All Obituaries

Carrol C. Elgin, Grand Forks and formerly of Michigan, ND passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Valley Senior Living. Carrol Corrine Kallestad was born to Benjamin J. and Cora (Nelson) Kallestad on April 26, 1924.  She resided with her parents and 2 younger brothers 5.5 miles southwest of Michigan in Williams Township.  She graduated from Michigan High School and attended Aakers Business College in Fargo.  She married Milo Elgin on June 9, 1946 upon his return from...

Randall “Randy” Viger, age 62, of Edmore, ND, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Sanford Hospital Emergency Services in Fargo, ND following a four-year battle with kidney disease.  He had been a resident of Fargo for the past four years due to the need for kidney dialysis. Randall Donald Viger was born May 29, 1960 in Devils Lake, ND, the eldest precious son of Donald and Joan (Novacek) Viger.  He grew up in Edmore, ND and graduated with honors from...

Howard H. Luehring, age 88, resident of Tolna, ND, died Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Howard was born October 24, 1934 in Bottineau, ND, the son of Fred and Alma (Klipp) Luehring.  Howard received his elementary education at a country school near Bottineau.  His family later moved to Tolna, ND, where he graduated high school in 1953.  Howard enjoyed basketball, baseball, hunting, playing cards, and hanging out with good friends.  After...

  James G. Legacie, age 67, resident of rural Edmore, ND, died Friday, March 10, 2023 at his home near Edmore. James Glenn Legacie was born August 4, 1955 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of David and Margaret (Shorey) Legacie.  He was raised on his parent’s farm near Edmore where he graduated in 1973.  Jim then attended Lake Region State College to study Auto Mechanics and Welding, but his true passion was farming.  He farmed alongside his father and brother for many...

Elton Oscar Magnus, 85, passed away on March 2, 2023 in Aneta, ND.  Elton was born July 26, 1937 on the family farm in Adler Township, Nelson County, Petersburg, ND.  He lived on the farm his entire life before moving to the Aneta Parkview Health Center in May, 2022.  Elton graduated from Petersburg High School in 1955.  On October 23, 1956, he married Yvonne Stavig.  Together, Elton & Yvonne raised four children, Greg, who passed...

Dale A. “Scoop” Anderson, age 69, resident of Edmore, ND, died Thursday, February 23, 2023 at First Care Health Center in Park River, ND. Dale Allen Anderson was born August 10, 1953 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Ralph H. and Jeaneen A. (Deseth) Anderson.  He attended Edmore School from first grade through graduation.  After graduating from high school, he attended Lake Region College where he got his degree in carpentry.  Dale did carpentry work for many years...

Marie Frances Schwan, age 57, resident of Devils Lake, ND, formerly of Michigan, ND, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her home in Devils Lake. Marie was born May 7, 1965 in the Nelson County Memorial Hospital at Michigan, ND, the daughter of David and Mary Elizabeth (Lamb) Schwan.  Marie was a special sister to her siblings, an angel from heaven born with Down Syndrome Disorder.  Marie lived with her family at home in Michigan for most of her life.  In 1987 it was...

Elizabeth “Betty” Herda, age 97, resident of Devils Lake, ND, died Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota, ND. Elizabeth Christine Kurtz was born June 12, 1925 in Devils Lake, ND, the daughter of Casper & Louise (Keller) Kurtz.  She was raised and attended school in Devils Lake.  Betty was a telephone operator for Central Telephone before her marriage to Floyd Joseph Herda on June 8, 1948 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Devils Lake. ...

  Verna Jorde, age 91, resident of Lakota, ND passed away peacefully under the care of Good Samaritan Society and Hospice of the Red River Valley at Good Samaritan Society Lakota on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Verna was born October 4, 1931 near Trail, MN, the daughter of Inga Hillestad.  She was raised on a farm and attended a country school until age 13 when she moved to East Grand Forks, MN.  Verna graduated from Central High School in East Grand Forks, MN in 1949. ...

  Darrel Everett Nash was born December 5, 1947 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Everett and Selma (Tveito) Nash.  He was raised and attended school in Lawton and graduated from Edmore High School in 1965.  After high school Darrel worked various jobs in multiple states until returning home to Lawton.  Darrel married Laura Arthurs and raised 4 children together, Valorie, Scott, John, and Adam.  Darrel married Kathy Danielson in July of 1997.  In 1987 Darrel...