The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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Peter Anderson Peter O. Anderson, 96, of Manfred, N.D., passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at St. Aloisius Medical Center in Harvey, N.D. Funeral service were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16 at Vang Lutheran Church in Manfred with Pastor Shirley Teske officiating. Visitation was from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., with a 5:30 p.m. Family Service at the Nelson Funeral Home in Fessenden, N.D. Burial was at Vang Lutheran Cemetery. Peter was born July 11, 1926, to Perry A. and Lilly (Rodne) Anderson in... Full story
Brandon Sola Brandon Sola, 36, Velva, N.D., formerly of West Fargo, N.D., passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident near West Fargo, N.D. Brandon Arthur Sola was born December 3, 1985, the son of Michael and Shelley (Vasfaret) Sola, in Mayville, N.D. He was raised and educated in Mapleton, N.D., and graduated from West Fargo High School. After high school, he worked at Stephenson Dry Wall, Fargo, N.D. He took online courses with Ashford University recei... Full story
Rosemary Voglewede Rosemary Voglewede, one hundred years of age, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022, in her rural Carrington home, attended by her children. Rosemary Gertrude Durivage was born in 1922 in Toledo, Ohio. She was the youngest of three children born to Raoul and Loretta (Bergmann) Durivage. Her mother died in l929, when she was only seven, and for a time she and her siblings lived with relatives. She attended Gesu and Ursuline Catholic schools in Toledo, and graduated from Mary M... Full story
Dorothy Schaffer Dorothy Schaffer, formerly from Carrington, N.D., passed away July 1, 2022, at Sheyenne Crossings Care Center in West Fargo, North Dakota. She was 94. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Evans Funeral Home in Carrington, N.D, with Rev. Rick Loewen officiating. Sara Schaffer was soloist and pianist. Burial was in Carrington Cemetery. Prior to the service, a visitation was held at the funeral at 12:30 p.m. Pallbearers were Erich Hahn, Curt...
Bonnie Fletcher Bonnie Lee Fletcher, age 68 of Albertville, Minn., passed away peacefully in her home, lovingly surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. She was born March 7, 1954, in New Rockford, N.D., the daughter of Norman and Cora (Hastings) Graham. Bonnie was baptized in the Holy Spirit and always had a strong faith. She loved and took great pride in her family. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. On March 8, 1985, Bonnie Graham and Mark Fletcher were united in...
Helen Karpen Helen Karpen, age 90, of Carrington, N.D., passed away peacefully on July 2, 2022. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by love and prayers by her family at CHI St Alexius Health, Carrington, N.D. A Rosary Service was held Wednesday, July 6 at 4:30 p.m., followed by visitation from 5:00-6:00 p.m., with family present all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Helen's Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington,...
Robert Pearson Robert Pearson, 85, of Valley City, North Dakota, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, after a brief illness. Bob was born on February 18, 1937, to Alf and Minnie Pearson in Amenia, North Dakota. He attended school in Amenia and Ayr, graduating in 1955. Following high school, Bob attended Valley City Teacher's College for three years. After being drafted in 1958, he served in Korea for one year and was discharged in 1960. Bob joined the National Guard in 1961 and served as a... Full story
Sheila Oster Sheila Oster, age 75, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, formerly of Carrington, N.D., died Saturday, May 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation was held Monday, June 6 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Funeral service was held Monday, June 6 at 1:00 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, with Rev. Ray Hagan officiating. Special Music in song order: "Sweet Hour Of Prayer," "Old Rugged Cross," "How Great Thou Art," and "Amazing Grace,"... Full story
Elton Leppke Elton D. Leppke, P.E., age 89, of Carrington, N.D., passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, Illinois. A visitation was held Friday, June 10, 2022, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, Carrington, N.D. His burial was at the Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, N.D. He was born February 10, 1932, in Carrington, N.D., son of the late Arnold and Mary, nee Edinger, Leppke. Elton is survived by his... Full story
Lois Peterson Lois Peterson, 83, passed away May 24, 2022, surrounded by family at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington. Her visitation was Monday, May 30 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Her funeral service was held Tuesday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D., with Rev. Rick Loewen officiating. Clara Edwardson organist and Darwin Solberg was soloist. Her burial was at the Ellendale City Cemetery, Ellendale, N.D. Pallbearers were Dustin P... Full story
Michael Zink Michael Ryan Zink, age 43, of Fargo, N.D., passed away on May 18, 2022, unexpectedly at his home. A graveside service was held for family and close friends on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at the Carrington Cemetery, Carrington with Rev. Rick Loewen officiating. Honorary bearers were all of Michael's family and close friends. Michael was born on April 11, 1979, to Tim and Mary (Davis) Zink in Carrington, N.D. After graduating from Carrington High School in 1997, he... Full story
Mavis Chamberlain Mavis Chamberlain, 75, of New Rockford, N.D., passed away on Wed., May 25, 2022, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Mavis' visitation was Thursday, June 2 from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. A funeral service was held Friday, June 3 at 10:30 a.m., at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, with Rev. Amy Kippen officiating. Heather Klocke was organist. Congregational hymn was "Amazing Grace." Recorded music was "I Can Only... Full story
