​Memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, January 2, 2023 at the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church with interment prior at 10AM at Westridge Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 2PM-8PM on Sunday at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler. Donations may be made in Dora's memory to the Boundary Trails Health Centre Foundation designated to Palliative Care. 

Dora Peters (nee Hildebrand)
1934 ~ 2022We are rejoicing with Dora Peters, age 88 years, that she is now safe in the arms of Jesus.  She was led gently home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 4:00 a.m. with her husband and daughters by her side.
She is survived by her husband, Bill, daughter-in-law, Amanda Peters, one son, LaVerne (Mary Jane) Peters and three daughters, Norma (David) Wallace, Joan (Darrel) Heide, Karen (Rob) Wiebe, 18 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, one brother, Albert (Doreen) Hildebrand, two sisters, Margaret Warkentin, Esther (John) Voth; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Henry (Elvira) Peters, Esther Klassen, Lydia (Pat) Graham, Barb (Gerry) Schmidt, plus many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son, Dennis, sisters, Anne Dyck, Lena Dyck, Tina Peters, parents, Henry A. Hildebrand and Anna Hildebrand.
Dora was born on June 17, 1934 in Winkler, Manitoba and spent her childhood in Green Farm, also known as “Hilbront Darp”. Dora loved to spend the winters skating, so much she even took figure skating lessons.  In school, when everyone was playing ball, you could find Dora in the teacherage taking sewing and knitting lessons.  This creativity continued as she custom sewed for many people, including her daughters’ wedding gowns.  Dora also knit countless mittens for Samaritan’s Purse.
At the age of 16 years, Dora accepted the Lord as her personal Saviour with her parents at her side. She was baptized in June, 1953 in the Winkler Bergthaler Church by Elder David Schulz.
Bill and Dora started dating in the early Fall of 1952. On June 26, 1955, Bill and Dora were wed in the Winkler Bergthaler Church. At 2:17 p.m., Bill and Dora said “I Do” and were blessed with 67 years of marriage.
Bill and Dora enjoyed their married life together farming, travelling and floor curling.  Dora’s greatest joy was spending time with her family.  Dora’s face would express her love when you would walk through the door.  She would always welcome you with the biggest smile and you would often leave with a bag of her homemade buns.
During Dora’s final days, her greatest prayer was that we, as a family, would all be in Heaven together.
We, as a family, would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at the Boundary Trails Health Centre for the love and care that they showed mom.  We would also like to thank Pastor Dean Huber for his prayers and compassion during this difficult journey. Thank you to family and friends for the many cards, visits and prayers and also thank you to Wiebe Funeral Homes for making such a difficult time easier for the family.
Please consider making a donation in Dora’s memory to the Boundary Trails Health Centre Foundation, designated to Palliative Care.
 

Alan G. “Lurch” Martin, 65 of Devils Lake passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at his home in the loving care of family.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. led by Reverend Mr. Ken Severinson, Deacon. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm celebrating the Mass. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery at a later date. 

Michael L. Ramsey, age 73 of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Crystal, ND, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the Valley Senior Living on Columbia of Grand Forks.
Michael Ramsey was born June, 10, 1949 in Grafton, ND, the son of the late Laurence and Helen (O’Sullivan) Ramsey.  He grew up in rural Crystal and attended Crystal Public Schools.  In 1967, Michael moved to Grand Forks with his mother and sisters.  He became a custodian and worked for a number of years at the United Lutheran Church.  Ill health forced Michael to return home in 1980.  He remained there until October of 2000.  At that time he moved to a REM Group Home in Grand Forks.  The last few years he has resided at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks.
Michael had various hobbies.  These included watching TV (especially Gunsmoke), collecting coins, working on puzzles, painting, playing solitaire, and working on his computer.  Mike always demonstrated a creative flair.
Michael is survived by his siblings: Laurence T. Ramsey, Honolulu, HI, Bruce (Kathy) Ramsey, Locust Grove, VA, Douglas Ramsey, Crystal, ND, Edward (Jane) Ramsey, Bloomington, MN, Kathleen Korte, Grimes, IA, Theresa (John) Mlinar, Coon Rapids, MN, and Mary Jo (Ronald) Slaathaug, Thompson, ND; as well as several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place at a later date at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton, ND with inurnment to follow at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Crystal, ND.

