In Our Care
Viola M. Swanson
Feb 26, 2010
Viola Mabel Swanson, age 92, Moorhead, MN, died Friday, February 26, 2010, in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead. Viola M. Martell, the daughter of Arthur T. and Clara (Hanson) Martell, was born in Moorhead on February 6, 1918. She grew up and received her education in Moorhead. On August 31, 1940, she was married to Eddie Swanson. They lived in Moorhead,...
DuWayne H. Muth
Feb 23, 2010
Click here to view the Video Tribute for DuWayne DuWayne H. Muth, much loved husband, dad and grandpa, went to be with Jesus on February 23, 2010. He was sixty-six years of age. DuWayne grew up near Cavalier, ND, graduated from the University of North Dakota in business, married Patricia McMillan, and worked in insurance; first as an adjuster and...
Mary J. Dickelman
Feb 16, 2010
Mary J. Dickelman, 81, Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, February 16, 2010, in the Golden Living Center, Moorhead. Mary Jane Markegard was born February 5, 1929, to Alfred and Jennie (Johnson) Markegard in Moorhead where she grew up and received her education. As a young woman, Mary began working as a nursing assistant at St. John's Hospital. On August 25, 1950,...
Irene J. Romuld
Feb 14, 2010
Irene J. Romuld, 85, Fargo, ND, formerly of Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, February 14, 2010, in Bethany Retirement Living, Fargo. Irene Jane Parsley was born in Embden, ND, on May 7, 1924. She grew up in a number of North Dakota communities, including Fargo, where she graduated from high school at Sacred Heart Academy. On Dec. 6, 1953, Irene married...
Barbara A. Gullickson
Feb 14, 2010
Surrounded by her husband and children, Barbara Anne Nielsen Gullickson, 63, went home to live with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, February 14, 2010, following a 5-1/2-year battle against ovarian cancer Born in 1946 in Noonan, ND, to Howard "Sam" and Arlos (Steffensen) Nielsen, Barb was baptized in her grandmother's living room and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran...
Carl A. Bakkum
Feb 9, 2010
Carl Anton Bakkum was born December 16, 1919, in Ulen, MN, to Henry and Clara (Christianson) Bakkum. Carl was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ulen. Carl attended school in Ulen, where he was one of the star athletes in football, basketball and baseball. He graduated with the class of 1939. He attended North Dakota State Agricultural College,...
Francis "Gordy" Carlson
Feb 2, 2010
Francis "Gordy" Carlson, 78, Longmont, CO, formerly of Horace, ND, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010, in LifeCare Center, Longmont. Francis Gordon Carlson, son of John and Martha (Roe) Carlson, was born February 14, 1931, in Fargo, ND, where he grew up. In 1951, he was married to Donna Johnson. On February 26, 1977, Gordy married Charlotte Oak. They lived in...
Russel Lloyd Helmeke
Feb 1, 2010
Russel Lloyd Helmeke was born December 5, 1926, in Viding Township, Clay County, MN, to Fred and Lavinia (Zignego) Helmeke. Russel was raised in that area and graduated from Moorhead (MN) High School. Russel continued his education at Moorhead State College and later Interstate Business College in Fargo. He entered military service on April 13, 1945 and served in the...
Marian H. Carlson
Jan 30, 2010
Marian Helen Carlson, 94, Wolverton, MN, died January 30, 2011, in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN. Marian was born February 22, 1916, in rural Comstock, MN, the daughter of Ole and Ella (Swenson) Edwards. She married Clarence Carlson in 1936, and together they farmed near Comstock for many years. Upon retirement, they moved to Wolverton. She was an active member...
Gladys M. Atkinson
Jan 27, 2010
Gladys M. Atkinson, age 98, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010, in Manorcare Health Services, Fargo, ND. Gladys Marie Berg, the daughter of Andrew and Annie Berg, was born December 8, 1911, in Wadena, MN. She graduated from Wadena High School and attended a year of State Normal School and a year of business school. Gladys taught in rural...
