Obituaries
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...
Lindsey Brustad
Jun 27, 2025
Lindsey Michelle Brustad, 43, passed away in her sleep at her home in Pompano Beach, FL on June 27, 2025. Lindsey was the beloved daughter of Michael and Terri Brustad.
Born on April 21, 1982, in Casper, Wyoming, Lindsey moved with her family first to Rapid City, South Dakota, and eventually to Denver, Colorado, where she spent most of her life....
Shane Wesley Arlien
Jun 26, 2025
Shane Wesley Arlien, 58, passed away June 26, 2025 at his home in Penn ND, under Hospice care with his Mother and best friends Paul and Kent at his side.
Shane was born on February 24, 1967 in Grand Forks ND to Steve and Glenna Arlien, McVille ND. He moved with his parents to Aneta ND October 1967. He attended grade...
Richard Dalzell
Jun 25, 2025
Richard (Dick) Duane Dalzell was born on August 9, 1936 to Earl C. and Borghild (Berg) Dalzell in Walhalla, ND. Dick graduated from Walhalla High School in 1954. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Germany from 1957-1959. After his military service, he began working for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail clerk in St. Paul,...
Karen (Johnson) Paulson
Jun 16, 2025
Karen Mae Paulson, 78 years young, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, in West Fargo, North Dakota. Born on July 9, 1946, in Portland, North Dakota, Karen lived a life defined by kindness, compassion, and unwavering love for her family and community.
She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Peter, and a loving mother to her four children:...
Sharee Diane Brend
Jun 9, 2025
Sharee Diane Brend, 66, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away in her home on June 9, 2025 from natural causes.
Sharee was born on February 17, 1959, in Mayville, North Dakota, Sharee was the daughter of Alwood and Gloria Brend. She graduated from Mayville-Portland High School in 1977 and went on to earn a degree in Business Administration and Marketing from...
Donna Maye Olson
Jun 6, 2025
Donna Maye Olson, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born on November 10, 1945, in Langdon, ND, and grew up in the close-knit community of Fairdale, ND, where she developed a lifelong love of faith, family, and music.
After graduating from Jamestown College, Donna began her career...
Michael Jay Eastman
Jun 6, 2025
Michael Jay Eastman, 65, of Las Vegas, NV formerly Mayville, ND died on Friday, June 6, 2025 at his home.
Michael was born June 2, 1960 in Mayville, ND to Kenneth and Margit Eastman. He graduated at May-Port High School in 1978 and later graduated from Mayville State University. He served in the Army National Guard stationed in Mayville. Michael worked...
Lois Wolden Petersen
May 27, 2025
Lois Petersen passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo, ND.
Lois was born on 9/23/28 in Ruthven, IA, to Otto and Mabel Spies. She lived in Emmetsburg, IA until October of 1940 when the family moved to Mayville, ND. She graduated from Mayville High School. Lois married Milton Wolden on 10/24/48 and together they had...
Solveig "Dolly" Flaten
May 7, 2025
Solveig "Dolly" Marie Koppang, 87, of Portland, North Dakota, formally of Hope, ND was born on December 31, 1937 to Christian and Nora Koppang in rural Portland, North Dakota. Solveig graduated in 1956 from Mayville High School and attended Mayville Teachers College for one year.
On July 16, 1957, Solveig was united in marriage to Marlin Flaten at Trinity Lutheran Church...
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