The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
Sorted by date Results 26 - 50 of 336
Donald Green We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved father, mentor and friend, Donald K. Green. He passed peacefully at 8:45 a.m. Saturday morning Aug. 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 28, 1930, in Carrington, N.D. to Edna Bonderud and Howard Green. He worked several jobs including one he enjoyed for 18 months as a civilian contractor on SAC Air Force Bases (all around the country) on B-52 Bombers and other aircraft that he loved so much. He worked at...
Haakon Ekren, Jr. Haakon "Buffa" Ekren, age 88, of Carrington, N.D., formerly of Kensal, N.D., died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington. His visitation was Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Buffa's funeral service was held Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at the United Methodist Church, Kensal, N.D. His burial was at the Kensal Cemetery, Kensal, N.D., with Pastor Jea...
Gayle Kohles Gayle Kohles, age 74, of Carrington, N.D., died on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, N.D. Gayle's visitation was Friday, August 23, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. followed by funeral service at 2:00 p.m. all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, with Rev. Rick Loewen officiating. Recorded music was "In The Garden" by Alan Jackson, "I Will Remember You" by Sarah McLachlan and "Angels Among Us" by Alabama. Her burial was at the Barlow Cemetery, Barlow, N.D. Pal...
Elaine Stedman Elaine C. Stedman went to meet her Lord on August 17, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, N.D. Elaine's visitation was Thursday, August 22 from 1:00-6:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 6:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. A funeral service was held Friday, August 23, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Faith Baptist Church, Carrington, N.D., with Pastor Corey Pepple officiating. Joyce Evenson was pianist and Dawn Snively was organist. Her burial was at the Grace...
Al Trader Al Trader, Carrington, N.D., age 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Fairview Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn. His visitation was Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 1:00-4:00 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, and continued from 5:00-6:00 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. His funeral service was held Wednesday, August 7 at 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, with Rev. Ritchie Cole officiating. Teresa Edland was pianist....
Elmer Finch Elmer Roy Finch, Jr., 91, of Carrington, N.D. passed away on August 2, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington. Elmer's Visitation will be Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 12:00 -1:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Pastor Rick Loewen will be officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Kent Hecker, Shawn Perhus, Jimmy Perhus, Lindsey Kirkeby, Haley Schatz, Macy Seeger, Justine Finch, Bailee Finch and Kalli Finch. He was born in...
Walter Heinitz Walter E. Heinitz, 79, passed away on July 11, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Born on September 27, 1944, in Carrington, N.D., he was a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man. Walter spent his career with Highline Electric Association, dedicating 35 years from 1973 until his retirement in 2008. He was known for his strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. Beyond his professional life, Walter was a loving husband to Gloria Heinitz (née Coyne) for 56 years, and...
Donna Weber Donna Weber, age 91, New Rockford, N.D., went home into the arms of Jesus, on Sunday morning, July 28, 2024, at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown, N.D. Donna's graveside service was held Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at Nystrom Cemetery, rural Sheyenne, N.D., with Pastor Joe Griener officiating. Special music was by Delaine Rademacher. Following the graveside service, a Celebration of Life was held at Evangelical Free Church, New Rockford, N.D., at 3:00 p.m....
Janice Walen Janice Marie (Smith) Walen, age 87, of Glenfield, N.D., died Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Sunset Drive Home in Mandan, N.D. Janice's graveside service was held Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Glenfield Cemetery, rural Glenfield, N.D. Following the graveside service, a Celebration of Life was held at the Community Center in Glenfield at 10:45 a.m., with Chuck Walen officiating. Music ("In The Garden" and "Amazing Grace") was provided by Janice's granddaughters and...
Shirley Peterson Shirley D. Peterson, 91, passed away July 6, 2024, in Menahga, Minn. Shirley was born to Eugene and Vincentia Dann on Aug. 26, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minn. She graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1952. She attended the Minnesota School of Business and graduated as a medical technician. During and after college, she worked for the Federal Reserve, followed by Pillsbury Research and Development. She soon met the love of her life, Charles, and they wed on December 26,...
Victoree Tresenriter Victoree Tresenriter, age 82, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at her home in Cathay, N.D. Victoree's visitation was Friday, July 19, 2024, from 9:00-10:00 a.m., at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. with a graveside service at 11:00 a.m., at Lakeview Cemetery in Cathay, with Rev. Rick Loewen officiating. Recorded music was "Amazing Grace" by Alan Jackson. Pallbearers were family and close friends. Victoree Marie Comer was born on June 23, 1942, to Don and Marie (Miller)...
Bill Bauer William "Bill" Bauer, age 87, of Carrington, N.D., passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at CHI St. Alexius Health Center, Carrington, surrounded by his loving family. His visitation was Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 1:00-4:30 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, and continued from 6:00-6:45 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 6:45 p.m. and Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., all at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington. Music for the Vigil Service was the Sacred Heart Choir and...
