Obituaries
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,...
Shirley Ann Hager
Aug 22, 2026
Shirley Hager
March 15, 1961 ~ August 22, 2026
Shirley Ann Hagter, Grand Forks, ND passed away on August 22, 2026 at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, ND.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND. Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home....
Collin Schneider
Sep 17, 2026
Collin Robert Schneider was born on December 21, 2000 and passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at the age of 25 years.
Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. with a time of Prayer and Remembrance at 5:00 p.m. with Reverend Valerie Tippo officiating. Funeral...
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
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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...
Geneva Mae Feather
Sep 2, 2026
REMEMBERING WITH LOVE
Geneva Mae Feather
Geneva began her earthly journey on September 10, 1974 in Devils Lake, ND and began her Spiritual Journey on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND,
The Wake for Geneva will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026 at St. Michael's Wellness Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Prayer Service...
River Kateri
Sep 1, 2026
River Kateri, precious daughter of Kendra Schlosser and Zach Smeltzer was born and died on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Devils Lake, ND.
Our precious River was loved from the moment of her conception and we will hold her in our hearts forever.
We are the loving family to River Kateri that survive. Her parents Kendra and Zach; brother Gunner...
Chuck Sanderson
Sep 1, 2026
Arrangements are pending for services at the First United Methodist Church in Devils Lake for the summer of 2027.
CHARLES (CHUCK) K. SANDERSON
Charles K. “Chuck” Sanderson, 77 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Devils Lake, ND
Wow! What a great life. The blessings that God have given and his guidance during the rough times...
Shirley Ann Johnson
Aug 31, 2026
Shirley Ann Johnson, 84 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake.
A Graveside Service will be held at Hillside Cemetery, rural Oberon, ND at a date yet to be determined.
Shirley Ann, daughter of Ruth (Bakken) and Wallace Johnson Sr. was born on June 7, 1942, in Maddock, ND. Shirley was...
Cynthia Marie Alberts
Aug 28, 2026
IN LOVING MEMORY OF CYNTHIA MARIE “TIPPER” ALBERTS March 7, 1948 – August 28, 2026
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life’s been full, I’ve savored much, Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch
If my time...
Todd Laverdure
Aug 26, 2026
Eugene Todd Laverdure of rural Minnewaukan, ND passed away Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, at his home in the loving care of his family. He was 63 years old.
There will be a Celebration of Todd’s Life on Friday, September 11th, 2026, at Bethel Church Gymnasium, Devils Lake, ND. Visitation is from 4:00pm-5:00 pm with a Celebration of Life Service at 5:00...
Mary Ann Mac Donald
Aug 22, 2026
Mary Ann's Funeral Mass will be live-streamed at facebook.com/stjosephdvl
Mary Ann Mac Donald, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Altru Hospital, Devils Lake, ND.
Visitation for Mary Ann will be held on Thursday, September 3rd at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at...
Melford "Bud" Brekke
Aug 16, 2026
Melford Norris “Bud” Brekke, age 95, died at Altru Hospital in Devils Lake, ND. on August 16, 2026.
Funeral Services for Bud will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Living Word Free Lutheran Church, Edmore, ND with burial in the Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the funeral service.
Melford Norris Brekke, better known...
Lacey Ann Cox
Aug 12, 2026
CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR LACEY
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Western Bank Event Center.
Lacey Ann Cox
March 18, 1981 ~ August 12, 2026
Lacey Ann Cox, 45, passed away on August 12, 2026 in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by the family and close friends who loved her...
Lindsey Nicole (Lawrence) Schulz
Aug 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lindsey Nicole Schulz (Lawrence)
Gifted Name: Cante Awas’te Winyan
“Beautiful Heart Woman”
Lindsey Nicole, 41, of Saint Michael, North Dakota, began her journey to the Spirit World on August 9, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Over the past year, Lindsey faced an incredibly difficult journey after suffering a heart attack and stroke, followed by many painful complications...
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