Obituaries

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,...

Sep 10, 2019

Richy, 77, Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully at Elim Rehab and Care Center, September 10th, 2019 in Fargo, ND. His perseverance and determination to live never diminished throughout his painful and courageous battle with kidney and liver failure.  His love for his family, and his orneriness, gave him the strength to carry on until God called him home.

Richard Arlen...

Sep 10, 2019

Sep 9, 2019

Mavis Corneliussen, age 83 of Hawley, MN, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019, at Viking Manor in Ulen, MN. Mavis Darlene, the daughter of Rudolph and Inga (Hilde) Matson was born March 8, 1936. Mavis was the youngest of the Matson girls and was confirmed in faith at Jevnaker Lutheran Church in rural Borup, MN. She attended school in...

Sep 8, 2019

Lawrence James Henne, previously of Moorhead, Minn., passed away Sept. 8, 2019 in Fargo after an extended illness. Larry was born May 21, 1942 and lived in Minneapolis before moving to Moorhead with his parents in 1960. He graduated from Moorhead High School in 1961 and served in the U.S. Air Force. He then lived in Minneapolis where he worked...

Sep 4, 2019

Sep 4, 2019

Harold Luther Lunde, 97, of Lake Park, MN, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, in Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, MN.

Harold was born on August 26, 1922, to Severt and Carrie (Raun) Lunde of rural Ulen, MN. He grew up on the farm and attended a one room country school until the eighth grade. He continued his education...

Sep 3, 2019

Lyle D. Dahl, Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.

Lyle Dale Dahl was born July 25, 1935, to Thomas and Sophia (Trost) Dahl, at Cooperstown, ND, where he grew up on the family farm.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959, where he was recognized as an expert marksman.  Lyle...

Sep 3, 2019

Sep 2, 2019

Raymond F. Krier, age 96, of Moorhead, MN passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN.

Raymond Floyd Krier was born on April 23, 1923 to George and Gertrude (Falk) Krier in Odessa Township. Raymond grew up in the Ortonville area on the farm before moving to Barnesville when he was 17. He...

Aug 31, 2019

Fred E. Nylander, 92, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Eventide Senior Living, Moorhead, MN.

Fred Eldon Eugene Nylander was born on July 23, 1927 on the family farm in Graceville, MN, to Herman and Esther (Stomberg) Nylander.  He grew up in Graceville and graduated from Graceville High School.  He enlisted in the United States...

Aug 29, 2019

Daniel A. Seifert, 76, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Daniel was born April 2, 1943, to Alex and Louise (Fiedler) Seifert, in Perham, MN, where he grew up and graduated from high school. Following high school, his interest in mechanics drove him to pursue a career in the field....

Aug 28, 2019

Rosemary J. Thometz, age 90, of Moorhead, formerly of St. Cloud, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Villa Maria, Fargo, ND, with her daughter by her side.

Rosemary Joan Sumbs was born on July 7, 1929 in Sauk Rapids, MN, to Fred and Pauline (Pfau) Sumbs. She grew up and attended school in Sauk Rapids before she...

Aug 28, 2019

Carol Lynne (Savela) Severud, 77, of Lake Park, MN, formerly of Hutchinson, MN, and Oakes, ND, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, after her ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

Carol was born on December 25, 1941, to Edward and Alice (Mursu) Savela in Minneapolis, MN. She graduated from West High School, Minneapolis, MN. While attending St. Cloud State, she met...