Obituaries

TILFORD W. "TILLIE" SCHLIEVE

TILFORD W. "TILLIE" SCHLIEVE

Aug 26, 2016

Tilford W. “Tillie” Schlieve, 86 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Valley Memorial Homes in Grand Forks, ND. Tilford Warren Schlieve was born on August 27, 1929 in York, ND, the son of Robert and Mary (Jones) Schlieve. He was reared on Grahams Island, west of Devils Lake, ND. He attended a country school...

Duane C. Olson

Duane C. Olson

Aug 23, 2016

Duane C. Olson died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday August, 23rd at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota, North Dakota. He was 85 years old. Duane Clinton was born to Alfton and Luella (Johnson) Olson on May 1, 1931 on the family farm in rural Devils Lake, ND. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Baptist Church. Duane...

Robert David BigTrack

Robert David BigTrack

Aug 20, 2016

Robert D. BigTrack, 65 of South Lake, Ontario, Canada began his journey to the Spirit World on August 20, 2016 at his home in Canada. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Fort Totten on Monday, September 12, 2016 beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Prayer Service at...

Yvonne C. Schwab

Yvonne C. Schwab

Aug 19, 2016

Yvonne C. Schwab, 79 of Devils Lake, ND passed away at her home in the loving care of her family and Altru Hospice on Friday morning, August 19, 2016. Mass of the Resurrection for Yvonne will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating the Mass....

Terrell Lance "Tee" Sullivan

Terrell Lance "Tee" Sullivan

Aug 18, 2016

Terrell Lance “Tee” Sullivan, 33 of St. Michael, ND was born on January 27, 1983 at Devils Lake, ND the son of Larry and LaVerne (Siaka) Sullivan and made his journey to Heaven on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. He was surrounded by his family and friends who loved him so very much. Tee was...

Sheldon Ryan Black

Sheldon Ryan Black

Aug 14, 2016

Sheldon Ryan Black, 34 of St. Michael made his journey to heaven on August 14, 2016 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by loving family and friends who loved him very much. Funeral Services for Sheldon will be held on Monday, August 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, St. Michael, ND. Fr. Paul Schuster...

Andrew D. Demarce Sr.

Andrew D. Demarce Sr.

Aug 14, 2016

Andrew D. “Andy” Demarce Sr., 80 of the Spirit Lake Nation began his journey to the Spirit World on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Center, Devils Lake surrounded by his loving family. A Wake for Andy will be held on Thursday, (tomorrow) August 18, 2016 at St. Michael’s Wellness Center, St. Michael, ND beginning at 5:30 p.m....

Doris J. Leftwich

Doris J. Leftwich

Aug 13, 2016

Doris J. (Watson) Leftwich, 91 of Devils Lake formerly of Rugby and Hansboro, ND passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Doris Watson Leftwich, was born on April 16, 1925 to Earle and Daisy (Patterson) Watson at Buffalo, New York. She was educated in Buffalo and Kenmore, New York. In June of 1943, she...

Arlene Klemisch

Arlene Klemisch

Aug 13, 2016

Arlene S. (Hilfer) Klemisch (1933 to 2016) Arlene was born in Solen, ND, on April 29, 1933 to Frank and Rose (Leingang) Hilfer. She was a long time resident of Langdon, ND and most recently of Devils Lake, ND. On September 20, 1954, Arlene Hilfer married Joseph Klemisch in Harvey, ND. They made their home in Langdon and together raised...

Cherelle Fawn SwiftHawk

Cherelle Fawn SwiftHawk

Aug 12, 2016

Cherelle Fawn SwiftHawk, (Turtle Girl) 31 of Pocatello, Idaho formerly of the Spirit Lake Nation passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 at the University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah from injuries sustained in a car/pedestrian accident. The Wake for Cherelle will be held on Monday, August 22, 2016 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Tekakwitha Center, St....

Dacotah Skye Old Rock

Dacotah Skye Old Rock

Aug 7, 2016

Dacotah Skye Old Rock 21, of Devils Lake ND and the Spirit Lake Nation began his journey to the Spirit World on Sunday August 7th, 2016. Dacotah blessed us with his birth on May 21, 1995 in Bismarck ND. He is the son of Jory White Bull and Rani Old Rock. He attended many schools throughout his very short life....

Theresa M. Charboneau

Theresa M. Charboneau

Aug 5, 2016

Theresa M. (DuBois) Charboneau, 83 of Devils Lake, ND entered her eternal home in Heaven on Friday evening, August 5, 2016. She died at her home surrounded by loving family and in the care of Altru Hospice. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Fort Totten, ND from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m....

STUART D JOHNSON

STUART D JOHNSON

Aug 5, 2016

Stuart Johnson, 61, of Oberon, passed away on August 5, 2016 surrounded by his children while at St. Gabriel’s Community in Bismarck, ND. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gilbertson Funeral Home in Devils Lake, ND. Funeral services will be held to honor Stuart on Friday, August 12, 2016 at...

ESTHER BEATA OTTMAR

ESTHER BEATA OTTMAR

Aug 3, 2016

Esther Beata Ottmar, 91, entered eternal life in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at her home under the care of Hospice. A funeral service for Esther will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Devils Lake with Reverend Timothy Stout officiating....

Carl B. Walking Eagle Sr.

Carl B. Walking Eagle Sr.

Jul 24, 2016

Carl B. (the “Fonz”) Walking Eagle, Sr., “Ista To To” (Blue Eyes/Light Eyes) 74 of Fort Totten, ND peacefully passed on to the Spirit World at home on Sunday, July 24, 2016 with his loving family by his side. Visitation for Carl will be held at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Fort Totten, ND on Thursday, July 28, 2016 beginning at...

PERRY R. HORNER

PERRY R. HORNER

Jul 24, 2016

Perry Robert Horner, 71, of Devils Lake, ND / Mesa, AZ, lost his battle with Leukemia on Sunday, July 24 surrounded by loved ones in his childhood home. Funeral Services for Perry will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake, ND with Reverend Paul Balaban officiating. Visitation will be held...

David M. Jabs

David M. Jabs

Jul 23, 2016

David M. Jabs, passed away the morning of Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake, ND as the result of heart failure. David was 63 years old. Funeral Services for David will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Christ Free Lutheran Church, Devils Lake, ND with Reverend Lyle Belleque officiating. Burial...

Leonard Quentin "Lenny" RedTomahawk

Leonard Quentin "Lenny" RedTomahawk

Jul 19, 2016

Leonard Quentin “Lenny” RedTomahawk, 41 of the Spirit Lake Nation began his journey to the Spirit World on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake, ND. The Wake for Lenny will be held on Sunday, July 24, 2016 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Fort Totten Wellness Center, Fort Totten, ND. The Rosary and Prayer Service will be...

DOROTHY M. JOHNSON-BECK

DOROTHY M. JOHNSON-BECK

Jul 15, 2016

Dorothy M. (Korbel) Johnson Beck, died on July 15, 2016 at Angel’s Touch Care Center in Spokane, WA. She was formerly of Oberon, ND and died at the age of 89 years. Funeral Services for Dorothy will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Tom Westcott officiating. Burial...

Bruce A. Knoff

Bruce A. Knoff

Jul 13, 2016

Bruce A. Knoff 1954 - 2016 Bruce’s journey started when he was born in 1954 and entered full retirement on Wednesday July 13, 2016 in Devils Lake, ND. He was born the third child of four to his late parents Phyllis (Drake) and Selmer Knoff. His parents had molded his epic character of family values and duty of service that...

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