In Our Care
Tammi Kay Gassman Nelson
Oct 25, 2015
Tammi Kay Gassman Nelson, 44, Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, October 25, 2015, in Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo, ND. A loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend, lost her battle with cancer and was welcomed with open arms by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born to Tim and Kay (Nylen) Gassman on April 23, 1971, in Sioux...
Lloyd Ellenson
Oct 21, 2015
Helmer Lloyd Ellenson, son of Carl and Ida (Vinje) Ellenson, was born August 27, 1923, near Gardner, ND. He graduated from Argusville (ND) High School in 1940, where he met classmate Claire Anne Lindstrom. They were married on June 24, 1951, in Rothsay, MN. They lived in Perley, MN, until they built their home on the family farm near Gardner,...
Evelyn Kunz
Oct 20, 2015
Evelyn Joyce Kunz, 83, passed away peacefully with family at her side, Tuesday, October 20, 2015, in Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, MN, after a long battle with dementia. She was born July 9, 1932, in Crary, ND, daughter of Leland and Eva (Parker) Johnson. She was the second of four children, along with two brothers and one sister. Her...
Gloria Salazar Rodriguez
Oct 19, 2015
Gloria Salazar Rodriguez, 82, of Moorhead, MN, died Monday, October 19, 2015, in Rosewood on Broadway, Fargo, ND. Gloria Salazar, the daughter of Andreas and Manuela (Alonzo) Salazar was born October 17, 1933, in Sonora, TX. She was raised and educated in Carrizo Springs, TX. On August 30, 1953, she was united in marriage to Johnnie Rodriguez in Moorhead. They...
Donald Kostka
Oct 17, 2015
Donald E. Kostka died on October 17, 2015, at his home in Fargo, ND, surrounded by family. He was born on August 11, 1921, in Blomkest, MN, to Mathilda and Charles Kostka. Donald married Dagney Larsen on October 9, 1945. They enjoyed 70 wonderful years together and raised five children, Donna, Gail, Greg, Byron, and Del. Donald served his country...
Betty Kelner
Oct 17, 2015
Betty R. Kelner, 78, Fargo, ND, formerly of the Velva, ND, area, died Saturday, October 17, 2015, at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley. All services will be held in Velva, under the care of Thompson-Larson Funeral Home. For service information, please visit www.thompsonlarson.com
Kathlynn Anderson
Oct 13, 2015
Kathlynn Yvonne Ystebo was born February 14, 1929, to Sigve and Josephine (Stole) Ystebo, in Crookston, MN, and spent her childhood on the family farm near Shelly, MN. She graduated from high school in Climax, MN. Kathlynn married Edgar P. Anderson on December 28, 1946, in Shelly. They lived in various communities in South and North Dakota where Edgar coached...
Vernon D. Johnson
Oct 11, 2015
Vernon D. Johnson, 84, of Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, October 11, 2015, in Elim Rehab and Care Center, Fargo, ND. Vernon Delmar Johnson was born October 12, 1930, the son of John O. and Olga (Reierson) Johnson, in Holt, MN. He was raised there on the family farm and attended school. Upon finishing his education, he worked on the family...
Fred M. Valder
Oct 6, 2015
Fred Martin Valder was born in Ferndale, WA, on December 28, 1928, to Peter and Olga (Tungseth) Valder. He was the youngest of eight children. Fred graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in Fergus Falls, MN. He served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953, at Fort Worden, WA, and Frankfurt, Germany. Following his military service, Fred began a life-long...
Evelyn J. Marquardsen
Oct 1, 2015
Evelyn J. Marquardsen, 78, of Moorhead, MN, died in her home on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Evelyn Jeanette Marquardsen was born in Moorhead, on February 17, 1937, to Emil and Myrtle (Eckheart) Marquardsen. She grew up on the family farm near Glyndon, MN, attended rural School District 115 for eight...
