Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Tekakwitha Center, St. Michael ND with a time of Prayer and Remembrance at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Tekakawitha Center with burial in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery.
Raymond B. “Joe” Windy Boy, 48 of the Spirit Lake Nation and Standing Rock ND passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center in Minot ND.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Tekakwitha Center, St. Michael ND with a time of Prayer and Remembrance at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Tekakawitha Center with burial in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery.
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Private graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Morden. Viewing will be from 1PM-8PM on Tuesday November 2, 2021 at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden. Donations may be made in Anne's memory to Tabor Home Inc. Sylvia B. Gilbraith, 79 of Crary ND. With immense sadness we announce the death of Sylvia Blanche Gilbraith on October 27th of complications due to Covid. Sylvia was born in Devils Lake on June 2, 1942 to John H. Gilbraith and Blanche M. (Link) Gilbraith. She was the ninth of ten children. She attended school in Crary, graduating from Crary High School in 1960. She attended Mayville State College where she received her Standard Degree in Teaching. Sylvia began her teaching career at the elementary school in Northwood. After a year, she moved to Tower, Minnesota and continued to teach elementary school. She met Daniel Cypher in Tower and they married in 1969. She was stepmother to Daniel’s two girls Debbie and Diane until they divorced. She returned to Crary and taught at the Crary Elementary School. After retiring from teaching, she worked for Joe’s Custom Painting Service, enjoying painting interior and exterior jobs. She lovingly cared for her mother during her illness until Blanche passed. After her mother’s passing, she remained on the family farm. Sylvia enjoyed playing adult women’s softball and walking with her brothers and nephews during hunting season. She loved to laugh and had a great sense of humor. She rode horses on the farm, her favorites being Goldie and Ranger. She enjoyed music and singing as her nieces played the piano. Sylvia was a member of the choir at First Lutheran Church in Crary. Her funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Gilbertson Funeral Home in Devils Lake with Reverend Lyle Belleque, Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in the Crary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. She is survived by three of her sisters, Marge Koch of Windom, Minnesota, LaVina (Blair) Burner of Bellevue, Washington, and Carolyn Held of Minot; and by three of her brothers, Max (Jane) Gilbraith of Fargo, Laurin Gilbraith of Grand Forks, and Leon Gilbraith of Grand Forks, sister-in-law Shirley Gilbraith, Grand Forks, as well as many, many nieces and nephews. Sylvia is also survived by longtime friends Dolores Stenseth, Sandra Maloney, Sandie Schanilec and Alan Smith. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, sister June Braaten, brothers Dave and Glen Gilbraith, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Carolyn Gilbraith, Carol Gilbraith, Joan Gibraith, Jimmy Braaten, John Koch and Kenneth Held. Cards may be sent to Nicole Shjerve at 3344 Crown Cove, Grand Fork, North Dakota 58201.
Felix R. “Handsome” Black, 19 of Newtown ND and the Spirit Lake Nation passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 in Newtown. The Wake for Felix will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the Fort Totten Recreation Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. The procession to Fort Totten will leave at 4:00 p.m. from City Plaza, Devils Lake. Funeral Services will be at the Recreation Center on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Felix Ryan, son of Sheldon R. Black Sr. and Monica Baker was born on June 30, 2002 at Devils Lake ND. He grew up on the Spirit Lake Nation, attending school at Four Winds until the fall of 2021 when he attended Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College in Newtown. Felix loved playing basketball and spent many hours teaming up with friends at the Fort Berthold Recreation Center to play the game. He enjoyed listening to “his music” and spending time of friends. Handsome loved his family most of all. While living on the Spirit Lake Nation, he did everything he could to help his Grandma Donna battle her health and mobility issues. After her passing, he moved to Newtown to be with his special auntie Shiann Youngbird and her special friend Chris Montclair. Most people thought of Felix as a quiet, shy young man, but not when he was with Shiann. He was a “social butterfly”. He loved anytime family gathered together, especially time with his brothers and sisters. His family was so important to him. He loved them with all his heart. Handsome is gone from our lives, but not from our hearts and memories. He will be forever missed and forever loved. Those left to mourn his passing include his mother Monica Baker; sisters and brothers Destanee Black, Sheldon Black Jr., Dannee Baker, Donnell Baker, Jazzlynn Straus and Skyleight Jetty, half brothers Reginal Black and Jeremiah Black; grandpas and grandmas Florestine and Kenneth Dunn, Carol Black, Boyce Baker, Sharon and Perry Mudgett, Charlie YellowWolf; great grandparents Evangeline White, James Baker and Audrey McArthur; aunts and uncles Glenda Shiann (Chris) Youngbird, Robin (Robbie) Severance, Cheyenne WhiteTail, Tristan DeMarce, Nicole DeMarce, Joe (Cara) Cavanaugh, Brandon Black, Elmer (Yolanda) White Jr., Kyle White, Kris White, Richard (Samantha) Cavanaugh, Ira Jones, Crystal White, Kathy White, Krista (Sage) White, Kristy White, Denise White, Angelita White, Simone White, Simona White and Jen White; special cousins Kaimber Ramsey, Eastyn Ramsey, Oaklynn Ramsey, Sunshyne Montclair, SkyRose Charging, Gunner Severance, Phoenix Severance, Nolan Standish; special friend Trina and many other dear relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his dad, Sheldon, grandparents Donna Whitetail, Elmer White Sr., Pamela Baker, Charles and Evelyn Black Jr., Dorothy and Byron Whitetail, Meredith Baker, aunt Danielle Lawrence, uncle Patrick White and AJ Star and many special relatives to welcome him home to Heaven. Active Pallbearers will be Evan Black, Anferney Black, Dantae WhiteTail, Chris Montclair, Dave WhiteTail, Teigan Grant, Henry Sheppo Jr. and Nolan Standish. Honorary Pallbearers are Richard WhiteTail, Derek Herman, Megan Black, Nicole DeMarce, Sharon Mudgett, Ethan Malnourie, Alice McKinney, Aydn Hoisington, Kianna Montclair, Tayah Grant, Clavin DuBois Jr., Thunder Bear, Kaydence LittleOwl. Private funeral service will be held at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden with interment to follow at Southside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Abe Penner 1929 ~ 2021 Abe Penner formerly from Killarney and recently from Roseau River went to be with the Lord Oct.25 2021. He was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Elizabeth Penner, his wife Liese Penner, his brothers John, Jake, and Dave Penner, and one grandson in 1986. Abe was born on the family farm south of Killarney on Sept.5 1929. He grew up on the farm with his 6 brother’s and one sister. Abe’s sister Susan recalls Abe running away from home. He went all the way to his grandparent’s home which was at least 2 kilometres away. She also remembers him as being the best biscuit maker at home. Abe’s younger brother Edward remembers when there parents weren’t home, Abe was the cook. He also recalls the time his dad bought more land. The land his dad purchased had an old house on it. Ed and Abe packed up some food and headed over to the newly purchased land. They stayed there 3 days. They stayed in that old house that was inhabited by mice. He can’t remember the work they did there. And when he was asleep he didn’t have to worry what the mice were up to. Alfred, Abe’s youngest brother recalls that Abe and he cleaned the barn together behind the cows. He also remembers how he and Abe rode horses together. Abe would ride the big work horse. And he would ride the smaller horse. Abram Penner married Liese Pauls on November 1 1958. They farmed in Killarney for many years. Abe was the father of 4 girls. Anne Worms, Louise Boonngum, Kathy Penner, and Rosalyn Penner and 3 boys Ken Penner, Tim Penner, Mark Penner. Also grandpa to 8 grandchildren. Abe worked on the field all day, then milked the cows and fed the chickens. He loved his children and all the foster children that came to our home. As children we would go to pick up stones from the field. We’d get to ride in the tractors bucket. I also remember another job that required the whole family. Picking up potatoes as Dad cultivated them up. After all of dads children grew up and left the farm he remained there. Anne and I would bring our children to the farm. Anne would bring Adam and Derek in the spring to stay for a week. And I would bring Samantha, Andrew, and Geoffrey. We did this for many years. They had a great time. I have pictures of them climbing on the roof of dad’s barn. Of course dad’s dog had to join them on the roof. When I asked the children what they remembered about time spent with grandpa. Samantha said she remembered spending time on the farm. Andrew recalls riding in the bucket of grandpa’s tractor. Geoffrey remembers when they spent the night at the farm they slept in the attic, and for evening snack grandpa gave them soda crackers and butter, and water served from the fridge in mason jars, which tasted of well water. He also recalls grandpa sitting at the head of a large table holding the youngest child and helping him eat. Adam remembers grandpa teaching him to drive his standard truck. He also remembers the evening snack of soda crackers and butter. Derek remembers spring break spent on the farm with grandpa. He also enjoyed seeing grandpa ride his bike. Michelle (Derek’s wife) also enjoyed seeing grandpa ride his bike and swing on the swing. Another fond memory is when grandpa gave her mittens he had made. Nicole’s favourite memory is being on the farm and helping grandpa feed the animals. Also when she stayed there with him for a week on summer break. He tried to teach her how to drive his truck. She states I nearly crashed into a tree and I was so scared after, but he told me to keep going. One of Maria‘s best memories of grandpa is of him coming every week to play with them. And sometimes for a real treat she says we could go back to his farm with him to spend the afternoon. Abram says grandpa taught him how to ride a bike. He remembers going to his place and driving the pickup or tractor around. And he played many games of Uno or Rummikub with grandpa. When Mark and Esther moved to Cartwright. Grandpa would go there fairly frequently to play with Maria and Abram. Mark remembers the children putting a lawn chair on the wagon and getting grandpa to sit on the lawn chair. Then they paraded him down the street. Grandpa would also take the children to the park. He’d also jump on trampoline with them. Maria would pretend to be the teacher and grandpa would be her student. Mark and Esther moved to Roseau River. Shortly after grandpa moved there as well to be closer to Marks family and Tim who lived outside of Steinbach. When grandpa moved to Roseau River he was around 84. He would help Mark with work at his place. Grandpa started clearing land on his property shortly after moving there. He enjoyed pushing over trees with his tractor and digging the rocks out of the ground with one of his tractors. At one time he had 7 tractors. Well he needed them. He used 3 alone for haying. We enjoyed visiting him and he enjoyed showing us all the progress he was making on clearing the land. He enjoyed the work. He rented out land that he cleared. He kept a garden and at some point he also had chickens. Dad would make bread with his bread maker. He used his own bread recipe. It was good bread. For bedtime snack he made pancakes. Winters were long for him. He would knit slippers and mittens giving them to his children, grandchildren and even donating the extra ones. He enjoyed reading books on farm history. He loved playing board games. He would even play on his own. Or he would play sorry with Rosalyn on the phone. Geoffrey liked how he organized his metal by hanging it on the outside of the barn. Rosalyn went to see dad on sept. 27 and on sept 28th he felt sick. Rosalyn brought dad to Winnipeg on October 4th. He was not improving. So he went to urgent care and from there was transferred to St. Boniface and on October 15th he was transferred to Steinbach hospital. He was allowed some visitors on October 21. Then his health declined 0ct. 23 and he was allowed 4 visitors. Mark said when he was sitting beside him Dad appeared to be trying to get up. When Mark asked him what he wanted. He said “what is the best way out of here”. Well, he found the best way out. In my Father’s house are many mansions if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go prepare a place for you, I will come and receive you unto myself... Cremation has taken place. Service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in Robert's memory to the BTHC Foundation designated to Palliative Care. Robert Edward Burns 1954 - 2021 It is with deep sadness in our hearts that we, the family, announce Robert (Bob) Edward Burns, of Morden, Manitoba, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on October 24, 2021 at age 67, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Norma, son, Craig (Jill) Burns of Alberta, daughter, Christa (Greg) Gitzel of Altona, MB, grandchildren: Sydney, Riley, Noah and Ethan, all of whom he loved and cherished, a brother, Tom (Laurie) Burns of Brandon, MB, niece, Susan (Harbinder) Benning of Winnipeg, MB, grand-niece, Annika and grand-nephew, Ronin. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Jean Burns, brother-in-law, Emile Branconier, and sister, Linda Branconier. Bob was born in Pine Falls, Manitoba, July 20, 1954. He met the love of his life, Norma Jean Sutherland in 1970 and they married in 1974. Bob pursued his driving /trucking career and became an owner/operator with his own company. He and Norma also spent time serving at Circle Square Ranch in Austin, MB. He very much enjoyed football with his favourite team, of course, being the Winnipeg Blue Bombers; playing hockey, baseball and golfing. Bob’s most important life decision was made when he committed his life to his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, whom he loved to share with any and all he met. You will be forever in our hearts, and though our hearts are heavy now, we are rejoicing knowing you are free of all pain and disease. Kristi Kay Hurst, age 55 of Grafton, ND passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her home in Grafton. Kristi Kay Hurst was born March 16, 1966 in Grafton, ND the daughter of Walter SR and Ruth (Christianson) Hurst. She grew up in St. Thomas, ND. She attended school at the Developmental Center and graduated from the Special Education program at Park River High School. Following her education she worked at Friendship Inc. operating Kristi’s Doughnuts and owned several vending machines which she operated until last month when she sold the business. Kristi made many friends with her business at Marvin Windows and Hanson’s Auto. Kristi enjoyed competing in the Special Olympics, traveling with her parents visiting family all over the country and going on Disney Cruises. She was an avid Minnesota Twins fan. She was named the Number 1 Sports Booster for the St. Thomas School and especially loved watching her nieces and nephews in their sporting events. Kristi was named the Outstanding Handicapped Entrepreneur for North Dakota at a ceremony in Bismarck, ND. Kristi is survived by her mother, Ruth Hurst, Grafton, ND; siblings: Walter Jr. ( Marilyn), Joplin, MO; Marcia Stuve (Kenny Spandl), Staples, MN; Warren (Marie), St. Thomas, ND; Jeana (Timothy) Carlson, Healdsburg, CA; Robert (Kristi), Virginia, Norman (Lisa Oby), St. Thomas, ND; Kent (Karen), Hudson, WI; her godmother, Eva Russum, Fort Meyers, FL. Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her father and brother Richard. Funeral services will be Friday, October 29, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church, St. Thomas, ND. Visitation will be Friday for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at St. Thomas City Cemetery. Face masks are optional depending on individual comfort levels. Francis Anthony Brown, aka “Frenchy”, “Wawáŋyaŋg waŋkátahaŋ” (He watches from the clouds) 81 of Fort Totten, ND passed away on Sunday, October 24,2021 at Eventide Heartland in Devils Lake, ND with his loving family at his side. Frenchy began his earthly journey in Fort Totten, ND to Mary Jane (Grandbois) Belgarde and Israel Gourd on April 8, 1940. He was soon adopted by Agnes Littlewind-Brown and Steve Brown of Crow Hill where he was raised with his siblings and many relatives. He started work at young age on farms pulling rocks and placing them into piles. He attended residential school at mission and made many memories with a lot of people along with Aloysius Cloud; after he graduated he attended Haskell Indian College for two years while he lived there he roomed with Deacon Tony McDonald. He joined the United States Air Force in 1960. While in the Air Force he was an aircraft mechanic and he had traveled to every state in the United States except for Hawaii. Also during this time he became acquainted with Israel and his Gourd brothers and sisters. After an honorable discharge, he met Cynthia Stone. He returned home and entered into the Vocational program and traveled to California with a few of his relatives including Carl WalkingEagle, and a few others. He had six children with Cynthia, they moved to St. Paul until she passed. Frenchy moved back to Crow Hill and started working, helping his community and relatives. He worked for different Tribal programs. During this he met Connie Lohnes, and