Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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James Hope Dickinson, N.D. James "Jim" Hope passed away suddenly and all too soon at his home on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. There was a celebration of life service for Jim at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 at First Congregational-UCC, Dickinson with Rev. Janel Kolar as officiant. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment took place at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. There was a gathering of family and friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 at Lad...
Constance Williams Minot, N.D. Constance "Connie" Williams, 93, Minot, formerly of Towner, New Rockford and Scottsdale, Ariz., died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in a Fargo hospital. Family was by her side in her final hours. Connie was born Sept. 25, 1930, in Minot, N.D. to Lloyd and Sophia Anna (Severson) Joyer. She attended Minot High School and graduated with the Class of 1948. She continued her secondary education at Minot Normal College. She met her future husband while attending college. She...
Pearl Eldridge New Rockford, N.D. Pearl Eldridge, age 84, of New Rockford, N.D., died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at her home. Pearl's visitation was held on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 from 1-2 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., all at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford. Her burial followed at the Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford, N.D. Rev. Amy Kippen officiated the service with special music by Kerstin Allmaras, pianist. Congregational hymns were "Amazing Grace," "How Great Thou Art"...
Ovedia Burton Fargo, N.D. Ovedia "Vidi" Marie (Haakenson) Burton, 95, died peacefully on August 19, 2024, in Fargo, N.D. Vidi was born in McHenry, N.D., on December 21, 1928, and then moved to New Rockford, N.D. She married Myron Burton in 1945 and had seven children. While raising their family, they also lived in Kansas City, Kan., Breckenridge, Minn., Wahpeton, N.D., and Fargo. Vidi divorced Myron in 1975. In 1977, she married Buck Lampman and divorced him in 1994. Her career took her from St....
Florence Brownlee Fargo, N.D. Florence Christine Brownlee of Fargo went home to heaven, surrounded by family on Aug. 31, 2024. She was born in Beulah, N.D., on Nov. 4, 1925, to Daniel and Elizabeth Pfennig. Florence impacted everyone who knew her. She loved to have fun and be teased by her grandkids, and never considered herself too old to do anything! She had great faith in God, and that carried her throughout life's ups and downs. Florence, "Gram," was loved and will be missed by many....
Marlene Scott Maddock, N.D. Marlene Kay Scott, 68, of Maddock, N.D., passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 at the North Viking Lutheran Church in Maddock with Pastor Cassie Borges officiating. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. followed by 7 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at the Nelson Funeral Home in Maddock. Burial was held at Greenwood Cemetery in rural...
Gladys Carlson New Rockford, N.D. Gladys LaVonne Carlson, age 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Gladys' visitation was held Friday, Aug. 9 from 1-4 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford and from 5-6 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 6 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford. Her funeral service was held Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford. Her...
Donna Weber Sheyenne, N.D. Donna Mae Weber, age 91, went home into the arms of Jesus, on Sunday morning, July 28, 2024, at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Donna's graveside service was held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Nystrom Cemetery, rural Sheyenne, N.D. followed by a celebration of life that was held at Evangelical Free Church at 3 p.m. Pastor Joe Greiner officiated with special music by Delaine Rademacher. Pallbearers were Curt Meehan, Dustin Weber, Devin Weber, Aaron Weber,...
Linnea Carlson Sheyenne, N.D. Emily Linnea Carlson, age 92, of Sheyenne, N.D., died Monday, July 22, 2024, at her home. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Sheyenne, N.D. Special music played was "How Great Thou Art" by George Beverly Shea and "Mockingbird Hill" by Patti Page. Emily Linnea Carlson was born Feb. 26, 1932, to Wilgoth Sr and Jennie (Anderson) Carlson at the home of her grandfather, John Anderson, in Gates Township, Eddy...
Jolsey Pierce New Rockford, N.D. Jolsey Marie Pierce, age 34, was born to Corrina Pierce and Darin Laber on March 16, 1990, at the Carrington Hospital in Carrington, N.D. Jolsey was baptized as an infant at the Nazarene Church in New Rockford, N.D. Jolsey's journey on this earth came to an abrupt halt and she died on July 11, 2024, at Sanford Health in Fargo, surrounded by family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, creativity and profound love for animals and people alike. Jolse...
Helen Soroka Los Angeles, Calif. Helen Louise (Hitz) Soroka, 94, passed away on July 12, 2024, at Sanford Hospice in Fargo, N.D. She was born on October 25, 1929 in New Rockford, N.D. to George and Anna Hitz. Helen spent most of her life in Los Angeles, where she worked for the State of California. She is survived by a sister, Barbara Ann Lies, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Soroka; parents, George and Anna Hitz; and a brother, Louis...
Dennis Lange Dennis Lange, age 74, of Carrington, N.D., died on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, with Pastor Ritchie Cole officiating. Music will be "How Great Thou Art" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Honorary pallbearers will be David Lutman, Lyle Lutman, John Hollingsworth, Dustin Garber, Nate Davis and Mike Larson. Dennis Edward Lange was born in...
Tonya Urban Watertown, S.D. Tonya Rae Urban, age 47, of Watertown, S.D., passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at her home in Watertown. Visitation will be at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Watertown on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 6-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Sigdal Lutheran Church in rural Tolna, N.D. Burial will be at the Sigdal Cemetery. Tonya was born on Oct. 22, 1976 to Franklin and Virginia (Olson)...
