Nelson Funeral Homes of Drake and Fessenden

11/11/2025

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11/08/2025

Marvin Le Roy Koenig, 87, of Sandy, Utah and formerly of Fessenden, ND passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Sunrise Senior Living in Sandy, Utah.

Marvin Le Roy Koenig, 87, of Sandy, Utah and formerly of Fessenden, ND passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Sunrise Senior Living in Sandy, Utah. Funeral Services will be held at 1030 AM Friday, November 14, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church in Carrington, ND with Pastor Keith Hurlbut officiating...

10/14/2025

Clarice June Martin, 90, of Minot, ND and formerly of Drake, ND passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Trinity Nursing Home in Minot.

Clarice June Martin, 90, of Minot, ND and formerly of Drake, ND passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Trinity Nursing Home in Minot. A Celebration of Life Service in the spring, will be announced at a later date. Burial will take place at the Drake Cemetery.

09/30/2025

Joyce Rebecca Larson, 68, of Elizabeth City, NC, formerly of Fessenden, ND, entered the loving arms of her Lord on September 26, 2025, in Virginia Beach, VA, after a brave and courageous battle with cancer.

Joyce Rebecca Larson, 68, of Elizabeth City, NC, formerly of Fessenden, ND, entered the loving arms of her Lord on September 26, 2025, in Virginia Beach, VA, after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. A small service will be held at Nelson Funeral Home in Fessenden followed by the

09/23/2025

Norman J. Alme, 88, of Milnor, ND passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Four Seasons Healthcare in Forman, ND, surrounded by family, friends, and the caring staff of Four Seasons.

Norman J. Alme, 88, of Milnor, ND passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Four Seasons Healthcare in Forman, ND, surrounded by family, friends, and the caring staff of Four Seasons. A Prayer Service will be held at St. Arnolds Catholic Church in Milnor at 630 PM on Wednesday, September

09/18/2025

Daniel M. Becvar, 71, of Bremen, ND passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at the Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck, ND.

Daniel M. Becvar, 71, of Bremen, ND passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at the Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck, ND. Funeral Mass will be held at 1100 AM Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Fessenden with Fr. Steven Wirth celebrating. Visitation will be from

09/16/2025

Robert “Bob” Thomas Lill, 86, of Bremen, ND passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Carrington, ND.

Robert Bob Thomas Lill, 86, of Bremen, ND passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Carrington, ND. A Celebration of Roberts life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to any military organization of the donors choosing.

09/13/2025

Marylou Avis Krause, 95, of New Rockford, ND and formerly of Fessenden, ND passed away peacefully Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford.

Marylou Avis Krause, 95, of New Rockford, ND and formerly of Fessenden, ND passed away peacefully Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford. A Celebration of Marylous life will be held 1100 AM Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the First Lutheran Church

09/13/2025

Kent Lawrence Evans, 62, of Karlsruhe, ND went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND.

Kent Lawrence Evans, 62, of Karlsruhe, ND went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND. A Graveside Service will be held at 1100 AM Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Karlsruhe. Military Honors will be provided

09/13/2025

Margaret Ann Catlett, 94, of Anamoose, ND went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at SMP St. Aloisius Hospital in Harvey, ND.

Margaret Ann Catlett, 94, of Anamoose, ND went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at SMP St. Aloisius Hospital in Harvey, ND. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Drake, ND

09/08/2025

Ruth ‘Lib’ Elizabeth Ardinger, 95, of Anamoose, ND and formerly of Hagerstown, MD went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at SMP Health St. Aloisius Hospital in Harvey, ND.

Ruth Lib Elizabeth Ardinger, 95, of Anamoose, ND and formerly of Hagerstown, MD went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at SMP Health St. Aloisius Hospital in Harvey, ND. Ruth has generously donated her body to UNDs Deeded Body Program, helping future medical students learn. A Memorial

08/18/2025

Norma B. LaPorte, 78, of Bowdon, ND passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at her home.

Norma B. LaPorte, 78, of Bowdon, ND passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at her home. Memorial Services will be held at 230 PM Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the Manfred Adventist Church in rural Manfred, ND with Pastor Harold Chin officiating. Burial will be at the Manfred Adventist Church