Obituaries

DONALD J. HUSO

DONALD J. HUSO

Jun 22, 2024

Donald Jerry Huso, 78, passed away peacefully in his home in Finley, ND, on June 22, 2024.

Born on November 25, 1945, in St. Vincent, MN, to Alvin “Phil” Huso and Dorothy (Finney) Huso, Don lived a life dedicated to community and public service. He attended school in Sherbrooke and Finley, graduating from Finley Public High School in 1964. On September...

MICHAEL R. ZENTZ

MICHAEL R. ZENTZ

Jun 21, 2024

Michael Ray Zentz, resident of Binford, ND passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at the Fargo Essentia Hospital surrounded by family.

Michael (Mike) was born to Oliver and Violet (Johnson) Zentz on September 14, 1951. He was the only boy among five sisters and grew up on the family farm outside of Binford, ND.

He attended a one room schoolhouse (Willow #4)...

ROBERTA D. HELLAND

ROBERTA D. HELLAND

Jun 7, 2024

Roberta Helland, 71, Binford, ND, died Friday, June 7, 2024 in the North Dakota State Hospital, Jamestown, ND.  Memorial Service will be Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Quam-Plaisted-Cushman Funeral Home, Cooperstown, ND, burial will follow in the Bethany Cemetery, rural Binford, ND.

JOHN (JACK) M. GERMUNDSON

JOHN (JACK) M. GERMUNDSON

May 29, 2024

JOHN (JACK) GERMUNDSON

John “Jack” Morris Germundson was born to Obert and Alma (Scharske) Germundson on August 26, 1934, in Hope, N.D. He passed away on May 29, 2024 in the Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND.

He attended first grade in Colgate, N.D., before the family moved near Hope where he attended school. In his teen years, Jack worked for Doc...

THOMAS N. GAWRONSKI

THOMAS N. GAWRONSKI

May 27, 2024

Thomas N. Gawronski 

 

Thomas Nicholas Gawronski was born February 16, 1951, at St. Vincents Hospital on Staten Island, New York to Stanley and Olga Gawronski. He was the firstborn of a pair of twin boys. He grew up on Staten Island and attended St Ann’s Parochial School, and graduated from New Dorp High School in 1969. He enlisted in the United...

JANE ANN IHRY

JANE ANN IHRY

May 22, 2024

JANE ANN IHRY

Jane Ann (Platt) Ihry, 88, of Hope, ND died peacefully Wednesday, May 22nd at Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND where she had been a resident since May of 2021.

Born January 8th, 1936 in Ada, MN to Frank and Esther Platt.

Jane married Dave Ihry on September 1st, 1959 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Ada, MN.

Dave and Jane...

PAUL D NORGAARD

PAUL D NORGAARD

May 18, 2024

PAUL D. NORGAARDPaul D. Norgaard, 88, Finley, ND died Saturday, May 18, in the Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND. A joint service for Paul and Dorothy will be held later this summer.

RAHLF W. BEAR

RAHLF W. BEAR

Apr 30, 2024

RAHLF W. BEAR

Rahlf William Bear, 75, Kensal, ND, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Sanford West Campus.   

 

Rahlf, beloved son of Robert and Kathleen Bear, was born March 25, 1949 at his grandparents' rural farm home near Binford, ND. He was delivered by the pastor's wife after the family had attended church, not knowing Rahlf was arriving that day!

 

Rahlf graduated...

TONY HEINZE

TONY HEINZE

Apr 25, 2024

  It all started on July 21, 1945, a little boy was born to Edward and Elsie (Jensen) Heinze.

   The first six years we lived in a real small one bedroom house with no running water, electricity or indoor toilets. My folks milked cows and raised a few hogs. We had a half section of land and raised some wheat,...

ELMER ESLINGER

ELMER ESLINGER

Apr 16, 2024

ELMER ESLINGER

 

Elmer Eslinger, 85, Cooperstown, ND died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in the Dakota Regional Medical Center, Cooperstown, ND.

 

Elmer Eslinger was born November 29, 1938 at Garrison, ND to Lydia and David Eslinger. Elmer attended the Dover School and later served in the US Army from December 1962 to December 1964 where he received his honorable discharge. 

 

Elmer moved buildings with...

