January 7, 2026
Jolene Alice Reynolds, 82, of West Fargo, formerly of New Town, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in her home, under the care of Sanford Hospice and Beyond Cares home healthcare and surrounded by her loving daughters. Visitation was held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at West Funeral Home, West Fargo, ND. Jolene’s funeral service was held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at West Funeral Home in West Fargo, ND. Interment was held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Riverview Cemetery in New Town, ND. (West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center, West Fargo, ND)
John Howard Vachal, 82, left his earthly home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 31st, 2025, while surrounded by his devoted wife, Elaine of 60 years, his children and loving family. There will be a public visitation held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 7, 2026, at the Springan Stevenson Funeral Home in Stanley, ND. A family and friends service will follow and begin at 7:00 p.m. John’s funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Saviors Free Lutheran Church in Stanley, ND. Pastor Erin Tormanen will officiate. John will be laid to rest at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Ross, ND in July of 2026. The funeral service will be recorded and uploaded, you can view John’s service directly on his obituary page on the funeral home website www.springanstevenson.com. Springan Stevenson Funeral Home of Stanley have been entrusted with arrangements and services. Friends may sign the on-line register and give their condolences at www.springanstevenson.com.
Judy Hood, 76, New Town, died Monday, December 29, 2025, at a Minot hospital. (Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall)
Rita Uran, 72, New Town, died Monday, January 5, 2026, at a Stanley hospital. (Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall)