Obituaries

Feb 12, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 11, 2021

Perry L. Ellsworth, 56, of Fargo, ND passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at his home in Fargo. Perry was born on February 21, 1964 to David and Elizabeth “Betty” (Funk) Ellsworth.

Perry grew up in Fargo, ND and worked various construction jobs throughout his life. He lived in Nebraska and Washington for several years before ultimately moving back...

Feb 11, 2021

Marilyn Elaine McClaflin (Nelson), 82, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021, in Sanford Health Hospital, Fargo, ND. Marilyn was born on September 11, 1938, to Edvick and Myrna (Peterson) Nelson.

Marilyn grew up in Valley City, ND, where she attended and graduated from Valley City High School. While in high school, she met Darryl McClaflin and...

Feb 9, 2021

Marilyn Monroe, 45, died February 9, 2021, with her family by her side in Enumclaw, Wash.

A memorial service was Wednesday at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton, Wash.She was born July 10, 1944, in Anchorage to Charles and Phoebe Smith. Her father was a Doctor in the Yukon. Her mother came up from Juneau as a Nurse. They moved to Washington...

Feb 7, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 7, 2021

Leroy D. Eidem, 81, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 in his home.

Leroy Darold “Lee” Eidem was born on April 14, 1939 in Moorhead, MN, to Lloyd and Doris (Borgen) Eidem. He grew up in Felton, MN, and graduated from Crookston Agricultural School.

Following school, Lee joined the Air National Guard. After his service, Lee...

Feb 7, 2021

Feb 6, 2021

Marcia Harriet (Sortland) Strom died on February 6, 2021, surrounded by her four daughters. Marcia was born on August 4, 1926, to Samuel and Gertrude (Kluvers) Sortland in Litchville, North Dakota.

Growing up in North Dakota, Marcia attended Svea Public School and graduated from New Salem High School. In 1946, she earned a degree in Elementary Education from State Teachers...

Feb 4, 2021

Linda K. Hernandez, age 72, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo.

No services are being held at this time.

Feb 4, 2021

Howard Hall, 85Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, TX.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 2, 2021

Raymond “Ray” Vernon Doran, 78, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, in Bethany On University, Fargo, ND. He was born on June 6, 1942, to Vernon and Rhoda (Grani) Doran.

Ray is survived by his sister, Kathy (Richard) Legvold; brother, Rick (Sheryl Melby) Doran; and granddaughter, Allie Doran. He is preceded in death by his wife,...

Feb 2, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

Feb 2, 2021

Rosalie F. Bowman, 72, of Moorhead, MN, passed away at home with family by her side on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

Rosalie Fae “Rosie” Koester was born to Arthur and Grace (Arneson) Koester in Park Rapids, MN, on April 8, 1948. She grew up in Park Rapids and graduated from Park Rapids High School. She went on to attend Bemidji...

Feb 1, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 30, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

Jan 30, 2021

Harlow Eugene Krogen, 84, Lake Park, MN, died January 30, 2021, at his home, under care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Harlow was born on the family farm June 12, 1936 to Einer and Inga (Haugen) Krogen.  He attended country school and finished his education in Lake Park.  From a young age he worked on the family farm...

Jan 29, 2021

Lisa A. Dessellier, 53, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021.

Lisa is survived by her mother, Darlene Dessellier of Coon Rapids, MN; brothers, Dennis (Suzanne) Dessellier of Coon Rapids and Richard (Brenda) Dessellier of Azle, TX; brother-in-law, Ed Jacobson; and many nieces and nephews.

Lisa was preceded in death by her father, Alex Dessellier, and sister,...

Jan 29, 2021

Charles Noben, age 95, died January 29, 2021 at Ecumen Emmanuel Transitional Care Unit in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Charles Arvid Noben was born February 11, 1925, the second of three children, to Henry Noben and Freida (Solseth) Noben at the Noben farmstead located four miles North of Lake Park.  Charles’ grandfather, Christian O. Noben, established this Cuba Township farm in...

Jan 29, 2021

Floyd D. Blilie, 88, Moorhead, MN, died on Friday, January 29, 2021, in Sanford Health, Fargo, ND.

Floyd Dannie Blilie was born May 3, 1932 at home on the family farm, the third of seven children to C. Arthur and Esther (Danielson) Blilie. He grew to manhood on the family farm near Comstock, MN and graduated from Comstock Public Schools...

Jan 28, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...