Stanley Chaput, 76, formerly of Walhalla, ND, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024 in Chandler, AZ after a short battle with Leukemia. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla, ND. Visitation will be held one hour before the time of the services at the church.
Stanley was born in Langdon, ND on January 20, 1948 to Henry and Clara Chaput. Stanley attended country school near his home in Walhalla, ND, and for several years attended grade school in Long Beach, CA where the family spent their winters. Stan graduated high school from Walhalla Public High in 1966. He attended college in Richardton, ND for two years before graduating with a Bachelor of Marketing and Business from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND.
On June 28, 1969, he married Patsy (Tongen) Chaput. They were married and had a wonderful union for 43 years which resulted in the birth of their two children Jeffrey and Kimberly. Stan worked the majority of his 40+ year career in Agriculture Finance. He traveled a large territory of the United States and enjoyed meeting people and finding great places to eat wherever he went. Patsy passed away from her courageous battle with cancer in 2011.
On April 5th, 2014 he married Patricia (Hauge) Chaput in Chandler, AZ. They spent their winters in Sun Lakes, AZ and summers between West Fargo, ND and his cabin in Minaki, Ontario, Canada. They enjoyed traveling and exploring the world together. You never knew where they would be at any point and kept everyone guessing where they would travel to next. He enjoyed reading, golfing and was great at keeping in touch with his children, his siblings and his many friends.
Stan was loved by all and we will miss him everyday. He is survived by his wife Patricia Chaput, his children: Jeffrey (Marne) Chaput, Edina, MN and Kimberly Chaput, West Fargo, ND; grandchildren: Hannah and Luke Chaput; Siblings: Rick Chaput of Fountain Valley CA; Larry (Brad) Chaput, Mesa, AZ; Pauline (Brad) Benson, Aberdeen, SD; Paul Chaput, Orange, CA; and Pat (Joan) Chaput, Walhalla, ND; plus several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Patsy Chaput and his sister in-laws: Lisa Chaput and Marianne Chaput.

Merle Mathison, 91, of Walhalla, North Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Pembilier Nursing Center in Walhalla, ND. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Walhalla Lutheran Church in Walhalla. Visitation will be held one hour before the time of services at the church. 
Merle Mathison was born October 30, 1933, at Walhalla, ND, to James and Mabel (Arneson) Mathison. He grew up in the Walhalla area where he attended school. In 1955 he enlisted in the US Army and served until 1957. Throughout his career, he managed grain elevators in Walhalla, ND, Wahpeton, ND, Fertile, MN, and Fairdale, ND. He retired in June 1990. 
He married his wife of 64 years, Beth Danielson, on February 25, 1960. 
His wife, Beth, survives as do their children, Debbie (Lloyd) Lafferty, Jeffery (Wendy) Mathison, and Tracie (Trent) Ivesdal; grandchildren, Troy Lafferty and Lynsey Lafferty, Tarver Nova, Michael Mathison and Daniel Mathison, Larin Ivesdal, Bethany (Jordon) Kuchar, and Allie (fiancé Shad Mack) Ivesdal; great-grandchildren, Zoey Lafferty and Rayden Marion; brother, Arden (Kathleen) Mathison, along with several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Marlo Thompson; brother-in-law, Glenn Thompson, and stepmother, Alma Mathison.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Walhalla Lutheran Church Furnace Fund and Pembilier Nursing Home. 
Interment will be in the spring at Hillside Cemetery in Walhalla, ND.

Darlene “Dar” M. Hendrickson, age 86 of Edinburg, ND, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Wedgewood Manor of Cavalier, ND.                                                       
Darlene M. Warner was born July 11, 1938, in Larchwood, Iowa, the daughter of Elmer and Leona (Laackmann) Warner. After attending school in Rock Rapids and Lester, IA, she went on to graduate from the Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Sioux City, IA, in August of 1959. Darlene married Bradley Hendrickson on September 6, 1959, in Rock Rapids, IA. They resided in Sioux Falls, SD, where her nursing career began at the Sioux Valley Hospital. In 1964, they relocated to Adams, ND. Then in 1972, they bought and settled on a farm near Edinburg, ND where they would both tend to their flock of sheep. Darlene continued to work as a nurse at various local hospitals over the years, including Grafton, Park River, and Cavalier. She then worked several years as the Director of Nurses at the Good Samaritan Senior Living Center in Park River, ND, and continued to work at the Good Samaritan until her retirement in the year of 2000.
