All Obituaries

Robert Wayne Bristlin, 71 of Lisbon, ND died Friday, January 18, 2019 at the North Dakota Veterans Home, Lisbon, ND. Bob was born on August 16, 1947 in Wadena, Minnesota to Joyce Huus. He was raised and educated in Valley City, North Dakota by Joyce and Selmer Huus Sr. After graduating from Valley City High School, Bob enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. in 1967 and served two years in Vietnam. Upon his return, Bob farmed for many years and worked as a supervisor for Service Master...

Mary Lou McDaniel, 77, of Engelevale, ND, died on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Parkside Lutheran Home in Lisbon, N.D. Mary Lou Adolfs was born on February 10, 1941 in Lisbon, N.D. to Blanche (Seelye) and Sam Adolfs. She was baptized and confirmed into her faith at the Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Elliott, N.D. She attended the Alleghany #2 rural school and the Elliott High School. She graduated in 1959 after completing her senior year at the Lisbon High School. She and Philip E....

Jeremiah Grant Dick, 42 of Lisbon, North Dakota died Friday, January 11, 2019 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakota. Jeremiah was born on October 19, 1976, the son of Dale and Beverly (Willprecht) Dick in Fargo, North Dakota. He was raised in rural Englevale and graduated from Lisbon High School in 1995. Jeremiah helped his father on the family farm. He also worked for area farmers before starting his own farm. He was united in marriage to Kristine Larson on May 24, 2002 in Fargo....

  Susanna Elizabeth Olah, 97 of Lisbon, North Dakota died Thursday, December 27, 2018 at CHI Lisbon Health.   Susanna was born on September 2, 1921, the daughter of Stephen and Rose (Deutsch) Bauer in Eden, South Dakota. She was raised in rural Oakes, North Dakota and graduated from Oakes High School. Susanna then moved to St. Paul, Minnesota and work as a cook in area restaurants. She married Jim O’Keefe and they continued to live in St. Paul. A few years later Jim and...

Jerome “Jerry” A. Engstrom, 74 of Enderlin, North Dakota died Monday, December 24, 2018 at CHI Lisbon Health, Lisbon, North Dakota. Jerry was born on November 7, 1944, the son of Arthur and Gladys (Moberg) Engstrom in Fargo, North Dakota. He was raised and educated in Fargo, graduating from Fargo Central High School in 1962. Jerry then attended four years at NDSU until he enlisted in the United States Army serving from October 31, 1966 – October 29, 1968. Upon his return...

Donald Lewis Hallquist, 59 of Lisbon, North Dakota passed away in the presence of his son, mother and step-father on Monday, December 17, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer. Donald was born on February 23, 1959, the son of Bernice and Donald (Bud) Hallquist. He grew up in Lisbon and graduated from Lisbon High School in 1977. Following graduation, Donald enlisted in the United States Army, where he served from August 20, 1977 to March 29, 1979. After receiving an honorable...

Rodney D. Hanson, 77 of Fort Ransom died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at his home. Rodney was born on June 26, 1941 to Arthur and Ethel (Berntson) Hanson in Valley City, North Dakota. He was raised and educated in Fort Ransom, where he spent his entire life. Rodney was also willing to lend a helping hand to a neighbor or friend when needed. Rodney enjoyed feeding the birds, putting puzzles together and making small items out of wood. Rodney is survived by his siblings, Myrna Schmelebeck...

A memorial service will be held in the spring at the North Dakota Veterans Home.

Berentje (“Brench”) C. M. Pohlman, age 93, of Enderlin, ND died Tuesday, December 25 (Christmas!), 2018 at Lisbon’s CHI Family Health. Berentje was a long-time Enderlin attorney and owner of a main street law office. Berentje was born November 1, 1925 in New Rockford, ND to Hilda and Jacob Pohlman. She grew up with 3 brothers-Dolphy, Fred, and Max- on a family farm in Silver Springs Township, Wells County, several miles south of present day Chaseley. Berentje thrived with...

Larry Erwin Thomas, 70 of Milnor, North Dakota died Monday, December 17, 2018 at the North Dakota VA Hospital, Fargo, North Dakota. Larry was born on August 8, 1948, the son of J. Lawrence and Margaret (Werner) Thomas in Breckenridge, Minnesota. He was raised and educated in Milnor, graduating from Milnor High School in 1966. Larry also attended Denver Technical College, until he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving from July 9, 1968 – July 3, 1974 during the Vietnam War. After...