Obituaries

Mar 4, 2020

Michele Hannie Gulsvig, age 54, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was born July 31, 1965, in Rhinelander, WI, to Harold and Wilma (Mueller) Hannie.  Michele married Paul Gulsvig in Fargo, ND on December 1, 2018.

Michele is survived by her husband, Paul Gulsvig, and three aunts: Arvella Mueller, Ruth (Brian) McGrettigan, and Linda (Wayne)...

Mar 3, 2020

Richard “Dick” “Cannonball” Nelson, 81, died peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at his home in Dilworth, MN.

He leaves his wife of 48 years, Kathleen (Sweeney) Nelson; his son, Josh and his wife, Tracy (Kochis); his son, Jerrod and his wife, Theresa Mensinger; three grandchildren (Sawyer, Lilian, Danielle); numerous nieces and nephews and many close friends.

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Mar 3, 2020

Jeremy R. Kelly, 50, of Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Jeremy was born in Fargo, ND, on October 19, 1969, to Robert and Marcia (Jones) Kelly, and grew up and attended school in Moorhead.

Growing up, Jeremy loved spending time with his grandparents on their farm in Glyndon.  He had a wonderful...

Mar 2, 2020

Charles Franklin Obituary (9/9/1941 – 3/2/2020)

Charles Edward Franklin was born September 9th, 1941 in Vergas, Minnesota to Evelyn and Edward Franklin, who owned a slat fence manufacturing facility. Charles was baptized and confirmed at St John’s Lutheran Church in Vergas, Minnesota where his grandparents were founding members. Charles was a strong believer in Christ Jesus.

Charles attended grade school...

Mar 2, 2020

Kevin Scott Bjorndahl, 59, Hawley, MN, died March 2, 2020, at his home.

Kevin was born February 27, 1961 in Moorhead, MN to Neil and Elsie (Swenson) Bjorndahl.  He graduated from Dilworth High School in 1979.  After graduation he worked as a mechanic at Kmart in Fargo and then went on to excel in several trades including welding and fabricating,...

Feb 29, 2020

 

Lillian Krogen, 82, Lake Park, MN, died February 29, 2020 under care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Lillian Elizabeth Johnson was born May 18, 1937 in Cormorant Township to Oscar and Anna (Knudtson) Johnson.  She grew up in Lake Park and graduated from high school there in 1955. Lillian...

Feb 22, 2020

William “Bill” Burton Johnson, 73, of Moorhead, MN, ended his journey on earth on Saturday, February 22, 2020, in Sanford on Broadway, Fargo, ND.

Bill was born on November 27, 1946, to Burton and Lois (Clausen) Johnson in Minneapolis, MN. He grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from South West High School, Minneapolis, MN. In high school, he was a...

Feb 20, 2020

Rhoda G. Brakke, 93, of Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Eventide on 8th in Moorhead, MN.  Rhoda Geraldine Rehder was born November 12, 1926, to Edward and Alma (Rosenfeldt) Rehder on the family farm in Holy Cross Township near Comstock, MN.  She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church near Sabin, MN on December 25, 1926.  She graduated...

Feb 19, 2020

Paul Matthew “Buster” Motschenbacher, 79, of Perham, MN, died February 19, 2020, at Serenity Assisted Living in Dilworth, MN.

Paul was born September 17, 1940 in Moorhead, MN to Paul “Butch” Sr. and Florence (Leinum) Motschenbacher. He graduated from high school in Crookston, MN in 1959 and went on to attend Crookston Agricultural School.  Paul joined the Air National Guard...

Feb 18, 2020

One-of-a-kind, with fun-spirited laughter and a tender-hearted soul, Staci Gwen (Edeen) Roehrich went Home to Jesus Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

Born April 13, 1962, Staci was the third child of Bennett and Arlene Edeen.

A Dilworth, MN resident, she devoted herself to being a “caregiver extraordinaire” for over 23 years.  Her selfless compassion and genuine concern for others were her...

Feb 17, 2020

Luella Laske, age 102, left this earthly life at Eventide Fargo on Feb 17, 2020, with her son, David at her side.

Luella was born Sept 27, 1917 to Harry & Amelia (Dobrinz) Jones.  She grew up in the Davenport/Mapleton area.

She married Gerhard (Garry) Laske Dec 26, 1936.  They resided in Addison & had 4 children – Walter, Diane,...

Feb 15, 2020

Stanley James Dewerff, 80, Moorhead, MN, died on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Stan was born on March 4, 1939 in Fargo, ND, to Elmer and Crystal Dewerff.  He was raised and attended school in Chaffee, ND.  He graduated from Chaffee High School in 1957.  Stan joined the North Dakota National Guard and served from...

Feb 15, 2020

Joseph “Joe” John Barta Jr., 78, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020, in V.A. Hospital, Fargo, ND, after a long and courageous battle of MDS that turned to Leukemia in May of 2019.

Joe was born on June 20, 1941, to Joseph Sr. and Hazel (Kronbeck) Barta in Parke Township, rural Hawley, MN. He grew up...

Feb 15, 2020

Clarice E. Schulberg, 89, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020.

Services will be held at a later date.

Feb 15, 2020

Man Bahadur Tamang, 53, of Coon Rapids, MN, died Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN.

Services were held Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Wright Funeral Home in Moorhead.

Feb 13, 2020

George Richard Honek, 92, passed away on February 13, 2020, at River Pointe, Moorhead, MN. Prior to moving to River Pointe in late 2019, he had lived in the family home where he and Ellen raised their children for 61 years.

George was born on February 2, 1928, in Mahnomen to Anton Honek and Thressa Ondrush. His parents farmed outside...

Feb 12, 2020

Helen Jeanette (Seljevold) Seim, 98, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, in Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo, ND.

Helen was born to Lars and Josephine (Hegdahl) Seljevold in Belview, MN, on November 11, 1921.  Helen grew up in Tyler, Florence, and Averill, MN, and graduated from high school in Felton, MN, in 1939.  The family moved to...

Feb 9, 2020

Feb 6, 2020

Marian A. Lunde, 85, of Lake Park, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, MN. Marian was born in Lake Park, MN, on October 13, 1934, to Severt and Teresa (Moran) Roen. She grew up on the family farm, attended country school, and graduated from Lake Park High School. On November 19, 1955,...

Feb 5, 2020

Marlene Lilleby, 72, Moorhead, MN, died February 5, 2020, at River Pointe in Moorhead under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Marlene Carol Lilleby was born on August 24, 1947, in Fargo, ND, to Leo and Lucille (Rabanus) Riegel. She grew up and attended school in West Fargo, graduating from West Fargo High School in 1965. She...