Lisa Nihill
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Lisa A. Nihill, age 41, of Devils Lake, ND, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Lisa Nihill was born in Carrington, ND, June 16, 1975, the daughter of Diane Reis and Stuart Chadwick. She attended Fessenden for her early years of school, and high school in New Rockford, where she graduated in 1993. Lisa met the love of her life, Bob Nihill, in 1997, and then attended and received a degree in Criminal Justice from Jamestown College. Lisa was united in marriage to Robert Nihill on May 22, 2002, in Las Vegas, NV. Lisa and Bob made their life together first in Mandan, ND, where Lisa worked at the Boys Ranch, then moved to Minnewaukan, ND, where she worked as the T.A.N.F. Officer in Fort Totten, ND. Later, they moved to Devils Lake, where Lisa greatly enjoyed working for Ramsey County Juvenile Court as a Probation Officer until illness forced her to cut back on her duties. Lisa enjoyed spending time with family and friends while camping, and being outdoors and fishing with Bob. She loved card making, scrapbooking and scrapbooking weekends with her family. She always enjoyed games with her nieces and nephews, and always brought them to gatherings. Lisa enjoyed taking vacations with family and friends, and making boxes for the Shoe Box Ministry on weekends with her family. Lisa is survived by her husband of 14 years, Bob Nihill, Devils Lake; mother, Diane (John) Odstrcil, Carrington; sister, Lynn (Mark) Oster, Ray, ND; brother, Brayden Odstrcil, Carrington; grandparents Paul (Janice), New Rockford; father Stu (Sherri) Chadwick, Glen Ullin, ND, nephew Nickolas, and nieces Lydia, Madelyn, and Natalie Oster of Ray; Ashley, Abby, Aaron, and Austin Neumiller of Carrington; in-laws Patrick and Gertie Nihill, Kensal, ND; sister-in-law Billy (Shawn) Neumiller, Carrington. Lisa is preceded in death by her uncle, Curtis Reis; grandparents Herald and Jean Chadwick.
SOCIAL GATHERING: Sunday (Nov 13th) 7PM - 9PM, Peace Lutheran Church FUNERAL SERVICE: Peace Lutheran Church, Devils Lake, ND DATE AND TIME: Monday, November 14, 2016 at 1:00PM BURIAL: Kensal Cemetery, Kensal, ND |
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Name: Terri Lewis Sander
Date: 11/18/16
Message: Diane, Janice and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I can't say I knew Lisa but my heart was opened reading all the comments about her. So glad you went ahead with your Saturday tradition. Terri
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Name: Danielle Hawn
Date: 11/13/16
Message: I am so sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. I had the opprtunity to work with Lisa through the school on behalf of many kids in the Lake Region. She was an advocate, a mentor, and worked to keep kids accountable for making themselves be better. Lisa was great to work with and cared about her kids. I will miss her kind and caring compassion.
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Name: Barb Scheen
Date: Nov. 11,
Message: Am so sorry to hear about Lisa. Am sending prayers to all family members
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Name: Eva Olson
Date: 11-11-16
Message: Our deepest sympathy for your family, Lisa was a truly wonderful person. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Mark and Eva Olson
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Name: CARINNA FEHLMAN
Date: 11/11/16
Message: My deepest sympathies to you Bobby! My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Carinna (Paczkowski) Fehlman
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Name: Brenda Amundson
Date: 11/10/16
Message: I'm praying for all of Lisa's family. My deepest condolences. I knew Lisa when she lived in Fessenden. I will never forget her smile and fun attitude! She was really nice to her little sister's friend. May God grant you all peace, I look forward to seeing Lisa again.
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Name: Michelle Koenig
Date: 11-10-16
Message: I am so very sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Lisa. She always had a smile on her face in high school and she had the best sense of humor. I was one of the many people lucky enough to call her my friend. Heaven truly gained an angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Name: Elliot and Mary Paczkowski
Date: November 11, 2016
Message: Bob, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Name: Kathy Champion
Date: 11/10/2016
Message: My sincere sympathy. Lisa fought the fight & kept her spirits high while doing so. She was a blessing to so many & wiil be missed. Rest in peace, Lisa.
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Name: Linda Duckwitz
Date: 11/10/16
Message: I am very saddened to learn of Lisa's passing. When I worked with youth at Ft Totten, she was the probation officer for some of my clients. Lisa was a wonderful person, excellent probation officer and an all around great person. I enjoyed our association a great deal. She was a very special professional and of great help to both the kids I worked with and to me personally.
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Name: Cindy Schuster
Date: 11/10/2016
Message: My condolences to everyone! I remember Lisa and how she was so nice to me when I started school in New Rockford my junior year. She was a year older than me, but was so nice to me. She will be missed.
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Name: Caleb Dahlen
Date: 11/10/16
Message: I didn't know her that well but she will be missed
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Name: Shawn and Dennis Meier
Date: 11/10/16
Message: My husband, Dennis and I knew Lisa very well because we worked with her closely. Lisa and I became good friends and I always enjoyed her smiling face, humor and positive attitude. The world is a darker place without her and she will be greatly missed. I love you, Lisa!
Shawn
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Name: Brenda Swenseth
Date: 11/10/2016
Message: Rest In Peace dear Lisa. I only met you a few months ago, but seeing how hard you worked at being well made a huge impact on myself, and I am sure others too. You kept that smile on your face and carried yourself with such grace. The Lord has a very special place for you.
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Name: Sandy Swenson
Date: 11/10/16
Message: Diane, I am so sorry to hear about Lisa's passing. I had the privilege of seeing her when I was teaching in Oberon. My deepest sympathy to you and all of Lisa's family.
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Name: Amy (Nihill) Kastet
Date: 11/10/16
Message: Bob, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Duane and Amy (Nihill) Kastet
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Name: Mark Tobin
Date: 11/10/16
Message: Lisa was a very caring and compassionate person and professional who worked hard in her probation job to help kids get on the right path. She will be missed by many in the community, especially those from the Lutheran Social Services Restorative Justice Program. Deepest condolences to her family. Rest in Peace, Lisa.