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JOAN MENDRO, 83, Williston, died Thursday in a Minot hospital. (Everson-Couglin Funeral Home, Williston)

VERNON THELEN, 91, Kenmare, died Thursday in a Kenmare hospital. (Thompson Larson Funeral Home, Kenmare)

CHARLES GRAYBILL, 72, Belcourt, died Wednesday at his home. Visitation 6:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Belcourt, with a rosary service at 8 p.m. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday in the church. (Elick Funeral Home, Rolla)

ERNEST CHARLTON, 79, Minot, died Thursday in a Minot nursing home. (Thompson Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

RUDOLPH SKALSKY, 82, Beulah, died Thursday in a Glen Ullin care center. Funeral at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Beulah. Visitation from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the church, with a vigil service at 7 p.m. (Barbot Funeral Home, Beulah and Hazen)

MARLYS EKNESS, 78, died Tuesday in a Williston hospital. Memorial service at 2 p.m. MDT Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Westby, Mont. (Fulkerson Funeral Home, Plentywood, Mont.

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MARVIN JENSEN, 78, Velva, died Tuesday in a Velva nursing home. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva. Visitation 2 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Friday in Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

GEORGE POITRA, 57, of Bemidji, Minn., formerly of Belcourt, died Monday in a senior living center in Bemidji. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday in St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Belcourt. Visitation 6 p.m., with a rosary service at 7 p.m., today in the church. (Elick Funeral Home, Rolla)

DWAYNE JUST, 66, Minot, died Monday in a West Anaheim, Calif., hospital. Service plans are pending. (Treasured Memories, Orange, Calif.)

DORIS NELSON, 94, Elk River, Minn., formerly of Williston, died Monday in an Elk River care center. Memorial service 1 p.m. Nov. 15 in Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, Williston. There will be no reviewal, but friends may call from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 14 in Fulkerson Funeral Home, Williston.

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ARLEN GILBERTSON, 64, Parshall, died Oct. 25 in his home. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in Parshall High School. Visitation noon to 6 p.m. Friday in Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall.

JANICE WHITE BODY, 65, New Town, died Sunday in a Minot hospital. (Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall)

DAVID REDICK, 42, Williston, died Sunday in a Williston hospital. (Fulkerson Funeral Home, Williston)

JOEL SHOCK, 57, Fargo, formerly of Cando, died Friday in his home. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in Christian Fellowship Church, Cando. Visitation one hour prior to the service Saturday in the church. (Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home, Cando)

DORIS NELSON, 94, Elk River, Minn., formerly of Williston, died Monday in an Elk River nursing home. (Fulkerson Funeral Home, Williston)

LAWRENCE PFAU, 86, Minot, died Monday in his home. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

CHRISTOPHER KNUTSON, son of Emily and Kenneth Knutson III, Minot, was born and died Wednesday in a Minot hospital. A private service will be held. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

MARYANN DICKEY, 84, Minot, died Monday in a Minot nursing home. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

JAMES VALKER, 85, Minot, died Monday in a Minot assisted living center. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

SYLVIA BERCIER, 77, Belcourt, died Saturday in a Belcourt hospital. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday in St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Belcourt. Visitation 5 p.m., with a rosary service at 7 p.m., Thursday in the church. (Elick Funeral Home, Rolla)

FAY NEFF, 72, Mercer, died Sunday in a Wishek nursing home. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday in United Methodist Church, McClusky. Visitation 2 to 7 p.m. Friday in Hertz Funeral Home, McClusky.

GARY GROVER, 54, Landa, died Saturday in a Minot hospital. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau. Visitation 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau.

LEONARD OSTDAHL, 76, Minot, died Sunday in a Minot nursing home. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Vincent United Methodist Church, Minot. Visitation 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot. Memorials are preferred to Vincent United Methodist Church Foundation, Minot, or to the donor’s choice.

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LEO MERCK SR., 79, Minot, died Friday in Minot. Funeral, 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Minot. Visitation, 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot. Prayer service and rosary, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the church.

