Obituaries

Zachariah Tree Top

Zachariah Tree Top

Oct 18, 2024

Zacheriah Lee Tree Top, age 34, passed away suddenly on October 18, 2024, in Toledo, Ohio.

Born on June 8, 1990, Zacheriah grew up in North Dakota, where he spent his childhood playing basketball and making lasting memories with his family and friends. He was Hunkpapa Lakota and carried deep pride in his heritage.

 Zacheriah was preceded in death by his father,...

Eric P. Groves

Eric P. Groves

Nov 13, 2024

Eric Peter Groves 39 of West Fargo, ND formerly of Devils Lake, ND passed away at Sanford on Broadway, Fargo on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from leukemia complications. 

There will be a gathering of family and friends at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Scripture Service and Time...

Susan E. Armstrong

Susan E. Armstrong

Nov 11, 2024

Susan Armstrong was born on February 20, 1963, in Grand Forks, ND the daughter of Marv and Karen “Beth” (Zyllo) Betts. Sue grew up in Grand Forks, attending Benjamin Franklin Elementary, South Junior High and graduated from Red River High School with the great class of 1981. Sue also attended UND. She graduated from Bismarck State College in 1992 with...

Carl Dean Merrick

Carl Dean Merrick

Nov 7, 2024

Carl D. Merrick “Ta Howasté Wakan” (His Holy Voice)

Carl Dean Merrick, was born on March 29, 1954 and began his journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, ND.

Carl Dean Merrick ~ Ta Howaste Wakan “His Holy Voice” was born to Rita Jackson and Raymond Merrick Sr. on March 29, 1954...

Lawrence G. Nygren

Lawrence G. Nygren

Nov 6, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” George Nyren of Devils Lake ND passed away on Wednesday, November 6, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks ND with loving family at his side at the age of 83.

Lawrence George Nygren was born August 12, 1941, to George and Margaret (Gunderson) Nygren at the hospital in Lakota ND. He grew up on a farm between Lankin and Adams...

David D. Nelson

David D. Nelson

Nov 5, 2024

David D. “Pudgee” Nelson, 60 of Devils Lake ND passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake 

The Funeral Service will be held...

Byron Hassett

Byron Hassett

Nov 4, 2024

The Funeral Service for Byron will be on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Eventide Heartland Care Center Chapel. Military Honors will be accorded by the Neathery-Simensen Post #756, Devils Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars and the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Team. 

Byron H. Hassett, 74 of Devils Lake passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at...

Myron Allen Jury Jr.

Myron Allen Jury Jr.

Nov 3, 2024

The service will also be available via live stream at https://www.facebook.com/1stUMCdl/

Myron Allen "Mick" Jury, Jr., 85, of Minnewaukan, ND passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at CHI St. Alexius Health in Devils Lake after a brief battle with cancer. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 9...

Richard Clifford Berg

Richard Clifford Berg

Nov 2, 2024

Richard Clifford Berg passed away Saturday, November 02, 2024 at Fowler Health Care at age 87. “Dick” was born on June 13, 1937 on the farm in Starkweather, North Dakota to Peder Henrickson Berg and Kristina Danielsdaughter Fluge, both immigrants from Norway. The youngest of 9 children, Richard spent his youth working on the family farm, picking rocks from the...

John Philip Hertzell

John Philip Hertzell

Nov 2, 2024

John Philip (Phil) Hertzell

 Phil Hertzell, 81, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend of many, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at his home in Devils Lake, ND.

 John Philip Hertzell was born on January 2, 1943 in Langdon, ND, the only son of Owen and Lois (Flanders) Hertzell and the second of 4 children. Phil grew up...

Rudolph L. Severinson

Rudolph L. Severinson

Oct 30, 2024

Rudolph "Rudy" Lee Severinson, 85 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

There will be visitation on Thursday, November 7th, 2024 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on...

Gene D. Kotaska

Gene D. Kotaska

Oct 29, 2024

Gene D. Kotaska, 85, of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at his home with his loving family surrounding him.

Gene Kotaska was born June 22, 1939, in Grafton, ND, the son of Stanley and Mildred (Sticha) Kotaska. He attended schools at Lankin, ND and graduated from Valley City State University. He earned his Master’s Degree at...

Kay D. Hanson

Kay D. Hanson

Oct 28, 2024

There will be a graveside service for Kay at the Union Cemetery, Towner, ND on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. 

 Kay Denise Hanson passed away on Monday, Oct. 28th, 2024, at Eventide Heartland Care Center. 

 Kay Keyes Hanson was born on Aug. 21st, 1934, in Towner, ND, the daughter of Waldo and Ethel Keyes. She graduated from Towner High School...

Anna Marie Thomas-Scott

Anna Marie Thomas-Scott

Oct 27, 2024

Anna Marie Thomas Scott “Tasina Duta Win” (Red Shawl Woman), passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2024, at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital at the age of 64 years.

Anna Marie was born on July 13, 1960, in Devils Lake, ND, the daughter of Winifred (BuckElk) and Richard “Boke” Thomas Sr. The family made their home in Crow Hill....

Dustin J. Noble

Dustin J. Noble

Oct 27, 2024

You can view a memorial video and the funeral service for Dustin on the First Lutheran Church, Bottineau, ND Facebook page.

Dustin Jon Noble, 42 passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 due to injuries sustained in an accident, rural Devils Lake. 

Dustin Jon Noble was born December 12, 1981 in Stanley, ND to Dan and Virginia Noble. He completed their...

David R. Pederson

David R. Pederson

Oct 26, 2024

David Ray Pederson, 70, died Oct 26, 2024 at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington where he resided since early 2023. 

 Dave was born January 18, 1954 to Ruth H. Pederson in Devils Lake. He was raised on the Pederson farm northeast of Churchs Ferry. He graduated from Churchs Ferry High School and attended Devils Lake Junior College. He farmed with his...

Leo A. Hoffart

Leo A. Hoffart

Oct 22, 2024

Leo A. Hoffart was born on October 22, 1927, and passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Eventide Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake om his 97th birthday.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service for Leo will...

Charlotte Kakela

Charlotte Kakela

Oct 20, 2024

Charlotte M. Kakela, 91 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Eventide Heartland Care Center with loving family at her side.

Charlotte is in the care of the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake. Services are pending for the spring of 2025.

Charlotte Marlene Held was born on June 25, 1933, in Towner County, North Dakota, the daughter...

Clayton L. McCloud

Clayton L. McCloud

Oct 20, 2024

Clayton L. McCloud, 74 of Devils Lake, ND passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake Hospital.

Clayton Leo McCloud was born in Bottineau, North Dakota on August 26, 1950, the son of Collin and Mable (Houle) McCloud. He attended schools in the Bottineau area. 

In 1972, Clayton moved to the Devils Lake area. He...

Garry W. Bouvette

Garry W. Bouvette

Oct 20, 2024

Garry W. Bouvette passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his home in Langdon, ND in the care of his loving family and Hospice of the Red River Valley. He was 77 years of age.

Born in Pembina, ND on July 1, 1947, the son of Benjamin and Florence (Olmstad) Bouvette. He lived with the family in Pembina until he...

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