Foster County Independent - The Official Newspaper for Foster County

Darla Hagen Darla Hagen, age 84, of Sheyenne, N.D., died Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Sanford Health, Bismarck, N.D. Darla's visitation was Thursday, Jan. 26 from 1:00-7:00 p.m., with family...

Florence Fruhwirth Florence May Werner Fruhwirth was born on May 18, 1922. She died on January 2, 2023, after living 100 years and 7 months. She was very proud of that because she was older than her...

David Young David Young, age 64, of Sykeston, N.D., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 9, 2023, after his 6 month battle with cancer. Visitation was Friday,...

Linda Kofstad Linda Anderson Kofstad, 84, Hartland, Minn., passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at SMP-Health Ave Maria, Jamestown, N.D. Linda Anderson was born January 29, 1938, to Lester and...

Frank Davis Frank Irwin Davis, 74, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at his home in Bismarck, N.D. Frank was the eighth child of 13, born to Leslie and Lillian (Friezen) Davis and grew up on...

Douglas Silkey Douglas Wayne Silkey, 71, of Burnsville, Minn., passed away after battling cancer and several, major health challenges on January 6, 2023, surrounded by his family. Doug was born on...

Arthur Erfle Arthur Erfle, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Visitation was Thursday, Jan. 12 from 1:00-7:00 p.m., fo...

Cleone Finch Cleone (Klimek) Finch of Carrington, N.D., passed away on January 4, 2023, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington. Cleone's visitation was Tuesday, January 10 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.,...

Donavon Czech Donavon Czech, 78, of Bowdon, N.D., died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the Sanford Hospital in Bismarck. Visitation was on Monday, January 9, 2023, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the...

Wick Larson Wilfred "Wick" Larson, 91, died January 1, 2023, at CHI St. Alexius Hospital, Carrington, N.D. Wick's visitation will be Monday, January 9 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., followed by a...

Marjorie Wright Marjorie "Margie" Wright, age 89, of New Rockford, N.D., died Friday, December 30, 2022, at her home in New Rockford. Marjorie's visitation was Thursday, Jan. 5 from 1:00 – 4:30...

Joseph Dosch Joseph D. Dosch, 78, Hurdsfield, N.D., passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the St. Aloisius Hospital in Harvey. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 20 at 10:00 a.m. at the...

James Bonderud James M. Bonderud, 70, of Beulah, N.D., passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the Knife River Care Center, Beulah. A celebration of Life service will be held at a later date....

Nancy Neumiller Nancy Kay Neumiller, 70, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on December 17, 2022. Nancy's visitation was on Monday, December 26, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral...

Rickie Pretzer Rickie "Rick" Arlen Rafferty Pretzer, age 66, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022, at Carrington Health Center, with family by his side. Rick's visitation was Monday, from 4:00 -...

Donna Halvorson Donna Mae (Gunderson) Halvorson, Fargo, passed away at home with family by her side on November 30, 2022 Donna was born September 5, 1932, and was raised in the Tolna/McVille, N.D., ar...

Viola Gisi Viola Janet Gisi passed away on December 2, 2022, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, to join Johnny in their forever heavenly home. A celebration of her life, well-lived, is being p...

Burton Vrem Burton Vrem, 90, of Valley City, N.D., passed away in the early morning of Nov. 24, 2022, at SMP Health – St. Raphael, Valley City. He was born April 27, 1932 in McVille, N.D.; the only...

Donnly Haugland Donnly Haugland, 51, Jamestown, N.D., died Sunday November 20, 2022, at his home. Donnly was born April 10, 1971, at New Rockford, N.D., the son of Sigurd Arnold and Delores (Hoyt)...

Gene Wilson Gene C. Wilson, 80, of Hurdsfield, N.D., passed away November 21, 2022, at CHI St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck, N.D. Visitation was held Friday at Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey, N.D.,...

Leonard Ray Fike Leonard Ray Fike, 81, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones on November 16, 2022. He is now in his heavenly home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ....

Judy Ann Volk Judy Ann Volk (Longre), 74, of Kenmare/Carrington, N.D., passed away peacefully on the morning of November 18, 2022. Judy was surrounded and comforted by family members and friends at...

Duane Heinitz Duane Fredrick Heinitz of Bullhead City, Arizona, dedicated husband, father, and friend to many, passed away on October 9, 2022, at the age of 80. He was born on August 11, 1942, in...

Phil Schafer Philip Schafer, age 77, died on October 25, 2022, surrounded by family at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, N.D. Phil's visitation was Friday from 1:00-5:00 p.m.,...

Patti Skadberg Patricia "Patti" Ann Skadberg, 82, of Carrington, N.D., passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. Patti's visitation was Sunday, Oct. 30 from...