Obituaries

Monica Mueller, 84, passed away on Saturday, February 20 at the Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids, MN. Monica was born May 3, 1936 to Edmund and Mary (Wiatrak) Wenderski in St. Anna, Stearns County Minnesota in a converted shed next to a cattle barn....

Michael Joseph Butts (Joe Joe) born in Rolla, ND on 3/6/1965 left this world on 2/12/2021 in Rapid City, SD. Joe Joe grew up in Devils Lake, ND surrounded by a huge family. He joined the National Guard and was honorably discharged in SD. It is...

Dawn Marie Dauphinais, 62 of Devils Lake ND passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 1, 2021 at her home. Dawn Marie Anderson was born on December 11, 1958 in Cando ND, the daughter of Martin and Marian J. (Pederson) Anderson.  She grew up in Devils Lake...

Ashley N. Stoeser, 32 of New Rockford, formerly of Devils Lake and Minnewaukan ND and Denver, Colorado passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, February 24, 2021 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Carrington Hospital. Visitation for Ashley will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the...

LeRoy Buckmeier, 72, of Sheyenne, ND, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Sanford Health, Bismarck, ND. LeRoy Micheal Buckmeier was born on August 18, 1948, to Carl and Agatha (Dosch) Buckmeier in Rugby, ND.  He graduated from Maddock in 1966.  After graduating he pursued...

Matthew (Matt) David Follman passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 33 years of age, with his family at his side. His loss is felt deeply by his family, friends, and community, whose lives were enriched by his love, generosity, enthusiasm for life, and...

Charlotte “Charlie” Gonser, 84 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center in Minot ND. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake.  Funeral Services...

Kevin J. SpottedBird, 42 of St. Michael ND passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home.  Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Prayer...

Lenora M. Dammen, 92 of rural Starkweather ND passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Towner County Medical Center in Cando ND. Mass of Christian Burial for Lenora will be on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Assumption of Mary Catholic...

Wayne Burton Schwandt, 93, of Rock Lake, ND passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Northwood Deaconess Health Center in Northwood, ND.  A celebration of his gentle life will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 27,...

Jonathon Jay Frelich, age 58, of St. Paul, MN, passed away early morning at his home due to health complications on January 15, 2021. A memorial service was held at Crescent Funeral Home in Minnesota and he will be laid to rest near his father’s...

Catherine M. Streifel, 60, of Lafayette, Indiana, formerly of Minnewaukan, ND, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She is the daughter of Paul and Irene Streifel of Minnewauken. Catherine graduated from Minnewauken High School in 1978. She attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks,...

John Edward Aasmundstad III passed away at Bethany Care Center on University, Fargo, ND on February 22, 2021 surrounded by his family.    John was born September 1, 1946 to John Jr. and Doris (Chapman) Aasmundstad in Devils Lake, ND.  John graduated from Devils Lake High...

Frances M. Schwab, 78, of Devils Lake ND passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her home in the loving care of her family.  Frances Marie (Volk) Schwab was born at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Rugby ND, to Christine (Keller) and Christian Volk on...

Blake D. Skadsem, 25 of Jamestown formerly of Grand Forks and Devils Lake ND passed away at his home in Jamestown on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m....

Samantha B. Fox, 32 of rural Fort Totten ND passed away at her home on Wednesday morning, February 17, 2021.  Visitation for Samantha will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a...

Catherine M. Streifel, 60, of Lafayette, Indiana, formerly of Minnewaukan, ND, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She is the daughter of Paul and Irene Streifel of Minnewauken. Catherine graduated from Minnewauken High School in 1978. She attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks,...

Carol Anne (Ganser) Mack, 76, of Medina, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 16, 2021 due to complications of a stroke. Carol found comfort during her final days surrounded by family. Carol was born September 23, 1944 to Edward George Ganser and Rose Margaret (Prodzinski) Ganser. She...

Robert H. Moore, 86 of Devils Lake ND died on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Eventide Devils Lake Care Center. Funeral Services for Bob will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Jim Paulson...

Roger W. Hatten, 79 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his home in the loving care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Roger Wayne Hatten was born on April 14, 1941 in Lakota ND, the son...

Susie I. Krom, 95, of Cando, ND, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, at Towner County Medical Center in Cando, ND.  A Private Family Funeral Service will be held at the Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Friday, February 19, 2021 with Pastor Bonnie Weaver...

Stanley James Littlewind (S’ina Duta Wic’as’a, (Red Blanket Man) 54 years old, started his earthly journey April 1, 1966 in Devils Lake, ND. He started his journey home Thursday, February 4, 2021 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital. He was the son of...

Gerald M. Gilbertson, 90, of Devils Lake ND passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital. Gerald Milton Gilbertson was born on April 4, 1930 to Gilbert and Helen (Harmon) Gilbertson, in Devils Lake, ND. He was raised on...

Danyelle J. (McKay) Nelson, 43 of Fort Totten ND passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at her home.  Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Monday, February 8, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.   Funeral Services will be at...

Elizabeth Ann Nelson, 80 of Crary, ND passed away peacefully at her home in the loving care of her family and Altru Hospice on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Elizabeth was born on May 18, 1940, in Halstad, MN, the daughter of Joseph and Leila (Enger) Anderson....

Someone once said, “Dying is easy, it’s like taking off a tight shoe.” Frank Setter, a kind and gentle soul and a beloved friend and mentor to friends, family and all who ever knew him, has left us. He passed at his winter home in...

Debrah (White Skorheim) Novak, 74, of Lankin, ND passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Born in Devils Lake, ND on November 19, 1946, Debbie was the daughter of the late Vernon White, Frances (Bogstie) White Skorheim and Dennis...

Arlene F. Scott, age 89, resident of McVille, ND, formerly of Devils Lake, ND, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille. Arlene Fae Bragg was born September 12, 1931 in Devils Lake, ND, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Lichtenberger) Bragg.  She...

Irene M. Himle, 95, of Leeds, ND passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. A Private Family Funeral will be held at the Leeds Lutheran Church at 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 10, 2021 with Pastor Sharon Baker officiating. Public...

Dennis Allen Broderick (known to family and close friends as "Den", "Denny", or "Big Guy"), age 62, of Wahpeton, ND, was called home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, while he was hospitalized due to COVID-19 complications at the Mayo Clinic...