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Robert “Bob” Swanson
Apr 14, 2011
Robert "Papa Bob" Charles Swanson passed away on Thursday, April 14th, surrounded by his family. Robert was 78 years of age. His death was the result of complications associated with a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. Robert was born in Oriska, ND on September 17th 1932 to Carl and Leonora Swanson. Robert's family moved to Richmond, CA during World War...
Earl F. Newgren
Apr 13, 2011
Earl Forence Newgren, 70, of Hawley, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011, in his home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.Earl was born July 10, 1940 in Colfax, North Dakota to Edgar and Esther Newgren. He grew up and attended school in Fargo. Earl married Theresa Fields on July 15, 1957. Following their marriage he...
Louis E. Swetland
Apr 12, 2011
Louis Edward was born on November 3, 1929 in Detroit Lakes, MN to George and Ethel Swetland. He grew up on a farm near Richwood, MN where he attended country school. Louis entered the Army during the Korean War. After the service, he worked as a heavy equipment operator for Midwest Excavating, Moorhead, MN. Louis married Floretta DeGroat and together...
Amelia Marie Pratt
Apr 11, 2011
Amelia Marie Pratt, infant daughter of Jason and Tandy Pratt was born and placed into God's arms on Monday April 11th, 2011. What little time we had with you will be forever held precious in our hearts. Big Brother Benjamin took such great care in naming you. We all will love and miss you until we meet again.As Amelia joins...
John B. ’Jack’ Evenson
Apr 10, 2011
John "Jack" Evenson, 82, died Sunday, April 10, 2011 at The Evergreens in Moorhead, MN, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.John B. Evenson was born on April 21, 1928, in Fargo, ND, to Edwin and Helen Newman Evenson. He grew up and attended school in Fargo, graduating from Central High School. Following High School, he worked...
Harold R. Hoganson
Apr 7, 2011
Harold R. Hoganson of Moorhead, MN died peacefully while surrounded by family on Thursday, April 7, 2011. He was born September 2, 1929 in Downer, MN, to Harry and Malinda Lemke Hoganson. He became a child of God through infant baptism on September 8th, 1929 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Barnesville, MN by Pastor H.R. Romness. His sponsors were...
Quentin L. Goehring
Apr 6, 2011
Quentin L. Goehring, age 73, of Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND.Quentin Lamoure Goehring was born on September 18, 1937 to Reinhold and Helen Johnson Goehring in Underwood, ND. He grew up and attended school in Underwood, graduating from Underwood High School in 1955. On September 15, 1962 Quentin married Caryl Ayers in Washburn,...
Alice C. Folden
Apr 6, 2011
Alice C. Folden, 87, died April 6, 2011, at Golden Living Center, Moorhead, MN.Alice Clary was born February 29, 1924 in Moorhead, MN to Ward and Mary Lorentz Clary where she grew up and attended school.On November 12, 1941 Alice married Haakon Folden. They lived in the FM area then moved their family to Hitterdal, MN where Alice was a...
Larry E. Saarela
Apr 5, 2011
Larry was born January 18, 1954, to Eino and Esther Matta Saarela, in Wadena, MN. He grew up and attended school in Sebeka, MN, graduating in 1972. Larry then served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. On June 25, 1983, Larry married Carol Butzin in Sebeka, and together they settled in Moorhead. He had most recently...
Joanne A. Hokanson
Apr 3, 2011
Joanne A. Hokanson, 47, Moorhead, MN, died on Sunday, April 3, 2011, in the Golden Living Center, Moorhead, MN. Joanne Fiore was born on September 17, 1963, in Bethpage, Long Island, New York, to Joseph and Lou Borgo Fiore. She grew up and attended school in Sherburne, New York, and graduated from Proctor High School, Utica, New York. She moved...
Marian D. Erickson
Apr 2, 2011
Marian Erickson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, age 83, of Moorhead, MN died peacefully Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Palliative Care at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Marian was born on August 14, 1928 in Becker County, MN, the daughter of Stanley and Inga Jellum. Marian always enjoyed children and had a special way with them; she taught Bible school and...
Evelyn Kuehl Bergman
Apr 1, 2011
Evelyn Kuehl Bergman, 88, of Fargo, ND, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Friday, April 1, 2011.Evelyn Kuehl was born on August 22, 1922, in Glyndon, MN, to Ferdinand and Lela Tabatt Kuehl. She grew up in a three bedroom house, the oldest of 12. She attended grade school in Elmwood Township. At the age of 14, she...
Elmer “Al” Kemp
Mar 31, 2011
Elmer "Al" Kemp, 63, Barnesville, MN, died on Thursday, March 31, 2011 in Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Elmer was born on May 1, 1947, in Staples, MN, to Marvin Levi and Esther V. Anderson Kemp. He grew up and attended school in Staples. He lived in Oklahoma for a time, where he was a Chef and also worked for a...
Leroy Knutson
Mar 29, 2011
LeRoy C. Knutson, 71, of Hawley, Minnesota, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, in his home, surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. LeRoy was born May 4, 1939 in Hawley, Minnesota, to Clifford and Ruth Norman Knutson. He grew up and attended rural country school and later attended school in Hawley. At age...
Donald W. ’George’ Bridwell
Mar 27, 2011
Donald Wayne was born on December 30, 1922 in Dilworth, MN to George and Minnie Keuhl Bridwell. He grew up in Dilworth, where he graduated from Dilworth High School. George volunteered to enter the Navy during WWII. Upon returning, he returned to his job with Northern Pacific Railroad Company, where he worked for most of his life. George was also...
Judith Bergh
Mar 24, 2011
Judith Crowley Bergh, 60, of Dilworth, MN, died of cancer on Thursday, March 24, 2011, in Triumph Hospital, Fargo, ND. Judy, daughter of Melvin and Theresa Dovre Bergh, was born in Detroit Lakes, MN on August 18, 1950. Judy graduated college with degrees in English literature, paralegal administration, and Spanish and worked as a paralegal, secondary teacher, and operator for...
Albert L. Martell
Mar 23, 2011
Albert was born September 18, 1952, in Belcourt, North Dakota. He grew up and attended school in Madison, Wisconsin. While attending school he worked as an assistant manager at the Purple Martin Gas Station in Madison. Following his schooling he worked road construction and later worked as a house painter. Albert married Lena Crandall on September 18, 1998 in Sisseton,...
Marlys L. Nelson
Mar 22, 2011
Marlys was born February 10, 1933 on the home farm at Cormorant, MN, to Louie and Ovedia Olson. She attended school at Oak Grove Lutheran School and Lake Park School. She married Arvid Nelson on September 10, 1952, settled down, farmed and started a family. She was employed over the years by Carl's Lefse and Sunnyside Nursing Home. She was...
Jeanine A. Moravec
Mar 22, 2011
Jeanine A. Moravec, age 80, of Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Bethany Homes, Fargo, ND.Jeanine Ann Moravec was born on December 30, 1930 to William and Olga "Evelyn" Tessum Moravec in Aberdeen, SD. She grew up and attended school in Aberdeen, graduating from Aberdeen High School in 1948. She then attended Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen,...
Barbara Roman
Mar 20, 2011
Barbara Roman, 88, Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Barbara was born December 1, 1922, to Steven and Katherine Rotz Barsody, at home near Elk River, MN. Barbara grew up and attended school in Elk River before she started working. In 1938 she met Lawrence Roman and they were married in...
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