Sheila Windjue
Sheila Windjue lived a life defined by quiet strength, deep loyalty, and a generous heart that made everyone around her feel cared for.
Lucinda Bertsch
Lucinda Lou “Cindy” Bertsch, 84 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in the care of HIA (Hospice) surrounded by her loving family.
Emily Halley
Emily Ann (Skar) Halley, 91, of Cando, ND, passed away on Feb. 8, 2026, at the Towner County Medical Center surrounded by her husband and family. A funeral service will be held on Feb. 12 at 1:00 p.m. at the Christian Fellowship Church in Cando, ND. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Bantry, ND in the spring. Stream the service at https://www.youtube.com/@christianfellowshipchurchc1014/streams www.dunnigandix.com
Barbara Ambers
Barbara Ann (Olson) Ambers, 76, of Minnewaukan, ND, passed away Feb. 2, 2026, at the Eventide Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake with her loving husband by her side.
Annette Fisher
Annette (Winn) Fisher, age 81, of St. Cloud, MN, passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2026, at Cherrywood Advanced Living in St. Cloud, surrounded by her loved ones. Arrangements are being made with Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes of St. Cloud.
Tessie Swenson
Tessie Kae Swenson, 72, of Rolla, ND, passed away on Feb. 1, 2026, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Services will be held on Feb. 11 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bisbee Lutheran Church in Bisbee, ND. Visitation will be for two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held at the Bisbee Lutheran Cemetery in the spring. www.dunnigandix.com
Rick Durbin
Richard C. Durbin “Durby” a lifelong resident of Devils Lake, ND, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at home under Hospice care, surrounded by his loving family.
Barbara Ambers
Barbara A. Ambers, 76 of Minnewaukan, ND, passed away on Feb. 2, 2026, at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake with her loving family at her side. Visitation is at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Feb. 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be on Feb. 13 at 3:00 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Devils Lake. Burial will be in the Minnewaukan Cemetery in the spring.
Sheila Windjue
Sheila Windjue of Devils Lake, ND, passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND, at the age of 75.
Merlin Pfeifer
Merlin C. Pfeifer, 68, a local businessman for many years, passed away on Sunday evening, Feb. 1, 2026, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, ND.







