Obituaries

Rory Mercer

Rory Mercer

Jul 18, 2023

 

Rory “Jr.” James Mercer, age 64, passed away on July 18th, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ.

Rory was born September 30th, 1958 in Devils Lake, ND to parents Irene (Hedin) and Roy Mercer. Rory attended school in Devils Lake and served in the U.S. Army as a young adult. He spent many years working as a CMC operator at Sioux...

James McGuire

James McGuire

Jul 18, 2023

James McGuire, 65 of Starkweather ND passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks ND. 

A Celebration of James life will be held on Saturday, 12, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Starkweather Park. 

 

Dennis "DJ" J. Skyberg

Dennis "DJ" J. Skyberg

Jul 18, 2023

Dennis J. “DJ” Skyberg, 54 of Devils Lake ND passed away unexpectedly at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks ND.

Funeral Services for DJ will be on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Peace Lutheran Church, Devils Lake at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be held beginning at 1:00 p.m. until time of service.

DJ is in the care of the Gilbertson Funeral Home,...

Thomas H. Schmid

Thomas H. Schmid

Jul 17, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Howard Schmid, 62, of Oberon, ND passed away late Monday evening July 17th, at home with his loving family at his side after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born November 24, 1960, in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Howard and Helen (Thomas) Schmid. Tom was baptized on the family farm and was a lifelong...

Janice A. Brown

Janice A. Brown

Jul 17, 2023

Janice A. Brown, of Grand Forks formerly of Devils Lake ND passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at her daughter’s home in the loving care of family and Hospice of the Red River Valley. She was 83 years of age.

Janice Arlene was born on September 12, 1939, in Devils Lake ND to Curtis and Hazel (Hagen) Bremseth. She...

Adelene Fredricksen-Turkula

Adelene Fredricksen-Turkula

Jul 16, 2023

Adelene Turkula passed away July 16, 2023 in Rocklin, California with daughter, Marlene by her side.

Adelene was born to Angus and Myfanwy Armour in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan on August 16, 1923. She was born at home in the house built by her father. In 1925 the family relocated to Vancouver, BC. Upon the death of her father, Adelene was...

Denise J. Poni-Cappo

Denise J. Poni-Cappo

Jul 13, 2023

Denise Joy Poni-Cappo, 52 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

Visitation will be held at St. Michael's Recreation Center on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Time of Sharing at 7:00 p.m. followed by a meal to be shared with those...

Mary Keeling

Mary Keeling

Jul 11, 2023

Mary Keeling 

Mary M. Keeling (89) of Devils Lake passed away peacefully in the company of her children on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in the loving care of Baptist Health and Rehab in Bismarck, ND. 

Mary was born in Wales, ND to George and Lorenda (Kroetsch) Fetsch on November 17, 1933.  She was the oldest of seven children....

Sharon Eickenbrock

Sharon Eickenbrock

Jul 10, 2023

Sharon Lily Eickenbrock   (July 15, 1941 - July 10, 2023)

Sharon L. Eickenbrock, 81, of Devils Lake, ND, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Visitation will be held Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 11:00 to 1:00 with a service following at 1:00 at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND.

Sharon Lily Henderson was born...

Aerial Lynn DeMarce

Aerial Lynn DeMarce

Jul 8, 2023

Aerial Lynn DeMarce

Aerial Lynn DeMarce, 38, Bismarck, ND passed away early Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Gilbertson Funeral Home in Devils Lake, ND.  Services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Gilbertson Funeral Home with visitation...

Perry George-Arlen Fassett

Perry George-Arlen Fassett

Jul 6, 2023

Perry George-Arlen Fassett Sr. was born March 19th 1973 to Diane L Woods and Allen Fassett. He was born and raised in Fort Totten, ND.

Perry attended Four Winds High School and graduated in 1990. During his high school years Perry was very athletic. He was an awesome basketball player and received many awards including MVP.

Perry was also active...

Carmen Jean Hager

Carmen Jean Hager

Jul 6, 2023

Carmen Jean Hager, 5 7of Devils  Lake, ND passed away on Thursday, July 6, at her home. 

Carmen Jean Hager, the daughter of Gene “Shorty" and Bernadine (Laverdure) Hager was born on July 28, 1965 in Rugby ND.  She grew up in Minnewaukan where she also attended school. She was a strong proponent of education, so she worked hard...

Laura V. McCarthy

Laura V. McCarthy

Jul 6, 2023

Laura Virginia Cecilia (Keller) McCarthy passed away on July 6, 2023, at Chi St Alexius Hospital in Devils Lake, ND.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, July...

Delbert Lee Harrison

Delbert Lee Harrison

Jul 4, 2023

  Cherished memories of a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and dear friend, Delbert Lee Harrison Sr., 48 of St. Michael ND. 

Delbert Lee Harrison Sr. Hehaka Gan’Ski Ya’  (Crazy Elk), was born on May 5, 1975, to the late Ambrose A. Thompson Sr. and Florine M. Harrison in Devils Lake, ND.  He passed away on July 4th, 2023 in...

Paul D. Christianson

Paul D. Christianson

Jul 4, 2023

Paul D. Christianson ”Fox”, 72 of Devils Lake passed away at his home in the loving care of his family and Hospice on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023.

Visitation will be at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Sunday, July 9, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Then at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.  Funeral...

Julynn "Juju" Cass Langstaff

Julynn "Juju" Cass Langstaff

Jul 3, 2023

Julynn "Juju" Langstaff, "Tate Ob Mani Wi", (Walks With The Wind Woman)

Julynn Cass Langstaff, 8 of Woodlake passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Ft. Totten, ND.

Visitation and prayer service will be on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the St Michael Wellness Center with a Rosary and Prayer Service at...

Melissa A. Skadsem

Melissa A. Skadsem

Jul 2, 2023

Melissa A. Skadsem, 47 of McVille formerly of Devils Lake ND passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Kremlin, Montana. 

Visitation and viewing on Friday, July 7, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, July 8th at...

Gary Ericksrud

Gary Ericksrud

Jun 28, 2023

Gary Dean Ericksrud, 80, of Devils Lake, ND, passed away Wednesday, June 28th, 2023, peacefully and surrounded by his family. On this day, he went to his heavenly home to see his mom on her birthday.

Gary was born May 24th, 1943, in Lakota, ND, to Hollis “Mack” and Blanche (Johnson) Ericksrud. He was the oldest of four children. He...

PATRICIA "PATTY" L. JACKSON-ROBERTSON

PATRICIA "PATTY" L. JACKSON-ROBERTSON

Jun 24, 2023

The Wake and Prayer Service for Patty will be on Thursday, (Tomorrow) June 29, 2023 at the St. Michael Recreation Center beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The procession to St. MIchael will leave at 5:00 p.m. from the old Wally's parking lot, Devils Lake. 

Funeral Services will be on Friday June 30th at 10:00 a.m. with burial in St. Michael's...

Eldoris Rodlin-Dosch

Eldoris Rodlin-Dosch

Jun 20, 2023

Eldoris Rodlin Dosch passed away on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, at Eventide-Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake, ND. She passed in her sleep, just as she had wanted.

Mass of Christian Burial for Eldoris will be on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. Visitation will be on Friday, July 7th from 4:00...

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