With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Julie Ann Schmaltz (Devils Lake, North Dakota), born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, who passed away on December 30, 2023 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Julie Ann Schmaltz to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her former life partner Gary Irwin; and her parents, George Gowan and Carolyn Gowan. She is survived by : her husband Charlie Schmaltz of Devils Lake, ND; her children, Jeff Irwin (Melanie) of West Fargo, ND and Debbie Landeis (Shawn) of Forest River, ND; her grandchildren, Carly Bjerke (Tanner), Emylee Kilichowski (Logan), Zack Landeis and Taylor Irwin (Betsy); her siblings, Margaret Swenson (Harley) of Bismarck, ND and Bill Gowan (Orrinne) of Devils Lake, ND.; and also Parker Bjerke.

Donations can be made to the Forest River Community Church or Hospice of the Red River Valley in Julie's honor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gilbertson Funeral Home Inc