Darlene was a member of the Quick Response in Edinburg and also spent time training new EMT’s. She enjoyed time with her family, attending sporting and musical events, trips to Iowa to visit her parents, siblings, and extended family, hosting many Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners at her home, and playing softball whether it be on a team or her home team (family) in her yard. Being an avid reader and writer, she also spearheaded a book on the History of the Park River Bible Camp. She loved gardening whether it was flowers or vegetables, singing hymns with the church choir, and long walks down the country road next to their home. Darlene had an infectious laugh if you were lucky enough to experience it. You could often see her and Brad at church or somewhere enjoying coffee around a table of friends.
Darlene is survived by her husband, Bradley; her four daughters: Rhea (Duane) Restemayer, Edinburg, ND; Rona (Kerry) Johnson, Greeley, CO; Diane (Bruce) Ralston, Mountain, ND; and Terri (Dan) Holt, Hoople, ND; her grandchildren: Angela (Chris) DuBois, Desiree (Jon) Gabriel, Heather (Art) Flores, Paula Putrino, Alex Holt, Erica Ralston, and Jacob Ralston; six great grandchildren and one great great grandson; her siblings: Dennis (Esther) Warner, Rock Rapids, IA; Donna Johnson, St. Louis, MO; Delmer (Karen) Warner, Spencer, IA; and Doug (Donna) Warner, Sioux Falls, SD and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Leona Warner.
Funeral services will be Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Edinburg.  Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church.  The service will be livestreamed on the Tollefson Funeral Home website. Interment will be at the Sarepta Lutheran Cemetery of Rural Adams. . In lieu of flowers the family would favor donations in remembrance to the Park River Ambulance, the Trinity Lutheran Church of Edinburg or the Sarepta Lutheran Cemetery of Adams.

Frances Schuster, age 91, of Grafton, North Dakota passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.
Frances was born on October 29, 1933 in Grafton, North Dakota, the daughter of the late Arthur and Louise (Campbell) Collette.  She grew up in the Oakwood area, graduating in 1952 from St. Aloysius Academy in Oakwood.  Upon graduating, she worked at the S&L Department store in Grafton.  Frances was united in marriage to Leonard Schuster on June 14, 1954 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oakwood.  Frances and Leonard farmed in the Warsaw, North Dakota area while raising their three sons.  Frances worked as an independent painter for many years.  In 2001, the couple purchased a home in Grafton.  Since January 2020, Frances has resided at the Leisure Estates Apartments in Grafton.
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Frances was active in many local organizations, including the Grafton Hospital Auxiliary, Sacred Heart Society of Warsaw and the Altar Societies of both St. John’s Catholic Church, Grafton and St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Warsaw.  Frances enjoyed gardening and yardwork on the family farm which continued when moving to Grafton.  She enjoyed baking, including making her family’s favorite dinner sweet rolls (recipe from the Dakota Maid Flour bag).  Frances was always generous with her time putting friends and family first.

​Frances is survived by her sons:  Glenn (Jane) Schuster, Vadnais Heights, MN; Scott Schuster, Grand Forks, ND; Guy (Barbara) Schuster, Bloomington, MN; four grandchildren:  Kyle (Lindsay) Schuster, Megan (Garrett) Reed, Katie (Adam) Herbst, Michael Schuster; three great grandsons: Walker, Weston and Cooper; sisters:  Joyce Lessard and Carol Gallagher.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leonard, four brothers and three sisters.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Grafton, ND.  Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment will be at the St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery of Warsaw, ND.  The service will be livestreamed on the Tollefson Funeral Home Website.

Michael Stremick, 65, of Walhalla, ND, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, November 8, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Walhalla, ND. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the church.
Michael was born on September 22, 1959, in Cavalier, ND, to Philip and Myrna (Tetrault) Stremick. 
