Obituaries

Ellen M. Hager

Ellen M. Hager

Jul 30, 2025

Ellen M. Hager, 83 of Devils Lake passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 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...

Marjorie Ann Nelson

Marjorie Ann Nelson

Jul 29, 2025

Marjorie Ann Nelson of Devils Lake ND passed away at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 with family by her side. She was 76 years of age.

Marjorie is in the care of the Gilbertson Funeral Home. Services are pending.

Isabel McBane

Isabel McBane

May 11, 2025

Isabel Lillias (Fairgrieve) McBane was born on March 3, 1932, on a farm in southwestern Manitoba, Canada, and died peacefully on May 11, 2025, surrounded by loving family at her home in Rochester, MN.

Isabel cherished her childhood as the youngest of a busy farm family. Her parents, John and Lillias Fairgrieve, immigrated to Canada from Scotland (John) and England (Lillias)....

Daniel Mac Donald

Daniel Mac Donald

Nov 15, 2024

There will be a graveside service held for Danny on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Devils Lake Columbarium Garden located in the Devils Lake Cemetery.

Daniel “Danny” Lee Mac Donald, 62, of Tualatin, Oregon, passed away on November 15, 2024, at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center.

He was born to James and Mary Ann Mac Donald in...

Deborah Ann Minette

Deborah Ann Minette

Jul 26, 2025

Deborah Ann Minette, 72 of Wichita, Kansas formerly of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Life Care Center of Wichita with loving family at her side. 

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND with burial in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. A...

David A. Lohnes Jr.

David A. Lohnes Jr.

Jul 26, 2025

David Aaron Lohnes Jr., 66, died battling an illness at Vibra Hospital in Fargo, ND on July 26th, 2025. David was also known as Red Eagle or Wanblee Du’ta.

David was born September 21st, 1958, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of David (Red) Lohnes Sr. of St. Michael, ND and Ruth Neconish of Neopit, WI.

David spent his childhood between Minneapolis, MN...

Winona E. Fox

Winona E. Fox

Jul 25, 2025

Winona Evangeline Fox, (Oldest Daughter) of Fort Totten ND began her journey to the Spirit World on Friday, July 25, 2025, at her home in Fort Totten, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 90 years of age.

The Wake for Winona will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Fort Totten Recreation Center beginning at 5:00 p.m....

Trent O. Aronson

Trent O. Aronson

Jul 23, 2025

Trent O. “Doc” Aronson, of Bismarck ND passed away in the presence of his loving family on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. He was 78 years old. Trent and his family unselfishly agreed to Life Source organ donation following his death.

Funeral Services for Trent will be held on Friday. August 1, 2025, at 10:00...

Rani Joy Howard

Rani Joy Howard

Jul 16, 2025

Rani Joy Howard “Mágaju Iýokipi Win’yan” (Loves Rain Woman) began her journey to the Spirit World peacefully surrounded by her family, relatives and friends on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck, ND. She was 46 years old.

The Wake for Rani will be on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Fort Totten Recreation Center beginning at 5:00...

Arvin` C. Carlson

Arvin` C. Carlson

Jul 13, 2025

Arvin Curtis Carlson, 78, went home to his maker on July 13, 2025 in Devils Lake, ND.

Arvin was born on July 10, 1947 in Fordville, ND, the son of Olger and Ione (Bondy) Carlson. Arvin grew up on a farm outside Dahlen, ND. He attended elementary and middle school at Dahlen Elementary, then attended Unity High School where he graduated...

Dennis Robert Price

Dennis Robert Price

Jul 13, 2025

Dennis Robert Price went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Towner County Living Center at the age of 91.

There will be a gathering of family and friends to share memories and stories at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND on Saturday, July19, 2025 beginning at 9:45 a.m. with the...

Judy G. Boe

Judy G. Boe

Jul 11, 2025

Judy G. Boe, 84 of rural Mylo/Perth North Dakota passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Towner County Living Center, Cando ND.

There will be a visitation at the Bisbee Lutheran Church on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. There will be fellowship in the church dining hall following the...

Taya E. Brown

Taya E. Brown

Jul 9, 2025

Taya Elizabeth Brown, 51 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at her home.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Friday, July 18, 2025 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake beginning at 2:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 4:00 p.m. also at the funeral home.

Born September 22nd, 1973 in South St....

Michael Francis Corrigan III

Michael Francis Corrigan III

Jul 8, 2025

Michael F. Corrigan III, of Devils Lake ND passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital at the age of 74 years.

Funeral Services for Michael will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with Reverend Bernard...

Thomas S. Longie Sr.

Thomas S. Longie Sr.

Jul 4, 2025

Thomas S. Longie Sr., “of Fort Totten ND began his journey to the Spirit World on July 4, 2025 at Essentia Health in Fargo at the age of 54 years.

There will be visitation for Thomas at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Friday, July 11, 2025 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. The procession...

Rickie C. Schempp

Rickie C. Schempp

Jul 4, 2025

Rickie C. Schempp, 65 of Minot, formerly of Rugby and St. Michael ND passed away on July 4th, 2025 at Minot Health and Rehab.

There will be a graveside service for Rickie on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, St. Michael ND with Reverend Paul Schuster officiating.

Rickie Charles Schempp, son of Helen (Weil) and Fred...

Ogilby E. Scott IV

Ogilby E. Scott IV

Jun 23, 2025

Ogilby E. “Oby” Scott IV, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 at his home at the age of 69 years.

Ogilby Eaton, son of Patricia and Ogilby Scott III was born on August 16, 1955 in Savannah, Georgia. At a young age he moved with the family to Riverside, California where he was raised and educated.

Oby entered the United States...

Connie Lynn Ebach

Connie Lynn Ebach

Jun 23, 2025

Connie Lynn Ebach, age 63 of Devils Lake, North Dakota, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Monday, June 23, 2025. She left behind a legacy of love, faith, and compassion for others.

Funeral Services for Connie will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Chapel, Devils Lake with Pastor Jeff Kapelle officiating....

Freeman James Whiteshield Sr.

Freeman James Whiteshield Sr.

Jun 20, 2025

Freeman James Whiteshield Sr., "Wakinyan Waci Wicasa" (Dancing Thunder) age 62 years of St. Michael, ND began his journey back to the Spirit World on Friday, June 20, 2025. How Wakinyan Waci Wicasa received his spiritual name.” Deksi Freeman when we sang for him that night, he passed away the lightning and Thunder was lighting up the sky and it...

Camilla Marie Smith

Camilla Marie Smith

Jun 20, 2025

The Wake for Camilla will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the St. Michael Wellness Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. The procession to St. Michael will leave on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. from Dockside (The old Wally’s) parking lot.

Funeral Services for Camilla will be on Friday, June 27, 2025,...