Obituaries

George DeMarce Sr.

George DeMarce Sr.

Oct 28, 2017

George DeMarce Sr. 68 of Wolf Point, Montana formerly of the Spirit Lake Nation died on Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Wolf Point.  Mass of Christian Burial for George will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father Paul Schuster celebrating the Mass. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Visitation...

Larry A. Tostenson

Larry A. Tostenson

Oct 27, 2017

Larry A. Tostenson, 59 of Devils Lake, ND passed away Friday morning, October 27, 2017 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND with loving family at his side. Larry Allan, son of Gordon and Shirley (Malmedal) Tostenson was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1958 in Devils Lake, ND where he grew up and was educated. He graduated from Devils...

Doris L. Martinson

Doris L. Martinson

Oct 25, 2017

Doris L. Martinson, 87 of Mayville formerly of Hampden, North Dakota passed away on Wednesday morning, October 25, 2017 at the Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND in the loving care of her family.  Doris Lorraine Schonauer, the daughter of Lawrence and Florence (Flott) Schonauer was born on February 27, 1930, in Belfield, ND. She was educated at Weaver and...

Irene (Ida) P. Steffan

Irene (Ida) P. Steffan

Oct 23, 2017

Irene P. Steffan, 89, of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Monday evening, October 23, 2017 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family and in the care of family and Altru Hospice. Ida Irene Patricia Senger, daughter of Michael and Johanna (Schwan) Senger was born on October 12, 1928 at Devils Lake, ND. She attended St. Mary’s Academy...

Arthur H. Myklebust

Arthur H. Myklebust

Oct 23, 2017

Arthur H. Myklebust, 96 of Starkweather, ND passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Center, Devils Lake, ND. Funeral Services for Art will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity-Bergen Lutheran Church, Starkweather with Reverend Robert Buechler officiating. Burial will be in the Trinity-Bergen Cemetery, rural Starkweather. Visitation will be held...

Mathews "Joe" W. Longie

Mathews "Joe" W. Longie

Oct 22, 2017

Mathews Wilber Longie was born on July 11, 1938 at Fort Totten, ND the son of Clarence J. and Francis E. (Cavanaugh) Longie. Mathews “Joe” grew up on the Spirit Lake Nation, attending school at Fort Totten and St. Michael and later moved with the family to Butte, Montana where he continued his education. Joe enlisted in the United States...

Donald V. Ripplinger

Donald V. Ripplinger

Oct 21, 2017

Donald V. Ripplinger, 70 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at his home in the loving care of his family and Altru Hospice after battling cancer for over 6 years.  Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with the Very Reverend...

Raymond H. Weed

Raymond H. Weed

Oct 15, 2017

Raymond H. Weed, 82 of Minnewaukan, ND passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday morning, October 15, 2017 at CHI St. Alexius, Devils Lake Hospital.  Funeral Services for Ray will be held on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Lori Broschat officiating.  Ray will be laid to...

Annette Marie Smith

Annette Marie Smith

Oct 15, 2017

Annette Marie Smith, 73 of Oakland, CA formerly of the Spirit Lake Nation was born into this world on June 10, 1944 at Fort Totten, ND and began her journey to the Spirit World on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Oakland, California.  Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church,...

Theodor M. "Ted" Dockter

Theodor M. "Ted" Dockter

Oct 13, 2017

Theodor “Ted” M. Dockter, 81 of Devils Lake formerly of Anamoose, ND passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Eventide Heartland Care Center in the loving care of his wife and Altru Hospice. Funeral Services for Ted will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Lori...

Dorothy (Anderson) Kitterman

Dorothy (Anderson) Kitterman

Oct 12, 2017

Dorothy (Anderson) Kitterman, 95 of Devils Lake formerly of Leeds, ND passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake. Funeral Services for Dorothy will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Jim Paulson officiating. Burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery. ...

Helen (Bittner) Schottenbauer

Helen (Bittner) Schottenbauer

Oct 9, 2017

Helen Schottenbauer, 88 of Devils Lake formerly of Munich, ND passed away on Monday afternoon, October 9, 2017 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake, ND in the loving care of family.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating...

Charles W. Shipley

Charles W. Shipley

Oct 7, 2017

Charles W. Shipley, 82 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND in the loving care of his family and Altru Hospice.   Charles Wayne Shipley born July 8th, 1935 to parents George and Margaret (Vanderlin) Shipley.   Chuck was born at the General Hospital in Devils Lake, North Dakota. He was raised...

Mary Jane Pershke

Mary Jane Pershke

Sep 30, 2017

Mary Jane Pershke, 93 of Devils Lake formerly of Crary, ND passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Center, Devils Lake in the loving care of her family and Altru Hospice. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Lyle Belleque officiating. Graveside...

Catherine "Katie" Steffan

Catherine "Katie" Steffan

Sep 28, 2017

Catherine (Katie) Steffan, 91, of Devils Lake, died Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Heartland Eventide with family and Altru Hospice at her side. She was born July 6, 1926 to Michael W. and Johanna (Schwan) Senger.  She married Conrad (Con) Steffan July 7, 1948 and he preceded her in death November 14, 1993. She is survived by her two daughters,...

Marty P. Robertson

Marty P. Robertson

Sep 25, 2017

Marty P. Robertson, 61 of Fort Totten, ND passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Marty Paul Robertson was born on April 28, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. His parents are the late Emerson and Lorraine (Lambert) Robertson.  Marty went to school at Little Big Horn High School and graduated in 1977.  He furthered his...

James "Bubs" M. LeVay

James "Bubs" M. LeVay

Sep 22, 2017

James “Bubs” M. LeVay, 65 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at the Lakota Good Samaritan Center, Lakota, ND. Funeral Services for Jim will be held on Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home Chapel, Devils Lake with Reverend Kevin Anderson, Pastor, River of Life, Assembly of God Church officiating. ...

Lloyd E. Albrecht

Lloyd E. Albrecht

Sep 13, 2017

Lloyd Everett Albrecht, 94 of Alsen, ND, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, in the loving care of his family. Lloyd was born on August 3, 1923, at Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. At a young age, he was adopted by Jake and Mollie Albrecht of Alsen, ND, where he attended school. He...

Belinda Pearl Longie

Belinda Pearl Longie

Sep 10, 2017

Belinda Pearl Longie, “Kimamana Stån Winyan” (Purple Butterfly Woman) 60 of Tokio, ND began her journey to the Spirit World on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Trinity Medical Center in Minot, ND.  A Wake for Belinda will be held at the Wood Lake Recreation Center in Tokio on Friday, September 15, 2017 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service...

James E Compton II

James E Compton II

Sep 8, 2017

James Earl Compton ||, 51 of Lakota,ND passed away on Friday,  September 8th, 2017 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks,ND in the loving care of his family.  Funeral services for James will be held on Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral service. James...