John Thomas Daeley
Oct 23, 2026
SHERWOOD - John Thomas Daeley, 77, of Sherwood, died Friday, October 23, 2026, at a Minot hospital, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and brother and sister-in-law.
He was born October 5, 1949, in Kenmare, to Warren “Bud” and Florence (Bergerson) Daeley. He grew up on a farm west of Sherwood and attended and graduated from Sherwood High School in 1968. ...
Merlyn Jason "Mick" Smette
Oct 18, 2026
UPHAM – Merlyn Jason “Mick” Smette, 85, Minot, formerly of Upham, died Sunday, October 18, 2026, at a Minot nursing home, surrounded by his family.
He was born November 22, 1940, in Rugby, the son of Melvin and Ada (Brandt) Smette. He attended school in Upham. He moved to Albany, OR, where he worked as a sheet metal worker. His hobby...
Sharlene Mildred Greek
Oct 14, 2026
MOHALL – Sharlene Mildred Greek, 90, Mohall, died Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at her home.
She was born November 22, 1935, in Mohall, to John and Adrie (Ekstrom) Smith. She graduated from Mohall High School in 1954 and attended Bismarck Hospital School of Nursing.
Sharlene married the love of her life, Harold Greek, son of Amelia and Lacy Greek, on March 15,...
Melvin Daniel Popinga
Oct 9, 2026
TOLLEY - Melvin Daniel “Bud” Popinga, 93, lovingly known as Mel or Bud, of rural Donnybrook and Minot, passed away in his sleep on Friday, October 9, 2026, at his home at Somerset Court.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather/Opi, great-grandfather, farmer and a man of faith, Mel lived a life defined by hard work, perseverance, generosity, and an unwavering love for...
Evelyn Ada Irgens
Sep 27, 2026
Evelyn Ada Irgens, 90, rural Kenmare, died Sunday, September 27, 2026, at a Minot hospital.
She was born April 10, 1936, on the family farm near Donnybrook to Adolph and Angeline (Krull) Olson. She was raised on the farm and attended Donnybrook school. The family moved to rural Tolley in the late 1950s.
Evelyn married Martin Irgens on April 8, 1971, in...
Genhard Allen Holen
Sep 24, 2026
Genhard Allen Holen was born on June 7, 1941, in Loraine to Andrew and Pearl (Hegdahl) Holen. He was the third of five children in the Holen family: Mavis, Ardis, Curt and Dave. Genhard went to early elementary school in Landa and moved to Souris at a young age. He spent his childhood in Souris enjoying time with his siblings...
Dale Burton Keller
Sep 19, 2026
Dale Burton Keller, age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at his home with his family at his side.
Dale was raised in Lansford and graduated from Lansford High School in 1975, where he was active in baseball and basketball. Dale was the beloved son of Clarence “Clutch” and Gloria (Bennes) Keller, leaving behind a lifetime of memories,...
Gloria Beverly Hanson
Aug 29, 2026
MOHALL - Gloria Beverly Hanson, formerly Elven, 103, of Mohall, died Saturday, August 29, 2026, at a Minot nursing home. She was born on February 14, 1923, in Coteau, ND, to Ingel and Mildred (Hagen) Elven. She was raised in Columbus, ND, where she completed her schooling. On April 26, 1943, Gloria married Lloyd Hanson in Coeur d’Alene, ID, while Lloyd...
LaVonne Osterberg
Aug 10, 2026
TOLLEY – LaVonne Osterberg, 76, Tolley, died Monday, August 10, 2026, at a Kenmare hospital. She was born October 1, 1949, in Winnemucca, NV, to James and Eva (Bianchi) Bruce. She was raised in Austin, NV, and later Battle Mountain, NV, where she graduated from high school. She worked at a fast-food restaurant, then worked many years as a butcher at...
Luilla Annette Lusty
Aug 9, 2026
Luilla Annette Lusty, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, with family by her side at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living Center in Minot, ND.
Luilla (Lu) was born in Hoople, ND, to Lucy (Swanberg) and Malcolm McLennan on December 31, 1930. Lu was raised in Hoople and graduated from Hoople High School. While in high school she enjoyed basketball,...
