​Gwendolyn V. Askim, age 97 of Park River, ND passed away on Sunday June 7, 2026 at the
First Care Health Center of Park River.
Funeral services will be on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tollefson Funeral Home of
Park River. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will
take place at Hoff Lutheran Cemetery of rural Adams, ND.
An online guestbook is available at: www.tollefsonfuneralhome.com
The Tollefson Funeral Home of Park River is in charge of the arrangements.

Raymond J. Eastman
May 17, 1954 — June 4, 2026
Cavalier

​Raymond J. Eastman, 72, of Cavalier, ND passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Heather’s House in Fargo, ND. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held one hour before the time of services. Burial will be held in the Hallson Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Pembina County Historical Society, Borg Home, Pembina County Fair, or charity of your choice.
Raymond was born the only child of Andrew and Amity (Porter) Eastman on May 17, 1954. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Cavalier, graduating in 1973. Ray then continued his education at Lake Region College in Devils Lake, ND, before returning to the farm.
Things he enjoyed were spending time at the Pembina County Fair, Pioneer Machinery Show and Museum, taking rides for ice cream, and visiting with friends. Raymond also spent many hours tending his cattle, putting up haystacks, walking the land, and starting his own Christmas tree farm after working at Pages Pines. He was a member of the former First United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Amity, grandparents, Ira and Jennie Porter, and Barney and Christine Eastman, several aunts, uncles, and many cousins.

Daniel A. Daley, age 75 of Park River, North Dakota passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.
Daniel Ardell Daley was born August 21, 1950, in Grafton, North Dakota, the son of the late Ardell and Mary (Ganyo) Daley. He attended school in Grafton, graduated from the Walsh County Agricultural School in 1968, and attended NDSU. He began working for Polar Communications in 1970 and continued there until his retirement in February 2006. Daniel was united in marriage to Sandra Pokrzywinski on June 17, 1972, at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Hoople. The couple made their home in Park River, where they raised their family.
He was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Park River and a dedicated member of the Park River Volunteer Fire Department, serving his community since 1976.
Dan loved his family tremendously and shared a special bond with his brother, Tim. Whether they were planting potatoes and corn, cruising the back roads, or tackling a project, the two were rarely far apart. They always seemed to find something that needed to be fixed.
You could often find Dan at the Eastside enjoying a cup of coffee or a cold beer, and a good conversation with friends. He never passed up the opportunity to visit and was known for telling stories—often the same stories more than once—but somehow, they were just as entertaining every time he told them.
Dan loved the outdoors, especially hunting season and fishing trips with friends. He also looked forward to making deer bologna and summer sausage, a tradition that brought family and friends together.
Dan enjoyed spending time with all his kids and grandkids (especially playing cards). He was always willing to lend a helping hand or answer the many questions that came his way. He loved the time he spent at the lake with his family and appreciated the opportunity to travel, go camping or attend car shows. Dan and Sandy enjoyed spending time together on trips to the casino, where he accompanied her to bingo and occasionally took in a concert.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Sandra Daley, Park River, ND; his children, Scott (Shelly Dub) Daley, Pisek, ND; Trish (John) Dukek, West Fargo, ND; Trudy (Jeremy) Boelter, Moorhead, MN; Jon Daley, Park River, ND; and Shawn (Shelby) Daley, Fargo, ND; his grandchildren, Jessica, Nevin, Cody, Kailey, Kristin, Erica, Xander, Autumn, Ava, Liam, Hayden, Annabelle, Mackenzie, Landon, and Serena; three great-grandchildren; siblings, Jim (Renae) Daley, Park River, ND; Kathy Wilmer, Park River, ND; Tim (Cheryl) Daley, Park River, ND; and Renee Ortado, Greeley, CO; brother-in-law, Randy (Sue) Pokrzywinski, Walker, MN; sister-in-law, Lori Meske, Hillsboro, ND; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ardell and Mary Daley; Sandra’s parents, Walter and Mildred Pokrzywinski; and brother-in-law, Wayne Pokrzywinski.
Memorial Services will be Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Park River, ND. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7:00 P.M. at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Park River. Friends may call at the church on Friday for one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, rural Hoople, ND.

Sandra “Sandy” Drevecky, age 65 of Langdon and formerly of Adams, ND passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND.
Sandra Lynn Bjorlin was born October 3, 1960, in Morris MN, the daughter of Calvin and Vivian (Banister) Bjorlin. She was raised on a farm near Donnelly, MN and attended & graduated from Herman School, class of 1979 as Valedictorian. Sandy attended University of Minnesota – Morris, graduating with a bachelor's degree in biology. While in college, she enjoyed working at the nursing home in Morris as a CNA.
Sandy met Mark Drevecky and they united in marriage on September 19, 1987, in Donnelly, MN. Mark and Sandy moved to the family farm after they were married and ran the dairy farm until 1996. She worked at the Adams School as a paraprofessional as well during this period. Sandy then worked at Farmers Union Oil Company/CHS until she retired in January 2026. The love of her life, Mark, passed away on November 30, 2021.
She was a member of Adams Mountain Lutheran Church and the former Adams American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed crafting with her granddaughters. She loved spending time with her family and friends, but nothing came close to how much she loved spending time with her granddaughters. She will be dearly missed.
Sandy is survived by her daughter: Courtney (Nathan) Metzger, Langdon, ND; granddaughters Harper & Raevyn Metzger; mother Vivian Bjorlin, Morris, MN; sister, Judy (Curt) Gillespie, Graceville, MN; sisters & brothers-in-law: Susan (Bill) Grove, Kingsland, TX; Lance (Marian) Drevecky, Valley City, ND; Seanne Voracek, Grand Forks, ND; Kevin Drevecky, Adams, ND; Kent Drevecky, Osnabrock, ND; Sharalyn (Danny) Koppang, Adams, ND; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Sandy was preceded in death by her husband Mark, father Calvin, father & mother-in-law Marvin & Edith Drevecky, and infant niece Abby.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Adams Mountain Lutheran Church. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the East Adams Cemetery, rural Adams, ND. The service will be live streamed on the Tollefson Funeral Home website.

