John D. Reimer, 68, of Walhalla, ND, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier, ND. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla, ND. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour before the time of services.

John D. Reimer was born January 17, 1957, at Langdon, ND to Peter and Gertrude (Dreidger) Reimer. He attended school at Walhalla and graduated from Walhalla High School. John then served in the U.S. Air Force and the North Dakota National Guard. After his honorable discharge from the service, he worked for Laverne Verville on his farm and at the Yamaha dealership in Walhalla. John also worked for Clark Farms, Stremick Farms, the International Boundary Commission, and Simplot. John was also very active in the Knights of Columbus and American Legion in Walhalla.

He loved camping, cooking, and grilling, and spending time with his family. During the annual Corn and Apple Festival in Morden, Manitoba, he was able to spend time with his Canadian family, which he enjoyed.

On August 12, 1978, he married Carolyn Dearinger at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, children: David Reimer, Walhalla, ND, John P. (Heather) Reimer, West Fargo, ND, Michael Reimer, Walhalla, ND, Natasha Reimer (fiancé, Wyatt Knoke), Salt Lake City, UT, Ethan Reimer, Grafton, ND, Preston Reimer, Walhalla, ND, Max (Natoshia) Reimer, Bismarck, ND, grandchildren; Hunter (Kinsey), Noah, and Emily. Also surviving are his siblings; Bill (Rhonda) Reimer, Margaret Gadaire, Eva Riendeau, Mark (Patti) Reimer, Harold (Lori) Reimer; his mother-in-law, Doris Dearinger; and siblings-in-law: Myrna Styles, Richard (Rose) Dearinger, Rodney (Gina) Dearinger, and Lorna (Stacy) Hiebert.

Preceding him in death were his parents: Peter Reimer, Gertrude Reimer, stepmother, Ruth Reimer, and father-in-law, Alvin Dearinger.

Mark Alton Thorson, age 37 of Edinburg, ND passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at his home due to a tragic accident.

Mark was born March 21, 1988, in Grafton, ND, the son of Lowell and Linda (Schaefer) Thorson. He graduated from Edinburg High School and Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Wadena, MN. He was united in marriage to Jenna Wensloff on January 8, 2023. The couple moved their family to the family farm in Edinburg. He was a lineman for several electrical contracting companies. For the last 13 years he worked for Minnkota Power Cooperative of Grand Forks.

Although he very much enjoyed being a lineman and farming, his life’s passion was his family and his faith. Mark was well-known to be an avid hunter and outdoorsman. To those who knew him, he was a trusted and loyal friend. He was a member of Grace Free Lutheran Church, Edinburg, ND and the Edinburg Fire Department.

He was deeply loved, and will be missed by his wife, Jenna, stepson Jackson Arthur Briese, son Nash Lowell Thorson and a child due to be born in July 2026; parents Lowell and Linda Thorson, brother James Lowell (Hannah) Thorson, grandmother, Carolyn Olson, mothers and fathers-in-law: Clark and Kaydell Majer, Brian and Wanda Wensloff and several aunts, uncles, nephews and sisters and brothers-in-law. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the Grace Free Lutheran Church, Edinburg, ND. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be at the Odalen Lutheran Cemetery, rural Edinburg, ND. The funeral will be livestreamed on Tollefson Funeral Home website. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Edinburg Fire Department and the Park River Pregnancy Help Center.

Norma Jean Storie, 92, of Cavalier, ND, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Wedgewood Manor, Cavalier, North Dakota. Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home, Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held for one hour before the time of the service at the Askew Funeral Home.

Norma was born November 18, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles and Florence (Whitfill) Green. On May 14, 1950, Norma married Herbert Storie in Kansas City, MO. After their marriage, Herb’s employment enabled them to live in several states including New Mexico, Kwajalein Island and North Carolina. In 1972 the family moved to North Dakota and in 1979 to Naperville, Illinois. Upon retirement in 1987 Norma and Herb returned to North Dakota and lived in Hensel, ND.

She is survived by her children: Ron (Anita) Storie, Cavalier, ND; Colleen (Tom) Tuma, Orangeville, IL; and Charles (Karin) Storie of Sachsenheim, Germany; grandchildren: James (Tatiana) Storie, Grand Forks, ND; and Brian (Viktoriia) Storie, West Fargo, ND; great-granddaughters: Lilly Anne Storie, Grand Forks, ND; Sophie Katrina, Marie Julianna, and Valeria Maya Storie, all of West Fargo, ND; and brother-in-law, Robert Bulman, Wichita, KS.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Herb, parents, and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Mark Wasylow, age 55 of Pisek, ND passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in Mayville, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Luke’s Catholic Church of Veseleyville, ND. Visitation will be from 9-11 AM Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the First Care Health Center of Park River or a charity of your choice.

Aaron Weston, 58, of Langdon, ND, passed away November 26, 2025, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon, ND.

Aaron was born July 9, 1967, in Devils Lake, ND, to Harold and Gail (Gage) Weston. He attended school at Border Central in Calvin, ND, and graduated in 1985. He then furthered his education at AVTI in East Grand Forks, MN, where he studied trucking.

