Obituaries
FAYE VIGESAA
Jan 22, 2026
Faye Vigesaa 86, Cooperstown ND – died Thursday January 22, 2026 at Dakota Regional Medical Center Cooperstown, ND. Faye will be remembered for her love, dedication to family, and the many lives she touched throughout her years.
Faye Rachel Vigesaa was born January 10, 1940 to Julius and Sylvia (Pederson) Fliflet. She grew up on a farm west of Walum, ND...
SHEILA LURA
Jan 18, 2026
SHEILA LURA BOURD
Sheila Lura passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at her home she shared with Becky and their pups.
Sheila was born October 21, 1962 in Fargo, ND to Robert and Mildred (Hagle) Lura. She grew up in Cooperstown, ND and attended public school graduating in 1980. She went on to get her Associate Degree in music in Valley...
GREG HARVEY
Jan 10, 2026
GREG HARVEY
Gregory Irwin Harvey passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2026 in his home, leaving a legacy of strong faith, sense of humor and deep devotion to family that will live on forever in the hearts of so many who loved him.
Greg was born on August 18, 1953, in Cooperstown to Sidney and Beatrice Harvey. He graduated from Finley High...
CLARENCE E SANDVIK
Jan 9, 2026
CLARENCE E. SANDVIK
Clarence E. Sandvik was born in Cooperstown, ND on June 14, 1929. to Nels and Sarah Sandvik. He passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, to be with his Lord and Savior. He was surrounded by his loving family at the Dakota Regional Medical Center.
He attended school in Cooperstown through 10th grade. He worked in his father’s harness...
KJELLAUG REYERSON
Dec 22, 2025
Kjellaug Reyerson, age 81, passed away on December 22 in Powell, Wyoming after a short illness.
Born April 20, 1944 in Knaben, Norway to Leiv Gjovik and Anna Knaben, Kjellaug would be the last of her immediate family born in the old country. Following World War II, the family would move to Pekin, North Dakota to farm. Kjellaug was just three...
DELORES A. OLAFSON
Dec 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Delores Olafson
A Life Well Lived
Delores Ann Olafson beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter and friend, went to her Heavenly home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2025. Delores passed peacefully surrounded by family at HIA Hospice Heather’s House in Fargo, ND. She was 87 years old.
Born June 18, 1938, in Marion, ND to Henry...
MARK JACOBSON
Dec 20, 2025
MARK JACOBSON
Mark T. Jacobson was born on October 12, 1947 in Northwood ND to Tom and Dorothy Jacobson of Finley, ND. He was raised on the family farm east of Finley, ND and went to school in Finley, graduating with the class of 1965.
He married his high school sweetheart, Diane Lundstrom, August 26th, 1967. He was drafted into the Army...
DEBORAH FRITEL
Dec 20, 2025
DEB FRITEL
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah Murrey Fritel, age 77, of Cooperstown, ND. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, who left us peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 20, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center. Born on May 9, 1948, in Wilton, ND, to Frank...
LINDA LOGE
Dec 20, 2025
LINDA LOGE
Linda Lee Loge was born on September 9, 1942, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Allen and Leonora Wilton.
When Linda was just two months old, her family moved from North Dakota to Seattle, Washington. Her father, Allen, worked wherever work was available. For a time, the family lived on her maternal grandparents’ apple orchard before eventually settling in Auburn, Washington,...
NEAL EDWIN JOHNSON
Dec 3, 2025
NEAL E. JOHNSON
Neal Edwin Johnson was born July 20th 1952 in Cooperstown, ND to Edwin and Agnes (Knutson) Johnson.
Neal was raised on a farm east of Cooperstown. He attended Cooperstown High School and graduated in 1970. He enlisted in the National Guard and served from 1970-1976.
On August 5th 1978 he married the love of his life Julie Eslinger. They made...
DENNIS MYERS
Dec 2, 2025
DENNIS MYERS
Dennis Myers, 70, Valley City, ND passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 2, 2025 in Mercy Hospital, Valley City, ND.
