Laura Jo Hovde , age 48 of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, died on Monday, July 3, 2023 at Sanford/Vibra Hospital in Fargo after a long fight with cancer.

Laura was born on January 5, 1975 to August & Cheryl (Stenen) Hovde in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She grew up in East Grand Forks and was a 1993 graduate of East Grand Forks Senior High School. Laura stayed in East Grand Forks and was a caregiver to her nieces & nephews who meant everything to her. Laura was a collector of many things; she and her mom, Cheryl, loved going thrifting and checking out rummage sales. Laura enjoyed going to the movies, but loved spending time with her nieces & nephews, and beloved cat, Goose.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents, August & Cheryl Hovde; and cats, Rose, Mae, and George.

She is survived by her siblings, Steve (Jenny) Hovde and Shirley (Kent Adamson) Hovde; nieces & nephews, Nick (Sara) Hovde, Alyssa Hovde, Caitlin Hovde, Teresa (Ryan Lemmer) Adamson, Kyle Adamson, and Kayla Adamson; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and cat, Goose.

Graveside Service will be held at 11:00a.m . on Saturday, July 15 , 2023 at Bagley City Cemetery , 36446 Fairground Rd, Bagley, MN 56621.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Circle of Friends Animal Shelter, 4375 North Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58203  www.cofpets.com/donate-wish-list