Obituary Listing

Jun 30, 2024

Sherry L. Love, 77, Newbury Park, CA died June 30, 2024 in the CHI Community Memorial Hospital, Turtle Lake.  Cremation has taken place and no local services will be held.

Jun 26, 2024

Cheryl "Val" Besserud, 73, Minot, ND, formerly of Turtle Lake, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2024, at Trinity Nursing Home.

Cheryl Valerie Britton was born September 14, 1950, the daughter of Edgar and Sylvia (Grabinger) Britton, in Fargo, North Dakota. She was raised and educated in Turtle Lake graduating from Turtle Lake High School. Following high school...

Jun 16, 2024

Garry Eugene Flemmer, 84, passed away on June 16th, 2024 at Turtle Lake Community Memorial Hospital.  He was a testament to hard work, dedication, and unwavering love for his family.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, June 21, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Turtle Lake with Pastor Sondra Krogstad officiating.  Visitation will...

Jun 14, 2024

Arnold "Joel" Stradinger, 69, of Mercer, ND, died June 14, 2024 at his home under Hospice Care following a 10 year battle with cancer.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Mercer with Pastor Paul Schauer officiating.  Burial will be in the Mercer City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5pm...

Jun 9, 2024

Melisa M. Chrest, 49, formerly of Washburn, ND, died June 9, 2024 at Sanford Health Bismarck, ND.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024 at First Lutheran Church, Washburn with Pastor Paul Krueger officiating.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.  There will be a visitation held on Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 5pm to 7pm at...

Jun 1, 2024

Anna Hagel, 91, formerly of Washburn, ND died June 1, 2024 at Augusta Place, Bismarck, ND.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 7, 2024 at St. Edwin's Catholic Church, Washburn.  Interment will be held in the Riverview Cemetery, Washburn.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a Rosary at...

May 29, 2024

Mikkel Libby, 80, of Bismarck, ND passed away May 29, 2024 at Hay Creek Lodge Assisted Living in Bismarck.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 5th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wilton, ND with Father John Paul Gardner as celebrant.  Burial will be held at a later date in the...

May 22, 2024

Chris (Eddie) Christianson, 74, of Bismarck ND, formerly of Center, ND passed away on May 22, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, June 7, 2024 at First Lutheran Church, Washburn, ND with Pastor Paul Krueger officiating.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Chris was born November 16, 1949, and raised in the Washburn...

May 12, 2024

Agnes Jennings, 85, of Washburn, ND, died May 12, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, June 6, 2024 at St. Edwin's Catholic Church, Washburn with Fr. Logan Obrigewitch officiating. Lunch will be served immediately following the Mass.  The family will greet family and friends one hour prior...

Apr 30, 2024

Brian Eric Ravnaas, 49, formerly of Turtle Lake, ND, died on April 30, 2024 at his home in Sartell, MN.  A celebration of life will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, May 10, 2024 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Pastor Steve Vetter officiating.  Burial will be in St. Olaf Lutheran Cemetery.

Brian was born on August...

Apr 26, 2024

Jamie Westrum, 28, Center, ND died April 26, 2024.  A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at First Lutheran Church, Washburn with Pastor Randy Emgarten officiating.

Jamie was born on April 11, 1996 in Bismarck ND the son of Shannon and Jeremy Westrum. He attended Center school for...

Apr 10, 2024

Al Christianson, 71, formerly of Washburn, died in Tucumcari, NM on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Celebration of life will be at the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence in the Bavendick State Room on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be one hour prior.

Al was born on June 17, 1952 in Bismarck, ND...

Apr 4, 2024

Peggy Lou Thoreson, 63, of Turtle Lake, ND and Maricopa, AZ, passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Friday, April 12, 2024 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Rural Turtle Lake, ND with Pastor Paul Schauer officiating.  Burial will be held in the Crooked Lake Cemetery.

Peggy was...

Apr 2, 2024

LCDR Chad Eric Walls, DO, MC, USN, 43, of Marietta, PA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 2, 2024. Chad was born on February 10, 1981, in Bismarck, ND, to Dennis and Jackie Walls and grew up in Baldwin, ND, on a hobby farm.

Chad completed his pre-med degree at the University of North...

Mar 12, 2024

Jean E. Binsfeld, 90, formerly of Washburn, ND died March 12, 2024 in a Bismarck Care Center.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Washburn United Methodist Church, Washburn, ND.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Goetz Funeral Home, Washburn.  Visitation will...

Mar 11, 2024

Russell (Russ) James Olson age 65, Washburn ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 11th, 2024. There will be an informal gathering of fellowship and remembrance from 2:00-4:00 pm on Saturday March 16th, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Washburn, ND.

Russ was born on May 28th, 1958, in Bismarck, ND to Glenn and Helen...

Mar 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald (Ron) Leidholm, a devoted husband, loving father, and dedicated farmer. Ron, born on April 18, 1936, peacefully departed this world surrounded by the love of his family.

Born at the family homestead farmhouse and baptized at St. Bonaventure Church, in Underwood. Ron ventured beyond his...

Mar 3, 2024

JOSEPH "JOE" JERKOVICH AGE 81 WAS CALLED HOME TO THE LORD AFTER A LONG BATTLE WITH CANCER ON MARCH 3, 2024 SURROUNDED BY HIS FAMILY.

JOE WAS BORN DECEMBER 23, 1942 IN MINNEAPOLIS MN.  HE AND HIS FAMILY LIVED IN FRIDLEY MN. HE WENT TO AND GRADUATED FROM FRIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL WHERE HE WRESTLED UNDER HIS COACH,...

Mar 2, 2024

Donald "Joe" Bergquist, 88, Turtle Lake, ND died March 2, 2024 at CHI Community Memorial Hospital, Turtle Lake. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Turtle Lake with Pastor Russell Lambert officiating.  Interment will follow the funeral service in the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be held...

Feb 26, 2024

Agnes E Berg, 96 of Underwood returned to her heavenly home February 26, 2024 with her family by her side. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Augustana Lutheran Church in Underwood, ND with Pastor Randy Emgarten officiating.  Interment will be held in the Underwood Cemetery.  There will be a prayer...