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LaRay Ries
March 31, 1928 - June 14, 2024 BISMARCK, N.D. - LaRay Ries, 96, Dickinson, N.D., died Friday, June 14, in CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck Medical Center. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson. Arrangements by Stevenson Funeral Home.
Todd Corneil
Dec. 26, 1964 - June 13, 2024 BISMARCK, N.D. - Todd Corneil, 59, Medora, N.D., died Thursday, June 13, in Good Samaritan Society - St. Vincent’s. Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m., with a prayer service at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson. A funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Medora Community Center. Pastor Bush will officiate. Burial will follow in Medora Cemetery. Arrangements by Stevenson Funeral Home.
Valery Volesky-Campbell
March 20, 1952 - May 19, 2024 BISMARCK, N.D. - Valery Volesky-Campbell, 72, Riverton, Wyo., died Sunday, May 19, in Bismarck from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A Liturgy of the Word service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson, N.D. Arrangements by Stevenson Funeral Home.
Marvin “Marv” Knoll
Marv Knoll, 86, of Bismarck, formerly of Dickinson, passed away on Saturday June 8th, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 21st at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 519 Raymond Street, Bismarck. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 20th from 5-6:30 pm, with a prayer service starting at 6:30, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Marv Knoll was born in Mandan on March 29, 1938, the eldest of five children born to Phillip and Stephina Knoll.
Doug Beach
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John “Sonny” Basaraba
May 30, 1942 - March 8, 2024 DEBARY, Fla. - John “Sonny” Basaraba, 81, DeBary, Fla., died Friday, March 8, in his home from a stroke. A memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. MST Saturday, June 22, at Saint Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Belfield, N.D. A graveside service with military honors will be 1 p.m. MST Saturday at the church cemetery near Belfield.
Kristine Sellie-Hanson
June 9, 1984 - June 3, 2024 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Kristine Sellie-Hanson, 39, Carrollton, Ky., died Monday, June 3, in University of Louisville Hospital. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 22, at Hope Lutheran Church - North Campus in Fargo, N.D. Arrangements by Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home.
Gerald “Gary” Emmil
Dec. 2, 1945 - June 9, 2024 DICKINSON, N.D. - Gerald “Gary” Emmil, 78, Dickinson, N.D., died Sunday, June 9, in St. Benedict’s Health Center. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a Liturgy of the Word at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 13, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Arrangements by Stevenson Funeral Home.
Valery Campbell
Nov. 24, 1952 - May 19, 2024 BISMARCK, N.D. - Valery Campbell, 71, Riverton, Wyo., formerly Dickinson, N.D., died Sunday, May 19, in Sanford Medical Center. A liturgy of the word service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson. Arrangements by Stevenson Funeral Home.
Nick Biel
June 22, 1924 - May 29, 2024 DICKINSON, N.D. - Nick Biel, 99, Dickinson, N.D., died Wednesday, May 29, in home. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., with a rosary and vigil at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, at Ladbury Funeral Service in Dickinson. Deacon Ron Keller will preside. Visitation will continue from 8:30-9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 20, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dickinson. Father Brandon Wolf will celebrate the Mass.
Theresa Renner
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Joanne Riederer
Jan. 6, 1961 - June 5, 2024 DICKINSON, N.D. - Joanne Riederer, 63, Dickinson, N.D., died Wednesday, June 5, in her home. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a Liturgy of the Word service at 1 p.m., Friday, June 14, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson. Deacon Ron Keller will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in St. Catherine Cemetery in Valley City, N.D. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to ABLE, Inc. in Dickinson. Arrangements by Stevenson Funeral Home.
Monica Hushka
Oct. 22, 1936 - June 10, 2024 DICKINSON, N.D. - Monica Hushka, 87, Belfield, N.D., died Monday, June 10, in St. Benedict’s Health Center. Visitation will be from 5-6:30 p.m., with a rosary and vigil at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 13, at Ladbury Funeral Service in Dickinson. Visitation will continue from 1-2 p.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m., Friday, June 14, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Belfield, N.D. Father Shane Campbell will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will be at Sts.
Raymond “Ray” Greff
March 26, 1957 - June 6, 2024 MOTT, N.D. - Raymond “Ray” Greff, 67, near Mott, N.D., died Thursday, June 6, in his farm. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., with a rosary at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, at St. Stephen Catholic Church near Mott. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 12, at the church. Father Thomas Wordekemper will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Placidus Cemetery near Mott. Arrangements by Evanson Jensen Funeral Home.
