Joyce Tongen

Dec. 11, 1926 – Nov. 28, 2023 MOUNTAIN, N.D. – Joyce Tongen, 96, Cavalier, N.D., died Tuesday, Nov. 28, in Borg Pioneer Memorial Home. A funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier. Arrangements by Askew Funeral Home.  

Robert “Bob” C. Johnson – Obit

Oct. 31, 1949 – Nov. 27, 2023 GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Robert “Bob” C. Johnson, 74, formerly Jamestown and Valley City, N.D., died Monday, Nov. 27, in Altru Hospital. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, at Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks. Arrangements by… Continue reading Robert “Bob” C. Johnson – Obit

Clark R. McKinnon – Obit

Sept. 18, 1946 – Nov. 27, 2023 GRAFTON, N.D. – Clark R. McKinnon, 77, Grafton, N.D., died Monday, Nov. 27, in Unity Medical Center. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29, at All Faith’s Chapel in Grafton. Inurnment will be in All Faith’s Cemetery in… Continue reading Clark R. McKinnon – Obit

co-creator of H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost dies at 86 – .

316 Marty Krofft was a writer, puppeteer, and television producer who co-created an array of popular children’s shows with his brother, Sid Krofft, including “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land of the Lost.”  Marty Krofft’s legacy  The children’s television empire created by Sid and Marty Krofft began simply enough, with a one-man live puppet show called “The… Continue reading co-creator of H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost dies at 86 – .

Eugene L. “Jeep” Mattson – Obit

April 5, 1930 – Nov. 24, 2023 CROOKSTON, Minn. – Eugene L. “Jeep” Mattson, 93, East Grand Forks, Minn., died Friday, Nov. 24, in Villa St. Vincent. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 3, at Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks, N.D. A funeral will… Continue reading Eugene L. “Jeep” Mattson – Obit

Eric Allan Rudnik – Obit

Feb. 13, 1977 – Nov. 26, 2023 GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Eric Allan Rudnik, 46, Crookston, Minn., died Sunday, Nov. 26, in Altru Hospital. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 1, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston. The Rev. Greg Isaacson will officiate. The service… Continue reading Eric Allan Rudnik – Obit

McDonald’s Canada founder dies at 86 – .

122 George Cohon was the founder of McDonald’s Canada who later brought the iconic hamburger chain to Russia.  George Cohon’s legacy  Born in Chicago, Cohon served in the U.S. Air Force and was working as a lawyer when he met McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc. Impressed with Cohon, Kroc offered him a chance to bring McDonald’s… Continue reading McDonald’s Canada founder dies at 86 – .

two-time Super Bowl champion dies at 56 – .

516 Harald Hasselbach was an NFL player and defensive end for the Denver Broncos through two Super Bowl victories, including a start in the 1999 game.  Harald Hasselbach’s legacy  Hasselbach was born in Amsterdam and moved frequently throughout his childhood, spending time in such countries as the Netherlands, Indonesia, Kenya, and Canada. He was not… Continue reading two-time Super Bowl champion dies at 56 – .