Obituaries

Georgine L. Miller

Georgine L. Miller

Mar 15, 2023

Georgine L. Miller, age 99 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd of New Rockford, ND.

Georgine Loraine Polak was born July 3, 1923 in Michigan, ND, the daughter of the late James and Helen (Rose) Polak.  She grew up in Whitman, ND.  She was united in marriage...

Gary A. Pankratz

Gary A. Pankratz

Mar 14, 2023

Gary Allen Pankratz

Gary Allen Pankratz, 84, of Devils Lake (formerly of Munich), ND, passed on to eternal rest with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 14th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Salem Bible Church in Munich, ND.  A gathering and visitation will...

Susan Kay Otto

Susan Kay Otto

Mar 10, 2023

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND on June 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. A time of fellowship will follow the service at the Cobblestone Inn in Devils Lake. 

Susan Kay Otto 71 of Devils Lake ND passed away peacefully in her home at Odd Fellows Assisted Living Facility on Friday,...

Beverly Jane Sager

Beverly Jane Sager

Mar 9, 2023

Beverly Jane (Aronson) Sager, 78 of Devils Lake formerly of Crary ND passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

Beverly Jane was born in Devils Lake to Melford and Beatrice (Severtson) Aronson on March 20, 1944. She grew up on the family farm by Crary. She attended her school years at Crary...

Jeffrey "Jeff" A. Wahl

Jeffrey "Jeff" A. Wahl

Mar 9, 2023

Jeffrey (Jeff) Allen Wahl, 58, of Devils Lake, ND passed away of natural causes on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital. 

A celebration of life will be held at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 5 pm-7 pm for any family and friends wishing to attend, followed by...

Terry "Pickle" C. Walter

Terry "Pickle" C. Walter

Mar 8, 2023

Terry C. Walter, 64 of Hamar ND passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his home.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Friday, March 17th at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with funeral services on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Warwick Public School. Burial...

Suzette Lynn Tree Top

Suzette Lynn Tree Top

Mar 4, 2023

Suzette Lynn Tree Top, “Cánte Omakiya Win” (Helpful Hearted Woman) passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

Our beloved baby sister and mother was born to the late David Tree Top Sr. and Marie Phillips-Thomas, one of the Cekpas born on June 8, 1990 in Bismarck, ND. She was the baby of all her...

M. Keith Kurtz

M. Keith Kurtz

Mar 4, 2023

Michael Keith Kurtz, “Keith” passed on to eternal rest at Eventide Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake on March 4th.  

A celebration of life will be March 31st at St Joseph Catholic Church at 3:00. Gathering and visitation will begin at 1:00 with Rosary recited at 2:30. A fellowship meal to follow at the Elks Lodge 1216. A private...

Joann P. Hansen

Joann P. Hansen

Mar 3, 2023

Joann P. Hansen, 91 of Bismarck formerly of Devils Lake ND passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Care Center, Bismarck ND.  Burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery at a later date with no other services.

Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Devils Lake Cemetery. 

Averiel E. Wood

Averiel E. Wood

Mar 3, 2023

Due to severe allergies, please refrain from using perfumes and colognes at any of the services for Averiel.  Thank you so much.  

Averiel E. Wood, 102 of Devils Lake formerly of Warwick ND passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake surrounded by her precious family.

Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson...

Anna Marie Bachmeier

Anna Marie Bachmeier

Mar 2, 2023

Anna Marie Bachmeier, 85 of Devils Lake passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo ND.

Anna Marie Jager was born on October 1, 1937 to Fred and Rose (Schiele) Jager in Devils Lake ND. She grew up on the family farm, northeast of Devils Lake and attended the Ontario Township School. 

Anna Marie...

Donald "Don" W. Brintnell

Donald "Don" W. Brintnell

Mar 2, 2023

Donald W. “Don” Brintnell, 88 of Devils Lake passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital. 

A visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and will continue at the church one hour prior to the funeral service...

Dean H. Stenseth

Dean H. Stenseth

Mar 2, 2023

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR DEAN WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023 AT THE GILBERTSON FUNERAL HOME, DEVILS LAKE, ND AT 10:00 A.M. WITH BURIAL IN THE DEVILS LAKE CEMETERY. 

 

Dean Harold Stenseth10/25/

Dean Harold Stenseth passed away peacefully at the age of 82 years. He was born on October 25, 1940, to Harold and Alice...

Mark Fassett

Mark Fassett

Feb 28, 2023

Mark L. Fassett, 54 of Fort Totten, ND passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in the loving care of his family.

A Wake will be at the Dakota Baptist Church, Fort Totten on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 p.m.  The procession to Fort Totten...

Joyce Eileen Kavanaugh

Joyce Eileen Kavanaugh

Feb 28, 2023

Joyce Eileen Kavanaugh, 97 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake.

Joyce Eileen Kavanaugh was born in Parshall, North Dakota and resided in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Joyce was a lifelong educator and learner having earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Education at the University...

Francis "Punch" T. Roulette Sr.

Francis "Punch" T. Roulette Sr.

Feb 25, 2023

Francis “Punch” Tony Roulette Sr., 62 of St. Michael ND passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at his home.

Funeral Services for Francis will be held at St. Michael’s Recreation Center on Saturday, March 4, 2023. A procession to St. Michael will leave at 8:30 a.m. from City Plaza, Devils Lake on Saturday with visitation to be held from...

Wayne Jacobson

Wayne Jacobson

Feb 24, 2023

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR WAYNE HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY,  MARCH 12, 2023 AT 3:00 P.M. AT ST. OLAF.  

 

Wayne A. Jacobson, 74 of Devils Lake formerly of Leeds ND passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake surrounded by his loving family. 

Funeral Services for Wayne will be held on Saturday,...

Brent A. Putnam

Brent A. Putnam

Feb 21, 2023

Brent Allen Putnam   June 10th, 1967-February 21st, 2023

On February 27th, 2023, Brent Allen Putnam, age 55, passed away in his home after a long illness. All services for Brent will be celebrated on Monday, February 27th, 2023, at Gilbertson’s Funeral Home, Devils Lake. Viewing of the body will be between 10am to 2pm Deacon Robert Greywater will officiate the...

Norman "Norm" D. Janzen

Norman "Norm" D. Janzen

Feb 20, 2023

Norman Janzen, of Henning, MN (Formerly of Devils Lake, ND

DOB: 01/15/1946:DOD: 02/20/2023

Services will be held in the spring of 2023.

Norman “Norm” David Janzen “The Brownie Man”, age 77, of Henning, Minnesota passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, in Perham Health in Perham, Minnesota.  

Norman was born on January 15, 1946, in Devils Lake, North Dakota...

Kyston Paul Baker

Kyston Paul Baker

Feb 18, 2023

Kyston Paul Baker, (Wapa-ha Wambdi) “Eagle Staff” of St. Michael, ND, 13-month-old, precious son, brother, grandson, great-grandson, nephew, and cousin passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake ND.

Kyston Paul, son of Collin Delorme Sr. and Kenzie Baker was born on January 12, 2022, in Devils Lake ND, and made his home in...