Obituaries

Rebecca Faye Longie-Hinojos

Rebecca Faye Longie-Hinojos

Jan 11, 2017

Rebecca F. “Becky” Longie-Hinojos, 65, began her journey to the Spirit World on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND Rebecca Faye “Becky” Longie was born on February 7, 1951 in Fort Totten, ND to Mercie (Jerome) and Steven Longie. She was raised in the Crow Hill District of the Spirit Lake Nation.  She attended school in...

James D. Lee

James D. Lee

Jan 11, 2017

James Douglas Lee was born February 28, 1944 in Devils Lake, ND, and passed away at his home in Sioux Falls, SD on January 11, 2017.  James was the son of Victor and Olga Lee.  He grew up in Devils Lake, ND and graduated from Devils Lake High School in 1962.  He first attended Lake Area Junior College in Devils...

Claudette "Digger" Degenstein

Claudette "Digger" Degenstein

Jan 8, 2017

Claudette “Digger” Degenstein, 61, of Devils Lake, ND, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8th, 2017, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.   She died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. Claudette was born on July 15, 1955 in Harvey, ND to the late Patricia and Virgil Degenstein.   She was raised in Devils Lake,...

Craig Scott Black

Craig Scott Black

Jan 7, 2017

Craig Scott Black March 3, 1964 – January 7, 2017 Craig S. Black, 52 of St. Michael, ND made his journey to heaven on January 7, 2017 at his home in St. Michael, ND. Craig was a loving father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Funeral Services will be held on Monday January 16, 2017 at 10:00a.m. at Saint Michael’s...

Harriet M. Naas

Harriet M. Naas

Jan 6, 2017

Harriet M. (Ronningen) Naas, 93 of Grand Forks, ND formerly of Devils Lake, ND died peacefully, Friday, January 6, 2017 in Valley Eldercare Center, Grand Forks, ND. Harriet Marvel Ronningen was born August 13, 1923 in McVille, ND, the daughter of Mansfield and Hazel (Rickford) Ronningen. She grew up near Binford, ND and attended Binford High School.  Harriet married Lester...

David Robert Lawrence

David Robert Lawrence

Jan 4, 2017

David R. Lawrence, 49 of St. Michael, ND passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.  David Robert Lawrence, (Big Dave) Mato ZuYa Ta Pejuta “He’s painted with Bear Medicine” was born on July 18, 1967 in Fort Yates, North Dakota. He was the loving son of Belva (BirdHorse) Greyhorn and the late...

Leia Rose Cornell

Leia Rose Cornell

Jan 2, 2017

Leia Rose Cornell, infant daughter of Amber Cornell was born and died on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.  Services for our precious Leia will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND with Reverend Lori Broschat, Pastor of First United Methodist Church officiating. Leia Rose will...

Gerald L Vannett

Gerald L Vannett

Jan 2, 2017

Gerald L. Vannett, 64 of Devils Lake formerly of Minot, ND passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake. A Wake for Gerald will be held at the Tekakwitha Center, St. Michael, ND on Friday, January 6, 2017 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. The procession to St. Michael...

Margaret (Gatch) Braunagel

Margaret (Gatch) Braunagel

Jan 1, 2017

Margaret Braunagel was born at Round’O, South Carolina in 1911 and went to her rest on January 1, 2017 at Devils Lake, ND. She was 105 years old.  She was interred at the Gatch Family Cemetery in Round’O on January 6, 1917.  A Memorial Service is planned for April 8, 2017 in South Carolina. Margaret was the daughter of Lemuel...

Leonard P. Ziegler

Leonard P. Ziegler

Jan 1, 2017

Leonard P. Ziegler, 83 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, January 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating the Mass. Leonard will be laid to rest in the...

EDWIN ERNEST KIVINIEMI

EDWIN ERNEST KIVINIEMI

Dec 31, 2016

Edwin E. Kiviniemi, 78 of Devils Lake formerly of Lawton, ND passed away on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2016 at the Edmore Memorial Rest Home, Edmore, ND.  Funeral Services for Edwin will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home Chapel, Devils Lake with Reverend Don Reynolds officiating. Visitation will be held...

John "Jack" T. Kitsch

John "Jack" T. Kitsch

Dec 26, 2016

John “Jack” Thomas Kitsch passed away at home in his lake cabin on Monday, December 26, 2016. He was 66 years old. Jack was an outdoorsman, a farmer, a loyal friend, and a loving son, father and grandfather. He loved watching his three grandsons do water sports and their extra-curricular school activities. To know Jack meant to know how much...

Jerome Alexander DeMarce Sr.

Jerome Alexander DeMarce Sr.

Dec 26, 2016

Jerome A. “Goobert” DeMarce Sr., 58 of Fort Totten, ND passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. A Wake will be held on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Fort Totten Wellness Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. The procession to Fort Totten will leave on Friday at...

Ludwena "Lud" Syverson

Ludwena "Lud" Syverson

Dec 25, 2016

Ludwena “Lud” (Zainhofsky) Syverson, 81 of Esmond, ND passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2016 at the Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, ND. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND at 10:30 a.m. with Father Brian Bachmeier officiating. Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral...

Mark B. Friestad

Mark B. Friestad

Dec 19, 2016

Mark B. Friestad, died unexpectedly at his home in rural Minnewaukan on Monday, December 19, 2016. He was 68 years old. Funeral Services for Mark will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND with burial in the Harlow Cemetery, rural Harlow, ND. Mark Brian Friestad was born November 11,...

Stanley E. Syverson

Stanley E. Syverson

Dec 18, 2016

Stanley E. “Stan” Syverson, 87 of Esmond, North Dakota passed away on Sunday afternoon, December 18, 2016 at the Lakota Good Samaritan Care Center in Lakota. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with Father Brian Bachmeier officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by the Neathery-Simensen Post...

M. Genevieve "Gen" Broden

M. Genevieve "Gen" Broden

Dec 16, 2016

Mary Genevieve “Gen” Broden, 94 of Devils Lake formerly of Starkweather, ND passed away peacefully on Friday evening, December 16, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Devils Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating the...

Michael J. TwoHearts

Michael J. TwoHearts

Dec 9, 2016

Michael J. TwoHearts Jr., 72 of Fort Totten, ND passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake. Visitation and gathering of family and friends will be held at Seven Dolors Lutheran Church, Fort Totten on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. A Rosary and Prayer Service will be on Wednesday...

Wayne Allen Johnson

Wayne Allen Johnson

Dec 8, 2016

He was born 6/2/1938 to Sigurd & Frances (Weitstock) Johnson in Crookston, MN and passed away on 12/8/2017 in their home in Mesa AZ. He attended Fertile Schools and Bemidji State College in Minnesota. He was employed by Ottertail Power Company for 42 years. He started as Cashier and retired as Division Manager. He worked in Rugby, Devils Lake, Garrison,...

Joseph K. BlueShield

Joseph K. BlueShield

Dec 7, 2016

Joseph Kurt BlueShield Joseph’s journey home to the Lord began on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. He was 48 years old and had several health issues for the past few years. Joseph was born to the late Herbert and Joyce (Young) BlueShield on December 22, 1967 in Devils Lake, ND. He was educated in St. Michael’s...