The Official Newspaper for Foster County
The Official Newspaper for Foster County
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Paul Skadberg Paul Dean Skadberg, age 65, of Carrington, N.D., died unexpectedly on his family farm on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. His visitation was Monday, April 8 from 1:00-5:00 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, and from 6:00-7:00 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Paul's funeral service was held Tuesday, April 9 at 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D., with Pastor Rick Loewen officiating. Teresa Edland was pianist... Full story
Alexander Roth Alexander M. Roth, age 75, of Carrington, N.D., formerly of Great Bend, Kan., died on Sunday, March 31, 2024, with his loving wife by his side at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, N.D. A graveside service will be held at the North James River Lutheran Cemetery, rural Grace City, N.D. Alexander Michael Roth was born on July 29, 1948, in Cadimon, Alberta, Canada, to George and Stella (Pody) Roth. He attended a Catholic school in Edmonton until the eighth grade and then started... Full story
Lane Gilbertson Lane Devin Gilbertson was born October 4, 2006, to Lee and Judy. After a four-year battle with cancer, he passed away April 1, 2024. Lane was loved immensely by his family and particularly doted on by his two sisters, Quin and Sydney. Quin at eight years older was like a little mother hen to him from birth on. Sydney at four years older, would scrap with him at the drop of a hat, but fight for him if she ever thought somebody wasn't treating him right. Lane had the best sense of... Full story
Richard Thurston Richard E. Thurston, 74, of Grand Forks, N.D., died peacefully, surrounded by his wife and two daughters on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Richard was born on March 2, 1950, in Cavalier, N.D., to Ronald and Alice (Werner) Thurston. He grew up in Cavalier and graduated from Cavalier High School with the Class of 1968. He married Lori Swanson on November 1, 1986. Richard was a member of Tongue River Masonic Lodge #22, Kem Shrine Temple, Langdon Scottish... Full story
Irvin Loe Irvin B. Loe, age 87, formerly of McHenry, N.D., passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Bethany Retirement Home in Fargo, N.D. Irvin's visitation was Thursday, April 4, 2024, from Noon - 1:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, with Pastor Mindy Meier officiating. Recorded music was "Amazing Grace" by Andy Wood. His burial was at the Grace City Cemetery. Pallbearers were all of Irvin's family and close friends. Military... Full story
Helen Christianson Helen Christianson, age 80, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on March 19, 2024, in New Rockford, N.D. Helen's visitation was Friday, March 22 from 1:00-7:00 p.m., with family present from 6:00-7:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. A funeral service was held Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford with Rev. Amy Kippen officiating. Her burial will be at the Prairie... Full story
Hertha Timm Hertha Timm, 83, of Kensal, N.D., currently living in Fargo, N.D., was granted the gift of eternal life when she passed away on Saturday, March 16 in Flandreau, S.D., while visiting her daughter. Hertha Lydia Puhlmann was born on June 16, 1940, at Eureka, S.D., the first child of Walter and Magdalena (Maier) Puhlmann of Ashley, N.D. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church, Ashley. The family moved to a farm near Kulm, N.D., in 1943 where Hertha grew up and was confirmed at Kulm... Full story
Linda Suckut Linda Suckut, age 73, of Carrington, N.D., died on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Sanford Health in Fargo, N.D., surrounded by her loving family. Per Linda's request, a private family funeral service will be held with Pastor Rick Loewen officiating. Special music will be "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace" by Alan Jackson. Her burial will be at the Carrington Cemetery. Pallbearers will be all of Linda's beloved family. Linda Keithel Schulz was born on August 19, 1950, in... Full story
Byron Hoeckle Byron Hoeckle, 71, of Binford, N.D., passed away peacefully March 3, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 20, 1952, in Jamestown, N.D., to Bruce and Peggy Hoeckle. His childhood years were spent on a farm near Pingree, N.D. After high school, he attended Valley City State University where he met the love of his life, Glenda. They were married shortly after their college graduation on August 4, 1974, and moved to Binford, N.D., where they raised their family of... Full story
Arthur Freeman Arthur "Art" Freeman, Jr., age 93, of Carrington, N.D., passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, surrounded by his loving family. Art's visitation was Thursday, March 7 from 1:00-7:00 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 6:45 p.m., followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. His Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, March 8 at 10:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, N.D., with Fr. Dodge... Full story
Gary Johnson Gary Lee Johnson passed away on February 16, 2024, after a long struggle with myositis. Gary was born March 22, 1944, in Woodworth, N.D., the eighth of nine children born to Arthur Johnson and Alvina Zerb Johnson. Gary attended school in a country schoolhouse in the New Home area for eight years. He graduated from Sykeston High School in 1962. He went to college in Minneapolis and worked there for two years. He joined the US Navy (1964 - 1966) and was stationed in San Diego, Calif.... Full story
Lois A. Erickson Lois Erickson, age 90, New Rockford, N.D., died Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Essentia Health, Fargo, N.D. A visitation will be on Thursday, May 2 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. Funeral service will be held Friday, May 3 at 1:00 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, N.D.... Full story
Robert Aljets Robert "Bob" Aljets, 83, of Harvey, N.D., passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the St. Aloisius Nursing Home of Harvey. Funeral services were held at Faith Lutheran Church of Harvey on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Visitation was on Friday, February 23, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Hertz Funeral Home of Harvey with prayer services following at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. The burial was in the Sunnyside Cemetery of Harvey. Bob was born on... Full story
