Obituaries

Margaret E. Hodnefield

Margaret E. Hodnefield

Sep 24, 2016

Margaret E. Hodnefield, 94 of Grand Forks formerly of Churchs Ferry and Devils Lake, ND passed away Saturday evening, September 24, 2016 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Margaret Ellen Stensland was born at the General Hospital in Devils Lake on February 4, 1922 the youngest of five children of Albert and Phoebe (McBride) Stensland who lived on a farm in...

HEAVEN LEE BIRDHORSE

HEAVEN LEE BIRDHORSE

Sep 22, 2016

Graveside Services for Heaven Lee BirdHorse, who was born and died on Thursday, September 22, 2016 will be held on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Cemetery, St. Michael, ND with Father Paul Schuster officiating. Our precious Heaven Lee is survived by her mother, Kelli BirdHorse; sisters KayLynnzah BirdHorse and Shila Knutson; brothers Merlyn, Kellen and...

Marion B. Zimmerman

Marion B. Zimmerman

Sep 16, 2016

Marion B. Zimmerman, age 95, died on Friday, September 16, 2016 at CHI St. Alexis hospital in Devils Lake, ND. From her birth on June 5, 1921 to her death on Friday she nourished the people around her with love, faith and laughter. The Prayer Service to celebrate her life will be at 7:30 pm on Monday, September 19 at...

PEARL M. ORAM

PEARL M. ORAM

Sep 15, 2016

Pearl M. Oram, 92 of Devils Lake, ND went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2016. She passed away at Mercy Hospital. Funeral services for Pearl will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at River of Life Church of Devils Lake. Visitation will be on Wednesday at the church from 12:00 noon until...

Kenneth R. Sainsbury

Kenneth R. Sainsbury

Sep 6, 2016

Kenneth Robert Sainsbury Kenneth Robert Sainsbury, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep, September 6, 2016, in Devils Lake, ND. He was a longtime resident of Moxee, WA. Graveside services were held in Zillah, Washington on September 12th 2016. Followed by a celebration of his life at the Zillah Church of Jesus Christ LDS. He was born on October 14,...

DALE W. "BUZZ" NELSON JR.

DALE W. "BUZZ" NELSON JR.

Sep 2, 2016

Dale W. “Buzz” Nelson Jr. was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota on May 26, 1955 to Dale and Arleen (Moen) Nelson. At the young age of one, his family relocated to Tacoma, Washington. At the age of nine, Buzz started spending the summers in North Dakota with his Moen and Nelson relatives staying with his Aunt and Uncle, Chuck...

Rachael L. Alexander

Rachael L. Alexander

Sep 2, 2016

Rachael L. Alexander passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Breaux Bridge, Louisiana at the age of 29 years. Funeral Services for Rachael will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Tom Westcott officiating. Music will be provided by Patty Cote. Rachael Louise, daughter of Don Alexander...

Margie Betsy Ross

Margie Betsy Ross

Sep 2, 2016

Margie B. Ross, (Lending A Hand Woman) 71 of Tokio, ND left to the Spirit World on Friday, September 2, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Center, Devils Lake surrounded by her loving grandchildren, family and friends. The Wake for Margie will be on Sunday, September 11, 2016 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the St. Michael’s Tekakwitha Center with a Prayer...

William H. Eckes

William H. Eckes

Aug 29, 2016

William H. Eckes, 89 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake. Funeral Services for William will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Heartland Chapel, Devils Lake with Chaplain Rachel Johnson officiating. Visitation will be at the Chapel, Thursday beginning at 11:00 a.m....

RANDALL P. COOMBS

RANDALL P. COOMBS

Aug 28, 2016

Randall P. Coombs, 76 of Devils Lake, ND formerly of Waterbury, Connecticut passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Randall P. Coombs was born on November 26, 1939 at Auburn, Maine, the son of Randall and Marjorie (Rogers) Coombs. Randall graduated from High School and worked for a few years in the Waterbury, CT...

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....