Obituaries

Nov 6, 2024

Dale Allan Haakenson, 87, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Bethany on 42nd in Fargo, ND.

Dale was born on November 22, 1936, in Mayville, ND, to Clarence and Clara (Brown) Haakenson. He grew up in Galesburg, ND, where he graduated from Galesburg High School. On March 18, 1955, he married his lifelong friend and love,...

Nov 7, 2024

Delano William “Del” Walby, 82, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Bismarck, ND, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Bethany on 42nd, Fargo, ND, after a brave journey with a debilitating muscle disease, inclusion body myositis.

Del was born on March 23, 1942, to William and Rose (Kinsvater) Walby in Hettinger, ND. He grew up in Bismarck, ND, where he...

Nov 14, 2024

Clara E. Kiefert, 93, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Bethany on 42nd, Fargo, ND. Clara was born in Fargo on June 18, 1931. The daughter of John and Winnefred Gallagher, she grew up in Fargo. On September 23, 1955, Clara married Elroy “Bob” Kiefert. Together they made their home in Fargo. She worked at...

Nov 13, 2024

Betty L. Jacobson, 93 of Hitterdal, MN passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, surrounded by family at Viking Manor, Ulen, MN.

A visitation will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 5-7 PM with a prayer service beginning at 7:00. 

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM with a visitation one hour before...

Nov 12, 2024

Glenn Edward Craigmile died Nov. 12, 2024. He was 95. Glenn was born on March 1, 1929, in Hallock, MN, one of five children of Mark and Hilma Craigmile. He attended the county school for grades first through eighth and the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston for grades ninth through twelfth, graduating in 1947. In 1948, Glenn enlisted in...

Nov 11, 2024

Nov 10, 2024

Margaret Ann (Iverson) Anderson, 91, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Eventide on 8th Nursing Home, Moorhead, MN.

Margaret was born on September 29, 1933, to Neil and Mabel (Goodrich) Iverson on the farm West of Mahnomen, MN. She grew up on the family farm near Faith, MN, attending and graduating from Mahnomen High School. Margaret’s...

Nov 7, 2024

Nancy Hagen Ingison, 80, died November 7, 2024, at Arbor Park Living Center, Moorhead, MN.

Nancy was born August 16, 1944, in Fergus Falls, MN, to Mervin and Alice (Swanson) Hagen. She graduated from MSUM in 1966 and taught her entire career, 33 years, in the Fargo Public School System. She taught at Longfellow Elementary School for most of those years....

Nov 6, 2024

Thelma Maxine Frisk, 90, of Hawley, MN, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Sanford Health Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Thelma was born November 20, 1933, in Cumberland, MD, to John and Eva (Sherman) Riggleman. She grew up in Cumberland and graduated from Fort Hill High School in 1952. She had fond memories of growing up in Maryland with her...

Nov 6, 2024

John Robert Mellem, 79, of Georgetowm, MN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 6, 2024.

John was born August 21,1945 to Jean and Robert Mellem of Wyndmere, ND, where he grew up. He graduated from Wyndmere High School. While in high school, John participated and excelled in all forms of sport. After graduating, he entered Ellendale State Teachers College. While in...

Nov 2, 2024

Constance "Connie" Klopka, 69, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 1-2:30 PM followed by a Celebration of Life service at 2:30 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Detroit Lakes, MN.

A full obituary will be placed here soon.

Oct 31, 2024

Norma passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 31, 2024, at River Pointe Assisted Living Center in Moorhead, MN at the age of 85. Norma was born on August 21, 1939, to Amanda and Norman Erickson in Fargo, ND - the youngest of 6 children.

On November 22, 1958, Norma married Joseph C. Bergseid, the love of her life. They...

Oct 31, 2024

Maddox R. Snare, 7 months old, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on October 31, 2024.

Maddox was born on March 11, 2024, in Fargo, ND to Raymond and Jennifer Snare. 

Maddox enjoyed being around his big brother Stryker, making faces with dad, snuggling with mom, watching his aquarium, snuggling with his stuffed dragon, keeping the nurses on their...

Oct 29, 2024

Kery Marie Pederson was born December 27, 1984, in Moorhead, Minnesota, to Barbara and David (Sr.) Pederson. Kery passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Kery grew up in Moorhead and attended public school, then Minnesota School of Business. Kery enjoyed working in the food industry as a cook. There were many battles Kery fought throughout her life but she always did...

Oct 27, 2024

Allen J. Knopf, 88 of Lake Park, MN passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Sunnyside Care Center, Lake Park, MN.

Allen John Knopf was born on May 9, 1936, to Henry and Alice (Dolan) Knopf in Lake Park, MN. He grew up in Lake Park and attended country school through the 8th grade when he began working on his...

Oct 27, 2024

Bradley Steven Bossart, 64, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Brad was born February 21, 1960, in Moorhead, MN, to Ralph and Joice (Fredericks) Bossart. He grew up in Fargo, ND, attended schools in the Fargo Catholic School system and graduated from West Fargo High School in 1978, where he was active in wrestling and baseball.

Brad worked several...

Oct 27, 2024

Synthia Fay “Cindy” (Brinkman) Menholt, 70, of Felton, MN, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND, surrounded by her loving family.

Cindy was born on May 18, 1954, to Leo and Marie (Serr) Brinkman in Eureka, SD. She grew up in Wishek, ND, where she graduated from Wishek High School. She moved to Bath, SD,...

Oct 26, 2024

Jeffrey Edwin “Jeff” Enkers, 65, of Moorhead, MN, passed away in his home on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Jeff was born on March 19, 1959, to Duane and Delores (Wood) Enkers in Breckenridge, MN. He grew up in Breckenridge where he was baptized and confirmed in the 1st United Methodist Church, graduating from Breckenridge High School in 1977. He attended North...

Oct 24, 2024

Norma Elaine Johnson was born on January 24, 1931, to Justin and Beatrice Johnson at the Detroit Lakes Hospital (later renamed St. Mary’s). The weather was unseasonably warm that day and her mother often reminisced about listening to the water running down the gutters and in the streets while in the hospital. Norma grew up on the family farm just...

Oct 24, 2024

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Peggy Anne Doeden (Hoyt) was born September 14, 1942, in Jamestown, ND, to George and Aileen Hoyt (Pederson).

Peggy passed away on October 24, 2024, at age 82.

She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1960.

Peggy was united in marriage to Donald Eugene...