North Dakota

Michael “Mike” Leonard Kochel was born on October 5, 1948, to Francis and June (Dwyer) Kochel in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Mike grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, with his siblings, Leroy, Margaret and Tom. He graduated high school in 1966 and later graduated from vocational school in 1968. Shortly thereafter, Mike met Bonnie.  Mike and Bonnie were a match from the start. After only a few dates,…

Sept. 1, 1974 – March 31, 2024 Shane Hoag, 49, Hunter, North Dakota, formerly of Luverne, Minnesota, died Sunday, March 31, at Sanford Medical Center. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., followed by a celebration of life at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 4, at West Funeral Home in West Fargo, North Dakota. Interment will be at a later date in Arthur, North Dakota, cemetery. Arrangements by West Funeral…