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Wendi Dion
Jun 2, 2026
Wendi Dion, 66, Minot, passed away on June 2, 2026, with her husband Dennis Dion by her side, in a Phoenix, AZ hospital. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness, humor, and love touched everyone who knew her.
Wendi Sue was born September 1, 1959, to Wayne G. and Arlene (Lee) Nelson in Minot, ND. She...
Helen Benton
Jun 18, 2026
Helen M. Benton, 97, Minot and Surrey, died Thursday, June 18, 2026, in a Velva care center.
Fern Kabanuk
Jun 17, 2026
Fern Kabanuk, 87, Chandler, AZ, formerly of Minot, ND, died peacefully in her sleep June 17, 2026, in an assisted living facility in Chandler, AZ.
Fern Loraine Johnson was born June 13, 1939, on the family farm in rural Glenburn, ND. She was the eldest child of Dale and Nina (Smith) Johnson. She attended school through the eighth grade in a...
Dorothy Pettys-Opstedal
Jun 17, 2026
Dorothy Pettys-Opstedal, 78, of Minot, ND, died on June 17, 2026, in the comfort of her home after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's for many years. She passed under the care of hospice surrounded by her loved ones.
Dorothy Ann Pettys-Opstedal was born on December 22, 1947, the third child of the late Anfin and Berniece (Brietzke) Nesdahl. She was born...
Neil Moore
Jun 17, 2026
Neil Moore, 45, Minot, died Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in a Minneapolis hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
Celebration of Neil Moore's Life: 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2026 at First Baptist Church, Minot, ND.
Visitation: Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Full obituary will be posted soon.
Ralph Mercer
Jun 17, 2026
Ralph Mercer, 73, Minot, died Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in a Minot hospital.
Arrangements are pending.
William Allen Fieldhouse
Jun 16, 2026
William A. Fieldhouse, 68, Burlington, formerly of West Virginia, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in a Minot hospital.
An obituary will be posted once completed by the family.
James Dowd
Jun 13, 2026
James William Dowd, age 23, of Dubois, Wyoming, passed away on June 13, 2026 in Minot, North Dakota. He was born on March 19, 2003 in Grass Valley, California.
James graduated from Dubois High School in 2021. After graduating from Wyotech, he went to work for Liberty Energy and Oilfield Services in Williston, North Dakota. There, he not only expanded his...
Richard Podruchny
Jun 13, 2026
Richard LeRoy Podruchny, 92, Minot, formerly of Max area, died Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Unsong Assisted Living in Minot, ND.
Richard was born on June 29, 1933, in Minot, North Dakota, the son of Aleck and Bessie (Boyko) Podruchny. He was raised near Max on the family farm in Rushville Township. He was educated at Max High School and graduated...
Timothy Delzer
Jun 13, 2026
Timothy Delzer, 73, Douglas, died Saturday, June 13, 2026 in a Fargo hospice home.
Timothy Earl Delzer was born September 13, 1952 to Christ and Laina (Roberts) Delzer and a twin to Thomas. He attended grade school at Douglas Township 2 through seventh grade, graduating from Garrison High School in 1971. While in high school, he met the love of his...
Elizabeth Grad
Jun 11, 2026
Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Grad, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her home in Sawyer. Born to Aubrey and Lucy (Goodson) McCall on December 11, 1957, in Plentywood, Montana, Beth grew up in Outlook and graduated from Westby High School in 1976.
Beth was a dedicated worker who loved supporting her family....
Lee Booth
Jun 9, 2026
Lee Booth, born on September 11, 1990, in Minot, North Dakota, passed away on June 9, 2026, at a Minot Hospital.
Lee recently worked for RDI Minot, where he was known as a dedicated and reliable team member. Outside of his professional life, he found joy in reading, music, wrestling, and enjoying good food.
Among Lee's proudest moments was becoming an uncle...
Claire Sys
Jun 9, 2026
Claire Sys, 84, Minot and formerly of the South Prairie area, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday June 9, 2026.
Claire Elaine Tanner was born on November 27, 1941 in Minot, ND to Dale and Emma (Bader) Tanner. She was raised and educated in Minot and graduated from Minot High School in 1959.
Claire married her high school sweetheart Ronald Sys...
Sandra Grilley
Jun 8, 2026
Sandra Grilley, 77, Deering, formerly of Dundee, MI, died Monday, June 08, 2026 in her home.
Sandra Kay McCullough was born on September 29, 1948, in Garden City, Michigan, to Frank J. McCullough and Cordelia (Corky) M. Smith-McCullough-Rehberg.
Sandra graduated from Dundee High School in Dundee, Michigan, and built a successful career in accounting and office management. Throughout her working years, she...
Gary Brevig
Jun 6, 2026
Gary Brevig, 82, Minot and longtime Purchasing Director for the Minot Public School System, died suddenly on June 6, 2026 from an apparent heart attack. His daughter was at his side.
Gary Dean Brevig was born on March 19, 1944 in Conway, ND to Albert and Wanda (Otto) Brevig. He was raised and educated in Sawyer ND and graduated from Sawyer...
Shirley Peterson
Jun 6, 2026
To view a livestream of the service access https://www.anchoredminot.com/watch
Shirley Ann Peterson, 84, Minot, died Saturday, June 6, 2026, in a Minot nursing home.
Shirley was born October 31, 1941, in Rugby, North Dakota, the daughter of Rochus and Francis (Engelhardt) Dosch. She was raised and educated in Towner, ND where she graduated high school.
Shirley was united in marriage to Thomas Peterson....
Debra Bolen
Jun 2, 2026
Debra "Debbie" Bolen, 69, Max, died Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in her home.
No local service will be held.
Tony Demaree
Jun 2, 2026
Tony Demaree, 62, Minot, died Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in his home.
Arrangements are pending.
Shirley Jenson
May 27, 2026
To view a livestream of the service access https://www.mtmsales.net/thomas
Shirley Jenson, 93, Minot and formerly of Van Hook died on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 in a Minot nursing home.
Shirley Elaine was born on August 10, 1932 in Turtle Lake, ND to Sylvester and Edith (Borgen) Grabinger. Shirley's mother passed away when she was 8 years old and Shirley's dad married Verna...
Bonnie Brekke
May 25, 2026
Bonnie Brekke, 88, Voltaire and formerly of Minot died peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026 in a Minot hospital from complications related to pneumonia surrounded by her loving family.
Bonnie Adelgunde Schook was born on April 25, 1938 in Minot, ND to Myron and Lydia (Schoenwald) Shook. She was raised on a farm near Voltaire, attended elementary school in Voltaire and...
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