Gwendolyn V. Askim, age 97 of Park River, ND passed away on Sunday June 7, 2026 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.
Funeral services will be on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Park River. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Hoff Lutheran Cemetery of rural Adams, ND. 

Raymond J. Eastman
May 17, 1954 — June 4, 2026
Cavalier

​Raymond J. Eastman, 72, of Cavalier, ND passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Heather’s House in Fargo, ND. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held one hour before the time of services. Burial will be held in the Hallson Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Pembina County Historical Society, Borg Home, Pembina County Fair, or charity of your choice.
Raymond was born the only child of Andrew and Amity (Porter) Eastman on May 17, 1954. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Cavalier, graduating in 1973. Ray then continued his education at Lake Region College in Devils Lake, ND, before returning to the farm.
Things he enjoyed were spending time at the Pembina County Fair, Pioneer Machinery Show and Museum, taking rides for ice cream, and visiting with friends. Raymond also spent many hours tending his cattle, putting up haystacks, walking the land, and starting his own Christmas tree farm after working at Pages Pines. He was a member of the former First United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Amity, grandparents, Ira and Jennie Porter, and Barney and Christine Eastman, several aunts, uncles, and many cousins.

Michael B. Brandvold, age 61 of Edinburg, North Dakota passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Maple View Memory Care of Grand Forks.
Michael Bruce Brandvold was born March 13, 1965 to the late Burvett and Gloria (Mosolf) Brandvold in Park River, ND. He was raised in rural Edinburg on the family farm and attended Edinburg Public Schools. After graduation, Mike began working for area farmers. He loved the land and loved Walsh County. Through the years he farmed, worked for Consolidated Waste, Park River Implement, and spent the last 14 years at Melland Farms, until his health forced him to retire.
Mike loved the outdoors, loved hunting, and snowmobiling. He loved being social and took every opportunity to visit with family, friends, and neighbors. Mike had perfected the “Midwestern Goodbye”, he made sure those leaving knew how much he appreciated them visiting. When he got promoted to grandpa, he took his role seriously and cherished his time with Bentley, Tenley, Miley, Charlie, and Sawyer.
Mike is survived by his children Nikki (Brad) Pokrzywinski, Dahlen, ND; Jordan (Erin) Loewen, Park River, ND, and Austin (Jo) Brandvold, Fargo, ND; grandchildren: Bentley, Tenley, and Miley Pokrzywinski and Charlie and Sawyer Loewen; siblings: Dale (Sue Mairs), Wayne (Barbara), Bonnie Nowell, and brother-in-law Todd Deibert. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jody, brother Ronald, infant brother Richard, and brother-in-law James Nowell. 
Memorial services will be on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church of Edinburg, ND. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at Odalen Lutheran Cemetery of rural Edinburg.

Dolf H. Oldenburg, age 64 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at the Unity Hospital of Grafton, ND.
Dolf H. Oldenburg was born September 7, 1961 in Dickinson, ND the son of the late Louis and Carol (Spore) Oldenburg. He graduated from Valley City High School in 1980 and from Valley City State College with a degree in Architectural Engineering and an Associate’s Degree in Art. Following his education he worked for the Barnes County Sheriff Department. He later attended the North Dakota Highway Patrol Academy. Following his training he was stationed in Grafton, ND and worked out of Grafton until retiring in 2015. Dolf was united in marriage to Luann Ringsak on December 12, 2015. The couple continued to make their home in Grafton.
He was a member of the Grafton Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Luann of Grafton, his son, Aaron (Sarah) Oldenburg, Drayton, ND; three daughters; his sister, Kit Burden, Wyoming; nieces Kate and Jessie both of Wyoming; his brother-in-law, Marnell (Nancy) Ringsak, Bismarck, ND and their children: Kate (Ryan), Seattle, WA; Laura (Ilija), Bismarck, ND; and Erik of Boseman, MT. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Grafton Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Tuesday for one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at the Grafton Lutheran Cemetery.