FAY NEFF, 72, Mercer, died Sunday in a Wishek nursing home. (Hertz Funeral Home, McClusky)

GARY GROVER, 54, Landa, died Saturday in a Minot hospital. (Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau)

LINDA WOLF, 70, Minot, died Saturday in her home. Funeral, 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Minot. Visitation, 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot. Vigil service, 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

JUNE SCHMITZ, 88, Minot, died Friday in a Minot adult foster care center. Funeral, 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Our Savior Lutheran Church, Minot. Visitation, 3 to 7 p.m. Friday in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot. Memorials are preferred to 2nd Story or the donor’s choice.

ARLEN GILBERTSON, 64, Parshall, died Saturday in his home. (Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall)

GERALDINE DURICK, 94, Mandan, formerly of Columbus, died Saturday in a Mandan care center. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Noonan. Visitation Wednesday prior to the service at the church. (Springan Funeral Home, Stanley.)

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LINDA WOLF, 70, Minot, died Saturday in her home. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

ELIZABETH RUDNICK, 91, Bismarck, formerly of Anamoose, died Friday in a Bismarck hospital. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Xavier’s Catholic Church, Anamoose. Visitation 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey. Prayer service 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

KATIE REINISCH, 90, Watertown, S.D., formerly of Garrison, died Thursday in a Lake Norde, S.D., living center. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Thompson Funeral Home, Garrison. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.

GERALDINE DURICK, 94, Mandan, formerly of Columbus, died Saturday in a Mandan care center. (Springan Funeral Home, Stanley)

MICHAEL SMITH, 92, West Fargo, formerly of McGregor, died Friday in a Moorhead, Minn. nursing home. (West Funeral Home and Life Tribute Center, West Fargo)

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LEO MERCK SR., 80, Minot, died Friday in Minot. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

KEVIN MALONEY, 32, Towner, formerly of Chanhassen, Minn., died Wednesday from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle/train collision near Ross. Celebration of life and farewell service of remembrance 7 p.m. Monday in Anderson Funeral Home, Towner. Visitation 5 p.m. to service time Monday in the funeral home.

MARLENE SONDROL, 82, Bismarck, formerly of Watford City, died Wednesday in her home. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Lutheran Church, Watford City. Visitation noon to 5 p.m. Monday in Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City.

JUNE SCHMITZ, 88, Minot, died Friday in a Minot adult foster care center. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

ESTHER KLIER, 86, Mandan, formerly of Belcourt, died Wednesday in a Bismarck hospital. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday in St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Belcourt. Visitation 6:30 p.m., with a rosary service at 8 p.m., Sunday in the church. (Elick Funeral Home, Rolla)

ANTHONY EDWARDS, 27, New Town, died Thursday in New Town. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday in Johnny Bird Veterans Memorial Hall, New Town. Wake 5 p.m. Sunday in the memorial hall. (Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall)

ALECK MEHLHOFF, 94, Minot, formerly of Garrison, died Thursday in a Minot hospital. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garrison. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Thompson Funeral Home, Garrison.

PATRICIA ECKERT, 72, of Stanley, died Wednesday in her home. Memorial service 11 a.m. Thursday in Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Powers Lake. (Springan Funeral Home, Stanley)

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PATRICIA GUSTAFSON, 85, Wolford, died Tuesday in a Cando hospital. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday in Wolford Lutheran Church, Wolford. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday in Anderson Funeral Home, Rugby, and one hour prior to the service Monday in the church.

ANTHONY EDWARDS, 28, New Town, died Thursday in New Town. (Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall)

BENJAMIN NICE, 79, Bainville, Mont., died Wednesday in his home. (Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston)

ESTHER KLIER, 86, Mandan, formerly of Belcourt, died Wednesday in a Bismarck hospital. (Elick Funeral Home, Rolla)

ROBERT SAVELKOUL, 72, Lansford and Mesa, Ariz., died Oct. 19 in his Mesa home. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Catholic Church, Lansford. Visitation 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, with a vigil prayer service at 5 p.m., in Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

JAMES DAY, 90, Belcourt, died Wednesday in his home. Funeral noon Monday in Fiddlers Hall, Belcourt. Wake 4 p.m. Sunday in the hall. (Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau)

MARLENE SONDROL, 82, Bismarck, formerly of Watford City, died Wednesday in her home. (Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City)

WILLIAM BARTLETT, 84, McHenry, died Thursday in a New Rockford nursing home. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Our Saviors Lutheran Church, McHenry. Prayer service 7 p.m. Monday in the church. Visitation 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday in Evans Funeral Home, Carrington.

