Obituaries
Raymond J. Ripplinger
Oct 13, 2026
Raymond J. Ripplinger, formerly of Devils Lake, North Dakota, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2026, in Fort Collins, Colorado, with his loving family at his side.
Ray was born September 15, 1935, in Orrin, North Dakota, to Peter and Mary Ripplinger. At the age of 12, he began farming after his family moved to Devils Lake. He proudly served in...
David H. Fix
Sep 24, 2026
To view the Celebration of Life video for David Fix: https;//www.youtube.com @ BethelChurchDevilsLakeND/DavidFix
David H. Fix, 84 of Devils Lake, ND passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026 at his home. Dave is in the care of the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake
The Celebration of Life for Dave will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Evangelical...
John T. Hobbs
Oct 13, 2026
John T. Hobbs, 86, of Devils Lake, North Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Altru Hospital, Devils Lake, ND. Under the care of HIA Hospice and surrounded by family, he passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with leukemia.
John Thomas Hobbs was born on April 6, 1940, at the home of his Uncle Bickford and...
Dennis Dale Possen Sr.
Oct 12, 2026
Dennis D. Possen Sr. passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Altru Hospital, Devils Lake, ND at the age of 69 years.
Services for Dennis will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND.
Dennis Dale, son of Richard and Ruth (Nash) Possen, was born on February 21, 1957, in Devils...
Joyce Whitehead
Oct 12, 2026
Joyce A. Whitehead, 90 of Devils Lake, ND died on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo, ND.
There will be visitation on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake. The Funeral Service for Joyce will be on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran...
Bruce Lee Loehr
Oct 12, 2026
Bruce “Butch” L. Loehr, 68 of Devils Lake ND passed away after a courageous battle against cancer on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.
Bruce Lee Loehr was born on May 15, 1958, in Devils Lake, ND the son of Ralph J. and Doris J. (Johnson) Loehr. He attended school in Thief River Falls, MN, graduating from...
Paul M. Hoghaug
Oct 10, 2026
In loving memory of Paul Martin Hoghaug, a cherished husband, father, son, brother, advisor, and friend, who passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in 1964, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Lynn and Bonnie Hoghaug. Lynn was attending Law School at the University of...
Donnie Polak
Oct 7, 2026
A GRAVESIDE SERVICE FOR DONNIE WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M. WITH REVEREND MR. KEN SEVERINSON OFFICIATING.
Donald D. Polak, 88, of Aneta, ND passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the Aneta Parkview Health Center.
Donnie was born on January 26, 1938 in Lawton ND the son of Thomas and Pauline (Sticha) Polak. Donnie made...
Kevin D. Samuelson
Oct 4, 2026
Kevin Dale Samuelson, age 59, departed this world on Sunday morning, October 4, 2026, embraced by the love of his family at HIA Heather's House, Fargo, ND.
Kevin entered life on January 26, 1967, in Cando, ND, the cherished son of Dale and Janice (Rham) Samuelson. Raised in the close-knit community of Sarles, he graduated with the class of 1985 from...
Ole Olson
Sep 29, 2026
Remembering With Love
Our Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa,
Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Dear Friend to Many
Ole Adolph Olson
September 3, 1954- September 29, 2026
Ole A. Olson, 72 of Devils Lake passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at his home.
Ole A. Olson was born to Adolph and Evelyn Olson in Devils Lake ND on September 3, 1954. He attended school in Devils Lake...
Linda Louise Schmidt
Sep 26, 2026
Linda Louise Iverson Schmidt Linda Louise Iverson Schmidt, 79, passed away on September 26, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Lori Pankratz officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends at St. Olaf Church beginning at 12:00...
Joni Marie Flaten
Sep 20, 2026
Joni Marie Flaten
Joni Marie Flaten, born February 25, 1960, passed away on September 20, 2026.
Joni was born in Langdon, North Dakota, to Aelred and Doreen Dettler. She grew up in Langdon and graduated from Langdon High School in 1978 before attending Mayville State College.
On March 22, 1980, Joni married Dennis Flaten. Together, they built a life centered around faith, family,...
Collin Schneider
Sep 17, 2026
Our beloved Collin Robert Schneider, 25, of Devils Lake, passed away on September 17, 2026. Our hearts are broken by his absence, and we take comfort in our faith that he is at peace in God’s loving arms.
Collin was born on December 21, 2000, on the winter solstice, during a North Dakota blizzard in Fargo. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic...
James Lee Bull
Sep 15, 2026
James Lee Bull, 55 of Fort Totten, ND began his journey to the Spirit World on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND surrounded by his loving family.
The Visitation for James will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the Dakota Baptist Church, Fort Totten, ND from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a time of...
Ivan Lee Lovejoy Sr.
Sep 11, 2026
Akicita Hoksina
(Soldier Boy)
Ivan Lee Lovejoy Sr.
Ivan Lee Lovejoy Sr., "Akicita Hoksina" (Soldier Boy), the name was given to Ivan by his Great Unkana Joseph Court, a World War I Veteran, of the Spirit Lake Nation passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026 at his home where he was so lovingly cared for through the years. He was 60 years old.
The...
John Strait
Sep 11, 2026
John Thomas Strait Jr.
Our loving father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousins and dear friend.
John was born September 25, 1984 in Devils Lake, ND to the late John Strait Sr. and late Linda Fox and left his earthly home on Friday, September 11, 2026.
The Wake and Prayer Service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at...
Kenneth Wayne Gerrard
Sep 9, 2026
Kenneth W. Gerrard, 76 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.
Kenneth Wayne Gerrard, son of Wayne and Opal (Belt) Gerrard was born on November 13, 1949 in Cando, ND. He lived in the Forest River area of North Dakota and attended Midway Public School in Inkster, ND, graduating from Midway...
Patrick James Cavanaugh
Sep 6, 2026
Sung’ idan To
(Blue Fox)
Patrick James Cavanaugh
Sunrise Sunset
...
Lloyd Leon Hjelden
Sep 4, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lloyd Leon Hjelden, after his hard fought battle with cancer, on September 4, 2026. He was a cherished husband, devoted father, and beloved grandfather. Born on October 30, 1937, in Maddock, North Dakota, Lloyd was the son of Elmer and Isabella (Doyle) Hjelden. He was preceded in death by...
Dennis Peter Desjarlais
Sep 3, 2026
Dennis Peter Desjarlais, 80 of Devils Lake formerly of St. John, ND passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at his home in the care of family and HIA Hospice.
Dennis Peter Desjarlais, son of Alfred and Marie Cecelia (Bercier) Desjarlais was born on September 14, 1945 in Belcourt, ND. He grew up on the farm in the St. John area...
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