Obituaries

MILDRED (MILLIE) LURA

MILDRED (MILLIE) LURA

May 13, 2025

MILDRED H. LURA

Millie Hagle Lura, 86, Cooperstown, ND passed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Dakota Regional Medical Center, Cooperstown, ND with her beloved husband, Bob and forever friend, Gina Miller, at her side, under the care of hospice.

Millie (Hagle) Lura was born September 22, 1938 to Henry and (Anne Overby) Hagle of Binford, ND. Millie grew up in Binford and...

ROY (BILL) JACOBSON

ROY (BILL) JACOBSON

May 11, 2025

Roy "Bill" William Jacobson 88 passed away in his home May 11th 2025. Bill was a great man. The best dad and grandpa we could have ever asked for. He will be missed by many but is now reunited with his wife and other family members and old friends.

Bill was born November 27th 1936 in Finley North Dakota the son...

CLAUDIA JEAN JACOBSEN

CLAUDIA JEAN JACOBSEN

May 11, 2025

CLAUDIA J. JACOBSEN

Claudia Jean Freer, 78, Luverne, ND passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at CHI Mercy Hospital in Valley City, ND surrounded by her family.

Claudia was born May 25, 1946 in Hannaford, ND, the daughter of Claude and Myrtle (Bakken) Freer. She grew up in Walum, ND and attended school in Walum and Hannaford where she graduated...

CAROL GRIFFEY

CAROL GRIFFEY

May 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Carol Griffey

Carol Griffey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, went home to be with her Lord on May 9, 2025. At the time of her passing she resided at Edgewood Vista, Fargo, ND. She was born on March 11, 1940, in New Rockford, North Dakota, to Howard and Florence Topp of Juanita, ND.

Carol’s early years...

SHERRY L. STEFFEN

SHERRY L. STEFFEN

May 6, 2025

Sherry L. Steffen

Sherry Lynn Steffen, 61, Cooperstown, ND died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in the Dakota Regional Medical Center.

Sherry Steffen was born on April 3,1964 in Fargo, ND to Elvin and Shirley (Bistodeau) Johnson. Sherry grew up in Page, ND and graduated from Page High School in 1983. After high school she attended ND State School Science in...

KAREN SUE JOHNSON

KAREN SUE JOHNSON

May 4, 2025

KAREN S. JOHNSON

Karen Johnson, 63, of Cooperstown, North Dakota, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Karen was born on June 7, 1961, in Anchorage, Alaska, to Helen (Wark) and Billie Cushman. Her family moved many times from different military bases before settling in Cooperstown, ND, in January 1970.

Karen graduated from Cooperstown High School in 1979. She attended Lake Region College...

NICOLE CARLSON

NICOLE CARLSON

May 3, 2025

NICOLE D. CARLSON

Nicole (Nikkie) Carlson was peacefully and lovingly lifted into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 3, 2025, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley in the Cooperstown Hospital.

Nikkie was born on July 30, 1976 to Deb (Hofer) and Tim Johnson at St. John’s Hospital in Fargo, ND. She grew up, attended...

JULI ANN SANDVIK

JULI ANN SANDVIK

Apr 14, 2025

Juli Ann (Fadness) Sandvik, 96, Cooperstown, ND, April 14, 2025

Juli Ann Sandvik passed away peacefully Monday, April 14, to be with her Lord and Savior. She was surrounded by her loving family at the Dakota Regional Medical Center. Juli was born March 9, 1929 on a farm 6 miles west of Sutton, ND. She lived a life of faith, love,...

HERDIS C. IVERSON

HERDIS C. IVERSON

Mar 25, 2025

HERDIS IVERSON

Herdis Constance (Stalvik) Iverson, age 101, formerly of Binford, ND passed away peacefully Tuesday March 25, 2025 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Fargo, ND.

Herdis was born October 26, 1923 on the farm in Pilot Mound Township near Aneta, ND to Harold and Josephine (Pederson) Stalvik. The family moved to Wisconsin for a short time when she was three...

GARY JACOBSON

GARY JACOBSON

Mar 24, 2025

GARY J. JACOBSON

Gary James Jacobson, Valley City, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2205 at the age of 56. He was born June 10, 1968 in Mayville, ND the son of James and Marlys (Kainz) Jacobson. Gary attended Finley-Sharon High school and graduated in the class of 1986. He then attended NDSU where he started a co-op program with GSA...