FRANCES HATTEL, 95, Fortuna, died Wednesday in a Williston hospital. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Crosby. Visitation 3 to 7 p.m. today in Stakston-Martin Funeral Home, Crosby. Rosary recitation at 7 p.m. today in the church.

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NANCY YORK, 53, Minot, died Tuesday in a Minot hospital. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

GENE BREDAHL, 75, rural Berthold/Tagus, died Monday in his home. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in Shell Creek Lutheran Church, rural Blaisdell. Visitation 2 to 4 p.m. today in Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot. Family Service of Life Celebration 7 p.m. today in Zion Lutheran Church, Berthold.

MARY LOU BOEHNKE, 85, Bottineau, died Monday in a Bottineau hospital. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday in St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Bottineau. Visitation 1 to 9 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., today in Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau. Burial will be 2 p.m. Friday in St. Cecilia’s Catholic Cemetery, Towner.

ROBERT HELDE, 81, Williston, died Tuesday in his home. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Williston. Visitation 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a vigil service and rosary recitation at 5 p.m., in Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston.

CAROLE ASHEIM, 89, Mohall, died Wednesday at a Minot hospital. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, in Zion Lutheran Church, Mohall. Visitation noon to 5 p.m. Sunday in Brose Funeral Home, Mohall.

PATRICIA GUSTAFSON, 85, Wolford, died Tuesday in a Cando hospital. (Anderson Funeral Home, Rugby)

CHRISTOPHER KNUTSON, son of Emily and Kenneth Knutson III, Minot was born and died Wednesday in a Minot hospital. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

LILLIAN HVINDEN, 83, Maddock, died Tuesday in a Harvey hospital. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in North Viking Lutheran Church, Maddock. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Friday, in Nelson Funeral Home, Maddock.

DON SHILLANDER, 86, Minot, died Monday in a Minot hospital. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot. Visitation 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorials are preferred to the American Diabetes Association.

JAMES SAILER, 74, Hazen, died Tuesday in his home. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday in Peace Lutheran Church, Hazen. (Barbot Funeral Home, Hazen)

WYONNA MILLER, 78, Bismarck, formerly of Hazen, died Wednesday in a Hazen hospital. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in Peace Lutheran Church, Hazen. (Barbot Funeral Home, Hazen)

PATRICIA ECKERT, 72, of Stanley, died Wednesday in her home. (Springan Funeral Home, Stanley)

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ALMA RITTER, 89, Williston, died Monday in a Williston nursing home. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in First Lutheran Church, Williston. Visitation 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday in Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston. Memorials are preferred to Bethel Lutheran Nursing Home or Mercy Hospice, both Williston.

PHYLLIS KNOKE, 81, Devils Lake, formerly of Edmore, died Saturday in a Devils Lake hospital. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Friday in Concordia Lutheran Church, Edmore. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service and sharing of memories at 7 p.m., Thursday in Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, and one hour prior to the service Friday in the church. Burial 1 p.m. Friday at Devils Lake Cemetery, Devils Lake.

FLOYD DEMERY, 61, Belcourt, died Monday in a Minot hospital. (Elick Funeral Home, Rolla)

GLADYS ESPESETH, 89, Crosby, died Tuesday in a Crosby nursing home. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday at Concordia Lutheran Church, Crosby. (Stakston-Martin Funeral Home, Crosby)

EUNICE MATTSON, 90, Minot, formerly of Kenmare, died Tuesday in a Minot hospital. (Thompson Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

LILLIAN HVINDEN, 83, Maddock, died Tuesday in a Harvey nursing home. (Nelson Funeral Home, Maddock)

ROBERT HELDE, 81, Williston, died Tuesday in his home. (Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston)

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ORLAN TOLLEFSON, 92, Minot, died Saturday in a Minot hospital. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday, in Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot. Visitation 2 to 6 p.m. Friday in the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot. Memorials are preferred to the Bethany Lutheran Church Foundation, Norsk Hstfest Foundation or Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.

