Obituaries

Dorothy L. (Melland) Harpestad

Dorothy L. (Melland) Harpestad

Jun 27, 2017

Dorothy L. (Melland) Harpestad, 90 of Hampden, ND died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at the First Care Health Center, Park River, ND.  Dorothy Lorraine, was born January 15, 1927 to Gustav and Lena (Peterson) Melland in Cavalier County. She attended school in Billings Township, the first 8 grades.  She then attended Loma High School for 3 years and graduated from...

Rallan J. Beck

Rallan J. Beck

Jun 20, 2017

Rallan John Beck, age 85, of Munich, ND passed away in the presence of his family, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. He was born July 12th, 1931 in Trier Township west of Munich to John Beck and Gertrude Helten Beck.  Rallan attended and graduated from Munich High School.  He spent one winter in Valley...

James "Jim" Ackerman

James "Jim" Ackerman

Jun 19, 2017

James A. “Jim” Ackerman, 84 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Towner County Medical Center, Cando, ND.  Funeral Services will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Devils Lake on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Robert Buechler officiating. Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on...

John G. Kraft

John G. Kraft

Jun 19, 2017

John G. Kraft, 88 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Eventide Heartland Care Center in the loving care of his family and Altru Hospice.  John George, son of John and Alisia (Sander) Kraft was born on January 16, 1929, at home, rural St. Michael, Benson County, North Dakota. He grew up at St. Michael...

Carol M. Jabs

Carol M. Jabs

Jun 17, 2017

CAROL M. JABS  Carol Martha Jabs, age 84 died peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at her apartment home at the Opera House in Devils Lake, ND. Carol was born May 29, 1933 in Banner Township, Cavalier County, North Dakota, the daughter of Francis and Louise (Ames) Scott. In 1952 Carol married her dear husband Marvin D. Jabs. Upon their...

Douglas Alan Kurtz

Douglas Alan Kurtz

Jun 15, 2017

Douglas Alan Kurtz, 56, of a rural Devils Lake, ND began his journey to the other side Thursday June 15th, 2017 with his children by his side.  He had been battling Multiple Symptom Atrophy (MSA), the cerebral type, for the past few years. He fought hard all the way to the end, never giving up.  Doug was born August 18th,...

Dennis M. Anderson

Dennis M. Anderson

Jun 12, 2017

Dennis M. Anderson, 68 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 at his home.  Funeral Services for Dennis will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND. Burial will be at a later date at St. Hans Cemetery, rural Edmore, ND.  Dennis Martin, son of Martin...

Orlean E. "Bud" Carlson

Orlean E. "Bud" Carlson

Jun 11, 2017

Orlean E. “Bud” Carlson, 94 a long time resident of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Sunday evening, June 11, 2017 at his home in the loving care of family and Altru Hospice. Orlean Ervin, son of Ole and Emma (Melland) Carlson was born on April 7, 1923 on the family farm, rural Loma, ND. At a young age he...

Vernell E. Soper

Vernell E. Soper

Jun 10, 2017

Vernell E. Soper, 91 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at his home at Odd Fellows. Vernell Earl Soper, son of Audry E. and Alma (Malingen) Soper was born on December 19, 1925 at Weaver, North Dakota. He attended Devils Lake Public Schools after the family moved to Devils Lake. He was drafted into the...

Delores M. Zahradka

Delores M. Zahradka

Jun 9, 2017

Delores M. (Shereck) Zahradka, 88 of Devils Lake formerly of rural Lawton, ND passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Center, Devils Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, June 16, 2017 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...

David Michael Tikayne

David Michael Tikayne

Jun 5, 2017

David M. Tikayne, 28 of Fargo and the Spirit Lake Nation went missing on Monday, June 5, 2017 and was found on June 15, 2017. The Wake for David will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Tokio Recreation Center with a Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. The procession to Tokio will leave on...

Betty L. Cruse

Betty L. Cruse

Jun 4, 2017

Betty L. Cruse, 89 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake in the loving care of family. Betty Louise, daughter of Fred and Catherine (Yager) Cruse was born on August 17, 1927 at rural Doyon, ND. She grew up on the family farm at Doyon and attended Doyon Public...

Marceline "Marcy" A. Herman St. Pierre

Marceline "Marcy" A. Herman St. Pierre

Jun 3, 2017

Marceline Ann “Marcy” Herman St. Pierre, “Canté Wiyuś Kiya Win” (Strong Heart Woman), 81 of Lakota, formerly of Fort Totten, ND began her Spiritual Journey Home on Saturday, June 3, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Marceline was born on November 8, 1935 to Flora (Boyer) Herman Culbertson and William Herman Sr. in Fort Totten, ND. Marcy attended Little Flower...

Fay M. Huffman

Fay M. Huffman

Jun 1, 2017

Fay M. (Knudson) Huffman, 85 of rural Minnewaukan, ND passed away early Thursday morning, June 1, 2017 at the Eventide Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake in the loving care of family and Altru Hospice. Fay Marcine, daughter of Kasper and Eldora (Gutterud) Knudson was born on November 28, 1931 at Carrington, ND. She was raised and educated in Oberon,...

Jerome Kurt McKay

Jerome Kurt McKay

Jun 1, 2017

Jerome Kurt McKay, precious son of Delano McKay and Raeann Jerome passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at CHI, St. Alexius, Devils Lake Hospital. He was 2 years old.  The Wake for Jerome will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Tokio Wellness Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a time of Prayer and Remembrance at 8:00...

Marcella M. Schuler

Marcella M. Schuler

May 28, 2017

Marcella Mary Schuler, 101 of Fargo formerly of Calio, Munich and Devils Lake, ND passed away at Rosewood on Broadway Care Center, Fargo, ND. Marcella Mary, oldest of seven children of Nick and Theresa (Guck) Helten was born on October 2, 1915 at Calio, ND. She grew up and was educated in country schools in Trier Township and also in...

Howard Nelson

Howard Nelson

May 21, 2017

Howard D. Nelson died May 21, 2017 at Mercer Island, Washington. He was born March 31, 1930, the son of Edwin M. and Anna (Jacobson) Nelson of Devils Lake. While growing up, he attended the Bethel Free Church in Devils Lake.  He graduated from Devils Lake High School in 1948.  He attended Trinity Bible College in Chicago, Illinois, earning an...

Peter M. Wang Jr.

Peter M. Wang Jr.

May 14, 2017

Peter M. Wang Jr., of rural Devils Lake, ND passed away on Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2017 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.  Funeral Services for Peter will be held on Friday, May 19, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. at the Tracy Chapel, Camp Grafton, ND (4417 Highway 20 South) with Chaplain Corey Bjertness, Pastor First Lutheran Church, Fargo, ND officiating....

Keith Marlin Miller

Keith Marlin Miller

May 14, 2017

Keith M Miller, beloved father, grand father and great-grand father, 87, of Devils Lake, passed away, Sunday morning,  May 14, 2017 at his home in the loving care of his family and Altru Hospice. Keith Marlin, son of Frederick and Sarah (Andos) Miller was born on October 11th, 1929 in Lakota, ND. At the age of 12 he and his...

Lynn J. Mikkelson

Lynn J. Mikkelson

May 10, 2017

Lynn J. Mikkelson, of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Wednesday evening, May 11, 2017 at the Lakota Good Samaritan Center in Lakota. She was 69 years of age. Funeral Services for Lynn will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Reuben Schnaidt officiating. Visitation will be at...