Obituaries

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....

Delmarie Joy Good Iron

Delmarie Joy Good Iron

Mar 30, 2020

Delmarie Joy Good Iron, “Nihsha Adáarish” (Comes Out Dancing)

Joy Good Iron, beloved daughter of Delwayne “Brooks” and Veronica (Yellow Wolf) Good Iron. She was born in Watford City ND on February 27, 1974. She began her journey to the Spirit World on March 30, 2020. She was a proud member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation.

To many, Joy...

Esther D. Stave

Esther D. Stave

Mar 26, 2020

Esther Stave, age 91, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Eventide Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake, North Dakota. 

Esther was born on August 23, 1928 near Pleasant Lake/Knox to Fred and Lena (Garber) Brager.  She attended grade school in country schools in that area until the family moved northeast of Leeds; she graduated from Leeds...

Mike Bachmeier

Mike Bachmeier

Mar 24, 2020

Mike Bachmeier, 84 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Lakota Good Samaritan Center with loving family at his side.

Mike was born in Orrin ND on March 27, 1935 one of 16 children born to Milton and Anne (Kraft) Bachmeier. He started school speaking only German but quickly learned English and continued his education...

Livonia M. Crane (Schindele)

Livonia M. Crane (Schindele)

Mar 23, 2020

Livonia Mae (Schindele) Crane passed away peacefully at the Eventide Heartland Care Center on Monday, March 23, 2020. She was 96.

Livonia was born on the family farm near Tolna, ND on July 14, 1923 to Herbert and Mayme (Opoien) Schindele. She was the third youngest of 7 children.  As was custom in those days, Livonia was delivered by Aunt...

Morris R. Welsh

Morris R. Welsh

Mar 21, 2020

Morris R. Welsh, 78 of Devils Lake, ND passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Morris Ralph Welsh, son of Jack and Margaret (White) Welsh was born on February 10, 1942 in Walhalla, North Dakota. He was educated in Walhalla and grew up there. He started on his own as a young man, working in the...

James R. Litzinger

James R. Litzinger

Mar 18, 2020

James R. Litzinger, 72 of Cape Coral FL and Devils Lake ND, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his home in Florida.

James Richard Litzinger, son of John E. and June A. (Webster) Litzinger was born on September 18, 1947 in Devils Lake ND. He grew up in Devils Lake and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. He...

Thelma "Temmie" C. Huhner

Thelma "Temmie" C. Huhner

Mar 13, 2020

Thelma “Temmie” Huhner passed away on Friday, March 13th, 2020 in Warwick, ND. Temmie was born August 2, 1935 to Clarence and Frieda (Janke) Heuer on the family farm near Frazee, MN.

She graduated from Davenport, ND High School where she met the love of her life and husband of 62 years, Merle Huhner. They were married at Our Redeemer...

Kandice M. Wentz

Kandice M. Wentz

Mar 13, 2020

Kandice M. Wentz, 35 of Devils Lake passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, ND with loving family at her side. 

Funeral Services for Kandice will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND with Shirley Hooey officiating.

Kandice Marie, daughter of David...

Carol Hoiberg

Carol Hoiberg

Mar 11, 2020

It is with heavy hearts, but heavenly praise, that the family of Carol Hoiberg announce her passing on March 11, 2020, in Fargo, ND. She was 90 years old.

 

Carol Evelyn Olson was born on December 27,1929, to Karl and Alice (Halldorson) Olson in Devils Lake, ND. Appropriately named for the Christmas season, Carol brought joy and cheer to...

Doris J. Werner (Loehr)

Doris J. Werner (Loehr)

Mar 5, 2020

Doris Werner, 85 of Alexandria, MN, formerly of Devils Lake, ND passed away Thursday, March 5th surrounded by loving family. 

Doris was born in Devils Lake, ND and raised in Crary and Starkweather.

Doris graduated from Starkweather High School. In 1954 Doris was united in marriage to Ralph Loehr and they had three children, Wanda, Bruce and Brenda.  Doris...

Delores H. Wilcox (Richter)

Delores H. Wilcox (Richter)

Mar 5, 2020

Delores H. Wilcox, 77 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

Delores Helen Richter was born on the family farm in rural Drake, McHenry County, ND on July 8, 1942, to Nickolas G. and Magdalena “Lena” (Black) Richter. The family lived in several towns as her father worked for the...

James R. Thompson

James R. Thompson

Mar 4, 2020

James R. "Jim" Thompson, 92 of Devils Lake, ND passed away early Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be on Monday, March 9th, 2020 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND.

Funeral Services will be held at Our Saviors Lutheran...