Obituaries

Kenneth A. Larson

Kenneth A. Larson

May 22, 2021

 

Kenneth “Ken” Larson, 76 of Doyon and Devils Lake ND passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo ND.

Funeral Services for Ken will be on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake ND with Reverend Jim Paulson officiating.  Fireman’s Honors will be accorded by the Devils...

Kari Ann Whitetail

Kari Ann Whitetail

May 22, 2021

Kari A. Whitetail, 35 of the Spirit Lake Nation, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. 

Visitation will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 p.m.   The Funeral Service...

Lorraine Ardis Smith

Lorraine Ardis Smith

May 14, 2021

Lorraine A. Smith, 36 of Belcourt and Fort Totten ND passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center in Minot ND. 

The Wake for Lorraine will be held at the Eagle Heart Log House, in Dunseith ND on Thursday, May 20, 2021 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m.  Clark Peltier will...

MaryLou Tandeski

MaryLou Tandeski

May 13, 2021

Mary Lou Tandeski, 78 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake.  The funeral service for Mary Lou will be on Monday,...

Andrew D. Schwab

Andrew D. Schwab

May 10, 2021

Andrew D. Schwab, 25 of Brocket and Devils Lake ND passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021.

Mass of Christian Burial for Andrew will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Andrew will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at...

Gary M. Thumb

Gary M. Thumb

May 9, 2021

Gary M. Thumb Sr. 72 of rural Warwick ND passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his home. 

Gary Marvin Thumb, son of Martin and Florence (Ironheart) Thumb was born on November 13, 1948 at Fort Totten ND.  He was raised on the Spirit Lake Reservation.  He started working in Montana on various ranches.  He later moved back...

Keith J. Jager

Keith J. Jager

May 8, 2021

Keith J. Jager, 48 of Devils Lake ND passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, May 8, 2021 at his home.

Keith James Jager, was born on November 6, 1972 in Devils Lake ND to Kenny “Papa Smurf” and Betty Ann (Herman) Jager.  He grew up and lived in Devils Lake his entire life.  He was educated in the Devils Lake...

Thaddius O. DeMarce Jr.

Thaddius O. DeMarce Jr.

May 7, 2021

Thaddius DeMarce Jr., 53 of the Spirit Lake Nation passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks ND.

The visitation for Thaddius will be on Sunday, (today) May 16, 2021 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, St. Michael ND from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 p.m.  The procession...

Elaina Lainez Heavenly Angel Rainbow

Elaina Lainez Heavenly Angel Rainbow

May 6, 2021

Elaina Lainez Heavenly Angel Rainbow, our little “Hooka”, precious infant daughter of Daniel Jay. Rainbow and Ashley Ross Feather was born and died on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks ND.

As Elaina’s family we could not wait to bring this beautiful child of God home to Fort Totten. We loved her with all of our...

LaCosta Rose McKay

LaCosta Rose McKay

May 6, 2021

LaCosta Rose McKay, 39 of Moorhead MN and of the Spirit Lake Nation passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Moorhead.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Dakota Baptist Church, Fort Totten from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 p.m.  The...

Leann Rose Fox

Leann Rose Fox

May 4, 2021

Leann R. Fox, “Yellow Corn Silk Woman" 49 of Fort Totten ND passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks ND. 

Leann Rose, precious daughter of Winona (Alberts) and Laidman Fox Sr. was born on August 28, 1971 at Devils Lake ND.  She grew up on the Spirit Lake Nation in the Fort Totten area...

ALBERT FELIX DOGSKIN SR.

ALBERT FELIX DOGSKIN SR.

May 3, 2021

A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY (TOMORROW) MAY 19, 2021 AT 12:00 NOON AT ST. JEROME'S CEMETERY, RURAL FORT TOTTEN.  HE WILL BE LAID TO REST BESIDE HIS SON SHANE.  

Easton Reign Schmiess

Easton Reign Schmiess

May 3, 2021

Easton Reign Schmiess, precious infant son of Eric and Cassey (Breyer) Schmiess of Munich, ND was born on May Day, May 1, 2021 and passed away on Monday, May 3 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo ND. 

This precious child of God was loved from the moment we knew of his existence.  His time with us on this...

Sharon M. Midstokke

Sharon M. Midstokke

Apr 27, 2021

Sharon M. Midstokke, 61 of Maddock ND passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Eventide of Moorhead, MN.  

Sharon Marie Midstokke was born on January 29th, 1960 to Eugene and Inez Gardell in Poplar, Montana. She grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sharon grew up with her brother, Shane, and her sister, Linda, whom she loved dearly. In 1977...

Melvin B. Tohm

Melvin B. Tohm

Apr 26, 2021

Melvin B. Tohm, 88 of Devils Lake and Calio ND passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Eventide Heartland Care Center in the loving care of his family.

 

Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Friday, April 30, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at...

Holly R. Mawby

Holly R. Mawby

Apr 25, 2021

Holly Rose Mawby

Jan 17, 1963 – April 25th, 2021

Holly Rose Mawby, 58, of Esmond ND, passed away early Sunday morning in her home surrounded by family.

Holly graduated from University of MN Waseca, South Central Technical College, and received a Bachelor’s of Science from Valley City State University. Holly worked for Lake Region Technical College as the Director...

Logan Joe Corday

Logan Joe Corday

Apr 24, 2021

Logan Joe Corday, born the 17th of July, 2005, began his life in Cadillac, Michigan. He started pre-school in Mesick, Michigan, before moving to Cando, North Dakota, in 2011. Logan attended school at North Star High School, a freshman in the Class of 2024. His life was unexpectedly and tragically cut short in the early morning hours of April 24th,...

Karen J. Peterson

Karen J. Peterson

Apr 24, 2021

Karen J. Peterson, 61 a life-long resident of Benson County and an Oberon ND business woman passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her home in the loving care of her family and Hospice.

Visitation for Karen will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with...

Daniel "Frank" R. Nelson

Daniel "Frank" R. Nelson

Apr 17, 2021

Daniel Robert Nelson

Daniel “Frank” Robert Nelson, 58 of Devils Lake, ND, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in the loving care of his family.

Frank was born on June 25, 1962 at Sioux Falls, SD, the son of the late Daniel A. Nelson and Violet A. (Morin) Nelson. He is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of...

Anthony Edward Cavanaugh

Anthony Edward Cavanaugh

Apr 14, 2021

ANTHONY EDWARD CAVANAUGH   (April 19, 1978 – April 14, 2021)

Our brother, father, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend, Anthony “Tony” Cavanaugh, Dancing Owl “Hin Han Waci” of Fort Totten, ND began his heavenly journey on April 14, 2021.

A Rosary service will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church.  The procession...