In Our Care

Dr. Thomas Howard

Dr. Thomas Howard

Jul 20, 2008

Dr. Thomas Howard, Moorhead, MN, formerly of Grand Forks, ND, where he was Professor Emeritis of History at the University of North Dakota, died Sunday, July 20, 2008, in his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley as well as his family. He was seventy-four years of age. A service will be held at a later...

Merlin Finke

Merlin Finke

Jul 15, 2008

Click here to view the video tribute for Merlin Merlin A. Finke, age 85, rural Moorhead, MN, died peacefully at his home, under the care of his children and Hospice of the Red River Valley, on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. Merlin Arnold Finke, the son of Otto and Hilda Finke, was born Dec. 7, 1922, at Borup, MN, where he...

Cyril K. Barnum

Cyril K. Barnum

Jul 14, 2008

On July 14th, Cyril Kenneth Barnum, 85, left this world to be with his Savior, Jesus. He was born on April 8th, 1923, in Miller, SD, the son of Albert & Martha (Zuehlsdorf). He was received into God's family through baptism along with his son, Jim, on July 27, 1947, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Campbell, MN, by Rev. Markgraf....

Lorraine Sannes

Lorraine Sannes

Jul 14, 2008

Lorraine Evelyn Sannes was born February 13, 1925 in Redstone, Montana to Fred G. and Nora (Berg) Westerberg. Her education was received at Glyndon Public School. On June 28, 1942, Lorraine was married to Gordon C. Sannes in Moorhead, Minnesota. For a short time, they lived in Averill, MN before moving into Moorhead where they made their home until the...

Thecella J. Dahl

Thecella J. Dahl

Jul 13, 2008

Thecella J. Dahl, 90, died peacefully at MeritCare Palliative Care Unit in Fargo, ND, on Sunday, July 13, 2008. Thecella Jeanette Bakken was born February 7, 1918, to Theodore and Jeanette Bakken, in Vining, MN. She received her education in Vining, where their home was the local telephone office. She worked in the telephone office, and at the age of...

Aurora Roen

Aurora Roen

Jul 13, 2008

Click here to view the video tribute for Aurora Aurora Roen, 91, died peacefully at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, ND, on Sunday, July 13, 2008. Aurora Andrina Ketura Anderson was born June 29, 1917, to David and Esther (Nelson) Anderson in Eagle Township near Christine, ND. She attended country grade school, Eagle #3, and graduated from 8th grade. She grew...

Nancy L. Ferris Riegert

Nancy L. Ferris Riegert

Jul 9, 2008

Nancy L. Ferris Riegert, 47, Farmington, MN, formerly of Sabin, MN, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in Flagstaff, AZ. She is survived by a son, Robert Kelsen; her parents, Roland (Goldie) Ferris; and four sisters, Linda (Curtis) Lammers, Jan Ferris, Debbie (Jim) Blore, and Teresa (Mark) McDonald. Memorial Service: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 11 AM, Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead,...

Harriette B. Hoganson

Harriette B. Hoganson

Jul 8, 2008

Harriette B. Hoganson, 97, Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead. Harriette Berthina Lockrem was born September 26, 1910, in Longmont, CO, to Henry and Sophia (Jensveen) Lockrem. Harriette's parents died at a young age and Harriette and her siblings were raised by their uncle, Edward Jensveen, in Twin Valley, MN, where she graduated from...

H. Michael Loy

H. Michael Loy

Jul 5, 2008

Hubert Michael Loy, 50, Minot, ND, formerly Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, July 5, 2008, in a Minot hospital. Michael was born November 27, 1957, at LaJolla, CA, the son of H. Merrill and Nancy (Eagle) Loy. He was raised and educated in Duluth, MN and Moorhead, MN, and graduated from Duluth East High School. He graduated from Concordia College, Moorhead,...

Robert J. Sanger

Robert J. Sanger

Jul 2, 2008

Robert J. Sanger was born March 15, 1914, in Hazen, ND. Robert was one of seven sons and four daughters born to Otto and Alice (Clark) Sanger. Bob received his early education in Hazen and then farmed with his family in that area. In 1925, the family moved to the Crookston, MN, area where they continued farming. Two years later,...