Dale Settelmeyer New Rockford, N.D. Dale "Duff" Settelmeyer, aged 81, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a husband, father, grandpa and all around grumpy old man. Duff lived in New Rockford for most of his 81 years. Duff's visitation will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 6-7 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m., all at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford. His Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at...
Allen Messner Lakeway, Texas On June 19, 2024, Allen Messner, 91, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family in Lakeway, Texas. His life was a testament to his legacy of hard work, love and unwavering dedication to his family and friends. Allen's visitation was held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 1-5 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. A visitation was also held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 1-2 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, New...
Lariman Pieterick Rugby, N.D. Lariman "Larry" George Pieterick passed away on June 22, 2024 at Trinity Hospital in Minot. Larry was born to George and Eudora in Rugby, N.D. on May 11, 1937. Larry grew up on a farm in Union Township in Pierce County, attending rural country school in Union township and graduating from Wolford High School in 1955. He married Eileen Kjetlien on June 14, 1959 at First Lutheran Church in Rugby. They have one son, Brent, who was born in 1963. He was a proud dad and...
Dennis Bergrud New Rockford, N.D. Dennis Mervin Bergrud, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Dennis' visitation was held Monday, June 3, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, N.D. His burial followed at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Bremen, N.D. Pastor Jeff Halvorson officiated the service. Recorded music was "Don't Let The Old Man In" by Toby Keith and...
Lois Ockert West Fargo, N.D. Lois M. Ockert was born October 28, 1940, to Carl and Elizabeth (Schroetlin) Laube on a farm near Bremen, N.D. The family moved to a farm near New Rockford, N.D. as a young girl, where she attended school at Munster Country school. She furthered her education, graduating from New Rockford High School. Lois married Lester Ockert in 1980 and soon after, Lester adopted her children. They resided on the family farm where she retired with her husband in 1983. They moved...
Patrick Boyle Clarkston, Idaho Patrick John Boyle, age 87, died of congestive heart failure on May 21, 2024, with his family by his side. Pat was born to Wilfred and Emily (Snydal) Boyle on March 14, 1937, in New Rockford, N.D. Pat attended grades 1-8 at Tiffany Township one room schoolhouse, where in the winter Pat would hook up the horses and sled and drive his siblings and neighbor kids to and from school each day. He completed grades 9-12 at St. James Catholic Academy in New Rockford, gradua...
John Topp Fargo, N.D. John Topp, 85, of Fargo, N.D., died Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at his home surrounded by family and with hospice care. Topp was born Feb. 17, 1939, in New Rockford, N.D. to Rudolph and Ruth (Anderson) Topp. John attended grade school at Columbia Township one room school house, then attended high school in Grace City and New Rockford. He attended North Dakota Agricultural College (NDSU). There he met Elva Manning of Regan, N.D., and on Sept. 3, 1961, they were married. The...
Inez Pendergrast Westminster, Colo. Inez Pendergrast, 90, formerly of New Rockford, N.D., passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Covenant Village of Colorado, Westminster, Colo. No services will be held at this time. Her burial will be at the Grandfield Lutheran Cemetery, Sheyenne, N.D. Inez was born on Aug. 19, 1933 to Hans and Inga (Gunvalson) Skaar in Munster Township, New Rockford, N.D. She graduated from New Rockford High School in 1951 and from Trinity Hospital School of Nursing in 1954...
Cynthia Lesmeister New Rockford, N.D. Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Lesmeister, 73, passed away on May 7, 2024 surrounded by family in her home after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Services will be held at a later date. Honorary bearers will be Travis Lesmeister, Trever Lesmeister, Tressa Lesmeister, McKenna Lesmeister, Ty Lesmeister, Lexi Lesmeister and Cindy's nieces and nephews. Cindy was born in New Rockford, N.D. on Oct. 20, 1950 to Lorraine Romanoski and John Koch. She grew up on a farm in...
Diane Holth Carrington, N.D. Diane Holth, 77, of Carrington, N.D. passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in Surprise, Ariz. Diane's celebration of life was held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 1-4 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. Her burial was held at the Barlow Cemetery, Barlow, N.D. Honorary bearers were all of Diane's family and friends. Diane Holth was born on April 24, 1946 to Donald and Ruth (Frosaker) Holtz in New Rockford, N.D. She graduated from New Rockford High School in...
Edwin Haman New Rockford, N.D. Edwin "Ed" John Haman, 71, passed into eternal life on April 29, 2024, from complications after a heart attack. Ed's visitation was held Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary service at 6:30 p.m., followed by a vigil service at 7 p.m., all at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford. A funeral mass was held Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford with burial following at St. John's Catholic Cemetery. Fr. Reese Weber...
Arlyss Loe Billings, Mont. Arlyss Faye Loe, 90, of Billings, Mont. died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Sweetwater Retirement Community, attended by the compassionate personnel of St. John's Hospice. She was born June 15, 1933, in Carrington, N.D., to Inez and Folke Borgeson. She was baptized in Augustana Lutheran Church in Sheyenne, N.D. After attending college in Minot, N.D., she began her teaching career at Augustana Country School and then taught in Kloten, N.D. She married Bob Olson April 15,...
