Obituaries

Carl R. Schmid

Carl R. Schmid

May 7, 2024

Carl Robert Schmid, age 70, passed away on May 7, 2024 at the Towner County Living Center in Cando, ND. He was born on November 12,1957 to Glen and Norma (Gilbertson) Schmid.

 He graduated from Minnewaukan High school and went to the Wahpeton State School of Science.  He worked as a diesel mechanic for Clairmont until his motorcycle accident in 1979.

 After...

Ronald J. Nelson

Ronald J. Nelson

May 4, 2024

Ronald J. “Smiley” Nelson passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 surrounded by his family at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. He was 79. 

There will be a gathering of family and friends at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, North Dakota on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Scripture Service and time of...

Richard N Ritter

Richard N Ritter

Apr 28, 2024

Richard N. Ritter, 85 of Devils Lake formerly of Munich ND passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

Richard Norris Ritter was born December 19, 1938 in Langdon ND the oldest child of Norris and Ovidia (Barstad) Ritter. Richard lived 18 years on the family farm in Huron Township. 

He attended grade school at Huron...

Roberta L. Mattson

Roberta L. Mattson

Apr 28, 2024

Roberta “Bobbie” L. Mattson, 76 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at her home in the care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

There will be a Celebration of Life Open House at the Knights of Columbus in Devils Lake ND on Sunday, May 5, 2024 beginning at 2:00 p.m.  There will...

Myrtle May Makaula

Myrtle May Makaula

Apr 27, 2024

Myrtle May Makaula, 88, of Starkweather, ND, formally of Maui HI, passed away on April 27, 2024 in Towner County Medical Center of Cando, ND. She was born on March 29, 1936, in Hampden, ND. Myrtle was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 

She is survived by her daughters, Dora Makaula (Roy) of Lahaina, HI, and Dawn East (Steve) of McKinney,...

Sharon Star Rainbow

Sharon Star Rainbow

Apr 21, 2024

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Fort Totten ND beginning at 5:00 p.m. The procession will leave from City Plaza on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Rosary and Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. 

Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the church with burial in St. Jerome's Catholic...

Wayne Robert Littleghost

Wayne Robert Littleghost

Apr 18, 2024

Wayne Robert Littleghost “Weezy”, of St. Michael ND passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. He was 31 years old.

The Wake for Wayne will be on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the St. Michael’s Wellness Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 p.m. The procession to...

Arlo Wynn Svedberg

Arlo Wynn Svedberg

Apr 17, 2024

There will be a gathering of family and friends at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Monday, May 20, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with Military Honors at 6:30 p.m. 

There will be a graveside service at Bellevue Cemetery, rural Larimore, ND on Tuesday, May 21st at 10:30 a.m. and services at the Fargo National Veterans Cemetery, Harwood,...

Brianne Langton

Brianne Langton

Apr 16, 2024

The funeral service will be live-streamed at facebook.com/oursaviorslutheranchurchofdevilslake

Brianne Alyse (Worner) Langton, 45 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.

A Gathering of family and friends will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Devils Lake, ND on Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services for Brianne...

Charles F. Mertens

Charles F. Mertens

Apr 13, 2024

Charles F. Mertens, 91 of Devils Lake, died on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the Eventide Heartland Care Center surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 19th, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. The Rosary will be led by the...

Ardy Salisbury

Ardy Salisbury

Apr 9, 2024

Services will be live-streamed on Facebook.com/stolafchurchdevilslake. FYI: The elevator at St. Olaf is scheduled for repairs beginning on Monday, April 15th so will not be available for use on the day of the funeral. 



Ardys L. “Ardy” Salisbury, of Devils Lake ND passed away at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND at the age of 84.

There will be a visitation on Monday,...

Kevin C. Denault

Kevin C. Denault

Apr 6, 2024

Kevin Chester Denault was born to Albert and Sharon (Zaste) Denault at Langdon, ND on the 21st day of December of 1963. He died on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Essentia Health in Fargo ND.

Kevin worked at different places always helping people out when they needed it. He was a kind, loving brother. He will be missed by all who...

Rose Senger

Rose Senger

Apr 4, 2024

Visitation will be on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:45 p.m. followed by a time of sharing and remembrance.  Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with burial in St. Joseph's...

Monte Ray Herman

Monte Ray Herman

Apr 3, 2024

Monte HermanVisitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Tuesday (tomorrow) April 9, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Time of Sharing at 7:00 p.m. There will be a procession to St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Wednesday morning, April 10th from City Plaza at 9:00 a.m. with final farewell at the...

Shirley Hovdeness

Shirley Hovdeness

Apr 1, 2024

Shirley Kay Hovdeness, 78 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo ND after a short but brave battle with cancer. 

Shirley, daughter of William and Alta (Marlenee) Boldenow was born on February 3, 1946, in Rugby, ND.

She grew up in Leeds, ND, attended Leeds Public School, and graduated from Leeds High...

Fern Gladys Dammen

Fern Gladys Dammen

Mar 31, 2024

Fern G. Dammen, 66 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake.

Fern Gladys Dammen was born on April 26, 1957, to Orville and Mary (Bercier) Dammen in Rolla, North Dakota. At the age of 4, the family moved to Devils Lake where a very caring neighbor told Fern’s parents...

Glen Eman Miller

Glen Eman Miller

Mar 29, 2024

Glen Miller, 69 of Devils Lake formerly of Lawton and Minot, ND passed away on Good Friday morning, March 29, 2024, at REM in the loving care of staff, family, and Hospice. 

Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be on Easter Monday, April 1, 2024, at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. A Rosary will be recited at 9:15...

Roberta Lorraine Smith

Roberta Lorraine Smith

Mar 28, 2024

Roberta L. Smith 60 of St. Michael, ND passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her home.

There will be a procession to Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Fort Totten ND on Sunday, April 7, 2024 from City Plaza, Devils Lake at 4:00 p.m. Visitation will be at Seven Dolors from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture...

Vincent Lee Herald

Vincent Lee Herald

Mar 24, 2024

Vincent Herald, 69, of the Spirit Lake Nation, began his journey into the Spirit World on Sunday, March 24th, 2024.   Procession of friends and family will accompany Vincent from the City Plaza parking lot in Devils Lake ND to St. Micheal Wellness Center (Rec) at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 1st, 2024. Viewing to be held at St. Michael Wellness Center...

Mary J. Wack

Mary J. Wack

Mar 24, 2024

Mary Jane Wack (Muller-Kisgen) 81 of Devils Lake ND went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Sanford Broadway Medical Center in Fargo ND.

The beautiful woman was the most amazing example of love. She genuinely loved people, unconditionally. Her heart was big. Her smile lit up a room. She shines the light of...

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