Obituaries

Jun 15, 2018

Douglas Scott Sandal, 35, of Lake Park, MN, died June 15, 2018, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.

Douglas was born August 26, 1982, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Leonard and Ruby (Green) Sandal.  He grew up in rural Lake Park, attended elementary school in Hawley, MN and graduated from high school in Ulen, MN.  Over the years he enjoyed...

Jun 12, 2018

Eleanor Wilma Snustad, 97 of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Halstad, MN passed away June 12, 2018 at Villa Maria in Fargo, ND.

Eleanor was born July 29, 1920 to William Knute and Mella (Hoiland) Olson in Anthony Township near Halstad, MN.  She attended NWSA in Crookston, MN graduating in March of 1940.  In the fall of 1940 she enrolled at...

Jun 11, 2018

Ellen Audrey Honek passed away peacefully at Lilac Homes on June 11, 2018 at the age of 90.  Ellen was born August 11, 1927 to Elmer and Audrey Hendrickson in Brainerd, MN, where she grew up.  In 1944, Ellen and her family moved to Mahnomen, MN where she graduated from high school and met George Honek.

Ellen and George were...

Jun 11, 2018

Early Monday morning June 11, 2018, at Eventide Living Center in Moorhead, Robert (Bob) E. Cobb joined his heavenly family after dealing with the crippling effects of Parkinson’s disease along with stage four cancer weakening his body.

 

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 29th from 5 to 7 p.m. culminating with a prayer service at Wright Funeral...

Jun 11, 2018

René G. Philippot, age 81, of Osage, MN, formally of Moorhead, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018, at Ecumen Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes.

The name René means “born again” or “reborn” in French. René George Philippot is the epitome of his name’s definition, as he spent his 81 years being “reborn.” He pioneered change and showed his resilience...

Jun 11, 2018

Lois Cornell Selberg was born on a farm near Rustad, MN, to Clarence and Delia Cornell on March 21, 1925. Lois remained loyal to Rustad throughout her life and lived much of her 93 years on the family homestead, first at her parents, then at the house built by her husband Charles at the acreage. Lois described a rather idyllic...

Jun 11, 2018

Fredrika C. Monson, 91, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018, in Sheyenne Crossings Care Center in Fargo, ND.

Fredrika was born on October 27, 1926 to Harry and Ruth (Johnson) Cooper in Kenmare, ND. Fredrika graduated from Kenmare High and from there attended North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND. She graduated with a Bachelor of...

Jun 10, 2018

Lorraine Frier, 79, Fargo, ND, died on Sunday, June 10, 2018, in Eventide Senior Living, Fargo, ND.

Lorraine Engfer was born on January 11, 1939, near Alexandria, MN, to Albert and Myrtle (McCommas) Engfer. She graduated from Osakis, MN, High School in 1957. Lorraine moved to the Fargo-Moorhead area in 1960 where she worked at Answer Fargo-Moorhead. She became the...

Jun 9, 2018

Regina “Gina” Ann Nolte passed away at the age of 61 on June 9, 2018 after a courageous two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Gina was born in Oakes, ND on December 24, 1956 to Budd and Mickey (Brown) Larson. She grew up in rural Oakes and graduated from high school in 1975. She received her Bachelor of Science degree...

Jun 5, 2018

Howard G. Nelson, devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully at home, under the care of Hospice, surrounded by family on June 5, 2018 at the age of 90.

Howard was born and raised in Dilworth, MN, the third of five children born to Gustaf and Clara (Christianson) Nelson.  He graduated from Dilworth High School in 1946, enlisted and served...

Jun 4, 2018

Michael A. Hokanson, 54, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Bethany Retirement Living, Fargo, ND.

Michael Adam Hokanson was born in Bemidji, MN, on October 5, 1963 to Donald and Billie Jean (Fernstrom) Hokanson. He grew up in Moorhead and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1982.  Mike ran his own landscaping company for several...

Jun 2, 2018

Jun 1, 2018

 

Delores “Dee” Marie Svare, 70, of Ulen, MN, died Friday, June 1, 2018, at Vibra Hospital in Fargo.

 

Dee was born January 30, 1948, in Pelican Rapids, MN, to Calmer Svare and Emma Pederson.  She grew up in rural Pelican Rapids, attended K-6th grade in Cormorant, 7th-12th grade in Audubon and graduated with the class of 1966 from...

May 31, 2018

Joyce Marie (Sather) Burnside, 71, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018, in Essentia Health Hospital, Fargo, ND. Joyce was born on November 6, 1946 to Magnus and Lila (Herzog) Sather in Moorhead, MN.

Joyce graduated from Ulen High School in 1964. She married Duane Burnside on January 11, 1969 in Ulen, MN. They resided in Glyndon...

May 30, 2018

Heaven gained an amazing angel, Mylin Donald Cummings, on May 30, 2018. Mylin was born on October 30, 1945 in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Gordon and Beatrice Cummings. They lived on a farm in rural Hawley, MN. He graduated in 1963 from Hawley High School and after graduation he worked for Northern Improvement where he helped build the railroad bridge...

May 29, 2018

Loren Dale Wignes, 92, of Moorhead, MN passed away quietly on May 29, 2018 at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Fargo with Gladys, his wife of 51 years, at his side.

Born on April 2, 1926 in Farwell, MN, he was one of eight children born to Ruth (Cawelti) and A.J. Wignes.  Upon graduating from high school in 1944 at...

May 29, 2018

The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to sorrow and heartfelt loss with the death of our baby boy, Cooper Jordan Hinrichs, on May 29, 2018. Cooper was and always will be cherished and loved by his parents, Alec and Jackie Hinrichs, and big brothers, Camden and Charlie Hinrichs, of Moorhead, MN.

Cooper is survived by his loving family: Grandparents,...

May 25, 2018

Harvey A. Pfau was born on November 11, 1937 in Glenburn, ND, to Marvin and Beulah Pfau.  He moved to Minot at the age of 4 and graduated from Minot High School in 1956.  He served in the Army from 1957-1959.  On December 12, 1959 Harvey married Joyce Gundberg at Federated Church in Fergus Falls, MN, and they enjoyed 59...

May 25, 2018

Richard “Ric” Arthur Hayes, 70, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018, in Essentia Health Hospital, Fargo, ND.

No services have been scheduled at this time.

May 24, 2018

Kathleen A. “Tootie” Berneking, 72, of Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, May 24, 2018, at home under the care of family and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Kathleen was born April 1, 1946, in Breckenridge, MN, to Emmanuel “Nick” and Amelia “Molly” (Schemmel) Antrim. She grew up near Wheaton, MN, and graduated from Wheaton High School in 1964. Following high...