Obituaries

Oct 1, 2019

Garth M. Whitmore, 67, of Moorhead, formerly of Jamestown and the Twin Cities, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Garth was born August 1, 1952, in Fort Sill, OK, to Milton and Joanne (Nelson) Whitmore. He grew up in Hope, ND, where he graduated from high school. Following high school, he worked for Hogenson Construction building elevators...

Oct 1, 2019

Sep 28, 2019

JoAnn Audrey Lamb, age 88, of Moorhead, formerly Dilworth, MN, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2019, at Eventide Living Center in Moorhead.  JoAnn was born on March 7, 1931, to Oliver and Mina Griffin in Fargo, ND.  JoAnn grew up in the Averill, MN, area and married Floyd Lamb on December 15, 1947.  They lived in the Moorhead, Downer...

Sep 28, 2019

Sally Anne (Haugen) Horpedahl, 85, of Dilworth, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019, surrounded by her family at Tender Hearts in Dilworth, MN.

Sally was born on January 3, 1934, to Hans and Nettie Haugen in rural LaMoure, ND. She was the next to youngest of seven children. Sally went to school in LaMoure and graduated from there...

Sep 27, 2019

Terry W. Long, 69 of Big Falls, MN, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Sep 26, 2019

Edwin “Ed” Beiswenger, age 68, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.

If you are reading this, you must have known Ed. He knew a lot of people, though he wasn’t particularly social; when you live your life with purpose, you can’t help but leave a legacy.

You may have...

Sep 25, 2019

Linda H. Erickson, age 78, of Lake Park, MN, passed away on September 25, 2019 at her home.

A full obituary will be placed here soon.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Sep 24, 2019

Nancy Lee (Wagner) Daugherty, 84, of Wolverton, MN, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, in Essentia Health Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Sep 23, 2019

Herman Aaron Natwick, 92, passed away at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota on September 23, 2019.

Herman was born at home on September 29, 1926, the third child of James and Julia (Haaland) Natwick of rural Ada, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at the North Wild Rice Church in rural Gary, Minnesota. He was raised on...

Sep 22, 2019

Kurt A Pulicicchio , 64 of Dilworth passed away at home September 22nd.

Kurt was preceded in death by his father Vincent and son Nickolas.  His survived by his mother June, sister DD (Scott), son Neil (Sara), nephews Logan (Betsy), Austen, and grand-daughter Andrea.

Kurt graduated with a degree in electronics and worked 21 years at Phoenix International supporting John...

Sep 21, 2019

Jennifer Whitchurch, 49, of Moorhead, MN, died at home on Saturday, September 21, 2019.

No services will be held.

Sep 18, 2019

Dennis Lynn Torkelson, 84, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, surrounded by family at Sanford Health Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Dennis was born on July 16, 1935, to Helmer and Selma (Helgenset) Torkelson in Grafton, ND.

Dennis served in the U.S. Army. He was a proud 34 year veteran of A.A. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Sep 17, 2019

Russell Stanley Bekkerus, age 88, of Glyndon, MN, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019, surrounded by family and God’s presence and peace.

Russell was born Oct. 16, 1930 to Gilbert and Selina (Helseth) Bekkerus. Russell was the youngest of 7 children. He attended Glyndon HS where he enjoyed playing BB and Football until graduating in 1948. After HS Russell started...

Sep 16, 2019

Albert Edwin Larson, 83, Fargo, ND, died September 16, 2019, at Bethany on University.

Al was born July 5, 1936, in Aberdeen, SD, to Albert and Nellie (Werner) Larson.  He grew up and attended school in Aberdeen.  In 1955 he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served 4 years.  Al had special memories of the time he...

Sep 14, 2019

Darlene F. Gronbeck, 84, passed away on September 14, 2019 at Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN.

Darlene was born on January 9, 1935 to William and Della (Buss) Hoy.  Darlene attended country school near Lisbon, ND.  She was united in marriage to Arnold Gronbeck on March 28, 1954.

Darlene provided daycare out of their home.  She was employed by Kings...

Sep 14, 2019

Brittnee Nicole Russell, 27, of Hawley, MN, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 14, 2019, in her home due to complications from her lifelong battle with Lupus.

Brittnee was born on February 10, 1992, in Fort Riley, KS, to Jeffrey and Billie (Wegner) Russell. Brittnee grew up in Tallahassee, FL, for 5 years, West Fargo, ND, for 3 years, and...

Sep 13, 2019

Florine Marie Smith was born February 19, 1942 in Bagley, Minnesota, to Gilbert “Gib” Smith and Marie Craig Smith. She died peacefully on September 13, 2019, in the presence of her children and grandchildren.

Florine attended Minerva Country School as a young child and graduated from Bagley High School in 1960. She was married to Edwin Knutson in Bagley on...

Sep 13, 2019

Raymond D. Johnson, age 86, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.

Raymond Duane Johnson was born on May 9, 1933 to Ferdinand and Edna (Herman) Johnson at their home in Buxton, ND. Ray attended school until the 8th grade when he started working on the family farm. In 1954,...

Sep 12, 2019

Mark O. Walstrom, 59, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Mark Olaf Walstrom was born to Archie and Venda (Radeck) Walstrom on March 19, 1960 in Detroit Lakes, MN, and grew up in Hitterdal, MN.  On August 11, 1979 he married DeNett Flaten in Ulen, MN.  He spent...

Sep 12, 2019

David Paulson, 62, of Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. David was born October 5, 1956, to Charles and Beverly (Solien) Paulson. He grew up in Moorhead and graduated from Moorhead High School. He owned and operated F-M Masonry with his father. He lived a full life, he was a son, father, brother, grandfather,...