Obituaries
Terry Michael Swenson
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 at the Buick Garage with his Dad, Ingvold. He then worked in Ohio for a few years doing body work and as a mechanic. He...
Mark Allen Nygaard
Jul 14, 2026
Mark Allen Nygaard was born April 17, 1969, in Moorhead Minnesota to parents Judy Lou Ann Gjevre and Montiville Endicott Junior. Later in life his mother married Roland Nygaard who adopted Mark as a young boy.
Mark enlisted in the US Army in 1988 and served as a sergeant in the Gulf War Era during peacetime and in Operation Desert Storm....
Jeffrey Alan DeCoteau
Jul 20, 2026
Jeffrey Alan DeCoteau, "Wapi Mush Hode Bezihke" (White Buffalo Man) was born in Belcourt, ND on November 11, 1967 to Loretta Morin and Robert DeCoteau. He passed from this life on Monday, July 20, 2026 at his daughter's home, rural Tokio, ND at the age of 58 years. He was surrounded by his loving family who cared for him through...
Gayle Harlan Hovdeness
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,...
Kevin Wayne McIntosh
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...
Loren John Brown
Jul 12, 2026
Loren John Brown February 8, 1983 – July 12, 2026
Loren John Brown, son of Leonard Brown Sr. and Twila Summers-Rough Surface, passed away in the early morning hours of July 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Loren was born on February...
Allan Earl Thompson
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...
Judith Carmen Aronson
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,...
William R. Sager
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...
Brightyn Hayez Driver
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,...
Deborah Adams
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...
Jacqueline Jamie Yankton
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...
Jolene Mary Anderson
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...
Colleen M. Eresman
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...
Curtis D. Jones
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....
Eva Mary Peltier-Dauphinais
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...
Crosby Gareth DeMarais
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...
Darcy Kent Olson Sr.
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...
Kenneth Tastad
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...
Clarence Francis Morin
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...
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