Obituary Listing

Jul 25, 2013

Syble Louise Schmit Spicher, 89, Minot, died on Thursday, July 25, 2013 in her home.

Syble was born on January 31, 1924 in Bismarck, ND to Gilbert and Florence (Eaton) Gustafson. As a youngster, she lived with her family in Plaza; Great Falls, MT; Minot; Spokane, WA; Los Angeles, Eagle Grove, Iowa and Des Lacs. Her family...

Jul 24, 2013

Luther Freeman Heaton, 82, Minot, North Dakota Softball Hall of Fame umpire and award winning youth director at the Minot Air Force Base, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 in a Grand Forks hospital.

Luther was born on August 3, 1930 in Crossville, AL to Lyous and Lemon (Peppers) Heaton. He was reared and educated in Crossville...

Jul 23, 2013

Michael Andrew "Mike" Zietz, 52, Minot, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in his home.

Mike was born November 15, 1960 in Minot, North Dakota, the son of Eugene and JoAnn (Pugh) Zietz. He was raised in Minot and graduated from Minot High school in 1979. Mike met the love of his life and soul mate, Susan Swenson...

Jul 21, 2013

William \'Bill\' G. York, 92 Hermiston, OR, formerly of Upham died Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Regency Nursing Home.

Bill was born March 3, 1921 at Selfridge, N.D. the son of Vern and Archilene (McLaughlin) York. He was raised and educated at Selfridge and assisted with the operation of the family farm during his younger years. Bill...

Jul 17, 2013

Russell Zavalney , 85, of Butte and Velva, ND, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at a Minot nursing home.

Russell was born January 7, 1928 in Dogden Township, near Butte, ND to John and Daisy (Kankovsky) Zavalney. Russell was educated at Butte public school and attended the Christian Faith Church.

He assisted his...

Jul 16, 2013

Myron Arthur Johnson, 77, Kempner, TX and formerly of Granville, died on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in a Minot hospital. Myron was born on September 12, 1935 in Granville, ND to Arthur and Mabel (Latendresse) Johnson. He was one of twelve children, was reared and educated in Granville and received his G. E.D. while serving in the military. Myron...

Jul 15, 2013

Lou Ann Carol Hauf, 73, Minot and formerly of rural Benedict died on Monday, July 15, 2013 in a Minot hospital.

Lou Ann was born on September 28, 1939 in Minot to Christ and Helga (Sundbakken) Iverson. She was reared and educated in Greatstone Township of McLean County near Benedict. As a young adult she was employed...

Jul 11, 2013

Leonard George Walz, Jr., 67, Newburg and formerly of Minot died on Thursday, July 11, 2013 in his home. Leonard was born on August 3, 1945 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Leonard and Betty (Techau) Walz. He was reared in Pineville, LA, and in Minnesota, where he graduated from Anoka High School in 1963. After graduation, he attended two semesters...

Jul 11, 2013

Anita Mierow, 59, Minot died on Thursday, July 11, 2013 in a Minot nursing home.

Anita was born on November 10, 1953 to Aldo and Else Mierow. She was reared and educated in Minot.

She was never married and has been disabled most of her life.

She has no known survivors.

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Jul 11, 2013

Dale Maynard Nesdahl, 65, Minot, died on Thursday, July 11, 2013 in a Minot hospital. Dale was born on December 13, 1947 in Minot to Orvin and E. Mildred (Jorde) Nesdahl. He was raised and educated in Minot and graduated from Minot High School in 1965. He attended Wahpeton State School of Science from 1966-1967 and received an Associate...

Jul 9, 2013

Stacie Jean Pailing, 34, Minot, died July 9, 2013 in her home. Stacie was born April 6, 1979, in Devils Lake, ND to Corwin Rickert and Melinda Kilmer. She was a freelance entrepreneur. Stacie was united in marriage to Allan Pailing in 2012. They made their home in Minot. Together, they enjoyed picking seashells and spending time...

Jul 9, 2013

Arthur "Art" Willis Vix, 92, Minot, formerly of the Sawyer area, died Sunday, June 30, 2013 in a Minot Hospital.

Art was born April 26, 1921 on a farm near Sawyer, North Dakota, the son of Emanuel and Martha (Seibel) Vix. The family moved to a farm near Harvey in 1922 and he began attending country schools...

Jul 8, 2013

Jessie Irene Mikkelson, 84, Minot and formerly of Watford City passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 8, 2013 in a Minot nursing home from complications related to Alzheimer's disease. Jessie was born on September 24, 1928 in Watford City, ND to Asy W. and Gladys (Maloney) Calkins. She was reared on the family farm east of...

Jul 7, 2013

Inga S. Hanson, 98, Minot, formerly of Donnybrook and Lignite, died Sunday, July 7, 2013 in a Minot Nursing Home.

Inga was born January 9, 1915 on the family farm near Lignite, North Dakota, the daughter of Peder and Maline (Stromhoved) Berg. She was raised on the family farm in Burke County and educated at country schools...

Jul 7, 2013

Dr. James (Jim) Brandt, 83, of Minot died Sunday, July 7, 2013 in his home.

Jim\'s life was well spent teaching and helping others. He was born on November 12,1929 in Cleveland, TN to Max and Edrie (Bowen) Brandt of Ryder. As a minister's son, Jim's family lived in the Midwest before he graduated from Willow City...

Jul 7, 2013

Briggs Arthur Zimmer, 17 month old son of Chris and Sommer Zimmer, Upham, died Sunday, July 7, 2013 in a Fargo hospital. Briggs was born to Chris and Sommer (Hall) Zimmer on January 25, 2012. He shared his birthday and middle name with his great-grandpa, Arthur. Briggs was all boy who loved being outside. He spent lots of time...

Jul 6, 2013

Howard E. Brown , 78, Minot, died Saturday, July 6, 2013 in a Minot nursing home.

Howard E. Brown was born on November 28, 1934, to Earl and Mabel (Tegmeier) Brown near Berthold. He was raised and educated in Berthold and as a teenager began working for Great Northern Railroad. In 1995, he retired from...

Jul 5, 2013

Joan Yvonne Brooks, 78, Summerville, S.C. and formerly of Berthold, died Friday, January 11, 2013 at Medical University of South Carolina.

Joan was born March 16, 1934 at Lonetree, ND, the daughter of Earl and Rose (Mautz) Nappen. She was raised and educated at Lonetree and was united in marriage to Rolla Brooks on July 12, 1953....

Jul 5, 2013

Mavis Irene (Olson) Ambers accepted God's invitation home on July 5, 2013 in a Minot hospital due to complications from a stroke at the age of 86. She was born north of Heimdal on June 19, 1927 to Helmer and Matilda (Christiansen) Olson. She grew up on a farm in the area around Heimdal and Wellsburg and graduated 8th...

Jul 3, 2013

Dr. Robert Deckert , 81, Minot, died Wednesday, July 03, 2013 in a Minot nursing home.

Dr. Robert James Deckert "Doc" was born March 2, 1932 in Bismarck, ND, the son of Joseph and Martha (Haux) Deckert. He was raised and educated in Bismarck and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1950. Bob attended...