DIANA ENGEN, 69, Williston, formerly of the Girard community, southwest of Sidney, Mont., died Saturday in a Williston hospital. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday in the Fulkerson Funeral Home Chapel, Williston.

RANDY JOHNSON, 64, Mohall, died Saturday in a Minot hospital. (Brose Funeral Home, Mohall)

KARL NARUM, 96, Garrison, formerly of Douglas, died Saturday in a Garrison hospital. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday in First Congregational Church, Garrison. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday in Thompson Funeral Home, Garrison.

MARY HELEN McLEOD, 93, Cando, died Sunday in a Cando nursing home. Funeral 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home, Cando. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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PAUL E. “OLE” OLSON, 58, Minot, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, in a Minot hospital. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, in Christ Lutheran Church, Minot. Visitation noon to 4 p.m. Sunday in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

IRENE MILLER, 85, Minot, died Monday in a Granville adult foster care center. Friends may sign a guest register noon to 4 p.m. Sunday in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

FLORENCE WEGLEY, 90, Williston, died Thursday in a Williston nursing home. (Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston)

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R.C. “CHAD” McLEOD, 94, Cando, died Saturday in a Cando nursing home. Graveside service 5 p.m. Friday at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Cando. Visitation 2 to 4 p.m. Friday in Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home, Cando.

GUDRUN LEE, 92, Williston, died Tuesday in a Williston hospital. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday at Riverview Cemetery, Williston. Visitation 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday in Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston.

ANSON BAKER, 61, Vancouver, Wash., formerly of New Town, died Oct. 10 in a Vancouver hospital. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday in Johnny Bird Veterans Memorial Hall, New Town. Wake 6 p.m. today in the memorial hall. (Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall)

MARLENE HAUSER, 75, of Harvey, died Tuesday in a Harvey hospital. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday in First Lutheran Church, Harvey. Visitation 2 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Friday in Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey.

PAUL E. OLSON, 58, Minot, died Wednesday in a Minot hospital. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

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EDWARD SENGER, 83, Devils Lake, died Saturday in a Devils Lake nursing home. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. Visitation 4 to 7 p.m., with a rosary and Scripture service at 7 p.m., in Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake.

RICHARD “SWEDE” BENSON, 87, Crosby, died Monday in a Grand Forks hospital. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in Concordia Lutheran Church, Crosby. Visitation 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Stakston-Martin Funeral Home, Crosby.

ANNE DUCHSCHER, 91, Rugby, died Monday in a Rugby nursing home. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in Little Flower Catholic Church, Rugby. Rosary and vigil prayer service 7 p.m. today in Anderson Funeral Home, Rugby. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. today and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. There will be no visitation in the church.

MARGARET BAKKE, 78, Crosby, died Monday in a Crosby nursing home. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in Stakston-Martin Funeral Home, Crosby. Visitation one hour prior to the service Thursday in the funeral home.

PHYLLIS SANDERS, 69, Des Lacs, died Sunday in a Minot hospital. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Friday in Zion Lutheran Church, Minot. Visitation 4 to 7 p.m., with sharing of memories at 7 p.m., in Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

PEARL HELLIWELL, 100, New Rockford, died Monday in a New Rockford nursing home. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Monday at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. (Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford)

MARLENE HAUSER, 75, of Harvey, died Tuesday in a Harvey hospital. (Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey)

VIRGIL LUCHT, 75, Bismarck, formerly of Tioga, died Monday in a Bismarck hospital. Funeral 12:30 p.m. Thursday in Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m., with a vigil service at 7 p.m., today in Bismarck Funeral Home, Bismarck.

ROGER SCOFIELD, 82, Glendive, Mont., formerly of Williston, died Monday in a Glendive veterans home. (Fulkerson Funeral Home, Williston)

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VIOLA LEE, 97, Minot, died Sunday in a Minot nursing home. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot. Visitation 2 to 6 p.m. Friday in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials are preferred to Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot.

