Obituaries

Feb 12, 2022

Denise Marie (Nelson) Erickson, 88, of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, in Twin Valley Assisted Living, Twin Valley, MN.

Denise was born on May 9, 1933, to Maynard and Tilla (Teigen) Nelson, at home in Cormorant Township, MN. She attended District 10 Cormorant Township Country School until the 8th grade. She...

Feb 11, 2022

Barbara Ellen Holman passed away peacefully on February 11, 2022.  Barbara was born September 22, 1938 in Grand Forks, ND. She lived in Grand Forks with her mother and father until 1941. When the United States entered WW2 her father was drafted into the military, they lived in Garden City, KS, Shreveport, LA, Pampa, TX and Sherman, TX. Her father...

Feb 10, 2022

Daxton Marcus Lenwood Butler, 2 month old son of Salina Artley and Marcus Butler, left this world much too soon on February 10, 2022.  Daxton was born 9 ½ weeks early on December 8, 2021 at 6:14 A.M., at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND. His earliest weeks were spent in the hospital, until his body was strong enough to go...

Feb 10, 2022

Feb 9, 2022

Nordis Austinson Johnson, age 86, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her four children, on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Nordis was born on December 5, 1935, in Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents Frieda Theresa (Siljan) and Myron Conrad Austinson; sister Marget Stiegler (Austinson); and husband, Waldo Stevens Johnson, Jr.

Throughout her life,...

Feb 9, 2022

Robert W. Nelson, 69, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Robert William “Bob” Nelson was born in Hallock, MN, on August 9, 1952, to William and Maxine (Moritz) Nelson. He grew up in the Kennedy and Karlstad, MN, area and graduated from Karlstad High School in 1970.

Bob attended the...

Feb 8, 2022

Marion E. Bond, 85, of Moorhead, MN, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Eventide on 8th, Moorhead, MN. She was born June 22, 1936, to German and Frances (Wolbeck) Lien. Marion grew up on the family farm near Flom, MN, where she grew up and attended school. Following school, she worked at local café’s until...

Feb 8, 2022

Robert D. Messerschmidt, 84, of Glyndon, MN, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, in Bethany on 42nd, Fargo, ND.

Robert D. “Bob” Messerschmidt was born in Moorhead, MN, on February 21, 1937, to Edward and Clara (Brusch) Messerschmidt. He was raised in Glyndon and graduated from Glyndon High School in 1955. He then went to work for Kost Materials...

Feb 7, 2022

Rosa Martinez, 89, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at Ecumen Evergreens of Moorhead. Rosa was born June 8, 1932, to Manuel and Juanita (Mancha) Trevino. She grew up in Texas and on January 8, 1950, Rosa married Tony Martinez. Together they started a family and in 1970, moved to Minnesota. Over the years, Rosa enjoyed...

Feb 6, 2022

Barbara Luann (Eberhardt) Kapaun, 78, of Fargo, ND, passed away in her home on Sunday, February 6, 2022.

A full obituary will be placed here soon.

A graveside service will be held in the spring of 2022.

Feb 4, 2022

Jerome J. Loftis, 69, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Sanford Health on Broadway, Fargo, ND.

Jerome “Jerry” Loftis was born in Grand Forks, ND, on October 7, 1952, to Francis and Doris (Halvorson) Loftis. He grew up and attended school in Fargo/Moorhead.

Jerry married Josephine Goodbird in 1975 and they had three girls, Joy,...

Feb 4, 2022

Larry Stevens, 79, of Boise, Idaho, died February 4, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Private family services will be held.

Feb 1, 2022

Tammy Kay Alfstad, 57, died February 1, 2022 at her home in Sabin, MN.

Tammy Kay Brandt was born February 6, 1964, in Moorhead, MN, to Herbert and Fern (Lammers) Brandt.  She was a longtime resident of Sabin, MN.

Tammy was extremely proud of being one of the first women in the trucking industry and she gained great respect from...

Jan 31, 2022

Carol Ann (Neuman) Pettengill, 73, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Sanford Health Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Carol was born on December 12, 1948, to Walter and Donna (Baych) Neuman. She graduated from High School in La Porte City, IA. After graduation, she met Randall Pettengill and they were united in marriage on July 29, 1967....

Jan 31, 2022

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Jan 31, 2022

Stephanie Waldner, 40, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at home under the care of family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Jan 31, 2022

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Jan 31, 2022

Eleanor Karen Brandt, 85. passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at her home in Moorhead, MN.

Eleanor Karen Brakke was born July 19, 1936, to Oscar and Clara (Brink) Brakke in rural Horace, ND. She was baptized on November 1, 1936 and confirmed on May 21, 1950 by Pastor Ernest Gjelten in Hoff Lutheran Church.  She grew up on the...

Jan 29, 2022

Gerald “Gary” Overby, 75, of Dilworth, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Lilac Homes in Dilworth. Gary was born October 19, 1946, to Herman and Lucille (Brager) Overby. He grew up and attended school in Moorhead. After graduating from high school, Gary served in the U.S. Army. Following his service in Vietnam, he returned home and was...

Jan 28, 2022

Susan Havery, 60, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at the VA Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

No services are scheduled at this time.