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Donalda "Donna" Waltz

Donalda "Donna" Waltz

Feb 11, 2025

Donalda Ilene (Borho) Waltz, known lovingly as Donna, was carried gently into Jesus’ arms to her last and heavenly home on February 11th, 2025, at the age of 96. We celebrate her overwhelming joy as she now worships God in his glorious presence. 

Donna was born March 22, 1928, in Wales, ND, to Albin and Lucy (Fischer) Borho. She was the...

Mary Jane Bjornstad

Mary Jane Bjornstad

Feb 10, 2025

Mary Jane Bjornstad, beloved mother, grandmother and wife, passed away while surrounded by her children Monday, February 10, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, after her courageous battle with cancer. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier followed by a luncheon at the E-Free church at 1:00...

Stacey Roy

Stacey Roy

Feb 7, 2025

Stacey L. Roy, 58, of Langdon, ND, passed away very unexpectedly on February 7, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Stacey was born on March 9, 1966, in Devils Lake, ND, to Orris and Karen (Kern) Gjesdal. She grew up in the Nekoma and Langdon area and attended Langdon Area Schools. On September 24, 1988, Stacey married the love of her life, David...

Doris Stein

Doris Stein

Feb 6, 2025

Doris Mae Stein, 98, passed away at Langdon Prairie Health on February 6th, 2025. 

Doris was born June 26, 1926, in Langdon, ND, to Cecil and Caroline (Johnson) McDonald. She was the eldest of the six children. She grew up on a farm near Harvey Township and later moved to Langdon. Her mother passed away early in her life, so many...

Judith A. Miller-Basher

Judith A. Miller-Basher

Feb 5, 2025

Judith “Judy” A. Miller-Basher, 81, of Warroad, MN, formerly of Backoo, ND, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Warroad Senior Living Center in Warroad, MN. A private graveside Memorial will be held this summer.

Judith “Judy” Miller-Basher was born March 31, 1943, in Fargo, ND, the daughter of Michael and Dorothy Miller.

Judy did many things in her life that she...

Lorraine L Hartje

Lorraine L Hartje

Feb 2, 2025

Lorraine L. Hartje, 94, of St. Thomas, ND, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Wedgewood Manor, Cavalier, ND. A private service will be held. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery or Faith in Action, Cavalier, ND. 

Lorraine was born December 13, 1930, in Leroy, ND, the daughter of George and Lucille (Martineau) Freschett. She...

Cheryl V. Brandt

Cheryl V. Brandt

Jan 26, 2025

Cheryl Virginia Brandt, 73, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Cheryl was born the eldest of eight children to Vernon and Olive Christine (Hiller) Bennett. She was born on the family farm near Walhalla. She attended Vang Country School and graduated from Walhalla High School. After high school she attended and graduated...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Jan 25, 2025

Robert James Smith was born November 25th, 1977 to Roland and Betty Ann (Slaamod) Smith. Robert passed away January 25th, 2025 at his residence in Cavalier. 

He grew up in Pembina, ND where he graduated from high school in 1997. Robert worked as a security guard at 7 Clans Casino for many years prior to moving to Cavalier, where he took...

Deborah L. Rents

Deborah L. Rents

Jan 25, 2025

Deborah L. Rents, 58, of Cavalier, ND, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Wedgewood Manor in Cavalier, ND. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier.

Deborah L. Rents was born to Douglas and Patricia (Doyle) Rodvold on March 9, 1966, in Kellogg, ID. She grew up in...

Gerald "Jerry" Bowles

Gerald "Jerry" Bowles

Jan 23, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Bowles, 86, of Langdon, ND, passed away January 23, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. 

Jerry was born on March 11, 1938, in Langdon, ND, to Walter and Ada (Magnus) Bowles. Jerry's childhood in rural North Dakota was an ingrained part of his life. He attended Hay Township School, a one-room schoolhouse that was the center of...

Howard J. Surerus

Howard J. Surerus

Jan 23, 2025

Howard J. Surerus, 85, of Cavalier, ND, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier. 

Howard James Surerus was born to Ernest Earl and Myrtle Emily (Ault) Surerus...

Magnus "Mike" Olason

Magnus "Mike" Olason

Jan 22, 2025

Magnus “Mike” Olason, 94, of Cavalier, ND, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Pembilier Nursing Center in Walhalla, ND. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Brigid’s Catholic Church in Cavalier. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Askew Funeral Home from 5:00...

Joseph J Kihne

Joseph J Kihne

Jan 17, 2025

Joseph J. Kihne, 42, of Devils Lake, ND, formerly of Cavalier, ND, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at his home in Devils Lake. Memorial service will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cavalier Baptist Church, Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held for one hour before the time of the service at the church.

Joseph “JJ”...

Colene Forsberg

Colene Forsberg

Jan 15, 2025

 Colene Marie Forsberg of Hastings, MN and Pharr, TX passed away suddenly but peacefully on January 15, 2025, in McAllen, TX, with her husband and daughter, Nicole by her side. 

 Colene was born in Langdon, ND, on August 27, 1945, to Harold and Lauretta (Larry / Reed) Wenzel, the second oldest of six children. She graduated from Langdon High School in...

Marlene R. Stremick

Marlene R. Stremick

Jan 13, 2025

 Marlene R. Stremick, 87, of Walhalla, ND passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier, ND. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla, ND. Visitation at the church one hour before the time of services. 

Marlene Rae Backes was born...

Pauline C. Salwei

Pauline C. Salwei

Jan 12, 2025

Pauline C. Salwei, 64, of Baudette, MN, formerly of Cavalier, ND, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Lakewood Healthcare in Baudette, MN. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Brigid’s Catholic Church in Cavalier, ND.

Pauline Carol Winkler was born on September 17, 1960, to Carl and RoseAnn (McMillan) Winkler in Cavalier,...

Donna Devine

Donna Devine

Jan 11, 2025

Donna Devine, 95, of Langdon, ND, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon.

Donna Delaine Devine was born November 11, 1929, in Cavalier County to Ray and Marie (Zabel) Greening. She graduated from Langdon High School in 1948. She received her teaching degree from Valley City University and taught in various Cavalier County country schools....

Carol A. Ault

Carol A. Ault

Jan 10, 2025

*** Due to Weather Carol's Memorial Service has been postponed to Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bathgate Presbyterian Church. ***

Carol A. Ault, 75, of Cavalier, ND, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at her home. Memorial service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bathgate Presbyterian Church, Bathgate, ND. Visitation...

Norma Swenson

Norma Swenson

Jan 9, 2025

Norma Swenson, 81, of Langdon, ND, passed away January 9, 2025, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon.

Norma was born August 10, 1943, the only child of Ervin and Mavis (Crockett) Swenson. She lived in Devils Lake, Grafton, Grand Forks, and Langdon throughout her life.

Burial of ashes will take place in the spring at Lebanon Cemetery in Langdon.

James P. Moris

James P. Moris

Jan 8, 2025

James P. Moris, 67, of Pembina, ND, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital, Cavalier, ND. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cavalier Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the church. 

James (Jim) was born...

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