Shirley Hartman
July 11, 1932 - Nov. 27, 2023 BISMARCK, N.D. - Shirley Hartman, 91, Dickinson, N.D., died Monday, Nov. 27, in a hospital. A memorial Mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 13, at Church of Christ in Bismarck. Arrangements by Bismarck Funeral Home.
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Froehlich
Jan. 4, 1952 - Nov. 24, 2023 NORTHFIELD, Minn. - Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Froehlich, 71, Northfield, Minn., formerly Belfield, N.D., died Friday, Nov. 24, in Benedictine Living Community. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., with a rosary and vigil at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 20, at Ladbury Funeral Service in Dickinson, N.D. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Belfield. Father Shane Campbell will celebrate the Mass.
David R. Huncovsky
Jan. 17, 1947 - June 4, 2024 DICKINSON, N.D. - David R. Huncovsky, 77, Dickinson, N.D., died Tuesday, June 4, in St. Benedict’s Health Center. A Liturgy of the Word service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, at Ladbury Funeral Service in Dickinson. Deacon Bob Stockert will preside. Inurnment will be in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, N.D. Military honors will be provided by Dickinson American Legion Post 3 Honor Guard. Arrangements by Ladbury Funeral Service.
Shirley J. Jones
Age 84, of Maplewood, born in Richardton, ND. Passed peacefully on June 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her husband Kenneth. Survived by children Jay (Terri) Jones, Jill (Roger) Simon and Julie (Dave) Pettijohn; grandchildren Brandon (Bethany) Jones, Kayleen Jones (Ian Moore), Jacob (Taylor) Jones, Mara Simon and Ella Simon.
Kristine Anne Sellie-Hanson
Kristine Anne Sellie-Hanson, 39, of Carrollton, KY, formerly of Fargo, ND, passed away June 3, 2024, at the University of Louisville Hospital. Kristine died from an embolic stroke. Kristine was born in Harvey, ND, to Karen and Michael Keller, on June 9, 1984. Kristine is survived by her daughter Estella, sister Kari, brother John and adoptive father CT Hanson, guardian Peter and Kathy Sellie, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Services and interment in ND are pending.
Lynette Fitterer
March 11, 1964 - June 3, 2024 NEW SALEM, N.D. - Lynette Fitterer, 60, New Salem, N.D., died Monday, June 3, in her home from natural causes. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., with a rosary and vigil at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glen Ullin, N.D. Visitation will continue from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 7, at the church. Father Gary Benz will celebrate the Mass.
Kimberly Kae “Kim” Kuhn
Feb. 19, 1958 - Nov. 4, 2023 BISMARCK, N.D. - Kimberly Kae “Kim” Kuhn, 65, Dickinson, N.D., died Saturday, Nov. 4, in Sanford Medical Center. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5-7 p.m., with a prayer service and time of sharing at 7 p.m., Friday, June 21, at Ladbury Funeral Service in Dickinson. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at the funeral home. Pastor Mike Pretzer will officiate.
Judy A. Torstenson
July 22, 1947 - June 2, 2024 BISMARCK, N.D. - Judy A. Torstenson, 76, Dickinson, N.D., died Sunday, June 2, in CHI St. Alexius. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., with a time of sharing stories and memories at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 9, at Ladbury Funeral Service in Dickinson. A Liturgy of the Word service will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 10, at the funeral home. Deacon Al Schwindt will preside. Arrangements by Ladbury Funeral Service.
Kathleen Daisy Davis Fisher
Oct. 9, 1940 - March 14, 2024 BISMARCK, N.D. - Kathleen Daisy Davis Fisher, 83, Richardton, N.D., died Thursday, March 14, in Sanford Medical Center. A celebration of life will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Ladbury Funeral Service in Dickinson. Pastor Terry Pflugrad will officiate. Arrangements by Ladbury Funeral Service.
Catherine Smith
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Aaron Patrick “Pat” Hoerner
Aaron Patrick “Pat” Hoerner, 84, Dickinson, died on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family. Patrick’s Funeral Service was 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 3, 2024, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Dickinson with Rev. Scott Erickson as officiant. Visitation was on Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation continued one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Clifford Lawrence Barnhart, 86
Dateline: Sidney, MTAnyone who believes a dog is man’s best friend never had a horse according to Clifford Lawrence Barnhart, the youngest of seven children born to Leslie (Jim) and Hattie (Godfrey) Barnhart on September 30, 1937, in Watford City, ND. Cliff grew up in Grassy Butte and Medora, ND, graduating from Medora High School in 1957.
