Obituaries

Larry John Alexander

Larry John Alexander

Oct 6, 2023

 

Larry J. Alexander, 80 of Devils Lake formerly of Leeds ND passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND

Visitation for Larry will be on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake beginning at 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 4:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Military Honors...

Mallory Jae DeMarce

Mallory Jae DeMarce

Oct 5, 2023

 

Mallory Jae DeMarce began her journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, October 5, 2023 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was 21 years old.

Mallory was full of life and laughter. She wore her heart on her sleeve. She loved and cared for her brother MJ. (Marlin DeMarce Jr.)

 Mallory Jae, the precious daughter...

Nicholas Frank Kuntz

Nicholas Frank Kuntz

Oct 4, 2023

 

Nicholas F. Kuntz, 83 of Devils Lake formerly of Webster ND passed away on Wednesday morning, October 4, 2023, at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital with family at his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Matthew Kraemer celebrating...

Gary O. Sears

Gary O. Sears

Oct 2, 2023

 

Gary Olof Sears, 80, a proud family man and lover of farming, of Devils Lake, ND formerly of Minnewaukan, ND passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks on Monday, October 2, 2023 after a brave battle with that damn covid.

 

Gary was born on February 22, 1943 to Elwin James Sears and Elna Mabel (Pierson) Sears in...

Karlene Michelle McLaurin

Karlene Michelle McLaurin

Oct 1, 2023

 

Karlene M. McLaurin, 61 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at her home with family by her side.

Karlene Michelle was born on June 12, 1962, in Valley City, ND, the cherished daughter of Neil and Sonja (Faleide) Dahl. Karlene grew up in rural Maddock on the Faleide farm where she lived with...

Jennifer Katherine Meade Piro

Jennifer Katherine Meade Piro

Sep 27, 2023

 

Jennifer Katherine (Meade) Piro 63 of Sioux Falls, SD passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls in the loving care of family after a short battle with an aggressive form of esophageal cancer.

Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 5:00...

Leo Richard Swanson Jr.

Leo Richard Swanson Jr.

Sep 23, 2023

Leo Richard Swanson Jr, 72 of Devils Lake, ND died unexpectely doing what he loved to do, working for the family business on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00pm until 7:00pm with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00pm.  Funeral services for...

Merle Dean Whitetail

Merle Dean Whitetail

Sep 22, 2023

 

Celebrating the Life ofMerle Dean Whitetail

Made his earth journey, May 28, 1968 – Devils Lake, NDMade his spiritual journey, September 22, 2023 – Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake, NDWake & Prayer Service: Monday, October 2, 2023Wake: 5:00PM ~ Prayer Service 7:00PMFort Totten Wellness Center, Fort Totten, ND

Funeral Service: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.Fort Totten Wellness Center,...

Myron Keith Lambert Sr.

Myron Keith Lambert Sr.

Sep 22, 2023

 

Myron K. Lambert Sr. "Cante Tawa Waste Omani" (Walks With a Good Heart), 54 of rural Fort Totten passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, due to injuries sustained in an auto/pedestrian accident. 

The Wake for Sambo will be on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Crow Hill Wellness Center, rural Fort Totten beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a...

Cynthia Marie Meyer

Cynthia Marie Meyer

Sep 18, 2023

The funeral Mass will be live-streamed at facebook.com/stjosephdvl

Cherished wife, mom, and grandma, Cindy Marie (Mohs) Meyer, 73, of Devils Lake, known for her infectious, one-of-a-kind laugh, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 18, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 23rd at 9 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in...

Cynthia Marie Brannan

Cynthia Marie Brannan

Sep 17, 2023

 

Cynthia Marie Brannan (Schafer)

3/15/1954 – 9/17/2023

Cynthia “Cindy” Marie Brannan, 69, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Tacoma, Washington after a lengthy battle with ALS.

Cindy, the second oldest of four children, was born to Leo and Luella (Couture) Schafer on March 15, 1954, in Devils Lake, ND.  She grew up in Devils Lake, ND and...

Robert Garske

Robert Garske

Sep 17, 2023

Robert “Bob” Harold Garske, 78 of Devils Lake, North Dakota, passed away September 17, 2023, at his home, with his loving wife by his side. 

Bob was born March 2, 1945, in Devils Lake, the son of Harold and Hazel (Anderson) Garske. He attended schools in Devils Lake. He married Martha Ann Thompson on August 28, 1965, in Baja, Ca. Together...

James Vernon Klett

James Vernon Klett

Sep 12, 2023

 

A Celebration of Jim's life will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Devils Lake Elks Lodge.

James Vernon Klett, a dedicated and highly respected individual in the field of wildlife law enforcement, passed away on September 12, 2023. Jim's life was marked by his unwavering commitment to protecting the natural...

Joni Leean Haugland

Joni Leean Haugland

Sep 11, 2023

Joni Leean Haugland died on Monday, September 11, 2023 at her home in Devils Lake, ND.  

Joni was born in Devils Lake, ND on February 14, 1965 along with her twin sister, Jodi, to Wayne & Diana (Hoffman) Haugland.  She grew up in the Hampden, ND area and attended the Hampden Public School, Alsen Public School, and graduated from...

Orlan Dennis Foss

Orlan Dennis Foss

Sep 10, 2023

Orlan D. Foss, aged 88, peacefully passed away at his home in Devils Lake on Sunday, September 10, 2023. 

Gathering of family and friends and a service for Orlan will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake. Burial will take place at a later date.

 Orlan Dennis Foss was...

Terry L. Armstrong

Terry L. Armstrong

Sep 8, 2023

 

Terry Armstrong, 66, of Devils Lake, ND passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2023. 

Terry was born in Rolette, ND on May 7, 1957 to Richard and Ethel (Bush) Armstrong. He attended and graduated from Rolette high school with the class of 1975. He then went on to attend college at NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND and received...

Jeffrey LeNoir

Jeffrey LeNoir

Sep 7, 2023

Jeffrey Benette LeNoir, 63 of the Spirit Lake Nation passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Jeffrey was born on February 3, 1960 in Hennepin County Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Amelia Josephine (Dubois) and John Baptist Lenoir.

He worked a variety of jobs over the years, but putting his carpentry...

Lorrain Orville Vrem

Lorrain Orville Vrem

Sep 5, 2023

 

Lorrain O. Vrem, 90 of McVille formerly of Tolna ND passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Lorrain Orville Vrem was born October 6, 1932, in Freeborn Township, south of Hamar, North Dakota. He attended country school and then Hamar Public School through the 8th grade when he had to leave to...

Vicki Lynn Oehlke

Vicki Lynn Oehlke

Sep 4, 2023

 

Vicki Lynn Oehlke, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Devils Lake, ND on September 4, 2023. She was born on February 24, 1949, at Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake to Arthur and Doris (Peterson) Staren.A lifelong learner herself, Vicki embraced education as a means of growth. She graduated from Devils Lake High...

Durell Keo

Durell Keo

Sep 3, 2023

Durell Keith Keo

“Cante Waste Hoksina” (Good Hearted Boy)

January 2, 1998  ~  September 3, 2023

Durell Keith Keo was born January 2, 1998, in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Londa (Littleghost) Keo and the late Duane Keo. He was raised in Crow Hill, rural Fort Totten, ND. Durell attended Oberon Public School, pre-K through the 4th grade....

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