Obituaries

Apr 16, 2021

Norma Louise (Thoen) Megrund, 85, Moorhead, MN died Friday, April 16, 2021 at Eventide on Eighth in Moorhead.

Norma Louise Thoen was born October 19, 1935 in Fargo.  She grew up and went to school in Galchutt, ND and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1953.  After high school, Norma attended Concordia College and graduated in 1957.

Norma then worked...

Apr 15, 2021

Christopher “Chris” Eldon Gregg, 52, of Hinesville, GA, passed away on April 15, 2021, in Sanford Health Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Chris was born on September 13, 1968, in Colorado Springs, CO, to William and Virginia (Paulson) Gregg. His family moved to Hawley, MN, in 1972, where he was raised and graduated from Hawley High School. He enlisted into the United...

Apr 13, 2021

Dennis “Butch” Carl Carpenter, 75, died peacefully 4/13/2021 at his adult foster care home on Crystal Lake, Pelican Rapids, MN.

Butch was born 1/03/1946 to Gertrude and David Carpenter in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from Gresham Union High School, attended Pacific Lutheran College in Tacoma, Washington, and later a Nursing Home Administrative course.  After 4 years in the National Guard...

Apr 13, 2021

 Marva Odegard, 85, passed away on April 13, 2021 after a short illness. Marva was born to Inez (Blessum) Thorstenson and Marvin Thorstenson on July 26, 1935 in Rugby, N.D. As a child and young adult, she moved to Towner, Bismarck and Beaumont, California before graduating form Rugby High School in 1953. After graduating from St. Luke’s School of Nursing...

Apr 12, 2021

Marcella Jean (Kemmit) Paulus, 69, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021, in her home in Moorhead.

Marcella was born on September 7, 1951, to Albert and Lenora (Adam) Kemmit in Harvey, ND. She was raised in Anamoose, ND, where she graduated from Anamoose High School with honors. After her graduation, she moved to Denver, CO, where...

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

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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...