Leland G. Denault, age 77 of Park River, ND passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.
Leland G. Denault was born August 8, 1948 in Walsh County North Dakota the son of the late Richard and Adeline (Kittelson) Denault. He attended rural schools. Following his education he worked on the family farm and later worked as farm labor for area farmers. He made his home in Lankin before retiring to Park River.
He was a member of the Victory Free Lutheran Church of Park River. Leland enjoyed driving the county side looking at crops and collecting. He loved being outdoors and listening to music.
He is survived by his siblings: Gerald (Diann) Denault, Adams, ND; Lynette (Randy) Trosen, Park River, ND; Lynelle (Yon) Shutt, Minto, ND. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Allen and Roland and special friend, Gayle Swartz.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Victory Free Lutheran Church of Park River. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Arnold E. Bjerke, age 73 of Edinburg, ND, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND.
Arnold was born January 15, 1953 in Grafton, ND, the adopted son of the late Otto and Agnes (Nelson) Bjerke. He grew up near Adams, ND and attended schools in Adams and later Edinburg, graduating from Edinburg High School in 1971. Following his education, he began farming and worked for many years building homes for Bakke Homes. He was a self-taught carpenter and electrician, and was excellent with technology, always willing to help those in need. He was married to LuWanna Haave from 1973-1998 and together they raised their daughter Danielle, who was the light of his life. Most recently he was helping his good friend Bob Kertz on the farm along with his nephew Mike Berg.
He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Edinburg. He enjoyed farming, bowling, going to the races and spending time with his dog Mabel.
Arnold is survived by his niece Kristi Anderson, nephews: Scott and Ryan Severson, as well as many cousins and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents Otto and Agnes Bjerke, his daughter Danielle Bjerke-Hagen, and brother Hal Severson.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery of Edinburg, ND. A time of lunch and fellowship will follow at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Edinburg. 

Mary A. Collette age 61 of Grafton, ND passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the Unity Hospital of Grafton, ND.
Mary A. Collette was born September 9, 1964 in Grafton, ND the daughter of the late Antonio and Beverly (Staffne) Collette. She grew up and attended school in Grafton, graduating in 1983. Mary worked as a CAN at the Life Skills and Transition Center for 25 years until her health forced her to retire.
She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She enjoyed working word finds, crosswords, and puzzles. She loved to crotchet, listen to country music, especially Alabama, watching old television shows and collecting glass birds.
Mary is survived by her siblings: Matthew Collette, Timothy (Pam) Collette and Jeff Collette all of Grafton and Patricia (Jay) Mayer of Grand Forks, one niece and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Michelle.
Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, May 23rd at 10:30 AM at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Grafton, ND. Visitation will be Saturday for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. The service will be live streamed on the Tollefson Funeral Home Website.
In lieu of flowers the family would prefer memorials to the American Cancer Society or the ALS Society.

​Lillian Meling, 96, of Langdon, ND, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, May 8, 2026, with
her family by her side at Langdon Prairie Health in Langdon, ND.
Lillian Thordarson was born April 28, 1930, in Gardar, ND, to Eggert and Thora (Asmundson) Thordarson.
She grew up in the Gardar area. On December 31, 1955, Lillian married Harlan Meling in Milton, ND.
They lived in Milton then moved to Langdon, ND.
In 1949, Lillian worked at the Borg Memorial Home in Mountain, ND, alongside her mother and Aunt
Bertha. She later worked for the Milton Public School. Before moving to Osnabrock, Lillian volunteered
at the Senior Citizens Center in Langdon, where she truly enjoyed her time and formed many lasting
friendships. Lillian especially enjoyed visiting with family and friends and always looked forward to the
daily phone calls she received from loved ones. In her spare time, she loved embroidering and collecting
special treasures. Among her favorite collections were gnomes and snowmen, each one carefully
cherished and proudly displayed. Anyone who had the opportunity to see her collections knew how
much joy they brought her. Lillian’s faith, family, and friends were the center of her life. She was known
for her warm spirit and her heartfelt hugs. If you were fortunate enough to know Lillian, you were
fortunate enough to receive one of her wonderful hugs.
Surviving Lillian are her niece, Carol (Tom) Johnson; great-nephew Travis Peterson; great-niece Lisa
(Cody) Myer; great-great nephew Miles Myer; as well as several cousins. Lillian is preceded in death by
her parents, Eggert and Thuridur (Thora) Thordarson; her husband, Harlan Meling, and her brother, Ted
Thordarson.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff at Langdon Prairie Health for the
compassionate care that they provided to Lillian. A very special thank you is also extended to Maple
Manor and Osnabrock Community Living Center for the wonderful care and kindness shown to her
throughout the years. Also, a very special thank you to a dear friend of Lillian’s, Deb Krahn, whose
friendship she treasured.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Maple Manor Care Center
Chapel in Langdon, ND. Burial of ashes will be at Milton Memorial Cemetery near Milton, ND.
Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon.com .

Susan Vivatson
February 19, 1949 — April 27, 2026
Cavalier, ND

​Susan Lucille Vivatson, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and dedicated nurse, passed away at home on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the age of 77. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, defined by a nurturing spirit that she shared with her family, her patients, and her community. Funeral service will be held Monday, May 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Lutheran Church, Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to United Lutheran Church of Cavalier or Faith in Action of Cavalier, ND, a cause close to her heart.
Full obituary to follow.