Obituaries - The Walsh County Record (2024)

Felipe Martinez Jr.

St. Thomas

By jackie@wcrecord.com | on August 01, 2024

Felipe Martinez Jr., 72, of St. Thomas, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Felipe was born Oct. 9, 1951, in Grafton, to Felipe and Amelia Martinez. He graduated from Grafton High School in 1970. In 1972, he married SanJuanita “Janie” Contreras. They resided in the Grafton/St.Thomas area where they had their first two children. In 1989 they moved to Pasadena, […]

Mardell Julson

Glen Rose, Texas

By jackie@wcrecord.com | on August 01, 2024

Mardell L. Julson of Glen Rose, Texas, died July 21, 2024, at the age of 79. She was born to Carl (Charles) and Edythe Foerster in Fordville May 27, 1945. Mardell was a graduate of Aakers Business College and worked as a bank teller for many years. She enjoyed gardening and loved books, was a devote Catholic, and a loving […]

Rosalie ‘Rose’ Kalal

Grand Forks

By jackie@wcrecord.com | on August 01, 2024

Rosalie “Rose” Kalal, 87, Grand Forks, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks. Rosalie Ann Dvorak was born Aug. 27, 1936, in Pisek, daughter of Henry and Rose ( Praska) Dvorak. She attended school in Pisek, graduating in 1954. After graduation, she attended the University of North Dakota and received her teaching […]

Marlin ‘Spike’ Lothspeich

Park River

By jackie@wcrecord.com | on August 01, 2024

Marlin “ Spike” Lothspeich, 92, Park River, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at First Care Health Center of Park River. Services were held Wednesday, July 31, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Park River. Military rites were provided by Paul Farup American Legion Post No. 147 and the U. S. Air Force Honor Guard. Marlin John Lothspeich […]

Harold Pelletier

Cavalier

By jackie@wcrecord.com | on August 01, 2024

Harold Pelletier, 78, Cavalier, passed away July 23, 2024, at Pembina County Memorial Hospital, Cavalier. Services were held Monday, July 29, at St. Brigid’s Catholic Church, Cavalier. Harold Gene Pelletier was born in Drayton Sept. 23, 1945, to Henry and Valentine (Corneillie) Pelletier. He grew up on the family farm west of Joliette. He attended school in Joliette through the […]

Jenny Halldorson

Cavalier

By jackie@wcrecord.com | on August 01, 2024

Jenny Halldorson, 43, Cavalier, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, near Bathgate. Services were held Monday, July 29, at 2 p.m. at United Lutheran Church, Cavalier. Jenny Lynn Halldorson was born Sept. 25, 1980, in Cavalier daughter of Allan and Kathy (Rickbeil) Halldorson. She grew up and attended school in Cavalier, graduating in 1999. During high school, she worked at […]

Sharol Rogalla

By jackie@wcrecord.com | on August 01, 2024

Chisago City, Minnesota Sharol Rogalla, 82, Chisago City, Minnesota, formerly of Minto, passed away July 22, 2024, at Parmley on the Lake, Chisago City. Sharol Joyce Zander was born May 6, 1942, in Maddock, the daughter of William and Beatrice (Lies) Zander. She graduated from Mount Saint Benedict Academy, Crookston, Minnesota, in 1960 and received her LPN in 1964 from […]

Donald Ebertowski

Warsaw

By jackie@wcrecord.com | on August 01, 2024

Donald Ebertowski, 72, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, after a battle with cancer at SMP Health – St. Catherine South, Fargo. Services were held Monday, July 29, at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, Manvel. Burial was held in St. Timothy’s Catholic Cemetery, Manvel.

LaVerne Costello

Minto

By jackie@wcrecord.com | on July 25, 2024

LaVerne A. Mahar Costello, age 86 of Minto, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks. LaVerne Anne Mahar Costello was born Nov. 29, 1937, in Grafton, daughter of the late Richard and Sylvia ( Wysocki) Mondry. She graduated from Minto High School and attended Moorhead State University. LaVerne was united in marriage to Donald Mahar […]

Andrew ‘Andy’ Gire

Park River

By jackie@wcrecord.com | on July 25, 2024

Andrew C. “Andy” Gire, age 43 of Park River, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at First Care Health Center of Park River. Andy was born Nov. 24, 1980, in Grafton, son of Tim and Teresa (Fjeld) Gire. He grew up and attended school in Park River, graduating from Park River High School. He attended NDSCS in Wahpeton for two […]