EVELYN CHARETTE, 66, Belcourt, died Sunday in a Belcourt hospital. Funeral Friday, 10 a.m., St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Belcourt. Visitation 5 p.m., with a rosary service at 7 p.m., Thursday in the church. (Elick Funeral Home, Rolla)

GENE JASSMANN, 62, Mandan, formerly of Golden Valley, died Thursday in Mandan. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Golden Valley. (Barbot Funeral Home, Beulah)

LILLIAN SHAW, 100, Fort Totten, died Sunday in her home. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in Crow Hill Recreation Center, rural Fort Totten. Wake 5 p.m. Wednesday in the recreation center. (Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford)

PHYLLIS SANDERS, 70, Des Lacs, died Sunday in a Minot hospital. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

GARY KNUDSON, 60, Minot, died Saturday in a Minot nursing home. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

THOMAS JENSEN, 85, Dickinson, formerly of Minot, died Monday in a Bismarck hospital. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Dickinson. Visitation 2 to 7 p.m., with a rosary and vigil service at 6 p.m., in Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson.

THEODORE WOLF, 96, Hazen, died Sunday in a Hazen hospital. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, south of Mandan. Memorial service 2 p.m. Friday in Hazen City Hall. (Barbot Funeral Home, Hazen)

ANNE DUCHSCHER, 91, Rugby, died Monday in a Rugby nursing home. (Anderson Funeral Home, Rugby)

IRENE MILLER, 85, Minot, died Monday in a Granville adult foster care center. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

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VIOLA LEE, 97, Minot, died Sunday in a Minot nursing home. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot. Visitation 2 to 6 p.m. Friday in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials are preferred to Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot.

EVELYN CHARETTE, 66, Belcourt, died Sunday in a Belcourt hospital. Funeral Friday, 10 a.m., St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Belcourt. Visitation 5 p.m., with a rosary service at 7 p.m., Thursday in the church. (Elick Funeral Home, Rolla)

GENE JASSMANN, 62, Mandan, formerly of Golden Valley, died Thursday in Mandan. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Golden Valley. (Barbot Funeral Home, Beulah)

LILLIAN SHAW, 100, Fort Totten, died Sunday in her home. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in Crow Hill Recreation Center, rural Fort Totten. Wake 5 p.m. Wednesday in the recreation center. (Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford)

PHYLLIS SANDERS, 70, Des Lacs, died Sunday in a Minot hospital. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

GARY KNUDSON, 60, Minot, died Saturday in a Minot nursing home. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

THOMAS JENSEN, 85, Dickinson, formerly of Minot, died Monday in a Bismarck hospital. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Dickinson. Visitation 2 to 7 p.m., with a rosary and vigil service at 6 p.m., in Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson.

THEODORE WOLF, 96, Hazen, died Sunday in a Hazen hospital. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, south of Mandan. Memorial service 2 p.m. Friday in Hazen City Hall. (Barbot Funeral Home, Hazen)

ANNE DUCHSCHER, 91, Rugby, died Monday in a Rugby nursing home. (Anderson Funeral Home, Rugby)

IRENE MILLER, 85, Minot, died Monday in a Granville adult foster care center. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

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GENEVIEVE KESON, 99, rural Harvey, died Sunday in a Rugby hospital. (Nelson Funeral Home, Fessenden)

BENEDICT GERLE, 87, Minot, died Friday in his son’s home. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Leo’s Catholic Church. Visitation, 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, with prayer service at 7 p.m., in Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot.

GARY KNUDSON, 60, Minot, died Saturday in a Minot nursing home. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

R.C. “CHAD” McLEOD, 94, Cando, died Saturday in a Cando senior living center. (Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home, Cando)

MARY LOU MEYER, 75, Rolette, formerly of Bisbee, died Friday in a Minot hospital. Mass of Christian Burial, 1 p.m. Thursday in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Bisbee. Visitation, 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, with prayer service at 7 p.m., in Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home, Cando.

DENNIS NEWGARD, 76, Mohall, died Thursday in his home. Funeral, 11 a.m. Wednesday in Zion Lutheran Church, Mohall. Family service, 7 p.m. Tuesday in Brose Funeral Home, Mohall. Visitation, noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.

