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Wayne Pullen

April 4, 1931-April 26, 2026 Fort Walton Beach, Flor. Wayne Gerald Pullen of Fort Walton Beach FL and formerly of Stave Township, passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2026. Wayne was born on April 4, 1931, in Donnybrook, North Dakota to Ira and Inez (Gandrud) and raised on the family farm. He graduated from Stanley high school in 1949, graduated from UND and Marquette University, enjoyed a 34 year career in the Air Force assigned to various worldwide postings, and retired in 1988 as a full Colonel. He will be remembered for his devotion to family and his North Dakota roots, ...

Russell Weeks

Oct. 29, 1948-May 23, 2026 Minot Russell Weeks, 77, Minot, died Saturday, May 23, 2026 in a Minot hospital from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Russell was born October 29, 1948, in St. Albans City, VT to Glenn and Fostine (Rydea) Weeks. He grew up and received his education ...

Eileen Masters

July 7, 1937-May 17, 2026 Minot Eileen Elisabeth Masters, 88, of Minot, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, of natural causes, surrounded by a lifetime of love and memories that will carry on in the hearts of all who knew her. Born on July 7, 1937, in Stranraer, Scotland, ...

Bonnie Brekke

April 25, 1938-May 25, 2026 Voltaire Bonnie Brekke, 88, Voltaire and formerly of Minot passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026 in a Minot hospital from complications related to pneumonia surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie Adelgunde Schook was born on April 25, 1938 in Minot, ND ...

Benjamin Watts

Aug. 11, 2026-May 23, 2026 Minot Benjamin “Ben” Watts, 19, Minot, passed away, May 23, 2026, in his home. Benjamin “Ben” Jacob Watts was born August 11, 2006, son of Matthew Watts and Sarah (Lafontaine) Gallas, in Minot, ND. He was raised and educated in Minot attending Bel Air ...

JoAnn Johnson

Aug. 21, 1949-May 20, 2026 Rugby JoAnn Johnson, the daughter of Ed and Helen (Mosser) Hilzendager was born on August 21, 1949 in Rugby, North Dakota. She died peacefully under the care of her family and hospice on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at her home in Rugby. JoAnn met the love of her life, ...