Obituaries
Robert A Bjerke
Dec 29, 2025
Robert Alvon Bjerke, 83 of Portland, N.D., passed away on December 29, 2025 at home.
Robert was born to Melvin and Magda (Otteson) Bjerke on December 18, 1942 at 2 lbs and 12 ounces as the youngest of eight and proved he was tough from the start. He grew up and attended classes at Edendale 1 (walking up hill both ways...
Faye Hunt
Dec 24, 2025
Faye Hunt (Stephens) passed away peacefully at her home in Reynolds North Dakota, December 24, 2025. Faye was born on February 26, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Ted E. Stephens and Alta LaVee (Kenner) Stephens.
Faye met David Lawrence Hunt in Denver Colorado where she was living and working, and he was temporarily assigned there for schooling...
Leon Sand
Dec 18, 2025
Leon Sand, 80, of Clifford, ND, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his home, under Hospice care.
Leon Carter Sand was born March 7, 1945 to Peder and Olive (Foss) Sand. He was the youngest of 7 children. He grew up and attended school in Clifford and Galesburg.
After graduating High School he joined the US Navy reserve for two...
Mary V. Baldock
Dec 7, 2025
Mary Victoria Baldock, 89, of Mayville, ND, passed away on December 7, 2025, at Luther Memorial Home in Mayville.
Mary was born to Victor and Helen (Rothecker) Johnson on July 29, 1936. She grew up and attended school in Mayville, and graduated from Mayville High School.
Mary married Lowell Baldock on November 16, 1956 at Mayville Lutheran Church. They farmed and raised...
Gwendolyn Marie Nelson
Nov 26, 2025
Gwenie Marie Thiel Nelson was born on June 21, 1958, to her parents, Arnold and Rose Thiel. She was the oldest of three siblings. She was raised in Sidney, MT where she attended school and graduated in 1976. In her younger years, Gwenie enjoyed training and showing Arabian horses, earning many awards and trophies.
Gwenie married Wesley Rohner in Sidney on...
Karen M. Otteson
Nov 22, 2025
Karen Mable Otteson, age 80, of Portland, ND passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 under the tender care of Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her family.
Karen was born June 21, 1945 in Mayville, ND to parents Helen and McLain Paulson. Karen was baptized and confirmed at Gran Lutheran Church. Karen was raised on the family...
Rollin Eberhardt
Nov 9, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of Rollin LeRoy Eberhardt, age 66, on November 9th, 2025. Rollin passed away from injuries suffered in an auto accident near Hillsboro, ND.
Born on September 6, 1959, in McVille, ND to Ernest and Verlan Eberhardt, Rollin grew up with a passion for the land and a deep...
Rick Donavan Schmitz
Oct 30, 2025
Rick passed away Thursday October 30, 2025 at his home in Fargo, ND.
Born in Grand Forks, ND on September 28, 1965 to Charles and Janis (Wennerstrom) Schmitz. Rick was raised on a farm east of Hope, ND along with his parents and four siblings helping with farm chores. He spent his time riding motorcycles on the farm and working on...
Roger Eugene Smith
Oct 22, 2025
Born two weeks prematurely in his grandparent’s home outside of Fryburg, ND, Roger started his life’s journey. At three years of age his family moved to a farm in rural Portland, ND where Roger attended his first 8 years of school at Roosevelt #3 school outside of Portland. Roger went on to graduate High School from Mayville High School. He...
Delores A Pittenger
Oct 16, 2025
Delores Pittenger, 90, passed away October 16, 2025, at Essentia Health of Fargo, after a very brief illness.
Delores Anderson was born in Willow, Township, Griggs County, ND. To Gerhard & Clara (Evenson) Anderson. She grew up and attended school in the Griggs County area. She met and married Robert D. Pittenger on December 23, 1951, while he was home on...
Dennis J Rindy
Oct 9, 2025
On October 9th, 2025, Our Heavenly Father called Dennis home after a long journey with early-onset dementia.
Dennis John Rindy was born on February 9, 1955, to Bennett and Marie (Holmes) Rindy in Mayville, ND. He grew up on the Rindy farmstead in rural Portland, ND. He learned a strong work ethic from his dad while growing up on the farm....
Albert Junior Nelson
Sep 27, 2025
Albert Junior Nelson, 97, of Hatton, ND, went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2025. Albert was born on April 23, 1928, on his family homestead in Steele County to Albert and Martha Nelson.
A faithful servant of God, Albert lived a life rooted in faith, love, and hard work. On June 18, 1955, he married Shirley Grace...
Olav "Ole" Aarsvold
Aug 25, 2025
Educator. Farmer. Politician. Advocate. Sweater icon. Husband. Dad. Cousin. Uncle. Grandpa. Great grandpa.
Kind. Patient. Generous. Loyal. Compassionate. Wise. Caring. Intellectual. Honest. Empathetic.
These are just a few of the words that capture the many hats worn by Olav “Ole” Lyle Aarsvold, 84, of Blanchard, North Dakota, who passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 surrounded by family.
Ole was born on November...
Jay Harvey Burley
Aug 13, 2025
Jay Harvey Burley, 65, Mayville, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Altru Hospital surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.
Jay was born July 6, 1960 in Mayville, ND. He grew up on a farm outside of Blanchard, ND and graduated from Mayville-Portland High School in 1978. He married Sonia Nelson on March 28, 1987. Together, they had a...
Judith "Judy" Verwest
Jul 17, 2025
Judith (Judy) Marie Verwest, age 85 Mayville, ND (formerly Finley, ND) passed away on July 17,2025.
Judy was born March 31, 1940 in Mayville, ND to Knut and Alma (Swenby) Soholt. She grew up on the family farm southeast of Mayville, and attended school at Mayville Township School #1 through 8th grade; she continued her education at Mayville Public School graduating...
Hilman Allan Knudsvig
Jul 12, 2025
Hilman Allan Knudsvig, 92, of Buxton, ND passed away peacefully on July 12th, 2025 after a brief stay at Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND.
Hilman was born on the family farm in rural Buxton, ND on June 29th, 1933 to Christopher and Emma (Kveen) Knudsvig. He was the middle of 5 boys and grew up helping his parents and brothers...
Jesse Archambeau
Jul 10, 2025
Jesse Miles Archambeau, 35, of Mayville, North Dakota, passed away at his home peacefully on July 10, 2025, after facing long-term medical challenges.
Jesse was born on June 28, 1990, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Angie Granheim and Steve Archambeau. He spent his early days in Bismarck, North Dakota, later moving to Mayville, North Dakota.
Jesse was lucky enough to be a...
Gordon Ray Smith
Jul 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon Ray Smith, 73 born January 6, 1952, in Brinkley Arkansas. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends in Mayville North Dakota on July 8, 2025.
Gordon has a personality led with humor always looking for an opportunity to...
Roma Beck
Jul 4, 2025
Roma Oline Beck, 98, of Mayville, ND passed away peacefully Friday, July 4, 2025.
Roma was born on February 1 1, 1927, to Emil and Gunda (Lanager) Dakken in Mayville, ND. She graduated from Mayville High School where she was a tumbler and active in school events. After graduating high school, she attended Mayville State Teaching College for one year. She...
Dale B. Bjerke
Jul 2, 2025
Dale Bjerke, 70, of Page, ND died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at his home.
Dale Brian Bjerke was born in Lisbon, ND to Simon Omar & Vivian Josephine (Skramstad) Bjerke on April 19, 1955. He was the third of four children growing up on a small dairy farm in rural Enderlin, ND. He went to school in Enderlin, was very...
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