Obituaries

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...

Lorraine Ardis Smith

Lorraine Ardis Smith

May 14, 2021

Lorraine A. Smith, 36 of Belcourt and Fort Totten ND passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center in Minot ND. 

The Wake for Lorraine will be held at the Eagle Heart Log House, in Dunseith ND on Thursday, May 20, 2021 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m.  Clark Peltier will...

MaryLou Tandeski

MaryLou Tandeski

May 13, 2021

Mary Lou Tandeski, 78 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake.  The funeral service for Mary Lou will be on Monday,...

Andrew D. Schwab

Andrew D. Schwab

May 10, 2021

Andrew D. Schwab, 25 of Brocket and Devils Lake ND passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021.

Mass of Christian Burial for Andrew will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Andrew will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at...

Gary M. Thumb

Gary M. Thumb

May 9, 2021

Gary M. Thumb Sr. 72 of rural Warwick ND passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his home. 

Gary Marvin Thumb, son of Martin and Florence (Ironheart) Thumb was born on November 13, 1948 at Fort Totten ND.  He was raised on the Spirit Lake Reservation.  He started working in Montana on various ranches.  He later moved back...

Keith J. Jager

Keith J. Jager

May 8, 2021

Keith J. Jager, 48 of Devils Lake ND passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, May 8, 2021 at his home.

Keith James Jager, was born on November 6, 1972 in Devils Lake ND to Kenny “Papa Smurf” and Betty Ann (Herman) Jager.  He grew up and lived in Devils Lake his entire life.  He was educated in the Devils Lake...

Thaddius O. DeMarce Jr.

Thaddius O. DeMarce Jr.

May 7, 2021

Thaddius DeMarce Jr., 53 of the Spirit Lake Nation passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks ND.

The visitation for Thaddius will be on Sunday, (today) May 16, 2021 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, St. Michael ND from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 p.m.  The procession...

Elaina Lainez Heavenly Angel Rainbow

Elaina Lainez Heavenly Angel Rainbow

May 6, 2021

Elaina Lainez Heavenly Angel Rainbow, our little “Hooka”, precious infant daughter of Daniel Jay. Rainbow and Ashley Ross Feather was born and died on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks ND.

As Elaina’s family we could not wait to bring this beautiful child of God home to Fort Totten. We loved her with all of our...

LaCosta Rose McKay

LaCosta Rose McKay

May 6, 2021

LaCosta Rose McKay, 39 of Moorhead MN and of the Spirit Lake Nation passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Moorhead.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Dakota Baptist Church, Fort Totten from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 p.m.  The...

Leann Rose Fox

Leann Rose Fox

May 4, 2021

Leann R. Fox, “Yellow Corn Silk Woman" 49 of Fort Totten ND passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks ND. 

Leann Rose, precious daughter of Winona (Alberts) and Laidman Fox Sr. was born on August 28, 1971 at Devils Lake ND.  She grew up on the Spirit Lake Nation in the Fort Totten area...

ALBERT FELIX DOGSKIN SR.

ALBERT FELIX DOGSKIN SR.

May 3, 2021

A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY (TOMORROW) MAY 19, 2021 AT 12:00 NOON AT ST. JEROME'S CEMETERY, RURAL FORT TOTTEN.  HE WILL BE LAID TO REST BESIDE HIS SON SHANE.