Obituaries

Merle Dean Whitetail

Merle Dean Whitetail

Sep 22, 2023

 

Celebrating the Life ofMerle Dean Whitetail

Made his earth journey, May 28, 1968 – Devils Lake, NDMade his spiritual journey, September 22, 2023 – Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake, NDWake & Prayer Service: Monday, October 2, 2023Wake: 5:00PM ~ Prayer Service 7:00PMFort Totten Wellness Center, Fort Totten, ND

Funeral Service: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.Fort Totten Wellness Center,...

Myron Keith Lambert Sr.

Myron Keith Lambert Sr.

Sep 22, 2023

 

Myron K. Lambert Sr. "Cante Tawa Waste Omani" (Walks With a Good Heart), 54 of rural Fort Totten passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, due to injuries sustained in an auto/pedestrian accident. 

The Wake for Sambo will be on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Crow Hill Wellness Center, rural Fort Totten beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a...

Cynthia Marie Meyer

Cynthia Marie Meyer

Sep 18, 2023

The funeral Mass will be live-streamed at facebook.com/stjosephdvl

Cherished wife, mom, and grandma, Cindy Marie (Mohs) Meyer, 73, of Devils Lake, known for her infectious, one-of-a-kind laugh, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 18, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 23rd at 9 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in...

Cynthia Marie Brannan

Cynthia Marie Brannan

Sep 17, 2023

 

Cynthia Marie Brannan (Schafer)

3/15/1954 – 9/17/2023

Cynthia “Cindy” Marie Brannan, 69, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Tacoma, Washington after a lengthy battle with ALS.

Cindy, the second oldest of four children, was born to Leo and Luella (Couture) Schafer on March 15, 1954, in Devils Lake, ND.  She grew up in Devils Lake, ND and...

Robert Garske

Robert Garske

Sep 17, 2023

Robert “Bob” Harold Garske, 78 of Devils Lake, North Dakota, passed away September 17, 2023, at his home, with his loving wife by his side. 

Bob was born March 2, 1945, in Devils Lake, the son of Harold and Hazel (Anderson) Garske. He attended schools in Devils Lake. He married Martha Ann Thompson on August 28, 1965, in Baja, Ca. Together...

James Vernon Klett

James Vernon Klett

Sep 12, 2023

 

A Celebration of Jim's life will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Devils Lake Elks Lodge.

James Vernon Klett, a dedicated and highly respected individual in the field of wildlife law enforcement, passed away on September 12, 2023. Jim's life was marked by his unwavering commitment to protecting the natural...

Joni Leean Haugland

Joni Leean Haugland

Sep 11, 2023

Joni Leean Haugland died on Monday, September 11, 2023 at her home in Devils Lake, ND.  

Joni was born in Devils Lake, ND on February 14, 1965 along with her twin sister, Jodi, to Wayne & Diana (Hoffman) Haugland.  She grew up in the Hampden, ND area and attended the Hampden Public School, Alsen Public School, and graduated from...

Orlan Dennis Foss

Orlan Dennis Foss

Sep 10, 2023

Orlan D. Foss, aged 88, peacefully passed away at his home in Devils Lake on Sunday, September 10, 2023. 

Gathering of family and friends and a service for Orlan will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake. Burial will take place at a later date.

 Orlan Dennis Foss was...

Terry L. Armstrong

Terry L. Armstrong

Sep 8, 2023

 

Terry Armstrong, 66, of Devils Lake, ND passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2023. 

Terry was born in Rolette, ND on May 7, 1957 to Richard and Ethel (Bush) Armstrong. He attended and graduated from Rolette high school with the class of 1975. He then went on to attend college at NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND and received...

Jeffrey LeNoir

Jeffrey LeNoir

Sep 7, 2023

Jeffrey Benette LeNoir, 63 of the Spirit Lake Nation passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Jeffrey was born on February 3, 1960 in Hennepin County Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Amelia Josephine (Dubois) and John Baptist Lenoir.

