Obituaries

Timothy Bartlett

Timothy Bartlett

Dec 24, 2023

Timothy Bartlett, 71 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on December 24, 2023 at Eventide Heartland Care Center.

No services are planned at this time. 

Alpha J. Lang

Alpha J. Lang

Dec 18, 2023

Alpha J. Lang of Devils Lake ND passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Eventide Heartland Care Center, surrounded by family and friends.

There will be a gathering of family and friends next Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service and time of sharing and remembrance at...

Albert Loren Jallo, Jr.

Albert Loren Jallo, Jr.

Dec 17, 2023

Albert L. Jallo Jr., 86 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with a time of celebration to continue at the Devils Lake Elks Lodge following the service....

James Kemp

James Kemp

Dec 15, 2023

Jim was born on November 22, 1942 in Pembina County, North Dakota to Elwood and Mae (Middleton) Kemp. He grew up in rural Hamilton on the farm. Jim graduated from Crookston Ag High School. After attending college in Bottineau, Fargo and Seattle, he returned to Hamilton where he farmed with his two brothers.

On November 15, 1980, Jim was married...

Maxine M. Erickstad

Maxine M. Erickstad

Dec 15, 2023

 

Maxine M. Erickstad, of Starkweather ND passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the age of 88.

Visitation at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND on Thursday, December 21, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 5:00 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, December 22, 2023 at...

Irene Patricia Ruhl

Irene Patricia Ruhl

Dec 7, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of

Irene Patricia Ruhl (Pat)

Pat was born April 5th 1933 in Liverpool, England to Irene Daisy (Davies) Beswick and Harry Beswick. She passed from this life, December 7th, 2023 into God’s Kingdom to be welcomed by her loving family members who proceeded her.

 

Pat grew up in Liverpool, England during WWII. She would tell...

Helen G. Weed

Helen G. Weed

Dec 3, 2023

 

Helen's service will be live-streamed via    facebook.com/stolafdevilslake

 

 

Helen G. Weed, 95 of Devils Lake ND passed away early Sunday morning, December 3, 2023, at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

 

Funeral Services for Helen will be on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Reverend...

Robert "Bob" L. Sailor

Robert "Bob" L. Sailor

Dec 2, 2023

Robert L. Sailor, age 71, and known to many as (Pudge), passed away December 2, 2023 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. He was born on July 24, 1952 in Devils Lake to Phyllis (Tufsrud) and Ray Sailor. He was raised in Rural Devils Lake all of his life, with five brothers and two sisters.

 

                On May...

Donald Meyer

Donald Meyer

Nov 29, 2023

On November 29, 2023 Donald (Don) Meyer, age 67, died peacefully at the CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Devils Lake, ND after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and supported by so many members of his Devil’s Lake community in his last days.

Don was born April 16, 1956, to Wallace and Margaretta Meyer in Hillsboro,...

Zelma I. Paul

Zelma I. Paul

Nov 27, 2023

 

Sally Paul

(Mahpiya Kuta Win)

Beneath the Sky Woman

Zelma Ida Paul "Sally", 67 of the Fargo/Moorhead area passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Essentia Health surrounded by her loving family.

Zelma Ida Paul was born on April 10, 1956 in Devils Lake ND the daughter of Etta Redfox. She was raised by her grandparents Gertrude (RedCrow)...

Richard J. Heisler

Richard J. Heisler

Nov 27, 2023

Richard James Heisler

  Heisler, Richard J. Born August 5th, 1935, in Esmond, ND, lost his battle with leukemia on November 27, 2023   Heisler, Richard J. Born August 5th, 1935, in Esmond, ND, was a devoted husband and father, known for his hard work, self-taught mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and carpentry skills. Growing up as the eldest son of...

DeWayne Richard Pfau

DeWayne Richard Pfau

Nov 23, 2023

Will be live-streamed on Facebook.com/stjosephdvl on Monday, December 4, 2023

 

DeWayne Richard Pfau, 78 of Cottonwood, AZ passed away Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Montecito Care Center in Mesa AZ.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture...

David Peder Sebelius

David Peder Sebelius

Nov 20, 2023

 

David Peder Sebelius, aged 67, of Leeds, peacefully transitioned to the eternal world on November 20, 2023, following a courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy.

Born on May 16, 1956, to Manvil and Dorothy (Gebeke) Sebelius of rural Dunseith, ND, David was baptized and confirmed at Willow Creek Lutheran Church in Overly, ND. He proudly graduated from Dunseith High...

Mark Mahlon Restemayer

Mark Mahlon Restemayer

Nov 20, 2023

 

Mark Mahlon Restemayer, 55, of Devils Lake, North Dakota, passed away on November 20, 2023. Born on July 16, 1968, in Grafton, North Dakota to Sterling and Mae (Werven) Restemayer, Mark was a beloved member of his many communities.

Mark was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back without hesitation. He had a...

Sheldon Lee DogSkin

Sheldon Lee DogSkin

Nov 19, 2023

 

In loving memory of our son, lil brother, dad, uncle, and friend.

Sheldon Lee Dogskin began his journey here on earth on July 29, 1989 in Devils Lake, born to his mother Catherine TwoHearts and his dad, the late Albert “Sha” Dogskin. On November 19, 2023, Sheldon began his journey to the Spirit World.

Sheldon was a very handsome,...

Robert LaMotte

Robert LaMotte

Nov 17, 2023

Robert D. “Bob” LaMotte, a hardworking and dedicated man, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023, at his home in Devils Lake, ND. Born on June 11, 1940, in McVille, ND, to Lector and Caroline (Halverson) LaMotte, Bob led a remarkable life filled with accomplishments, love for his family, and a vibrant involvement in his community.From an early age, Bob...

Cassandra Leigh McDonald

Cassandra Leigh McDonald

Nov 11, 2023

 

Cassandra “Cassie” Leigh McDonald, beloved Daughter, Mother, and Friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10th, 2023 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. She was surrounded in love by her Mom Evie, Sisters Angela, Heather and Nellie, Brother Damian; Aunts Swadeau, Molly, Aggie, Nola, Grandma Dinah, and Father Kevin Lorsung.

Cassie was born on July 16th, 1988 to...

Clifford Littlewind

Clifford Littlewind

Nov 8, 2023

Clifford J. Littlewind, 67 of Fort Totten ND passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Trinity Medical Center in Minot, ND

A Wake and Prayer Service will be on Crowhill Wellness Center, rural Fort Totten on Thursday, November 16, 2023 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 p.m. The procession will leave from...

Lowell Gene Hanson

Lowell Gene Hanson

Nov 6, 2023

 

Burial for Lowell will be held on Saturlday, November 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Norman Free Lutheran Cemetery, rural Tioga, ND

 

 

Tribute to the life of Lowell Gene Hanson

Lowell Gene Hanson was born to Gilbert and Eleanor (Farstad) Hanson in Dayton, Ohio on June 23, 1944, and left this earth early on November 6,...

Ferne Marie Brannan

Ferne Marie Brannan

Nov 5, 2023

 

 

Ferne M Brannan, 92 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital with loving family at her bedside.

Ferne Marie, daughter of Edwin and Marguerite (Boatz) Bonn was born on November 1, 1931, at Mylo ND. She grew up on the family farm in the Mylo...