Nelson Funeral Homes of Maddock • Minnewaukan • Leeds

03/03/2026

Steven Mark Axness, 67, of Leeds, ND passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2026 at his home in Leeds, due to natural causes.

Steven Mark Axness, 67, of Leeds, ND passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2026 at his home in Leeds, due to natural causes. Service times will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Leeds Ambulance Service P.O. Box 361, Leeds, ND 58346

02/27/2026

Charlene Maria (Bechedahl) Melaas, 67, of Maddock, ND passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Charlene Maria Bechedahl Melaas, 67, of Maddock, ND passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. A Graveside Service will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in rural Maddock at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Immanuel

02/25/2026

Gary Stadum, 85, of Maddock, ND passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at SMP St. Aloisius Medical Center in Harvey, ND, surrounded by his familly.

Gary Stadum, 85, of Maddock, ND passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at SMP St. Aloisius Medical Center in Harvey, ND, surrounded by his familly. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 500 PM to 700 PM followed by 700 PM Rosary and Vigil Service

02/17/2026

Jerry M. Leier, 93, of Esmond, ND passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at SMP St. Aloisius Long Term Care in Harvey, ND.

Jerry M. Leier, 93, of Esmond, ND passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at SMP St. Aloisius Long Term Care in Harvey, ND. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 500 PM to 700 PM followed by 700 PM Rosary and Vigil Service at the

01/21/2026

Enrique Adrian Perez, 33, of Leeds, ND tragically passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in rural Leeds after injuries sustained in an elevator accident.

Enrique Adrian Perez, 33, of Leeds, ND tragically passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in rural Leeds after injuries sustained in an elevator accident. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 600 PM Monday, January 26, 2026 at the Leeds Lutheran Church with Pastor Sharon officiating. Visita...

01/15/2026

Daniel L. Stave, 72, of Leeds, ND passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 in rural Leeds after injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Daniel L. Stave, 72, of Leeds, ND passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 in rural Leeds after injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Memorial Service will be held at 200 PM Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Leeds Public School Gymnasium with Pastor Sharon Baker officiating. Visitation will begin....

01/12/2026

Sharon F. Schneider, 54, of Minnewaukan, ND passed away at her daughter’s home in Grand Forks, ND on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, under the care of hospice.

Sharon F. Schneider, 54, of Minnewaukan, ND passed away at her daughters home in Grand Forks, ND on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, under the care of hospice. Funeral Services will be held at 100 PM Friday, January 16, 2026 at the Lighthouse Assembly of God

01/10/2026

Darlene Ann Norman, 86, Esmond, ND, passed away on Tuesday, January 6. 2026 at The Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, ND.

Darlene Ann Norman, 86, Esmond, ND, passed away on Tuesday, January 6. 2026 at The Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, ND. Funeral Services will be held at 100 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Nelson Funeral Home in Maddock with Pastor Cassie Borges officiating. Visitation will be

01/05/2026

Lyle V. Gilbertson, 100, of Minnewaukan, ND passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Eventide Healthcare Center in Devils Lake, ND.

Lyle V. Gilbertson, 100, of Minnewaukan, ND passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Eventide Healthcare Center in Devils Lake, ND. Funeral Services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund 4580....

12/26/2025

Lorraine Charlotte Sabbe, 82, of Maddock, ND passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Lorraine Charlotte Sabbe, 82, of Maddock, ND passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Funeral Services will be held at 1030 AM Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the North Viking Lutheran Church in Maddock with Pastor Cassie Borges officiating. Visitation will be fro...

12/24/2025

12/02/2025

Thomas ‘Tom’ J. Kirkeide, 68, of Devils Lake, ND and formerly of Baker, ND passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 surrounded by his loving family, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Thomas Tom J. Kirkeide, 68, of Devils Lake, ND and formerly of Baker, ND passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 surrounded by his loving family, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Memorial Service will be held at 1100AM Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Leeds Lutheran Church with