Obituaries

Jul 4, 2023

  Cherished memories of a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and dear friend, Delbert Lee Harrison Sr., 48 of St. Michael ND. 

Delbert Lee Harrison Sr. Hehaka Gan’Ski Ya’  (Crazy Elk), was born on May 5, 1975, to the late Ambrose A. Thompson Sr. and Florine M. Harrison in Devils Lake, ND.  He passed away on July 4th, 2023 in...

Jul 4, 2023

Paul D. Christianson ”Fox”, 72 of Devils Lake passed away at his home in the loving care of his family and Hospice on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023.

Visitation will be at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Sunday, July 9, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Then at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.  Funeral...

Jul 3, 2023

Julynn "Juju" Langstaff, "Tate Ob Mani Wi", (Walks With The Wind Woman)

Julynn Cass Langstaff, 8 of Woodlake passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Ft. Totten, ND.

Visitation and prayer service will be on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the St Michael Wellness Center with a Rosary and Prayer Service at...

Jul 2, 2023

Melissa A. Skadsem, 47 of McVille formerly of Devils Lake ND passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Kremlin, Montana. 

Visitation and viewing on Friday, July 7, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, July 8th at...

Jun 28, 2023

Gary Dean Ericksrud, 80, of Devils Lake, ND, passed away Wednesday, June 28th, 2023, peacefully and surrounded by his family. On this day, he went to his heavenly home to see his mom on her birthday.

Gary was born May 24th, 1943, in Lakota, ND, to Hollis “Mack” and Blanche (Johnson) Ericksrud. He was the oldest of four children. He...

Jun 24, 2023

The Wake and Prayer Service for Patty will be on Thursday, (Tomorrow) June 29, 2023 at the St. Michael Recreation Center beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The procession to St. MIchael will leave at 5:00 p.m. from the old Wally's parking lot, Devils Lake. 

Funeral Services will be on Friday June 30th at 10:00 a.m. with burial in St. Michael's...

Jun 20, 2023

Eldoris Rodlin Dosch passed away on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, at Eventide-Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake, ND. She passed in her sleep, just as she had wanted.

Mass of Christian Burial for Eldoris will be on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. Visitation will be on Friday, July 7th from 4:00...

Jun 19, 2023

Ilene C. Schemionek, 84 of Devils Lake ND died Monday, June 19, 2023, in her home in the loving care of family and special caregivers Jackie Downs and Amber Johnson.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 28th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake. Reverend Lori Pankratz will officiate, and burial will be in the...

Jun 19, 2023

Ralph F. Rath, 85 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Eventide Heartland Care Center with loving family at his side.

Visitation will be on Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the First United...

Jun 18, 2023

Wayne Skramstad, 85 of Grand Forks formerly of Devils Lake ND passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Edgewood Vista Living Center in Grand Forks. 

Funeral Services for Wayne will be on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home Chapel, Devils Lake with Reverend Lori Pankratz officiating. There will be a gathering of...

Jun 17, 2023

James A. Swigart was welcomed to his heavenly home Saturday June 17th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Christ Free...

Jun 16, 2023

Lois Marie (Larson) Long died at the age of 87 on June 16, 2023, at Miller Pointe Senior Living Community in Mandan, ND.  

Funeral Services for Lois will be on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Leeds Lutheran Church, Leeds ND with the Reverend Connie Monson officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends at...

Jun 15, 2023

Funeral Services for Duane will be on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake. There will be a gathering of family and friends beginning at 4:30 p.m. until time of service. Following the funeral service, family and friends will continue the celebration of Duane's life at Thirsty's in downtown Devils Lake. Please join...

Jun 12, 2023

Alonza James Green Jr.

 

Sunrise: June 12th 2023

Sunset: June 12, 2023

 

Alonzo Jr. was born on June 12th, 2023 at 10:20 p.m. weighing 3 lbs. 5 oz., 16 inches long at CHI, St. Alexius Hospital to Alonzo Green Sr. and Mary Longie. He soon passed on to the Spirit World. He leaves behind brothers Dante, Marcus, Markel,...

Jun 8, 2023

Lorraine GreyBear, “Wambdi Wayanhi Pi Win” (The Eagles Come to See Her) 82, was surrounded by her loving family when she left with the Wakinya’s that came during the storm on Thursday night June 8, 2023. Which is also the same day her baby Jewel left eight years ago.

The Wake and Prayer Service will be Friday, June 16, 2023...

Jun 3, 2023

The Funeral Service for Dr. McBane will be live-streamed on Monday, June 19th at 3:00 p.m.

On the internet go to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Devils Lake and clic Westminster Presbyterian Church Home|Facebook.

Dr. R. Donald McBane

~ September 15, 1930 – June 3, 2023 ~

 

Dr. R. Donald McBane, 92 a longtime beloved physician of Devils Lake ND passed...

Jun 2, 2023

Sandra K. Jackson, 55 of St. Michael ND passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at her home. 

The Wake for Sandra will be on Thursday, (tomorrow) June 8, 2023 at St. Michael’s Recreation Center beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 p.m.  The procession to St. Michael will leave at 5:00 p.m....

May 31, 2023

Nicodemus “Nick” John Woods, 80 of Fort Totten ND and Sisseton SD passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake.

A Wake for Nick will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Dakota Baptist Church, Fort Totten beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 p.m. The procession...

May 30, 2023

Ned J. Mitzel, 85 of Devils Lake formerly of Rugby, Minnewaukan and Maddock, ND passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Center in Larimore, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating the Mass. Visitation...

May 23, 2023