VIOLA LEE, 97, Minot, died Sunday in a Minot nursing home. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

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LEONARD SCHOENWALD, 98, Two Harbors, Minn., formerly of Sawyer and Minot, died Tuesday in a Two Harbors nursing home. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Our Redeemer’s Church, Minot. Visitation 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

DOROTHY STEFFEN, 100, Minot, died Thursday in a Minot nursing home. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday in Bible Fellowship Church, Minot. Visitation noon to 5 p.m. Sunday in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

MILDRED AUBOL, 83, New Town, died Thursday in a Minot nursing home. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in Bethel Lutheran Church, New Town. Visitation noon to 5 p.m. Monday in Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall.

IVA WHITE, 55, New Town, died Thursday in a Minot nursing home. (Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall)

ANSON BAKER, 61, Vancouver, Wash., formerly of New Town, died Friday in a Vancouver hospital. (Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall)

MERRI JO CONNOLE, 59, Minot died in her home. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

MARY LOU MEYER, 75, Rolette, formerly of Bisbee, died Friday in a Minot hospital. (Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home, Cando)

TERRY BOE, 72, Minot, died Thursday in his home. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday in Our Redeemer’s Church, Minot. Visitation one hour prior to the service in the church. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

VIOLET STENEHJEM, 98, died Tuesday in Fargo. Memorial services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Touchmark Retirement Community, Fargo, and 11 a.m. Friday in First Lutheran Church, Watford City. Visitation 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday in Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City.

MAVIS LINDTEIGEN, 75, Turtle Lake, died Friday in a Turtle Lake hospital. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday in Trinity Lutheran Church, Turtle Lake. Visitation one hour prior to the service Sunday in the church. (Goetz Funeral Home, Turtle Lake)

RUTH KASTNER, 92, Minot, died Friday in a Minot nursing home. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

FERN REINOWSKI, 78, Anamoose, died Thursday in a Bismarck hospital. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Francis-Xavier Catholic Church, Anamoose. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Sunday in the church. (Bethke-Nelson Funeral Home, Drake.

LORRAINE PFEIFER, 84, Minot, died Friday in a Minot hospital. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

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DONNA SANDBERG, 77, Crosby, died Wednesday in a Crosby nursing home. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Crosby. Rosary and vigil prayer service 7 p.m. today in the church. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. in Stakston-Martin Funeral Home, Crosby.

RODERICK ADAMS, 58, Minot, died Tuesday in a Minneapolis hospital. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

DOROTHY STEFFEN, 100, Minot, died Thursday in a Minot nursing home. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

WILLIAM TKACHENKO JR., 93, Minot, died Oct. 7 in a Minot hospital. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in Our Savior Lutheran Church, Minot. Visitation 3 to 6 p.m. Monday in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

FERN REINOWSKI, 78, Anamoose, died Thursday in a Bismarck hospital. (Bethke-Nelson Funeral Home, Drake)

PHYLLIS THORVILSON, 90, Williston, formerly of Larimore, died Thursday in a Williston nursing home. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday in First Lutheran Church, Williston, with burial 3 p.m. Monday at United Cemetery, Tioga. Visitation 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston.

NICHOLAS HEILMAN, 84, Grand Forks, formerly of Rugby and Minot, died Wednesday in a Grand Forks nursing home. Graveside services are pending for later in October at Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot. (Amundson Funeral Home, Grand Forks)

FLORENCE FLATLA, 88, Minot, formerly of Velva and Ruso, died Wednesday in a Minot nursing home. Funeral 11 a.m. Oct. 18 in Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m., with a family service at 7 p.m., Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot. Memorials are preferred to Memory Care of Edgewood Vista, Minot.

ANGIE GORI, 69, Rock Lake, died Thursday in a Minot hospital. Private services will be held. (Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home, Cando)

PAUL BERGO, 61, Tempe, Ariz., died Sept. 26 in a Phoenix hospice center. Celebration of Life Service 10 a.m. Saturday in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot. Funeral Mass noon Saturday in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot, with fellowship to follow. Memorials are preferred to the Stand Up To Cancer.