Dennis was born to Marvin and Lillian (Gustafson) Myers on May 29, 1955, in Cooperstown, ND. He would graduate from Cooperstown High School in 1973. After high school he would continue his educational pursues and enroll at NDSCS were he would...
LORAN L. SEVERSON
Nov 30, 2025
Loran Leonard Severson
October 28, 1931-November 30, 2025
Loran Leonard Severson, 94, of Hope, ND passed away on November 30, 2025, surrounded by family. Loran was born on October 28, 1931, in Becker County, Minnesota
He attended a small country school, later continuing his education in Detroit Lakes and Hope. At the age of sixteen, Loran began working for a local farmer, marking...
ANDREW M. NELSON
Nov 19, 2025
ANDREW MARK NELSON
March 21, 1978 ~ November 19, 2025
Andrew was born to Mark and Pamela (Boadwine) March 21, 1978 in Valley City, ND at Mercy Hospital.
He spent his first years in Courtney, ND, moving with his family to Finley, ND in 1980, where he attended school and graduating from Finley-Sharon High school in 1996. Andrew continued his education at North...
LISA A PUHR
Nov 11, 2025
LISA PUHR
Lisa Ann Puhr, 64, lost her hard fought battle with cancer, Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family under hospice care.
Lisa was born June 25, 1961 in Kensal, ND to Edward and Cecelia ( Zimprich) Schaack. She grew up on the family homestead, graduating in 1979 from Binford High School.
Lisa was well known for selling...
BLANCHE MOORE
Oct 23, 2025
Blanche Marie Moore
Blanche Marie (Vasfaret) Moore passed away on October 23, 2025 at the HIA, Heather’s House in Fargo. Blanche was born to Martin and Bernice (Larson) Vasfaret on July 20, 1938 in Cooperstown, ND. She was the youngest of 6 children.
Blanche spent her younger years in Cooperstown, ND. Graduating from Cooperstown HS in 1957. Blanche became the pen pal...
DONNA BUSCH
Oct 10, 2025
Donna Dahm Busch born Dec. 22,1942 age 82 died peacefully at her home in Sutton Oct. 10, 2025. Donna was preceded in death by her husband Rudy, son James, siblings, Gerry and Wilma. Donna is survived by her children Karen (Jeff) Nelson, Bill (Linda Schelske) Busch, grandsons Dominic (Kelly) Nelson, Anthony (Raven Huffman) Nelson and 6 great grandkids, and her...
REYNOLD RICKFORD
Oct 6, 2025
REYNOLD RICKFORD
Reynold Rickford, 91, of Jessie ND, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at the Aneta Parkview Health Center.
Reynold Kenneth was born in their home near Walum ND on June 22, 1934. He attended school through the 3rd grade when he started working on the family farm which he did his entire life, worked on the farm. Reynold also...
JOHN SWENSON
Oct 1, 2025
“Blue” John D. Swenson
John David Swenson, known by all as “Blue,” of Cooperstown, ND passed away on October 1st, 2025, at home with family by his side.
John was born on September 21, 1955 to Henry and Marie (Berg) Swenson in Crosby, ND. John spent his first eight years growing up in Columbus, ND and then moved to Minot, ND, where...
DONALD (Duck) DAHL
Sep 29, 2025
DONALD L. DAHL
Donald Lee Dahl, 81 of Cooperstown, ND passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 29, 2025 under Hospice Care.
Donald was born in Sharon, ND on June 22, 1944 to Selmer and Gladys Dahl. He and his twin brother Dennis were baptized on August 24, 1944 at the Romness Methodist Church in Griggs County, ND. Donald,...
NORMA J ASHLAND
Sep 28, 2025
NORMA ASHLAND
Norma Jean Ashland passed away on September 28, 2025, at the Griggs County Care Center at the age of 99. Norma was born March 29, 1926, in rural Steele County to Hoger and Alice (Knutson) Veile.
Norma grew up in rural Steele County. She was one of three children. Norma attended rural grade school. She worked for room and board...
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