Obituaries

Easton Reign Schmiess

Easton Reign Schmiess

May 3, 2021

Easton Reign Schmiess, precious infant son of Eric and Cassey (Breyer) Schmiess of Munich, ND was born on May Day, May 1, 2021 and passed away on Monday, May 3 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo ND. 

This precious child of God was loved from the moment we knew of his existence.  His time with us on this...

Sharon M. Midstokke

Sharon M. Midstokke

Apr 27, 2021

Sharon M. Midstokke, 61 of Maddock ND passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Eventide of Moorhead, MN.  

Sharon Marie Midstokke was born on January 29th, 1960 to Eugene and Inez Gardell in Poplar, Montana. She grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sharon grew up with her brother, Shane, and her sister, Linda, whom she loved dearly. In 1977...

Melvin B. Tohm

Melvin B. Tohm

Apr 26, 2021

Melvin B. Tohm, 88 of Devils Lake and Calio ND passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Eventide Heartland Care Center in the loving care of his family.

 

Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Friday, April 30, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at...

Holly R. Mawby

Holly R. Mawby

Apr 25, 2021

Holly Rose Mawby

Jan 17, 1963 – April 25th, 2021

Holly Rose Mawby, 58, of Esmond ND, passed away early Sunday morning in her home surrounded by family.

Holly graduated from University of MN Waseca, South Central Technical College, and received a Bachelor’s of Science from Valley City State University. Holly worked for Lake Region Technical College as the Director...

Logan Joe Corday

Logan Joe Corday

Apr 24, 2021

Logan Joe Corday, born the 17th of July, 2005, began his life in Cadillac, Michigan. He started pre-school in Mesick, Michigan, before moving to Cando, North Dakota, in 2011. Logan attended school at North Star High School, a freshman in the Class of 2024. His life was unexpectedly and tragically cut short in the early morning hours of April 24th,...

Karen J. Peterson

Karen J. Peterson

Apr 24, 2021

Karen J. Peterson, 61 a life-long resident of Benson County and an Oberon ND business woman passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her home in the loving care of her family and Hospice.

Visitation for Karen will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with...

Daniel "Frank" R. Nelson

Daniel "Frank" R. Nelson

Apr 17, 2021

Daniel Robert Nelson

Daniel “Frank” Robert Nelson, 58 of Devils Lake, ND, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in the loving care of his family.

Frank was born on June 25, 1962 at Sioux Falls, SD, the son of the late Daniel A. Nelson and Violet A. (Morin) Nelson. He is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of...

Anthony Edward Cavanaugh

Anthony Edward Cavanaugh

Apr 14, 2021

ANTHONY EDWARD CAVANAUGH   (April 19, 1978 – April 14, 2021)

Our brother, father, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend, Anthony “Tony” Cavanaugh, Dancing Owl “Hin Han Waci” of Fort Totten, ND began his heavenly journey on April 14, 2021.

A Rosary service will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church.  The procession...

Judith Kay Lee

Judith Kay Lee

Apr 11, 2021

Judith K. Lee, 76 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Sunday, April 11, 221 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, surrounded by loving family.

Judith “Judy” Van Duyn was born on January 14, 1945 to James and Marjorie (Edwards) VanDuyn in Fargo ND.  The family would call Landa, Maida, Klose, Fargo, and finally, Valley City, home. 

Judy attended Valley...

Georgia K. Stenslie

Georgia K. Stenslie

Apr 11, 2021

Georgia K. Stenslie, 90 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Sunday evening, April 11, 2021 at Eventide Devils Lake.   

Georgia (Ann) was born on August 20, 1930 at Cavalier ND, the daughter of Ernest W. and Edna M. (Roadhouse) Kibler.  She was reared and educated in Cavalier, graduating from Cavalier High School with the class of 1948.  She...

Sheldon "Vince" Vincent

Sheldon "Vince" Vincent

Apr 10, 2021

Sheldon K. “Vince” Vincent, 86 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Saturday evening, April 10, 2021 at his home in the loving care of his family. 

A Celebration of Life Open House for Vince will be held on Wednesday (tomorrow) April 14, 2021 at the VFW Club, Devils Lake ND beginning at 4:30 p.m.  All are welcome to...

Astrid B. Ongstad

Astrid B. Ongstad

Apr 10, 2021

Astrid Braaten Ongstad

On Saturday, April 10, 2021, Astrid Ongstad passed from this earthly life into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior.

Astrid was born December 12, 1929 to Peter and Karine (Hegg) Braaten of rural Tioga on the farm her father homesteaded in 1902, after immigrating from Norway.  Astrid was an only child who had more relatives...

Michael E. Kraft

Michael E. Kraft

Apr 9, 2021

Michael Edward Kraft, 82 of Devils Lake, ND passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Friday afternoon, April 9th, 2021 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake.

Michael E. Kraft (Mike), the son of John and Aloisia (Sander) Kraft, was born on October 28th, 1938 in St. Michael, ND. He lived and attended school in St. Michael. Mike was...

Frances Mary Shaffer

Frances Mary Shaffer

Apr 9, 2021

Frances M. Shaffer, 85 a life-long resident of Devils Lake ND passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Eventide Devils Lake Care Center with loving family at her side. Mass of Christian Burial for Frances will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Reverend Steven Wirth celebrating the Mass. Frances...

Carol H. Montee

Carol H. Montee

Apr 6, 2021

Carol H. Montee, 81 of Devils Lake formerly of Lebanon and O’Fallon Illinois passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the Odd Fellows Home in the loving care of her family and the caring staff Odd Fellows staff.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at...

Justin Travis McKay

Justin Travis McKay

Apr 5, 2021

Justin Travis McKay precious son of Robbie McKay and Justin Schlepp was born and died on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks ND.

Funeral Services for Justin will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Reverend Paul Schuster officiating.  Justin will be laid to rest beside his...

Darrett Andrew Mudgett Sr.

Darrett Andrew Mudgett Sr.

Apr 2, 2021

Darrett Andrew Mudgett Sr., 24 of Fort Totten ND passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at his home. 

A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the Tekakwitha Center in St. Michael ND beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m.  The procession to St. Michael will leave at 4:00 p.m. on...

Robert "Bob" L. Timboe

Robert "Bob" L. Timboe

Mar 31, 2021

Robert “Bob” Timboe, 71 of Devils Lake ND passed away on March 31, 2021 at his home. 

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 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. Mass of Christian Burial for...

Ann L. Johnson

Ann L. Johnson

Mar 31, 2021

Ann L. (Christianson) Johnson, 91 of Bismarck formerly of Devils Lake ND passed away, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Touchmark on West Century in the loving care of her family. 

Funeral Services for Ann will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Jim Paulson officiating.  Visitation will...

Raymond S. Buckmier

Raymond S. Buckmier

Mar 27, 2021

Raymond S. Buckmier, 73 a long time Minnewaukan area farmer passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks ND. 

Raymond Stanley Buckmier, son of Sebastian and Regina (Hoffert) Buckmier was born on November 7, 1947 at Minnewaukan ND.  Ray was the youngest of six children and grew up on the family farm. He attended Eldon...