Aaron Lentz
Oct 3, 2026
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Aaron Michael Lentz, 48, of Minot, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle against cancer.
Aaron was born on April 18, 1978, to parents Virgil and Mary (Marquardt) Lentz at St. Joseph’s hospital in Minot. He was raised...
Kathleen Marchand
Sep 23, 2026
On September 23, 2026, Kathy passed away peacefully at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was reunited with her beloved son, Arin.
Kathy was born on June 11, 1954, in Stanley, North Dakota, to Freddie and Grace Marchand. She was raised and educated in Newburg, North Dakota. Following graduation, she lived in Bottineau and Watford City...
Wade Nelson
Oct 10, 2026
Wade Nelson, 63, Sawyer, died Saturday, October 10, 2026 at his brothers home from an apparent heart attack.
A full obituary will be posted once completed by the family.
Celebration of Life Service: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Journey Church, Minot.
Visitation will be on Friday, October 16, 2026 from 5:00p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Journey Church, Minot.
Memorials are preferred...
Kenneth J. Larson
Oct 9, 2026
Kenneth J. Larson, 83, Minot passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026 in a Minot hospital with his loving family at his side.
Kenneth Joel Larson was born on April 26, 1943 in Park Rapids, MN to Phillip Kenneth and Loretta Lufa (Cunningham) Larson. He was raised in Fargo and as a young adult worked on the family farm near...
Bruce Heilman
Oct 9, 2026
Bruce Heilman, 76, Minot, died Friday, October 9, 2026 in a Minot nursing home.
Bruce Heilman was born May 13, 1950, in Minot to John and Ethel (Anderson) Heilman. He lived his entire 76 years in Minot, except for a short time his family lived in Williston in the 1970’s.
Bruce never attended public school but was enrolled in a special needs...
Calvin Newnam
Oct 9, 2026
Calvin Newnam, 65, Minot, died Friday, October 09, 2026 in a Kenmare Hospital.
Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot.
Ernest Hoelscher
Oct 8, 2026
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Ernest R. Hoelscher, 96, rural Berthold, died Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the North Dakota Veteran’s Home in Lisbon.
Ernest Rudolph Hoelscher was born on July 24, 1930, in Minot, ND to George and Daisy (Lade) Hoelscher. He was raised and educated in Foxholm, ND at country schools through the 8th grade....
Marven Getzlaff
Oct 6, 2026
Marven Otto Getzlaff, 96, Minot, ND and longtime law enforcement officer, passed away October 6, 2026.
Marven was born on January 5, 1930, in Bottineau, North Dakota. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for six years, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant in the renowned Big Red One, the 1st Infantry Division. Four of those years were...
Bill Blore
Oct 5, 2026
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Bill Blore, 86, longtime Minot resident died on Monday, October 5, 2026 in a Dickinson nursing home.
William Harold Blore was born on February 5, 1940 in Linton, ND to Banyor and Edith (Coordes) Blore. He was raised and educated in Minot, graduated from Minot High School in 1958...
Larry Hall
Oct 2, 2026
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Larry Dale Hall, 88, Minot, formerly of Thief River Falls, MN, died Friday, October 2, 2026, in a Minot hospital, with his family by his side.
Larry was born January 10, 1938, to John and Myrtle Hall in Thief River Falls, MN. He was raised on the family farm, located...
Jean Burke
Oct 2, 2026
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It is with great sadness that the family of Jean Marie Burke (Pietsch), 68, of Minot, ND, announce her passing on October 2, 2026 at Trinity Hospital.
Jean was born in Minot on October 24, 1957 to Herman and Marvel (Jylen) Pietsch. Jean was raised in Minot and graduated from...
Curtis Allan Thom
Sep 24, 2026
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Curtis Thom, 75, Velva formerly of Minot, died Thursday, September 24, 2026, in a Velva care center.
Curtis Allan Thom was born March 4, 1951 to Clifford C. and Ann P. (Moen) Thom in Minot, N. D., the first of four children. He lived for two and a half years on Park Street,...
George A Beck
Sep 21, 2026
George Beck, 93, longtime Sawyer, ND area farmer, died Monday, September 21, 2026 in a Garrison nursing home.
George was born at home to Albert and Martha (Schuerer) Beck November 23, 1932, near Sawyer, ND. He joined 3 older sisters and later, 1 brother and 4 more sisters were born.
George farmed with his father from an early age, driving truck when...
Martha Lane
Sep 20, 2026
Martha Lane, 72, of Minot, formerly of Chicago, IL, died on Sunday September 20, 2026, in a Minot hospital.
Services will be held at a later date by the family.
DeAnne Kay Finken
Sep 20, 2026
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DeAnne Kay Finken, 66, of Douglas, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, September 20, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, following a 13-year battle with breast cancer.
DeAnne was born on April 26, 1960 to Nels and Marion (Bivins) Narum. She was raised on the family farm in rural Douglas and greatly...
Donald Ladner
Sep 18, 2026
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Donald Ladner, 82, of Minot, ND, died peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026 in a Minot assisted living facility.
Donald Ray was born in St. Paul, MN, on November 30, 1943 to Gottleib and Irene (Mettler) Ladner. The family moved to Eureka, SD, and later to Aberdeen, SD, where he grew up. At an...
Alice "Josie" Pfau
Sep 18, 2026
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Alice Pfau, 95, Minot, formerly of Upham, died Friday, September 18, 2026, in a Minot care facility.
“Josie” - Alice Josephine Pfau was born on August 25, 1931, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Rugby, ND to Johannes and Alice (Friet) Hannesson. She grew up on two farms in the Bantry area. She attended a rural...
Trajan River Witikko
Sep 17, 2026
Trajan River Witikko, 6-week-old beloved son of Brock and Aimie Witikko of Minot, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Trajan was born on August 3, 2026. Though his time on earth was brief, his precious life touched the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.
He was surrounded by love and cherished beyond words. His tiny life...
Rickie Brown
Sep 16, 2026
Rickie L. Brown, 73, Oklahoma City, OK, formerly of Minot, ND, died Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family and dog Buster. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
An obituary will be posted once completed by the family.
Shanta Gregory
Sep 12, 2026
Shanta Michelle Gregory, 40, Minot, formerly of Barstow, CA, died Saturday, September 12, 2026, in a Minot hospital.
