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Merrlyn D. Meland

Merrlyn D. Meland

Jun 26, 2026

Merrlyn Ruff Meland, 95, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026.

Merrlyn was born on November 17, 1930, in Fredonia, ND to Pauline and Edward Ruff. She graduated from Lehr High School, Lehr, ND. She then graduated from Ellendale Teachers College. Merrlyn taught school north of Lehr for several years.

Merrlyn moved to Fargo, ND, to work as a secretary and in...

Steven L. Jarvis

Steven L. Jarvis

Jun 18, 2026

Steven L. Jarvis, 65, Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Steven Lynn Jarvis was born March 26, 1961, in Bend, Oregon, to Donald and Joanne (Tefft) Jarvis. During his early years, his family lived in New York and in Davisburg, Michigan, where he attended school.

In 1977, Steven enlisted in the United...

Sheila Kay Carlson

Sheila Kay Carlson

Jun 29, 2026

Sheila Carlson passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the age of 75 years at home in Barnesville, MN.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 pm, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Barnesville with Rev. Alison Haugerud officiating. Visitation will start at noon.

Sheila Kay was born on August 22, 1951, to Willie and Violet...

David A. Anderson

David A. Anderson

Jun 29, 2026

David A. Anderson, 77, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, in his home.

David Alan Anderson was born March 14, 1949, the son of Myrle and Cleora (Frahm) Anderson in Fargo, ND. He was raised in Moorhead where he graduated from Moorhead High School in 1968. Following graduation David began his professional journey working at M & H.

On...

Keeley J. Ness

Keeley J. Ness

May 9, 2026

Keeley Jane Ness, 57, passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2026. Born with a heart for people, Keeley spent her life bringing kindness to those around her and cherished every moment spent in the company of her friends and family.

Born on July 23, 1968, to Kenneth and Paulette (Kuehl) Ness, Keeley’s life was never defined by her limitations, but rather...

Katherine M. Holweger

Katherine M. Holweger

Jan 31, 2026

Katherine Mae Holweger, lovingly known as Kathy, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, just one month shy of her 97th birthday.

Katherine was born on March 1st, 1929, in Pekin, ND, to Mable (Arlien) and Severin Aamodt.

Kathy grew up in McVille, ND where she attended the local high school and played for the girls’ basketball team. After her graduation she...

Lorraine A. Edwards

Lorraine A. Edwards

Jul 1, 2026

Lorraine A. Edwards, 90, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Wolverton, MN, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in HIA Heather’s House, Fargo.

A finalized obituary will be published once it becomes available.

A Visitation for Lorraine will begin at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 10, 2026, followed by her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM in Trinity Lutheran Church, Sabin, MN. She will be...

Thomas C. Todd

Thomas C. Todd

Jul 1, 2026

Thomas C. Todd, 94, of Hendrum, MN, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Bethany on 42nd, Fargo, ND. 

A full obituary will be posted soon.

Service details are pending. 

JoAnn L. Mercil

JoAnn L. Mercil

Jun 30, 2026

JoAnn "Joie" L. Mercil, 91, Dilworth, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Serenity Assisted Living in Dilworth, MN.  

Arrangements for Joie are pending.  

(Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service of Moorhead, MN) 

Kenneth D Hanson

Kenneth D Hanson

Jun 26, 2026

Kenneth Hanson, age 73, of Vergas, MN, died on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Bethany on University, in Fargo, ND.

Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Korsmo Funeral Service in Moorhead, MN with Pastor Taylor Johnson officiating. Military Honors will be rendered for his service in the Marines.

Visitation will start one hour prior to the service.

Kenneth...

Felicien Kasensa Kadiata Lota

Felicien Kasensa Kadiata Lota

Jun 23, 2026

Felicien Lota, age 67, of Moorhead, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Sanford Broadway Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Family and friend prayers will be said at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Korsmo Funeral Service. The graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Riverside Cemetery in Fargo, North Dakota.

He grew up in the Democratic...

Joshua Allen Lovell

Joshua Allen Lovell

Jun 22, 2026

Joshua A. Lovell, 42, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Joshua Allen Lovell was born on July 13, 1983, to Kenneth “Butch” Lovell Jr. and Cynthia (Mullen) Lovell, in Iowa City, IA. Josh grew up in Keokuk, IA and Ceder Rapids, IA. After high school he moved to Minnesota and went...

Wally Nord

Wally Nord

Jun 19, 2026

Wallace Nord, age 95, formerly of Wolverton, MN, died on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Eventide Nursing Home in Moorhead, MN.

Visitation will be from 9-11 AM on Thursday, June 25, 2026, with the Funeral services beginning at 11:00 AM at Faith Lutheran Church, Wolverton, MN with Rev. Devlyn Brooks officiating. Burial will be in Faith Lutheran Cemetery, rural Wolverton, MN.

Wallace...

Bruce L. Burton

Bruce L. Burton

Jun 17, 2026

Bruce L. Burton, 81, Pelican Rapids, MN, died Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Sanford on Broadway, Fargo, ND.  

No services will be held.  

A complete obituary will be posted here soon. 

(Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service of Moorhead, MN) 

Waltraud "Wallie" Simmons

Waltraud "Wallie" Simmons

Jun 17, 2026

Waltraud "Wallie" Simmons, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, at the age of 79. Wallie was born on February 10, 1947, in Wiesbaden, Germany, to Wilhelm Grūger and Else Hammish, who have preceded her in passing.

She survived by her children, Brenda Lee Burfeind (Steve), Andrew Henkel (Lillee), and Roman Henkel; her grandchildren,...

Larry R. Astrup Sr.

Larry R. Astrup Sr.

Jun 13, 2026

Larry Robert Astrup Sr., 76, Fargo, ND, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Sanford West Campus, Fargo, ND, surrounded by his loving family.

Larry Robert Astrup was born July 27, 1949, the son of Harry and Aileen (Kuemper) Astrup in Jamestown, ND. He was raised in Wimbledon, ND, where he graduated as Co-Salutatorian from Wimbledon High School in 1967...

John L. Nierman

John L. Nierman

Jun 9, 2026

John L. Nierman, 78, Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Eventide on 8th, Moorhead, under the care of Ethos Hospice.

Services will be held in Iowa at a later date.

Marjorie J Eia

Marjorie J Eia

Jun 7, 2026

Marjorie J. Eia died June 7, 2026, in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Marjorie was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota on October 1, 1935, to Henry and Ella (Johnson) Johnson. She grew up in Dalton, Minnesota with her brother, Neal, and graduated from Fergus Falls High School. After high school she attended Moorhead State Teachers College, graduating with a degree in Elementary...

DoLores H. Lague

DoLores H. Lague

Jun 7, 2026

DoLores Lague, 93, Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Eventide Fargo, Fargo, ND, surrounded by her loving family.

Dolores was born on November 7, 1932, to Hobert and Hortense (Bower) Richardson. She was united in marriage on December 2, 1950, to Leo Lague. They shared a devoted life together until his death in 2015. Together they made...

Ly Thi Vu

Ly Thi Vu

Jun 5, 2026

Ly Thi Vu, 96, Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2026, surrounded by her family and under care of HIA Hospice. 

Ly will be laid to rest beside her husband in Vietnam.  

An obituary will be posted here when it becomes available. 

(Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service of Moorhead, MN)