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Shirley Witikko

May 22, 1947-Dec. 22, 2024 Lake Metigoshe Shirley Witikko, 77, Lake Metigoshe and formerly of Minot died on December 22, 2024 in her home. Shirley and her husband Doug owned and operated Jack Monument and Designs in Stone for many years prior to retirement. Survivors include her husband of 48 years Doug; children: Brent Behrens, Nicole Swartwout and Brock Witikko and brother: Rev. Kevin Kaufman. She was preceded in death by her parents: Dudney and Ella (Kaufman) Kirk and brothers: Douglas and Rodney Kirk. Service: December 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lake Metigoshe Christian ...

Brian Heskin

Jan. 26, 1986-Dec. 17, 2024 Minot Brian Heskin, 38, Minot, formerly of Norwich, ND, passed away on Tuesday, December 17,2024 in Minot. Brian Michael Heskin was born on January 26, 1986, in Minot, ND, the son of Kim and Lila (Espeseth) Heskin. He was raised on the family farm, north of ...

Sharon Inman

Sept. 13, 1942-Dec. 17, 2024 Berthold Sharon Inman, 82, Berthold, ND, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Minot Health and Rehab. Sharon Kaye Bredahl was born September 13, 1942, the daughter of Ellard and Geneva (Ringeon) Bredahl, in Minot, ND. She attended Kickapoo Country ...

Marlin Jacobson

June 6, 1932-Dec. 9, 2024 Bowbells Marlin Jacobson, 92, Bowbells, ND, died Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Kenmare Hospital. Marlin D. Jacobson was born one mile east of Niobe, ND, on his grandparent’s Westergren farm on June 6, 1932, to John and Vera (Westergren) Jacobson. He ...

Dorothie (Dottie) Alm Dekko

Dec. 15, 2024 Excelsior, Minn. formerly Minot Of Excelsior, MN, passed away on December 15, 2024. We cannot tell you her age since Dottie NEVER shared her age and joked that "any woman who tells you her age will tell you anything!" Suffice it to say that she outlived nearly everybody born the same year. Dottie brought elegant style, entertainment, and entrepreneurship together in ways that had notable and positive impacts on Minnesota, as well as her birth state of North Dakota. She recognized trends and "seized the moment," always bringing others along with her. Professional ...

Richard “Mac” McBride

Nov. 6, 1944-Dec. 17, 2024 Minot Richard “Mac” McBride, 80, longtime Minot Police Officer died on December 17, 2024 in a Minot hospital. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Linda (Zimmer) McBride. Service: January 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in Christ Lutheran Church, Minot. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the church. Memories and condolences may be shared and an obituary viewed at www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com. A complete obituary may be viewed in the Minot Daily News and online when completed by the family. Published by The Minot Daily News, ...