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Karl Steven Keene

Karl Steven Keene

Jan 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of Karl Steven Keene

Karl Keene, a cherished husband, father, and compassionate advocate for social justice, and a cornerstone of the local Fargo Moorhead vegan community, peacefully passed away on January 11th, 2024. He was surrounded by the love of his wife, Kathleen Keene, and son, Seth Keene.

Born on November 22nd, 1955, in Traverse City, MI,...

Jeanette M. Scheidecker

Jeanette M. Scheidecker

Jan 8, 2024

Jeanette (Walz) Scheidecker, 91 of Fargo, ND died peacefully January 8, 2024, at her residence at Good Samaritan with family by her side.

Jeanette Walz was born May 29, 1932, near Bluffton, MN to Anton and Mabel (Hochstein) Walz. On October 9, 1951, she was united in marriage to Robert Scheidecker. She was a dedicated mother to her 11 children....

Thomas G. Lackmann

Thomas G. Lackmann

Jan 6, 2024

Thomas G. Lackmann, 74, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

 

Carlon Bernard Anderson

Carlon Bernard Anderson

Jan 4, 2024

Carlon Bernard Anderson, 77, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Sanford on Broadway, Fargo, ND.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

A full obituary will be placed here soon.

Margaret C. Schulze

Margaret C. Schulze

Jan 3, 2024

 

Margaret C. Schulze, 95, of Moorhead, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Farmstead Living in Moorhead surrounded by family. Margaret was born on April 8, 1928 (Easter Sunday) to John and Hazel (Ross) Robertson in Great Falls, Mont. Her nickname immediately became Bunnie.

Margaret graduated from Great Falls High School in 1946. She graduated from Stephens College (Columbia,...

Cory L. Skistad

Cory L. Skistad

Jan 2, 2024

Cory Lee Skistad, AKA Big Daddy, 46 from West Fargo, ND passed away on 1/2/24.

Cory was born on 3/24/77 and was the pride and joy of his parents, Lee and Charlotte (Hovi) Skistad. Cory graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1995. He married the love of his life, Jessica Pederson on 7/21/06. They welcomed their beloved son, Derek...

JoAnn Racheal Oelke

JoAnn Racheal Oelke

Jan 2, 2024

JoAnn Racheal (McCullough) Oelke, 88, of Dilworth, MN passed away, with family at her side. On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Serenity Assisted Living under the care of Serenity Staff & Ethos Hospice in Dilworth, MN.

JoAnn was born on January 5, 1935, to Joseph and Ethel (Smalley) McCullough with her twin sister, Jean. They were numbers, seven and eight,...

Forrest Elder

Forrest Elder

Jan 2, 2024

Forrest W. Elder, 94, of Lake Park, MN, died January 2, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital, Detroit Lakes, MN.

Forrest Wendell Elder was born in Fullerton, NE on November 8, 1929, to Lucille and Lewis Elder. (He went by “Wendell” until he joined the Navy.) He had 2 older brothers, Duane and Keith. When he was 5, his and...

Mae C. Shields

Mae C. Shields

Jan 2, 2024

Mae C. Shields, 95, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Lilac Homes in Moorhead. Mae was born January 6, 1928, in Wilkin County, MN, to Daniel and Lena (Olson) Danielson. She grew up on the family farm near Comstock, MN, and attended rural country school in her early years. Mae graduated from Comstock High School...

Sara E. Erdman

Sara E. Erdman

Dec 28, 2023

Sara E. Erdman, 50, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Nancy Sue Sumers

Nancy Sue Sumers

Dec 28, 2023

Nancy (Taylor) Sumers, 88, of Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at St. Catherine’s Nursing Home, Fargo, ND. 

Nancy was born on May 13, 1935, to Donald and Adeline (Nierenhausen) Taylor in Minneapolis, MN. She grew up in Minneapolis where she attended and graduated from Roosevelt High School. She then moved to Los Angeles, CA,...

Elaine R. Jensen

Elaine R. Jensen

Dec 27, 2023

Elaine Rachel (Kalheff) Jensen left her Earthly home to join her husband, daughters, parents, and many others that have been waiting for her arrival in Heaven, on Wednesday, December 27th, 2023. Born to Peter and Mae Kalheff on April 17, 1930, and raised in the Fargo area, she attended school at Oak Grove and received her high school diploma. She...

Charlene Denise Bratlien

Charlene Denise Bratlien

Dec 27, 2023

Charlene Denise Bratlien, 60, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Essentia Health Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Margaret L. Asleson

Margaret L. Asleson

Dec 26, 2023

 “The kiss of the sun for pardon, The song of the birds for mirth, One is nearer God’s Heart in a garden Than anywhere else on earth.” –Dorothy Frances Gurney 

Margaret Louise Asleson, 76, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023, surrounded in love in a moment of quiet holding her husband's hand while Christmas music played in the background. She...

Susan M. Hallford

Susan M. Hallford

Dec 26, 2023

Susan Marie Hallford, 57, of Fargo, ND passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND.

Susan was born in Moorhead, MN on January 28, 1966, to John and Yvonne (Brunelle) Barsgard. She grew up in Moorhead and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1984. 

Susan began working in the print shop at Dakota Hospital in...

Grayce Constance Morse

Grayce Constance Morse

Dec 24, 2023

Grayce Constance (Sondreaal) Morse, 82, of West Fargo, ND, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Sanford Hospice, Fargo, ND.

Grayce was an independent, self-reliant, person that met the love of her life, Wally Nelson, in her golden years.  They enjoyed horses, travel, family, and friendship.  She worked full time into her 80's at the same firm for...

Jeanne Elizabeth Rodriguez

Jeanne Elizabeth Rodriguez

Dec 22, 2023

Jeanne Rodriguez, 69, of Moorhead, MN, died December 22, 2023, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Jeanne Elizabeth Anderson was born November 1, 1954, in Moorhead, to Jalmer and Alice (Jacobson) Anderson.  She graduated from Moorhead High School in 1972 and obtained a degree in Education from Concordia College in 1976.  After college, she traveled to Monterrey, Mexico...

Ronald Leroy "Ron" Lund

Ronald Leroy "Ron" Lund

Dec 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Leroy Lund on December 18, 2023.

Ron was born on April 24, 1943; in Breckenridge, MN; to Clarence and Elizabeth (Henkenius) Lund. His family moved North to Moorhead, MN; and later graduated from Moorhead High School in 1962. In 1967 he married Bernadette Spencer, had four children, and...

Louis Eugene Frank Gruenberg

Louis Eugene Frank Gruenberg

Dec 16, 2023

 

Louis Eugene Frank Gruenberg, age 102, died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Louis was born March 24, 1921, near Kent, MN, to Herman and Clara (Mittendorf) Gruenberg.  He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church, Mitchell Township.  He attended school near Kent and Wolverton, MN. He worked for several farms near Comstock and...

Sandra "Sandy" S. Spindler

Sandra "Sandy" S. Spindler

Dec 14, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Spindler, 58 of Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, in her home. 

Sandy was born on February 19, 1965, in Frankfurt, Germany to Richard and Inga (Shambock) Spindler. At the age of 5, she journeyed with her family to Chillicothe, Ohio, where she grew up and blossomed into the compassionate and vibrant woman we all...

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