Michael attended Dickinson State University, where he met his wife, Kathy. Michael and Kathy (Stagl) were married on October 10, 1981, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New England, ND. In high school and early college, Mike worked with his father and extended family as part of Philip Stremick Construction where they built many roads and dams throughout the state of North Dakota. 
After college, Mike and Kathy returned to Walhalla to farm. As part of Stremick Farms, Mike farmed and grew certified seed potatoes with his father and son for over 40 years. Mike, affectionally known as “Moose” to all his friends, loved to hunt and fish. Almost as much as he loved these outdoor experiences, he loved to share them with others. Whether helping strangers bag their once-in-a-lifetime elk or teaching eager young fisherman the meaning of the “Walhalla limit” when catching walleyes, Mike always wanted to help others enjoy hunting and fishing as much as he did. 
A testament to Mike’s generous spirit was his enormous capacity for lifelong friendships. Even though Mike had immense responsibilities with his family and farm, he always found time for others. Without fail, Mike could be seen answering the phone to listen to a story, share a laugh, or offer a favor. Mike’s humor was priceless with an unmatched ability to imitate voices, build suspense, and drop a punchline. He especially loved his children, their spouses, and his grandchildren. They made him beam with pride as they excelled in school, performed in athletics, or bagged a nice buck. 
Even more, Mike was proud when they encountered difficulties and did the right thing, or when they simply sat next to him at the kitchen counter and talked about life. Mike’s generosity knew no limits. If someone needed something, he gave it. Mike endured trials quietly and spent his full energy on buoying everyone else. Without fanfare or expectation, Mike loved, gave, and forgave eternally. Everyone who knew Mike loved him -- and for good reason. He was one of the rare, good ones gone too soon.
Mike is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Kathy, son, Christopher (Kristi) of Walhalla and daughter, Emily (Fred) Kooser of Grand Forks, ND; grandchildren, Parker Stremick and Brody Berg; brothers, Steven Stremick of Fargo, ND, Paul Stremick of Walhalla, Jeffrey (Lisa) Stremick of Fargo, ND, Mark (Mollie) Stremick of Walhalla; sisters, Shelly (Steve) Fillipi of Aurora, CO, Lori (Rick) Sorensen of Hulett, WY, and Cari (Tod) Worner of Plymouth, MN; and his mother-in-law, Martina Stagl of New England, ND.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, Matthew, and his father-in-law, Kenneth Stagl.

LeRoy P. McCann age 81 of Grafton, ND passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.
LeRoy P. McCann was born December 14, 1942 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Patrick and Mildred (Burris) McCann. He grew up and attended schools in Minto, ND, graduating from Minto High School in 1960. LeRoy attended the North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND for two years. Following his education he worked for the Kittson County Enterprise in Hallock, MN. He also worked at the Missile Site for a time.   LeRoy enlisted in the North Dakota National Guard in 1964 and served until 1990. While in the guard he served as Sgt 1C and Retention Officer. He received the Soldier of the Year Award in 1968 and the Minute Man Award for dedication supporting men and women of the Army National Guard who served to defend freedom.   In 1973 LeRoy moved to Grafton and began his career with the Grafton Police Department. He married Karen Stark on April 25, 1975 in Grafton. The couple made their home here.  He attended the Criminal Investigation Training program in Bismarck. He served as Patrolman, SGT, Detective, Assistant Chief and Chief of Police from 1979-2003, the longest serving chief in the department’s history. He served as the city’s emergency manager for several years. He received North Dakota’s highest award in Law Enforcement, the Lone Eagle and the Quilt of Valor.  LeRoy moved to the Lutheran Sunset Home in February of 2021.
LeRoy was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church where he served on the church council and taught religious education. He was a member of the Grafton American Legion and  Valley Ambulance. He served as the local chairman for the Salvation Army. He served on the board of directors for United Givers, Grafton Chemical Depedenancy Task Force and Domestic Violence. He was a member of the North Dakota Peace Officers Association, North Valley Vo-Tech Board and taught Hunters Safety for 25 years.  He enjoyed wood working, sports and spending time with his family. LeRoy loved doing projects with his dad and always had a father/daughter weekend with Katie and her dog Piper. He was truly a family man who provided Love, Guidance and Protection for his family. He will be missed!
