Obituaries

Jul 24, 2021

Robert John McCloud, 64, Fargo, ND died Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Villa Maria in Fargo.

A private family service will be held.

Jul 20, 2021

At the age of 84, John died at the Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, North Dakota, on July 20, 2021 from complications due to a fall.

John was born in Monroe, WI, to Aileen (Skinner) and John Irving Sarbacker and grew up in nearby New Glarus, a picturesque Swiss community south of Madison. John was a talented athlete and played...

Jul 19, 2021

Bradley David Berg, 39, of Valley City, ND, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

A private service will be held.

Jul 16, 2021

David Gomez, 67, of Bemidji, MN, died on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

 

Jul 14, 2021

Kirstin Meredith Grant, 50, Audubon, MN, slipped peacefully away July 14, 2021, at Bethany on S University Drive, Fargo, ND. Kirstin was born November 4, 1970, at Moorhead, MN to Ordell and Luan (Schuman) Grant, the first born child and first grandchild on both sides.

Precocious from the start she lived large and always in the fast lane!  Walking at...

Jul 14, 2021

Jul 11, 2021

Corey L. Schmidt, 48, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021, in his home.

Corey Lee Schmidt was born to Ed Duklet and Lois (Thorstad) Schmidt on August 24, 1972, in Moorhead, MN. He moved to Evansville, MN, as a young boy and grew up there with his father before making his way back to Moorhead.

Corey...

Jul 10, 2021

Kirsten Anne Montgomery Johnson passed away at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC on July 10, 2021 on her way home from vacation after a four and a half year battle with pancreatic cancer.

An intrepid traveler and marathon runner with huge reserves of inner strength, Kirsten never let her cancer keep her down or define her. Indeed, she continued...

Jul 9, 2021

Lloyd Howard Schulz, Moorhead (formerly Casselton), passed away on July 9, 2021 at the age of 79. He was born July 29, 1941 to Lloyd Ferdinand and Elsie Louise (Zitzow) Schulz at the Perham Hospital. The first years of his life were spent living in the house on the hill above the family brick foundry in Vergas. In his early...

Jul 9, 2021

Diana Price, 75, Moorhead, MN, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Diana Lynn Whitaker was born June 10, 1946, in Presho, SD, to C. Bruce and Dorothy (Benedict) Whitaker.  She graduated from high school in Vivian, SD and went on to attend South Dakota State University in the nursing program for 3 years. Later she...

Jul 9, 2021

Paul G. Eidbo died July 09, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his beloved family. He left to join Jesus and his wife Joyce in the mansion Christ promised them in Heaven.

Paul was born on Sept. 30, 1927, in Bowdon, North Dakota to Rev. Elling and Sigrid (Hansen) Eidbo. He attended school in Bowdon and Woodworth, ND, graduating from...

Jul 9, 2021

Gladys Irene Besrud entered life on November 23, 1929, in Portland, ND. She was the youngest of 9 children born to Anton and Caroline Besrud. Gladys attended school through the 8th grade at Viking No. 10 School near Portland. After her 8th grade graduation, with her family unable to pay for a high school education, she left home and became...

Jul 5, 2021

Harriet Gudrun (Lakeman) Tufton, age 89, of rural Moorhead, MN, died Monday July 5, 2021, in Essentia Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Harriet was born March 12, 1932 at home, rural Borup, Norman County, MN to Dirk and Gudrun (Hovland) Lakeman.  She married Malcolm Tufton on November 8, 1953 at her parent’s home on the farm.  They were married for 55 years...

Jul 5, 2021

Ronald D. Brakke, 80, of Grace City, ND, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 5, 2021, in his home.

Ronald Duane Brakke was born on May 20, 1941, in Fargo, ND, to Chester and Alice (Anderson) Brakke. He grew up on the family farm near Wild Rice, ND, and attended school there through 8th grade. He then attended school in...

Jun 30, 2021

Dallas Wesley Knodel, 83, of Dilworth, MN, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Villa Maria Nursing Home, Fargo, ND.

Dallas was born on August 9, 1937, to Gust and Kathryn (Schatz) Knodel, in Chaseley, ND. He was raised and worked on the family farm in rural Fessenden, ND, until 1965 when he moved to Dilworth, MN. He was...

Jun 28, 2021

Gerald H. Graffis, 56, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Moorhead Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Moorhead, MN.

Gerald Howard Graffis (Walks with the stars) “Wichapi Kichi Mani” “Babe” Born on August 10th, 1964 in Fargo, North Dakota to Howard Elmer Graffis and Maridelia (Longie) Graffis. He attended school in Fargo and through his life he...

Jun 27, 2021

Pauline Mary (Svir) Osgood, 89, of Dilworth, MN, formerly of Sun City, AZ, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, in Serenity Assisted Living, Dilworth, MN.

Pauline was born on October 22, 1931, to Joseph and Anna (Ruschman) Svir in Badger, MN. She grew up in Badger where she attended and graduated from Badger High School. Pauline worked for the...

Jun 27, 2021

Donald “Don” George Luthi, age 86, of Hawley MN, died peacefully on Sunday June 27, 2021 at his home in Chaska.

Don was born June 23, 1935 to George and Harriett Luthi, oldest of three children. He graduated from Hawley High School and served two years in the army as a private during the Korean conflict. He later graduated from...

Jun 25, 2021

Paul Sander died at home in Lake Park, MN on Friday June 25th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born April 13th, 1957 in Breckenridge, MN to Kenneth and Muriel (Snyder) Sander and was baptized and confirmed in Christ at First English Lutheran Church, Fairmount, ND.  He spent his early years in rural Fairmont, ND.  Following his graduation...

Jun 24, 2021

Irene (Worsley) Lundsten, 93, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021, in Viking Manor, Ulen, MN.

Irene was born on December 3,, 1927, to Henry and Ida (Peters) Worsley in Hunter, ND. She attended and graduated from Hunter High School and went on to attend Valley City Trade College. After her schooling, she began teaching country school...