Nelson Funeral Homes of Drake and Fessenden

04/03/2026

Arlean Adeline Martin, 91, formerly of Kief, North Dakota, passed away on April 1, 2026, at Valley View Manor Assisted Living, Velva, North Dakota.

Arlean Adeline Martin, 91, formerly of Kief, North Dakota, passed away on April 1, 2026, at Valley View Manor Assisted Living, Velva, North Dakota. A woman of deep faith, boundless warmth, and quiet strength, Arlean lived a life rich in love, hard work, and devotion to her family. Funeral Service

04/03/2026

MaraLyn P. Lill, 82, of Cathay, ND passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, ND.

MaraLyn P. Lill, 82, of Cathay, ND passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, ND. A Celebration of MaraLyns life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to any animal organization of the donors choosing.

02/13/2026

Violet M. Seibold, 94, of Fessenden, ND formerly of rural Cathay, ND passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at SMP St. Aloisius Medical Center in Harvey, ND.

Violet M. Seibold, 94, of Fessenden, ND formerly of rural Cathay, ND passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at SMP St. Aloisius Medical Center in Harvey, ND. Funeral Services will be held at 1030 AM Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Nelson Funeral Home Chapel in Fessenden with Pastor Shirley Teske

02/02/2026

Megdalena Duchsherer, 95, of Drake, ND passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at SMP St. Aloisius Health in Harvey, ND.

Megdalena Duchsherer, 95, of Drake, ND passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at SMP St. Aloisius Health in Harvey, ND. Arrangements are pending with the Bethke-Nelson Funeral Home of Drake, ND.

02/02/2026

James ‘Jim’ David Fandrich, 87, of Manfred, ND passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at SMP St. Aloisius Medical Center in Harvey, ND.

James Jim David Fandrich, 87, of Manfred, ND passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at SMP St. Aloisius Medical Center in Harvey, ND. Memorial Services will be held at 200 PM Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Manfred Seventh-day Adventist Church in rural Manfred with Pastor Harold Chin officiating. Visit...

01/28/2026

Elaine C. Senechal, 89, of rural Drake, ND passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at Trinity Homes in Minot, ND.

Elaine C. Senechal, 89, of rural Drake, ND passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at Trinity Homes in Minot, ND. Funeral Services will be held at 1030 AM Friday, January 30, 2026 at the St. Martin Lutheran Church in Anamoose, ND with Rev. Timothy Stout officiating. Visitation will be held

01/09/2026

Roxanne M. Roller, 64, of Manfred, ND entered her new life with her Lord and family on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by loving family, under the care of hospice.

Roxanne M. Roller, 64, of Manfred, ND entered her new life with her Lord and family on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by loving family, under the care of hospice. A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. Roxie was born September 2, 1961 in Harvey, ND

01/09/2026

Lloyd (Bud) Erfle Jr., 79, of Fessenden, ND passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at SMP Health-St. Aloisius Hospital in Harvey, ND.

Lloyd Bud Erfle Jr., 79, of Fessenden, ND passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at SMP Health-St. Aloisius Hospital in Harvey, ND. Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Lloyds family 4408 Marriott Dr. 112, Raleigh, NC 27612.

01/09/2026

Harold M. Gefroh, 88, of Bismarck, ND and formerly of Drake, ND passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND.

Harold M. Gefroh, 88, of Bismarck, ND and formerly of Drake, ND passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1100 AM Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Drake, ND

01/05/2026

Timothy Budeau, 73, of Balfour, ND passed away peacefully at his home, under the care of hospice, on Friday, January 2, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Timothy Budeau, 73, of Balfour, ND passed away peacefully at his home, under the care of hospice, on Friday, January 2, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Services will be held in the Spring of 2026 and will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are

12/24/2025

12/15/2025

Josephine (Lemer) Miller, age 104, of Drake, ND passed away December 12, 2025, in Harvey, ND.

Josephine Lemer Miller, age 104, of Drake, ND passed away December 12, 2025, in Harvey, ND. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025 from 500 PM to 700 PM with a 700 PM Rosary and Vigil Service at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Drake, ND. Mass of