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Evelyn E. Wamre

Evelyn E. Wamre

Nov 23, 2007

Click here to view the video tribute for Evelyn Evelyn Elaine Wamre was born September 2, 1917, in Staples, MN, to David and Ethel (Reynolds) Pender. The family moved to the Downer, MN, area where Evelyn was raised and received her education. Evelyn played an important part in helping raise her two brothers and four sisters, following the death of...

Gertrude M. Aubrey

Gertrude M. Aubrey

Nov 23, 2007

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Vonnie Johnson

Vonnie Johnson

Nov 22, 2007

Click here to view the video tribute for Vonnie Yvonne ("Vonnie") Johnson, Moorhead, MN, died peacefully in her home on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2007, just one week after her 76th birthday. She was surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. She'll always be remembered for her amazing wit and sense...

H. Lawrence Hagen

H. Lawrence Hagen

Nov 21, 2007

H. Lawrence Hagen, 87, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, November 21, 2007, in Golden Living Center in Moorhead, where he had been a resident since January of this year. H. Lawrence Hagen, the son of Henry and Anne (Bergsrud) Hagen was born in Northwood, ND, on April 22, 1920. He grew up and received his education in Northwood and for many...

Sophia Perrine

Sophia Perrine

Nov 19, 2007

Sophia Grey-Lydia Perrine, Fargo, 27 day old infant daughter of Scott Perrine and Lacey Canaday, died on Monday, November 19, 2007, in the Minneapolis Children's Hospital. Sophia Grey-Lydia Perrine was an Angel sent to earth to touch the lives of many. In her 27 days earthbound, she was a symbol of hope for everyone that heard of her fight for...

LaVerne "Verne" Chase

LaVerne "Verne" Chase

Nov 19, 2007

Click here to view the video tribute for Verne LaVerne Richard Chase, known as "Verne" to all his friends, was born November 15, 1922, in Portland, OR, to Roy and Vera (Cooper) Chase. Verne graduated from high school in Beaverton, OR, and then attended Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR. Verne entered the US Navy in September of 1941, and...

Pascal B. Cruz

Pascal B. Cruz

Nov 14, 2007

Pascal Cruz, 81, Fargo, ND, passed away in his home with family in attendance on Wednesday morning, November 14, 2007. Pascal "Pat" was born on May 17, 1926, to Canuto and Andrea (Padilla) Cruz in Moorhead, MN, where he attended school. Pat attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota and St. John's University and Seminary. Pascal married Anita l....

Gladys E. Folstrom

Gladys E. Folstrom

Nov 14, 2007

Gladys E. Folstrom, 89, Moorhead, MN, died November 14, 2007, in Golden Living Center, Moorhead. Gladys Larson was born Jan. 23, 1918 to Carl and Martha Larson in Fergus Falls, MN. She grew up on a farm between Bejou and Fosston, MN, and graduated from Mahnomen (MN) High School. On Oct. 9, 1939, she married Manley Folstrom. They lived in...

Dr. David E. Whittenberg

Dr. David E. Whittenberg

Nov 14, 2007

David Ernest Whittenberg Jr. was born on August 23, 1915, in Alexandria, MN. He was raised and educated in Hibbing, MN. During WWII, David served in the Army Air Corp as a pilot. After his honorable discharge he began his life-long work as a chiropractor, practicing for 50 years. In 1965, David married Mina Mae Dittes in Grace United Methodist...

Orby H. Hochstetler

Orby H. Hochstetler

Nov 13, 2007

Orby H. Hochstetler, age 77, of Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, November 13, 2007, in MeritCare Palliative Care, Fargo, ND. Orby was born Jan. 23, 1930, in Bone Lake, Wisconsin, the son of Homer and Ida Hochstetler. He grew up and attended school in Wisconsin. He also attended North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, MN. Orby served his country in the...