DENNIS NEWGARD, 76, Mohall, died Thursday in his home. (Brose Funeral Home, Mohall)

D. LORRAINE TESCHER, 88, Velva, formerly of Sentinel Butte, died Monday in a Velva nursing home. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Catholic Church, Beach. Wake 6:30 p.m. today in the church. (Silha Funeral Home, Beach)

LLOYD NYGAARD, 92, Columbus, died Tuesday in a Minot hospital. Services will be held at a later date. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

TERANCE BOE, 72, Minot, died Thursday in his home. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

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FLORENCE FLATLA, 88, Minot, formerly of Velva and Ruso, died Wednesday in a Minot nursing home. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

LLOYD NYGAARD, 92, Columbus, died Tuesday in a Minot hospital. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

WILLIAM TKACHENKO JR., 93, Minot, died Tuesday in a Minot hospital. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

GERALD NEFF, 82, Turtle Lake, died Wednesday in a Turtle Lake hospital. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Trinity Lutheran Church, Turtle Lake. (Goetz Funeral Home, Turtle Lake)

THOMAS THIEFAULT, 35, Grand Forks, died Monday in a Grand Forks hospital. Funeral 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Dunseith. Wake 6 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Friday in the church. (Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau)

CARTER BOSCH, 53, Bismarck, formerly of Minot, died Tuesday in a Bismarck hospital. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday at Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

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DONALD NICE, 82, Williston, died Monday in his home. (Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston)

JEROME LITTLEWIND, 3-year-old son of LaVern Littlewind and Frances RedDay, of Fort Totten, died Oct. 1 in a Fargo hospital. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Michael’s Catholic Church, St. Michael. Wake 5 p.m. Wednesday, with rosary recitation and a prayer service at 8 p.m., Tekakwitha Center, St. Michael. (Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake)

BILL SNELSON, 87, Williston, died Saturday in a Williston nursing home. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in First Lutheran Church, Williston. Visitation 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday in Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston.

PATRICIA GOODWIN, 80, Minot, died Monday in a Minot hospital. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

DORIS STEINKE, 90, Minot, died Saturday in a Minot hospital. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Friday in St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Minot. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

HERBERT NEUHARTH, 88, McClusky, died Sunday in his home. (Hertz Funeral Home, McClusky)

LOWELL SILSETH, 86, Bismarck, formerly of Minot, died Sunday in a Bismarck nursing home. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in First Lutheran Church, Minot. Visitation 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

ARIEL HYSTAD, 22, Velva, died Sunday from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

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EDNA DANIELSON, 94, Williston, formerly of Wildrose, died Saturday in a Williston hospital. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church, Wildrose. Visitation 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston.

BILL SNELSON, 87, Williston, died Saturday in his home. (Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston)

BUD KALMBACH, 85, Minot, died Sunday in a Minot nursing home. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

LOWELL SILSETH, 86, Bismarck, formerly of Minot, died Sunday in a Bismarck nursing home. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

TILLIE SCHMALTZ, 80, Rugby, died Friday in a Rugby care center. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at Little Flower Catholic Church, Rugby. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Anderson Funeral Home, Rugby. Rosary and vigil prayer service 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

DONNA MAE O’CONNOR, 81, Jamestown, formerly of Bremen, died Saturday in a Jamestown nursing home. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday, St. John’s Catholic Church, New Rockford. Visitation 2 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, with the family gathering to receive friends at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a vigil service at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, in the Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford.

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THERESA MARTIN, 86, Grand Forks, formerly of Drake, died Thursday in a Grand Forks hospital. Funeral at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Holy Family Catholic Church, Grand Forks. Family greeting from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, with a 4:30 p.m. rosary service in the Historic Norman Funeral Home-Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel, Grand Forks.

TILLIE SCHMALTZ, 80, Rugby, died Friday in a Rugby nursing home. (Anderson Funeral Home, Rugby)

ROSE KELLER, 78, Rugby, died Friday in her home. (Anderson Funeral Home, Rugby)

RALPH SEASE, 98, McClusky, died Saturday in a Turtle Lake hospital. (Hertz Funeral Home, McClusky)

PAUL BERGO, 61, Tempe, Ariz., formerly of Minot, died Friday in a Phoenix hospice center. Celebration of life service 10 a.m. Saturday in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot. Funeral, noon Saturday in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot.

