Obituaries

Jun 14, 2017

Bob Frey died peacefully with his family at his side on June 14, 2017 at the age of 87 under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Bob was born at home to William ‘Bill’ and Ellen Olson Frey on July 13, 1929 in Moorhead, MN. He grew up in Moorhead and...

Jun 13, 2017

Amy Lynne Rupiper Taggart, 43, of Fargo, ND passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Sanford Pallative Care in Fargo, ND. Amy was born on July 24, 1973, to Glenn and Shirley Wernimont Rupiper in Sibley, Iowa.

Amy is survived by her husband, Mark; children, Ella and William Taggart; mother, Shirley; siblings, Renee Roy Langin, Rachelle Scott Lehman, Brent...

Jun 13, 2017

Beverly E. Iverson, 83, Lake Park, MN, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017, surrounded by her family, at Viking Manor in Ulen, MN.

Beverly Elaine Roen Iverson was born August 19, 1933, to Severt and Teresa Roen. She was raised on the family farm northwest of Lake Park with her 7 siblings. She was baptized and confirmed at Lake Park...

Jun 10, 2017

Ruth Jean Jones Vojta, age 71, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Selby, SD, passed away peacefully after complications from mesothelioma and dementia on June 10, 2017 at Ecumen Evergreens of Moorhead.

Ruth was born on October 29, 1945 in Linton, ND to Ernest and Mildred VanderLaan Jones. She grew up and attended school in Pollock, SD and graduated in 1964.

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Jun 9, 2017

Reverend Robert J. “Bob” Paulsen died on June 9, 2017, at his home in Fountain Hills, AZ. He was called back to the Lord peacefully in his recliner, watching TV, with his dog, Sady, by his side.

Bob was born on September 6, 1929, to parents John V. and Luzelle Thompson Paulsen, in Racine, WI. He attended Racine schools...

Jun 2, 2017

May 28, 2017

Loc V. Le, 77, of Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, May 28, 2017, at home under the care of family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Visitations will be held Sunday from 6 – 8 p.m., Monday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 5 – 7 p.m., all in Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead.

May 27, 2017

Burton Burt William Adair, age 81, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Burt was born in Grand Forks, ND on January 31, 1936, a birthday that he proudly shared with his Uncle Carl. He was the middle child of John and Ethel Lammey Adair, with an older sister, Jacqueline and a younger...

May 27, 2017

Beverly Joanne Nelson, 80, Moorhead, died Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Sanford Palliative Care.

Bev was born in North LaMoure, N.D. to Oscar and Bess Jensen on September 23, 1936. She grew up on a farm, and was an only child who loved animals, sewing dolls and school. She was baptized and confirmed at North LaMoure Lutheran Church. She graduated...

May 26, 2017

Emilie Anderson, 77, of Moorhead, died Friday, May 26, 2017, at Golden Living Center in Moorhead.

Emilie Louise Anderson was born May 29, 1939, in Fisher, MN, to Theodore and Ione Anderson. She lived in Fisher before moving to Crookston following her father’s passing, and graduated from high school in Crookston. When she was 18 years old, she married Alan...

May 25, 2017

Patricia A. Jensen, 82, of Fargo, ND, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Pat was born July 28, 1934, in Fergus Falls, MN, to Orrin and Louise Boehm Gillette. Following school, Pat moved to Yankton, SD, where she met husband, Donald Jensen. Together they made their home in Yankton until moving to Fargo. Pat worked...

May 25, 2017

Victor Monroe Lindstrom, 94, of Lake Park, MN, died Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park, MN.

Victor was born November 13, 1922 on the Lindstrom homestead, the fourth child born to Victor and Amanda Selberg Lindstrom. He was baptized and confirmed at Eksjo Lutheran Church. Victor attended country school in District #42, Becker County, MN,...

May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

Gabriel Nephi Megran, 30, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Gabriel was born on September 29, 1986 to Jim and Kathleen Rubow Megran in Fargo, ND.

Gabriel could be best described as a spontaneous and fun loving individual. He could instantly befriend anybody, anywhere. He was concerned about those...

May 22, 2017

Dean Allen Anderson, 58, of Dilworth, MN, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, May 22, 2017. He was born on December 31, 1958, to Cyril and Doris Dean Anderson in Moorhead, MN.

After graduating from high school, Dean went on to become a Mechanic. As a transmission specialist, he worked in many places, such as Dilworth, MN,...

May 22, 2017

May 20, 2017

James O. Erickson, 69, Lake Park, MN, died Saturday, May 20, 2017, in his home on Big Cormorant Lake

James Ordean Erickson was born February 26, 1948, at DeLamere, ND, to Ernest and Wilma Hlavnicka Erickson. Jim was baptized and confirmed at Comstock Lutheran Church in Comstock, MN. He grew up on a farm near Hickson, ND and attended grade...

May 20, 2017

Glenn P. Kuehl 89, Glyndon, MN, died on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at his home.

Glenn was born in Sabin, MN, on November 18, 1927, to Johnnie and Francis Kuehl. He attended school in Glyndon. He entered the U.S. Army in February, 1946. He was part of the Army of Occupation in Japan.

Glenn married Mildred Oberg on November 25,...

May 20, 2017

Elizabeth Beth Olsgaard, 58, Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at her lake place.

Elizabeth Laree Olsgaard was born on June 9, 1958, in Fargo, ND, to Charles and Mary Kimm Olsgaard. Because her father was in the military, she attended several schools before graduating from Moorhead High School in 1976. She married Mark Lorentz and they...

May 20, 2017

Clarice Lucille Ernst, 90, of Lake Park, MN, passed away on May 20, 2017, at Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park, MN. Clarice was born on April 5, 1927 to Henry and Freida Solseth Noben in Lake Park, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Lake Park Lutheran Church.

Clarice graduated from Lake Park High School in 1945. She...