He worked a variety of jobs over the years, but putting his carpentry...

Lorrain Orville Vrem

Lorrain Orville Vrem

Sep 5, 2023

 

Lorrain O. Vrem, 90 of McVille formerly of Tolna ND passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Lorrain Orville Vrem was born October 6, 1932, in Freeborn Township, south of Hamar, North Dakota. He attended country school and then Hamar Public School through the 8th grade when he had to leave to...

Vicki Lynn Oehlke

Vicki Lynn Oehlke

Sep 4, 2023

 

Vicki Lynn Oehlke, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Devils Lake, ND on September 4, 2023. She was born on February 24, 1949, at Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake to Arthur and Doris (Peterson) Staren.A lifelong learner herself, Vicki embraced education as a means of growth. She graduated from Devils Lake High...

Durell Keo

Durell Keo

Sep 3, 2023

Durell Keith Keo

“Cante Waste Hoksina” (Good Hearted Boy)

January 2, 1998  ~  September 3, 2023

Durell Keith Keo was born January 2, 1998, in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Londa (Littleghost) Keo and the late Duane Keo. He was raised in Crow Hill, rural Fort Totten, ND. Durell attended Oberon Public School, pre-K through the 4th grade....

Ashley Lynne Johnson

Ashley Lynne Johnson

Sep 3, 2023

Ashley Lynne Johnson, 39 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

Funeral Services for family and close family friends will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND.

Ashley began her life in Devils Lake ND on...

Jack L. Rude

Jack L. Rude

Aug 31, 2023

There will be a time of prayer and remembrance at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Thursday, September 7, 2023 (tomorrow) at 7:00 p.m.

Jackie Lynn Rude, 75 formerly of Williston ND passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford ND. 

Jack was born on September 2, 1947, in New Rockford ND...

Bruce Lyn Simon

Bruce Lyn Simon

Aug 31, 2023

Bruce Lyn Simon, age 74 passed away at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND on Thursday, August 31, 2023. 

Bruce was born February 22, 1949, to the late Kenneth and Doris (Woldmoe) Simon of Hampden, ND. He was raised and educated in the Hampden area, graduating from Hampden High School with the class of 67. Bruce attended Lake Region State College...

Mary M. Kraft

Mary M. Kraft

Aug 27, 2023

Mary M. Kraft, 83 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital. Mary, the daughter of Arnold and Regina Martinson was born on March 21, 1940 at Cando, North Dakota. She grew up and was educated in Devils Lake.Mary was united in marriage to Lawrence Kraft on April 15, 1958...

Jose James Cruz Despiegelaere

Jose James Cruz Despiegelaere

Aug 26, 2023

Jose James Cruz Despiegelaere, 18-month-old precious son of Jose Miquel Cruz and Brionna Nicole Cruz Despiegelaere who was born on February 11, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota. 

This precocious, rambunctious, inquisitive, outgoing, adventurous, beautiful, loving, sweet little boy made his home in Devils...

Brad N. Janzen

Brad N. Janzen

Aug 26, 2023

 

Brad's funeral service will be live-streamed at Facebook.com/oslcdevilslake

 

Brad Norman Janzen, 50, of Webster ND passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at CHI St Alexius Health, Devils Lake.

 

Brad was born on August 23, 1973, to Joanie (Mootz) and Norman Janzen. He grew up in Devils Lake, attending Devils Lake Public Schools. He graduated...

CJ IronHeart

CJ IronHeart

Aug 24, 2023

 

"CJ" Cleveland J. IronHeart      MAIPIYA_MATO-TAINYA      "Appearing Bear Cloud"

 

CJ IronHeart, 33 of Woodlake, North Dakota took his journey Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

 CJ Ironheart (Cleveland Jon) was born January 10, 1990 in Bismarck, North Dakota, the son of Karen Littlewind and Cleveland IronHeart III. He...

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