Gerda Backman Gerda (Gedrose) Backman, age 95, of New Rockford, N.D., died Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Gerda's visitation was Tuesday, May 31 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. A funeral service was held Wednesday, June 1, at 2:00 p.m., at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, with Pastor Mindy Meier officiating. Joann Leichtman was organist and Paula Loewen was soloist. Congregational hymns were "Old Rugged C... Full story
Mabel Bittner Mabel Gladys Bittner, 88, passed away at Golden Acres Manor, on May 21, 2022, where she resided for the past few years. Mabel Gladys Gussiaas was born on September 16,1933, the second youngest of 15 children, born to Andrew and Thea Gussiaas. Mabel's Celebration of Life will be Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington. Mabel grew up on a rural Carrington farm in a large family, and was baptized and confirmed at Kvernes Lutheran C... Full story
William Starke William "Bill" Starke passed away May 19, 2022 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford N.D. Joyce, his wife, their two children Debbie and Clint and several of his grandchildren were with him during his last hours. William Horton Starke was born August 21, 1927, to Horton and Alpha Starke. They lived on the Klocke farmstead until 1933 when the family, now including Bill's sister Carol, moved to the current Starke farmstead in Superior Township. Bill attended grade... Full story
Rodney Widicker Rodney Lee Widicker, 74, of Bowdon, N.D., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at his home. A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 10 at the Bowdon Country Seventh-day Adventist Church, rural Bowdon. Visitation was held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., with 5:30 p.m. prayer service on Monday, May 9 at the Nelson Funeral Home in Fessenden. Visitation continued one hour before the services at the church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Rodney Lee Widicker was... Full story
Stanley Scheck Stanley George Scheck, age 69, was born on August 12, 1952, in Jamestown, N.D., and passed on April 25, 2022, at his home in Hawley, Minnesota, while under the care of Sanford Hospice. He grew up on a farm near Edmunds. He started school at a country school in Edmunds, N.D., and graduated from Carrington High School, Carrington, N.D. He worked in concrete for most of his life, enjoying the creativity of it. His concrete life was only interrupted by a 10-year stint as Stan the Man... Full story
Aaron Neil Woehl, age 46 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on October 6, 2021. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 13, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at Kvernes Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Carrington, N.D. Aaron was born May 12, 1975, in Jamestown, N.D. He attended and graduated high school in Huron, S.D. At various times, he lived in North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan and Ohio. He was a salesman and manager-in-training at Evans Arena Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge. Described as a man with a generous... Full story
Darrell Wolsky Darrell Wolsky, 77, passed away at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, N.D., on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Darrell's visitation was Monday, April 25 from 12:00-5:30 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 5:30 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. His funeral service was held Tuesday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D., with Rev. Ray Hagan officiating. His burial was at the Carrington Cemetery. Teresa Edland was pianist... Full story
Glen Mehring Glenn A. Mehring, age 80, of Carrington, N.D., died April 11, 2022, at his home. Glenn's visitation was from 12:00-6:00 p.m., Friday, April 15, with family present from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. A funeral service was held Saturday, April 16, at 2:00 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D., with Rev. Ray Hagan officiating. Teresa Edland was pianist and Darwin Solberg was vocalist. His burial was at the Carrington Cemetery. Casket bearers... Full story
Lucille Clark Lucille Clark, 93, of Carrington, N.D., went to be with her Lord on April 15, 2022, with her family at her side, under Hospice Care at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Lucille's visitation was Tuesday, April 19 from 12:00-7:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. A funeral service was held Wednesday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m., at the Federated Church UCC/UMC, Carrington, N.D., with Rick Loewen officiating.... Full story
Einar Ellingson Einar Ellingson, 91, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, N.D. Einar's visitation was Wednesday, April 20 from Noon – 6:00 p.m., with family present from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. A funeral service was held Thursday, April 21 at 11:00 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D., with Rev. Ray Hagan officiating. Clara Edwardson was organist and Jessica Ostrom was soloist ("I Can Only Imagine" and "Blessed Ass... Full story
Ardis Pepple Ardis Pepple, 75, Jamestown, N.D., died Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Sanford Health, Fargo, N.D. Her graveside service will be held at a later date this spring at Lakeview Cemetery, Cathay, ND. On-line condolences may be sent at www.EvansFuneralHomeND.com... Full story
Carol Leevers Carol Ann Leevers, 76 of Devils Lake, N.D., passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Sanford on Broadway Medical Center in Fargo. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Joseph Parish Center, Devils Lake on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The service may be viewed on facebook.com/stjosephdvl. Carol Ann Keller was born on February 16, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Ione Cecelia (Larson) and Sylvester William "Bill' Keller. Her father built the sets for Hollywood... Full story
Arvid Cellmer Arvid D. Cellmer, 81, passed away at Valley Senior Living on Columbia Rd. in Grand Forks, N.D., on Friday, March 25, 2022. Arvid was born February 5, 1941, in Pettibone, N.D., the son of Leonard and Lydia (Flemmer) Cellmer. Arvid was a four letter athlete, lettering in baseball, basketball, track and football. He graduated from Carrington High School in 1960. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 until his honorable discharge in 1964. He married Sharon Behrens on June 5, 1965, at... Full story
