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Clara B. Zurn

Clara B. Zurn

Jun 14, 2020

Clara (Clare) B. Oldenburg-Zurn, age 97, of Moorhead, MN passed away peacefully on June 14, 2020 after a lengthy illness.  She was born on October 25, 1922 to the late Anna (Wachlin) and Fred Oldenburg of Deer Creek, MN.

Clara is survived by her children; Barbara (James) Vargo, Louis, Patricia (Michael) Roehrick, Michael (LouAnn), Gail (Donald) Whitman, Paul (Marcy), John...

Larry Lovold

Larry Lovold

Jun 11, 2020

Larry Lovold of The Villages, Florida passed away at the age of 76 peacefully in North Branch, Minnesota the morning of June 11, 2020.

Larry Harlan Lovold was born on March 19, 1944 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Leslie and Hazel (Anderson) Lovold of Lake Park, Minnesota.  Larry was raised on the family farm south of Lake Park and later...

Gregory Francis Kooren

Gregory Francis Kooren

Jun 11, 2020

Gregory Francis Kooren, 58, passed away peacefully on June 11th, 2020.  Growing up in Fargo and by Rollag, his easy-going demeanor garnered him many friends during his lifetime. Extremely intelligent, he was able to carry on relevant conversation with anyone no matter their background. He prided himself on his money management, and did quite well throughout his life, often with...

James Allen Mahlke

James Allen Mahlke

Jun 10, 2020

James (Jim) Allen Mahlke, 57, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in his home. Jim was born in Jamestown, ND, on May 30, 1963, to Emil Mahlke Jr. and Marilyn (Martin) Mahlke. He was raised in Westport, SD, for most of his childhood.

Jim served for the North Dakota National Guard before settling in Fargo, ND,...

Milton A. Arneson

Milton A. Arneson

Jun 8, 2020

Milton A. Arneson Colonel USAF (Retired)

4542 4th St. So., Moorhead, MN 56560

Milt passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.  Milt was born April 30, 1928 in Ross, MN to Olaf and Jennie (Byfuglien) Arneson. After only one year at Concordia College, Moorhead MN, Milt was inducted into the Army Air Corps. In...

Beatrice Ellingson

Beatrice Ellingson

Jun 6, 2020

Beatrice Ellingson, 93, of Hawley, MN, went to be with her Lord Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Eventide in Moorhead.

Beatrice Harrietta Ellingson was born March 24, 1927 in Fargo, ND, to Robert and Edith (Flohrs) Peters.  She grew up and attended school in Hawley, MN.  Beatrice was united in marriage to Julian Ellingson on October 31, 1942 in Audubon,...

Robert Earl Garza

Robert Earl Garza

Jun 6, 2020

Two Roads (Canku Nunpa), 60, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Essentia Health Hospital, Fargo, ND. Robert Earl Garza was born on April 1, 1960, to Frank A. and Irma G. Garza in Brownsville, TX.

Robert grew up in Brownsville where he attended Homer Hanna High School. After receiving his G.E.D., he joined the United...

Francis “Frank” Theis

Francis “Frank” Theis

Jun 5, 2020

Francis “Frank” T. Theis, 81, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.

Frank was born October 10, 1938, to Andrew and Agnes (Killian) Theis in Fosston, MN. He went to school in Fosston, MN.  Frank grew up and worked on the farm until he enlisted in the National Guard, where he served...

Earl A. Stein Jr.

Earl A. Stein Jr.

Jun 3, 2020

Earl A. Stein, Jr., 87, Moorhead, MN, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in his home in Moorhead.

Earl Arnold Stein, Jr., was born on September 1, 1932, in Fargo, ND, to Earl and Leone (Henschke) Stein. He grew up in Fargo, graduating from Fargo Central High School in 1950 before attending and graduating from Concordia College, Moorhead in 1954.

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Ronald “Ronn” Overland

Ronald “Ronn” Overland

Jun 3, 2020

Ronald Edwin Overland, 81, of Moorhead, MN, died peacefully on June 3, 2020, at Sanford Health Medical Center in Fargo, surrounded by his loving family.