Betty Maus
Funeral Mass for Betty Maus, age 101, will be at 10:00 am (MT) on Friday, June 7, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dickinson, ND with Father Keith Streifel celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, ND. Visitation for Betty will be Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 5:00 pm at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson with a Rosary and Vigil Service following at 6:00 pm. Betty passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024, at St. Benedicts Health Center.
Joan Hintz
Joan Hintz, 84, passed away June 1, 2024 at St. Luke’s in Dickinson, ND. Joan Bernice Hintz was born on January 3, 1940, to Charles and Lillian (Enochs) Hawn. She was the youngest of 14 children. Joan attended school in Mott and New England. Joan married Richard Allen Hintz on January 17, 958, in the Congregational Church of Mott. To this union, three daughters Lenora, Tammie, Melissa and one son Rickie were born. Joan loved being a farmwife, she was happiest when she was by Richard’s side.
Georgia Marie Fritz
Georgia Marie (Kovash) Fritz, age 88, of Prior Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at St Francis Hospital in Shakopee, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Georgia on Friday, June 7 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake (16400 Duluth Ave SE) starting at 11am. There will be a Time of Gathering prior to Mass from 9:30-10:45am at church. Georgia will be laid to rest at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.
Lorraine Kappel
Lorraine Kappel passed away on Wednesday, May 29th at Eventide Nursing Home in Fargo, North Dakota. Lorraine was born April 11th, 1932 near Lefor, ND to Matt and Elizabeth Heidecker. She was united in marriage to Richard Joseph Kappel on 9/1/1953. They raised 7 children. Mom enjoyed gardening, baking, cards, puzzles, casino with Dad, family and friends. Mom was a devout Catholic, member of St. Patrick’s Church and Catholic Daughters.
Dan Wilhelmson
Lawrence Daniel Wilhelmson, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was born on February 20th, 1939, in Staples, Minnesota, to Mildred and Norman Wilhelmson. Affectionately known as Dan, Lawrence lived a full life driven by his entrepreneurial spirit, deep faith, and love for his family. After graduating from Staples High School in 1957, Dan embarked on a journey leading him to various telecommunications industry roles.
Roberta Kunze
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Jarold “Jerry” Wardner
Sept. 20, 1945 - May 29, 2024 GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Jarold “Jerry” Wardner, 78, Crookston, Minn., died Wednesday, May 29, in Altru Hospital. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., with a prayer service at 6 p.m., Monday, June 3, at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston. Visitation will continue from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a funeral at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 4, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Crookston. The Rev. Steve Bohler will officiate.
Brendan Robert Tupa
Brendan Robert Tupa, 47, Plymouth, MN, passed peacefully surrounded by his family at the Methodist Hospital, St Louis Park, MN, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Brendan Robert Tupa was born April 27, 1977, at Grand Forks, North Dakota to Robert and Virginia (Kistler) Tupa. Brendan attended Holy Family School, South Junior High and Red River High Schools. He received a football scholarship to Jamestown College where he played football and wrestled.
Marge Endrud
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Robyn A. DeGroot
July 20, 1968 - May 10, 2024 GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Robyn A. DeGroot, 55, Grand Forks, N.D., died Friday, May 10, in Altru Hospital. A celebration of life will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at VFW Club in East Grand Forks, Minn. Arrangements by Amundson Funeral Home.
Thomas Olson
Oct. 9, 1952 - May 24, 2024 FARGO, N.D. - Thomas Olson, 71, Fargo, N.D., died Friday, May 24, in Sanford Medical Center. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m., with a prayer service at 5 p.m., Sunday, June 2, at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home in Fargo. Visitation will continue from 1-2 p.m., followed by a funeral at 2 p.m., Monday, June 3, at Olivet Lutheran Church in Fargo. Arrangements by Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home.
Fredrick E. “Fred” Haugo
March 15, 1947 - May 28, 2024 FARGO, N.D. - Fredrick E. “Fred” Haugo, 77, Fargo, N.D., died Tuesday, May 28, in Sanford Medical Center. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 8, at St. John Lutheran Church in Fargo. Burial will be at a later date in Fargo National Cemetery. Arrangements by Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center.
