Obituaries

Apr 26, 2026

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Enterprise Finnish Cemetery, rural Brocket, ND. 

All services are at the graveside!

Susan L. Foster, Spokane Valley resident, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the LaDow Court Assisted Living in Garfield. She was 77. 

Susan will be interred with her family in the Enterprise Finnish Cemetery at...

Jul 16, 2026

Gayle Harlan Hovdeness

Gayle Harlan Hovdeness, 82, of Devils Lake, North Dakota, passed away at home on July 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Gayle was born on February 11, 1944, in McVille, North Dakota, to Julius and Jonette (Tufto) Hovdeness. He grew up in Tolna and Devils Lake and graduated from Devils Lake Central High School in 1963. After graduation,...

Jul 16, 2026

Terry Michael, son of Ingvold and Lois (Sandberg) Swenson was born on February 2, 1954 in Devils Lake, ND.

He was raised in Lakewood, attending Devils Lake Public School. Terry was a self-taught mechanic. He worked in Ohio for several years doing body work and as a mechanic. He returned to Devils Lake and worked mostly as the mechanic for George...

Jul 15, 2026

Kevin Wayne McIntosh, 60 of Devils Lake formerly of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Wednesday, July15, 2026 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake.

Kevin was born on April 15, 1966 at St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Joyce McIntosh. At a young age, Kevin moved with the family to East Grand Forks, attending school there, including East Grand Forks...

Jul 14, 2026

Jul 12, 2026

Loren John Brown, 43 of Minneapolis, MN passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. 

Loren John Brown, the son of Leonard Brown Sr. and Twila (Summers) Rough Surface was born on February 8, 1983 in Bismarck, North Dakota.

He has made Minneapolis his home for the past 15 years working mostly in lawn maintenance. 

He is survived by his son Ottawa Brown and...

Jul 11, 2026

Allan E. Thompson, longtime businessman, resident, "Drum Major" for the Devils Lake community, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Heather's House in Fargo, ND at the age of 89 years.

Allan Earl Thompson was born January 5, 1937, to Earl A. and Anna (Johnson) Thompson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. When Allan was one, the family moved to Devils Lake, where...

Jul 8, 2026

Judith Carmen (Oke) Aronson

January 27, 1944 – July 8, 2026

Judith Carmen (Oke) Aronson, lovingly known as Judy, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at Eventide Nursing Home in Devils Lake, North Dakota, surrounded by the loving memories of her family. She was 82 years old.

Judy was born on January 27, 1944, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, lived in Crary,...

Jul 3, 2026

William “Bill” Richard Sager, 87, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 at the Fargo VA Hospital surrounded by caring staff and honored for his faithful service to his country.

Funeral Services for Bill will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND with Reverend Jim Paulson officiating. Burial with Military...

Jun 29, 2026

Too Beautiful for Earth, Forever Safe in Heaven

Brightyn Hayez Driver

Born Sleeping So Sweet So Small So Soon

June 29, 2026

Although Brightyn never opened his eyes to this world, he was deeply loved from the very beginning. From the moment we learned of him, he filled our hearts with dreams, hope, and a love that will never fade. Every kick, every ultrasound,...

Jun 29, 2026

Debra Jean Adams, “Iyuskinpi Yàni Win” (Happy for Life Woman)

Born December 26, 1951 to Marie “Lohnes” LaCroix and Ben “Banjo” Dubois and raised by Jerome Adams. Debbie passed away June 29, 2026, at Altru Grand Forks hospital with family by her side.

The wake for Debbie will be held Wednesday July 8, 2026 at the St. Michael’s Recreation Center starting at...

Jun 28, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jackie Yankton

Jackie Yankton was born on June 10, 1959, and passed away on June 28, 2026, at 4:30 a.m. in Devils Lake, North Dakota, surrounded by the love of her family.

Jackie graduated from Fort Totten High School with the Class of 1977. She continued her education at Haskell Indian Junior College and later attended Cankdeska Cikana...

Jun 26, 2026

Jolene “Jo” Mary Anderson (Chaske) (Murphy), of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Lisbon, ND. Jolene M. Anderson began her earthly journey on January 26, 1974, peacefully completed it on June 26, 2026.

The Wake for Jolene will be on Monday, July 6, 2026 at the Crow Hill Wellness Center, rural Fort Totten, ND beginning at...

Jun 26, 2026

Colleen Eresman passed away June 26th, 2026 at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon, ND under HIA hospice care with family at her side.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 6:00 p.m.  Mass...

Jun 25, 2026

Curtis D. Jones, "Sota" 49 of the Spirit Lake Nation, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND

The Wake for Curtis will be on Friday, July 10, 2026 at the Tekakwitha Center, St. Michael, ND beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service and Time of Remembrance at 7:00 p.m. The procession to St....

Jun 23, 2026

Eva Mary Peltier Dauphinais, 96, passed away at Eventide Heartland Care in Devils Lake, North Dakota surrounded by her family on June 23, 2026. Services will be held at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Fort Totten, ND. The funeral procession will begin at 3:00 pm July 2, 2026 at the old Walmart parking lot. Viewing will be from 3:30pm to 7:00...

Jun 22, 2026

Crosby Gareth DeMarais

With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the birth and passing of our precious son, Crosby Gareth DeMarais, who was born and died on June 22, 2026, in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Though Crosby's time with us was far too brief, he was deeply loved and will forever hold a place in the hearts of his family. He...

Jun 20, 2026

Darcy K. Olson Sr., 78 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Saturday afternoon, June 20, 2026, at home with his loving family by his side. 

Visitation for family and friends will be held at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Thursday, July 9, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Services for Darcy will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Gilbertson Funeral...

Jun 17, 2026

Kenneth Wallace Tastad

Kenneth Wallace Tastad was born August 12, 1925 in Rolette, ND. He was the second to the youngest of 10 children in the Andrew and Anna (Haugstad) Tastad family. He died June 17, 2026 in Minot, ND, following a brief hospitalization.

Kenneth lived nearly his entire life on the farm where his father, Andrew Tastad, homesteaded. Kenneth farmed and...

Jun 16, 2026

Clarence Francis Morin

Ta Wamakaskan Wicasa Wayankapi

He Who Watches the Animals

Clarence F. Morin passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Devils Lake surrounded by his loving family.

The Wake for Clarence will be on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Tekakwitha Center, St. Michael, ND beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. The...