Lyle Ingvalson
Sep 30, 2015
Lyle W. Ingvalson, 79, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Crookston, MN, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015, in Elim Rehab and Care Center, Fargo. Lyle Wayne Ingvalson was born October 3, 1935, the son of Joseph and Ella (Bloom) Ingvalson, in Crookston. In 1958, he was drafted into the U.S Army, serving in the 1st Battalion 26th Infantry "The Big Red...
Pearl Cowie
Sep 28, 2015
Pearl S. Cowie, 84, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015, in Essentia Health, Fargo, ND, following a courageously fought battle with an aggressive cancer for the last nine months. Pearl was born October 10, 1930, to Petra and Samuel Samuelson in Hamar, ND, where she grew up. She attended and graduated from Oak Grove in Fargo. Pearl...
Evangeline Nelson Heng
Sep 27, 2015
Evangeline Maedean Fureby was born February 10, 1943, in Hawley, MN, to Andrew and Evelyn (Estrin) Fureby. Evangeline was raised in the Hawley and Rollag area, and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1961. She married Noel Nelson on June 22, 1963, in Rollag, where they made their home. Evangeline owned and operated The Blue Willow, a home décor boutique,...
Mary Ann Osowski
Sep 27, 2015
Mary Ann Osowski, 81, of Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, September 27, 2015, in Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Mary Ann Rynerson was born February 26, 1934, to Floyd and Rose (Bulduc) Rynerson in Stephen, MN. She lived in Stephen, Drayton, ND, and Audubon, MN, before moving to Moorhead with her family in 1952. Mary Ann graduated from Audubon High School in...
Geraldine "Jerry" P. Ishaug
Sep 25, 2015
Geraldine 'Jerry' Ishaug, age 76, of rural Moorhead, MN, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Jerry was born March 22, 1939, to Daniel and Hazel (Giddings) Lawler, of Breckenridge, MN. She worked at St. Joseph Catholic School in Moorhead. Jerry is survived by her husband of fifty years, Doug, rural Moorhead; her daughter, Julie (Scott)...
Jean Rhodes
Sep 23, 2015
Jean M. Arechigo Rhodes, 36, of Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015, in Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo, ND. Jean Marie Arechigo was born October 6, 1978, the daughter of Arband Arechigo and Marlyce Bellanger in St. Paul, MN. She lived in St. Paul with her family until moving to Moorhead at a young age. She was raised in Moorhead...
Jane L. Hendricks
Sep 15, 2015
Jane Leslie Nelson, daughter of Leslie and Florence (Warner) Nelson was born in 1934 in Graceville, MN. She grew up and received her education in Graceville. In 1952, Jane attended college at Moorhead State University and acquired a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. In 1974, Jane received her Master's degree in Liberal Arts at Moorhead State University. Jane was...
F. Donald Schmidt
Sep 14, 2015
F. Donald "Cold Shot" Schmidt, 78, of Moorhead, MN, died Monday, September 14, 2015, in his home surrounded by his family, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Don Schmidt was born June 21, 1937, the son of Floribert and Irene (Stoffel) in Paynesville, MN. He was raised there and graduated from Paynesville High School in 1956....
Dennis D. Porter
Sep 14, 2015
Dennis Duaine Porter was born August 26, 1938, to Clifford and Antoinette 'Annette' (Lehman) Porter, in Traverse County, MN. Dennis married Joan Schauff October 2, 1959, in Moorhead, MN, and they made their home in Fargo, ND, and Moorhead. Dennis worked for the City of Moorhead sanitation department for over forty years, retiring in April 2012. He also worked as...
Edison V. Jerdee
Sep 11, 2015
Edison Van Delano Jerdee was born September 22, 1933, in Hawley, MN, to Emil and Flossie (Baker) Jerdee. He was raised on the family farm in Lake Park, MN, and graduated from Lake Park High School in 1953. Edison served in the US Marine Corp during the Korean War and returned to Lake Park following his discharge. He married Marianne...