Francis Joseph LaForte Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Francis Joseph LaForte of Saint Michael, North Dakota, who passed away at the age of 92, on September 28, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis J. LaForte and Jennie LaForte Sr. (Gourneau); his daughter Lori Ann LaForte; his granddaughter Kayla Rose Thompson; his sisters, Stella Wilkie, Mary Jane Lindstrom and Barbara "Tiny" Adams; his nephew Patrick Wilkie; and his in-laws, William and Hilda Coleman.
He is survived by: his wife Rose Coleman; his children, Jackie Thompson (Nickolie) of Sheyenne, ND, Jim LaForte (Holly), William LaForte, JoAnn LaForte of Maddock, ND, Nicole LaForte-Goulet (Darin) of Grand Forks and Jennie Jo LaForte (Leo Delorme) of Grand Forks; his grandchildren, Lacey Thieschafer (Greg), Candice Mercer (Brett), Nickolie Thompson Jr. (Cheyenne), William Joseph LaForte, LaShawn Rose LaForte and Derrick Corbine; his sister Jeanie "Dixie" LaForte of Spokane, WA; his pet Hobo; and his nephew Dave Wilkie.
Memorials may be directed to the Devils Lake/Altru Dialysis Unit in memory of Francis.