RAY DAVID, 88, Minot, died Tuesday. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. (Bismarck Funeral Home)

RUBY BAUER, 79, Minot, died Saturday in a Minot hospital. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

EUGENE BATSCH, 69, Minot, died Tuesday in a Minot hospital. Memorial service 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot. There will be no reviewal, but friends may sign a guest register from noon until the service time at the funeral home.

FRANK HILBERT, 98, New Rockford, died Friday in a New Rockford nursing home. Funeral, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Catholic Church, New Rockford. Visitation, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. Rosary service, 7 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a vigil service 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church.

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IRENE NELSON, 78, Carrington, died Thursday in her home. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday in Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Visitation one hour prior to the service Tuesday in the funeral home.

VIRGINIA BOWMAN, 74, Williston, formerly of Devils Lake, died Thursday in a Williston nursing home. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Devils Lake. Visitation 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, with a prayer service at 5 p.m., Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake.

JEROME LITTLEWIND, 3-year-old son of LaVern Littlewind and Frances RedDay, of Fort Totten, died Wednesday in a Fargo hospital. (Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake)

ADDAL STAAEL, 93, Minot, formerly of Stanley, died Monday in a Minot nursing home. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

MARGUERITE “GEN” HAGAN, 94, Williston, died Thursday in a Williston nursing home. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Williston. Vigil prayer service and rosary recitation 7 p.m. Monday at Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston. Visitation 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

CHARLOTTE GRIFFIN, 66, Minot, died Thursday in a Minot hospital. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot. Visitation 2 to 6 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

MARLYS HARTSOCH, 88, Tioga, died Friday at the Tioga Long Term Care Center. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church, Tioga. Visitation 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga, and an hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

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ALMIRA HOFFER, 84, Ryder, died Tuesday in her home. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ryder. Visitation 2 to 6 p.m. Friday in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

MARJORIE KRUCKENBERG, 73, Minot, died Saturday in a Minot nursing home. No services will be held. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

MARGARET ROTHCHILD, 95, Rugby, died Tuesday in a Rugby hospital. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rugby. Visitation from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at Niewoehner Funeral Home, Rugby.

EUGENE BATSCH, 69, Minot, formerly of Gackle, died Tuesday in a Minot hospital. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)

ESTHER MILLER, 100, formerly of Bismarck, died Tuesday in a Turtle Lake hospital. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday at Goetz Funeral Home, Washburn.

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GLADYS SVEUND, 91, Towner, died Monday in a Rugby nursing home. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, Towner. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Anderson Funeral Home, Towner.

BARBARA BURCKHARD, 92, Towner, died Sunday in a Fargo hospital. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, Towner. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, with rosary recitation and sharing of memories at 7 p.m., at Anderson Funeral Home, Towner.

MARGARET ROTHCHILD, 95, Rugby, died Tuesday in a Rugby hospital. (Niewoehner Funeral Home, Rugby)

ASHLY WHITE, 28, Bismarck, formerly of New Town, died Monday in a Bismarck hospital. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday at Johnny Bird Memorial Hall, New Town. Wake services 5 p.m. Thursday at the hall. (Thompson Funeral Home, Garrison)

ELMER STARR, 58, Chicago, formerly of White Shield, died Sunday in a Chicago hospital. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday at Ralph Wells Jr. Memorial Complex, White Shield. Wake services 5 p.m. Friday at the complex. (Thompson Funeral Home, Garrison.

ALMIRA HOFFER, 84, Ryder, died Tuesday in her home. (Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot)

GLENN GATES, 66, Mohall, died Saturday in a Minot hospital. Funeral 11 a.m. Oct. 10 in St. Jerome Catholic Church, Mohall. There will be no reviewal, but friends may sign a guest register one hour prior to the service in the church. (Brose Funeral Home, Mohall)

MARGENE FILLER, 84, Harvey, formerly of rural Anamoose, died Tuesday in a Harvey nursing home. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday in First Lutheran Church, Harvey. Visitation 2 to 7 p.m., Friday, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey.

PHYLLIS HOLTER, 83, Minot, died Monday in a Minot nursing home. (Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot)