Prayer Services will be Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at Vang Cemetery of Walhalla, ND.
Bobby J. Anderson, age 48 of Crystal, ND, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 in Grand Forks, ND.
Prayer Services will be Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at Vang Cemetery of Walhalla, ND.
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Allan Wiebe, lovingly known as Al passed away holding the hands of Susanne, Jacqui and Darwin, surrounded by Sheldon, Liss and Lorraine in the late afternoon on October 26, 2024. Al was born on October 8, 1955 to Leonard and Margaret Wiebe (nee Groening), second of four children. Al was predeceased by his parents, his older brother Bob and his mother-in-law Tina Giesbrecht. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, Susanne his wife of 26 years; Jacqui and Sheldon, Darwin and Liss, their mother Diana, and grandchildren Creston, Everest and Oasis. He will be lovingly remembered by Jen, Lorraine, Rod, Dwayne, Deanna and their families. Also left to honour Al is his father-in-law Abe and in-laws Len, Marge, Ron, Colleen, Ray, Colleen and their families. The family wishes to give a heartfelt thank you to the Boundary Trails Palliative Team. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Youth for Christ Morden. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, Helena Fast on October 26, 2024, at the age of 91 years. Helena was predeceased by her loving husband Abraham, 7 children, 1 grandson, 2 brothers, and 5 sisters. She leaves to mourn her daughters Maria Dyck (Abraham) and Elisa Neufeld (Jake), and her sons John Fast (Susan), Pete Fast (Anna), Jake Fast (Susan), Abe Fast (Anna), Bill Fast (Anna) and Neil Fast (Helen), 26 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. We read in Revelation 14:13, “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor.” Helena was born in Mexico on October 29, 1932. Upon confession of her faith in Jesus Christ as her personal Savior, she was baptized by Bishop Isaak Dyck. She married Abraham Fast on June 30, 1951. Helena and Abraham shared 42 years, 8 months, and 16 days together, as Helena was predeceased by her husband 30 years ago She loved sewing blankets to help the needy children in different countries and she loved to help poor people, always looking forward to Saturday coffee time. She also loved chickens. Lisa would often call her and tell her about her chickens and that always made her excited, and then she would tell us about it. She was fairly healthy until March 2, 2022 when she found out she had a blood clot in her leg, which she recovered from, and on June 30, 2023 another one was found, from which she never completely recovered. She was admitted to Boundary Trails Health Centre on July 22, 2024 because of feeling tired, weak, and having shortness of breath, and on October 11th they moved her into palliative care. She reached the age of 91 years, 11 months and 26 days. The family would like to express their appreciation for the assistance given and the prayers that have been said for the family. Special thanks to Wiebe Funeral Homes for their kind and compassionate services. Thank you to the staff at BTHC. Thank you to the serving group for serving the meal and to the song leaders and ushers. Thank you all, and may God bless you for it. Shirley E. Carlson, age 87 of Park River and Lankin, ND passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the First Care Health Center of Park River, ND. Shirley E. Moe was born December 14, 1936 on the Moe farm in Norton Township Walsh County, ND, the daughter of the late Emil and Selma (Hogfoss) Moe. She was baptized and married on the family farm. Shirley attended Lankin Public School, graduating in 1954. Following her education she worked as a telephone operator in Lankin and the Reyleck’s Department Store in Grafton. Shirley was united in marriage to Reuben Carlson on September 3, 1955 on the family farm. The couple lived and farmed near Lankin, raising their six children along with a variety of livestock, including cattle, chickens, pigs and sheep. She had a large garden on the farm and canned the produce. She also did some seasonal farm work for Hankey Farms. The couple retired from farming in 1989. Shirley worked as a bank teller for Security State Bank and later First United Bank in Adams, starting in 1978 and retiring in 2001. Reuben passed away in 2002. Shirley spent 10 winters in Florida and in 2016 she moved to Park River. She was a member of the Hoff Lutheran Church and served as Sec/Treasurer for the WELCA. She was also a member of the Lankin American Legion Auxiliary. Shirley loved her 4 B’s, Bingo, Bowling and Basketball and Baseball. She loved spending time with her grandchildren following their activities and birthday parties. She loved meeting up with her birthday club, her classmates and all her good friends routinely. Shirley is survived by her children: Darrell (Sherry) Carlson, Pisek, ND; Elaine (Brad) Dahl, Park River, ND; Mark Carlson, Lankin, ND; Mitch (Paulette) Carlson, Lamoure, ND; daughter-in-law, Susan Carlson, Grafton, ND; eight grandchildren: Kim (Ryan Johnston) Rost, Danny (Lindsey Smith) Carlson, Amie (Jim) Vasichek, Josh (Susan) Dahl, Jason Dahl, Jevin (Tara) Dahl, Tanner Carlson, Courtney (Dillion) Steinolfson; 17 great grandchildren and one more due within the month: Bevan (Zachary Adams) , Chloe and Aidan Rost, Hunter, Amaryllis, & Raelynn Carlson, Lauren, James, & Claire Vasichek, Samuel, Siena, Hendrix & Lydia Dahl, Lilie, Evan & Axton Dahl, and Hayes Steinolfson; her sister, Judy Johnson, Winter Haven, FL; sister-in-law, Judy Bondy, Fargo, ND. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Rebecca and son Douglas. Funeral services will be Friday, November 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Park River, ND. Visitation will be Thursday, October 31, from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Park River. Friends may also call at the church on Friday for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Hoff Lutheran Cemetery, Rural Lankin, ND. The service will be live streamed on the Tollefson Funeral Home website. Margaret Emma Graefer passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024 at Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie. She was 95 years old. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, William and Gladys Graefer of Winkler Manitoba, Gordon of Regina, Saskatchewan, Jack of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba and Bob of Forestburg, Alberta She is survived by many nieces and nephews in Manitoba and Alberta. The family wishes to thank all the caregivers at Douglas Campbell Lodge for the care she received during her stay there. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Internment will take place at the Winkler cemetery at 12 o’clock. Service will be held at 1 PM at the Lutheran Redeemer Church, 1111 Southview Dr., Winkler. Lunch will follow. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made in the memory of Margaret to the trinity evangelicals Lutheran Church in Winkler Manitoba, or to a charity of one’s choice. Sharon J. Gratton, 74 of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of the Walhalla area, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND. Sharon was born November 20, 1949, in Altona, Manitoba, the daughter of Albert and Jean (Gibney) Stegman. She was married to Ronald Gratton and together they had four sons. She is survived by her ex-husband, Ronald, sons: Michael Gratton, Grand Forks, ND, Chris (Kari) Gratton, West Fargo, ND, Tony Gratton (fiancé, Ashley Livingood), Leeds, ND, Steven (Amy) Gratton, Devils Lake, ND, grandchildren: Aaron Gratton (special friend, Lahni), Brittney (Ramsey) Balsdon, Karisa (Taylor) Rodriguez, Marc (Heather) Gratton, Taylor (Max) King, Erykka (Corban) Gage, Spencer Gratton, Whitley Gratton, and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings: Ernie Stegman, Rodney (Lynell) Stegman, and Tim (Penny) Stegman and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents and brothers: Dennis and Kenny Stegman. A private memorial service will be held. All friends are invited to join the family for a time of remembering on Saturday, November 2, 2024 after 2:00 p.m. at Jackson’s Bar in Walhalla, ND. Must be 21 years of age to attend. Cards or memorials may be sent to Steven Gratton,401 Eagle Bend Drive, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Our dearest wife and mother Diane Celeste Flanagan passed away on October 25, 2024 at the age of 79. The world will be a bit dimmer without her physical presence, but we are comforted by Christ’s promise of eternal life that Celeste firmly believed in. Celeste was a small town girl who cherished growing up on the family farm in Mountain surrounded by the beauty of the North Dakota Plains. She took great pride in her Icelandic heritage as well as the privilege of being an American. She was born in Fargo, ND while her Dad fought in WWII for the freedoms she so valued. Along with her brother Wayne, Celeste was the pride and joy of her parents, Orville and Judy Bernhoft. Celeste looked back on her childhood with fondness. Her memories of living down the road from her grandparents, adventures with her cousins, cheerleading and dances with friends and family gatherings filled with lively chatter made for a happy childhood. She shared a rare and beautiful bond with her parents who she felt blessed to care for in their later years. She carried on their legacy of faith, service and love of family throughout her life. Celeste was married to Lynn Flanagan for 59 years. They built a life together, spending their early married years moving to follow Lynn’s education career, making lifelong friends along the way, before settling in Grafton, ND. Celeste worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 31 years. She found great fulfillment in her work and was the epitome of hard work. She had a servant heart and never missed an opportunity to brighten someone’s day. She lived vibrantly and loved big. Celeste devoted her life to her daughters, Christy and Carmen. She was the best of moms who showed up for everything and was always there offering support, wisdom and love in abundance. Her guiding light in their lives will be deeply missed. Celeste loved being an Amma to Julia, Emily, Molly, Sophie and Drew. Her D’JEMS as she called them brought her immense joy. She showered them with love and beamed with pride when talking about them. Her vision loss due to macular degeneration limited her opportunities in retirement years. Blindness eventually took away Celeste’s independence, but she never complained. She accepted the disability, remained strong in her faith and continued to see a world full of hope. The last few years were a heartbreaking journey of watching Celeste slowly fade away from us due to Alzheimer’s. Through it all, she never lost her smile and warm heart. We are so grateful for that gift. It was a fitting final act of love. Celeste is survived by her husband Lynn; daughters Christy Flanagan Stern (Chuck) and Carmen Flanagan-McShane (John); grandchildren Julia, Emily, Molly, Sophie and Drew; her brother Wayne (Loretta) and many cherished extended family and friends. Celeste spent her last year at Rivers of Life Memory Care. We are immensely grateful to the staff and owners for their loving care and dedication to preserving mom’s dignity to her final day. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00 am at Vikur Lutheran Church in Mountain, ND. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at Mountain Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Vikur Society Church, P.O. Box 145, Mountain, ND 58262. Bret A. Letzring, 65, of Grand Forks, ND passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Brigid of Ireland Catholic Church in Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 30th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier, ND. Bret was born April 20, 1959, in Cavalier, ND, to Richard and Phoebe (Kuehner) Letzring. He graduated high school in Cavalier and went on to earn two bachelor's degrees from the University of North Dakota. He married Melody (Burke) on June 5th, 1981, in Cavalier, ND. Bret worked in carpentry for several years before starting his career managing the Knights of Columbus (Columbian Club) in Grand Forks. Bret truly believed that life is short and meant to be enjoyed. Some of his hobbies included refinishing furniture, playing pool, crossword puzzles, cooking, and trying new foods. He was the ultimate sports fan, enjoying everything from highschool to professional sports, with a love of Twins baseball and Vikings football. What Bret enjoyed above all else was sharing his energy and humor with his friends and family. Bret was quick to share a joke and a cheeky grin. Bret is survived and remembered by his loving wife Melody; his children: James Letzring of Rogers, MN, Michael Letzring of Grand Forks, ND, and Kayla Letzring of Grand Forks, ND; his grandchildren: Adeline Letzring, Alton Letzring, Aiden Letzring, and Weston Letzring; his mother, Phoebe; his brothers: Tracy (Constance) Letzring and Jim (Kim) Letzring; and many nieces and nephews. Bret was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. Susie Audrey Mae Klassen (née Martens), 90, of Winkler, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024 at Tabor Home, Morden, surrounded by her loving family. Susie was born on March 28, 1934 in East St. Paul (Winnipeg). She was adopted by Anna and Peter Martens on December 29, 1934. Susie was baptized upon the confession of her faith at 21 years of age. She was a generous mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cheerful friend, known for her love of painting, gardening and her devotion to the church. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, John Klassen, her children Yvonne (and Myles Viklund), Connie, Kimberly (and Michael Green), her grandchildren Jade Friesen (and Sylvia) and Nyx (and Chris Wieler), and her great-grandchildren, Luke, Trey, Raya and Fia. She was preceded in death by her parents. A funeral service to celebrate Susie’s life will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Winkler Mennonite Church, 31 Willowdale Crescent, Winkler, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Inner City Youth Alive Inc. or Living Bible Explorers. The family would like to thank Dr. K. Martin and the staff at Boundary Trails Health Centre, Swan Lake and Tabor care home facilities for their compassionate care during Susie’s last year. Please join us in celebrating Susie’s life. She will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. Jodi A. McCarthy, age 60, of Grafton, ND passed away on October 21, 2024 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Jodi Ann Hickman was born on November 27, 1963 to the late Lindsay Hickman and Marilyn (DeGagne) Hickman Hanevold in Larimore, ND. She was raised on the family farm outside of Arvilla, ND. She attended Larimore Public Schools. After her education, she began working and welcomed her children: Katie, Jesse, and Michael. Jodi worked in retail and waitressed for many years. In 2001 Jodi married Calvin McCarthy and they made their home in Forest River, ND. Calvin passed away in 2011. Jodi moved to Grafton, where she lived until her death. She spent time camping and fishing with family and friends and enjoyed the outdoors, until her health declined. Jodi loved to bake and often had chocolate chip cookies to share with her loved ones. She was cat mom and leaves behind her beloved tuxedo cat, Sam. Jodi is survived by her children: Katie (Duane) Anderson, Grafton, ND and Michael Denault, Minto, ND; grandchildren: Serenity Larson and Allen, Keysha, and Zion Denault; her sister Lisa Tatro, Aurora, CO, and several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Calvin, partner Jon Osowski, son Jesse Yerka, grandson David, siblings: Walter, Gary, and Janice. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Forest River Community Church of Forest River, ND. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery of Forest River. |
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