willow Lake in Griggs County as a result of injuries sustained in an ATV accident. A celebration of the precious life of Stephanie will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Devils Lake on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev....

SHARON LEA ANDERSON

SHARON LEA ANDERSON

Jun 6, 2011

Sharon Lea Anderson, 62, passed away peacefully in her home in Oberon on June 6th, 2011. Visitation for Sharon will be held at Gilbertson Funeral Home in Devils Lake on Thursday, June 9th from 5pm to 8pm with a service to begin at 7pm. Pastor Paul Young and Pastor Robert Greywater Jr. will officiate. Funeral services will be held at...

Wesley "Gussy" Scott Bigtrack Jr.

Wesley "Gussy" Scott Bigtrack Jr.

May 28, 2011

Wesley S. BigTrack Jr., 15 of St. Michael, ND passed away at his home on Saturday, May 28, 2011. The Wake for Wesley will be held at St. Michael’s Recreation Center, St. Michael, ND on Sunday, June 5, 2011 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. The procession to St. Michael will leave at...

William "Bill" Trottier Sr.

William "Bill" Trottier Sr.

May 27, 2011

William “Bill” Trottier Sr. 95 of Devils Lake formerly of St. John, ND passed away on Friday, May 27, 2011 at the Rolette Community Care Center, Rolette, ND with family at his side. Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. and at St. Joachim Catholic Church, Rolla, ND...

Charlotte Muehlen Vejtasa

Charlotte Muehlen Vejtasa

May 25, 2011

Charlotte (Lottie) Muehlen Vejtasa, 86, passed away on May 25, 2011 at Scottsdale, Arizona. Charlotte was born in St. Wendel, Saar, Germany as Charlotte Rose Marta Schorr to Jacob and Rosina Schorr. Charlotte attended college in Mannheim. In 1949, Charlotte came to America to learn the English language and to escort her cousin, Marie Jene. Marie’s brother was a Catholic...

Destiny "Des" Jane Shaw-DuBois

Destiny "Des" Jane Shaw-DuBois

May 21, 2011

Destiny Jane Shaw-DuBois “Des” “Wicunhpi O’ta Winyan” (Many Stars Woman) 9 year old of St. Michael, ND went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 21, 2011. She died at her home in St. Michael. A Wake for Des will be held on Monday, May 30, 2011 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Fort Totten Recreation Center. The...

Dorrene Ellen Konzak

Dorrene Ellen Konzak

May 21, 2011

Dorrene Ellen Konzak passed on Saturday, May 21st, 2011 after a prolonged illness at Hospice of the Valley, Chandler, Arizona. She was 85 years old. Dorrene was born in Rock Lake, North Dakota on October 27, 1925. She was the daughter of William and Ethel (Rowe) Putman. Dorrene married Richard Konzak on July 24th, 1947 in Fargo, North Dakota. They...

Travis "Baby Trav" Lee DuBois Jr.

Travis "Baby Trav" Lee DuBois Jr.

May 21, 2011

Travis Lee DuBois Jr. “Baby Trav” “Hahaka Mani Hoksina” (Walking Elk Boy) 6 year old of St. Michael, ND went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 21, 2011. He died at his home in St. Michael. A Wake for Baby Trav will be held on Monday, May 30, 2011 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Fort Totten...

KEITH "PETE" R. VILANDRE

KEITH "PETE" R. VILANDRE

May 20, 2011

Keith “Pete” R. Vilandre, 74 of Devils Lake formerly of Crary, ND passed away on Friday morning, May 20, 2011 at his home in the care of his family and Mercy Hospice. Mass of Christian Burial for Pete will be on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. Fr. Dale Kinzler will celebrate...

MARION JOYCE ANDERSON

MARION JOYCE ANDERSON

May 20, 2011

Marion J. Anderson, 82 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Friday morning, May 20, 2011 at Mercy Hospital with her family at her bedside. Funeral Services for Marion will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m....