Foster County Independent - The Official Newspaper for Foster County

Charles Gilje Charles J. Gilje, Billings, Montana, died November 25, 2023, at his home in Billings. He was 81 years old. Gilje was born February 2, 1942, in Rugby, North Dakota, to J.A. (Arnie) Gilje... Full story

Gladys Morlock Gladys Morlock, age 100½, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Center, Park River, N.D. Gladys Pearl Reutter was born June 19, 1923, in Wells... Full story

Ray Kelly Ray McLeod Kelly, 98, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Carrington, N.D., passed away October 18, 2023. Ray was born July 11, 1925 in Langdon, N.D. and was the son of Mae and Ray Dermot Kelly.... Full story

Weston Rudel Weston Wilfred Rudel, 100, of Fessenden, N.D., passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at St. Aloisius Nursing Home in Harvey, N.D. Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday,... Full story

Lavon Lawrence Lavon Emma (Stokes) Lawrence, age 83, peacefully departed on November 11, 2023, in Carrington, N.D., surrounded by two of her daughters. Lavon was born May 8, 1940, to Erling and Erma... Full story

Arlo Omoth Arlo "Bummy" Omoth, age 85, of New Rockford, N.D., died Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford. Arlo's visitation was Tuesday, November 14,... Full story

Vernette Neva Vernette Frances Neva, 96, of rural Kensal, N.D., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, peacefully at her home with family by her side. A visitation will be Tues., Nov. 21, 2023, from 6:00... Full story

Alan Reichenberger Alan E. Reichenberger, 84, Manfred, N.D., passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at CHI St. Alexius Hospital, Dickinson, N.D. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday,... Full story

Allen Storkson Allen Orville Storkson, 77, of Jamestown, N.D., was called home by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Allen was born... Full story

Paula Biel Paula Biel, age 74, died November 2, 2023, after her fourth courageous battle with cancer at Sanford on Broadway, Fargo, N.D. Paula's visitation was Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from... Full story

Catherine Morlock Catherine Ann Morlock, 81, Bismarck, N.D., passed away on Oct. 31, 2023, in a Bismarck Care Center. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 2:00 p.m. at Bismarck Funeral... Full story

Laurie J. Bagan Laurie J. Bagan, née Peterson (Laurel), passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends who loved her on September 23, 2023, at her home in Denver, Colo. Laurie was born on... Full story

Rebecca Goter-Kuruc Rebecca "Becca" Goter-Kuruc, of Woodworth, N.D., was taken suddenly and peacefully from her family and friends much too early at the young age of 42 on the evening of October 24,... Full story

Joan Chaney Joan Chaney, 87, of Jamestown, N.D., passed away early Tuesday morning, October 24, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, N.D. Joan was born August 7, 1936, on the family farm west of... Full story

Patricia Lampert Patricia Lampert, 84, of Kensal, N.D., passed away Saturday morning, October 28, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. Patricia Ann was born July 20, 1939, in Jamestown,... Full story

Gary Cunningham Gary Duane Cunningham, age 66, of Grace City, N.D., died Sunday, October 15, 2023, at his home of natural causes. Gary's visitation was Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 1:00-2:00... Full story

Florence Gisvold Florence Gisvold, 92, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, with her family by her side at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, N.D. Florence's visitation was... Full story

Darlene Daugherty Darlene Audrey Daugherty, 86, died peacefully on October 22, 2023, in New Rockford, N.D., surrounded by her four children. Darlene's visitation was Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from... Full story

Mari Ann Peterson Mari Ann (McDonald) Peterson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023, at the age of 98 at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington,... Full story

Gary Morlock Gary W. Morlock, 80, of Bismarck, N.D., passed away on October 10, 2023, at Edgewood Memory Care in Bismarck, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Funeral services were held... Full story

Paulette Leik Paulette Leik, age 74, of Carrington, N.D., passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, N.D. Paulette's funeral service was held Wednesday,... Full story

Robert Backman Robert "Bob" Jon Backman, age 65, of New Rockford, N.D., passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at CHI St Alexius Health, Carrington, N.D., after a courageous seven-year battle with... Full story

Perry Oster Perry M. Oster, age 60, of Langdon, North Dakota, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. A visitation was held on Monday, October 9 from 5:00-6:00 p.m.,... Full story

Lillian Pedersen Lillian Pedersen, 102, of Carrington, N.D., died on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington. Lillian's visitation was Friday, September 29 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.,... Full story

Ardella Ockert Ardella Ockert, 92, formerly of New Rockford and Cathay, N.D., died August 19, 2023, in Reno, Nevada. A private family burial was held at Lakeview Cemetery in Cathay. Ardella was born D... Full story