Daniel A. Daley, age 75 of Park River, North Dakota passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.
Daniel Ardell Daley was born August 21, 1950, in Grafton, North Dakota, the son of the late Ardell and Mary (Ganyo) Daley. He attended school in Grafton, graduated from the Walsh County Agricultural School in 1968, and attended NDSU. He began working for Polar Communications in 1970 and continued there until his retirement in February 2006. Daniel was united in marriage to Sandra Pokrzywinski on June 17, 1972, at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Hoople. The couple made their home in Park River, where they raised their family.
He was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Park River and a dedicated member of the Park River Volunteer Fire Department, serving his community since 1976.
Dan loved his family tremendously and shared a special bond with his brother, Tim. Whether they were planting potatoes and corn, cruising the back roads, or tackling a project, the two were rarely far apart. They always seemed to find something that needed to be fixed.
You could often find Dan at the Eastside enjoying a cup of coffee or a cold beer, and a good conversation with friends. He never passed up the opportunity to visit and was known for telling stories—often the same stories more than once—but somehow, they were just as entertaining every time he told them.
Dan loved the outdoors, especially hunting season and fishing trips with friends. He also looked forward to making deer bologna and summer sausage, a tradition that brought family and friends together.
Dan enjoyed spending time with all his kids and grandkids (especially playing cards). He was always willing to lend a helping hand or answer the many questions that came his way. He loved the time he spent at the lake with his family and appreciated the opportunity to travel, go camping or attend car shows. Dan and Sandy enjoyed spending time together on trips to the casino, where he accompanied her to bingo and occasionally took in a concert.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Sandra Daley, Park River, ND; his children, Scott (Shelly Dub) Daley, Pisek, ND; Trish (John) Dukek, West Fargo, ND; Trudy (Jeremy) Boelter, Moorhead, MN; Jon Daley, Park River, ND; and Shawn (Shelby) Daley, Fargo, ND; his grandchildren, Jessica, Nevin, Cody, Kailey, Kristin, Erica, Xander, Autumn, Ava, Liam, Hayden, Annabelle, Mackenzie, Landon, and Serena; three great-grandchildren; siblings, Jim (Renae) Daley, Park River, ND; Kathy Wilmer, Park River, ND; Tim (Cheryl) Daley, Park River, ND; and Renee Ortado, Greeley, CO; brother-in-law, Randy (Sue) Pokrzywinski, Walker, MN; sister-in-law, Lori Meske, Hillsboro, ND; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ardell and Mary Daley; Sandra’s parents, Walter and Mildred Pokrzywinski; and brother-in-law, Wayne Pokrzywinski.
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Memorial Services will be Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Park River, ND. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7:00 P.M. at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Park River. Friends may call at the church on Friday for one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Hoople, ND.

Colleen Elizabeth Lyne
(née Moore)
December 24, 1939 - June 1, 2026


Colleen Elizabeth Lyne (née Moore) of Morden, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at the age of 86, with her family by her side.


She leaves behind her sister Diane; sisters-in-law Pat, Rowena, Lynn, Sheryle, and Elaine; brothers-in-law Mervin and Joe; along with many cherished extended family members and dear friends.


Colleen was predeceased by her loving husband, Bill; her parents, Si and Irene Moore; her parents-in-law, Fred and Mary Lyne; and her siblings Jim, John, Elaine, and Michael.


Born on December 24, 1939, on the family farm in Pilot Mound, Manitoba, Colleen was the daughter of Si and Irene Moore and grew up alongside her siblings Jim, John, Elaine, Diane, and Michael. Her passion for teaching began early—so early, in fact, that at just 16, before completing Grade 12, she accepted her first teaching position on permit at Star Mound School in 1955. After completing her education, she graduated from the Manitoba Teachers’ College in 1960 and began what would become a lifelong and deeply meaningful career in education.


In 1965, at the Foresters Dance Hall in Pilot Mound, she met the love of her life, William Frederick “Bill” Lyne. They were married on July 2, 1966, at St. Andrew’s on the Red in Lockport, Manitoba. Together, they built a life rooted in love, adventure, and unwavering devotion to one another.


Committed to lifelong learning, Colleen continued her education while teaching, ultimately earning her Master’s degree in Education in 1982—an achievement of which she was immensely proud. She taught in various schools across Manitoba, in Europe, and even in St. Vincent, touching the lives of countless students wherever she went. To Colleen, teaching was never just a profession—it was her calling.


Colleen and Bill made their home in Pilot Mound in the early 1970s before moving to Morden in 1978, where they settled first on Parkview Place and later into the home she cherished for the rest of her life. In January 1990, at the age of 50, Colleen suffered a stroke that would shape the years to come. Through every challenge, her strength, resilience, and determination shone through. With Bill’s steadfast love and advocacy, she maintained her independence and remained in her home, supported by her family, dedicated care providers, and nursing staff.


Together, Colleen and Bill traveled extensively, creating treasured memories in destinations such as Hawaii, Alaska, and New Zealand. After Bill’s passing in 2021, Colleen’s world changed profoundly, and she grew increasingly reliant on the support around her. In 2022, she met Sara, who became not only a caregiver but a trusted companion and dear friend. Sara’s presence brought comfort, dignity, and joy to Colleen’s daily life.


Colleen had a deep appreciation for the simple pleasures. She delighted in visits from her friends, especially Meno and Judy, always insisting the “good dishes” be brought out for company. She found joy in watching the birds and bunnies outside her window and kept a careful eye on Bill’s rhubarb patch. Many peaceful hours were spent in her sunroom, listening to her favorite music, browsing her iPad, and keeping up with loved ones while searching for new recipes to try.


She took great pride in her home and her appearance and was known for her grace, positivity, and quiet strength. Despite the challenges she faced, Colleen was not one to complain. Instead, she chose gratitude, dignity, and perseverance.


Even in the face of her own health struggles, Colleen continued to give back. She remained devoted to helping children improve their reading and language skills, celebrating every small success with genuine joy. Her belief in the potential of others never wavered.


Colleen was deeply proud of her extended family and took great interest in their lives, dreams, and accomplishments. In 2023, she established the Bill and Colleen Lyne Scholarship, reflecting her lifelong commitment to education. She also supported numerous community initiatives, including contributions to the new Echocardiogram Suite at Boundary Trails Health Centre, as well as organizations such as Star Mound School, the Friendship Centre, and the Legion.


Colleen’s life was one of compassion, resilience, and generosity. She was, in every sense, a teacher for life—leaving a lasting legacy in the hearts of those who knew her and in the many lives she touched.