Obituaries

Jun 5, 2014

Jun 2, 2014

Jun 2, 2014

Donna L. Backlund, 87, of Cummings, ND, died Monday, June 2, 2014 in Sanford Health, Fargo, ND.

Donna Lou Gilbertson was born on December 3, 1926 in Roslyn, SD to Oscar and Palma Cornelius Gilbertson. She grew up in Roslyn, where she graduated high school. She briefly moved to Minneapolis to work after graduating. On May 30, 1948, she...

Jun 1, 2014

James “JD” LeQuire, 66, of Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, June 1, 2014, surrounded by his family, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

James Dean LeQuire was born on April 28, 1948 in St. Paul, MN, to John and Natalie Johnston LeQuire. He grew up and graduated high school in Grafton, ND. JD graduated from University of North Dakota with...

Jun 1, 2014

Elvira F. Sanchez, 84, of O’Donnell, TX died Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Elvira Fuerte Sanchez was born December 23, 1929, in Wharton, TX, where she grew up and attended school. On June 29, 1954, she married Lee Sanchez Sr., in Houston, TX. Together they lived in O’Donnell, TX, for several years. Lee passed away...

May 31, 2014

May 29, 2014

Marian Vigen, 98, of Lake Park, MN, died Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Sunnyside Care Center, Lake Park, MN.

No services are planned.

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May 22, 2014

John Ivan Hanson, Jr., 55, of Dilworth, MN, died Thursday, May 22, 2014, in his home. John was born January 20, 1959, in Moorhead, MN. He grew up in Baker, MN, and attended school in Moorhead. John enlisted in the U.S. Army, was stationed in Texas and later served in Germany. Following his service, John returned and continued his education...

May 21, 2014

Joan Ann Roen, 80, of Lake Park, MN passed away Wednesday, May 21st, 2014, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, N.D. Our beloved mother, Joan, has left us and is now present with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We have great sorrow for our family’s loss but great joy in knowing that she is counted among the host of...

May 21, 2014

May 20, 2014

Robert E. Redding, 55, of Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014 in his home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

May 19, 2014

Gregory Floyd Hampton, 54, of Moorhead, MN, died Monday, May 19, 2014, in Eventide Living Community, Moorhead, MN. Greg was born in Lakeport, CA, on April 10, 1960, to Mary L. Eimers. He grew up and attended school in Lakeport and later moved to the Fargo/Moorhead area where he had resided since. Greg was an adventurous person and his passions...

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May 8, 2014

Terry A. Olson, 57, of Audubon, MN died May 8, 2014 in Sanford’s Palliative Care, Fargo, ND. Terry was born December 18, 1956 in Fargo, ND. He graduated from Moorhead High School in 1975 and served in the Army from 1975-1979. Terry was employed as a service manager for Fleet Pride of Fargo for 35 years.

Terry married the...