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Fred O. Stoltz

Fred O. Stoltz

Mar 9, 2005

Fred Oliver Stoltz, 65, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo.Fred was born on June 14, 1939 to George and Nola Cross Stoltz in Austin, KY. His mother passed away when Fred was three years of age. Fred was placed in the care of his maternal aunt and uncle Martha and Theodore Janke who legally adopted Fred...

Irene M. Anderson

Irene M. Anderson

Mar 7, 2005

Irene M. Anderson, 77, of Hawley, Minnesota, died Monday, March 7, 2005, at Innovis Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Irene Ramstad was born February 2, 1928 at Moorhead, Minnesota to Hellick and Anna Akesson Ramstad. She grew up and attended school in Hawley. Irene married H. Clifford Anderson on December 1, 1945. Following their marriage they resided on area farms...

Clarence J. Davis

Clarence J. Davis

Feb 28, 2005

Clarence J. Davis, born to Ole William and Jorgina Davis in rural Lake Park, MN, November 8, 1906, died on February 28, 2005 at Johnson Eldercare, Fargo, ND, at the age of 98. While at home, Clarence helped his parents on their family farm, north of Lake Park, milking cows, caring for animals, and helping with field work. He attended...

Helen I. Bjornson

Helen I. Bjornson

Feb 26, 2005

Helen I. Bjornson, 65, of Hawley, Minnesota, died under Hospice Care, Saturday, February 26, 2005, in Barnesville, Minnesota.Helen Irene Krebs was born December 11, 1939, in Barnesville, Minnesota, to Anton and Elisabeth Stock Krebs. She attended school at District #46, and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1957.On September 14, 1957, she was united in marriage to Kermit Bjornson at...

Earl A. Moran

Earl A. Moran

Feb 25, 2005

Earl Moran, 94, Moorhead, MN, went home to God on Friday, February 25, 2005, at his residence, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.Earl A. Moran was born on February 12, 1911, to Earl and Viola Adkins Moran, in Moorhead, MN. He grew up and attended school in Moorhead, graduating from Moorhead High School in 1930. Earl...

Wally F. Peck

Wally F. Peck

Feb 22, 2005

Wally Peck, 85, of Hawley, Minnesota, died Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Wally Peck was born April 28, 1919 at Keene Township, Clay County, Minnesota to Willie and Emma Weinert Heinichen. She grew up and attended Crocus Hill Country School in Keene Township. Wally married Ira Edward Peck, and following their marriage they lived...

Henry M. ’Hank’ Ford

Henry M. ’Hank’ Ford

Feb 22, 2005

Henry Hank Marvin Ford, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and fishing partner, died peacefully at his home in Hawley, Minnesota surrounded by his family and under the good care of Hospice on Tuesday, February 22, 2005. He will remain in our hearts forever.Hank was born on January 10, 1927, at the John Ford family homestead three miles north of Hawley....

Omar S. Griffin

Omar S. Griffin

Feb 13, 2005

Omar Griffin, 87, of Glyndon, MN, died Sunday, February 13, 2005, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND.Omar was born to Oliver and Martha Hurner Griffin on July 27, 1917 in Moland Township. He grew up and attended school in Averill, MN. He served our country for eight years in the US Navy during World War II. He was stationed at Pearl...

Harlen L. Thompson

Harlen L. Thompson

Feb 12, 2005

Harlen L. Thompson, Jr., 41, of Moorhead, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2005, in his Dilworth home.Harlen was born March 22, 1963 in Moorhead to Alma and Harlen Thompson, Sr. As a child Harlen traveled often and lived many places, and graduated from high school in Sherwood, ND. He later obtained certification as a medical assistant from Interstate Business College...

Fred J. Meyer

Fred J. Meyer

Feb 11, 2005

Fred Meyer, 88, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, formerly of Hawley, died Friday, February 11, 2005, at Emmanuel Nursing Home, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Fred Meyer was born October 9, 1916, in Highland Grove Township, Clay County, Minnesota, to Wilhelm F. and Anna K. Plantenberg Meyer. He grew up and attended school in Hitterdal, graduating from Hitterdal High School. Fred married...

