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Charles “Charlie” Williams

Charles “Charlie” Williams

Jul 8, 2020

 

Charles “Charlie” Williams, 74, of Augusta, Georgia passed away on July 8, 2020, in Vibra Hospital of Fargo.

Charlie was born in Augusta, Georgia, to Thomas and Nancy Williams on May 7, 1946. He attended Lucy C. Laney High School, were he was a part of the proud class of 1965. After graduating from Laney High School, Charlie Williams...

Erik Anthony Tortorice

Erik Anthony Tortorice

Jul 7, 2020

Erik Anthony Tortorice, 44, was born on Aug 23, 1975 in Fargo, ND and passed away on July 7, 2020. The beloved son of Anthony and Eileen Tortorice was raised in Moorhead, MN. Erik graduated from Moorhead High School in 1994. He often had his beautiful artwork on display throughout high school. Erik loved running with his “Brentwood Crew”.

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Patricia “Patty” Otto

Patricia “Patty” Otto

Jul 5, 2020

Patricia “Patty” Otto (Anderson), 66, of Devils Lake, ND, passed away on July 5, 2020, in Mohave Valley, AZ. Patty was born in Moorhead, MN, on August 8, 1953 to Clayton and Gladys (Chambers) Anderson. She grew up in Hawley, MN, where she attended and graduated from high school. Following high school, Patty continued her education in cosmetology and worked...

Donna M. Olson

Donna M. Olson

Jul 5, 2020

Donna Mae (Bemis) Olson, 78, of Moorhead, Minn., died unexpectedly July 5, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, N.D.

Donna was born to Louis and Verna (Jones) Bemis in New Rockford, N.D., and grew up in Williston, N.D., where the family operated a grocery store. She graduated from Williston High School in 1960 and then headed to Josef’s School...

Francis Roger Perreault

Francis Roger Perreault

Jul 4, 2020

Francis Roger Perreault, 78, of Lake Park, MN, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Detroit Lakes, MN.

Francis was born on August 22, 1941, to George and Nettie (Remick) Perreault near Terrebonne, MN. He grew up in the country playing in the creek, raiding gardens, and hunting rabbits so that he and his best friend,...

Phyllis Anderson

Phyllis Anderson

Jul 4, 2020

Phyllis Anderson, 90, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Farmstead Care in Moorhead. Phyllis was born February 10, 1930, to Bent and Myrtle (Johnson) Sunde. Phyllis grew up on the family farm near Felton, MN. The family later moved in to Moorhead where Phyllis graduated from high school. In 1949, Phyllis married Bud Anderson. Together...

Charles E. “Chuck” Solum

Charles E. “Chuck” Solum

Jul 3, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Solum age 87 of Moorhead, MN, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at Rosewood on Broadway, Fargo, ND.

Chuck was born to Garnet and Grace (Cyr) Solum of Barnesville, MN, on July 15, 1932.  He grew up in Barnesville and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1950. Chuck spent many happy summer days on Pelican Lake. In his youth...

Ronald B. Rohweller

Ronald B. Rohweller

Jul 2, 2020

Ronald B. Rohweller, 77, Hawley, MN, died Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND.

Ron was born September 16, 1942 to Harley and Ethel Rohweller of Foxhome, MN.  The family moved to a farm along the Ottertail River south of Perham.  While living there, Ron found his love of fishing, bringing home supper many times.  He also...

Veran Adrian Kapaun

Veran Adrian Kapaun

Jul 1, 2020

Veran Adrian Kapaun, 77, of Fargo, ND, passed away on July 1, 2020, in his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, surrounded by his family.

Veran was born on December 21, 1942, in Valley City, ND. The son of Veran J. and Audrey E. (Lee) Kapaun. They moved from Nome, ND, to Fargo, where he...

Sylvia Teigen

Sylvia Teigen

Jun 30, 2020

 

Sylvia Adeline (Kragnes) Teigen,70, of Moorhead, MN died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Bethany Nursing Home in the care of Hospice, Fargo, ND.

Sylvia was born September 13, 1949, the daughter of Alvin O. and Adeline (Rosman) Kragnes.  She was baptized and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church.