Irene Carlson
Aug 4, 2026
Irene Carlson, 103, of Maxbass, entered the presence of Jesus on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Trinity Nursing Home, Minot. Irene Esther Carlson was born September 19, 1922, to Gustav and Louise (Kraus) Pankow near Butte. She attended rural school at Byersville School No. 2, then spent three years at Butte High before graduating from Velva Agricultural High School. She later...
Deanna Faye Olson
Aug 3, 2026
MOHALL – Deanna Faye Olson, 62, Mohall, died Monday, August 3, 2026, at her home. She was born November 3, 1963, in Cando, to Harley and Judith (Bjornson) Reed. She was raised in Edgeley, and in 1980, moved to Maddock. She graduated from Maddock High School in 1982. She attended Minot State University majoring in nursing, then transferred to Jamestown...
Eileen Joann Schuppan
Jun 16, 2026
LANSFORD – Eileen Schuppan, 84, Bottineau, formerly of Newburg and Westhope, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at a Bottineau nursing home.
Eileen Schuppan was born on March 10, 1942, to Melvin and Lila (Blowers) Helgeson on the homestead of John Lee, in Lansford. At age one, Eileen and family moved to the Helgeson family homestead northeast of Lansford. Eileen attended Montrose...
Barbara Jane Glessing
May 5, 2026
MOHALL – Barbara “Barb” Jane Glessing, 77, Mohall, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at a Minot hospital.
She was born April 6, 1949, in Minot, to Palmer “Speed” and Hazel (Eldred) Asheim. She was raised in Mohall and graduated from Mohall High School in 1968. She attended Beauty School in Minot before moving to Minneapolis where she worked at Dayton’s...
Todd Erick Johnson
May 3, 2026
SHERWOOD – Todd Erick Johnson, 64, Sherwood, died Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Sherwood.He was born June 30, 1961, in Mohall to Erick and Evelyn (Neubauer) Johnson. He was raised on the family farm southeast of Sherwood and graduated from Sherwood High School in 1980. He farmed and ranched with his father in Eden Valley Township of Renville County. He...
Margaret Ellanora "Peggy" Sprague
Apr 28, 2026
MANFRED - Margaret “Peggy” Sprague, 96, formerly of Manfred, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at a Velva care center. Margaret Ellanora Renden was born February 7, 1930, in Manfred, to Jens and Marie (nee Hedahl) Renden. Peggy attended school through the 8th grade in Manfred and 9th grade in Fessenden. She was unwell due to toxic goiter and spent several weeks...
Allen Lee Dissette
Apr 26, 2026
MOHALL – Allen Lee Dissette departed this world on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the age of 64, at his home in Mohall. He was born (or according to him, was found on a hay pile) on June 29, 1961, in Rugby, to Eugene and Maxine (Anklam) Dissette. He grew up on the family farm and nicknamed the cows after characters...
Arlan Clifford Wenstad
Apr 2, 2026
LANSFORD – Arlan Clifford Wenstad, 79, Lansford, died Thursday, April 2, 2026, at a Bottineau nursing home. He was born October 4, 1946, in Bottineau County, to Oscar and Elberta (Andersen) Wenstad, and was raised in the Turtle Mountains. He was the oldest of eight children. He was educated in a small country school in Willow Lake, and later in Dunseith....
Holly Lynne Peterson
Mar 31, 2026
MOHALL - Holly Lynne Peterson, 43, Mohall, died Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at her childhood home in Minot under the care of her family and friends.
Holly was born on a frosty morning, December 11, 1982, in Minot, to Jim and Bonnie (Nelson) Ripplinger. From a young age, she was known for her kind and caring spirit, her love of animals,...
Carol Joanne Clark
Mar 26, 2026
SHERWOOD – Carol Joanne Clark, 86, Sherwood, died Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her home. She was born December 29, 1939, on the family farm near Westhope, to George and Ruth (Talcott) Sandy. She attended country school through seventh grade and graduated from Westhope High School in 1958. The family owned a restaurant and hotel in Westhope where she worked...
