Obituaries

Bernadette I. Jackson

Bernadette I. Jackson

Jul 12, 2022

Bernadette Inez Robertson Feather Jackson, 43 of Spirit Lake Nation, a strong, caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at her home. 

Berna was born to Thomas Robertson Jr. and Jennifer Feather Drake on January 11, 1979. Berna began her life in Spirit Lake, then traveled from Aberdeen, South Dakota to...

Shirley Kitsch

Shirley Kitsch

Jul 12, 2022

Shirley Marie Kitsch, 89 of rural Garske, ND was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away at Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo ND and entered heaven on the morning of July 12th, 2022, in the loving care of her family.

 Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 16th, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at...

Vivian A. Asleson

Vivian A. Asleson

Jul 1, 2022

Vivian A. Asleson, 82 of Devils Lake Nd passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Vivian Ardell, daughter of Henry and Martha (Madison) Bartholme was born on February 2, 1940, at Devils Lake ND. She grew up here and attended Devils Lake Public School. She called the Lake Region her home her entire...

Mila J. Hornstein

Mila J. Hornstein

Jul 1, 2022

Mila Jean, was born on December 21, 1933 in the small town of Barton, North Dakota, to her very lucky parents Emil and Marion (Dahl) Peterson.  She was born in the doctor’s office as there was no hospital nearby.  Mila had two older sisters and after her younger brother was born, her mother became very ill and passed away. Mila...

David A. Armstrong

David A. Armstrong

Jul 1, 2022

David A. Armstrong, 73 of Rolette ND passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake ND.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rolette ND 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 Reverend Mr....

Lee Wayne English Jr.

Lee Wayne English Jr.

Jun 27, 2022

Lee Wayne English Jr. made his journey to the Spirit World on June 27, 2022 at his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota surrounded by his loving family.

Lee was born on December 16, 1968 to Lee Sr. and Marsha English in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Lee attended and graduated from Patrick Henry High School. He then went on to the University of Minnesota...

Denise E. Urvand

Denise E. Urvand

Jun 21, 2022

Denise Urvand, 63, of Devils Lake ND passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. 

Gathering of family and friends on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  Funeral Services on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church...

Patricia "Patty" Ann Knell

Patricia "Patty" Ann Knell

Jun 17, 2022

Patricia Ann Knell

April 17, 1949 – June 17, 2022

Patricia “Patty” Knell, 73, tragically passed away on June 17th, 2022 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks ND.

Patricia’s funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with Reverend Lori Broschat officiating and music by Joyce Carter. Patricia will...

Zion Jayloni Lawrence

Zion Jayloni Lawrence

Jun 17, 2022

Baby Zion Jayloni Lawrence “Hoksina Iyekciza”

June 16, 2022  -  June 17, 2022

Baby Zion Jayloni “Hoksina Iyekciza” Lawrence, was born June 16, 2022 at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck ND to Courtney Lawrence, weighing 11.3 ounces. During his short time on earth, he gave his doctors and nurses a hard time. He was a true fighter and loved to hear...

Maurice "Morris" L. Schwan

Maurice "Morris" L. Schwan

Jun 13, 2022

Maurice L. “Morris” Schwan, age 89 passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

Visitation will be on Thursday, June 16th 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.  There will be a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Honor...

Allen N. Petrick

Allen N. Petrick

Jun 12, 2022

Allen Norman Petrick was born October 27, 1969, in Minot to Jane Larson and Norman Petrick. Al spent his early years in Minot, before moving to Arizona to live with his mom where he attended elementary school. He spent his summers, in Makoti, with his dad at his grandparents’ farm. He moved to Makoti to attend high school where he...

Donald M. Anderson

Donald M. Anderson

Jun 11, 2022

Donald Mark Anderson

July 25, 1950- June 11, 2022

Don Anderson was born in Devils Lake at Mercy Hospital to Marion (Pedersen) and Martin Anderson. He attended the Devils Lake school system. Don married Sheryl Corrigan on March 3, 1972. They lived in Valley City and Jamestown for a few years before moving back to Devils Lake. Don held a...

Lois J. Reardon

Lois J. Reardon

Jun 9, 2022

Lois J. Reardon, 91, formerly of Webster, ND, passed away in the early morning hours of June 9, 2022, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND.

Lois Jean, the daughter of Joseph and Mildred Scully, was born on December 14, 1930, in Valley City, ND. She attended grade and high school in Valley City and graduated from Valley City...

Byrdia M. Spidahl

Byrdia M. Spidahl

Jun 7, 2022

Byrdia M. Spidahl, 84, Devils Lake ND died June 7, 2022, in Arborview Nursing Home in Wisconsin Rapids WI under the care of Heartland Hospice.

Funeral Services for Byrdia will be held on July 25, 2022 at 11:00am with Rev. Reuben Schnaidt officiating, Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake Monday 7/25 9:00-11:00am with funeral following...

Dr. Earl "Ike" Isakson

Dr. Earl "Ike" Isakson

Jun 1, 2022

I am so very sorry to inform you that due to a technical glitch, we were unable to secure the video of Dr. Isakson's Masonic Service.  Again my deepest apologies. Gilbertson Funeral Home 

Dr. Earl B. Isakson (Ike) passed away on Wednesday, June 1st, 2022, at the Good Shepard Assisted Living Facility in Mesa Az at the age of...

Daniel P. Senger

Daniel P. Senger

May 29, 2022

Daniel Patrick Senger, 27 of Grand Forks and Devils Lake ND passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Grand Forks.  May he rest in peace.

Funeral Services for Daniel will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Devils Lake ND with Reverend Michael Suelzle officiating. Burial will be in the Devils...

Emerson Phillip BigTrack Jr.

Emerson Phillip BigTrack Jr.

May 29, 2022

Emerson P. Big Track Jr., “O we Tanka Suta Ehpeya” (Left Big Strong Tracks) 54 of Devils Lake and the Spirit Lake Nation, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks ND.

Remembering the life of Emerson Big Track who was born in Devils Lake ND on August 2, 1967. He was the son of...

Leonard A. Birkeland

Leonard A. Birkeland

May 29, 2022

Leonard A. Birkeland, 96 a lifelong resident and farmer of the Lake Region passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, in the loving care of family and Hospice.

On March 5, 1926, Leonard Alvin Birkeland, son of Oliver and Myrtle (Anderson) Birkeland was born in Devils Lake ND. He grew up on the family farm and spent his entire life...

Phillip H. Steffan

Phillip H. Steffan

May 28, 2022

Phillip H. Steffan, 95 of Devils Lake passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the Lakota Good Samaritan Center with loving family at his side. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Steven Wirth celebrating the Mass. Burial and Military Honors will...

Irene C. Ewert

Irene C. Ewert

May 26, 2022

Irene C. Ewert, 84 formally of Devils Lake ND died the evening of May 26, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota ND. Irene fought a brave battle against lung cancer.

Irene Catherine Ewert, the daughter of Sebastian and Elizabeth (Richter) Martian was born May 23, 1938, at Harvey ND. Irene was three years old when her mother died....

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