Obituaries

Debra Bellamy

Debra Bellamy

Debra Bellamy

Debra Bellamy, 68, of Drayton, North Dakota passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks on Friday, November 25, 2022. Debra Ann was born in Drayton February 14, 1954 to Gerald and Geraldine (Thompson) Knudson.
Dean John Osowski

Dean John Osowski

Dean John Osowski

Dean John Osowski, 68, longtime Drayton, ND, resident, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Dean was born January 29, 1954, the son of Henry & Agnes (Kouba) Osowski. He grew up in Oslo, MN, attending schools in Oakwood.
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Richard Lyle

Richard Lyle, 66, of Drayton, North Dakota passed away at his home on Monday, October 17, 2022. Richard “Dickie” Lee Lyle was born August 3, 1956 in Drayton, the son of Richard and Bonnie Rae (Jorde) Lyle. He attended elementary school in Bowesmont, Grafton and Drayton.
Kyle Evan Watts

Kyle Evan Watts

Kyle Evan Watts

Kyle Evan Watts, loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, of Drayton, was called to Heaven on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at the age of 35, after sustaining injuries in a car accident. Kyle was born on Sept. 11, 1987, to Kevin and Cindy Watts, in Cavalier, ND.
Arnie Pasche

Arnie Pasche

Arnie Pasche

Arnie Pasche, 83, of Alden, MN died Oct. 9, 2022, at his home in Alden, in care of St. Croix Hospice. He was born in Morris, MN on August 31, 1939 to Arthur and Adeline (Podratz) Pasche.
Ardis J. Olson

Ardis J. Olson

Ardis J. Olson

Ardis J. Olson, 73, of Drayton, North Dakota passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Ardis Jane Mattson was born in Grafton, North Dakota on May 12, 1949 the daughter of Elvin and Nina (Olson) Mattson.
Nancy Maria Billings

Nancy Maria Billings

Nancy Maria Billings

Nancy Maria Billings, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 27th, at the Altru Hospital, in Grand Forks. Nancy was born November 5th, 1926, to Domenic and Amy (Cryderman) Stellon; on the Stellon Farm, one mile North of Bowesmont, North Dakota.
Stephen “Beav” Aasand

Stephen “Beav” Aasand

Stephen “Beav” Aasand

Stephen “Beav” Aasand, 46, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 18, 2022, while recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born on September 25, 1975 to H. Dale and Marlene (Staloch) Aasand. He was baptized and confirmed in his Catholic Faith in St.
Jeanette Halcrow

Jeanette Halcrow

Jeanette Halcrow

Jeanette Halcrow of Bemidji, MN died Thursday, September 15, 2022. Mass of Christian burial will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 24, 2022 at St. Philips Catholic Church, Bemidji. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2022 at St. Philips Catholic Church with a 6:30 p.m.
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Margaret Ruth (Anderson) Torrey

Margaret Ruth (Anderson) Torrey passed away May 11, 2022. Margaret was born to Albert and Ruth (Devlin) Anderson on May 18, 1918 in Drayton, ND. A memorial service will be held Friday September 23, 2022 at Drayton United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. with visitation at 10:00 a.m.