In Our Care

Patricia "Pat" Anderson

Patricia "Pat" Anderson

May 9, 2010

Click here to view the Video Tribute for Pat. Patricia Mae Ferris was born March 16, 1926, to Alfred and Elva (Singer) Ferris, in Fargo, ND. Patricia grew up in Baker, MN, and graduated from Barnesville (MN) High School in 1944. She moved to Sabin, MN, when she married Ralph Anderson, who preceded her in death in May of 1977....

David K. Martinson

David K. Martinson

May 9, 2010

Poet and NDSU English Department scholar David Keith Martinson, of Fargo, ND, passed away Sunday afternoon at his home. Born in San Diego May 13, 1946, David lived and worked on the Minnesota and North Dakota prairie. His colleagues and his students will remember him as an inspiring mentor with a creative mind, a discerning ear, and a vibrant voice....

Ann A. Geiszler

Ann A. Geiszler

May 8, 2010

Ann Adeline (Dravland Kuehn) Geiszler, loving mother, teacher, mentor, karaoke queen, and beautiful lady died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Eventide Lutheran Home in Moorhead, Minnesota. Ann was born January 13, 1927, in Bottineau, ND, to Jonas and Theresa (Utgaard) Dravland. She grew up on the family homestead near Carbury and graduated from Bottineau High...

Jerome "Jerry" Bueide

Jerome "Jerry" Bueide

May 7, 2010

Jerome O. "Jerry" Bueide, age 82, died May 7, 2010, in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN, where he resided since a fall the previous December. Jerry was born March 13, 1928, to Oscar and Marie Bueide. After starting elementary school in Rustad, MN, his family moved to Moorhead, where he graduated from high school in 1946. He attended Concordia College,...

Charles "Chuck" Carlson

Charles "Chuck" Carlson

May 7, 2010

Charles Harold Carlson was born December 1, 1946, in Fargo, ND, to Walter and Emma (Hauge) Carlson. Chuck worked on his uncle's farms as he was growing up. Chuck married Patricia Hovdestad, in Moorhead, MN, in 1967. He worked for Fargo Foundry and later Fairmont Creamery. Chuck drove semi for thirty-six years for O'Day Equipment. He loved driving and having...

Donna J. Dittes

Donna J. Dittes

May 4, 2010

Click here to view the Video Tribute for Donna. Donna Jean Kaiser was born September 6, 1951, in Mahnomen, MN, to Donald and Mary Ann (Stalberger) Kaiser. Donna was raised in Mahnomen where she graduated from high school in 1969. Donna graduated from the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She began working for Garrity, Cahill, Gunhus, Grinnell and Streed, in Moorhead,...

Lisa M. Dohn

Lisa M. Dohn

May 4, 2010

Click here to view the Video Tribute for Lisa. Lisa M. Dohn, 29, Barnesville, MN, died unexpectedly while on vacation with her children in Waupaca, WI, on Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Lisa Marie Dohn was born November 26, 1980, to Mark and Jane (Andersen) Dohn in Glendive, MT. As an infant her family moved to Moorhead, MN, where she was...

Annis D. Skurdahl

Annis D. Skurdahl

May 4, 2010

Annis Dorothea Skurdahl, 95, died May 4, 2010 in Rosewood on Broadway, Fargo, ND. Annis was born to Otto and Helga (Thompson) Skurdahl on a farm near Aneta, ND. She attended grade school in Loretta Country School and high school in Northwood, ND, and Sharon, ND. Annis then attended Lutheran Bible Institute in Golden Valley, MN, and taught at some...

Helen V. Johnson

Helen V. Johnson

May 4, 2010

Helen V. Johnson, age ninety-six, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo, ND. Helen Virginia Robertson was born March 26, 1914, in Glendive, MT, to James and Sarah Ann (Weaver) Robertson. She grew up in Fargo, graduated from Fargo Central High School, and earned her teaching certificate at Valley City (ND) State Teachers College. She started...

Virginia Quanrud Waith

Virginia Quanrud Waith

May 3, 2010

Virginia Almen Quanrud Waith passed away Monday, May 3, 2010, at age ninety-two, at Eventide the Fairmont in Moorhead, MN. Virginia was born in rural Park River, ND, on January 14, 1918, to Lars and Hulda (Anderson) Almen. She attended rural schools and Walsh County Agricultural School in Park River, graduating in 1935. Virginia married Roy Quanrud of Buxton, ND,...

