Sandra Kay Zelewski

Mrs. Sandra Zelewski, age 79, of Orange City, Iowa, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Orange City Area Health System. Abiding by her wishes, her body has been cremated.

Donald Schumacher

Donald M. Schumacher, age 81, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Valley Senior Living surrounded by family.Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Joyce Woinarowicz

Joyce Woinarowicz, 90, of Stephen, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in her home.A complete obituary will be made available.IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, as it is Lent, please instead Direct Memorials to Stephen Volunteer Ambulance or St. Stephen Cemetery.

Joan Evenson

With heavy hearts and grateful spirits, we celebrate the life of Joan Carlson Evenson, who passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff of Grand Arbor in Alexandria, MN.

Richard Bieganski

Richard James Bieganski, age 73, of Drayton, ND, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.Richard was a gentle soul, and he will be missed by many.Richard was born in Drayton, the son of Stanley and Elphie Bieganski.

Doris Jensen

Doris Ann (Schumacher) Jensen, 92, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, fell asleep in Jesus on January 24, 2026. Doris was born on December 18, 1933, near Drayton, North Dakota, to Melvin and Anna Schumacher. She was raised on the family farm and graduated from Drayton High School.

James Cochran

James K. Cochran, age 94, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Elim Health Center in Fargo, ND.James Chochran, son of the late Lee and Barbara (Stewart) Cochran, was born on January 15, 1931, in Drayton, ND. As a young man, James served his country in the U.S. Army.

Former North Dakota Gov. Allen Olson dies at 87

Former North Dakota Gov. Allen Olson, who served one term from 1981 to 1984, died Friday at age 87.Olson, a Republican, served as the state’s attorney general from 1972 to 1980 before defeating Democratic incumbent Art Link in the 1980 election.

Linda Staskivige

Linda Staskivige, of Drayton, ND, passed away peacefully at Unity Medical Center in Grafton, ND, on Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Lynn Fredrickson

Lynn Fredrickson, 72, a lifelong resident of Drayton, ND, passed away with his loving wife, Renae, by his side on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Rochester, MN.Lynn Bruce Fredrickson was born in Drayton, ND, on January 30, 1953, to Elwood and Ann (Andersen) Fredrickson.