Obituaries

Rose E. Heintz

Rose E. Heintz

Jun 25, 2021

Rose Heintz, 104 of Devils Lake ND passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at Eventide Devils Lake Care Center. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Devils Lake with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating the Mass.  Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. ...

Lawson Roger Thumb

Lawson Roger Thumb

Jun 24, 2021

Lawson Roger Thumb, precious son of Levi Thumb and Lisa Robertson was born sleeping on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 1:25 a.m. at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks ND. 

His family was so looking forward to bringing this little one home to Oberon to become the newest part of their loving family. 

This beloved child of God is...

Donald P. Wold

Donald P. Wold

Jun 21, 2021

Donald P. Wold, 95 of Starkweather ND passed away on Monday morning, June 21, 2021 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake ND.

Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.  The Rosary and Scripture Service will be at the Assumption of Mary Catholic Church in...

Geoffrey S. Leftbear

Geoffrey S. Leftbear

Jun 17, 2021

Geoffrey Scott Leftbear, 28 of Woodlake ND passed away Thursday, June 17th, 2021, rural Warwick ND.

Geoff was born February 5th, 1993 in Devils Lake ND, the son of Susan Leftbear and Steven Redfox Sr.  He grew up in the Woodlake Area and attended the Four Winds Community School.  He played football and basketball throughout his school years.  He then...

Brian W. Langton

Brian W. Langton

Jun 17, 2021

Brian W. Langton, 65 of Southam ND passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

Funeral Services for Brian will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with Reverend JoHanna Bucholz, Pastor Our Savior’s Lutheran Church officiating.  Burial will be in the Devils...

Fred J. Biri

Fred J. Biri

Jun 17, 2021

Fred J. Biri, 90 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Lakota Good Samaritan Care Center. 

A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Ansgar Cemetery, rural Edmore with Reverend Jim Paulson officiating. 

Fred Biri was born in Edmore ND on September 24, 1930,...

Whitney J. White

Whitney J. White

Jun 12, 2021

Whitney J. “TRAX” White, 36 of Fort Totten ND passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

Gathering of Family and Friends and Time of Remembrance and Prayer will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND with burial in...

CJ Bloomquist

CJ Bloomquist

Jun 12, 2021

Curtis James (CJ) Bloomquist

November 2, 1952 – June 12, 2021

There is an old saying: “Live like someone left the gate open!” That is exactly the way CJ lived his life.  Full of energy & kicking his heels up for the majority of his years.  He loved life, his family, his friends, his life partner and especially, his Lord...

William "Bill" J. Monette

William "Bill" J. Monette

Jun 10, 2021

William J. "Bill" Monette, 80 of Sheyenne formerly of Belcourt ND passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Eventide Heartland Care Center in the loving care of his family. 

Mass of Christian Burial for Bill will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with the Very Reverend...

Felicia Jean Cavanaugh``

Felicia Jean Cavanaugh``

Jun 8, 2021

Felicia Jean Cavanaugh "Nagi Wiyakpe Win" (Her Spirit Shines), 42 of the Spirit Lake Nation passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in St. Michael, ND.

The wake for Felicia will be held on Tuesday June 14, 2021 at the Fort Totten Recreation Center beginning at 5:00pm with a Time of Remembrance and Rosary at 7:00pm.

The procession to Fort...

Donna R. Whitetail

Donna R. Whitetail

Jun 4, 2021

Donna Rae Whitetail, “Nagi Wasaka Win” (Strong Spirit Woman), 53 of Fort Totten ND passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

The Wake for Donna will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Fort Totten Recreation Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service and Time of Remembrance at...

Marie A. Reardon

Marie A. Reardon

Jun 3, 2021

Marie Ann Reardon, 88 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Essentia Health, Fargo ND.

Mass of Christian Burial for Marie will be on Monday, June 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating the Mass.  Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery....

Myron J. Spotted Horse

Myron J. Spotted Horse

May 31, 2021

Myron R. Spotted Horse “Pte Bdoka Duta” (Red Bull) 59 of Fort Totten ND passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family on Monday, May 31, 2021.

The Wake for Myron will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Fort Totten Recreation Center with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00...

Karen E. Nick

Karen E. Nick

May 30, 2021

Karen Nick, 67 of Devils Lake ND passed away at her home on Sunday morning, May 30, 2021.

Karen Elizabeth, daughter of Jack and Bernadine (Haley) Egerer was born on January 3, 1954 at Norfolk, Virginia. Shortly after, her family moved to St Louis, MO where she was raised. She graduated from Hazelwood Central High School in Hazelwood MO with...

Vivian "Dolly" M. Lohnes

Vivian "Dolly" M. Lohnes

May 29, 2021

Vivian “Dolly” M. Lohnes, “Sunkawakan ob Waci Winyan” (Dances Among the Horses) 73 of the Spirit Lake Nation passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks ND.

The family will honor Dolly's wishes and there will be no Wake Service.  Mass of Christian Burial for Dolly will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at...

Lawrence "Larry" J. LaFrombois

Lawrence "Larry" J. LaFrombois

May 28, 2021

Lawrence James “Larry” LaFrombois, 81, formerly of Devils Lake, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 in the loving care of his son in Fargo, ND

Larry was born on April 11, 1940 at Devils Lake ND, the son of Stanley and Mary (Seykora) LaFrombois.  He attended St. Mary’s Academy and graduated from Devils Lake High School in 1958. 

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Thomas "Thom" E. Finnegan

Thomas "Thom" E. Finnegan

May 25, 2021

Thomas E. Finnegan, 72 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Tuesday morning, May 25, 2021 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital with loving family at his side.

Thomas Edward Finnegan was born on February 24, 1949 in Beardstown, Illinois the son of Thomas and Lillian A. (Tucker) Finnegan.  He was reared and educated in Illinois, graduating from...

James "Jim" A. Bachmeier

James "Jim" A. Bachmeier

May 24, 2021

James A. “Jim” Bachmeier, 60 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital. 

Graveside Services for Jim will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Devils Lake ND.  All friends and family welcome.

James Allen Bachmeier, son of Wendelyn and...

Kenneth A. Larson

Kenneth A. Larson

May 22, 2021

 

Kenneth “Ken” Larson, 76 of Doyon and Devils Lake ND passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo ND.

Funeral Services for Ken will be on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake ND with Reverend Jim Paulson officiating.  Fireman’s Honors will be accorded by the Devils...

Kari Ann Whitetail

Kari Ann Whitetail

May 22, 2021

Kari A. Whitetail, 35 of the Spirit Lake Nation, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. 

Visitation will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 p.m.   The Funeral Service...