Jessica Rose Longtine, 46 of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away on February 7, 2026 at the Sanford Hospital of Fargo.
Jessica was born on July 2, 1979 in Grafton, ND to Robert and Jeanette (Vondra) Longtine. Jessica attended and graduated from Devils Lake High School and loved participating in the North Dakota Special Olympics. She loved traveling and spent several years living in Kansas.
Jessica is survived by her children; Melinda Burris and Alex Burris, her father, Robert Longtine, siblings; Ivan Longtine, Teresa (Ron) Mafnas, Lisa Olivarez, Heidi Longtine and Brian (Kassandra) Longtine and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother Jeanette Longtine, brother-in-law, Albert Olivarez, and nephew, Cody Martinson.
Her kindness, humor, and generosity of spirit touched everyone who knew her. She had a way of making those around her feel loved and appreciated. She will forever be remembered and deeply missed by all who loved her.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Grafton. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in the spring.

Terry J. Denault, age 68, of Grafton, North Dakota, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton.
Terry John Denault was born November 8, 1957, in Cavalier, North Dakota, the son of the late John Joseph and June Judith (Johnson) Denault. His family moved frequently; therefore, he attended several area schools. Terry considered Deer Lodge, Montana, his childhood home. He went to work at a very young age in various potato houses as a young man no older than 15 years old, he worked day labor in Billings, MT, to assist in raising his siblings and financially supporting his family. Later he would move to Garrison, ND, where he worked for Cenex in the tire department.
He then moved to Park River, where he lived with his uncle and worked at Park River Potato and Burbidge Seed.
Terry was united in marriage to his first wife, Barbara Novak, and together the couple had two children: Tyrone and Melissa. They made their home in Fordville, ND. He began working for Associated Potato and construction trades during the off-season.
Terry was fortunate enough to find the love of his life and become united in marriage to Dianna Severson on November 5, 1993, in Cavalier, ND. The couple welcomed two children: Montana and Terry Ray. The couple made their home in Park River. In the early years of their marriage, it was at Hart Machine and Manufacturing, where he learned his true calling, teaching and mentoring many people the trade. He then joined the team at Harriston Industry, where he maintained several positions. Later, he became the manager for Ryan Potato in East Grand Forks for several years.
The couple moved to Grafton, he returning to his love, Hart Machine and Manufacturing, until the company’s closure; he became the wash plant manager at Campbell Farms for many years. During this time, they moved to Oakwood in 2009. Terry went back to Associated Potato Grower until he had to leave due to Chronic Kidney failure. He eventually regained enough strength through his strong will to return full-time at Associated Potato Growers Association for the final four month of his life.
He was a member of the Harley Owners Group, Walsh County Gun Club, and the National Rifle Association. He loved his family through and through. He made every effort to give his children the childhood that he never had. He was able to find humor in everything, good or bad, and always made his family feel safe. He was an avid baker and gardener. He enjoyed antiques and being a collector of many things from bikes both motorized and pedal, watches, guns; along with vintage toys he wasn’t fortunate enough to have as a child; canons, steam engines, western memorabilia. He was a huge collector of cars, owning many throughout his life. He enjoyed the outdoors, riding his motorcycles and fixing his cars as well as creating things with his hands. He had a childlike, whimsical nature about him when he was in his element working on his latest project.
Terry is survived by his wife, Dianna Denault, Oakwood, ND; his children: Tyrone (Rachel) Denault, Oakwood, ND; Melissa Denault (Brett Midgarden), Park River, ND; Leah Santos; Montana Denault, Grafton, ND; Terry R. Denault, East Grand Forks, MN; grandchildren: Zeek Denault (Grafton), Kayden and Karlene Schaf as well as Oskar Saurer; his sister Shelly (Dale) Johnson, St. Thomas, ND.
He is also survived by his uncle, aunts, nieces, and nephews as well as numerous cousins. We mustn’t forget his best friend and fur baby, Duke.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Marcel Denault Sr., Charlene (Roy) Swecker, and Gaylord Denault, maternal and paternal grandparents, and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton. With a luncheon gathering to follow at the Heritage Village Center. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at Union Cemetery, rural Osnabrock, North Dakota, in the spring.