Patricia Dell Patricia "Pat" Marie Dell, 65, of Moorhead, Minn., passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. Pat was born April 4, 1958, in Carrington, N.D., to Oscar and Leatrice (Haugstad) Dell. She graduated from Carrington High School in 1976 and obtained a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Mayville State College. Working as a nanny ignited her lifelong love for children and teaching. She enjoyed working for Concordia Language Villages, MPR, and Sanford providing office assistance... Full story
Virginia Muscha Virginia Helen Muscha, age 86, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, at Wildflower Lodge Memory Care in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Virginia was born in Harvey, North Dakota, on May 18, 1937, to Joseph and Margaret (Holzer) Muscha. Virginia was the eighth of 13 children, and she grew up on a farm in rural Harvey. She attended Wells County Schools through the eighth grade, after which time she stayed home and worked on the family farm and as a waitress in Harvey. Virginia... Full story
Corey Neys Corey Louis Neys, 47, passed away unexpectantly on February 9, 2024, at his home in Buchanan, N.D. Corey was born September 29, 1976, at Jamestown Hospital to Gary and Donna Neys. Corey graduated from Pingree-Buchanan High School in 1995 and then attended NDSCS in Wahpeton, N.D. Corey married Holly (Burchill) Neys in July 16, 2011. Together they had three children, Hayden, Nolan, and Karlie. He also welcomed a stepson, Carter, and loved him as one of his own. Through the years, he... Full story
Percy Beckley Percy L. Beckley, age 94, Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, N.D., formerly of Bordulac, N.D., joined his wife, Lois, at her heavenly home on February 6, 2024. A visitation was Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 6:00-7:00 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 6:45 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Percy's Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, February 9, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, N.D., with Fr. Dodge... Full story
Patricia Stock Patricia "Pattie" Stock, age 79, of Carrington, N.D., passed away in her sleep Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, ND. Visitation was Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 6:00-7:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Pattie's funeral service was held Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, N.D., with Pastor Rick Loewen officiating. Music was by Teresa Edland.... Full story
Elma Smith Elma Irene Smith passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 25, 2024, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, N.D., at age 90. Elma was under Hospice care. Elma's visitation was Monday from 2:00-4:00 p.m., with family present at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford and Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m., all at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, N.D., with Pastor Amy Kippen officiating. Kerstin A... Full story
Kent Anderson Kent L. Anderson, 89, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at his home in Cooperstown, N.D. Kent was born June 22, 1934 in Sutton, N.D., on the family farm to Arnold and Evelyn Anderson. He was baptized and confirmed at Mable Lutheran Church in Sutton. In 1980, Kent and Barb became members of Glenfield Lutheran Church, now Prairie Faith. He graduated from Sutton High School in 1952 and attended UND from 1952-1953. Shortly after his time at UND, Kent enlisted in the US army and was... Full story
Harold Petsinger Harold D. Petsinger, age 95, died January 14, 2024, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, N.D., with his family by his side. His visitation was Friday, January 19, 2024, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., followed by a Rosary Service at 5:30 p.m., and Vigil Service immediately following the Rosary Service, all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, N.D. Harold's Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, N.D., with Fa... Full story
Jordan Becker Jordan "George" Lee Becker, 32 years old, of Sykeston, North Dakota, passed away on January 14, 2024, in his childhood home, surrounded by his family and friends he held near and dear. His visitation was Sunday, January 21, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Jordan's funeral service was held Monday, January 22, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Bethel Assembly of God, Carrington, N.D., with Pastor Kevin Gustafson off... Full story
Julianne Bonner Julianne Marie (Loorence) Bonner, age 80, died on December 29, 2023, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, N.D. A Celebration of Life service is planned for the summer of 2024. She will be buried next to her parents at the Sawyer Cemetery in Sawyer, N.D. Julianne was born June 1, 1943 in Tacoma, Wash., to Karmet and Clara (Grothe) Loorence. When she was three years old, they moved to Sawyer, N.D., where she was raised. A bright student, she graduated as the valedictorian of her... Full story
Phyllis Hook It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Phyllis June Hook, 88 years old, who departed on December 23, 2023, to be with her Lord Jesus. She passed away peacefully in Surprise, Arizona, with her family by her side. She will be sorely missed until we meet again. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Laurie, Teresa and her son, Mike and her siblings, Marlys, Allen, Beverly and Gary. She was a beloved grandmother to nine grandchildren and eight... Full story
Larry Rockvoy Larry Roy Rockvoy, 71 of Devils Lake, N.D., died on Friday, December 29, 2023, at his home in the loving care of family and friends. Funeral services for Larry were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Devils Lake on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., with Reverend JoHanna Buchholz officiating. Military Honors were accorded by the Neathery-Simensen Post #756, Devils Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars and the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Team-Navy. Burial will be in the... Full story
