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Bruce Benson

Oct. 1, 1959-Dec. 7, 2022 Minot Bruce Benson, 63, Minot, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, in his home. Bruce Lyle Benson was born October 1, 1959, to Kenneth and Harriet (Leske) Benson in Minot, ND. Bruce graduated from Minot High School in 1978 and attended North Dakota State University. He was diagnosed with mental illness as a young man, but as a devout Christian and with the help of many people throughout the years, he was able to live a good life. Tennis, water and snow skiing, and reading scriptures were his passions. Bruce is survived by his sister, Barbara (Dennis) ...

Sue M. Edinger

Fessenden Sue M. Edinger, 87, Fessenden, North Dakota, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at St. Aloisius Nursing Home in Harvey, North Dakota. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Hillside Cemetery, Fessenden, North Dakota. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home, Fessenden, North Dakota. Published by The Minot Daily News, June 6, 2023

Doreen Marie Knutson

Aug. 16, 1960-May 26, 2023 Minot Doreen Marie Knutson, 62, Minot formerly of Sawyer, died Friday, May 26, 2023, in her home. Doreen was born August 16, 1960, in Milwaukee, WI to Don Goral and Wanda Yurchich. Wanda later married Bill Gulbranson who would end up being Doreen’s Dad. She ...

Vern Johnson

April 17, 1940-Nov. 10, 2022 Fargo A burial service will be held for Vern Johnson at Holy Cross Cemetery in Velva at 4 p.m. on June 6, 2023. Published by The Minot Daily News, June 3, 2023.

Patricia “Pat” Birkholz

Oct. 2, 1945-May 31, 2023 Garrison Patricia “Pat” Birkholz, 77, of Garrison, passed away May 31, 2023, in Bismarck. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Garrison. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023, at St. Nicholas Catholic Chruch, Garrison, with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral arrangements are being made by Thompson Funeral Home, Garrison, ND. Published by The Minot Daily News, June 2, 2023.

Orvin Engelhard

De. 26, 1931-May 31, 2023 Biskmark Orvin Engelhard, 91, passed away surrounded by his four children and other family on May 31, 2023. He was ready to see God and be reunited with his loving wife of 66 years, Bernadette. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June ...