James D. Haug, age 80, of Grafton, ND passed away peacefully, Monday, February 2, 2026 at Maple View Memory Care of Grand Forks, with his daughters at his side.
James “Jim” D. Haug was born April 7, 1945 to the late Edwin and Evelyn (Sondeland) Haug in Grafton, ND. He was raised and attended Grafton Public Schools. After graduation, he attended the University of North Dakota. Jim lived in Silver Bay and Thief River Falls, MN for many years working in the banking industry, as a lender.
Jim and his family moved to Prior Lake, MN, where he owned and operated Jim’s Wholesale Auto Sales for 10 years. Jim returned to banking and worked in Florida and Arizona. He returned home to his roots in North Dakota to help care for his father. Jim enjoyed living his final years in Grafton, reconnecting with the community, family, and friends.
Jim is survived by his children: Audrey (Arne) Bracchi, Sacramento, CA; Sonya (Roger) Herr, Mounds View, MN, and Brian (Kelly) Haug, Lady Lake, FL; son-in-law, Jeffrey Quiggle; grandchildren: Georgia, Ella, Rachel, Lauren, Hayden, Heather, Tyler, Ryan, and Eric; five great grandchildren; brother Jerry (Melanie) Haug, and sister-in-law, Joyce Haug. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Sheila Quiggle, and brother Kenneth Haug.
Memorial Services will be on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton, ND Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at Landstad Cemetery of Auburn, ND in the spring of 2026. Jim’s service will be livestreamed on the Tollefson Funeral Home website.
On behalf of the family of James Haug, we would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Lutheran Sunset Home and Maple View Memory Care for their exceptional care.

Arnold J. Barclay, age 95 of Grafton, North Dakota, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton.
Arnold was born September 20, 1930, in Harriston Township, the son of Percy and Amelia (Mondry) Barclay. He attended public school in Minto, ND. He joined the Navy when he was 19 and served on the USS Cabot. He worked in the South Dakota gold mines, worked for the telephone company until July 1952 and was then called in for service a second time and was discharged May 1954. Upon returning from the service, Arnold met Mary Ann Thompson at a dance at the Pavilion in Minto. They were married November 7, 1954, in the Grafton Lutheran Church.
Arnold worked for Grafton Floral and a few farmers before buying and running the Minto Café until March 1960. He then was hired by Ida McCann to help farm her land and gradually took over her farming operation. He took great pride in farming, was hardworking and known for his meticulous farming practices and attention to detail. He passed his work ethic to his children throughout their growing years by having them help with butchering the chickens, making hay, tending to the cattle, pulling weeds in the beans and helping with the harvest every fall. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Minto and passed on the importance of going to church to his family. He was a member of the Forest River American Legion.
In their later years Arnold and Mary Ann spent 27 winters in Mesa, Arizona, where they met many new friends from all over the country. They cherished the time away from the cold weather and spending time with their snowbird friends. They also enjoyed having their kids take a break from the cold to come visit them at Trail Riders RV Park.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary Ann, his children, Deb (Ed) Karas, Petersburg, ND; Sandy (Craig) Houska, Grafton, ND; Don (Susan) Barclay, Grafton, ND; Diane (Roger) Anderson, Grafton, ND; Amy (Jeff) Sobolik, Reynolds, ND; and JoEllen (Darren) Rohrich, West Fargo, ND; grandchildren: Brian (Samantha) Karas, Kelli Wixo, Jean (Derek) Schmidt, Cory (Mikki) Barclay, Laura (Bailey) Hermanson, Garrett Barclay (Megan Kalka), Briana (Thomas) Martens, Steve (Andria) Miller, David (Sara) Miller, Jeff (Cassidy) Miller, Kayla Barclay, Rebecca (John) Crooks, Amanda (Koby) Sway, Sarah (Alek) Berg, Adam Barclay (Larissa Larson), Aaron (Cori) Anderson, Jason Anderson, Lucas Sobolik (Erika Tinkham), Ben (Samantha) Sobolik, Rachel (Jerrod) Truax, Katie (Stephen) Butz, Isaac Rohrich and Emma Rohrich and 39 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Gary; son-in-law, Rande Miller; sisters and brothers-in-law, Claryce (Frank) Rose, Darlyne (Bob) Murray and Sharon (Bob) Mlcoch.
The family of Arnold would like to extend a very special thank you to the entire staff at Grafton Unity Hospital for the exceptional care and kindness they showed our family.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:30 P.M. at the Minto Community Center, Minto, ND. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the community center. The funeral will be livestreamed on the Tollefson Funeral Home website. Interment will be at the Minto City Cemetery, Minto, ND in the spring. Military Rites will be provided by the Forest River American Legion Post and the US Navy Funeral Honors.