LeRoy is survived by his wife, Karen, Grafton, ND; daughter, Katie McCann,  West Fargo, ND; grand dog, Piper, brother, Michael McCann, Grand Forks, ND; niece, Tracy (Greg) Meagher and great nieces, Paige, Reese and Drew all of Grand Forks, ND; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Jane Stark, East Grand Forks, MN; godson, Ryan Mohagen, Grand Forks, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Robert, Terrance and Loren, father and mother-in-law, George and Geri Stark and sister-in-law, Lynn Stark. 
Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Grafton. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:30-11:00 AM at the church. Inurnment will be at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery of Minto. Military rites will be provided by the Grafton American Legion and North Dakota National Guard Honor Guard. The service will be live streamed on the Tollefson Funeral Home Website.
The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Dr. Marquardt, Dr. Potti, Sarah Matcha, APRNCNP, and the Lutheran Sunset Home Station 2 for all the loving care given to LeRoy over the last several years. 
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Linda Fay Bogert, age 74 of Grafton, ND, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.
Linda Swenson was born June 23, 1950 in Bagley, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Oliver and Edith (Lietz) Swenson.  She grew up and attended school in Bagley.  She was united in marriage to Warren Bogert Sr. on November 19, 1966 in Roy Lake, Minnesota.  The couple made their home in Grafton, ND where she worked at the Developmental Center for 27 ½ years.
She was a member of the Grafton Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed sewing, embroidery, camping and fishing.  She loved to cook and bake for family and friends.  She was known for her breads, donuts and cookies.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be missed dearly.
Linda is survived by her husband Warren, Grafton, ND; sons: Warren (Susan) Bogert Jr., Stanley, ND and Oliver Bogert, Grafton, ND; grandchildren: Alex (Ashley Cull) Bogert, Sherokee (Jakson) Knutson, Madison Bogert, and Eric Bogert; great granddaughter Calliope Knutson; sisters: Joyce Meyers, Minnetonka, MN and Pearl Beck, Bagley, MN; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughters MacKenzie and Genevieve Bogert; and siblings: Florence Umphrey, Olga Wenneson, Edith “Sis” Campbell, Carl Swenson, Oliver Duane Swenson, John Swenson and Peter Swenson.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Grafton Lutheran Church.  Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church.  Inurnment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery of Park River.  The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Tollefson Funeral Home Website.  

Kelly DePuy Morrison passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND, from complications due to kidney failure. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier.
Kelly was born on April 6, 1954, to Roy and Marjorie DePuy Morrison at Cavalier, ND. During the space of 70 years, Kelly’s life epitomized personal achievement: his acceptance, his positivity, his generosity, and his goal to serve others were met through his years of teaching. Kelly’s relationships have touched numerous lives and have left an indelible mark.
Kelly grew up in Akra where he enjoyed the freedoms and pleasures of farm living, having a pony, milk cows, goats, dogs, cats, and even rabbits. Along with his parents, they frequently visited neighbors and family, and the art of listening and conversational adroitness were instilled; a mixture of facts and lore lodged in Kelly’s memory and afforded him to reminisce vividly about the past.
Kelly was always well-versed on a variety of subjects, but one of his favorite topics was sports; he followed local, state, national, and professional teams. As a boy he collected the cards of his most admired athletic heroes and memorized the statistics of those players and their teams. As boys often do, he aspired to be a competitive factor in sports, however, when physical limitations prevented participation, he committed to the role of student manager for the Cavalier Tornadoes during high school.
After graduation, Kelly enrolled at Mayville State and it quickly grew to mean more to him than just his college – it became his home – and when he retired, he returned to his beloved Alma Mater to live.
Kelly rose to his strengths: his people skills, his capacity to support others, and his ability to recognize the potential for student achievement were limitless. He became an elementary teacher, junior high and high school coach. He held North Dakota, teacher positions at Garrison, Neche, Crystal, Carson, and Warwick.