Calvin Larson
Aug. 10, 1930 - April 1, 2024 DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Calvin Larson, 93, Pelican Rapids, Minn., died Monday, April 1, in Ecumen - The Cottages Detroit Lakes Memory Care. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m., Friday, June 7, at Zion Lutheran Church on Franklin Lake in Pelican Rapids. An ice cream social will follow. Arrangements by Olson Funeral and Cremation.
Sister Mary Agnes
Sister Mary Agnes of the Blessed Sacrament, O.Carm. entered Eternal life with her Beloved, Jesus Christ on May 28, 2024, Sister was a member of the Carmelite Community at the Carmel of Mary in rural Wahpeton, North Dakota. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton.
Bergliot Turmo
Bergliot (Bergie) Herstad Turmo died on May 18 at Sheyenne Crossing Nursing Home in West Fargo. Bergie was born on January 14, 1933, in Kindred, ND to Hans and Tinka (Swenson) Herstad. She attended Kindred schools. After graduation from high school she attended Dakota Business School, then began a long career on the staff at NDSU in the agriculture department including serving as the secretary to the dean of the department.
Milton H. Wilkinson Jr.
June 1, 1941 - May 24, 2024 KYLE, Texas - Milton H. Wilkinson Jr., 82, Moorhead, Minn., died Friday, May 24, in Ascension Hays Hospital. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., Monday, June 24, at Wright Funeral Home in Moorhead. Arrangements by Wright Funeral Home.
James R. DuBay
James “Jim” DuBay, 85, passed away on November 9, 2023 at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, Fargo, ND with a visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Moorhead, MN Jim was born on October 7, 1938 to Wallace and Marge (Sinclair) DuBay in Minneapolis, MN.
John Whittier
March 11, 1933 - May 22, 2024 FARGO, N.D. - John Whittier, 91, Fargo, N.D., died Wednesday, May 22, in Bethany Homes on 42nd. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, at Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Fargo. Arrangements by Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center.
Magdalene Evanson
Magdalene Catherine Evanson, 79, of Northwood, ND, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at St. Catherine’s South in Fargo. Born on May 28, 1944, in Devils Lake, ND, Magdalene was the beloved daughter of John Hagar and Magdalena Miltenberger. She graduated from Devils Lake Central High School in 1962. She moved to Fargo, staying until 1969 when she moved to Grand Forks where she met her husband Ritchie.
Dennis Bergrud
Jan. 9, 1934 - May 28, 2024 NEW ROCKFORD, N.D. - Dennis Bergrud, 90, Sheyenne, N.D., died Tuesday, May 28, in Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a funeral at 1 p.m., Monday, June 3, at Evans Funeral Home in New Rockford. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Bremen, N.D. Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home.
Gordon Rotenberger
Dec. 4, 1946 - May 21, 2024 FARGO, N.D. - Gordon Rotenberger, 77, Leonard, N.D., died Tuesday, May 21, in SMP Health - St. Catherine South. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 15, at Immanuel Lutheran Church near DeLamere, N.D. The service will be livestreamed on Dahlstrom Funeral Home’s website. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Dahlstrom Funeral Home-Milnor.
Richard “Dick” D. Ambuehl
Richard (Dick) Ambuehl, 83, Ada, MN, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Benedictine Care Community in Ada. Richard (Dick) Dean Ambuehl was born on February 19, 1941 to Martin and Alice (Regstad) Ambuehl in Ada, Minnesota; he was their only child. Dick was raised, lived, and ran the family farm his entire life. He attended school and graduated from Borup High School in 1959. He took over the family farm after his father died of a farm accident when Dick was only 18 years old.
Joe H. Roes
Joe H. Roes, 101, Harwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 26, 2024 at the VA Hospital, Fargo, ND. Joe was born on Dec. 18, 1922 in Menahga, MN to Andrew and Pauline (Polman) Roes. After growing up on the farm Joe volunteered for the US Army to replace his brother during the WWII draft. Joe served 2 years achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant in the Golden Acorn Division 87th Infantry. After the war Joe moved to Fargo where he married, built a house and raised 2 daughters.
Hunter Gwilliams
Sept. 23, 2002 - May 24, 2024 FARGO, N.D. - Hunter Gwilliams, 21, Fargo, N.D., died Friday, May 24, in his home. Visitation will be from 4-5 p.m., followed by a celebration of life at 5 p.m., Thursday, May 30, at New Life Assembly of God Church in Valley City. The services will be livestreamed on Lerud Mathias Funeral Home’s website. Arrangements by Lerud Mathias Funeral Home.
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