Vernon E. Oberg

Vernon E. Oberg

Feb 10, 2005

Vernon E. Oberg, 78, Moorhead, MN, died on February 10, 2005, in his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, following a long battle with cancer.Vernon was born on October 4, 1926, in Fargo, ND, to Gudmund and Myrtle Grinde Oberg. He was raised near Kragnes and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1945. He served...

Clifford N. Bjorndahl

Clifford N. Bjorndahl

Feb 10, 2005

Clifford N. Bjorndahl, 92, of Hawley, Minnesota, died Thursday, February 10, 2005, at the Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen, Minnesota.Clifford Norman Bjorndahl was born February 3, 1913, at Skree Township, Clay County, Minnesota, to Ole and Julia Hanson Bjorndahl. He attended rural country school at District #37, near Hawley, Minnesota. He farmed south of Hawley until moving into Hawley...

Lyle W. Lord

Lyle W. Lord

Feb 9, 2005

Lyle W. Lord, 88, of Frazee, Minnesota, formerly of Lake Park, Minnesota, died Wednesday, February 9, 2005, at Innovis Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.Lyle William Lord was born in Lake Park, MN to Jay W. and Laura Ryder Lord on February 6, 1917. He was a farmer all his life and lived on the home place near Lake Park. Lyle...

Mary G. Dosland

Mary G. Dosland

Feb 8, 2005

Mary Gertrude Dosland was born November 3, 1909 in Memphis, TN. She died February 8th, 2005 in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo. She was the daughter of Martha Kyle Key and Job Lynn Key. They moved to Port Arthur, TX when she was eight years old.. She married Ralph H. Palmer and they lived in Port Arthur, they had two children. They...

John E. Nansen

John E. Nansen

Feb 8, 2005

John Edgar Nansen was born on December 6, 1939, near Winger, MN, to Edgar and Agnes Lind Nansen. He grew up and attended school there, graduating from Erskine High School in 1957. He entered the U.S. Army and served in Seattle, Washington. He was discharged in 1961, and continued to serve in the Army Reserve. Upon his discharge, he returned...

Martin H. Tonn

Martin H. Tonn

Feb 8, 2005

Martin was born on April 11, 1921 to William and Dora Tonn. He grew up and attended school in Davenport, Iowa. Following high school he obtained his B.A. and Master's degree from the State University of Iowa, Ames, Iowa. He also obtained his PhD from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.Martin served in the US Army and was stationed...

Jean I. Swenson

Jean I. Swenson

Feb 7, 2005

Jean I. Swenson, 63, 3083 22nd Street South, Fargo, ND, died on Monday, February 7, 2005, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND. She passed away surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.Jean Irene Buchholz was born on January 17, 1942, in Moorhead, MN, to Albert and Irene Prieb Buchholz. She grew up and attended school in Christine, ND,...

Joseph Pfau

Joseph Pfau

Feb 3, 2005

Joseph Pfau, 82, of Moorhead, died Thursday, February 3, 2005, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo.Joseph was born on July 20, 1922 to Andrew and Regina Ahmann Pfau in Dilworth, MN. He grew up and attended school in Dilworth. He served in the Army during WWII. He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad, American Crystal Sugar and BF Nelson Roofing until his retirement...

Merriam L. Moen

Merriam L. Moen

Feb 3, 2005

Merriam L. Moen, 84, of Moorhead died on February 3, 2005 at Villa Maria, Fargo, ND under Hospice care. Merriam was born on December 4, 1920 in Dalton, MN. He grew up and attended school in Dalton. He worked for the CCC Civilian Conservation Core and for local farmers in the Dalton area. He was drafted into the army in...

Lois A. Bangsberg

Lois A. Bangsberg

Feb 2, 2005

Lois A. Bangsberg, 80, of Moorhead, died on Wednesday, February 2, 2005, under Hospice Care in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND. Lois was born on August 5, 1924 in LaCrosse, WI to Fred and Martha Kowalke. She grew up and attended school in LaCrosse. She married Paul "Bill" Bangsberg on July 6, 1943 in Aurora, IL. They moved back to LaCrosse...

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