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Samir I. Farah

Sept. 25, 1938-May 20, 2024 Minot Dr. Samir I. Farah, 85, of Minot, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024, in Maple Grove, MN. Samir embraced a life filled with tight-knit family bonds and a deep-rooted passion for medicine. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a humble servant to his patients in northwestern North Dakota and dedicated teacher to students and residents at the University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Samir is survived by his wife, Hanzada; daughters, Ronda (Kellen) and Rina; grandchildren, Lilah and Gavin; ...

Donna Kress

April 25,1931-June 2, 2024 Minot Donna Kress, 93, formerly of Minot, Crosby and Fortuna, died Sunday, June 2, 2024 in a Bismarck nursing home. Donna Mae was born on April 25, 1931 in Noonan, ND to Edwin and Agnes (Olson) Titterud. She was raised and educated at rural schools in the Noonan area, graduated from Crosby High School in 1949 and attended the University of Northern Montana – Havre. As a young adult she was employed at a clothing store in Crosby. Donna married Russell E. Kress on May 24, 1951 in Camp Rucker, Alabama where Russell was stationed with the U.S. ...

Orlyn Lovelien

Feb. 12, 1932-June 1, 2024 Minot Orlyn Lovelien, 92, Minot, formerly of Turtle Lake, was reunited with his wife, Marjorie, in His heavenly home, Saturday, June 1, 2024. Orlyn Odell was born February 12, 1932 in Whitehall, Wisconsin the son of Adolph and Sylvia “Katherine” (Springmeyer) Lovelien. He was raised and educated in Turtle Lake, ND and assisted with the family farm. Orlyn moved to Minot, where he worked at a feed elevator store. On September 6, 1957 he enlisted in the US Army Reserves where he honorably served until March 5, 1958. Following his discharge he ...

John Charles “Jack” Cvancara

April 8, 1936-June 2, 2024 Ross John Charles (Jack) Cvancara, 88, of Ross, ND, passed away on June 2, 2024 at Mountrail County Medical Center in Stanley, ND. Jack was born April 8, 1936 to Joe and Antonia (Slemin) Cvancara at the family farm south of Ross, ND. Jack was the 5th of 10 children. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Ross and Palermo, and graduated from Ross High School in 1953. On June 7th 1955 he volunteered for the US Army and proudly served his country from 1955-1957 when he was honorably discharged. While in the army he was stationed at Fort ...

Linda Thomas

Sept. 25, 1950-Dec. 4, 2023 Harvey Linda Thomas, 73 of Harvey, ND passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at a Harvey hospital. Committal services will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, ND. Chad Thomas invites those attending to gather before the service between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024 at EverSpring Suites, 180 East Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND. Linda was born on September 25, 1950 in Bismarck, ND to the late John and Esther (Kurle) Hausauer. She is survived by her son Chad; granddaughter, ...

Bonnie Vendsel

July 22, 1953- May 29, 2024 Olympia, Wash. Bonnie Vendsel, age 70, of Olympia WA, passed away on May 29, 2024. She was born on July 22, 1953 along with her twin sister, Brenda, to Dale and Jean (Whetter) Vendsel. Bonnie graduated from Lansford High School in 1971, and later from Akers ...