Ronald E. Furstenau Sr.
August 18, 1937 — January 25, 2026
Hensel

Ronald E. Furstenau Sr., 88, of Hensel, ND, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier, ND. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in rural St. Thomas, ND. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier. 
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Full obituary to follow. 

Monica Rudnik, age 35 of Grafton, ND passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at her home near Grafton.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Grafton, ND. Visitation will be Thursday for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the church cemetery.

Karen L. Kern, 61, formerly of Pembina, ND, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pembina Pioneer Methodist Church. Visitation will be held one hour before the time of the service.
Karen was born in Cavalier, ND to Edward “Cope” and Mary (Smith) Kern., She was nicknamed “Toopie” by her Grandpa Kern.
Karen was born deaf and was educated at North Dakota School for the Deaf, graduating in 1984. It was there, at NDSU, that she made many lifelong friends.
Karen continued her education at a vo-tech in the Twin Cities and worked at the Grafton Record and various jobs in the Pembina area.
Karen was very active in the deaf community and in what she called “Deaf Church.”
Left to mourn Karen are her brother, Kevin “Cope” Kern and his daughter, Becca, the Kern cousins and a family of dear friends including Toni Fairbanks and her beloved cat, Walter.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Dennis, grandparents: Walter and Mary Kern and Earl and Elise Smith.

Gene A. Anderson, age 85 of Grafton, ND passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at the Unity Hospital of Grafton, ND.
Gene A. Anderson was born November 26, 1940 in Brocket, ND the son of Arthur and Louise (Sundeen) Anderson. He graduated from Brocket High School in 1958 and graduated from Mayville State College in 1962. Following his education he started teaching in Fessenden, ND. Gene was united in marriage to Marilyn Vold on December 28, 1962 in Grand Forks. The couple lived in Fessenden until 1970 when they moved to Holdingford, MN where he taught until moving to Grafton in 1978. Gene taught in Grafton until retiring in 2002. He coached basketball in all the schools where he taught. He was named the North Dakota State Coach of the Year in 1985 and was honored with Teacher of the Year in Grafton. Gene also worked as a crop adjuster for Nodak Mutual for 35 years and refereed for Girls State Basketball tournaments. Gene and Marilyn spent the winter months in Oregon following their granddaughters basketball games.
He was a member of the Grafton Lutheran church where he served on numerous boards throughout the years. He also taught Sunday School for a few years.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn, Grafton, ND; sons: Lance Anderson, Vancouver, WA and Mark (Rhonda) Anderson, Minto, ND; four grandchildren: Sloan, Marly, Abby and Noah and great grandchildren: Birdie, Cooper and Rowan; his sister: Kristy (Paul) Tronson, Doyon, ND. Several nieces and nephews also survived. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Louise Moilanen and his brother Neil.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11;00 AM at the Grafton Lutheran Church, Grafton, ND. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30-11:00 AM at the church. Inurnment will be at Grafton Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Grafton Lutheran Church or the Unity Hospital Foundation. The service will be live streamed on the Tollefson Funeral Home website.

Joseph Restemayer, 62, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Methodist Church in Cavalier. Visitation will be held one hour before the time of service at the church.
Joseph B. Restemayer was born on January 16, 1963, the son of Clarence and Ann Restemayer. He grew up in Cavalier, where he attended school and graduated from Cavalier High School, before later making his home in Grand Forks.
Joe was a hard worker who took pride in his work and put his whole heart into everything he did. No matter the job, his employers over the years knew that they were getting the very best Joe had to offer.
Joe had a heart of gold and would help people in any way that he could. If you were lucky enough to call him a friend, then your life was enriched. In his lifetime, Joe was blessed to meet many people who became like family. Joe loved spending quality time with family and friends and had a special love for his dogs. He was blessed to form a close bond with his niece Marion and great-nephew Sebastian who always stepped up for him no matter what he needed.
Joe is survived by his son: Kevin (Kelsey) Restemayer; grandchildren: Addison and Noah; sisters: Elizabeth Dumenchuk and Julie (Lane) Unhjem; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ann Restemayer; brothers: Edmund and Thomas; and brother-in-law, Alexander Dumenchuk.

Gale D. Erickson, age 89, of Grand Forks and formerly of Hoople, ND passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton, ND. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Military rites and burial will take place in the spring of 2026 at the Hoople City Cemetery, Hoople, ND. Services will be livestreamed via the Tollefson Funeral Home website.