Obituaries
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...
Chuck Sanderson
Sep 1, 2026
Arrangements are pending for services at the First United Me4thodist Church in Devils Lake.
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 have been ever present. I...
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...
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....
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...
Kova Julynn Mae Gillstrap
Aug 8, 2026
Kova Julynn Mae Gillstrap passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Devils Lake at the age of 7 years.
Funeral Services for Kova will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 3:00 at River of Life, Assembly of God Church, Devils Lake with Pastor Brandon Wegener officiating. Music will be provided by Joy Wegener and there will...
Duane A. Henschel
Aug 6, 2026
Duane Alan "Dewey" Henschel of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND at the age of 70 years.
Duane “Dewey” Henschel was born January 23, 1956 in Devils Lake, ND to Elmer and Lavina (Sand) Henschel joining 2 brothers and becoming an older brother to 3 more siblings. He made his journey...
Daylon White
Aug 2, 2026
Daylon "Chuck" White Sr.
Wićanhpi Ćanku Mani
(Walks the Star Road)
Sunrise August 3rd 1981
Sunset August 2nd 2026
Charlie was born August 3rd 1981 to Leola White and the late Valentino White in Devils Lake North Dakota. Charlie grew up in Fort totten all of his life, he was raised by his mom and all his family in Fort Totten, he attended Tate topa...
Bonita Faye Littleghost
Aug 2, 2026
Bonita Faye Littleghost, our beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, niece, cousin and dear friend was born on October 16, 1961 in Devils Lake, ND to Francis and Helena (Waanatan) Littleghost and began her Spiritual Journey surrounded by her family on Monday, August 3, 2026.
The Wake Services will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at St. Michael’s Wellness Center...
Harold F. Estenson
Aug 1, 2026
Harold Estenson of Devils Lake, ND, formerly of Sarles, passed away August 1st, 2026 at his home under the care of his family and HIA hospice.
Harold was born June 4th, 1936 to Herman and Marie (Oakland) Estenson in Glasgow, Montana while his dad was working on construction of the Fort Peck Dam. He was the 3rd of 7 children.
He was...
Paul J. Higgins
Jul 26, 2026
Paul James Higgins passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2026.
Paul was born on September 23, 1942, in Devils Lake, to Harry Higgins and Floy Brumwell Higgins. He grew up on the family farm near Sarles, North Dakota, and graduated from Sarles High School in 1960. He later earned a degree in Architectural Drafting from the North Dakota State...
Nevada Dawn Lee Rue
Jul 22, 2026
Nevada Dawn Lee Rue, 21 of St. Michael, ND began her journey to the Spirit World on July 22, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND
The Wake for Nevada will be on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at St. Michael's Wellness Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. The procession to St. Michael will leave from City Plaza, Devils Lake at 4:00 p.m....
Jeffrey Alan DeCoteau
Jul 20, 2026
Jeffrey Alan DeCoteau - White Buffalo Man "Wapi mush hode bezihke" was born in Belcourt, ND on November 11,1967 to Loretta Morin and Robert DeCoteau. He grew up in rural Dunseith. When Jeff was a kid he was an alter server at St. Mary's Catholic Church for 8 years.
Jeff graduated from Dunseith High School and went on to attending UND...
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