Obituaries
Stephanie "Chi Chi" Ramon
Mar 2, 2026
Stephanie “Chi Chi” Ramōn, “Canté Wasake Winyań” (Strong Hearted Woman)
Stephanie was born on July 29, 1961. She peacefully journeyed to the Spirit World on Monday, March 2, 2026 at home with loving family at her side. She was 64 years of age.
Stephanie was the daughter of the late Stephen A. Brown Sr. and Clara (Nanapush) Brown. She attended Oberon Elementary...
Jeanna E. Ness
Mar 7, 2026
Jeanna Elizabeth Ness, age 38, of Devils Lake ND died unexpectedly Saturday, March 7, 2026 at her home in Devils Lake.
Jeanna was born December 18, 1987, to Kent and Mary Jean (Gefroh) Ness, in Devils Lake. She was a little dark-haired, dark-eyed beauty. She attended K-12 grades in Devils Lake schools, graduating in 2006. During this time of schooling, she...
Richard Allen Hessling
Mar 6, 2026
Richard Allen Hessling, 86, of Lakota, North Dakota, formerly of Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born September 15, 1939, in Grafton, North Dakota, to Mildred (Dammen) and Bernhard Hessling.
Richard graduated from Starkweather High School in 1957. On May 8, 1958, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving honorably until...
Robin Kay Blazer
Mar 6, 2026
Robin Kay Blazer of Devils Lake, ND passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND
Robin Kay Blazer (Mackey) was born August 7, 1961 to Ralph and Bernice (Anderson) Mackey. She was raised and educated in Edmore, ND, graduating from Edmore High School.
Robin met the love of her life, Brad Blazer in 1999. Robin married...
Ella Jane Brown
Mar 6, 2026
Ella Jane Lafrombois (Brown), age 74 of St Michael, ND, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 27, 1951 in Fort Totten, ND, she was the daughter of Hagel Brown and Frances Ross Brown. She grew up in St Michael, ND.
Ella worked for the Spirit Lake Tribe for many years in the CHR...
LaTasha Lillian Thompson
Mar 5, 2026
LaTasha Lillian Thompson of Crary, ND began her journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the age of 34 years.
The Wake for LaTasha will be held at St. Michael's Wellness Center on Monday, March 16, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m The procession to St. Michael will leave on Monday at 4:00 p.m. from City Plaza, Devils...
Adam W. Bachmeier
Mar 4, 2026
Adam William Bachmeier
July 27, 1939 - March 4, 2026
Adam William Bachmeier Sr. of St. Michael, ND passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday evening, March 4, 2026, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND in the loving care of his family.
Adam William, son of Milton and Annie (Kraft) Bachmeier was born on July 27, 1939, in Orrin, North Dakota, also...
James H. Schuler
Mar 4, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of James “Jim” Schuler of Devils Lake, ND. Jim passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at CHI St. Alexius Health in Garrison, with his family by his side.
Born on September 18, 1944, to Werner and Marcella Schuler, Jim grew up on the family...
Barbara Jean Orness
Mar 3, 2026
Barbara Jean Orness, 76 of Devils Lake formerly of Valley City, ND passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at her home.
Barbara Jean Orness passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 3, 2026. Barbara was the daughter of Theodore (Ted) and Hazel Orness. Barbara spent the past 36 years in Devils Lake. Prior to that she lived in Valley City, ND...
Lena Meier Keck
Mar 3, 2026
Lena Meier Keck, 96 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Towner County Living Center in Cando, ND.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake ND with Reverend Karmalraj Balasamy celebrating the Mass. The Rosary will be recited at the church...
Londa M. Keo
Feb 28, 2026
Londa Mary Keo
"Canku Wakan Omani Winyan"
"Walks the Sacred Road Woman)
Our beautiful baby Sis, daughter, Mom, auntie, niece, and cousin Londa Mary (Littleghost) Keo was born to Robert “Bobby” Littleghost and Bernadine Littlewind on April 16, 1980, in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Londa passed to Spirit World on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her home with her loving children with her.
Londa...
Robert W. Richotte Sr.
Feb 26, 2026
Robert Walter Richotte Sr., born on April 17, 1976, in Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake ND, the son of Amelia “Pokey” Richotte and Leonard Richotte entered the after life on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Fargo, ND.
Robert was raised by his mother Amelia and stepdad Arthur Martin. He grew up in the St. Michael area of the Spirit Lake Nation. He...
Donna M. (Wilhelmi) Dyer
Feb 24, 2026
Donna M. Dyer, 70 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Eventide Heartland Care Center in the loving care of family and the HIA Hospice.
Donna M. Wilhelmi was born on May 23, 1955 in Devils Lake ND, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Steffan) Wilhelmi. She grew up in the Starkweather area, attended Starkweather Public...
Cynthia T. LaMorte
Feb 23, 2026
Funeral Services for Cynthia LaMorte who passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 23, 2026 at her home in Williston, ND will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND. Burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery at a later date. There will be a time of fellowship to follow...
Mary Ann R. Watt
Feb 20, 2026
Mary Ann R. Watt, 88 of Devils Lake, ND passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026 at her home in the loving care of her family and HIA Hospice.
Mary Ann was born on January 21, 1938 in Balta, ND, the daughter on Anton and Rose Klein. Mary Ann was united in marriage to Dale Watt on September 10, 1958...
Willis W. Herald
Feb 19, 2026
Willis Walter Herald, son of William Henry and Mary Melinda (Littleghost) Herald was born on Saturday, August 9, 1958, in Devils Lake, ND.
He grew up on the Spirit Lake Nation, attended school at Little Flower Mission School in St. Michael and made his home at the time of his passing in Fort Totten. He would call the Spirit Lake Nation...
Brandon Black
Feb 13, 2026
Brandon Scott Black
Ta Sunka Wankan Waci Wicasa
His Horse Dances Now
Brandon Black, 40 of St. Michael, ND began his journey to the Spirit World on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Loving family with him as he began his journey.
Survived by
Wife – Kaylean Jones-Black
His children - Tayshaun, Aiden, Brandon Jr., Michael and Audrina Black. Keyshawn, Landon, Ryan, Reggie...
Diane M. Pacheco
Feb 12, 2026
Diane M. Pacheco, 50 of Devils Lake ND formerly of Chicago, Illinois passed away after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake.
No local services are planned so no local family for flowers and memorials gifts.
Diane Mary Moore, was born on September 15, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William...
Tom Lindquist
Feb 11, 2026
Thomas Andrew "Tom" Lindquist Sr. of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, ND at the age of 83.
Thomas Andrew “Tom” Lindquist Sr. was born August 11, 1942 in Duluth, Minnesota to Gordon and Enzie (Gooler) Lindquist. Tom attended school and graduated from Toivola-Meadowlands High School in Meadowlands, MN in 1961. He...
Bill Lunak
Feb 10, 2026
William Ray “Bill” Lunak Jr. of Devils Lake, ND passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital at the age of 79.
Funeral Services for Bill will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake.
William Ray “Bill” Lunak Jr. of Devils Lake, ND passed...
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