Obituaries

Norma A. Mitzel

Norma A. Mitzel

May 1, 2020

Norma A. Mitzel, 90 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Eventide Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake where she has resided since February 2014.

Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with COVID-19 restrictions in place. Visitation on Thursday,...

Leona J. ERCK (DEMARCE)

Leona J. ERCK (DEMARCE)

Apr 25, 2020

Leona Jane (DeMarce) Erck, 61 of Devils Lake formerly of St. Michael ND passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the Trinity Guest Home, Minot ND with loving family at her side.

A visitation, open to the public, will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Friday, May 1, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m....

Derwin R. Vilandre

Derwin R. Vilandre

Apr 22, 2020

Derwin R. Vilandre, 65 of Devils Lake formerly of Crary, ND passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Eventide Devils Lake Care Center. 

Derwin Richard, oldest of eleven children of Richard and Donna (Romdalvik) Vilandre was born on April 29, 1954 in Havre MT. At a very young age the family moved to Crary ND.  Derwin attended...

Jeffrey A. Senger

Jeffrey A. Senger

Apr 21, 2020

Jeffrey A. Senger, 48 of Santa Maria CA passed away unexpectedly in his home on April 21, 2020.

Jeffrey Senger, son of Edward “Eddie” and Mary Eva (Heisler) Senger was born on October 1, 1971 in Lakewood, CA. In 1986, the family moved to Nipomo CA.  Jeffrey attended St. Cyprian Parish School through the 8th grade and graduated from Arroyo...

Robert L. Brown Jr.

Robert L. Brown Jr.

Apr 21, 2020

Robert L. Brown Jr., 43 of St. Michael, ND began his Spirit journey Tuesday morning, April 21, 2020 at Sanford on Broadway Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Casket Bearers will be Kevin Brown Sr., Michael IronHawk, Elvis Demarce, Bobby Jaye Brown, Elton Demarce, Derrick Jackson and Alvin Brown Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Frankie Chaske and family, Kris White and...

Connie M. Orness (Albright)

Connie M. Orness (Albright)

Apr 20, 2020

Connie M. Orness, 73 of Devils Lake formerly of Jamestown and Valley City, ND passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Devils Lake Cemetery with Reverend Lyle Belleque officiating.  Social distancing...

JOHN "JACK" NOBLE SORENSEN

JOHN "JACK" NOBLE SORENSEN

Apr 18, 2020

John Noble “Jack” Sorensen (January 2, 1934–April 18, 2020) John Noble Sorensen, 86, died April 18, 2020, at home in Rockville, Md., following a long degenerative illness. A memorial service will be held in Devils Lake on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 3 p.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, followed by a service for the interment of ashes in Webster...

Florene H. Nielsen

Florene H. Nielsen

Apr 14, 2020

Funeral Services fro Florene will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity-Bergen Lutheran Church, Starkweather, ND with Reverend Robert Buechler officiating.  Burial will be in the Trinity-Bergen Lutheran Cemetery, rural Starkweather. 

Florene H Nielsen was born September 3, 1930 at Egeland, ND the daughter of Johann and Bertha (Schoenborn) Schumacher.

Florene grew up on...

Curtis "Curt" G. Britsch

Curtis "Curt" G. Britsch

Apr 13, 2020

Curtis “Curt” G. Britsch, 79 passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Eventide Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake, ND.

Curtis Gene was born October 23, 1940 in Rugby ND where he attended a rural school through the eighth grade and graduated from Rugby High School in 1958. After high school he served in the North Dakota National Guard. ...

Steven E. Webster

Steven E. Webster

Apr 10, 2020

Mass of Christian Burial for Steven Webster who died on April 10, 2020 will be held on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 12:00 noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake ND with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating the Mass. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Church on Thursday, July...