Sylvia attended school at Clay County Dist. #70, Georgetown, Moorhead High School,...

Nancy S. Lofgren

Nancy S. Lofgren

Jun 30, 2020

Nancy S. Lofgren, 70, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Nancy Sue Offutt was born to Berch and Mae (Hord) Offutt on February 23, 1950 and grew up on the family farm near Glyndon, MN. She was active in 4-H, drama and choir growing up and graduated from Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton in...

James “Jim” Beattie

James “Jim” Beattie

Jun 28, 2020

James Lloyd Beattie was born January 20, 1940, to Peter W. and Eva (Lloyd) Beattie at Erie, Cass County, ND.  He died June 28, 2020 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.  He attended school at Ayr, ND and transferred to Moorhead schools in the fall of 1953 when he moved with his family to Moorhead.  He graduated from Moorhead High...

Larry D. Vondall

Larry D. Vondall

Jun 27, 2020

Larry D. Vondall, age 75, of Fargo, ND passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Aneta Park View Health Center, Aneta, ND.

Larry Dwight Vondall was born on March 27, 1945 to Michael and Florence (Martin) Vondall in Belcourt, ND. Larry attended high school and furthered his education at a technical college. Larry spent majority of his career as...

Allan R. Wyffels

Allan R. Wyffels

Jun 27, 2020

Allan R. Wyffels, 59, of Moorhead, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Allan was born in Marshall, MN, on March 23, 1961, to Lawrence (Bud)  and Maxine (Lozinski) Wyffels. He grew up and attended school in Minneota, MN. Al was an amazing football player and led his team.  He was very active in FFA and 4-H.  Following...

Virgil Ronald Barta

Virgil Ronald Barta

Jun 25, 2020

Cribbage master, pinochle pro, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle – a fighter to age 90.  Virgil Ronald Barta passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of June 25th, 2020.

Virgil was born to Grace and Wesley Barta on June 8, 1930, in Hawley, MN, where he attended school.

Virgil proudly served in the US...

Lavern Duane Nordby

Lavern Duane Nordby

Jun 23, 2020

On June 23, 2020, Lavern Duane Nordby walked into the loving arms of Jesus, after a courageous 20 month battle against cancer.

Lavern Duane Nordby was born on May 2, 1953, in Perham, MN, to Donald and Irene (Hepola) Nordby.  Lavern lived the first 8 years of his life in Menahga, MN, before moving with his family to Dilworth, MN,...

Kyle Lloyd Thompson

Kyle Lloyd Thompson

Jun 22, 2020

Kyle Lloyd Thompson, 20, of Glyndon, MN, died Monday, June 22, 2020, as a result of a car accident near Glyndon.

Kyle was born March 2, 2000 in Fargo, ND, to Scott and Ruth (Reed) Thompson.  He grew up and attended school in Hawley, MN.  From a young age, Kyle was a car enthusiast and he spent countless hours learning...

Lois Quenette

Lois Quenette

Jun 21, 2020

Lois Quenette, 87, of Fargo, ND, died June 21, 2020, at Bethany on 42nd, under care of Ethos Hospice.

No services will be held at this time.

Solveig A. Bartz

Solveig A. Bartz

Jun 17, 2020

Solveig (Moe) Bartz, Fargo, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

Solveig Amanda Moe was born on June 24, 1932 in Grand Forks, ND, to Martin and Selma (Lillehaugen) Moe. She grew up on the Moe farm near Dahlen, ND, with older brothers, Martin and Art. After high school graduation from Dahlen, she attended Concordia College, Moorhead, receiving her B.A....

Dorothy Ruth Anderson

Dorothy Ruth Anderson

Jun 14, 2020

Dorothy Ruth (Swan) Anderson, 102, of Fargo, ND, passed away early on Sunday, June 14, 2020.

Dorothy was born on May 29, 1918, in Sioux City, IA. She was adopted by Orville and Florence (Peterson) Swan from Huron, SD. She grew up and graduated from Huron High School in 1936. Dorothy then attended Huron Business College graduating with honors...