Early on the morning of May 17th, Richard Magnus Carow of Edgeley ND, was called home to be with Jesus. Richard Magnus Carow was born on the family farm in Edgeley ND on October 31st, 1932 to Alfred A and Bertelle June (Magnus) Carow. The farm was homesteaded by his Grandfather, AH Carow and he continued to live in the same house he was born in for his entire life. Being born on Halloween, it was said that when Alfred came into the room, Bertelle said “Trick -or-Treat?” He was...

Lorraine Mae Miedema was born May 13, 1930 in Ypsilanti, ND to Olaf and Edith (Olson) Sortland. She died March 5, 2023 at Chanhassen, MN. Lorraine is preceded in death by her parents; her husband John Miedema (1999); and her sister Darlene (Sortland) Miedema (2018). Lorraine is survived by her brother, Duane Sortland; her children, Dr. Brent Miedema (Renee) Mansfield TX, Luann Wyatt (Andy) Edina MN, Jodi Tewksbury (Scott) Edgeley ND; grandchildren, Luke Miedema, Rachel Payne, Eric...

Karolina Wegenast, 98, of Edgeley, ND, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Manor St. Joseph, Edgeley. Karolina Welder was born May 18, 1924 in Napoleon, ND, to Valentine and Clara (Glatt) Welder.  The family moved to Edgeley, ND in 1934.  After high school she completed a business course at Matchie Business College and used what she learned to work for Bridgeman Russell Creamery in Jamestown and later for the Edgeley Community Creamery.  She married Marvin...

George Coon, 80, Nortonville, ND passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at his home. George Coon was born May 12, 1942 in Edgeley, ND to Charles and Lucille (Bolstad) Coon.  He attended school in Nortonville and worked for area farmers before entering the US Army on August 16, 1969.  George was honorably discharged on August 1, 1973 and upon returning from Vietnam, he held various jobs including road construction in the region, Haybuster’s and Marvel Steel in Jamestown,...

Donald Fercho, 74, of Grafton, ND, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the Life Skills Group Home, Grafton ND. Donald was born May 26, 1948, in Jamestown ND, the son of Edward and Magdalena (Schumacher) Fercho.  He grew up in Edgeley, ND for a short time and then moved to Grafton where his home has been since.  Donny was very social in Grafton and enjoyed the people he met there. Donny is survived by his sister, Angie Braun, Sun City West, AZ, Roger Fercho, Valley City,...

Connie Lynn (Carlson) Fregien, 65, Jud, ND, died October 12, 2022 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo. She was surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Connie was born May 11, 1957, the daughter of Byrl “Bud” and Donna Mae Carlson. She joined siblings Donald and Kaye. She attended Jud Public School, graduating in 1975. After high school, Connie attended cosmetology school in Jamestown. In later years, she worked as a secretary for Jud Public School. Connie and her family were...

Pauline Bergman, 78, of Jud, ND, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 8, 2022 at SMP Health – Ava Maria, Jamestown. Pauline Annette (Stahl) Bergman grew up on the family farm at rural Pekin, North Dakota.  She attended first grade in Pekin, then completed grades 2 through 8 in Bergen #4 in Bergen Township.  Pauline graduated from Pekin High School as Salutatorian.  Her higher education included three years at Mayville State where she pursued a secondary teaching...

Verle Alonzo McDaniel, Jr., age 77, passed away on Sept 26, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer.  He was born on April 11, 1942 in Jamestown, ND to Verle and Mary (Dindwoodie) McDaniel.  He touched many lives and left the world a better place than he found it. Verle attended school in Jamestown.  He began to learn to play the clarinet in the 8th grade and later took up saxophone, a musical journey that would last the rest of his life.   He attended Jamestown High...

Joel Arden Fuher, 44, of Fargo, ND, lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Joel was born January 20, 1978, in Minot, ND, and was adopted by Arden and Sharon (Isaacson) Fuher of Edgeley, ND, on February 17, 1978.  Joel grew up on the family farm southwest of Edgeley and graduated from Edgeley High School in 1996.  In high school he played football, golf, and baseball – which was his favorite sport and where he excelled as a center fielder.  He was...

Charlotte M Taylor (75) of Edgeley North Dakota passed away on September 3rd, 2022. She was born in Alexandria Virginia on October 1st, 1946, to Charles and Anna Harris. She spent the majority of her life in the Northern Virginia area. In her early years, Charlotte worked for IBM and Willard Press in Manassas, Virginia and spent the last 20 years working for Fargo Assembly. Charlotte loved to read, garden and crossword puzzles. Charlotte also enjoyed spending time with her family. She is...