Sharon Gratton
1949 - 2024
Sharon Gratton
1949 - 2024
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1949
DIED
2024
Sharon Gratton Obituary
Sharon J. Gratton, 74 of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of the Walhalla area, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND.
Sharon was born November 20, 1949, in Altona, Manitoba, the daughter of Albert and Jean (Gibney) Stegman. She was married to Ronald Gratton and together they had four sons.
She is survived by her ex-husband, Ronald, sons: Michael Gratton, Grand Forks, ND, Chris (Kari) Gratton, West Fargo, ND, Tony Gratton (fiancé, Ashley Livingood), Leeds, ND, Steven (Amy) Gratton, Devils Lake, ND, grandchildren: Aaron Gratton (special friend, Lahni), Brittney (Ramsey) Balsdon, Karisa (Taylor) Rodriguez, Marc (Heather) Gratton, Taylor (Max) King, Erykka (Corban) Gage, Spencer Gratton, Whitley Gratton, and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings: Ernie Stegman, Rodney (Lynell) Stegman, and Tim (Penny) Stegman and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents and brothers: Dennis and Kenny Stegman.
A private memorial service will be held. All friends are invited to join the family for a time of remembering on Saturday, November 2, 2024 after 2:00 p.m. at Jackson’s Bar in Walhalla, ND. Must be 21 years of age to attend.
Cards or memorials may be sent to Steven Gratton,401 Eagle Bend Drive, Devils Lake, ND 58301.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
709 Central Avenue, Walhalla, ND 58282
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