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Blaine Kotasek

Blaine Kotasek

Jan 11, 2024

To watch a livestream of the funeral service, click here: https://www.youtube.com/@ZionMinot/streams

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Blaine Kotasek , 69, rural Minot, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Trinity Hospital in Minot, ND following a short battle with cancer.

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Joyce Espeseth

Joyce Espeseth

Jan 8, 2024

Joyce Espeseth , 89, Towner, died Monday, January 8, 2024 in a Harvey nursing home.

Joyce Anne Espeseth was born June 11, 1934, the daughter of Edward and Doyie (Blake) Espeseth in Minot, North Dakota. She was raised on the family farm in Falsen Township of McHenry County near Denbigh, ND. She graduated from Dakota...

Janice Kleven

Janice Kleven

Jan 8, 2024

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Janice Darlene Kleven , 86, Piedmont, SD formerly of Berthold, ND passed away on January 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Janice was...

Grace Leslie

Grace Leslie

Jan 7, 2024

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Grace Leslie , 92, lifelong Minot resident died on Sunday, January 7, 2024 in a Minot nursing home.

Grace Ona Leslie was born on September 8,...

Adelaide Johnson

Adelaide Johnson

Jan 6, 2024

The graveside service for Adelaide will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2024 at Rainbow Valley Cemetery, rural Ray, ND.

To view a livestream of the service access: https://flcminot.com/view-worship/

To view the flowers from Adelaide's service, click here: Dr. Adelaide Johnson Flowers

Dr. Adelaide Delores...

Larry Eugene Holmes

Larry Eugene Holmes

Jan 4, 2024

Larry Eugene Holmes , fondly known as "Grumpy," peacefully passed away at the age of 70, in Minot, ND on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Originally from Wiggins, MS, he recently made Minot his home.

Devoted husband for over 30 years, Larry was the beloved spouse to Wanda Whitney Holmes. Together, they created a lifetime of...

Melvin Grilley

Melvin Grilley

Jan 4, 2024

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Melvin Grilley , 89, formerly of Deering, died on Thursday, January 4, 2024 in a Minot assisted living facility.

Melvin Ladd Grilley was born on November...

Thomas Nicholas Boechler

Thomas Nicholas Boechler

Jan 4, 2024

Thomas Boechler, 65, of Minot, ND, peacefully passed away January 4th, 2024 in a Minot hospital.

Thomas Nicholas Boechler was born December 18, 1958 in Fargo, ND. At the age of 2 months old he was adopted by his loving parents August and Beverly (Stalwick) Boechler. He was raised and educated in Velva, ND.

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Michelle Marie Knutson

Michelle Marie Knutson

Jan 4, 2024

Michelle Marie Knutson of Minot, ND passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 4th, 2024, at Trinity Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was blessed with wings at the age of 59.

Michelle was born on February 7, 1964 in Williston, ND by now deceased parents Carroll and Evelyn Overby. She graduated from Williston High School. She met...

Melvin Score

Melvin Score

Dec 29, 2023

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Melvin Score , 83, Minot and formerly of Carpio died on Friday, December 29, 2023 in a Minot nursing home.

Melvin Arthur Score was born on...

Andre Lynn Champieux-Miller

Andre Lynn Champieux-Miller

Dec 29, 2023

To view a livestream of the service access https://www.youtube.com/@oakvalleylutheranchurchvel1979/streams

Andre Champieux-Miller , 76, Minot, died Friday, December 29, 2023 in her daughter's home surrounded by her family and best friend.

Andre was born on July 25, 1947 in Lynwood, CA, to Arthur and Phyllis (Stuart) Champieux. She was reared and educated...

Keith Morrison

Keith Morrison

Dec 28, 2023

Keith Morrison, 62, of Minot, peacefully passed away on December 28, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Keith Allen Morrison was born December 15, 1961 in Detroit, MI to parents Hill and Patricia (Elliot) Morrison. He grew up in Ringgold, Georgia and graduated from Ringgold High School in the Class of 1979.

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Larry D. Schmidt

Larry D. Schmidt

Dec 28, 2023

To view a livestream of the service access https://www.christlutheranminot.org/church-online/

Larry D. Schmidt ,82 and longtime Minot resident, died on December 28, 2023 at his home after a short battle with cancer.

Larry D. Schmidt was born on June 20, 1941 at home in rural Sheldon, N.D. to Merl and Inez (Buss)...

Jeannine Romine

Jeannine Romine

Dec 27, 2023

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Jeannine Romine , 92, Maxbass died on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Home in Bottineau, ND.

Jeannine Adella was born on January 9, 1931 in Maxbass, ND to Leslie and Adella (Gunderson) Romine. She was raised...

Ricky D. Schnase

Ricky D. Schnase

Dec 27, 2023

Ricky D. Schnase , 74, of Minot, North Dakota, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Trinity Nursing Home. He was born on June 29, 1949 at Trinity Hospital in Minot to Edward A. Schnase and Edith M. (Selk) Schnase.

Rick graduated from Minot Senior High School in 1967 and from Minot State University...

Elma Doerr

Elma Doerr

Dec 26, 2023

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Elma Doerr, 93, Minot, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in a Minot assisted living facility.

Elma Louise was born June 5, 1930 in rural Burt, North Dakota to...

Jeannette Simonson

Jeannette Simonson

Dec 25, 2023

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Jeannette Waswick Simonson , 86, longtime Minot resident, died Monday, December 25, 2023 in a Velva Nursing Care Center.

Jeannette was born January 19, 1937 in Minot, ND, the daughter of John and Elva (McKee) Dunn. She was raised...

Justin Knutson

Justin Knutson

Dec 25, 2023

Justin Paul Knutson , 39, Minot, formerly of Williston and Bismarck, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 unexpectedly at his parent's home.

Justin was born on April 3, 1984 at Williston, ND, the son of Todd and Michelle (Overby) Knutson. He was raised and educated at Williston and graduated from Bismarck Century High School....

Pearl 'Dalene' Walz

Pearl 'Dalene' Walz

Dec 24, 2023

To view a recording of Pearl's service access: https://www.mtmsales.net/thomas

Pearl 'Dalene' Walz , 74, West Fargo, died Sunday, December 24, 2023 in a Minot Hospital. A Graveside service will take place on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, where Dalene will be...

Msgt Nicholas Mcleod Van Pelt

Msgt Nicholas Mcleod Van Pelt

Dec 24, 2023

To view a livestream of the service access: https://www.mtmsales.net/thomas

MSgt Nicholas 'Nick' McLeod Van Pelt , 41, Minot, died December 24, 2023. Nick was a native of Ringgold, Georgia, and a graduate of Ringgold High School.

Nick is survived by his children, his pride and joy: Kaedance McLeod Van Pelt, Ameri...

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