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Ramona Lacey

Sept. 23, 1929–July 7, 2025 Stanley Ramona Ruth Peterson was born on the family farm near Sanish, North Dakota, on September 23, 1929, to Elgin and Celia (Benson) Peterson. She graduated from Sanish High School in 1947 and then attended beauty school in Fargo, North Dakota. Ramona used her skills for many years to cut and style hair for family members, friends, and residents of the New Town Nursing Home. On October 17, 1948, Ramona married John Lacey at her parents’ home. Aside from a brief period living in California, they made their home in the Sanish and New Town area, where ...

Rollin Rogness

Jan 23, 1933-July 12, 2025 Minot Reverend Rollin Rogness passed away on July 12, 2025 at the age of 92. Rollin was born on January 23, 1933 in Joice, Iowa the son of Henry and Luella (Brua) Rogness. The experience of growing up on the farm shaped his life and ministry. He married his ...

Naomi Turmon

Sept. 5, 1980-July 12, 2025 Minot Naomi “Nay” Chantelle (Moe) Turmon, 44, of Minot passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, surrounded by her children and loved ones. Naomi was born September 5, 1980 to Becky (Greg) Odell and JR (Val) Richardson. She was raised by her ...

Linda Ordiway

April 10, 1947-July 9, 2025 Minot Linda Ordiway, 78, Minot, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, July 21, 2025, at 10:30 am at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Minot. Inurnment: Rosehill ...

Donene Gjellstad

March 26, 1961-July 12, 2025 Bismarck Donene “Neeno” K. Gjellstad, 64, Bismarck, formerly of Velva, ND, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 12, 2025, in her home. Donene Kay “Neeno” Lutman was born March 26, 1961, in Carrington, ND, a daughter of Gerald and Lois (Presser) ...

LeRoy Anderson

April 26, 1944-July 13, 2025 Minot LeRoy Anderson, 81, Minot, ND, formerly of Ryder, ND, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, in his home in Minot. Funeral: Friday, July 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Ryder Community Center, #40 6th Ave West, Ryder, ND. Interment: St. Bridget’s Cemetery, ...