Obituaries

JULIE A. HOVERSON

JULIE A. HOVERSON

Nov 13, 2023

 

Julie Ann Hoverson

August 17, 1951 – November 13, 2023

Julie Ann Monson was born on August 17, 1951, in Cooperstown, ND, to her parents, Kenneth S. and Wilmina (Sutter) Monson. She attended school in Cooperstown and graduated valedictorian of her class in 1969. She attended the University of North Dakota and earned a bachelor of science degree in...

CHARLES D. STROMSODT

CHARLES D. STROMSODT

Nov 9, 2023

 

 

Charles Duane Stromsodt

 

Charles Duane Stromsodt, 92, of Cooperstown, ND passed away Thursday, November 9th, 2023, surrounded by his family at Griggs County Care Center. Charles was born in rural Sharon, ND on April 29th, 1931, to Siebert and May (Christopherson) Stromsodt. He was raised on the farm in the Sharon area and attended rural school. He...

KERRY GROTTE

KERRY GROTTE

Nov 7, 2023

 

KERRY  GROTTE

Kerry Grotte, of Moorhead, MN, was born April 27th, 1964, In Mayville, North Dakota. [Kerry passed away November 7th, 2023, after a battle with lung cancer.] [Kerry accepted Jesus at the Bible Baptist Church Camp, in Washburn, North Dakota, while a young lad.] Kerry was the youngest son of Marvin & June Grotte, who resided on a...

KATIE RICHARDS

KATIE RICHARDS

Nov 2, 2023

 

KATIE RICHARDS

 

Katie Richards, born on August 28, 1978, in Fargo, North Dakota was the beloved daughter of Randy and Carmen (Satrom) Richards. Her journey through life was a testament to the power of passion, commitment, and an unwavering love for her family, friends, students, and the game of basketball.

Katie’s early years growing up on the farm...

MICHAEL SCOTT HANSON

MICHAEL SCOTT HANSON

Oct 30, 2023

 

Mike “Gimpy” Hanson

Michael Scott Hanson, 58, passed away on October 30, 2023 in the Sanford Hospital of Mayville, ND. He was born on September 15, 1965 to Truman and Connie (Aasen) Hanson in Mayville, ND. He attended school in Finley-Sharon and graduated in 1983. After graduation he attended NDSCS for auto mechanics and Mayville State University for computer...

PAMELA JO STANDAL

PAMELA JO STANDAL

Sep 29, 2023

 

PAMELA JO STANDAL

Pam was born January 23, 1950 in Breckenridge, MN the daughter of Walter and Delores (Johnson) Standal.  She grew up most of her life in the Binford area.  On March 13, 2019 she became a resident of the Griggs County Care Center.

Pam loved to watch sports, read, do puzzles and was an avid trivia player,...

ANDREW E. BERG

ANDREW E. BERG

Sep 15, 2023

 

ANDREW E. BERG

Andrew Ellsworth Berg, 102, of Mayville, ND, passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of Friday, September 15th, 2023 at Luther Memorial home in Mayville, ND.

He was born July 13th, 1921 at his parent’s home in the Golden Lake Township, Finley, ND, the 3rd of 10 children born to Arnold and...

ARLEEN C. RETZLAFF

ARLEEN C. RETZLAFF

Aug 15, 2023

 

ARLEEN C.  RETZLAFF

Arleen Carvel Riste, 99, Cooperstown, ND, was born February 2, 1924, in Romness Township near Cooperstown, the daughter of Alma Stromme Riste and Clarence Julius Riste.  Arleen attended school and graduated from Cooperstown High School in 1941.  Arleen attended Interstate Business College in Fargo and later worked at the County Extension Office in Cooperstown. 

Arleen married...

ERBIE E. HOPWOOD

ERBIE E. HOPWOOD

Aug 13, 2023

 

ERBIE E. HOPWOOD

Erbie Hopwood, 89, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, with his family by his side, in Mayville, ND.

Erbie was born March 17, 1934, to Erbie and Bertina Hopwood at Courtenay, ND. He attended school at Corinne Country School until 6th grade. When the winter got so bad he stayed with his grandma and attended school...

DON R. JACOBSON

DON R. JACOBSON

Aug 12, 2023

 

DONALD R. JACOBSON

Donald Roy Jacobson, 61, passed away on August 12, 2023 at his home in Hope, ND.  He was born on June 27, 1962, the middle of three children born to Bill and Marlys Jacobson in Bottineau, ND.  After the family moved to Finley, ND, Donald attended and graduated from the Finley-Sharon High School in 1980.  He...

