Obituaries

Christopher Albin Nelson

Christopher Albin Nelson

Aug 27, 2024

Christopher Albin Nelson, 39 of Devils Lake ND was born to Carrie St. Pierre on July 26, 1985, in Devils Lake. He began his journey to the Spirit World on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Chris went to school at Four Winds in Fort Totten, ND. Chris had the honor of going to California and meeting Dr. Patch Adams. Chris continued his...

Donald J. Lange

Donald J. Lange

Aug 27, 2024

Donald J. Lange, 102, of Devils Lake passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in Eventide Heartland Care Center. 

Donald was born on June 6, 1922 to Henry J. and Pauline (Minette) Lange. He was raised on the family farm east of Webster, ND which was homesteaded by his grandfather John Lange. He attended Morris #2 country school and graduated...

Lee S. LaBarre

Lee S. LaBarre

Aug 27, 2024

Lee Stewart LaBarre, 77 of rural Webster and Devils Lake ND passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Eventide Heartland Care Center with a loving family at his side.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Thursday, (tomorrow) August 29, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian...

Tyson Ryan Sherman-Littleghost

Tyson Ryan Sherman-Littleghost

Aug 22, 2024

Tyson Ryan Sherman-Littleghost, 38 of Fargo and Fort Totten, ND passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at his home.

Visitaton will be on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Seven Dolars Catholic 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. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, September 3,...

R. Glenn Salisbury

R. Glenn Salisbury

Aug 18, 2024

Richard Glenn Salisbury, 87 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Eventide Heartland Care Center with loving family at his side. 

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake. Funeral Services for Glenn will be on Thursday,...

Bernadine G. Hager

Bernadine G. Hager

Aug 15, 2024

Bernadine Hager, 79 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. 

There will be a gathering of family and friends at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Lighthouse...

Gordon S. Braathen

Gordon S. Braathen

Aug 14, 2024

Gordon S. Braathen, 90 of Devils Lake formerly of Starkweather, ND passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks with loving family at his side.

There will be visitation at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 p.m....

Beryl Joan DuBois

Beryl Joan DuBois

Aug 8, 2024

Beryl Joan DuBois, “Héyetu Wicaĥpi Win” (Evening Star Woman) was born on March 28, 1953, and began her journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, August 8, 2024. 

Beryl Joan, born on Portage LaPrarie, Manitoba, Canada was the daughter of Geroge and Verna (Myron) Chaske. She grew up in Canada and attended a Boarding School in Berdell, Manitoba. She moved to...

Mildred L. Hefta-Henricksen

Mildred L. Hefta-Henricksen

Aug 8, 2024

Mildred (Storbakken) Hefta-Henricksen, 100, was born in Oslo, Minnesota on February 14, 1924 (Valentine’s Day), and passed away August 8, 2024.

Mildred spent her childhood on the Storbakken farm in Oslo, MN where she attended country school and high school.

In her teens she hoed sugar beets in the Red River Valley Fields for extra money and worked in Grand Forks as...

Howard Gene McDaniel

Howard Gene McDaniel

Aug 6, 2024

Howard G. McDaniel, 89 of Devils Lake formerly of Clyde, ND passed away on August 6, 2024 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday evening, August 15, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a service at 7:00 pm at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake. 

Howard was born...

Donald R. Schlieve

Donald R. Schlieve

Aug 6, 2024

Donald R. Schlieve, 90 of rural Devils Lake passed away at his home in the loving care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. 

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Friday, August 9, 2024, at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The funeral...

Ralph G Smith

Ralph G Smith

Aug 5, 2024

Ralph G Smith, 91, of St. Thomas, ND died Monday August 5, 2024, in Devils Lake, in the care of Hospice and his daughter Lynette Smith.

Ralph Gordon Smith was born on October 14, 1932 to Gordon and Dorothy (Fraser) Smith.

Ralph is survived by his brothers Murray (Donna) Smith and Bruce (Linda) Smith, sister Ann Bayless, son Wesley Smith, daughters LeAnn...

JoAnn M. Burt

JoAnn M. Burt

Aug 2, 2024

JoAnn M. Burt of Devils Lake formerly of Starkweather ND passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was 70 years of age. 

JoAnn Marie (Berg) Burt was born on December 30, 1953, in Devils Lake, ND to Monrad and Elizabeth “Bette” (Ladwig) Berg. She grew up on her family farm near...

Curtis M. Soggie

Curtis M. Soggie

Jul 29, 2024

Curtis Maurice Soggie, beloved brother, uncle and great uncle passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center from complications of interstitial lung disease.

Curtis was born on May 30, 1959 the son of Marvin A. and Ardelle B. (Nelson) Soggie in Devils Lake ND. He was reared and educated in Oberon, ND, graduating from Oberon...

Herbert K. Felch

Herbert K. Felch

Jul 29, 2024

Herbert K. “Herb” Felch, 83 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital with loving family at his side.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake ND on Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a Scripture...

Ronald L. Possen

Ronald L. Possen

Jul 27, 2024

Ronald L. Possen, 69 of Devils Lake formerly of Washburn, ND passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Esmond, ND.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Bernard Pfau officiating. There will be a services also held in Washburn, ND at a later date.

Ronald...

Theresa Ann Overbo

Theresa Ann Overbo

Jul 27, 2024

Theresa A. (Kuntz) Overbo, 75, a lifelong resident of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at her home in the loving care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Monday, August 5, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary...

Erik A. Lee

Erik A. Lee

Jul 26, 2024

Erik A. Lee, 50 of Devils Lake formerly of Grand Forks, ND passed away at his home on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Erik was born on December 13, 1973 in Grand Forks, ND the son of Orville and Carol (Johnson) Lee. He grew up in Grand Forks and attended school there. Erik lived and worked in Grand Forks most of his...

Terry M. Zander

Terry M. Zander

Jul 26, 2024

Terry Michael "Ike" Zander, 71 of Devils Lake, ND passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 26, 2024. 

Terry was born to Alma (Kanwischer) and Herbert Zander in New Rockford, ND on October 11th, 1952. The family moved to Devils Lake during his high school years, where he attended Devils Lake High School, graduating with the class of 1971.

Shortly...

Gladys S. Hoffman

Gladys S. Hoffman

Jul 24, 2024

Gladys Susan Hoffman, 93, of Munich, ND passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake.  

She was born on October 5, 1930 on the family farm east of Munich to Henry and Linda (Sawatzky) Dick. She attended Munich Public School and graduated from Bethany Bible School. Gladys married Herbert Hoffman on October 21, 1952...

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