All Obituaries

Wade Russell Buttke, 70, of Lisbon, North Dakota died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the North Dakota Veterans Home, Lisbon, North Dakota. Wade was born on March 16, 1949, the son of Keith “Ike” and Violet (Pedersen) Buttke in Oakes, North Dakota. Wade was born and raised in Oakes, ND. He graduated from Oakes High School in 1970. After high school, Wade attended NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND and graduated May 1969. Wade married Cynthia Honl September 4th, 1971 in Lidgerwood, ND. Wade...

Ann Marie Strander, 85 of Lisbon, North Dakota died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the North Dakota Veterans Home, Lisbon, North Dakota. Ann was born on July 11, 1933, the daughter of Olaf and Ann Marie (Gallagher) Strander in Lisbon, North Dakota. She attended school at St. Aloysius, Aliceton School and Big Ben Township School #4. Ann was united in marriage on November 24, 1956 to Lloyd Strander at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Lisbon, North Dakota. They made their home in Babbitt, Minnesota...

Virgil Jerome Olson, 77, left his ailing body behind and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on March 14, 2019. His final wish came true- he spent his last days at home surrounded by his family. He was well known for the loves of his life: people (most of all his family), music, nature, cooking, and the Green Bay Packers. Virgil loved to chat and made connections everywhere he went. He was immensely proud of all of his children and grandchildren. We know he is rejoicing to be reunited with...

It is with great sadness that the family of Glen Bartholomay, 65, announce his passing on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota. Glen Allen Bartholomay was born January 8, 1954 in Lisbon, North Dakota to parents Kenneth “Bud” Bartholomay and Mary Ella Strauss Bartholomay. Glen graduated from Sheldon High School in 1972 and immediately joined the Navy, where he served for three years. Glen returned to the Sheldon/Fargo area and attended NDSU...

Kent A. Kemmer, 60 of Enderlin, North Dakota, died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at his home. Kent was born on August 8, 1958 the son of Harold “Hally” and Mary “Ginny” (Kohr) Kemmer in Fargo, North Dakota. He was raised and educated in Enderlin, graduating from Enderlin High School in 1977. Kent worked in construction until starting a career in plumbing. He started with Local 300 Pipe Fitters in Fargo in 1996 and continued to work there until his retirement in 2019...

Evelyn Gertrude Hitchcock, 102 of Lisbon, North Dakota died Thursday, March 7, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at CHI Lisbon Health, Lisbon, North Dakota. Evelyn was born on November 22, 1916 the youngest of nine children to Gustaf and Elna (Nilsson) Holmgren in Lisbon, North Dakota. She was baptized on December 6, 1916 at Whitestone Hill Lutheran Church, rural Sargent County. She attended Aliceton Township School until the age of 9, when her family moved to Lisbon. Evelyn became a...

Kay Louise Simpson, 82 of Lisbon, North Dakota died Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Parkside Lutheran Home, Lisbon, North Dakota. Kay was born on October 7, 1936, the daughter of Evan and Leila (Goodwin) English in Jefferson, Iowa. She was raised and educated in Churdan and Arthur, Iowa. Kay graduated from Arthur High School in 1955 and then attended Iowa State Teacher’s College. She was united in marriage to Harold Simpson on August 5, 1956 in Arthur, Iowa. They lived in numerous...

Larry D. Wayman, 75 of Sheldon, North Dakota died Thursday, February 7, 2019 in Lisbon, North Dakota. Larry was born on April 3, 1943 the son of Arlo and Mary Ann (Hovdestad) Wayman Sr. in Moorhead, Minnesota. He was raised and educated Glyndon, Minnesota. In April of 1962, Larry enlisted in the United States Air Force and served until January of 1966 when he received an honorable discharge. He was united in marriage to Gale Overby on October 7, 1969 in Webster, South Dakota. They moved to...

Dale K. Bunn, 75 of Lisbon, North Dakota died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Essentia Health, Fargo, North Dakota. Dale was born on March 9, 1943, the son of Julius and Sophia (Schmidt) Bunn in rural Sheldon, North Dakota. He was raised and educated in Sheldon. Dale was united in marriage to Marilyn Tottingham on September 16, 1960 at the Methodist Church in Sheldon. Dale then attended Devils Lake Technical College. After college in 1968, Dale was able to farm and ranch fulltime. He...

Rodney (Rocky) William Rondestvedt, 71, of Lisbon, North Dakota, passed away, February 5, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Rodney was born October 5, 1947 in Hannaford, North Dakota to Bernard and Virginia Rondestvedt. He graduated from North Central of Barnes High School in 1966 and on November 29,1968, he married his High School sweetheart, Charlene Werner. Rodney lived every day of his life with kindness, patience, and love while working hard to support his family. He had a love...