CODY JOHNSON

CODY JOHNSON

Mar 18, 2025

Cody Johnson

Cody Johnson, 27, Grand Forks ND, passed away on March 18, 2025. He was born on December 21, 1997, to Thomas and Michelle Johnson.

Cody was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend who brought joy and laughter to those around him. He had a kind heart, a generous spirit, and a deep love for his friends and...

JUNICE V. BERG

JUNICE V. BERG

Mar 12, 2025

JUNICE BERG

Junice Violet Berg, 94, of Finley/Mayville, ND, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 at Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND.

She was born to Oscar and Gina (Aarestad) Ueland on the family farm in Shelly Township, near Shelly, MN, on March 25th, 1930. Junice was baptized and confirmed at Augustana Lutheran Church, rural Halstad, MN....

JANICE E. ADRIAN

JANICE E. ADRIAN

Mar 8, 2025

Janice Eileen Adrian

Binford, ND

2/17/49 -3/8/25

Janice (Bakko) Adrian, 76, beloved wife, mom, grandma, great grandma and friend, passed away on March 8th after fighting a brave battle with cancer.

Janice Bakko was born on February 17, 1949 to Willie and Elna Bakko (Barclay). Janice grew up in rural McHenry and graduated from McHenry High School in 1967. Shortly after, Janice married Leroy...

ELLEN MARIE PERKINS

ELLEN MARIE PERKINS

Mar 2, 2025

ELLEN M. PERKINS

Ellen Marie Perkins, 89, of Grove, Oklahoma passed away March 2, 2025, in Riverside, California. She was born on December 19, 1935, in Cooperstown, North Dakota, to Albert and Betsy (Vigesaa) Berge. Raised on the Berge family farm, Ellen graduated from Oak Grover High School in Fargo, North Dakota.

Ellen had a long and fulfilling career as a teacher,...

ERIC A. MUNSON

ERIC A. MUNSON

Mar 2, 2025

Eric A. Munson

Eric Allen Munson was born August 25, 1946 in Carrington, ND to Edwin and Gladys Munson. He passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer.

Eric dedicated his life to the practice of veterinary medicine. After graduating from veterinary college, he served in the US Army Veterinary Corps, and was stationed in Japan for...

REGINALD A. ALMKLOV

REGINALD A. ALMKLOV

Feb 26, 2025

REGINALD A. ALMKLOV

Reginald Allen Almklov “Reggie” age 72, Hannaford, ND passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family and beloved Yorkie, Chasper and cat Charlotte. Reggie was born September 26, 1952 to Lou and Nickey Almklov in Cooperstown, ND. He grew up and attended school in Hannaford and Jamestown, ND. He enlisted into the...

LEROY A. JACOBSEN

LEROY A. JACOBSEN

Feb 20, 2025

Leroy Jacobsen

March 8, 1942-February 20, 2025

 Leroy Allen Jacobsen, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on February 20th, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and dedication to family and community.

Leroy was born on March 8, 1942 in Luverne ND to Edna (Ihry) and Viggo Jacobsen. He was born into a hardworking farm family and grew...

JANICE NILSEN

JANICE NILSEN

Feb 5, 2025

Janice Marie Nilsen of Hannaford, ND passed away on February 5, 2025.

 Janice was born on May 31, 1940 in Valley City, ND to Leth and Edna (Nelson) Anderson. She was raised on her family's farm near Eastedge, ND. Janice was a graduate of Nome High School and carried the pride of her school throughout her life by being an active...

DOROTHY E. HANSON

DOROTHY E. HANSON

Jan 31, 2025

 

Dorothy Eline (Hilstad) Hanson, 82, of Finley, ND, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Touchmark Assisted Living Facility in Bismarck, ND.

 Dorothy was born February 13, 1942, in Sharon, ND, the daughter of Helmer and Lillian (Arneson) Hilstad. Dorothy grew up on a farm west of Finley, and, as a child, she attended country school. Dorothy graduated from Finley...

ROGER LOUIS MOTT

ROGER LOUIS MOTT

Jan 29, 2025

Roger Louis Mott, 87, Hope, ND died Wednesday January 29, 2025 at his home in Hope, ND.

Arrangements pending