Helen F. Motschenbacher
Jan 26, 2010
Click here to view the Video Tribute for Helen Helen F. Motschenbacher, 79, Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010, in Innovis Health, Fargo, ND. Helen Florence Zebley was born December 10, 1930, to Frank and Margaret (Mountford) Zebley in Moorhead where she was raised and attended school. On June 17, 1950, Helen married Ambrose C. Motschenbacher in Moorhead. Helen...
James "Jamie" Frey
Jan 24, 2010
James "Jamie" Richard Frey was born August 22, 1960, in Fargo, ND, to Richard and Joan (Hill) Frey. He died unexpectedly at his Moorhead, MN, home on Sunday, January 24, 2010 James is survived by his son, Derek Frey; daughter, Taryn Frey, both Bloomington, MN; mother, Joan Frey, Moorhead; brother, Randall (Janet) Frey, Olney, MD; two sisters, Judy (Russ Read)...
Willis W. Wiger
Jan 19, 2010
Click here to view the Video Tribute for Willis Willis Walter Wiger was born July 28, 1918, in Boyne Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Gerhard and Augusta (Jacobson) Wiger. The family left Canada when Willis was very young and they eventually settled in the Hillsboro, ND, area. Willis attended all twelve grades at Bohnsack Consolidated School in rural Hillsboro, and then...
Rev. Donald M. Ronning
Jan 19, 2010
Donald Morgan Ronning was born in Spicer, MN, on Green Lake, on June 8, 1915, to Otto and Martha Ronning. He attended grade school in Spicer and graduated from Willmar (MN) High School in 1934. Don enrolled at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN, and graduated in 1938. He immediately entered Augsburg Seminary and graduated in 1941. It was in his...
Eric C. Corbet
Jan 16, 2010
It is with deep sadness and profound loss that we announce the passing of our son, brother, father, uncle and friend, Eric Corbet. Eric passed away suddenly of natural causes, in his home on January 16, 2010, only two days shy of his 44th birthday. Eric was born on January 18, 1966, to Wendell and Edna (Rydland) Corbet. He was...
Donald V. Domek
Jan 13, 2010
Donald V. Domek, age 88, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead. Don was born April 27, 1921, the son of John and Emma Domek, in rural Hancock, MN. He grew up and received his education in Hancock. In 1941, he entered the NDSU, school of pharmacy. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Don enlisted...
Dolores Seaberg
Jan 13, 2010
Dolores Serene Ekern was born February 1, 1915, to John and Alma (Hanson) Ekern, in Detroit Lakes, MN. Dolores was raised in Detroit Lakes where she graduated from high school. Dolores graduated from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, in 1937 with degrees in English and History. Dolores was united in marriage to Norris Seaberg on April 24, 1937, in Detroit Lakes,...
Agnes Gruchalla
Jan 10, 2010
Agnes Gruchalla, age 92, Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, January 10, 2010, in Golden Living Center, Moorhead. Agnes Mary Eiler, daughter of John and Agnes (Ripp) Eiler, was born November 30, 1917 in Forman, ND. She grew up and received her education in Forman, and Fargo, ND. On May 25, 1946, Agnes married Max Gruchalla in Moorhead, where they made their...
Gale L. Michaels
Jan 10, 2010
Gale LeRoy Michaels, 82, Fargo, ND, died on Sunday, January 10, 2010, in Elim Rehabilitation and Care Center, Fargo. He is survived by three daughters, Gail Los, Lorie Schlosser and her spouse, Larry, and Julie Brown and her spouse, Douglas; grandchildren, Carrie Johnson, David Los, Jeff Brown, Jessica Strack, Jason Brown and Shane Brown; and great-grandchildren, Jade Johnson, Sadie Johnson,...
Berniece M. Weigel
Jan 7, 2010
Berniece Mary Glatt was born September 7, 1928, to Ludwig and Mary (Wagner) Glatt, in Hague, ND. Berniece was raised in that area where she attended school. Berniece was united in marriage to Nicholas Weigel on October 6, 1947, in Hague, and they made their home in Zeeland, ND. They lived in a number of communities in Minnesota and North...