HOVEN FUNERAL CHAPEL

Anna (Hovde) Melland 87 of Aberdeen, SD formerly of Forbes, ND, passed away on June 8, 2021 at Primrose Retirement Community, Aberdeen. Anna was born August 1, 1933 in Faith, SD to Sophia and Anton Hovde. Anna married Dean Melland in 1951 and moved to a farm southwest of Forbes. Anna enjoyed reading, writing poetry, gardening, baking, games of Scrabble, family, and maintaining friendships with friends. Anna had a very special bond with all of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and any of the significant people in their lives. She had a wonderful sense of humor and an infectious laugh. She was the glue of the family. Anna is survived by her husband, Dean, her six children,...

Annie Waldner 92 of Maple River Colony, Fullerton, ND died March 15, 2021 at her home. Her wake will be 8:00pm Wednesday, March 17, 2021 and funeral service at 2:00pm Thursday, March 18 with Pastor Tom Waldner officiating all at Maple River Colony. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.

Theodore (Ted) Wolff, 86, of Forbes, ND, died on January 18, 2021, at Prince of Peace Care Center, Ellendale, ND, after a short time on hospice. He was born on November 17, 1934, to Christian and Martha (Wagemann) Wolff, in Albertha Township, Dickey County, ND, one-half mile north of St. Peters Cemetery on his Grandpa and Grandma Wolff's farm, with his Grandma Wagemann serving as the midwife. After a short stay at his grandparents' farm, his family moved to Forbes in December of 1934. On May 19, 1935, he was baptized at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where he was a member all of his life, and was confirmed March 21, 1948. He lost his dad at an early age to cancer, in May of 1937. This left his...

Ted Wolff, 86 of Forbes, ND died January 18, 2021 at Prince of Peace Care Center, Ellendale. The funeral is 10am Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Forbes, with Pastor Alan Eppen officiating. Visitation is 2-5pm Friday at Hoven Funeral Chapel and continues one hour prior to services at the church. Burial is at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, rural Forbes. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.

Marcella Schlenker, 89 of Ellendale ND died December 30, 2020 at Benedictine Living Community, Ellendale. Marcella was born August 7, 1931 to Michael and Josephine Forster, Lidgerwood, ND. She attended public school there. Marcella was the youngest of her three sisters Francis, Helen and Lorraine. On January 4, 1956, Marcella married Reuben D. Schlenker of Forbes, ND in Los Angeles, CA where they lived for a short time. In 1957 they moved to Ellendale and in 1962 built a new home. Marcella became the wonderful mother of two children, Kenda and Kevin. She was a member of the Presbyterian United Methodist Church, Ellendale, Sunshine Homemakers club, helped serve lunch at auction sales, a...

Bette J. Durheim 95, of Aberdeen, SD formerly of Ellendale, ND died December 27, 2020 at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.

Esther Virginia Nee (Schwarz) Wolff was born July 24, 1927 at Wirch, ND in McIntosh County. The daughter of Edward and Rachel Flagel Schwarz. She was baptized and confirmed on December 23, 1955 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Monango, ND by Rev. Walter T. Eifert. Esther attended country school in the Forbes vicinity. In 1948, Esther was employed at the North Wood Fur Farm in Gary, IL. Esther married Richard Wolff on April 18, 1948 in Crystal Lake, IL by Rev. G.A. Gehra. Esther and Richard lived in Danzig, Ellendale and finally settled in Monango, ND. In Monango, they had their own business keeping bees and extracting honey. Esther was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and a cook at...

Esther Virginia Wolff, 93 of Ellendale, ND formerly of Monango, ND died December 7, 2020 at her home. A funeral service is 10am Thursday, December, 17, 2020 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Forbes, ND with pastor Alan Eppen officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Please follow Covid-19 guidelines. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.

Robert A. Merkel, 66 of Ellendale, ND died November 17, 2020 at Prince of Peace Care Center, Ellendale. There will be a private committal service at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.

Karsje "Jennie" Rohrbach, 89, of Ellendale, ND died November 12, 2020 at Prince of Peace Care Center, Ellendale. A memorial service will be held in the spring 2021. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.

John Martinson, 77 of Ellendale, ND died November 6, 2020 at Oakes Hospital, Oakes, ND. A memorial service will be held in the spring 2021. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel.

Due to Covid-19 Virgil's memorial service has been postponed until a later date. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale. Virgil H. DeWald, 82, of Ellendale, ND passed away on November 4th, 2020 at the Prince of Peace Care Center. Virgil was born November 30th, 1937 near Ellendale, ND to Jacob and Ruth (Radtke) DeWald. He attended country school in Elden township and later on attended Ellendale Public School. On April 3rd, 1960 Virgil married Sarah Holsworth of Forbes, ND at Christ Lutheran Church near Ellendale. In 1962 Virgil and Sarah purchased their farm in Albion Township, where they would raise their two sons Perry and Kevin. Virgil enjoyed taking the family camping and...

Virgil H. DeWald, 82 of Ellendale, ND died November 4, 2020 at Prince of Peace Care Center, Ellendale, ND. A memorial service will be 10am Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale with Pastor Justin Brotzel officiating. There will be a private burial at the Ellendale City Cemetery. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.

Barbara Steinwand, 86 of Ellendale, ND died November 4, 2020 at Prince of Peace Care Center, Ellendale. A celebration of life will be held in Ellendale during the summer 2021 and a graveside service at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.

Wanda Marceline Flegel Gebhardt, 94 of Monango, ND died November 2, 2020 at her home. Wanda was born May 31, 1926 near Kulm, ND. Her parents were Alice (Mattson) and Frederick Flegel. Wanda attended various country schools near Kulm and graduated in 1944 from Kulm High School. She attended State Normal and Industrial College in Ellendale, ND. In June of 1944 She began her teaching career in a country school near Kulm. Wanda earned her teaching certificate in 1949. She then taught in LaMoure Public Schools and married Henry "Hank" Gebhardt on June 24, 1950. On February 19, 1956 they became parents of twin daughters, Bonnie and Connie becoming a full-time parent. Wanda earned her Bachelor's...

Wanda Gebhardt, 94 of Monango, ND died November 2, 2020 at her home in Monango. The funeral service is 1pm Friday, November 6, 2020 at Zion Lutheran Church, Ellendale with Pastor Paul Preus officiating. Burial is at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, rural Monango, ND. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale, ND

John P. Wheelihan, 103 of Ellendale, ND died November 1, 2020 at Prince of Peace Care Center, Ellendale. The funeral service will be held in the spring 2021. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.

Brent I. Gilbert, Sr. 82 of Ellendale, ND passed away October 26, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Center in Oakes, ND. Brent contracted Covid-19 and with all his other past health issues his body finally failed him after an amazing fight for health, healing, and life. Brent was born August 9, 1938 to George and Ruth Gilbert in Kendallville, IN. They moved to Kalamazoo, MI where he graduated from high school and worked as a car salesman, mechanic foreman and started his body shop Gilbert Customs. In 1993 he moved to Ellendale where he built his new collision center and continued Gilbert Customs and got to do what he loved best...cars! Brent was a self-taught car builder and loved his projects...

Brent I Gilbert, Sr. 82 of Ellendale, ND passed away October 26, 2020 at Good Samaritan Center, Oakes, ND. A private funeral service will be 2pm Saturday, October 31 at Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale with Pastor Kelly Riggan officiating. Burial is at Ellendale City Cemetery. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.

Ida Mae Kabrud 87 of Ellendale, ND died June 23, 2020 at Prince of Peace Care Center, Ellendale. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.