Melissa A. Schmidt

Melissa A. Schmidt

Nov 12, 2007

Click here to view the video tribute for Melissa Melissa A. (Karau) Schmidt, 25, of Moorhead, MN, passed away suddenly due to unexpected heart failure on Monday, November 12, 2007, at Innovis Hospital, Fargo ND. Melissa Ann Karau was born on February 5, 1982, to Lola and Richard Karau. She grew up in the F-M area spending most of her...

Hazel A. Herwick

Hazel A. Herwick

Nov 12, 2007

Hazel A. Herwick, 87, Moorhead, MN, died Monday, Nov 12, 2007, in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead. Hazel Alice Olsen was born September 29, 1920, to Edith and Raymond Olsen near Glenfield, ND, where she attended elementary and high school. She earned her teaching degree at Mayville (ND) State University after which she taught for ten years in North Dakota schools....

Becky L. Anderson

Becky L. Anderson

Nov 11, 2007

Becky Anderson, age 47, Fargo, North Dakota, passed away Sunday Nov. 11, 2007, at the Golden Living Center, Moorhead, MN, after a long battle with health issues. Becky was born in Fargo, the daughter of Daniel and LaVerne (Schroeder) Beyer. She grew up in Felton, MN. She married Gary Carlblom on March 4, 1978, at Felton. After their marriage they...

Bessie H. Hanson

Bessie H. Hanson

Nov 11, 2007

Bessie H. Hanson, 85, Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, November 11, 2007, in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead. Bessie Helen Lorence was born January 5, 1922, in Larson, ND, to Frances and Agnes (Pedersen) Lorence. She was raised in Larson until the age of 12 when the family moved to Robin, MN. Bessie graduated from Drayton (ND) High School and Mayville (ND)...

Harold O. Haugen

Harold O. Haugen

Nov 6, 2007

Click here to view the video tribute for Harold Harold O. Haugen, 79, Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, November 6, 2007, in his home after a long and brave battle with cancer. He was receiving care from his beloved family and the Hospice of the Red River Valley. Harold Oscar Haugen was born October 11, 1928, in Wahpeton, ND. He was...

Rev. Ariel R. Molldrem

Rev. Ariel R. Molldrem

Nov 5, 2007

Ariel R. Molldrem was called to his heavenly home on November 5, 2007, at the age of 96 years. He was born on August 24, 1911, in Northfield, MN, the son of Andrew O. B. and Anna (Larson) Molldrem. Then, over the years, the family moved to Minneapolis (MN) Starbuck, (Manitoba) Winchester (WI) and Scandinavia (WI). He attended a one-room...

Carroll L. "Kelly" Fike

Carroll L. "Kelly" Fike

Nov 2, 2007

Carroll L. "Kelly" Fike of Glyndon, MN, died on Friday evening, November 2, 2007 at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, ND at the age of 74 years. Carroll Lloyd Fike was born December 22, 1932 to C. Lloyd and Evelyn (Rundgren) Fike in Moorhead, MN. He was raised in Moorhead where he also attended school. As a young man, Kelly worked...

Julia E. Strum

Julia E. Strum

Nov 1, 2007

Julia Evelin Strum, age 94, from Fargo, ND, died Thursday, November 1, 2007, at her home in Fargo, after a prolonged illness. Julia Wetmore was born May 28, 1913, in Bismarck, ND, the daughter of Bert and Martha (Peterson) Wetmore. She graduated from Bismarck High School in 1929 and attended NDAC and Bismarck Business College. She worked in the county...

Russel W. Thiel

Russel W. Thiel

Oct 31, 2007

Russel Wayne Thiel was born March 3, 1925, to Carl and Clara (Holte) Thiel, in Valley City, ND. The family moved to the Grygla, MN, area and he attended school in Goodrich, MN. Russel began work for American Crystal Sugar, in East Grand Forks, MN, until he entered the US Army in December of 1944. Russel served in the Philippines...

Virgil A. Maharas

Virgil A. Maharas

Oct 31, 2007

Virgil Arest Maharas was born November 3, 1923, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Nick and Thelma (Tucker) Maharas. He grew up and attended school in Algona, IA. During his high school years he played drums in the high school band and was on the wrestling team. He was the runner-up in the state championship in his weight class. In 1941...