Obituaries

Aug 16, 2019

Jean Elizabeth Roberts, 66, of Moorhead, MN, passed away quietly on Friday, August 16, 2019 in Fargo, ND.

Jean was born to James and Lidia Greig in Niagara Falls, NY, on April 29, 1953.  Growing up on a farm in upstate NY, she cherished her early farmgirl lifestyle and later graduated from Newfane High School in 1971.  Physical activities remained...

Aug 14, 2019

Aug 14, 2019

Timothy “Tim” Vance, age 49, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Essentia Health in Fargo.

 

There will be no services at this time.

Aug 11, 2019

Eleanor M. Anderson, age 91, of West Fargo, ND, died peacefully Sunday, August 11th at Sheyenne Crossing Care Center, West Fargo.

Eleanor was born January 18, 1928, in Thief River Falls, MN, to John and Mary (Jesperson) Larson. She grew up and attended school there until she moved to Fargo in 1946. She worked for Moorhead State College, St. Luke’s...

Aug 11, 2019

Joanne Fay Andring, 84, of Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Eventide on Eighth in Moorhead.

Joanne Fay Belshan was born to Josephine and Howard Belshan in Mahnomen, MN on November 17, 1934, where she was raised and lived on the family farm through high school.  She was the oldest of three daughters and began taking care of...

Aug 11, 2019

 

Valerie Lee Eisenzimmer, 54, of Moorhead, MN, lost her battle with addiction on August 11, 2019, at Moorhead Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Valerie was born October 12, 1964, to Gurnee and Virginia (Dolliver) Bridgman. She grew up and attended high school in Wisconsin.  She later attended Joseph’s School of Hair Design in Fargo and worked as a stylist at...

Aug 11, 2019

Olive M. Anderson, 98, of Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at River Pointe Senior Living, Moorhead, MN, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Olive May Johnson was born on May 2, 1921, to Hildor and Elsie (Dove) Johnson in Little Sauk, MN.  She grew up in Frazee, MN, and graduated from...

Aug 10, 2019

Gerald F. Fischer, 81, passed away while skydiving on Saturday, August 10, 2019 in Marion, Montana.

Gerald “Jerry” Francis Fischer was born on December 25, 1937, to Alex and Ruth (Abbott) Fischer in Moorhead, MN.  He grew up in Moorhead and attended Moorhead High School where he excelled in wrestling.

Following high school, Jerry enlisted in the Army and proudly...

Aug 5, 2019

Lorraine Mae (Krogh) Stumbo, 90, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019, in Bethany on University, Fargo, ND.

Lorraine was born on May 8, 1929, to Henry and Minnie (Berg) Krogh in Hawley, MN. She attended school in Hawley through the 8th grade. After her schooling, Lorraine began her work as a mother’s helper for various farm...

Aug 3, 2019

Aug 3, 2019

Helen Clarice Davidson-Flores, 87, Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, August 3, 2019 in her home at Eventide- Linden Tree Circle, under the care of her husband, Israel Flores, and Hospice of the Red River Valley and Eventide Nursing Home.

Helen was born on April 3, 1932 in Thief River Falls, MN, to Henry and Coral (Muzzy) Sorenson. She grew up on...

Aug 3, 2019

Jerome Gregory Thorsen was born June 29, 1952, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Gordon and Joan (Fevig) Thorsen. He died August 3rd, 2019, in Fargo, ND. He was the oldest of eight children. His parents farmed in Atlanta Township until 1957 when Gordon’s new job at Erie Mining on the Iron Range took the family to Hoyt Lakes. “Hoyt Lakes...

Jul 30, 2019

Jul 27, 2019

Arvin B. Forness, age 98, of Moorhead, MN passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Bethany Retirement Living, Fargo.

Arvin was a good man who lived a good life.  He was born on July 3rd, 1921 in Mayville, ND to Carl and Ida (Moen) Forness.  The youngest of nine brothers and sisters, he grew up on the family farm...

Jul 26, 2019

Donald Eugene Doty, 79, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Hawley, MN, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019, at Bethany Homes, Fargo, ND.

Don was born on July 1, 1940, to Leo and Rachel (Morrison) Doty. He grew up in Ogema, MN, where he attended school and graduated from Waubun High School in 1958. He attended Technical School in Thief...

Jul 23, 2019

Keith Allan Haats, 59, of Hawley, MN, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2019, at Essentia Hospital.  The Celebration of Life will be September 7, 2019 at the Hawley community center from 12:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M. It will be a potluck, please bring any dish of your choosing to share.

Keith is survived by his mother, Esther Gregor (LeRoy),...

Jul 22, 2019

Jack D. Sculthorp, 47, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 due to complications from diabetes.

Scouter Jack was raised in Thief River Falls, MN, by Dick and Sue (Brezney) Sculthorp.  He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church.  As a child, he was involved in many things, including; tennis, cross country, band and what would...

Jul 19, 2019

Walter (Wally) Alois Steinhoff, 83, of Glyndon, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2019. Wally was one of nine children born to Louis and Genevieve (Klehr) Steinhoff. He graduated from Shakopee High School in Shakopee, MN, in 1954 and was coroneted Chief Shakopee. On May 14, 1960, Wally married Mary Ellen Vierling. They have been married for 59...

Jul 17, 2019

Janice Mary Alm, 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 surrounded by family at her home in Moorhead while under Hospice care.

Born Dec. 31, 1937 at St. Ansgar hospital in Moorhead, MN, to Patrick and Eleanor McCurdy, Janice grew up in Fargo.  She attended Shanley High School and later went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Speech...

Jul 10, 2019

Florence “Eileen” Lene, age 84, of Moorhead, MN and formerly of Anoka, MN, passed away on July 10, 2019 at Eventide on Eighth, Moorhead, MN.

Eileen was born July 28, 1934 to Evelyn Johnson in Moorhead and grew up in the area.  She was united in marriage to Leroy Lene in 1952 at St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church, Moorhead.

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