Esther S. Swanson

Esther S. Swanson

May 1, 2010

Esther S. Swanson, 92, Fargo, ND, died Saturday, May 1, 2010, in MeritCare Medical Center, Fargo. Esther Sylvia Larson was born August 13, 1917, to Nels and Lena (Olson) Larson in Moorhead, MN, where she was raised. Esther married Victor C. Swanson on October 6, 1934, and they made their home in Moorhead. In 1945, they moved to Arthur, ND,...

Lorraine M. Engebretson

Lorraine M. Engebretson

Apr 30, 2010

Lorriane M. Engebretson, 87, Fargo, ND, died Friday, April 30, 2010 in the Villa Maria, Fargo. Lorraine Mae Tracy was born December 29, 1922, in Brownton, MN, to Emery and Edna Tracy. She graduated from high school in Hutchinson, MN, and worked at the drugstore in Hutchinson. On September 7, 1943, Lorraine married Lyall Engebretson in Farragut, Idaho. They lived...

Anne Marie Carter Reitmeier

Anne Marie Carter Reitmeier

Apr 21, 2010

Anne Marie Carter Reitmeier was born December 10, 1959, to Edward D. and Mary W. (Mantich) Carter, at St. Alexius Hospital, Bismarck ND, and lived at Mandan, ND. Anne graduated from Mandan High School and attended NDSU, Fargo, ND, and Moorhead (MN) Technical School. At the time of her death she was employed with the VA Hospital in Fargo. She...

Elsie O. Olson

Elsie O. Olson

Apr 20, 2010

Elsie Ostella Olson, 93, Moorhead, MN, died April 20, 2010, under the care of Hospice, Fargo, ND. Elsie was born August 25, 1916, to William Knute and Mella (Hoiland) Olson in Anthony Township near Halstad, Minnesota. Elsie received and AA degree from Moorhead State Teachers College. She taught school in Fertile, Ada, Halstad, LaCrescenta, CA, and Moorhead. She also worked...

Minnie C. Ellenson

Minnie C. Ellenson

Apr 15, 2010

Minnie Christine Fjelstad was born September 1, 1910, in Kindred, ND, to Johan and Aletta (Korslein) Fjelstad. Minnie was raised in the Kindred area, where she received her education. At twenty-one years of age, Minnie moved to Gardner, ND. She was married to Carl Ellenson on June 13, 1942, at Perley, MN, and they lived and farmed in the Gardner...

Iris J. Swenson

Iris J. Swenson

Apr 14, 2010

Iris J. Swenson, 83, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in MeritCare Palliative Care Unit, Fargo, ND. Iris was born May 20, 1926, to Edward and Anne (Boettcher) Wilhelm, in Arthur, ND. She graduated from Arthur High School and Concordia College. Iris married A.J. "Bud" Swenson on August 27, 1950, in Fargo. Iris worked as a social worker for...

Audrey Anderson

Audrey Anderson

Apr 10, 2010

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Donald D. Haggart

Donald D. Haggart

Apr 9, 2010

Donald Daniel Haggart was born April 25, 1923, in Williston, ND, to Stanley and Mary (Hensen) Haggart. The family moved to Minnesota when Donald was young. They lived and farmed in a number of communities. Donald entered the US Navy in July of 1943 and served until June of 1945. Following his discharge, Donald met Lenore Mary Stitz in Wahpeton,...

Vernon "Peanuts" Beving

Vernon "Peanuts" Beving

Apr 7, 2010

Vernon "Peanuts" Beving was born November 9, 1927, in Doran, MN, to Henry and Mildred (Bronson) Beving. He attended Tintah (MN) School, and graduated at the age of 16. As a young boy he delivered milk for the town of Tintah from Beving Dairy. Vernon enlisted at the age of 17, in the US Navy in WWII as a Seaman...

Enga E. Anderson

Enga E. Anderson

Apr 7, 2010

Enga E. Anderson, 89, Felton, MN, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010 in Bridges Care Community, Ada, MN, where she had been a resident since January of 2010. Enga Emilia Bakken, the daughter of Ole and Caroline Bakken, was born in Vining, MN, on February 24, 1921. As a young girl, she grew up in Wyndmere, ND, and in Glyndon, MN,...