Obituaries

Kenneth McKay

Kenneth McKay

Jul 23, 2022

Kenneth J. McKay, 56 of Fort Totten, ND began his journey to the Spirit World on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at his home in the loving care of his family and Hospice.

Kenneth James, son of Angeline (Brown) and Jesse McKay Sr. began his walk on earth on October 9, 1965 at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake. He spent most of...

Mary M. "Maggie" Moxness

Mary M. "Maggie" Moxness

Jul 21, 2022

Mary "Auntie Maggie" Moxness went to her spiritual home on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at her home in the loving care of her family. 

Mary was born on November 28, 1933 to George and Margaret (Lone Dog) Hunt. With the passing of her mother at the age of three, Maggie spent her childhood growing up with her nieces and...

Connie J. Helle

Connie J. Helle

Jul 15, 2022

Connie J Helle

Connie J (Bender) Helle passed away with her daughters at her side on July 15, 2022, in Devils Lake, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Connie was born on June 28, 1953, in Rapid City, SD, to Lawrence and Adahnell “Joni” Bender. Her father was in the Corp of Engineers and she spent her childhood in South...

James "Jim" R. Fuhrer

James "Jim" R. Fuhrer

Jul 13, 2022

You may live-stream Jim's service at YouTube-then search bethelchurchdevilslake.  

 

James R. Fuhrer, 71 of Devils Lake ND passed away at the Ave Marie Care Center, Jamestown ND on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. 

Jim was born in Linton, North Dakota, the son of Jake T. and Dorothy (Wenda) Fuhrer and lived on the family farm along the ND-SD...

Bernadette I. Jackson

Bernadette I. Jackson

Jul 12, 2022

Bernadette Inez Robertson Feather Jackson, 43 of Spirit Lake Nation, a strong, caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at her home. 

Berna was born to Thomas Robertson Jr. and Jennifer Feather Drake on January 11, 1979. Berna began her life in Spirit Lake, then traveled from Aberdeen, South Dakota to...

Shirley Kitsch

Shirley Kitsch

Jul 12, 2022

Shirley Marie Kitsch, 89 of rural Garske, ND was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away at Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo ND and entered heaven on the morning of July 12th, 2022, in the loving care of her family.

 Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 16th, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at...

Vivian A. Asleson

Vivian A. Asleson

Jul 1, 2022

Vivian A. Asleson, 82 of Devils Lake Nd passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Vivian Ardell, daughter of Henry and Martha (Madison) Bartholme was born on February 2, 1940, at Devils Lake ND. She grew up here and attended Devils Lake Public School. She called the Lake Region her home her entire...

Mila J. Hornstein

Mila J. Hornstein

Jul 1, 2022

Mila Jean, was born on December 21, 1933 in the small town of Barton, North Dakota, to her very lucky parents Emil and Marion (Dahl) Peterson.  She was born in the doctor’s office as there was no hospital nearby.  Mila had two older sisters and after her younger brother was born, her mother became very ill and passed away. Mila...

David A. Armstrong

David A. Armstrong

Jul 1, 2022

David A. Armstrong, 73 of Rolette ND passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake ND.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rolette ND from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. The Rosary will be led by Reverend Mr....

Lee Wayne English Jr.

Lee Wayne English Jr.

Jun 27, 2022

Lee Wayne English Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on June 27, 2022 at his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota surrounded by his loving family.

Lee was born on December 16, 1968 to Lee Sr. and Marsha English in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Lee attended and graduated from Patrick Henry High School. He then went on to the University of Minnesota...

Denise E. Urvand

Denise E. Urvand

Jun 21, 2022

Denise Urvand, 63, of Devils Lake ND passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. 

Gathering of family and friends on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  Funeral Services on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church...

Patricia "Patty" Ann Knell

Patricia "Patty" Ann Knell

Jun 17, 2022

Patricia Ann Knell

April 17, 1949 – June 17, 2022

Patricia “Patty” Knell, 73, tragically passed away on June 17th, 2022 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks ND.

Patricia’s funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with Reverend Lori Broschat officiating and music by Joyce Carter. Patricia will...

Zion Jayloni Lawrence

Zion Jayloni Lawrence

Jun 17, 2022

Baby Zion Jayloni Lawrence “Hoksina Iyekciza”

June 16, 2022  -  June 17, 2022

Baby Zion Jayloni “Hoksina Iyekciza” Lawrence, was born June 16, 2022 at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck ND to Courtney Lawrence, weighing 11.3 ounces. During his short time on earth, he gave his doctors and nurses a hard time. He was a true fighter and loved to hear...

Maurice "Morris" L. Schwan

Maurice "Morris" L. Schwan

Jun 13, 2022

Maurice L. “Morris” Schwan, age 89 passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

Visitation will be on Thursday, June 16th at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m.  There will be a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Honor...

Allen N. Petrick

Allen N. Petrick

Jun 12, 2022

Allen Norman Petrick was born October 27, 1969, in Minot to Jane Larson and Norman Petrick. Al spent his early years in Minot, before moving to Arizona to live with his mom where he attended elementary school. He spent his summers, in Makoti, with his dad at his grandparents’ farm. He moved to Makoti to attend high school where he...

Donald M. Anderson

Donald M. Anderson

Jun 11, 2022

Donald Mark Anderson

July 25, 1950- June 11, 2022

Don Anderson was born in Devils Lake at Mercy Hospital to Marion (Pedersen) and Martin Anderson. He attended the Devils Lake school system. Don married Sheryl Corrigan on March 3, 1972. They lived in Valley City and Jamestown for a few years before moving back to Devils Lake. Don held a...

Lois J. Reardon

Lois J. Reardon

Jun 9, 2022

Lois J. Reardon, 91, formerly of Webster, ND, passed away in the early morning hours of June 9, 2022, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND.

Lois Jean, the daughter of Joseph and Mildred Scully, was born on December 14, 1930, in Valley City, ND. She attended grade and high school in Valley City and graduated from Valley City...

Byrdia M. Spidahl

Byrdia M. Spidahl

Jun 7, 2022

Byrdia M. Spidahl, 84, Devils Lake ND died June 7, 2022, in Arborview Nursing Home in Wisconsin Rapids WI under the care of Heartland Hospice.

Funeral Services for Byrdia will be held on July 25, 2022 at 11:00am with Rev. Reuben Schnaidt officiating, Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake Monday 7/25 9:00-11:00am with funeral following...

Dr. Earl "Ike" Isakson

Dr. Earl "Ike" Isakson

Jun 1, 2022

I am so very sorry to inform you that due to a technical glitch, we were unable to secure the video of Dr. Isakson's Masonic Service.  Again my deepest apologies. Gilbertson Funeral Home 

Dr. Earl B. Isakson (Ike) passed away on Wednesday, June 1st, 2022, at the Good Shepard Assisted Living Facility in Mesa Az at the age of...

Daniel P. Senger

Daniel P. Senger

May 29, 2022

Daniel Patrick Senger, 27 of Grand Forks and Devils Lake ND passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Grand Forks.  May he rest in peace.

Funeral Services for Daniel will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Devils Lake ND with Reverend Michael Suelzle officiating. Burial will be in the Devils...