Apr 30, 2026

Charles "Chuck" Beason, age 97, of Maddock, ND, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota, ND. He lived a long life defined by service, resilience, deep love for his family, and a quiet kindness that left a lasting impact on those who knew him.  Funeral Services will be held at 2:00...

Apr 23, 2026

B oyd Harvey Stevenson, age 100, of Devils Lake, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, at Eventide Care Center in Devils Lake, ND. After 100 years on this earth, he went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Leeds...

Apr 22, 2026

Iris I. Simonson, 85, of Minot, ND, and formerly of Fillmore, ND passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Norther Lights Long Term Care in Minot.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the St. Williams Catholic Church in Maddock, ND with Fr. Steven Wirth celebrating.  Visitation will begin one hour...

Apr 18, 2026

Patricia Ann McCarty, 79, of St. Paul, MN and formerly of Leeds, ND, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice House in St. Paul, MN. Celebration of Life Services will be announced at a later date.  Online condolences may be left at www.thenelsonfuneralhome.com.  The Nelson Funeral Home of Leeds is in charge of the...

Apr 16, 2026

Mavis K. Johnson, 90, of Heimdal, ND, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 16, 2026, at SMP St. Aloisius Long Term Care in Harvey, ND.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, at North Viking Lutheran Church in Maddock, North Dakota.  Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the...

Mar 31, 2026

Mercedes "Cede" L. Motschenbacher, 92, of Maddock, ND, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at SMP St. Aloisius Long Term Care in Harvey, ND.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the North Viking Lutheran Church in Maddock with Pastor Cassie Borges officiating.  Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM prior to the service...

Mar 31, 2026

Grace Elizabeth Ball, 104, of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Minnewaukan, ND passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Grand Forks, ND. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11 AM in Minnewaukan, ND, at Trinity Free Lutheran Church with Pastor Troy McNear officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service...

Mar 1, 2026

Steven Mark Axness, 67, of Leeds, ND passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2026 at his home in Leeds, due to natural causes.  Visitation will take place Friday, April 24, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Nelson Funeral Home in Leeds.  Food and beverages will be served at the Leeds Community Center during this time. In...

Feb 22, 2026

Gary Stadum, 85, of Maddock, ND passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at SMP St. Aloisius Medical Center in Harvey, ND, surrounded by his familly.  Visitation will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM followed by 7:00 PM Rosary and Vigil Service at the St. Williams Catholic Church in Maddock. Mass...

Feb 21, 2026

Charlene Maria (Bechedahl) Melaas, 67, of Maddock, ND passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.  A Graveside Service will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in rural Maddock at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery Fund: 4163 52nd Avenue NE Maddock, ND...