Obituaries

Richard R. Volk

Richard R. Volk

Feb 26, 2020

Richard R. Volk, 80 a life-long resident and farmer of rural Webster, ND passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at his home from injuries sustained in a farm accident.

Richard Volk was born on January 13, 1940 in Devils Lake to Thomas and Marcella (Lemer) Volk, one of 11 children. He grew up on the family farm and remained...

Ralph A. Nosbusch

Ralph A. Nosbusch

Feb 22, 2020

Ralph Nosbusch, 95, a longtime resident of Devils Lake, passed away February 22, 2020 at St Gabriel’s Community in Bismarck ND.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday February 28, 2020 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Devils Lake with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Family and friends may call at the Gilbertson Funeral Home on...

Carol Jean Reed

Carol Jean Reed

Feb 21, 2020

Carol J. Reed, ​age 77, a life-long resident of Devils Lake, ND passed away ​peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Sanford​'s Hospice House with two of her great nieces at her side.

A Celebration of Carol's life at a later.   

Carol Jean Jager was born on October 6, 1942 at ​Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake, ​to Fred and...

Monica Nelson (Schwan)

Monica Nelson (Schwan)

Feb 19, 2020

Monica Nelson, 94 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2020 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Steven Wirth celebrating the Mass. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will...

Irvin Lee KillPlenty Sr.

Irvin Lee KillPlenty Sr.

Feb 17, 2020

Irvin Lee KillsPlenty Sr. “Mato” (Bear) 66 of Fort Totten, ND began his journey to the Spirit World on Monday, February 17, 2020 at his home in the presence of his loving family.

The Wake for Irvin will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the Fort Totten Wellness Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a time of prayer...

Janice A. Shelver

Janice A. Shelver

Feb 14, 2020

Janice “Jan” Shelver, 85 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Eventide Devils Lake Care Center.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Eventide Devils Lake Care Center (Good Samaritan Center) for Janice. All are welcome to attend. 

Janice Ann Shelver was born to John and...

Edward J. Wentz

Edward J. Wentz

Feb 11, 2020

Edward J. Wentz, 82 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, surrounded by his family, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. 

Mass of Christian Burial for Ed will be on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating the Mass.  Visitation will be held...

Duane Schwab

Duane Schwab

Feb 11, 2020

Duane Schwab, 72, of Woodlake ND, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2020. 

 

He was born in Emmons County, ND on June 23, 1947 to Dennis and Marie (Keller) Schwab.  He was a 1966 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Devils Lake before graduating from Lake Region Junior College in 1968 and Minot State College in 1970. ...

Barbara Lou Johnson

Barbara Lou Johnson

Feb 7, 2020

Barbara Lou (Ackerman) Johnson

On February 7th, 2020, Our Lord came and peacefully took His beloved daughter Barbara Lou Johnson. She passed away in Cando, North Dakota with her children, Grandson Weston and Sister In-law Bonnie by her side.  Barbara was a devoted wife of 55 years to her best friend and husband Merwyn Wilton Johnson whom she lost on...

Alice Mae Heisler

Alice Mae Heisler

Feb 6, 2020

Alice M. Heisler, 86 of Devils Lake formerly of rural Egeland, ND passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Eventide Heartland Care Center.

Mass of Christian Burial for Alice will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating the Mass. Burial will be...

Philomena E. Schumacher

Philomena E. Schumacher

Feb 5, 2020

Philomena E. (Eisenzimmer) Schumacher, 99 of St. Michael formerly of Doyon, ND passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at her daughter’s home where she has been cared for the past 24 years.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with the Very Reverend C.F....

Rita Jean Leaf (LaCroix)

Rita Jean Leaf (LaCroix)

Feb 1, 2020

Rita J. Leaf, 63 of St. Michael, ND passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND with loving family at her side.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 7th, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. all at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND....

Kenneth E. Koehn

Kenneth E. Koehn

Jan 31, 2020

Kenneth Eugene Koehn

Kenneth “Kenny” E. Koehn died peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the age of 91 at Eventide Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake, ND.

Kenny was born to Anthony and Claire (French) Koehn on April 17th, 1928 at Valley City, North Dakota.  Kenny graduated from Valley City High School in 1947.  He attended Valley City State...

Joseph Leslie Brown Jr.

Joseph Leslie Brown Jr.

Jan 30, 2020

Joseph Leslie Brown Jr., “ Wakiŋyaŋtoŋwaŋpi S’a Hoksina" (Red Lightning Boy) 67 of Spirit Lake Nation, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Sumterville, Florida.

A Wake for Joseph will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at St. Michael’s Recreation Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. The procession to St. Michael will...

Wayne Robert Ruhl

Wayne Robert Ruhl

Jan 28, 2020

Wayne Ruhl, 84 of Breckenridge, MN formerly of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Wayne Robert Ruhl was born on April 6, 1935 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota to Evelyn (Redning) and Milton Ruhl. He resided with his family in Alexandria, Minnesota until he joined the Marine Corp on...

Dora E. Jacobson

Dora E. Jacobson

Jan 28, 2020

Dora E. Jacobson, 82 of Devils Lake formerly of Park River and Fessenden, ND passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake.

Funeral Services for Dora will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with Reverend Robert Buechler officiating. Visitation will be at the...

LaRissa M. Unger

LaRissa M. Unger

Jan 28, 2020

LaRissa M. Unger, 28 of Devils Lake formerly of Tower City, ND passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

Funeral Services for LaRissa will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Jim Paulson officiating. Burial will be in...

Michael C. OneBear Sr.

Michael C. OneBear Sr.

Jan 23, 2020

Michael C. One Bear Sr., 74 of Fort Totten, ND passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Fort Totten.

Visitation will be at the Dacotah Oyate Lutheran Church, rural Tokio, ND on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services for Mike will be on Wednesday, January 29,...

Karen Jean Tollefson

Karen Jean Tollefson

Jan 23, 2020

Karen Jean Tollefson, 72 of Devils Lake, ND passed away early Thursday morning, January 23, 2020 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital with loving family at her side.

Karen Jean Tollefson was born March 15, 1947, to Hilma (Swanson) and Lloyd Alvin Borstad in Devils Lake, ND and was raised in Warwick. She graduated from Warwick High School.  ...

Janice R. Krokum (Wilkinsin)

Janice R. Krokum (Wilkinsin)

Jan 19, 2020

Janice R. (Wilkinsin) Krokum, 79 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Eventide Devils Lake Care Center.

Funeral Services for Janice will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with Reverend Jim Paulson officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until...

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