Obituaries

Oct 5, 2019

Laura Bitzer, 96, of Moorhead, MN died Saturday, October 5th 2019, in her home under the care of family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Laura was born August 8th, 1923, to Roy Clinton and Laura Ophelia (Heathcoat) Wann, in Booneville AR. She grew up and attended school in Elk City, OK. While in Oklahoma she met Robert Bitzer...

Oct 5, 2019

Helen G. Olson, 90, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019, in Rosewood On Broadway, Fargo, ND.

A private family graveside service will be held.

Oct 5, 2019

Donald Jerome Kaspari Sr., 89, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019, in Villa Maria Nursing Home, Fargo, ND.

Don was born July 8, 1930 to James and Luella Kaspari in Enderlin, ND, and graduated with the class of 1948.  The son of a Soo Line machinist, he started with the...

Oct 3, 2019

Donald O. Johnson, 77, of Moorhead, MN passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, October 3, 2019, after a brief battle with leukemia.

Don (DJ) was born in Barnesville, MN on October 20, 1941. He lived in Downer, MN until the age of 4 and then his family moved to Moorhead. He attended St. Joseph’s and St. Francis Catholic...

Oct 3, 2019

Our hearts are heavy, and it tears me apart as I come to announce that Everly Jade Frausto has gone home to heaven.  Nothing in this world can prepare us for losing a loved one!

On July 24th, 2019 God brought our angel, Everly Jade Frausto, into this world and on October 3rd, 2019 he took her home.

 

Heavenly...

Oct 3, 2019

Sometimes healing does not mean a cure will occur, but rather suffering will come to rest. Peter Alden Holte went home to be with Jesus at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family on October 3, 2019 after battling brain cancer. After a series of seizures, Peter was diagnosed with a high-grade glioblastoma on March 13, 2019 while at his...

Oct 3, 2019

August Hakk (95) of Moorhead, MN died quietly after a struggle with a weak heart and failing kidney on October 3, 2019.  August was born on a farm near Ruusmae, Estonia on August 15, 1924 to Valdimar and Augusta Hakk the oldest of five children.  He completed the 6th grade and began his life of a strong work ethic on...

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...