Obituaries

Aug 23, 2015

Aug 23, 2015

Shirley A. Germain, 67, of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, August 23, 2015, in Rosewood on Broadway, Fargo, ND.

Shirley Ann Skrien was born on August 9, 1948, in Hawley, MN, to Oscar and Evelyn Jorgenson Skrien. She grew up in Ulen, MN, where she graduated from Ulen High School in 1966. Shirley then attended Interstate Business College in Fargo,...

Aug 21, 2015

Mrs. Myrtle Olivia Handegaard Bredeson 100, a long-time resident of Hawley, Minnesota, died peacefully on August 21, 2015 at Manor Care in Fargo, North Dakota.

Myrtle was born on January 24, 1915, near Lake Park, Minnesota to the late Martin and Edith Backman Handegaard. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Maurice Bredeson 1995 of Hawley, Minnesota; her...

Aug 19, 2015

Donna Ashbaugh, 79, of Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, August 16, 2015, in Sanford Health’s Palliative Care Unit, Fargo, ND.

Donna Mae Ashbaugh was born October, 17th 1935 to Marion and Paul Jehs in Woverton, MN. The family moved to rural Pelican Rapids, MN when she was 6. She attended Country District 12 School through the 10th grade.

Donna was united...

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...