Obituaries

Derek Elliott Longie

Derek Elliott Longie

Jan 27, 2009

Derek “Fuji” E. Longie, Canté Wasté Hoksina (Good Hearted Boy) 36 of Fort Totten, ND died on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at a friend’s home in Fort Totten. A Wake for Derek will be held at the Tokio Recreation Center, rural Tokio on Monday, February 2, 2009 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. The Funeral...

Bonnie J. Pritchert

Bonnie J. Pritchert

Jan 27, 2009

Bonnie J. Pritchert, 57 of Devils Lake, ND died on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake. A Time of Remembrance and Sharing will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Monday, February 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with burial in the Devils Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home on...

Lorraine A. Korb Bjerke

Lorraine A. Korb Bjerke

Jan 21, 2009

Lorraine A. Korb Bjerke, 90 of Devils Lake, formerly of Calio and Cando, ND died on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Center, Devils Lake. Services for Lorraine will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home Chapel, Devils Lake on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. with Fr. Dale Kinzler officiating. Burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery in...

Robert "Bob" Clinton LaFrance

Robert "Bob" Clinton LaFrance

Jan 20, 2009

Robert (Bob) Clinton LaFrance, 74, of Devils Lake, ND died on January 20, 2009 at Heartland Care Center in the loving care of his family and Mercy Hospice after a battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 26th at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Devils Lake. Visitation will be Sunday, January 25th from 1:00...

Dorothy Loree Bryn

Dorothy Loree Bryn

Jan 19, 2009

Dorothy L. Bryn, 82 of Devils Lake, formerly of the Minnewaukan area, died Monday, January 19, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Center, Devils Lake. Funeral Services for Dorothy will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake. Rev. Harold Ovre will officiate and burial will be in the spring in St....

Phillip John Young

Phillip John Young

Jan 19, 2009

Phillip John Young, 64 of the Fort Totten/Oberon, ND area died early Monday morning, January 19, 2009 at Heartland Care Center in the loving care of his daughter and Mercy Hospice. A Wake Service for Phillip will be held at the Crow Hill Recreation Center, rural Fort Totten today beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m....

Jonah John Little

Jonah John Little

Jan 19, 2009

Jonah John Little, infant son of Robert Little Jr. and Julie Ann Morin of St. Michael, ND was born and died on Monday, January 19, 2009 at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake. Mass of the Angels for Jonah will be held on Friday, January 23, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, St. Michael. Fr. Brian Moen will celebrate...

Leland J. Boschee

Leland J. Boschee

Jan 18, 2009

Leland J. Boschee, 62, of Gilbert, Arizona formerly of Jessie, ND died on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Hospice of the Valley, Chandler, Arizona. A Memorial Service for Leland will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Robert Pecotte will officiate and burial will be in the spring at...

Elizabeth Betty Senger

Elizabeth Betty Senger

Jan 17, 2009

Elizabeth “Betty” Senger, 86 of Devils Lake, ND left this world on Saturday, January 17, 2009 where her last wish of “I just want to go home” was honored. Our beloved Mother, Betty was surrounded by the family she so loved and adored. Mass of Christian Burial for Betty will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 10:00 a.m....

Willard A. Greenleaf

Willard A. Greenleaf

Jan 14, 2009

Willard A. Greenleaf, formerly of Devils Lake, died January 14, 2009. He was 90 years old. Willard A. Greenleaf was born January 19, 1918 in Devils Lake, North Dakota. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Business Administration, he joined the Greenleaf Agency of Devils Lake, a family real estate and insurance agency started by his...

Geraldine Catherine Lang

Geraldine Catherine Lang

Jan 11, 2009

Geraldine C. Lang, 74 of Devils Lake formerly of Cando, ND died on Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 12:00 noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. Fr. Robert Pecotte will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery....

Cecilia C. Windjue

Cecilia C. Windjue

Jan 9, 2009

Cecilia C. Windjue, 85 of Devils Lake, ND died on Thursday morning, January 8, 2009 at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake. Mass of Christian Burial for Cecilia will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. Fr. Dale Kinzler will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery....

Elida Pauline Solberg

Elida Pauline Solberg

Jan 7, 2009

Elida P. Solberg, 88 of Cando, ND formerly of Bisbee, ND died on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at her home. Funeral Services for Elida will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Bisbee Lutheran Church, Bisbee, ND. Rev. Bonnie Weaver will officiate and burial will be in the Bisbee Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be...

David Julian Kostecki

David Julian Kostecki

Jan 6, 2009

David Julian Kostecki, age 41, of Bloomington, MN lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on January 6, 2009 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. David was born July 9, 1967 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Julian and Rose (French)Kostecki. He grew up on a farm west of Devils Lake with his four brothers and two sisters....

Marvin J. Blazer

Marvin J. Blazer

Jan 6, 2009

Marvin J. Blazer, 74 of Lankin formerly of Devils Lake, ND died on Tuesday morning, January 6, 2009 at First Care Health Center in Park River, ND Funeral Services for Marvin will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Devils Lake. Rev. David Birkeland will officiate and burial will be in the...

Sergio Videl Hunt

Sergio Videl Hunt

Jan 4, 2009

Sergio V. Hunt, 24 of Fort Totten, ND began his journey to the Spirit World on Sunday, January 4, 2009 in Fort Totten. A Wake and Prayer Service for Sergio will be held at the Fort Totten Recreation Center, Fort Totten on Thursday, January 8, 2009 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will...

Peter Bachmeier

Peter Bachmeier

Jan 4, 2009

Peter Bachmeier, 75 of Devils Lake died on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake. Mass of Christian Burial for Pete will be on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. Fr. Robert Pecotte will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Military Honors will be...

Charles F. Spiesman

Charles F. Spiesman

Jan 3, 2009

Charles F. Spiesman, 85 a life long resident of the Devils Lake area, died on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, ND. Funeral Services for Chuck will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Devils Lake. Pastor Kevin Kaufmann will officiate and burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery....

Alma O. Jones

Alma O. Jones

Jan 2, 2009

Alma O. Jones, 92 of Devils Lake formerly of Webster, ND died early January 2, 2009 at Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake. Funeral Services for Alma will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Devils Lake with Pastor Kevin Kaufmann officiating. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the...

Audrey Jane Vang

Audrey Jane Vang

Dec 31, 2008

Audrey J. Vang, 80 of Devils Lake, ND died peacefully on December 31, 2008 at her home in the loving care of her family and Mercy Hospice after courageously succumbing to cancer, with her characteristic, unfailing, positive attitude. Funeral Services for Audrey will be held on Monday, January 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake....