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Obituaries

Rodney Selfors

Rodney Selfors, 94, Minot, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in his home. Rodney Dietrich Selfors was born on November 28, 1931 in Minot, ND to Nels and Signy (Berg) Selfors. He was brought into God’s Kingdom through baptism on July 1, 1932 and confirmed his faith in Jesus Christ on May ...

Kathryn Tofteland

Kathryn Tofteland, 77, Minot, died Friday, December 19, 2025, in a Garrison hospital. Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church, Minot. To view a livestream or share memories and condolences, access her obituary at www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com. Visitation: ...

Harvey Fitchner

March 16, 1943-Dec. 17, 2025 Portal Harvey Fitchner, 82, Portal, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in a Minot Hospital. Harvey was born on March 16, 1943, in Bottineau, ND to August and Lillian (Brandt) Fitchner. He was raised and educated in Kramer, ND. Harvey married Sandra Schei on ...

Norman Backes

Aug. 5, 1937-Dec. 12, 2025 Fargo Norman John Backes passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at the age of 88, having lived a life of autonomy, dignity, and purpose right up until cancer cut short the life he was loath to leave. His last words were a whispered “I love you”. Born in ...

Merrill Rodin

Aug. 5, 1933-Dec. 14, 2025 Kenmare Merrill Rodin, 92, Kenmare, ND, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Trinity Hospital in Kenmare. Merrill Dalhart Rodin was born August 5, 1933, in Kenmare, North Dakota to Joseph Emmanuel Rodin and Alma Sophia (Ekstrom) Rodin. He attended school ...

Myrtice Bailey

June 1, 1944-Dec. 14, 2025 Rugby Myrtice Elaine Bailey, the daughter of Albert and Dorothy (Solie) Livedalen was born on June 1, 1944 in Rugby, North Dakota. She died on Sunday, December 14th, 2025 at the age of 81 years at her home in rural Towner, North Dakota. On July 1, 1966, she was ...