Obituaries

Jun 3, 2022

Cora H. Stenberg, 90, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Farmstead Care, Moorhead, MN.

Cora Helen Stenberg was born December 30, 1931, in Bismarck, ND, to Aileen (Magee) and Lester White. She grew up in rural Tappen, ND, at the family Homestead. She graduated from Steele, ND, in 1949. On May 7, 1952, she took...

Jun 2, 2022

Carol A. Person, 82, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Lilac Homes Memory Care, Dilworth, MN.

Carol Ann Korsgarden was born September 23, 1939, in Twin Valley, MN, to Charles Korsgarden and Alvina Christiansen. As a child, Carol moved around spending her early years in Twin Valley, but also exploring Detroit, MI, and Detroit Lakes,...

Jun 1, 2022

Kimberly J. Hope, 63, of Ada, MN, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Essentia Health in Fargo. Kimberly Jean Hope was born in Minneapolis, MN, November 8, 1958, to Karen Kuehl. She grew up in Fargo and Moorhead before moving to Hawley, where she graduated from high school. Kimberly married Steve Schenck and they started a family. She...

Jun 1, 2022

Elsie Wipf, 78, of rural Hawley, MN, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at home under the care of family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

May 29, 2022

Curtis R. Johnson, 60, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at home under the care of family and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Curtis was born July 10, 1961, in Fargo, ND, to Conrad and Kathryn (Kost) Johnson. He grew up and attended school in Moorhead before moving to Crookston, MN, where he graduated from...

May 29, 2022

Margene Laverne (Sunderland) Kreps, Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, May 29th at Eventide Sheyenne Crossing.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 5th from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M., at Wright Funeral Home in Moorhead.  Visitation will continue at 9:30 A.M., followed by a Celebration of Life service at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, June 6th at Trinity...

May 27, 2022

Bert Darrell “Butch” Kvamme passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the Eventide’s long-term care unit in Moorhead on May 27, 2022, at the age of 75, surrounded by his loved ones.

The family invites the public to celebrate Bert’s life Friday, June 3rd at Trinity Lutheran Church with a visitation at 9 am and a service following at...

May 26, 2022

Cameron Francis “Mac” McKercher, 77, of Glenwood, MN, formerly of Duluth and Plymouth, MN, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on May 26, 2022. Mac was born on August 28, 1944, in Duluth, MN. He was raised in Gilbert/Duluth and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1962. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in...

May 25, 2022

Christopher John Thom, age 43, beloved son, father and brother, passed away on May 25, 2022 unexpectedly.

Chris was born on June 8, 1978, at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon, North Dakota.  He was raised in Langdon until his family moved to Minot in 1983. He attended school in Minot, North Dakota and graduated from high school in 1996....

May 25, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Betsy left this plane of existence on Wednesday, May 25th after a long and courageous struggle with kidney disease.  She was such a bright light in so many lives—it feels like the world was truly a better place for having her in it.  Please remember her with a smile...

May 24, 2022

Donald L. Volker, 83, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in his home.

Donald Lee ”Don” Volker was born on June 23, 1938, in Wabash, Indiana, to Arthur and Ina (Pruett) Volker. He grew up in Moorhead, MN, and graduated from Moorhead State Teachers College High School. He attended Valley City State for a year then...

May 24, 2022

David Karja, 75, of Moorhead, MN, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

A full obituary will be placed here soon.

May 24, 2022

May 23, 2022

Brian Jon Rafteseth, 55, of Lake Park, MN, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, in Fargo, ND. Brian was born on February 14, 1967, to Duane and Maxine (Yeager) Rafteseth in Litchfield, MN.

Brian attended Hawley High School where he played basketball and as an All-State Football Player, graduating in 1985. He attended Moorhead State University, playing football for...

May 23, 2022

Russell Curtis “Russ” Hedstrom, 74, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, at VA Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Russ was born on November 15, 1947, to Ogden and Edith (Berg) Hedstrom in Detroit Lakes, MN. He attended and graduated from Lake Park High School, Lake Park, MN. He then attended Moorhead State University for two years prior to...

May 22, 2022

Ricky R. Rasmussen, 66, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at home under the care of family and Sanford Hospice. Ricky was born August 12, 1955, in Fort Huachuca, AZ to Donald and Ruby (Mindermann) Rasmussen. He grew up and attended school in Frazee, MN. Ricky met Diana Castle while working at Sher’s Kitchen and on...

May 19, 2022

Douglas Steven Swenson passed away on May 19, 2022, at the age of 62 in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Doug was born November 21, 1959, in Moorhead, MN to Lourene and Helen (Luthi) Swenson as the youngest of five children. Early on Doug discovered a love of blacksmithing and enjoying all things outdoors. Doug graduated...

May 19, 2022

Patrick Jacob “Jake” Hecker, 58, of Felton, MN, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Patrick J. Hecker was born October 6, 1963, in Breckenridge, MN, to Patrick and Marilyn (Hegel) Hecker. He grew up in Moorhead, MN, where he graduated from high school in 1982. Following high school, Jake continued his education at Moorhead Technical College....

May 19, 2022

Linda “LK” Keller, 68 (pronounced forever 29), of West Fargo, ND, formerly Bismarck and Minot, ND, reunited with our heavenly family Thursday, May 19th, 2022. Linda was born in Eastern North Dakota to a compassionate and strong girl who not only brought her into this world but loved her enough to place her in the care of Lutheran Social Services for...

May 18, 2022

Sara D. Schwarz, 39, of rural Underwood, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Sanford West in Fargo, ND of a brain aneurysm. She donated her organs to help save and improve others’ lives.

Sara Dawn was born on January 22, 1983, in Missoula, Montana the daughter of Richard Dean and Susan Marie (Becker) Schwarz. She attended Lowell Elementary in...