Obituaries

Aug 15, 2015

Robert “Bob” G. Costello, 92, of Dilworth, MN, died Saturday, August 15, 2015, in Eventide Senior Living, Moorhead, MN, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Robert “Bob” George Costello was born on January 15, 1923, in the Township of Marshall, WI, to John and Jennie Holt Costello. He grew up in Spring Valley, MN, where...

Aug 14, 2015

James “Jim” Bortnem, 73, of Hawley, MN, died Friday, August 14, 2015, at Sanford Health Medical Center in Fargo.

Jim will be remembered for his quiet grace and his immeasurable exuberance for life. He was a father, a husband, a grandfather, a sailor, a pilot, a counselor, a teacher. He never did anything half-measure. He was an entrepreneur in every...

Aug 13, 2015

Claire Edvenson, 93, of Moorhead, died Thursday, August 13, 2015 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Fargo.

No service is planned at this time.

Aug 12, 2015

Michael John Pehler left this world for his last home on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.

Michael John Pehler was born to Eugenia Konkel and Henry Pehler on January 3, 1944 in Winona, MN. He was raised in Rochester, MN and was an avid member of Boy Scouts. Mike graduated from Lourdes High School in Rochester. He then attended Rochester...

Aug 11, 2015

Aug 7, 2015

Aug 5, 2015

It is with heavy hearts that Chelsea Ness and David Swanson announce the passing of their son. Cayden Thomas Swanson was born and placed in God’s hands on August 5, 2015.

A committal service will be held Friday, August 7, at 1:00 p.m., in Riverside Cemetery, Moorhead, MN.

Aug 5, 2015

Aug 4, 2015

Violet M. Mortenson, 92, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, in Eventide Senior Living, Moorhead. Violet was born in Derrick, ND, to Ivar and Mae Ruud. Following her education, she enjoyed her career as an elementary music teacher in Moorhead. She married Wilbur Mortenson in 1954 and together they made their home in Moorhead. Over the years,...

Aug 3, 2015

Adeline Eleanor Dekko Bernhardson was called back into the arms of the Lord on August 3, 2015 at the age of 94. She was born on July 11, 1921 in Crookston, Minnesota to Edward and Clara Aarhus Dekko of Ada, Minnesota. Growing up in Ada as the oldest of seven children, she graduated from Ada High School and Moorhead State...

Aug 2, 2015

Margery Ann Laffen, 79, of Fargo, ND, passed away on August 2, 2015 at her favorite place, the cabin on Lake Melissa.

Visitation will be held at Wright Funeral Home in Moorhead, MN on Wednesday, August 5th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm with prayer service at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday, August 6th at Our...

Aug 1, 2015

Ruth B. Sorknes, 93, of Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Manor Care in Fargo.

Ruth B. Sorknes was born on January 25, 1922 to Halvor L. and Carine Jerde Sorknes in Madison, MN.

Ruth graduated from Madison High School in 1940 and attended the teacher training department for one year to prepare for teaching in rural schools....

Jul 29, 2015

Jul 28, 2015

Marion Frances Gee, 86, Fargo, ND died at her home, Tuesday, July 28th 2015. Marion Taus was born on August 18th, 1928 to Thomas and Emma Helm Taus in Angus, MN. She received her grade school education at Angus and graduated from high school in Warren, MN. She earned her college degree at Moorhead State Teacher’s College. Her teaching career...

Jul 28, 2015

Jul 24, 2015

John A. Feather, 37, Moorhead, MN, died Friday, July 24, 2015 in Moorhead.

John Andrew Feather was born August 20, 1978 in Minneapolis, MN, to John BirdsBill and Bonita Feather. He grew up and attended school in the Minneapolis area. At the age of 11, his first job was babysitting for his special niece, Sheena Feather. Later, he moved to...

Jul 21, 2015

Mary Lou Smith, 72, of Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at home in Fargo. Mary Lou was born November 2, 1942, in Fargo, ND, to Edward and Ione Ronsberg Krueger. She grew up and attended school in West Fargo, and later graduated from Fargo Central High School. She then continued her education at Dakota Business College. On June...

Jul 19, 2015

Luella was born to proud parents Emil and Bertha Wenger on the family farm in Hancock, MN on November 23, 1922. She passed away peacefully at her son’s home on July 19, 2015. She grew up in Moorhead, Minnesota and graduated with honors from Moorhead High School in 1941. She loved attending school. After graduating, she married Kenneth Holmquist on...

Jul 18, 2015

Jul 17, 2015