Funeral Homes in Grand Forks, ND

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Alan Ritchson (singer and model), Ryan Potulny (ice hockey player), Kam Heskin (actor and teacher), Nicole Linkletter (model and fashion model), Kurt Zellers (public relations and legislator), Mark Driscoll (writer and pastor), and Pat McGowan (golfer).

Grand Forks is the third-largest city in the State of North Dakota (after Fargo and Bismarck) and the county seat of Grand Forks County. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 52,838, while that of the city and surrounding metropolitan area was 98,461. Grand Forks, along with its twin city of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, forms the center of the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is often called Greater Grand Forks or The Grand Cities.Located on the western banks of the Red River of the North in a flat region known as the Red River Valley, the city is prone to flooding and was struck by the devastating Red River Flood of 1997. Originally called Les Grandes Fourches by French fur traders, Grand Forks was founded in 1870 by steamboat captain Alexander Griggs and incorporated on February 22, 1881. Its location at the fork of the Red River and the Red Lake River gives the city its name.Historically dependent on local agriculture, the city's economy now encompasses higher education, defense, health care, manufacturing, food processing, and scientific research. Grand Forks is served by Grand Forks International Airport and Grand Forks Air Force Base, while the city's University of North Dakota is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. The Alerus Center and Ralph Engelstad Arena host athletic and other events, while the North Dakota Museum of Art and Chester Fritz Auditorium are the city's largest cultural venues.

Grand Forks Obituaries

It was disclosed by Orlando Sentinel on December 4th, 2021 that John B Dr Hirt passed away in Orlando, Florida.  Hirt was 64 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John B Dr's life.

It was reported by South West Times Record on July 22nd, 2021 that Eric Martin DVM Jayne died in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  Jayne was 61 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Eric Martin DVM's life.

It was reported by Orlando Sentinel on April 18th, 2021 that Bradley Paul Brewer passed on in Orlando, Florida.  Brewer was 60 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Bradley Paul's life.

It was revealed by Washington Post (DC) on February 12th, 2021 that Linda S Merkel passed on in Baltimore, Maryland.  Merkel was 72 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Linda S's life.

It was reported by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on February 10th, 2021 that M Fred Rev Canon Himmerich died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Himmerich was 90 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor M Fred Rev Canon's life.

It was revealed by Register Guard on January 22nd, 2021 that Justin McKay passed away in Eugene, Oregon.  McKay was 45 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Justin's life.

It was noted by Chicago Tribune on December 20th, 2020 that Robert Edward North passed on in Lake Forest, Illinois.  North was 84 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Robert Edward's life.

It was disclosed by Tampa Bay on December 6th, 2020 that Evangeline "Babe" Barquin perished in Temple Terrace, Florida.  Barquin was 93 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Evangeline "Babe"'s life.

It was reported by LombardSL on October 16th, 2020 that Robert John Taylor passed on in Crossville, Tennessee.  Taylor was 71 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert John's life.

It was disclosed by Naples Daily News on August 7th, 2020 that Sharon Fladeland Clark perished in Naples, Florida.  Clark was 77 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Sharon Fladeland's life.

History

The Memorial Park Cemetery holds the body of three men who had been once influential in their chosen field; Olger Burton Burtness (US representative), Clifford Joseph Purpur (hockey player) and Arthur Gustav Sorley (North Dakota state governor).

Some known landmarks in the city are the University of North Dakota, Ralph Engelstad Arena, Alerus Center, Chester Fritz Auditorium and the North Dakota Museum of Art.

The official website for the city of Grand Forks is https://www.grandforksgov.com/.