Obituary Listing

Aug 13, 2017

Lois Jean Banna, 90, Minot died on Sunday, August 13, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family.

Lois was born on February 3, 1927 in Ferndale, Michigan to Theodore and Clara (Roggenbuck) Bly. After her mother's death on February 06, 1927, she lived with her aunt and uncle Matilda and John Schmitz near Foxholm. She graduated...

Aug 11, 2017

Lillian Stroud, 97, of Minot, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2017, in the care of Trinity Nursing Home, Minot.

Lillian was born February 15, 1920, the daughter of Melvin and Grace (Druey) Davis in Brookings, SD. Lillian moved with her parents in 1936 to Minot, ND where she attended high school.

Lillian...

Aug 10, 2017

Stephen James Greeman, 59, Deering, died Thursday, August 10, 2017 in a Minot hospital.

Stephen was born on April 22, 1958 to Jacob and Theresa (Longie) Greeman in Minot. He was raised and educated in Deering, ND, graduating from Deering High School in 1977.

Stephen joined the United States Navy on November 11, 1977 and...

Aug 8, 2017

Doris M. Oen, 86, Minot, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the Souris Valley Care Center in Velva, ND after a long illness.

Doris was born in Minot, ND on January 28, 1931 to William Alger and Rosie (Ernst) Alger. She attended schools in Minot and graduated with the MHS Class of 1949.

Albert L....

Aug 7, 2017

Harold Vannett, 74, Minot, died Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in his residence.

Harold was born on October 6, 1942 to Clarence and Harriet (Gudmunson) Vannett in Minot, North Dakota. He was raised and educated in Minot, graduating from Minot High School in 1960. He continued his education at Minot State Teacher's College and earned his Bachelor of...

Aug 6, 2017

Frances Fran M. Braaten , 88, Rice, MN, formerly of Minot and East Grand Forks, MN died August 6, 2017.

Frances was born on August 17, 1928, to Joseph and Mary Vasek of rural East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Raised on the family farm with her large family of seven girls and three boys, Fran attended...

Aug 5, 2017

Elizabeth Rodriguez-Mattei, 83, Minot ND, died on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Trinity Hospital in Minot.

Elizabeth was born December 4, 1933 in Puerto Rico. She attended business college and worked at the telephone company, then at Banco Popular in Old San Juan.

Liz married the love of her life, Vicente Rodriguez-Mattei, on December 22,...

Aug 4, 2017

Rollin Bradley Metz, 57, died, surrounded by family, on Friday, August 4, 2017 in a Minot hospital following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Rollin was born on July 22, 1960 in Minot to Rollin and Ione (Reimann) Metz. He was raised and educated in Minot. As a young adult he was employed as a television tower...

Aug 3, 2017

Ernest Boyd "Ernie" Selland, age 85, died July 29th, 2017 in Minot, North Dakota with his family by his side.

Ernie was born on the Selland farm, Southwest of Rugby, on March 22, 1932. He attended a country school, helped out on the family farm, and graduated from Rugby High School in 1950. He joined the United...

Aug 2, 2017

Evelyn Marianne Mettler, 91, Minot, formerly of Upham, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in a Minot adult foster care home.

Evelyn was born on April 24, 1926 to Oscar and Sanna (Wekseth) Vikan in Bottineau, ND. She was raised and educated in the Bottineau area and continued her education at the Bottineau School of Forestry....

Aug 2, 2017

Harold Albert Sanders, Jr., 83, Minot, died Tuesday, August 2, 2017 in his daughter's home.

Harold was born on May 26, 1934 to Harold Sr. and Laura (Carlson) Sanders on the family farmstead in Waterford Township, Ward County. He was raised and educated in Waterford Township, along with assisting on the family farm. He then attended Dakota...

Aug 1, 2017

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday August 1, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church, Minot for David and Marion Anderson. Marion died October 18, 2016 at age 94. David died December 11, 2016 at age 98.

Marion and David met and were married in Kenmare. They spent most of their lives in Minot, where...

Jul 27, 2017

Retired Lt. Colonel Almon Burton Strong, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and Patriot passed away December 22, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His beloved wife of 63 years, Marjorie Foster Strong, preceded him in death. His daughter, Ann Lee and husband Knute of Albuquerque, son, Cameron Strong and wife Irish of Seattle, Washington, and daughter, Nancy Jo Ronde...

Jul 27, 2017

Retired Lt. Colonel Almon Burton Strong, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and Patriot passed away December 22, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His beloved wife of 63 years, Marjorie Foster Strong, preceded him in death. His daughter, Ann Lee and husband Knute of Albuquerque, son, Cameron Strong and wife Irish of Seattle, Washington, and daughter, Nancy Jo Ronde...

Jul 20, 2017

Bernice Della-Marie Hanson, 80, Minot and formerly of the Mott area died on Thursday, July 20, 2017 in a Minot hospital.

Bernice was born on December 12, 1936 on a farm near Burt, North Dakota to Jerome and Margaret (Reichart) Hellman. She was reared on the family farm and attended St. Placidas Rural School prior to graduating...

Jul 20, 2017

Vernon Johnson, 85, Plaza, died Thursday, July 20, 2017, in a Velva nursing home.

Lyle Vernon Johnson was born January 5, 1932, to George A. and Alma (Loken) Johnson on the family farm located in Osloe Township of Mountrail County, near Plaza, ND. Lyle also attended school in Olsoe Township. Lyle started working on the...

Jul 19, 2017

Gwendolyn Mae Cogdill, 90, Burlington, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in a Minot hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Gwendolyn was born July 26, 1926 at Oolitic, Indiana to Harry O. and Audrey (Lewis) Sipes. Her mother passed away when she was nine months old. She was raised by her Uncle and Aunt Gilbert and Mae Sipes...

Jul 17, 2017

Gerald Delbert Wickman, 87, Burlington, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 in a Minot hospital from complications following a fall at his home and from general old age.

Gerald was born May 30, 1930 at his parents' home in Burt Township, Ward County, North Dakota. Gerald (aka, Jerry and Jim) was the son of Harvey and...

Jul 16, 2017

Mark Edward Bent, 63, Surrey died on Sunday, July 16, 2017 in a Minot hospital.

Mark was born on May 16, 1954 in Cherry Point, NC to Paul and Dorothy (Ryan) Bent. Due to his father's involvement in the U.S. military he was reared and educated at various places in the U.S. and spent his high school...

Jul 16, 2017

Kristofer Helm , 64, Minot, died Sunday, July 16, 2017 in his home.

Kris was born December 6, 1952 at Minot, North Dakota the son of Howard and Freda Helm.

He was raised and educated in Minot and attended Minot State University. He was employed at various places throughout the years, including Reub's...