Lavina Inglish Lavina Inglish, born on October 10, 1946, in Bismarck, N.D., at Saint Alexius Hospital, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She began her life's journey in Bismarck, where she graduated from eighth grade at the school Gibbs Number 32. Lavina's industrious spirit shone early on, as she started working at the local bus depot and then moved on to the Drumstick Café, where she worked until 1973. In pursuit of new opportunities, Lavina relocated to Medina, N.D., where...
Dennis Lange Dennis Lange, age 74, of Carrington, N.D., died on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, with Pastor Ritchie Cole officiating. Music will be "How Great Thou Art" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Honorary pallbearers will be David Lutman, Lyle Lutman, John Hollingsworth, Dustin Garber, Nate Davis and Mike Larson. Dennis Edward Lange was born in...
Julie Peterson Julie Peterson, 62, died unexpectedly Friday, June 28, 2024, at her home in Robinson, N.D., after a recent cancer diagnosis. Her visitation was Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary and Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m., all at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Steele, N.D. Her Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Steele, N.D., with Father Peter Sharpe officiating. Ariana C...
Esther Guthmiller Esther Guthmiller, 96, of Carrington, N.D., passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, N.D., surrounded by her family. Esther's visitation was Monday, June 24, 2024, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m., all at Grace Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D., with Pastor Robert Hill officiating. Special music was "In the Garden" and "Where the Roses Never Fade" by David Morlock. Congregational Hymns were "Precious Lord, Take...
Dennis Bergrud Dennis Bergrud, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Dennis' visitation was held Monday, June 3, 2024, from Noon -1:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, N.D., with Pastor Jeff Halvorson officiating. Music was recorded music, "Don't Let The Old Man In" by Toby Keith and "The Old Rugged Cross" by Alan Jackson. His burial was at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery,...
Shanna Knutson Shanna Marie Seil Knutson, 44, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Fargo, N.D., surrounded by family and loved ones under the care of Hospice after a 15-month battle with stage IV cancer. Shanna was born January 9, 1980, as the middle child, to Steven and Brenda Seil at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The family was stationed there while Steve served in the Air Force from 1977 until 1981. The family moved back to North Dakota and eventually settled on their existing farm in June 1982 s...
John Topp John Topp, 85, of Fargo, N.D., died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by family and with hospice care. Topp was born February 17, 1939, in New Rockford, N.D., to Rudolph and Ruth (Anderson) Topp. John attended grade school at Columbia Township one room school house, then attended high school in Grace City and New Rockford. He attended North Dakota Agricultural College (NDSU). There he met Elva Manning of Regan, N.D., and on September 3, 1961, they were married. The couple...
Rose Gjerdevig Rose Gjerdevig, age 96, of Carrington, N.D., passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown, N.D. Her visitation was Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington. Rose's funeral service was Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D., with Pastor Fred Kaleva officiating. Special music was by Karla Kaleva. Her burial was at the Carrington Cemetery. Pallbearers...
Christopher House Christopher Raymond House, 72, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, under hospice care. Christopher's graveside service will be held at the Carrington Cemetery on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Steve Berntson officiating. Recorded music will be "Amazing Grace" by Alan Jackson. Honorary pallbearers were all of Christopher's Family and Friends. Christopher was born on April 2, 1952, to Raymond and Cecilia (Wolf) House in Carrington, N.D....
Larry Merrick Larry L. Merrick, 81, passed away May 15, 2024, at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo, N.D., surrounded by family. Larry's visitation was Monday, May 20, 2024, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m., all at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, McHenry, N.D., with Pastor Russ Christianson officiating. Hymns were "Beautiful Savior," "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less" and "Amazing Grace." Burial was at the Bethlehem Cemetery, McHenry. Pallbearers were all of Larry's...
Elizabeth Dockter Elizabeth "Liz" C. Dockter, of Carrington, N.D., and formerly of Hurdsfield, N.D., went to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington. She was blessed with 99 plus years of life. Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Nelson Funeral Home in Fessenden. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Hurdsfield Community Center with Pastor George Schuessler officiating. Burial wa...
Diane Holth Diane Holth, 77, of Carrington, N.D., passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Surprise, Ariz. Diane's Celebration of Life was held Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. Her burial will be at the Barlow Cemetery, Barlow, N.D. Honorary bearers were all of Diane's family and friends. Diane Holth was born on April 24, 1946, to Donald and Ruth (Frosaker) Holtz in New Rockford, N.D. She graduated from New Rockford High School in 1964 and w...
Gilbert Schander Gilbert Schander, 102, of Bowdon, N.D., passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, N.D., with his son by his side. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 8:00 p.m., on Friday May 24, 2024, at the Church of God in Bowdon, N.D. A Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Church of God in Bowdon, N.D., with Pastor Dale Peaslee officiating. Burial will be at Wayside Cemetery in Bowdon at a later...
