All Obituaries

Dennis R. Matejcek, age 72, resident of Brocket, ND, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at CHI-St. Alexius Hospital in Devils Lake, ND. Dennis Ray Matejcek was born November 18, 1951 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Lawrence and Mildred (Kosobud) Matejcek.  He was raised and attended school at Brocket, and also Lakota, graduating with the Lakota High School class of 1971.  He then attended NDSSS at Wahpeton and earned an Associate Degree in diesel mechanics.  While in high school,...

Orvin T. Hanson, age 93, resident of McVille, ND, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille. Orvin Thomas Hanson was born March 6, 1931 in Field Township of Nelson County, ND, the son of Torris and Thora (Kvamme) Hanson.  He attended the Field Township Elementary School and graduated from McVille High School.  Orvin worked for a time as an auto parts machinist in Lansing, MI, and also built cars in California.  He returned to ND and farmed in the McVille...

Kathleen J. Aaser, age 75, resident of McVille, ND, died Monday, April 8, 2024 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille. Kathleen JoAnn Berthold was born September 2, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Polak) Berthold.  She grew up in McVille, ND, graduating from McVille High School in 1966.  Kathy and Ove Aaser had one daughter, Janet, and they made their first home in Nekoma, ND.  Kathy was proud to have served hundreds of people, whether it was at...

On March 25, 2024, Theresa Hamel passed away peacefully at Bethany Retirement Home in Fargo, North Dakota, with her spouse of 74 years, Louis J. Hamel, by her side holding her hand. Theresa was born February 5, 1929, in a rural house in Pierce County to Theresa (Digenstein) and John Stroh.  She attended elementary school, later moved to the Minot area where she met Louis, and they were wed on November 16, 1949.  They moved to Lakota, North Dakota where they farmed for more than 50...

Lori A. Larson, a resident of Blaine, MN (hometown Michigan, ND), unexpectedly passed away March 20, 2024, at the age of 61.  As a wonderful mother, Lori was a steadfast presence always there when needed.  Her devotion centered around her daughter, Katie (Ryan) Weber and two beloved grandchildren, (McKenna 16) and (Balin 8), who made up the entirety of her world. Lori's hands held a magical touch when it came to gardening.  The greenest of plants thrived under her care, as...

Hartvig P. Reiten, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the age of 81. Hartvig’s love for family, community, and Country, has been passed on to his children. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Renee of Petersburg, ND; 3 children, Tara Reiten Devine & husband, Sean Devine, and their son, Jack Hart Devine of Park City, UT, Tanner Reiten of Petersburg, ND, and Tylla Reiten of Petersburg, ND; sister, Irene Reiten of Seattle, WA; and...

Steve M. Robinson, age 54, resident of Fargo, ND, formerly of Michigan, ND, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024. Steven Matthew Robinson was born May 1, 1969, in Grand Forks, ND, the youngest son of Maurice and Mary Lou (Anderson) Robinson. He grew up in Michigan, ND and graduated from Michigan High School in 1987 where he participated in football, basketball, golf, and band. He went onto college at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND where he played on the basketball team for a year...

Byron Hoeckle, 71, of Binford, ND passed away peacefully March 3, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born March 20, 1952 in Jamestown, ND to Bruce and Peggy Hoeckle.  His childhood years were spent on a farm near Pingree, ND.  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, ND where they raised their family of...

Nancy K. Freije, age 69, resident of Edmore, ND, died Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Northwood Deaconess Health Center in Northwood, ND. Nancy Kay Freije was born July 10, 1954 in Edmore, ND, the daughter of Alfred and Shirley (Dahlen) Freije.  She was raised and attended school there, graduating from Edmore High School.  Nancy married Dale Schonauer on November 26, 1983.  They made their home in Edmore, where Nancy raised their family.  Nancy and Dale later divorced but...

Henry Edward Jutila (Ed) passed peacefully on February 27, 2024 surrounded by his family.  Ed was born during a blizzard on the family farm on March 14, 1944, and left us in a blizzard in Lakota, ND.  Ed graduated from Napoleon high school in 1962, where he enjoyed participating in wrestling and football.  After graduating, he worked at the Kintyre Elevator and later went to work in Seattle, WA in the shipyards building doors for warships during the Vietnam Era.  He...