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Larry John Lee

Nov. 24, 1942-Sept. 5, 2026 Gilbert, Ariz., and Carpio Larry John Lee passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, at the age of 83 years in Gilbert, Arizona. He is survived by daughter Suzanne Lee and son Christopher (Kendall) Lee, and grandpa to Aiden and Mitchell Rowley. His cherished ...

Linda Van Berkom

Dec. 25, 1948-Sept. 22, 2026 Powers Lake Linda Van Berkom of Powers Lake, ND passed away on September 22, 2026 at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, surrounded by her loved ones. Linda was born in Powers Lake on December 25, 1948 to Arnold and Helen Jensen. She grew up on their farm outside of ...

Blaine Van Berkom

Aug. 29, 1942-Sept. 19, 2026 Minot and Powers Lake Blaine Van Berkom, 84, of Minot, ND (formerly of Powers Lake, ND), passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Somerset Court Assisted Living in Minot, ND. A Memorial service for Blaine will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the ...

Charles Robert Essex III

June 16, 1954-Sept. 23, 2026 Minot Charles Robert Essex III, 72, of Minot, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, surrounded by his family. Charles was born on June 16, 1954, in Tacoma, Washington, he was the only son of Charles and Claudian (Starr) Essex. He graduated from Harrison ...

Barbara Eva Berentson

Nov. 6, 1953-Sept. 24, 2026 Fargo Barbara Eva (Kuntz) Berentson, 72, Fargo, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Edgewood, Grand Forks, ND under the care of HIA Hospice after a battle with breast cancer. She was a (15) year survivor. Barbara was born to Barbara (Volk) and Frank ...

Clifton Stemen

April 30, 1939–Sept. 14, 2026 New Paris, Indiana New Paris, IN – Clifton Stemen, 87, died at The Waters in Wakarusa, IN, after a battle with dementia. Clifton’s parents were Leo and Burnadeen (Myers) from Burlington, North Dakota. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home of Nappanee, IN is handling arrangements. Published by The Minot Daily News, September 25, 2026.