Ronn was born June 24, 1938 in Crookston, MN, to Edwin and Helen (Moen) Overland. His family and close friends always called him Ronny. He graduated from Fertile High School in 1956.  After high school...

Timothy D. Monson

Timothy D. Monson

Jun 2, 2020

Timothy “Tim” Monson, age 67, of Apache Junction, AZ, formerly of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully at his residence.

Timothy Dean Monson was born on June 2, 1953 in Cooperstown, ND to Roger and Laurette (Benoit) Monson. Tim graduated from Red River High School in 1971, went into the Navy in 1973 and served in Vietnam. Following his honorable discharge...

Gabriel James Peters

Gabriel James Peters

Jun 1, 2020

Gabriel James Peters, precious baby boy of Anthony Peters and Ann Hendrickx, was born sleeping on June 1, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center. Although Gabriel never spent any time with us on Earth, he was so loved and will be greatly missed.

Gabriel is survived by his parents, Anthony and Ann, his maternal grandparents, Tom and Nancy Hendrickx, and many...

Donald E. “Don” Hedlund

Donald E. “Don” Hedlund

Jun 1, 2020

Donald E. “Don” Hedlund, 77, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Bethany on 42nd Senior Living, Fargo, ND.

Don was born in Fargo, ND, on February 23, 1943 to Albert and Olga (Cleveland) Hedlund. He grew up in Fargo and graduated from Fargo Central High School. He went to work for Scheels Sporting Goods as...

Jeffrey Duane “Jeff” Raby

Jeffrey Duane “Jeff” Raby

May 31, 2020

Jeff Raby, 64, passed away on May 31, 2020, in Fargo, North Dakota.

Jeff was born on January 1, 1956, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Dawayne and Gayle (Slocum) Raby. He graduated from Sioux City East High School in 1974. He attended Iowa State University and Morningside College.

Jeff enjoyed music, playing guitar, playing card games, hunting, fishing,...

Ardean O. Krogen

Ardean O. Krogen

May 27, 2020

Ardean Krogen, 76, passed away on the evening of May 27th, 2020 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, he was comforted during his passing by hearing his children’s voices talking to him through the phone and with a special song from his grandchildren.

Ardean Odin Krogen was born October 21, 1943, to Arne and Lena (Haugen)...

Elsie Mae Olson

Elsie Mae Olson

May 27, 2020

Elsie Mae (Reitan) Olson, 83, of Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in McIntosh Senior Living, McIntosh, MN. Elsie was born on July 29, 1936, in rural Claire City, SD, to John and Helena Reitan. She grew up in Claire City where she attended Claire City Country school until the 8th grade.

On December 1st, 1956,...

Dorothy Ellen Pender

Dorothy Ellen Pender

May 26, 2020

Dorothy Ellen Pender (Ross) passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in Eventide on 8th, Moorhead, MN. Dorothy was born on July 12, 1932, in Fisher, MN, to Albert and Ida (Radi) Ross. She graduated from Fisher High School in 1950. She then attended Dakota Business College. After graduation, she worked in the Accounting department at Smith, Inc. She later...

Arthur “Art” Henry Wilson Jr.

Arthur “Art” Henry Wilson Jr.

May 25, 2020

Arthur (Art) Henry Wilson Jr. (82), Big Cormorant Lake, entered his heavenly home on May 25th, 2020 after a battle with stomach cancer.

Art was born on August 21st, 1937 in Fargo, ND to Arthur Sr. and Bergliot. He grew up in the Fargo Moorhead area and developed his work ethic early by delivering papers for the Star Journal Tribune...

Edwin J. Oberlander

Edwin J. Oberlander

May 23, 2020

Edwin “Ed” Oberlander, age 85, of Moorhead, MN, passed away May 23, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Ed was born on June 26, 1934 in Cokato Township, Logan County, North Dakota, the son of Adam and Christina (Wanner) Oberlander. He was raised in the rural Logan County area, northeast of Napoleon, ND. He moved to Lenton Township, southwest...

Sandra G. Kjelland

Sandra G. Kjelland

May 23, 2020

Sandra Kjelland, 74, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Chicago, IL, died on Saturday, May 23, 2020, under the care of family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Interment will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Moorhead.