Edward E. Bartuska, age 90 of Park River, North Dakota passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the First Care Health Center of Park River, North Dakota.
Edward E. Bartuska was born February 23, 1932 in Prairie Center Township, Walsh County, North Dakota, the son of the late Frank J. and Agnes (Swehlak) Bartuska. After his schooling he worked on the family farm with his brother and helped Richard Clemenson Farms in the fall, grading potatoes.
He was a member of the St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Veseleyville, North Dakota.   Edward loved his Ford vehicles and tractors and enjoyed repairing clocks and watches.  He loved to mow, including mowing St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery with his brother Frank A., for many years.
Edward is survived by his sister, Marie Bartuska, Park River, ND.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Agnes, brother Frank A. and an infant brother.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the spring with interment at St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery, Veseleyville, North Dakota.

Joan M. Littlejohn, age 90 of St. Thomas, ND passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton, ND.
Joan Littlejohn was born July 26, 1932 in Drayton, ND the daughter of the late Joseph and A. Lillian (Hurst) Clifton. She was baptized and a member of St. Thomas United Methodist Church. She graduated from the St. Thomas Public School. She was united in marriage to Keith Littlejohn on April 14, 1949. The couple lived and farmed in the St. Thomas area following their marriage. She helped her husband on the farm. Keith and Joan wintered in Mesa, AZ for 40 years. They were married for 69 years.
Joan worked for 20 years with the United States Postal Service in St. Thomas, Grafton and other towns. At an early age Joan loved to ride horses. In the 1960’s she organized the town saddle club. She rode and placed multiple times at the North Dakota Horse Show Finals. Joan had many hobbies including: golf, shuffleboard, bowling, softball, gardening, needlework, ceramics and china painting. She had been president of the Fair Oaks Women’s Golf League. She participated in and won many golf tournaments and also had four holes in one. She was in charge of the St. Thomas Annual Golf Tournament for a decade and won 10 of the tournaments.
Joan was a member of the St. Thomas United Methodist Church and was involved with the churches choir, circles, flower shows, fellowship dinners and bazaars. She was a member of the Hobby and Culture Club for 20 years.
Joan is survived by her children: Wayne Littlejohn, Oakwood, ND; Cheryl Littlejohn and Roger (Cindy) Littlejohn, both of St. Thomas, ND; grandchildren: Amanda Jo Littlejohn, Grafton, ND; and Ethan (Amanda Jo) Littlejohn, Aberdeen, SD; great grandchildren: Quinn and Lincoln Littlejohn, Aberdeen, SD. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband on April 18, 2018 and sister Eleanor (Walter) Braun.
Memorial services will be Monday, January 2, 2023 at 3:30 PM at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton, ND. Visitation will be Monday from 2:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at St. Thomas City Cemetery in the spring.

