Obituaries
Robert "Bob" Nygord
Jan 15, 2024
Robert “Bob” Dale Nygord, 92, formerly of Finley, ND passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND.
Bob was born on April 8, 1931 to John and Ovidia (Frojen) Nygord in rural Finley, ND. He was raised and educated near Finley. Bob proudly served as a Corporal in the United States Army from...
Darrell R Stormoe
Jan 13, 2024
Darrell Richard Stormoe, 80, of Hatton, ND died Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND.
Darrell was born in Northwood, ND on September 25, 1943 to Kenneth and Inga (nee Enstad) Stormoe. He grew up in Hatton, ND, and graduated from Hatton High School in 1961. After high school, he worked at his...
Arlin "AJ" Ingebretson
Jan 9, 2024
Arlin Jerome “AJ” Ingebretson of Grandview, Missouri passed peacefully on January 9, 2024 at the age of 74. Born April 25, 1949, son of Mildred (Krogstad) and Kenneth Ingebretson.
AJ is survived by daughter, Kathy (Travis) Wallace and son, Jon Ingebretson; grandchildren Mason Richman, Maguire Richman, Gannon Wallace, and Abby Wallace; brothers Roger Ingebretson, Daryl (Karen) Ingebretson, Randy (Jan)...
Kenneth D. Eken
Jan 6, 2024
Kenneth D. Eken, 91, of Mayville, ND died Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND.
Kenneth Duane Eken was born the son of Knut and Clara (Smestad) Eken at rural Hatton, ND on September 4, 1932. He grew up in the Hatton area and after his schooling, he worked various construction jobs...
Marvin Paul Sand
Dec 28, 2023
Marvin Paul Sand, 88, of Mayville, ND passed away December 28, 2023, at Sanford Hospital Mayville, ND with family at his side.
Marvin was born on December 19, 1935, in Buxton, ND to Peter and Olive (Foss) Sand. He was raised on their family farm near Galesburg, ND and graduated from Clifford High School in 1954. He...
Elmer JR Jorgensen
Dec 28, 2023
Elmer “JR” Jorgensen, 80, of Mayville, ND passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at his home.
JR was born on June 28, 1943 in Mayville, ND to Elmer and Luella (Guttormson) Jorgensen. He was raised in Mayville and attended school there. JR began driving truck for Hansen Transport at the age of 15. He served in the...
Marlys Ione Grotte
Dec 25, 2023
Marlys Ione Grotte, Age 91, passed away on December 25, 2023 at Luther Memorial in Mayville, ND. Marlys was a great cook and a hard worker. She was known for her excellent krumkake, rosettes and apple pie. She loved mowing the yard and took pride in her flowers.
Marlys was born on July 17, 1932 in Hillsboro, ND...
Jason C. Perkins
Dec 21, 2023
Surrounded by his loving family, Jason Charles Perkins passed away on December 21, 2023. A military veteran, Jason had been at the Puget Sound VA in Seattle, Washington, for six months, being treated for two types of cancer, with his loving wife Hanah by his side, and his precious boys supporting him from their family home in Mayville,...
Ernest A. Grotte
Dec 18, 2023
Ernest Arden Grotte, Age 94, sadly passed away on 12/18/2023 at Luther Memorial in Mayville, ND. “Ernie” was a wonderful person who was ready to help anyone in need. His storytelling was unmatched. Ernie was a master repairman and loved to tinker in his shop.
Ernie was born February 6, 1929 in Pickert, ND to Swen and Annie....
Marion C. Knudson
Dec 14, 2023
Marion Corrine Knudson, 93, of Mayville, ND passed peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND.
Marion was born on November 7, 1930, to Christian and Martha Hanson. She married Curtis Peterson in 1950. She had five sons with Curtis. Marion married Rollan Knudson and lived with him on the farm east of...
Olaf J. Flaten
Dec 11, 2023
Olaf Junior Flaten, 89, Mayville, ND, passed away Monday, Dec 11, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, with his wife and family at his side.
Olaf was born on Aug 7, 1934 in rural Portland, ND to Olaf J and Inga (Holm) Flaten. He was raised in rural Portland and attended school in Portland, ND. He served in...
Shirley Jean Knudsvig
Dec 8, 2023
Shirley Jean Knudsvig of Ann Arbor, Michigan died on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the age of 86.
She was born on August 5, 1937 in Vista, California to Norman and Lois Webster. She graduated from San Francisco State University in Education and later went on to get her Masters of Arts degree from the University of Michigan in...
Lorraine M. Gotteberg
Dec 1, 2023
Lorraine M. Gotteberg, 98, of Mayville, ND died Friday, December 1, 2023 at Luther Memorial Home, Mayville, ND.
Lorraine was born January 25, 1925 to Knut and Jennie Juvet. She grew up in Mayville with her sister, Ruth,and brother, Raymond. After high school, she spent time at both Mayville State and NDSU. She moved to Seattle in 1945...
Grace K Wolden
Nov 18, 2023
Grace Katherine Wolden (91), passed away peacefully at Sanford Medical Center in Mayville, ND on November 18, 2023.
Grace was born on May 27, 1932 to Clifford and Frances Murray. She married Kermit Wolden on June 4, 1952 in Casselton, ND. She taught in rural schools until the birth of their children. Grace returned to college at...
Sharon M Ramstad
Nov 18, 2023
Sharon Ramstad, 77 of Portland, ND passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18th surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Sharon Marie Ramstad was born November 12, 1946 in Mayville, ND to Edgar and Agnes Karlstad. Sharon grew up in Mayville and graduated from Mayville High School in...
Norma Lorraine Asp
Nov 5, 2023
Norma L. Asp, 88, formerly of Finley, ND, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND.
She was born July 21, 1935, in Pillsbury ND, the youngest of six children born to Henry and Lorena (Griebel) Fox. She attended school in Pillsbury prior to moving with her family to South Dakota...
Alvin T Amundson
Nov 3, 2023
Alvin T. Amundson, Jr. (Johnny or Junior) went peacefully into the loving arms of God November 3, 2023 at Luther Memorial Home under the care of Hospice.
Alvin was born March 28, 1931 to Alvin Sr. and Jorgine Kensrud Amundson. He attended school in rural Portland. Prior to finishing high school his father became ill, he quit...
Gordon E Langlie
Oct 20, 2023
Gordon Langlie, 74, of Mayville, ND died Friday, October 20, 2023 at his home in Mayville, ND.
Gordon was born near Mayville, ND in Traill County, the son of Gilfred and Othilia (Devold) Langlie. He grew up south of Mayville on the family farm, attending rural school and later graduating from Mayville High School. Gordy continued his schooling and...
Darrel Bartholomew
Oct 18, 2023
Darrel Lynn Bartholomew was born December 15, 1938 in Grafton, ND to Daniel and Vivian (Swenson) Bartholomew. After graduating from St. Thomas High School, he attended UND where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Darrel graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Education. Darrel went on to become vocationally certified and completed his Master’s of Science....
Karen L. Martzall
Oct 9, 2023
Karen Martzall, 56, of Hatton ND died Monday, October 9, 2023 near Buxton, ND.
Karen was born in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, and was adopted at the age of 6 months by Thomas and Patricia Martzall. Thomas was a member of the United States Air Force and was stationed in many places retiring in Grand Forks, ND. Karen graduated...