As a teacher, he mentored, instructed, nurtured, and inspired students to do and to be their best. Kelly never lost interest for the students he worked with; deep into their adulthoods he remembered them and was quick to acknowledge their accomplishments.
Kelly fostered friendships everywhere he lived and all the places he worked. The friends he made at Mayville were lifelong. His loyalty to his college, and his love for athletics never faltered. He embraced Comet Blue with his whole heart.
Kelly lived with his uncle and aunt, Clayton and Emily Morrison, after his mother died in 1969. Kelly’s father died in 1963.
Kelly’s family requests that memorials be given to the Mayville State University Alumni, or to Mayville Athletics.

Donald Ordean Boe, age 91 of Adams, ND passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Santé of Mesa Rehab Facility in Arizona. His illness was sudden, and he was with his wife and children, Dawn and Gary in his final days. 
Donald was born June 20, 1933 at his farm home, the son of Ralph and Myrtle (Foyen) Boe. He attended Fairview School in rural Adams and four years at Walsh County Agriculture School in Park River, graduating in 1951.  He attended NDAC (NDSU) short course in agriculture and was the first to get the course diploma.  Donald served in the United States Army from 1953 – 1955, serving 18 months in Korea, upon his discharge he returned home and started farming with his father and family.  He enjoyed sharing stories about his days in service and had a passion for American History. 
Donald married Dorothy Ellingson on February 22, 1957.  They had three children Dawn, Gary, and Jon and raised them on the family farm.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, golf, and playing cards.  He loved music, especially old country music and yodeling the good stuff, he would say.  Donald was a member of Adams Mountain Lutheran Church, a member of Qually-Dvorak American Legion, and served on Township, Elevator, and Church Boards.  Starting in 1997, Donald and Dorothy wintered in Mesa, AZ.
Donald is survived by his wife Dorothy of Adams; children: Dawn (Tim) Lundquist of Mahtomedi, MN and Gary (Karen) Boe of Adams, ND; eight grandchildren, four step grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, seven step great grandchildren, two step great, great grandchildren; and sister-in-law Delores Boe of rural Adams, as well as several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, infant sister Lona, sister Marilyn, brother Rodie, brother-in-law Merle Daley, and son Jon David Boe.  
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Adams Mountain Lutheran Church.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Inurnment will be at Vang Lutheran Cemetery in rural Adams.  In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial to Adams Mountain Lutheran Church and Vang Lutheran Cemetery.
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God brought our beautiful and loving mother and beloved wife into this world November 2, 1950 and God took her home November 2, 2024 with her loving family hand in hand praying her into the arms of Jesus setting her completely free from all the pain and suffering from pancreatic/liver cancer.
Dina M. Satterlund was born November 2, 1950 in Warren, MN, the daughter of the late Lynn and Elaine (Jorgenson) Benson.  She grew up and graduated from Stephen High School.  She attended Concordia College and Moorhead Area Technical College, both in Moorhead, MN.
She was united in marriage to Ted Barta of Pisek, ND on September 4, 1971 and they had three children together.  On July 5, 1997, Dina married Charles Satterlund at Oak Island, MN.  They lived in Kennedy, Drayton and Grafton.  She worked as an Administrative Assistant at the Developmental Center and also worked at the Walsh County Heritage Village for many years and Marvins.  
She enjoyed dancing, gardening, doing crafts and playing Bingo with her friends.  In the summer she enjoyed going to the lake, fishing and spending time with the kids and grandkids.  
Dina is survived by her husband Chuck Satterlund, children: Chad (Mel) Barta, Kristin (Shawn) Meschke, Pat (Jade) Barta, Chad (Carrie) Satterlund, Nathan (Jaci) Satterlund and her nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter; siblings:  Doris (Doug) Haugen, Bob (Mavis) Benson and Al Benson.  She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter-in-law Laura Satterlund, granddaughter Heidon Barta, grandson Cooper Satterlund, brother Rodger Benson and sister-in-law Denise Benson.
​Visitation will be Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 5-7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton.  Inurnment will be at the Stephen Cemetery, Stephen, MN.  In Lieu of Flowers, memorials are preferred to Valley Ambulance.