Aaron loved trucks, and from the age of three years old, he would ride in the truck with his dad to the Duluth, MN-Lake Superior area every chance he got. He was destined to be a truck driver, and he spent many years traveling our country’s highways. When he was 30 years old, he was diagnosed with the progressive form of multiple sclerosis.

Surviving Aaron are his mother, Gail, of Langdon, ND; siblings Andrea (John) Lawton of Lockport, NY, and Warren of Langdon, ND; nieces & nephews: Ashley (Derrick) Reed, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Martin, Kayla Weston, Alex Weston (Allison), Evan Lawton, Amy Lawton, Anna Lawton; and great-nieces & nephews: Isla, Hadley, Norah, Callie, Abigail, Alayna, Caleb, and Joshua. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold; uncles: Herb, Dick and Glen Weston; and aunt Deb Preszler.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon, ND, with visitation starting at Noon.

Kathryn “Lee” Thompson, 80, of Munich, ND, passed away November 26, 2025, at Langdon Prairie Health in Langdon, ND.

Lee was born June 28, 1945, in Orange County, CA, to Charles and Wilma (Holloway) Cagle. She married Gary Thompson on August 9, 1985, in Langdon, ND. At the age of 38, she went to college to be a nurse and worked as a LPN for over 20 years in the local nursing homes. She loved sewing, quilting, and making craft dolls.

Lee is survived by her husband, Gary, of Munich, ND; sons Shaun (Nicole) Thompson and Jason (Kristina) Thompson; grandchildren: Jacob, Emily, Matthew, Sophia, Kaitlyn, Caden, and Trevor; great-grandchildren: Leia, Colt, Dixson, and Alea; and siblings Charles Cagle Jr. and Claudia Marthaller. She was preceded in death by her parents.

No services will be held.

Amy L. Phillips
November 25, 1942 — November 23, 2025
Walhalla

Amy L. Phillips, 82, of Walhalla, ND, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla, ND. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025. from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service at the church. 
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Full obituary to follow. 

Irma Lorraine Gemmill age 94 of Aitkin, MN, formerly of Fordville, ND, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Aitkin Health Services in Aitkin, MN.
Irma Haug was born August 24, 1931 on the family farm west of Edinburg, ND, the daughter of the late James and Anna (Holth) Haug. She grew up on the farm and attended school in the Edinburg area, graduating from Edinburg High School in 1948. Following high school, she received a teaching certificate from Mayville State Teachers College in 1951. She taught students at a rural school west of Edinburg and at an elementary school in Larimore, ND.
On October 19, 1952 Irma was united in marriage to Floyd Gemmill at Odalen Lutheran Church, rural Edinburg, ND. The couple moved to Fordville in 1954 where they farmed, built custom homes, and raised their five children. In retirement, Floyd and Irma spent their winters traveling throughout the United States including 15 years in Mesa, Arizona. They enjoyed 64 years of marriage. Floyd passed away on February 20, 2017 and Irma moved into the Park River Good Samaritan Society in February of 2021, and then to Aitkin Health Services in Aitkin, MN in March of 2024.
Irma was a devoted wife and loving mother who found joy in caring for her home and family. She had a deep love for her family and was well known for her cooking and baking (especially cream cheese mints, lefse, and “Grandma buns”). She enjoyed gardening, sewing, crafts and had a love for children. When her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were babies, she had a way of being the first to make them coo and smile. Even in her last days, children made her smile.
Irma had a strong faith in Christ since her teen years, and was a prayer warrior (especially for her family). She was a dedicated member of Fordville Lutheran Church, where she attended Bible studies, Ladies Aid, quilted, and was the church organist for many years. Music was always a big part of her life and it brought her joy until her last days.
Irma was known for her kindness, warmth, and generosity. She was selfless and always made others feel welcome and cared for.
She is survived by her children Rick (Janet) Gemmill, Fordville, ND, Jim (Karen) Gemmill, Minnetonka, MN, Keith (Julie) Gemmill, Fordville, ND, Kathy (Jon) Bloom, New Albany, IN, Jane (Randy) Riesberg, Aitkin, MN; grandchildren Laura (Jeff) Brodina, Joe (Jen) Gemmill, Matthew (Betty) Gemmill, Clint (Abby) Gemmill, Ross (Jessi) Gemmill, Mike Gemmill, Tommy (Shannon) Gemmill, Andy (Alexa) Gemmill, Beth (Jeremy) Sumners, Kara (Lloyd) Fowler, Chrissy (Ryan) Marchand, David (Emma) Radulski-Bloom, Andrea (Lucas) Guimont and Eric (Sarah) Riesberg; 1 step grandson, Matthew Becker; 34 great grandchildren; 1 step great granddaughter; 2 great, great grandchildren, and sister Anne Puppe, Cavalier, ND.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers James, Glenn, and Norris, and step grandson, Eric Becker.
Irma’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Park River Good Samaritan Society, Aitkin Health Services, and St. Croix Hospice for the kind and compassionate care they provided.
Funeral Services will be on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Fordville Lutheran Church of Fordville, ND. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Fordville, ND.

Michael D. “Mike” Lunski, age 62 of Minto, ND, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.
Memorial services will be Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery of Minto.

Anna Spivey
March 25, 1944 — November 22, 2025
Langdon, ND

​Anna Spivey, 81, of Langdon, ND, passed away November 22, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at Hannah Cemetery.