All Obituaries

Lonnie Anderson, 80, of Michigan, ND passed away November 28, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks after a valiant year-long battle with lung cancer and heart issues.  Lonnie Ray Anderson was born May 29, 1942 in New Rockford, ND to Alfred and Elaine (Faytle) Anderson.  Lonnie grew up attending school in McHenry, ND graduating in 1961.  He then attended Molar Barber College in Fargo, ND.  Lonnie married his high school sweetheart, Renee Tufte, (who he actually said he...

Margaret A. Johnson, age 85, resident of McVille, ND, died Friday, November 25, 2022 at the NCHS Care Center in McVille. Margaret Arlene Pederson was born September 12, 1937 in Fargo, ND, the daughter of Floyd and Bertha (Pfefferle) Pederson.  She was raised near Enderlin, ND, attended Pontiac #100 country school, and graduated from Enderlin High School.  She earned her teaching certificate when she was 18 and later attended Valley City State University where she earned her...

Donald N. Hanson, age 80, of Lawton, ND, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Prairie Rose Apartments in Lakota, ND, with his wife by his side. Donald Neil Hanson was born May 27, 1942 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Willie and Myrtle (Ulstad) Hanson.  He attended the Triumph School and Edmore High School, graduating in 1960.  He attended UND, graduating in 1965 with a degree in History, then he pursued a Law degree.  During his second year of Law School, he met the love of his...

John Vincent Clair Anderson died in McVille, ND on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, after being surrounded by loving family members throughout the day. Born and raised on the family farm south of Hamar, ND, John had a gentle loving spirit, and a far ranging and inquisitive mind.  As a self-taught mechanic, electrician, welder, and plumber, John loved to troubleshoot and problem solve.  He had a special gift for identifying problems with cars, trucks, tractors, combines, furnaces,...

Maxine C. Twamley, age 90, resident of Hoople, ND, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at First Care Health Center in Park River, ND. Maxine Carol Delorme was born November 18, 1931 at Belcourt, ND, the daughter of Louis and Jane (Zaste) Delorme.  Maxine was married to Walter Martinson until he passed away, and was married to Merlin Twamley until he passed away.  Maxine owned and operated Shenanigan’s Family Restaurant in Grafton, ND, during the...

Joyce Severson, age 89, resident of Lakota, ND, formerly of Michigan, ND, died Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Joyce Hatten was born February 11, 1933 in Crary, ND, the daughter of Ralph and Ann (Cole) Hatten.  She attended elementary school in Southam and Central High School in Devils Lake, graduating with the class of 1950.  Joyce married Selmer Severson on December 13, 1952.  They began farming south of Mapes, ND in 1953, continuing until...

Donna Jean LaPlant “Bunnie”, age 84, of Binford, ND, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Northwood Deaconess Health Center, Northwood, ND. Bunnie was born on Easter Sunday April 17, 1938 to Alvin and Inga (Johnson) Peterson at Helena, MT. She grew up and attended school in Binford, ND, graduating from Binford High School. On June 13, 1957 she was united in marriage to Darrel LaPlant in Binford and together they raised 4 children.  Bunnie and Darrel owned and operated...

Grace (Ruud) Twete, age 89, resident of Devils Lake, ND, formerly of Tolna, ND, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Eventide Heartland Care Center. Grace Arlene Ruud was born July 24, 1933 in McVille, ND to Clarence and Viola (Johnson) Ruud.  The family lived outside of McVille until she was 5 years old, then they moved to a farm outside of Pekin.  Grace started school at Divide #1 country school at the age of 6.  She and her older sister,...

Charles S. “Chuck” Larson, age 59, resident of McVille, ND, died Friday, October 28, 2022 at the NCHS Hospital in McVille, the same hospital in which he was born. Charles was born December 8, 1962, the son of Severin and Betty (Wagner) Larson.  He grew up on the family farm near McVille.  He attended school in McVille and also a Vo-Ag class in Cooperstown that taught him how to weld (at which he excelled), graduating from McVille High School in 1981.  Chuck, along...

Corey A. Myhre, age 55, resident of Bismarck, ND, formerly of Edmore, ND, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at his home. Corey was born January 19, 1967 in Langdon, ND, the son of Curtis and Karolyn (Sigvaldson) Myhre.  He was raised and educated in Edmore, ND, graduating from Edmore High School in 1985.  Corey had worked at several business before becoming a dedicated employee for many years at Menards in Bismarck, where he had worked until the time of his death.  He was...