Obituaries
TINA CARLSON
Jun 28, 2024
TINA CARLSON
Tina Jean Carlson, age 50 of Finley, ND, died Friday, June 28th at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo.
Tina was born June 20, 1974 in Mayville, ND to Dana and Carol (Mikkelson) Carlson. She was raised on the family farm west of Finley and graduated from Finley-Sharon Public School in 1992. Tina graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor’s...
KIMBERLY REITEN
Jun 27, 2024
KIMBERLY LEE REITEN
Kimberly Lee Reiten was born September 26, 1961 in Cartwright Manitoba, Canada. Kimberly had dual citizenship until her 18th birthday. Kimberly was the daughter of Richard and Adeline (Adrian) Reiten.
Kimberly grew up in Cooperstown, ND. After graduating from High School, she worked at NDSU. She had a variety of jobs in her life including a job she loved...
GERALD O. GRAVING
Jun 23, 2024
Gerald Graving, 75, Cooperstown, ND died Sunday, June 23, 2024 in the Griggs County Care Center, Cooperstown, ND.
Arrangements pending.
DONALD J. HUSO
Jun 22, 2024
Donald Jerry Huso, 78, passed away peacefully in his home in Finley, ND, on June 22, 2024.
Born on November 25, 1945, in St. Vincent, MN, to Alvin “Phil” Huso and Dorothy (Finney) Huso, Don lived a life dedicated to community and public service. He attended school in Sherbrooke and Finley, graduating from Finley Public High School in 1964. On September...
MICHAEL R. ZENTZ
Jun 21, 2024
Michael Ray Zentz, resident of Binford, ND passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at the Fargo Essentia Hospital surrounded by family.
Michael (Mike) was born to Oliver and Violet (Johnson) Zentz on September 14, 1951. He was the only boy among five sisters and grew up on the family farm outside of Binford, ND.
He attended a one room schoolhouse (Willow #4)...
ROBERTA D. HELLAND
Jun 7, 2024
Roberta Helland, 71, Binford, ND, died Friday, June 7, 2024 in the North Dakota State Hospital, Jamestown, ND. Memorial Service will be Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Quam-Plaisted-Cushman Funeral Home, Cooperstown, ND, burial will follow in the Bethany Cemetery, rural Binford, ND.
JOHN (JACK) M. GERMUNDSON
May 29, 2024
JOHN (JACK) GERMUNDSON
John “Jack” Morris Germundson was born to Obert and Alma (Scharske) Germundson on August 26, 1934, in Hope, N.D. He passed away on May 29, 2024 in the Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND.
He attended first grade in Colgate, N.D., before the family moved near Hope where he attended school. In his teen years, Jack worked for Doc...
THOMAS N. GAWRONSKI
May 27, 2024
Thomas N. Gawronski
Thomas Nicholas Gawronski was born February 16, 1951, at St. Vincents Hospital on Staten Island, New York to Stanley and Olga Gawronski. He was the firstborn of a pair of twin boys. He grew up on Staten Island and attended St Ann’s Parochial School, and graduated from New Dorp High School in 1969. He enlisted in the United...
JANE ANN IHRY
May 22, 2024
JANE ANN IHRY
Jane Ann (Platt) Ihry, 88, of Hope, ND died peacefully Wednesday, May 22nd at Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND where she had been a resident since May of 2021.
Born January 8th, 1936 in Ada, MN to Frank and Esther Platt.
Jane married Dave Ihry on September 1st, 1959 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Ada, MN.
Dave and Jane...
PAUL D NORGAARD
May 18, 2024
PAUL D. NORGAARDPaul D. Norgaard, 88, Finley, ND died Saturday, May 18, in the Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND. A joint service for Paul and Dorothy will be held later this summer.
RAHLF W. BEAR
Apr 30, 2024
RAHLF W. BEAR
Rahlf William Bear, 75, Kensal, ND, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Sanford West Campus.
Rahlf, beloved son of Robert and Kathleen Bear, was born March 25, 1949 at his grandparents' rural farm home near Binford, ND. He was delivered by the pastor's wife after the family had attended church, not knowing Rahlf was arriving that day!
Rahlf graduated...
TONY HEINZE
Apr 25, 2024
It all started on July 21, 1945, a little boy was born to Edward and Elsie (Jensen) Heinze.
The first six years we lived in a real small one bedroom house with no running water, electricity or indoor toilets. My folks milked cows and raised a few hogs. We had a half section of land and raised some wheat,...
ELMER ESLINGER
Apr 16, 2024
ELMER ESLINGER
Elmer Eslinger, 85, Cooperstown, ND died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in the Dakota Regional Medical Center, Cooperstown, ND.
Elmer Eslinger was born November 29, 1938 at Garrison, ND to Lydia and David Eslinger. Elmer attended the Dover School and later served in the US Army from December 1962 to December 1964 where he received his honorable discharge.
Elmer moved buildings with...
HEATHER JACOBSEN
Apr 15, 2024
HEATHER JACOBSEN
Heather Jo Jacobsen (52) of Hope, ND died April 15th, 2024, in her home. Heather Jo Jess was born on October 4th, 1971, to Randy and Cindy Jess in Valley City, ND.
Heather grew up by Pillsbury, ND and attended Hope Public School. Heather graduated from Hope High School in 1990.
After graduation Heather attended and graduated from NDSU. In 1993 Heather married Kelly Mortensen. They made their home in Fargo and then on May...
JAMES HELMER
Apr 10, 2024
James Helmer 86, Cooperstown, ND died April 10, 2024 in the Dakota Regional Medical Center, Cooperstown, ND.Arrangements pending
MILDRED RISLOV
Apr 4, 2024
MILDRED RISLOV
Mildred Rislov passed away peacefully at the age of 96 years, 7 months, and 9 days at her home in the Warroad Senior Living Center of Warroad, Minnesota on April 4, 2024.
Mildred Arlene Schwinger was born August 26, 1927 to Leland and Anna Marie (Holten) Schwinger in Watertown, SD.
Mildred attended a country grade school and later graduated from Florence...
DELORES E. LINDER
Apr 3, 2024
DELORES E. LINDER
Delores Elaine Linder, 91 years old, passed away on April 3, 2024 at SMP-St. Raphael in Valley City, ND.
Delores was born April 6, 1932 to Christ and Thelma (Olson) Grinager. She spent the first years in Enderlin then moved to a farm east of Walum when she was about 3 years old. She graduated from Hannaford High School...
LANE GILBERTSON
Apr 1, 2024
LANE GILBERTSON
Lane Devin Gilbertson was born October 4, 2006 to Lee and Judy. After a 4-year battle with cancer he passed away April 1, 2024.
Lane was loved immensely by his family and particularly doted on by his 2 sisters, Quin and Sydney. Quin at 8 years older was like a little mother hen to him from birth on and Sydney...
CAROLE R. HELMER
Mar 29, 2024
CAROLE R. HELMER
Carole R. Helmer, 82, Hannaford, ND died Friday, March 29, 2024 in the Griggs County Care Center, Cooperstown, ND.
Arrangements pending
K.C. HANSON
Mar 25, 2024
K.C. (BUD) HANSON
K. C. Hanson (Bud) 92 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday March 25th 2024, at the Dakota Regional Medical Center, Cooperstown N.D.
K was born October 8th, 1931 at his Grandma Quick's home in Dazey, N.D. He attended school in Dazey until 1944 when his family moved to a farm south of Cooperstown where he...