All Obituaries

On November 23, 1935, a long-awaited baby, Mildred Priscilla Bergh, was born to John and Susie (Branes) Bergh of rural Volga, SD.  She was proud of her 100% Norwegian heritage.  With her big sister Helen, the family was complete, and she enjoyed a carefree farm childhood with her large group of cousins.  Millie graduated from Augustana Academy in Canton, SD and then moved to St. Paul, MN where she graduated with her Registered Nursing degree from Fairview Hospital.  Her...

Cody Lee Kappenman, 39, Lisbon, ND, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Cody was born on July 23, 1982 in Bowdle, SD to Tim and Deb Kappenman. He graduated from Oakes High School in 2001 and moved to Fargo to attend college at NDSU.  His college career was paused shortly after celebrating Christmas in 2001. Soon after, at 19 yrs old, Cody was diagnosed with Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.  As his health and condition stabilized, Cody...

Clarence R. Colgrove, 83 of Stirum, North Dakota died Friday, August 27, 2021 at CHI Oakes Hospital, Oakes, North Dakota. Clarence was born on December 8, 1937 the son of Albert and Irma (Vasey) Colgrove in Mott, North Dakota. He was raised and educated in Lemmon, South Dakota. As a young man he enlisted in the United States Army and after receiving an honorable discharge, Clarence moved to Gwinner, North Dakota to start his career at Bobcat. He was united in marriage to Eileen Martin on...

Ruth M. Maker, 80 of Lisbon, North Dakota passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 surrounded by her family at home. Ruth was born on March 6, 1941, to Frank and Anna (Zahn) Jacobs in Napoleon, North Dakota. She attended school in Lamoure, North Dakota graduating in 1959. Ruth was united in marriage to Glenn Lere on December 20, 1961. They owned Lere’s Auto Machine Shop until Glenn’s health declined, so Ruth worked as a cook at the Stake Out for over twenty years. Glenn passed away...

Jeannie Jo McCluskey, 57 of Enderlin, North Dakota died Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakota. Jeannie was born on June 2, 1964, the daughter of Jerome and Kay (Thorson) Wray in Breckenridge, Minnesota. She graduated from Lisbon High School in 1982 and then attended Alexandria Technical College graduating in 1989. She was a stay-at-home mom and eventually resided at Mary Hill Manor in Enderlin since 2009 due to health issues. Jeannie enjoyed sporting...

Andrea Jo Berube of Lisbon, North Dakota was called home to be with our Lord on August 21, 2021 from her family’s lake home in Clitherall, Minnesota. Andrea was born to Michael and Patty (Himebaugh) Dick on January 11, 1979 in Lisbon, ND. She was raised on a farm in rural Englevale, the youngest of five children. Andrea was baptized, attended Sunday school, and was confirmed at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Englevale, ND. She was a member of the Elloitt Shamrock 4-H club, attended...

Sharon Ann Hurt, 68 of Oakes, North Dakota died Friday, August 20, 2021 at her home, under the care of CHI Home Health & Hospice. Sharon was born on January 6, 1953 the daughter of Vernon & Vira (Carpenter) Doty Sr. in Mitchell, South Dakota. She was raised in Ludden, North Dakota and later attended Oakes High School graduating in 1971. Sharon worked very hard as a single mother raising her five children, providing them with a safe loving home. Sharon eventually met Wayne...

Cody Rader, 35 of Lisbon, North Dakota died Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in rural Steele County, North Dakota. Cody was born on January 6, 1986, the son of Ronald and Laura (Short) Rader in Devils Lake, North Dakota. He was raised in Lakota, North Dakota until his Sophomore year when his family moved to Lisbon. Cody graduated from Lisbon High School in 2004. He later moved to Fargo and worked various jobs, before returning to Lisbon and...

Lorrie Suzanne Eiter, 65 of Forman, North Dakota died Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Four Seasons Healthcare, Forman, North Dakota. Lorrie was born on January 16, 1956 in Lisbon, North Dakota the daughter of Lyle and Phyllis (McDaniel) Osier. She was raised in Stirum and attended school in Gwinner, North Dakota. Lorrie was a homemaker, raising her son, Wesley and daughter, Jennifer. She also helped her parents at the Stirum Bar whenever she could. Lorrie is known as be feisty, having a great...

Donald H. Ekre, 87 of Enderlin, North Dakota passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Eventide Sheyenne Crossing Care Center, West Fargo, North Dakota. Don was born on October 16, 1933, the son of Henry and Edna (Lohr) Ekre in Enderlin, North Dakota. He was raised and educated in Enderlin, graduating from High School in 1951. Don served in the North Dakota National Guard for eight years. He started working at a young age with his dad, Henry in the family business Ekre House Moving. Don...