Frank O. Prim

Frank O. Prim

Jun 29, 2008

Frank Prim, 87 of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, June 29, 2008, in the comfort of his home and under the care of Hospice. Frank Orris Prim was born April 30, 1921 to Frank and Hazel (Tollerud) Prim in Grenora, ND. After the death of his mother, he and his brother (Kermit) were raised by his grandparents, Ole and Anna Tollerud,...

Rev. Alvin "Bud" Stenberg

Rev. Alvin "Bud" Stenberg

Jun 23, 2008

Rev. Alvin L. "Bud" Stenberg died Monday, June 23, 2008, at Eventide Lutheran Home in Moorhead, MN, at the age of 88. Alvin Leroy Stenberg, known as "Bud", the son of Emil and Elsie (Sundeen) Stenberg, was born Jan. 10, 1920, near Hatton, ND. He grew up in Buxton, ND, where he attended school. After dropping out of school, he...

Shirley C. Olson

Shirley C. Olson

Jun 22, 2008

Click here to view the video tribute for Shirley Shirley C. Olson, 79, Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, June 22, 2008, at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Shirley Corrine Rognlie was born May 23, 1929, in Traill County, ND, to Clarence and Florence (Dvergsten) Rognlie. She graduated from Halstad (MN) High School and then...

Clara A. Moen

Clara A. Moen

Jun 18, 2008

Clara A. Moen, 102, Halstad, MN, formerly of Caledonia, ND, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in the Halstad Living Center. Clara Amelia Nygaard was born on August 21, 1905, to Chris and Inga (Anderson) Nygaard in Caledonia where she was raised and attended school. As a young woman, Clara worked for area farmers. On March 10, 1931, Clara married Gilmer...

Virginia E. Conyers

Virginia E. Conyers

Jun 17, 2008

Virginia E. Conyers, 93, Fargo, ND, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN. Virginia was born February 4, 1915, in Ottumwa, IA, to James L. and Mary (Sears) Erskine. She attended high school in Woodward, IA, and graduated from the American Institute of Business in Des Moines, IA. She worked several years at Travelers Insurance...

Eric N. Granlund

Eric N. Granlund

Jun 15, 2008

Eric N. Granlund, 42, Erhard, MN, formerly of Dilworth, MN, died Sunday, June 15, 2008, near Fergus Falls, MN, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Eric Norman Granlund was born July 7, 1965, in Fargo, ND, to Norman and Sylvia (Rieke) Granlund. He was raised in Moorhead, MN, until 1976 when the family moved to Dilworth. Eric graduated from...

Roberta M. Lewis

Roberta M. Lewis

Jun 14, 2008

Click here to view the video tribute for Roberta Roberta M. Lewis, 87, died peacefully at Eventide Lutheran Home in Moorhead, MN, on Saturday, June 14, 2008. Roberta Maxine Schenck was born Aug. 15, 1920, in Baker, MN, to Merle and Cora (Cook) Schenck. She grew up in the Baker area and received her education there, and in Moorhead, where...

Lila D. Braton

Lila D. Braton

Jun 13, 2008

Click here to view the video tribute for Lila Lila Delores Braton, 82, of Cedar Falls, IA, and formerly of Moorhead, MN, entered into the presence of her Lord on Friday morning, June 13, 2008, at the Cedar Falls Lutheran Home, surrounded by her children and their spouses. Lila was born on December 5, 1925, in Portland, ND, the daughter...

Pearl Mattson

Pearl Mattson

Jun 12, 2008

Click here to view Pearl's video tribute Pearl E. Mattson, 88, Moorhead, MN, died June 12, 2008, at her home. Pearl Ericka Erickson was born June 23, 1919 to Erick and Elise Marie Erickson in Moorhead. She married Clarence R. Mattson on July 4, 1941. They moved to Duluth, MN, for a few years but soon returned to the Moorhead...

Ethel O. Anderson

Ethel O. Anderson

Jun 12, 2008

Ethel O. Anderson, 94, long time Perley, MN resident, died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at Elim Care Center, Fargo, ND, where she had been a resident since June of 2007. Ethel O. Moe, was born September 14, 1913 to Alfred and Nettie (Bredeson) Moe, in Moorhead, MN. She grew up in the Georgetown, MN area, where she attended school. On...