Obituaries

Apr 12, 2021

Winnefred Joyce Haug, 92, formerly of Hawley, Minnesota, passed away April 12, 2021, at Eventide on Eighth in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Joyce was born Jan. 20, 1929, in Kittson County, Minnesota, the youngest of five children born to William and Judith Williamson.

Joyce was active in 4-H during her youth and developed a fondness for sewing that would continue throughout her...

Apr 10, 2021

William Edward Fick, 77, of Hawley, MN, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Essentia Health Hospital, Fargo, North Dakota.

“Bill” was born October 15, 1943 in Minneapolis to Arthur and Madeline Fick. When he was 3 years old the family moved to Brookston, MN. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Air Force. On December 26th, 1975...

Apr 8, 2021

Apr 7, 2021

Fern Roseline Anderson Softing passed away on April 7, 2021, at Villa Maria Nursing Home. We thank Villa Maria for their excellent and compassionate care.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Elim Lutheran Church, 321 9th Street North, Fargo, ND. Pastor Strand will be officiating. All Covid 19 mask wearing and social distancing will...

Apr 6, 2021

Jean M. Johnson, 81, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Jean was born in Minot, ND, on March 27, 1940, to Robert “Harry” and Eunice (Kringle) Ahlgren. At an early age, the family lived in Parshall, ND, for a short time before moving to Fosston, MN. Jean graduated from Fosston High...

Apr 5, 2021

Ruth E. Marsh, 89, of West Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Eventide – Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo, ND.

Ruth Elsabeth Eliason was born in Moorhead, MN, on February 4, 1932 to Franklin and Lillian (Jepson) Eliason. She grew up and attended school in Moorhead.

On December 4, 1948 Ruth married Roy Marsh and they made...

Apr 5, 2021

Darlene “Dar” Solie, age 77, of Moorhead, MN died on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND.

Darlene Pearl Ulland was born February 12, 1944 to Doryce and Palmer Ulland in Fertile, Minnesota. She lived with her older sister, Patricia and her parents in rural Rindal, MN. She attended rural country grade school and graduated from Fertile High...

Apr 5, 2021

John “David” Viker, 85, Moorhead, MN, died Monday April 5, 2021, at Riverpointe Assisted Living in Moorhead, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

David was born November 12, 1935 in Halstad Township, MN to Russel and Hazel (Carlson) Viker.  He began high school in Ada and transferred to University of Minnesota Northwest School of Agriculture where...

Apr 4, 2021

                                         Aagot G. Hansen

Aagot Geneva (Graff) Hansen, age 99 of Hawley, left the world on Easter Sunday April 4, 2021.

Aagot Graff was born May 18, 1921 to Albert and Gertrude (Bjorgan) Graff at Kindred, ND.

She moved to Fargo after completing the 10th grade and worked for Herbst Department Store and for Van-Roe Manufacturing Co.

She met Charley...

Apr 2, 2021

Vicki Lynn Vail passed away suddenly from colon cancer, on Friday, April 2, 2021, while living at the Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND.

Vicki Lynn Bartram was born on May 11, 1957, in Minot, North Dakota, to Barbara J. (Salveson) and Clarence V. Bartram. She was the oldest of 3 children, followed by brother Kevin, and youngest brother Joey.

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Apr 1, 2021

William Gregg, 77, of Hawley, MN, died on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at home under the care of family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

William was born January 1, 1944, in Winnipeg, MB. At an early age, the family moved to North Dakota, where he grew up and attended school. In 1966, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Army....

Mar 31, 2021

Marcia Grosz, age 85, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Bethany on 42nd in Fargo, ND.

Marcia Lou Grosz was born September 1, 1935 in Willmar, MN to J. Arnold and Allene C. (Frederickson) Miller.  She spent her childhood years living in Kerkoven, MN, and Webster, SD, later moving to Moorhead, MN, where she graduated...

Mar 29, 2021

Verna Mae (Kessler) Olson of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, at age 77 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  Verna was born in Harvey, ND on April 14, 1943, to Samuel and Clara (Engel) Kessler.

 

She is survived by her:

 

Children – Susannah Olson of Dilworth, MN; Patty (Olson) Cheney of Phoenix, AZ; and...

Mar 27, 2021

Mia Amara Mata Cratty joined her Mama, Alicia, and her Papa, Aarin, at just one minute after midnight on March 18, 2021.   She was so anticipated and loved.  But her journey to get here was rough, and she came into the world facing difficult odds.  Her heart and spirit were so strong and she fought so hard to stay here...

Mar 27, 2021

Robert Manuel Gomez Riley, 41, of Dilworth, MN, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at home following long battle with renal disease. Robert was born January 11, 1980, in Kansas City, MO.  At a young age he moved to California where he spent the majority of his life. He later moved to the Dilworth, MN, community where he had...

Mar 26, 2021

Franklin Dale Conrad, 88, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 under the care of Sanford Hospice and Bethany Living Center after being diagnosed with inoperable colon cancer.

Frank was born on October 22, 1932, in St. Cloud, MN, to George and Clara (Katzner) Conrad. He graduated from Tech High School, St. Cloud, MN, in 1951. On April 18, 1970, he...

Mar 25, 2021

JoAnne M. Carlson (née Nemzek), the matriarch of Big Cormorant Lake, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 25, 2021, surrounded by her six children and their spouses.  She survived a heroic battle with stage 4 lymphoma over 7 years ago – but its raging return in February proved too difficult to overcome.

One of 12 children born to...

Mar 24, 2021

Ralph Johnson, 93, died peacefully on March 24, 2021 at Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, North Dakota.

Ralph was born April 24, 1927 to Walter and Clara (Wellenstein) Johnson in Grafton, ND. He graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1945. Ralph enlisted in the Navy and served as Seaman First Class in the Pacific. He was proud to have witnessed the...

Mar 23, 2021

Bryan James Sheldon, 50, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in VA Hospital, Fargo, ND, after a hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer.

Bryan was born on October 18, 1970, in Adrian, MI, to James “Mike” and Deb (Hatt) Sheldon. They moved from Michigan to Sabin, MN, where Bryan attended and graduated from Moorhead High School. He...

Mar 22, 2021

Arden K. Lange (82) passed peacefully in Fargo, North Dakota on March 22, 2021, surrounded by those who love her.  Arden was born on November 1, 1938 in Flushing New York, to Robert Emil Lange and Love Elizabeth Simmons Lange. She grew up in both Bayside and Port Jefferson, New York, and graduated from Endicott College in 1958 with a...