Obituaries

JoAnne M. Gust (Kraft, Wentz)

JoAnne M. Gust (Kraft, Wentz)

Oct 22, 2022

JoAnne Marie Gust (Kraft, Wentz) was born on July 12, 1975 to James and Marcia (Berg) Kraft. She was raised and attended school in Devils Lake, graduating from Devils Lake in 1993. She was united in marriage to Wayne Wentz in 1993. They had two children together, Brendan and Timothy (deceased, stillborn).  Wayne passed away from injuries sustained in a...

Beverly "Baby Jean" J. Rainbow

Beverly "Baby Jean" J. Rainbow

Oct 21, 2022

Beverly Jean Rainbow, aka Baby Jean, 45 of Fort Totten, ND passed away on October 21, 2022, at the St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana surrounded by her sister Johanna and nieces.

Beverly was born on July 28, 1977, to the late but beautiful Inez Elaine Robertson and the late Joseph “Sunny” Rainbow. Bev was the youngest of 11 children...

Joan N. Wilhelmi

Joan N. Wilhelmi

Oct 17, 2022

Joan N. Wilhelmi

May 4, 1929 – October 17, 2022

Joan Neidlinger Wilhelmi was born on the farm in Hampden, North Dakota, to Ruth and Harry (Thomas) Neidlinger. Her parents and older brother Adrian, who she called Hon, adored her! She had a very joyous childhood with a closeknit family. Growing up on the farm was a fun adventure with...

Rebecca "Becky" D. Thomas

Rebecca "Becky" D. Thomas

Oct 17, 2022

Rebecca D. “Becky” Thomas, 64 lifelong resident of Devils Lake ND passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022.

Gathering of Family and Friends on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a time of Prayer and Remembrance at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services for Becky will be on Monday, October...

Constance "Connie" K. Nordrum

Constance "Connie" K. Nordrum

Oct 16, 2022

Constance K. “Connie” Nordrum, 74 of Devils Lake passed away at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks ND on Sunday, October 16, 2022.

Connie was born to Deloise (Froelich) and Julie Haugen on August 21, 1948 in Eugene, Oregon. She moved with the family to Devils Lake in the early 1950’s. After graduating from Central High School in 1966, she attended Aaker’s...

Timothy Allen Gee

Timothy Allen Gee

Oct 15, 2022

Timothy Allen Gee, of Devils Lake, North Dakota passed suddenly on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at his home. 

Tim was born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania on June 24, 1969 to Shirley (Graff) and Wayne Gee. Tim was the baby and joined his older brothers Chuck and Darwin at home. He grew up surrounded by family with many aunts, uncles, and...

Katherine Eback

Katherine Eback

Oct 12, 2022

Katherine Eback, 86 Devils Lake ND passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Sunday, October 16, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. Reverend Mr. Jeff...

Arvella M. McKay (Rainbow)

Arvella M. McKay (Rainbow)

Oct 9, 2022

Arvella Marie McKay

“Oŋzinziŋtka Ska Win”

(White Rose Woman)

Arvella “Arv” M. (Rainbow) McKay, 52of Fort Totten ND passed away at her home in the loving care of her husband and Hospice of the Red River Valley on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

There will be visitation at the Fort Totten Recreation Center on Friday, October 14, 2022 beginning at 5:00...

Eugene M. Ames

Eugene M. Ames

Oct 7, 2022

Eugene "Sonny" Ames, passed away 

Eugene Martin Ames was born to Martin and Elsie (Westphal) Ames on September 9, 1929 at the family home in rural Munich, North Dakota.  Many people knew him as Sonny or Gene.  When Gene was around 10 years old, the family moved to the “Forest Grove” farm. Gene helped with the move by herding...

Jolene K. Littlewind

Jolene K. Littlewind

Oct 6, 2022

The Wake for Jolene will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Bdecan Presbyterian Church, rural Tokio with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 p.m.  The procession to Tokio will leave on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. from the City Plaza, Devils Lake. 

Funeral Services will be on Thursday, October 13, 2022...

Lois Weed

Lois Weed

Oct 3, 2022

Lois Weed 85 passed away on October 3 2022. 

Lois was born at the McVille hospital on October 7 1936.  She had an enchanted childhood growing up on Lakeview Farm north of Tolna playing with her sisters especially at her favorite place called Battle Hill.  After finishing primary school in a one room school house, she graduated from Tolna...

Peter Solberg

Peter Solberg

Oct 3, 2022

Peter Carl Solberg, age 85, of Rolette, ND, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at St. Andrew’s Hospital in Bottineau, ND.

Peter Carl Solberg was born on September 6, 1937, to Albert Solberg and Alice (Simonson) Solberg, joining brother Ernest and sister Joän. He grew up on the family farm near Rolette. He graduated Rolette High School in 1955....

April D. Tollefson

April D. Tollefson

Oct 2, 2022

April “Maple Dawn” Tollefson, “Adimani” (Steps On and Keeps On Walking) 27 of Devils Lake and St. Michael ND passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the St. Michael’s Recreation Center beginning at 3:00 p.m.  The procession to St. Michael will leave at...

Karen Ann Longie

Karen Ann Longie

Oct 1, 2022

Karen Ann Longie, 54 of Fort Totten ND was born on November 4, 1967 at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake ND and started her Journey into eternal paradise on Saturday October 1, 2022 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks ND surrounded by loving family, who were at her side.

The Wake Services for Karen will be on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at...

Lance "Mahto" Ross

Lance "Mahto" Ross

Sep 29, 2022

Lance began his journey home on Thursday, September 29, 2022.

Lance Mahto Ross was born on February 28, 2003 to Ashley Ross Feather and Owen McKay. He was adopted and raised by his grandparents Solomon and Claudette Ross.  From the day he was born he never left their side. As a baby Mahto was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis. Despite the disadvantages...

Ann M Gangl

Ann M Gangl

Sep 25, 2022

Ann Margaret (Ratto) Gangl, 86 of Devils Lake formerly of Starkweather ND passed away peacefully and entered her Heavenly home on Sunday, September 25, 2022.

Ann was born on July 27, 1936 to Antone and Johanna (Brazzone) Ratto in Alameda, CA. She was the youngest of ten brothers and sisters. At a very young age, her God given talent for...

Tyson Wayne Olson

Tyson Wayne Olson

Sep 25, 2022

Tyson Wayne Olson

“Hotan Ho Wasté”

(Good Voice)

August 29, 1988  ~  September 25, 2022

Tyson made his journey to the Spirit World Sunday, September 25, 2022 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital. He was welcomed home with open arms by his Dad and big brother Troy and the rest of the family members. He was 34 years...

Raymond J. Thompson

Raymond J. Thompson

Sep 23, 2022

Raymond J. Thompson, “Ohinni Iĥa Hoksina” 67 of Grand Forks ND passed away on September 23, 2022 at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks.

Wake Services will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Recreation Center. The procession to St. Michael will leave on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. from the old Walmart.

There...

Linnea L. Krueger

Linnea L. Krueger

Sep 23, 2022

Linnea Lois (Little) Krueger, 59 of Devils Lake, North Dakota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Eventide Care Center.Funeral Services for Linnea will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND at 7:00 p.m. with Reverend Mr. Ken Severinson, Deacon officiating. Visitation will be held two...

Mary M. Halldorson

Mary M. Halldorson

Sep 22, 2022

Mary's funeral service will be live streamed through the Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Devils Lake FACEBOOK page. 

Mary M. Halldorson, 84 of Devils Lake ND passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital with her beloved family at her bedside.

Visitation and gathering of family and friends will be on Wednesday,...