Obituaries

Wanda Mae White Dunn Trottier

Wanda Mae White Dunn Trottier

Nov 16, 2024

Wanda M. White Dunn Trottier, of St. Michael ND passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Essentia Health in Fargo with her loving family at her side at the age of 58.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at St. Michael’s Catholic Church beginning Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. with a Rosary...

Norman H. Schommer

Norman H. Schommer

Nov 15, 2024

 Norman H. Schommer, 93, of Devils Lake, ND, formerly of Munich, ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

 Norman was born July 13, 1931, in Munich to Andrew and Annie (Michels) Schommer. He attended school in Munich, graduating in 1949 and began farming in 1950, and saw many...

Carol Lynn Mertens

Carol Lynn Mertens

Nov 14, 2024

Carol Lynn Mertens, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Lakota Good Samaritan Care Center at the age of 67.

Carol Lynn, daughter of Henry and Anna (Burckhard) Mertens was born on September 8, 1957 in Devils Lake. She attended Devils Lake Public School and graduated from Central High School with the class of 1975. 

For many years, Carol was...

Eric P. Groves

Eric P. Groves

Nov 13, 2024

Eric Peter Groves 39 of West Fargo, ND formerly of Devils Lake, ND passed away at Sanford on Broadway, Fargo on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from leukemia complications. 

There will be a gathering of family and friends at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Scripture Service and Time...

Susan E. Armstrong

Susan E. Armstrong

Nov 11, 2024

Susan Armstrong was born on February 20, 1963, in Grand Forks, ND the daughter of Marv and Karen “Beth” (Zyllo) Betts. Sue grew up in Grand Forks, attending Benjamin Franklin Elementary, South Junior High and graduated from Red River High School with the great class of 1981. Sue also attended UND. She graduated from Bismarck State College in 1992 with...

Carl Dean Merrick

Carl Dean Merrick

Nov 7, 2024

Carl D. Merrick “Ta Howasté Wakan” (His Holy Voice)

Carl Dean Merrick, was born on March 29, 1954 and began his journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, ND.

Carl Dean Merrick ~ Ta Howaste Wakan “His Holy Voice” was born to Rita Jackson and Raymond Merrick Sr. on March 29, 1954...

Lawrence G. Nygren

Lawrence G. Nygren

Nov 6, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” George Nyren of Devils Lake ND passed away on Wednesday, November 6, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks ND with loving family at his side at the age of 83.

Lawrence George Nygren was born August 12, 1941, to George and Margaret (Gunderson) Nygren at the hospital in Lakota ND. He grew up on a farm between Lankin and Adams...

David D. Nelson

David D. Nelson

Nov 5, 2024

David D. “Pudgee” Nelson, 60 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake 

The Funeral Service will be held...

Byron Hassett

Byron Hassett

Nov 4, 2024

The Funeral Service for Byron will be on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Eventide Heartland Care Center Chapel. Military Honors will be accorded by the Neathery-Simensen Post #756, Devils Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars and the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Team. 

Byron H. Hassett, 74 of Devils Lake passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at...

Myron Allen Jury Jr.

Myron Allen Jury Jr.

Nov 3, 2024

The service will also be available via live stream at https://www.facebook.com/1stUMCdl/

Myron Allen "Mick" Jury, Jr., 85, of Minnewaukan, ND passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at CHI St. Alexius Health in Devils Lake after a brief battle with cancer. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 9...

Richard Clifford Berg

Richard Clifford Berg

Nov 2, 2024

Richard Clifford Berg passed away Saturday, November 02, 2024 at Fowler Health Care at age 87. “Dick” was born on June 13, 1937 on the farm in Starkweather, North Dakota to Peder Henrickson Berg and Kristina Danielsdaughter Fluge, both immigrants from Norway. The youngest of 9 children, Richard spent his youth working on the family farm, picking rocks from the...

John Philip Hertzell

John Philip Hertzell

Nov 2, 2024

John Philip (Phil) Hertzell

 Phil Hertzell, 81, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend of many, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at his home in Devils Lake, ND.

 John Philip Hertzell was born on January 2, 1943 in Langdon, ND, the only son of Owen and Lois (Flanders) Hertzell and the second of 4 children. Phil grew up...

Rudolph L. Severinson

Rudolph L. Severinson

Oct 30, 2024

Rudolph "Rudy" Lee Severinson, 85 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

There will be visitation on Thursday, November 7th, 2024 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on...

Gene D. Kotaska

Gene D. Kotaska

Oct 29, 2024

Gene D. Kotaska, 85, of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at his home with his loving family surrounding him.

Gene Kotaska was born June 22, 1939, in Grafton, ND, the son of Stanley and Mildred (Sticha) Kotaska. He attended schools at Lankin, ND and graduated from Valley City State University. He earned his Master’s Degree at...

Kay D. Hanson

Kay D. Hanson

Oct 28, 2024

There will be a graveside service for Kay at the Union Cemetery, Towner, ND on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. 

 Kay Denise Hanson passed away on Monday, Oct. 28th, 2024, at Eventide Heartland Care Center. 

 Kay Keyes Hanson was born on Aug. 21st, 1934, in Towner, ND, the daughter of Waldo and Ethel Keyes. She graduated from Towner High School...

Anna Marie Thomas-Scott

Anna Marie Thomas-Scott

Oct 27, 2024

Anna Marie Thomas Scott “Tasina Duta Win” (Red Shawl Woman), passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2024, at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital at the age of 64 years.

Anna Marie was born on July 13, 1960, in Devils Lake, ND, the daughter of Winifred (BuckElk) and Richard “Boke” Thomas Sr. The family made their home in Crow Hill....

Dustin J. Noble

Dustin J. Noble

Oct 27, 2024

You can view a memorial video and the funeral service for Dustin on the First Lutheran Church, Bottineau, ND Facebook page.

Dustin Jon Noble, 42 passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 due to injuries sustained in an accident, rural Devils Lake. 

Dustin Jon Noble was born December 12, 1981 in Stanley, ND to Dan and Virginia Noble. He completed their...

David R. Pederson

David R. Pederson

Oct 26, 2024

David Ray Pederson, 70, died Oct 26, 2024 at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington where he resided since early 2023. 

 Dave was born January 18, 1954 to Ruth H. Pederson in Devils Lake. He was raised on the Pederson farm northeast of Churchs Ferry. He graduated from Churchs Ferry High School and attended Devils Lake Junior College. He farmed with his...

Leo A. Hoffart

Leo A. Hoffart

Oct 22, 2024

Leo A. Hoffart was born on October 22, 1927, and passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake om his 97th birthday.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service for Leo will...

Charlotte Kakela

Charlotte Kakela

Oct 20, 2024

Charlotte M. Kakela, 91 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Eventide Heartland Care Center with loving family at her side.

Charlotte is in the care of the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake. Services are pending for the spring of 2025.

Charlotte Marlene Held was born on June 25, 1933, in Towner County, North Dakota, the daughter...

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