HEATHER JACOBSEN

HEATHER JACOBSEN

Apr 15, 2024

HEATHER JACOBSEN

Heather Jo Jacobsen (52) of Hope, ND died April 15th, 2024, in her home. Heather Jo Jess was born on October 4th, 1971, to Randy and Cindy Jess in Valley City, ND. 

Heather grew up by Pillsbury, ND and attended Hope Public School. Heather graduated from Hope High School in 1990. 

After graduation Heather attended and graduated from NDSU. In 1993 Heather married Kelly Mortensen. They made their home in Fargo and then on May...

JAMES HELMER

JAMES HELMER

Apr 10, 2024

James Helmer 86, Cooperstown, ND died April 10, 2024 in the Dakota Regional Medical Center, Cooperstown, ND.Arrangements pending

MILDRED RISLOV

MILDRED RISLOV

Apr 4, 2024

MILDRED RISLOV

Mildred Rislov passed away peacefully at the age of 96 years, 7 months, and 9 days at her home in the Warroad Senior Living Center of Warroad, Minnesota on April 4, 2024.

 

Mildred Arlene Schwinger was born August 26, 1927 to Leland and Anna Marie (Holten) Schwinger in Watertown, SD.

 

Mildred attended a country grade school and later graduated from Florence...

DELORES E. LINDER

DELORES E. LINDER

Apr 3, 2024

DELORES E. LINDER

Delores Elaine Linder, 91 years old, passed away on April 3, 2024 at SMP-St. Raphael in Valley City, ND.

Delores was born April 6, 1932 to Christ and Thelma (Olson) Grinager.  She spent the first years in Enderlin then moved to a farm east of Walum when she was about 3 years old.  She graduated from Hannaford High School...

LANE GILBERTSON

LANE GILBERTSON

Apr 1, 2024

LANE GILBERTSON

Lane Devin Gilbertson was born October 4, 2006 to Lee and Judy. After a 4-year battle with cancer he passed away April 1, 2024. 

Lane was loved immensely by his family and particularly doted on by his 2 sisters, Quin and Sydney. Quin at 8 years older was like a little mother hen to him from birth on and Sydney...

CAROLE R. HELMER

CAROLE R. HELMER

Mar 29, 2024

CAROLE R. HELMER

Carole R. Helmer, 82, Hannaford, ND died Friday, March 29, 2024 in the Griggs County Care Center, Cooperstown, ND.

Arrangements pending

K.C. HANSON

K.C. HANSON

Mar 25, 2024

K.C. (BUD) HANSON

K. C. Hanson (Bud) 92 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday March 25th 2024, at the Dakota Regional Medical Center, Cooperstown N.D.

 

K was born October 8th, 1931 at his Grandma Quick's home in Dazey, N.D. He attended school in Dazey until 1944 when his family moved to a farm south of Cooperstown where he...

CHARLES V. DEHOFF

CHARLES V. DEHOFF

Mar 22, 2024

CHARLES “CHUCK” VIRGIL DEHOFF

 

Charles “Chuck” Virgil DeHoff was born in Carlton, Kansas on March 7, 1934, the last of 4 children.  His parents were Roy Harrison DeHoff and Margaret Elizabeth Sparks.  Margaret was told she had a ‘tumor’; she was six months pregnant before they knew she was having a baby, (Charles) and not a tumor.  Chuck graduated from Hope...

DUWAYNE (DEWEY) OVERBY

DUWAYNE (DEWEY) OVERBY

Mar 21, 2024

DuWayne “Dewey” Lincoln Overby, a beloved spouse, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 21, 2024, in Binford, ND. Born on February 12, 1964, in McVille, ND, Dewey was the son of Hans and Doris Overby.

Dewey will always be remembered for his infectious laughter and his willingness to help others. He touched the lives of many with his kind...

MIKE V. SEVERSON

MIKE V. SEVERSON

Mar 20, 2024

MIKE SEVERSON

Michael Vivien Severson, 60, died Wednesday March 20th, 2024 at his home in Moorhead surrounded by family after being diagnosed with Prion Disease.  Mike was born on February 3, 1964 to Loran and Kaye Severson in Fargo, ND. Mike grew up in Hope, ND where he attended school and graduated in 1982. He went on to attended Valley City State...

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