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Obituaries

Sally Galgerud

Sally Galgerud, 84, was born on April 26, 1941, in Kenmare, North Dakota, to Helen and Francis "Stub" Steffen. She passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026. Sally grew up on a farm outside of Bowbells, North Dakota. During her high school years, she moved into town to live with her Gramma ...

BettyLou Blumhagen

BettyLou Blumhagen, 78, of Kief, ND, passed away on January 29, 2026. A Celebration of MaryLou’s life will be held on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at the Butte American Legion Hall from 3-7 p.m. Burial will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery on Friday at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held ...

Loren Hammer

Sept. 9, 1938-Jan. 24, 2026 Velva Loren Hammer, 87, Velva, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at a Velva nursing home. Loren was born on September 9, 1938 in Minot to George and Anna (Erickson) Hammer. He was raised and educated in Velva, graduating from Velva High School in 1956. ...

Larrel Berg

March 18, 1946-Jan. 27, 2026 Minot Larrel Dean Berg, 79, Minot, founder of Bechtold Paving died January 27, 2026 at Trinity Hospital. Larrel was born March 18, 1946 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Samuel (Harry) and Alice (Babnick) Berg. He spent the years of his youth between Wilton and ...

Sonja Anderson

Nov. 30, 1962-Jan. 26, 2026 Willow City Sonja Wynn Anderson was born November 30th 1962 to Myra and Charlie Anderson in Denver, Colorado. She died at her Willow City home on Saturday, January 26, 2026. She was the second of three girls and in her younger years loved hanging out in Northglenn ...

Ronnie Pretzer

May 6, 1939-Jan. 26, 2026 Minot Ronnie Pretzer, 86, Minot, formerly of Granville, ND, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at his residence. Ronnie Lane Pretzer was born on May 6, 1939, on a farm north of Velva, ND, a son of Frank and Adeline (Markle) In 1957, Ronnie graduated from ...