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Lorraine V. Jenkins
Apr 10, 2025
Lorraine Virginia (Wanttie) Jenkins, 96 of Ellendale, ND died April 10, 2025 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen, SD. She was born to Albert and Hilda (West) Wanttie in a cool basement in Van Meter Township on July 10, 1928. Lorraine was raised on the farm, walking to school except on very cold days when Albert took the kids to...
Violet H. Merkel
Mar 6, 2025
Violet Helen (Gulke) Merkel 94 of Ellendale, ND died March 6, 2025 at Benedictine Living Community, Ellendale. Violet was the daughter of Jacob and Sophia (Quashnick) Gulke, born November 4, 1930 at Forbes, ND. She lived on a farm and in 1936 the family moved to California. She attended school in Escalon, CA while living there for 2 ½ years....
Ervin E. Richter
Mar 6, 2025
Ervin Edward Richter 95, of Windsor, CO formerly of Monango and Ellendale, ND died March 6, 2025 at Pathways Inpatient Care Center, Ft. Collins, CO. Ervin was born December 29, 1929 to Edward and Lydia (Raugutt) Richter and raised on a farm near Monango, ND. He attended country grade school and graduated from Monango High School in 1947. Ervin served...
David Melvin Wanttie
Feb 16, 2025
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David Melvin Wanttie, 71 of Ellendale, ND died February 16, 2025 at Benedictine Living Community, Ellendale. Memorial services are 3pm Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Hoven Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the memorial service. Burial is at North Savo Apostolic Cemetery in the spring. David's service will be live streamed here on...
Esther Hofer
Feb 15, 2025
Esther Hofer, 82 of Maple River Colony, Fullerton, ND died February 15, 2025 at her home. Services will be held 2pm Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Maple River Colony. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel.
E. Joanne Brokaw
Feb 13, 2025
E. Joanne (Ladd) Brokaw, 90, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Hospice of Red River Valley, along with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cared for and provided her comfort during the last months of her life.
Joanne was born February 15, 1934 in McPherson County, SD to Emily (Hoffman) and Harold Ladd. She graduated from Forbes Public...
Betty Haberman
Jan 25, 2025
Betty Marie (Mallon) Haberman, 98 of Covington, KY formerly of Ellendale, ND died January 25, 2025 at Rosedale Green Nursing Home in Covington. She was born November 14, 1926 to Fred and Mary (Bartels) Mallon in Dickey County, ND. Betty attended rural schools, and Ellendale Elementary, graduating from Ellendale High School in 1945. She took additional classes at State Normal...
Gwen Tatum
Jan 6, 2025
Gwen L. Tatum, 86, of Ellendale, North Dakota, died January 6, 2025, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen, South Dakota. She was born December 17, 1938 in Scobey, Montana, to Larry and Beth (Belden) Bowler. Gwen was raised and educated in Scobey, where she graduated from high school in 1956. She furthered her education at Montana State University (now University...
Viola "Vi" V. Nell
Jan 4, 2025
Viola “Vi” V. (Entzminger) Nell, 95 of Ellendale, ND died January 4, 2025 at Benedictine Living Community, Ellendale. A memorial service will be held 10:30am Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church, Ellendale with Pastor Paul Preus officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. There will be a private burial at Ellendale City Cemetery in the spring....
Robert "Bob" G Tatum
Dec 22, 2024
Robert “Bob” G. Tatum, 88, of Ellendale, North Dakota, died peacefully at home in Ellendale on December 22, 2024. There was a private burial on December 24. Bob was born July 19, 1936, to Cullen and Ida (Pierrot) Tatum in Riverton, Wyoming. He was raised on a farm in the Lander, Wyoming, area and graduated from Fremont County Vocational High...
Darryl J. Tank
Dec 6, 2024
Darryl James Tank, 49 of Ellendale, ND died December 6, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND following complications from an accident. Darryl (and twin brother Darryn) were born September 14, 1975 joining his older sisters Valerie Tank and Julie Tank Elsen to Colleen (VanHeel) Tank and Roland Tank. Darrryl was raised on a farm outside of Ellendale. Farming and...
Gary J. Eder
Oct 23, 2024
Gary J. Eder, 72 of Ellendale, ND died October 23, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community, Ellendale. Mass of Christian burial will be 2pm November 19, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community, Ellendale with Fr. Patrick Parks officiating. The service will be live-streamed at hovenfuneralchapel.com on Gary’s obituary page. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.
Gary John Eder died peacefully at Benedictine Living...
Roger M. Bobbe
Oct 16, 2024
Roger M. Bobbe, 97 of Ellendale, ND died October 16, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community, Ellendale. There will be a private family service at a later date. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.
Gail R. Pomplun
Aug 23, 2024
Gail R. Pomplun, 70 of Ellendale, ND died August, 23, 2024 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen, SD. It is by Gail’s request, there will not be any services. A private burial will be held at a later date at Ellendale City Cemetery. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.
Daniel Brandenburger
Jul 15, 2024
Daniel A. Brandenburger 72, of Ellendale, ND died July 15, 2024 at Sanford Health, Aberdeen, SD. He was born June 20, 1952 in Aberdeen to Harold H. and P. Arlene (Kosel) Brandenburger. He was raised in the Monango, ND area where he also graduated from high school in 1970. After graduation, he joined the North Dakota Army National Guards. He...
Donna M. Barton
Jul 15, 2024
Donna Mae (Meyers) Barton, 88 of Ellendale, ND died July 15, 2024, at Benedictine Living Community, Ellendale, ND. She was born January 14, 1936, to Clarence and Hilda (Hoss) Meyers in Aberdeen, SD. Donna was baptized May 11, 1948, and confirmed July 17, 1949, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Frederick, SD. She was raised in Frederick until moving to Ellendale...
August Maine Anliker
Jun 25, 2024
August Maine Anliker grew wings and met our Lord before his birth on June 25, 2024 at 8:45AM at Sanford Hospital, Bismarck, ND. He was the son of Wade and Josie Anliker. August was 4.9 pounds and 19 inches long with a head full of hair. August “Auggie” was a little stinker during ultrasounds. He was very camera shy, rarely...
Edward R. Haase
Jun 20, 2024
Edward R. Haase, 90 of Fullerton, ND died June 20, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community, Ellendale. He was born March 1, 1934 to Gustav and Helena (Siewert) Haase on their farmsite located in the Merricourt foothills. Ed was educated through the 8th grade at a country school near his family farm. He farmed with his father until joining the United...
David Eberle
Jun 8, 2024
David C. Eberle, 79, died June 8, 2024 surrounded by his family at his farm home outside of Ellendale, ND.
Dave was born March 1, 1945, at Edgeley, ND. When he was 6 months old his family moved to a farm west of Ellendale. He attended rural school and graduated from Ellendale High School in 1963. He attended 2 years of...
Clara M. Fiechtner
May 26, 2024
Clara M. Fiechtner, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully May 26, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born on August 8, 1941, in Medina, ND, to Gottlieb Hins Jr. and Emma Kleingartner Hins.Clara was baptized on April 26, 1942, in Medina, ND, by Rev. Adolph Orman. She was confirmed at Zion Congregational Church in Medina, ND, on...
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