In Our Care
Anvar Ishkenov
Mar 15, 2010
Anvar G. Ishkenov, 77, Moorhead, MN, died Monday, March 15, 2010, in his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. He is survived by his wife, Vera Ishkenov; four children, Luda Werner, Ravil Ishkenov, Timur Ishkenov, and Stanislav Ishkenov; and a sister, Rosa Ishkenov. Visitation: Monday from 1 PM to 2 PM, in Calvary Church at...
Robert C. Reedy
Mar 14, 2010
Robert Carl Reedy, 101, died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at The Valley Inn Home, Mancos CO, where he had lived for the past three years. He was known as "Bob" to friends and co-workers, but his family called him "Carl". Robert was born to Joseph and Josephine (Parsley) Reedy in Wilkinsburg, PA, His family lived in Indianapolis, IN, where his...
Willard K. Lindquist
Mar 13, 2010
Click here to view the Video Tribute for Willard. Willard K. "Lindy" Lindquist, 95, Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Elim Care and Rehab Center, Fargo, ND, surrounded by his family. Willard Kenneth Lindquist, known as "Bill" to his Oklee relatives, was born December 20, 1914 to August and Gunhild (Engen) Lindquist, in Calio, ND. The family moved...
Helen K. Motschenbacher
Mar 13, 2010
Helen Kathryn Pearson was born January 9, 1926, in Pelican Rapids, MN, to Elmer and Minnie (Severson) Pearson. She was raised in Pelican Rapids where she graduated from high school in 1943. She received a teaching certificate and taught in country schools in the Pelican Rapids area. Helen was united in marriage to John S. Motschenbacher on June 18, 1953,...
Charley Olson
Mar 13, 2010
Charley Olson, age 77, Perley, MN, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in MeritCare Palliative Care Unit, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Charley is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Catherine; children, Catherine Mason, Charley (Sandra) Olson, John (Suzann) Olson, Carol (Greg) Vigesaa, Joe (Sandy) Olson, and Cheryl...
Charles Borgen
Mar 12, 2010
Charles Blaine Borgen was born June 24, 1921, in Fargo, ND, to William and Lillian (Reppen) Borgen. Charles was united in marriage to Carmen V. Heiraas on June 30, 1943, at Jevnaker Lutheran Church, rural Borup, MN. They made their home, and raised their family, on a farm near Georgetown, MN. Carmen died on February 14, 2006, and Charles remained...
Goldie J. Brooks
Mar 10, 2010
Goldie J. Brooks, 95, Moorhead, MN, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in Bethany Retirement Living, Fargo, ND. Goldie Evangeline Johnson was born July 5, 1914 to Gilbert and Lydia Johnson in Ray, ND. She graduated from Ray Senior High School and attended Concordia College in Moorhead. On May 8, 1937, Goldie married LeRoy J. Brooks. They raised 5 children...
Elnor H. Johnson
Mar 8, 2010
Click here to view the Video Tribute for Elnor. Elnor Johnson, 91, of Moorhead, MN, died March 8, 2010, at Eventide Lutheran Home in Moorhead. Elnor Henrietta Becker was born Sept. 12, 1918, in Mahnomen, MN, to Ella and William Becker. She was baptized on Sept. 23, 1918, and confirmed on April 9, 1933, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mahnomen....
Lois C. Thornton
Mar 8, 2010
Lois C. Olson was born April 5, 1929, in Boone, IA, to Don and Mamie (Sparks) Olson. As a young girl, Lois helped her dad with their family dairy business, where she helped deliver milk before school. Lois graduated from Ogden High School, in Ogden, IA, in 1946 and later from Drake University, Des Moines, IA. She was the first...
Patricia Richards
Mar 7, 2010
Click here to view the Video Tribute for Pat Patricia "Pat" Elaine Tweeten was born March 17, 1932, in Lakota, ND, the youngest of twelve children, to Theodore and Olena (Helland) Tweeten. The family moved to Devils Lake, ND, where she graduated from high school in 1950. She moved to Fargo, ND, where she worked for Midwest Printing and Lithography...
Marilyn Ellingson
Mar 7, 2010
Mrs. Marilyn Ellingson, 76, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, in Rosewood on Broadway, Fargo, ND. Marilyn Leilani Anderson was born April 30, 1933 on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, the daughter of Theodore and Eleanor (Blake) Anderson. She grew up and received her education on Kauai and graduated from Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1951. She attended college at...
Robert D. Larson
Feb 27, 2010
Robert "Bob" Daniel Larson, age 85, Moorhead, MN, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2010, at Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, under the care of Eventide staff and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Robert was born on September 3, 1924, to Daniel and Etta (Derraugh) Larson in Cooperstown, ND. He was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church in Hannaford, ND,...
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...