Alta N. Bloomquist

Alta N. Bloomquist

Apr 10, 2020

Alta Nelia (Lindaas) Bloomquist , 83 died on Good Friday April 10, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Home Lakota ND. Alta was born October 2, 1936, the youngest daughter of Arthur and Nellie (Bottolfson) Lindaas. Alta was raised on the family farm near Garske, ND and attended school in Devils Lake ND. Despite having major back surgery while in school...

Claudette Mae Cottonwood

Claudette Mae Cottonwood

Apr 9, 2020

Claudette M. (Cavanaugh) Cottonwood, “Cante Waste’ Winyan” (Good Hearted Woman) 56 of Fargo formerly of the Spirit Lake Nation, began her journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Sanford on Broadway Medical Center, Fargo, ND. 

Claudette Mae Cavanaugh was born on November 13, 1963 at Devils Lake ND, the daughter of Timothy and Kathleen (McDonald)...

Jonathan Van Thompson

Jonathan Van Thompson

Apr 8, 2020

Johnathan Van Thompson, “Wambdi Hoksina” (Eagle Boy) 29 of the Spirit Lake Nation passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 in Fargo, ND. 

Jonathan Van began his earthly journey on January 24, 1991 at Devils Lake ND, the son of Delilah Renae BlueShield and Vance Thompson Sr. He attended school in Moorhead MN.  He worked at several jobs in...

Kyzer Adonis GoodShot

Kyzer Adonis GoodShot

Apr 5, 2020

Kyzer Adonis GoodShot "Ozuya Cikanna Hoksina" (My Little Warrior) entered the world on October 10, 2019 and left us on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home with loving family around him.

Limited visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Monday, April 13, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with a graveside service at...

Rosemary J. Schwab

Rosemary J. Schwab

Apr 4, 2020

Rosemary Schwab, 90, of Devils Lake, formerly of rural Crary, ND, passed away on April 4, 2020, at Eventide, Devils Lake.

Rosemary Jean Tobin was born on November 18, 1929, on her family’s farm near Leeds, ND. She was the youngest child born to Joseph and Verna Mae “Mayme” Tobin.  She attended Irvine Consolidated School but graduated from Langdon High...

Bruce A. Karlstad

Bruce A. Karlstad

Apr 3, 2020

Bruce A. Karlstad, 52, of Devils Lake (formerly of Mayville, ND), passed away surrounded by his loving family and in the care of Altru Hospice on Friday, April 3, 2020. 

As Bruce’s family, we thank you with all our hearts for your many acts of kindness and your prayerful support during this very difficult time. We ask for your...

Mary Beth Armentrout

Mary Beth Armentrout

Apr 3, 2020

Mary Beth Armentrout, 94 of Devils Lake, passed away at Eventide Heartland Care Center on Friday, April 3, 2020.

Mary Beth was born on May 10, 1925 to John and Agnes (Connor) Kitsch. She grew up on the family farm east of Garske, ND.  Mary Beth attended school at Garske, high school at Webster and St. Mary’s Academy.  She then...

Lawrence S. Tollefson

Lawrence S. Tollefson

Apr 1, 2020

Funeral Services for Lawrence S. Tollefson, who passed away on April 1, 2020 will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Jim Paulson officiating. Burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery.

Due to COVID-19 and St. Olaf restrictions, social distancing and masks are required to attend the...

Carol M. Herman (Gravelle)

Carol M. Herman (Gravelle)

Apr 1, 2020

Carol M. Herman, 71 of Warwick formerly of Grand Forks and St. Michael, ND passed away at her home on Wednesday evening, April 1, 2020.  She was in the loving care of her husband Joe, daughter Lori and Altru Hospice. 

Carol Mary, daughter of Ernest and Myrtle (Vik) Gravelle was born on November 1, 1948 in Grand Forks ND...

Margie A. Austin

Margie A. Austin

Mar 30, 2020

Margie Ann Austin, 82 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake, ND. Margie Ann, daughter of Lloyd and Ann (McCannell) Romberg was born in Grand Forks, ND on March 11, 1938. She grew up in the Inkster area and graduated from Inkster High School with the class of 1956....

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