Bonita “Bonnie” Iverson, 94 of Langdon formerly of the Alsen/Hampden area, ND passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2022 at the Northwood Deaconess Health Center, Northwood, ND.
Bonita Kruger was born on January 8, 1928 at Graceville, Minnesota, to Martin and Laura (Schmidt) Kruger. She grew up in Wheaton, Minnesota, was educated there and graduated from Wheaton High School with the class of 1945. She continued her education at Moorhead State College, obtaining her degree in education. Her first teaching position was at the Hampden Public School.
While living in Hampden, Bonnie met and later married Soren Iverson on September 30, 1950 in Wheaton. They established their home on the Iverson family farm at rural Hampden. Along with being a farm wife, Bonnie also taught Social Studies at the Alsen School until 1977. After retiring from teaching, she and Soren spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona.  Soren died on November 4, 1990. 
After Soren’s death, Bonnie moved to Langdon ND but continued to winter in Arizona for many more years. For the past four years, Bonnie has made her home in Northwood, ND.
Bonnie was a faithful, active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hampden, serving as the Sunday School Superintendent and as a member of the Ladies Aide and Church Council. She  held membership in the Homemaker’s Club and was active locally with the Republican Party.  Bonnie especially enjoyed playing cards and entertaining friends.
Bonnie is survived by her children Leslie (John) Kirkeide, Prescott AZ, Carrie (Robert) Wallace, Northwood, ND and Thorval (Dana) Iverson, Colorado Springs CO; grandchildren Matt Wallace, Mark (Jenna) Wallace, Nicole (Austin) Schrag and Soren (Torie) Iverson; great grandchildren Kaden, Reagan, Hattie and Rory Wallace, Brigid Schrag; several nieces, nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Soren and sister Vivian Otto.
Funeral Services for Bonnie will be held on Friday afternoon, December 30, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with burial in the Storlie Cemetery, rural Hampden in the spring. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.  There will be a time of fellowship and sharing at the Ramsey County Event Center, rural Devils Lake following the funeral service. 


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Cremation has taken place. Private memorial service will be held at a later date with inurnment to follow at Chapel Cemetery. Donations may be made in Ben's memory to Tabor Home Inc.
Bernard (Ben) Harry Hemminger
1924 - 2022 
On Saturday December 24, 2022 at Tabor Home in Morden, MB Ben Hemminger, 98 formerly of Darlingford passed away.
Bernard Hemminger was born on March 31, 1924 to parents Henry and Minnie Hemminger who farmed south of Thornhill, MB. He was the 3rd of six children. As young men, Ben and his brother, Clifford started farming together in the Windygates area and shared the same farmyard. Ben married his first wife, Phyllis (Swanky) of Dominion City in 1953 and they had two sons, Terry and Larry. Phyllis passed away in 1968 when the boys were still quite young. Ben continued to farm and raise his sons on his own. Ben loved the land and farming. He worked long hours and took great care in everything he did. Every tool was picked up and put away. His fields, yard, garden and home were always neat and well cared for. Ben married Doreen Fijala in 1983 and they moved to Morden. Ben continued to drive out to the farm to help out and he spent long hours on the tractor doing fieldwork, a task he especially enjoyed. Ben was blessed with good health which allowed him to drive tractors well into his senior years. Ben enjoyed the outdoors – hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and golfing were favorite past times. A special fishing trip with his two sons took place in 2011 to catch sturgeon on the Fraser River. Ben was 87 years old then and the fishing guide said Ben was the oldest fisherman he had ever had on his boat. Ben and Doreen enjoyed many activities together – travelling, camping, playing cards, dancing and being involved in their families’ activities and life events.
Ben is remembered by his wife, Doreen, and his son, Terry (Glenda) Hemminger and their daughters, Rachel (Sean) Miller, and Kristen (Jamie) Hemminger; his son, Larry (Sheila) Hemminger and their son, Brian (Shannon) Hemminger, and daughters, Callie (Jared) Fofonoff, and Jennie (Chris) Moffatt and five great-grandchildren, stepson, Ron Fijala and his son, Tony (Suzie) Fijala, stepdaughter, Sharon (Bob) Tremeer and their son, Mark (Alison) Fijala, and daughter, Melanie (Jarret) Tremeer, stepson, Doug (Debbie) Fijala and their son, Danny (Amber) Fijala, and daughter, Tiffany (Eric) Ching and nine great-grandchildren. Ben was predeceased by his first wife, Phyllis, an infant daughter who died at birth, his stepson, Dennis Fijala and all of his siblings, Celia (Titchkosky), Clifford, Herb, Leonard and Arthur Hemminger.
Private service at Wiebe Funeral Chapel in Morden with ash interment at Chapel Cemetery. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Tabor Home for taking such good care of Ben in his final years. Donations may be made in Ben’s memory to Tabor Home Inc.
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In care of arrangements
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