WILLIAM (WILL) JAMES WILLIAMS

WILLIAM (WILL) JAMES WILLIAMS

Aug 7, 2023

 

William James Williams

“Will the Thrill”

Will was born September 22nd, 1975 in Billings, MT.  He left this earthly home on August 7th, 2023 in Cooperstown ND.  Will lived his life to the absolute fullest.  He was a dare devil as a child and stayed to his wild heart to the end.

Will spent his childhood in Billings Montana,...

PAM AMUNDSON

PAM AMUNDSON

Jul 6, 2023

 

Pamela Jean Amundson (Welder) passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Pam was born January 15, 1954 to Pearl and Frank Welder. She was the youngest of three children, and would remind people of this often.She attended Finley Public School, where she was a cheerleader for the Wildcats. This is where she met...

ELMER O. GRONNEBERG

ELMER O. GRONNEBERG

Jul 1, 2023

 

Elmer Gronneberg was born on January 28, 1920 in rural Griggs County to Chris and Inga Gronneberg.  He was baptized and confirmed at Eidfjord Lutheran Church.  He lived on a farm by Sutton and and was a member of Mabel Lutheran Church until he moved to Cooperstown in 1962. At that time he became a member of Trinity Lutheran...

DON KILGORE

DON KILGORE

Jun 27, 2023

 

 

JAMES DON KILGORE

James Don Kilgore Jr, died peacefully in Finley, ND on June 27, 2023, at the age of 75.

Don was born on March 8, 1948, in Newport News, VA to Reverend J.D. Kilgore and Juanita (Meade) Kilgore. He graduated from high school in Pound, VA in 1966. He entered the United States Air Force in...

CONSTANCE (PETEY) NELSON

CONSTANCE (PETEY) NELSON

Jun 26, 2023

 

 

Constance Marie  Nelson Skoog

 

Constance (Petey) Nelson was daughter of Conrad and Martha (Marry) Johnson born March 11, 1933 in Fargo ND. She had four siblings Esther, Patrica, Mickey, and Dexter, all who have passed away.

 

Constance grew up Luverne, ND went to school there, senior year she moved to Moorhead, MN with parents and graduate...

Marlys E. McKay

Marlys E. McKay

Jun 16, 2023

   Marlys E. McKay of Finley North Dakota was born December 1, 1932 and died June 16, 2023. She was the youngest of nine children born to Carl T. Workman and Julia Olson Workman of Pillsbury, ND. All her immediate family predeceased her.

   Born on a farm near Colgate, ND, Marlys moved with her family to a farm near...

RICHARD TROSTAD

RICHARD TROSTAD

Jun 3, 2023

RICHARD TROSTAD

Richard Charles Trostad, age 86 years, of Cooperstown, ND, passed away on June 3, 2023.

Richard was born on May 2, 1937 to Ralph and Ethel (Koloen) Trostad at McVille, ND.  He was baptized and confirmed at West Prairie Lutheran Church. He graduated from Cooperstown High School in 1955 and took over his dad’s farm that year. 

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ELGAR J. PAULSEN

ELGAR J. PAULSEN

Jun 1, 2023

ELGAR J. PAULSEN

Elgar Paulsen, 95, of Hannaford, ND, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, Valley City.

Elgar was born May 4, 1929, to Jens and Mary Paulsen in Finley, ND.  He attended school and grew up in Finley.  After completing his education, he served his country by joining the Marine Corps.

He married Ernestine (Grady)...

MARY LOU UELAND

MARY LOU UELAND

May 30, 2023

 

MARY LOU UELAND

Mary Lou Ueland, long time resident of rural Cooperstown, passed away May 30, 2023 at St Raphael Care Center, Valley City, ND at the age of 92 years and 1 day.  Funeral services will be held at Saron Evangelical Free Church, rural Cooperstown, Friday, June 16th at 2:00 PM with visitation 1 hour prior to the...

LOIS MAE DAHL

LOIS MAE DAHL

May 13, 2023

 

Lois Mae Dahl

 

Lois Mae Dahl, age 85, passed away peacefully May 13th, 2023 surrounded by family and sent off with love. 

 

Born on June 21st, 1937 to Leonard and Myrtle Berg (Anderson) of Elbow Lake in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.  Lois was an only child but grew up with cousins that remained lifelong friends.  Lois graduated from Elbow Lake...

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