had two children. He was an active person he played in the community softball games along with connecting with his Belgarde and Thompson brothers and sisters. He also became a Tribal Council Representative for a short term. After being on council he continued to work for the HIP program. He moved to Fort Totten in 1989 to help maintain the housing development behind the Four Winds School, and then began to work for the BIA at the Four Winds School in their maintenance department. He joined the Rent-to-Buy Program and moved into his last home on Skyline Drive. He later retired with his twenty years of service to the government. During his retirement he continued to help anyone who needed it. He enjoyed his daily drives. He was a proud man, he carried himself in a presentable manner, always joking and teasing when visiting people. Frenchy embodied the term resilience. In 2014 he had big stroke that made him paralyzed on his right side, but he learned to live with his disability until he knew he couldn’t and he admitted himself into Eventide Heartland. He made many friends there with the staff and residents. He was a great man, a kind-hearted man, a protector and great provider. He will be greatly missed by many. He lived a long, fulfilled life. Frenchy is survived by his loving family. His children: Mike (Darlene) Stone, East Grand Forks, twin Charles (Violet) Stone, Sioux Falls, SD, Lynette Stone, St. Paul. MN, Collette (Jason Thompson) Brown, Warwick and Jason Brown, St. Michael. Grandchildren: Summer, Holly, Michelle, and Jonathan-Aylssa-Charles Jr. and Steven-Donovan, Jordan and Nino-Wyatt, Tayia and Neela-Jeremiah and Aiden; Brothers: Alfred Thompson, Robert Thompson, Oliver Gourd; Sisters: Lilly Belgarde Owlboy, Sheila Thompson, Louella Thompson, Beth Gourd, Debbie Gourd;Special Nephew:Porfirio Diaz Jr.;Special Niece: Michelle Thomas; Many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins who looked up to him and relied on him for direction. He was preceded in death by most recently his sons Steven Stone, Kelly Stone, niece Twyla Feather and nephew Robert Oldrock along with many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters. Pallbearers: Marty Alex, Robert Thompson Jr, Jason J Thompson, Wyatt Jetty, Stuart Lohnes, and Ethan Lohnes. Honorary Pallbearers: Eventide Heartland CNAs and Nurses, Dr. Downs, Penny Haugen, Ron and Mary Lohnes, Lorraine Greybear family, Myra Pearson, Lonna and Richard Street, Jamie Belgarde, Dawn Adams, Maza OldRock, Robin Lawrence, Sandy Joramo, Heather Belgarde, Mena de la Paz, John Chaske family, Lisa Georgeson, Waynita Chaske, Rena Lohnes, Doug Yankton, Boyd and Faye Jetty, Wanda Trottier, Kylie Gourneau-Jetty, Todd Belgarde, Chris Bustos Sr., Shana Lohnes, Penny Yankton, Tricia Adams. The Wake for Frenchy will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Crow Hill Recreation Center, rural Fort Totten. The procession to Crow Hill will leave on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. from City Plaza, Devils Lake. Funeral Services will be on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. also at the Crow Hill Recreation Center with burial in St. Jerome's Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the Spirit Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6547. Robert J. “Ole” Olson, age 46 of Cavalier, North Dakota passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia, Grand Forks, North Dakota. Robert J. Olson was born February 2, 1975 in Grafton, North Dakota, the son of Susan (Lindblad) Severson and Rodney Olson. He attended and graduated from St. Thomas High School. Ole worked for Bert Olson Trucking and bartended at Matty’s Bar in St. Thomas. He moved to Cavalier where he made his home until moving to Valley Senior Living on Columbia. He loved to spend time with his family and friends and his cat, Hunter. He loved Sioux Hockey and trains. Robert is survived by his parents: Susan (Darrell) Severson, Grafton, ND; Rodney (Debi Born) Olson, St. Thomas, ND; sister, Kristi (Bradley) Kloos, Lindstrom, MN; daughter, Niesha Olson; his cat, Hunter; nieces and nephews: Jayden, Isaiah, Seth, Aliza, Yuleza and Roman. He is also survived by his aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister Karen Olson, maternal and paternal grandparents and aunts: Teresa Numedahl, Donna White and Jana Lindblad. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, rural St. Thomas, ND. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Faith in Action, Cavalier, ND. |
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