Obituaries

Loretta "Weezie" Rose White Buffalo

Loretta "Weezie" Rose White Buffalo

Aug 18, 2019

Loretta R. “Weezie” White Buffalo, 32 of Fort Totten, began her journey to the Spirit World on Sunday morning, August 18, 2019 at her home.

The Wake for Weezie will be held at the Fort Totten Wellness Center on Friday, August 23, 2019 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a time of Prayer and Remembrance at 7:00 p.m. The procession to...

Estella R. Garcia

Estella R. Garcia

Aug 13, 2019

Estelle Ruth (Delorme) Garcia passed away Monday, August 13, 2019 on the day of her 99th birthday.

Estelle (Stella) was born in Belcourt, ND on August 13, 1920 to Francois and Margaret (Jollie) Delorme. She lived in Belcourt during her growing years but left home to attend school at Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD where she studied to be...

Martina Denise Mattson (Blueshield)

Martina Denise Mattson (Blueshield)

Aug 12, 2019

Martina Denise (Blueshield) Mattson “Miss Bingo”, 59 of Tokio, ND made her journey home on Monday, August 12, 2019 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital with her family at her side.

ON May 27, 1960, Martina was born at Devils Lake, ND to the late Herbert Blueshield and the late Joyce Smith. She was educated in Tokio until...

Dorothy L. Damschen

Dorothy L. Damschen

Aug 12, 2019

Dorothy Damschen, 93, of rural Hampden died on August 12, 2019 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.

 

Dorothy Lucille Reynolds was born on April 6, 1926 in Lunds Valley, ND, the daughter of Earl and Hope (Erving) Reynolds. She attended school in western North Dakota and later at Hampden Public School after moving to the area with her family....

LaRae Ann Jackson

LaRae Ann Jackson

Aug 10, 2019

LaRae Ann Jackson, “Wicanh’pi Duta Win” (Red Star Woman), 35 of St. Michael, ND began her journey to the Spirit World on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

LaRae Ann was born on October 2, 1983 at Devils Lake, ND the precious daughter of Martina Jackson. She grew up in St. Michael and attended Four Winds...

Ethel "Effie" M. Hanson

Ethel "Effie" M. Hanson

Aug 9, 2019

Ethel M. “Effie” Hanson, 98 of Devils Lake, ND passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake.

Funeral Services for Effie will be on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Jim Paulson officiating.  She will be laid to rest with her son Jimmy...

Anna M. (Laturnus) Hoffart-Schiele

Anna M. (Laturnus) Hoffart-Schiele

Aug 8, 2019

Anna M. (Laturnus) Hoffart-Schiele, 93 of Devils Lake formerly of the Rohrville, ND area passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial for Anna will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating...

Louis B. O'Brien

Louis B. O'Brien

Aug 5, 2019

Louis B. O’Brien, 85 of Devils Lake formerly of Valley City, ND passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at Villa Maria Care Center in Fargo, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be held at...

Mark Joseph Motis

Mark Joseph Motis

Aug 2, 2019

Mark J. Motis, 87 of Devils Lake formerly of Minnewaukan and Hankinson, ND passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. 

Funeral Services for Mark will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND with Masonic Rites. Military Honors will be accorded by...

Manuel E. "Cekpo" Littlewind Sr.

Manuel E. "Cekpo" Littlewind Sr.

Aug 2, 2019

Manuel Edward “Cekpa” (Twin) Littlewind Sr., 62 of Fort Totten, ND began his journey to the Spirit World on Friday, August 2, 2019 at his home.

The Wake for Manuel will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Fort Totten Recreation Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. The procession to Fort Totten...

Gerald "Jerry" R. Johnson

Gerald "Jerry" R. Johnson

Jul 30, 2019

Gerald R. “Jerry” Johnson Sr. , 71 of Devils Lake, ND passed away in the loving care of his family and Altru Hospice on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his home.

Funeral Services for Jerry will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Reverend Jim Paulson officiating. Burial will be in the...

LeRoy "Lee" Ray Schocker

LeRoy "Lee" Ray Schocker

Jul 27, 2019

LeRoy “Lee” Ray Schocker Jr, 52 of Devils Lake formerly of Boise, Idaho passed away on July 27, 2019 in Devils Lake.

Funeral Services for Lee will be held at Gilbertson Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday August 27, 2019 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Tom Westcott officiating.  Military Honors will be accorded by the Neathery-Simensen Post #756, Devils Lake Veterans...

CW5 Jerry L. Strande

CW5 Jerry L. Strande

Jul 26, 2019

CW5 Jerry L. Strande, 71 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry Lee Strande, son of Melvin and Vivian (Sorlien) Strande was born on August 29, 1947 at Northwood, North Dakota. He was reared and educated in Northwood and graduated from Northwood High...

Norma Nosbusch (Bye)

Norma Nosbusch (Bye)

Jul 18, 2019

Norma C. Nosbusch, 82 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND with loving family at her side.

Mass of Christian Burial for Norma will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake, ND with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating the...

Gary E. Johnson

Gary E. Johnson

Jul 16, 2019

Gary E. Johnson, 74 of Devils Lake, ND passed away early Tuesday morning, July 16, 2019 at his home in the loving care of his family and Altru Hospice.

 

Gary Ernest Johnson the son of Ernest and Nellie (Rugroden) Johnson was born on March 23rd, 1945 in Devils Lake, ND. He was raised and attended school in Devils Lake,...

Christine Angel Mindt

Christine Angel Mindt

Jul 15, 2019

Christine A. Mindt, 31 of Devils Lake formerly of Bismarck, ND died unexpectedly on Monday, July 15, 2019 at her home.

The Wake for Christine will be held on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the Fort Totten Recreation Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. The procession to Fort Totten will leave at 4:00 p.m....

Gregory Lyle Mindt

Gregory Lyle Mindt

Jul 7, 2019

Gregory L. Mindt, 34 of Fargo formerly of the Spirit Lake Nation passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Vibra Health in Fargo, ND with loving family at his side.

Gregory Lyle MIndt, son of Kevin Mindt and Bernadine Tikanye was born on June 29, 1985 at Devils Lake, ND. He grew up on the Spirit Lake Nation and...

James Edward Kram

James Edward Kram

Jul 6, 2019

James (Jim) E. Kram, 53, formerly of Langdon, ND of Devils Lake ND died unexpectedly at his home. Funeral Services for James will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 5:30 pm at Gilbertson Funeral Home Chapel, Devils Lake.  James will be laid to rest at the Calvary Cemetery in Langdon, ND.

 

James Edward Kram was born on...

Dwight Jay Jabs

Dwight Jay Jabs

Jul 1, 2019

Dwight Jay Jabs, 60 of Devils Lake, ND passed away at his home on Monday, July 1st, 2019.

Funeral Services for Dwight will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with Reverend Lori Broschat officiating.

Dwight Jay Jabs was born on November 29 1958 at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake, the...

Betty Ann Gertrude Soper (Ringstrom)

Betty Ann Gertrude Soper (Ringstrom)

Jul 1, 2019

Betty Ann Soper, 86 of Devils Lake, ND passed away early Monday morning, July 1, 2019 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

Funeral Services for Betty will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Jim Paulson officiating. Burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be...