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Michael E. Doxey

Michael E. Doxey

Jan 9, 2025

Michael E. Doxey, 70, of Alexandria, MN, passed away on January 9, 2025, in Nelson Care Center, Alexandria.

Michael Erling Doxey was born on July 4, 1954, in WestPoint, NY, to Fredrick and Loretta (Kaste) Doxey. Growing up Michael’s father was in the United States Army, so they traveled all over. He lived in New York, Germany, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL,...

Larry A. Iverson

Larry A. Iverson

Jan 8, 2025

Larry Allen Iverson, 79, Cooperstown, ND, passed away, January 8, 2025, at Sanford Hospital, Fargo.

Larry was born Sept 12, 1945, in Cooperstown, ND, to Roy and Clara (Johnson) Iverson. He resided on the Iverson farm East of Cooperstown for the last 79 years. In 1965, he was drafted into the Army, 18 months of which he spent in Germany. He...

Virginia "Ginny" R. Swanson

Virginia "Ginny" R. Swanson

Jan 8, 2025

Ginny Swanson, 62, of Detroit Lakes, MN, beloved daughter, sister, auntie, family member, community member and cherished friend, peacefully gained her wings on January 8, 2025, surrounded by those she loved. 

Per her request, no services will be held.

Mary A. Hanson

Mary A. Hanson

Jan 8, 2025

Mary A. Hanson, 99, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital in Detroit Lakes.

Mary Ann Hovland was born June 17, 1925, in Northwood, ND, and grew up on a farm close to town, attending school and graduating there. As a young woman she moved to Fargo, ND and attended Interstate Business College. On August...

William H. Gibbons Sr.

William H. Gibbons Sr.

Jan 7, 2025

On January 7th, 2025, William H. Gibbons passed away in his home with his family at the age of 82. As his children gather together, we feel blessed to know he was met at heavens gate by his loving wife Rhea Gibbons.

Bill was born in East Grand Forks, MN as the oldest of four children, where he met and married...

Jason D. Hanson

Jason D. Hanson

Jan 7, 2025

Jason D. Hanson, 64, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Sanford Medial Center, Fargo.

Jason Dale Hanson was born on February 10, 1960, to James Hanson and Marlene Schulz, in Grand Forks, ND. Jason was raised in Fargo , and attended Fargo South High School, graduating in 1978. He attended a year in college, before going...

Sylvia Reitz

Sylvia Reitz

Jan 6, 2025

To join Sylvia's family for her funeral service, please click on the Livestream link below her obituary on this page.

Sylvia Reitz, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, “Nan,” “Nana,” and friend, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at the age of 95.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Reitz; her mother and father William and Mary Jackson and...

Jeanne Kelly

Jeanne Kelly

Jan 4, 2025

Jeanne M. Kelly, 94, Dilworth, MN, formerly of Mahnomen, MN, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, in Serenity Assisted Living under care of Hospice.

Jeanne Marie Widman was born March 23, 1930, in St. Paul, MN to Severance and Marie (Harberer) Widman. She grew up and graduated high school in St. Paul. In 1952, Jeanne was united in marriage to Patrick Kelly....

Edward A. Anderson

Edward A. Anderson

Jan 3, 2025

Edward A. Anderson, 80, of Glyndon, MN, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, in the Minnesota Veteran’s Home, Fergus Falls, MN. 

Edward Arnold Anderson was born May 3, 1944, the son of August and Alberta Anderson in Rush City, MN. He was raised in Kelly Lake, MN and graduated from Hibbing (MN) High School. Following his graduation, Edward proudly served in...

Alvina O. Newman

Alvina O. Newman

Jan 2, 2025

Alvina O. Newman, 80, Moorhead, MN died Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Essentia, Fargo, ND.

Alvina Olga Bjerke was born March 5, 1944, Nils and Olga (Orwald) Bjerke on the family farm outside of Ulen, MN. She graduated from Ulen High School and then attended and graduated from Dakota Business College, Fargo.

On February 14, 1969, Alvina married Timothy Newman in Dilworth,...

Kurt B. Sogn

Kurt B. Sogn

Jan 1, 2025

Kurt B. Sogn, 61, Barnesville, MN, died unexpectedly on January 1, 2025, at his residence. 

Kurt was born to Kenneth and Berdella (Malingen) Sogn on August 9, 1963. He grew up east of Barnesville on the Sogn family farmstead. Kurt graduated from Barnesville High School in 1981, and started work in the family business, Sogn and Sons Gravel, at the age...

JoAnn C. Fiechtner

JoAnn C. Fiechtner

Jan 1, 2025

JoAnn Carolyn Fiechtner, 90, of Moorhead, MN, went to be with Jesus on January 1, 2025, following an acute illness.

 JoAnn was born in Ada, MN, on May 23, 1934, to Clarence and Carrie Herringer. The Herringer family moved to Moorhead in 1942. After graduating from Moorhead High School in 1952, JoAnn attended Minnesota State University Moorhead for two years. In...

Evelyn M. Nelson

Evelyn M. Nelson

Jan 1, 2025

Evelyn M. Nelson, 94, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Eventide on 8th in Moorhead. 

Evelyn Mae Volness, known to everyone as “Evie”, was born July 24, 1930, near Twin Valley, MN, to Ditlef and Amanda (Jacobson) Volness. Evie grew up in a large family and was one of 14 children. She graduated from Borup High School in 1947. 

On...

Natalie S. Thompson

Natalie S. Thompson

Jan 1, 2025

To join Natalie's family for her Life Celebration please click on the Livestream link below her obituary on this page. 

Natalie S. Thompson, 85, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Natalie Synneve Braaten was born August 4, 1939, the second of five children of Ingvald and...

Dallas J. Backer

Dallas J. Backer

Dec 28, 2024

Dallas “Dal” J. Backer, 84, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Fargo VA Medical Center.

Dallas Joel Backer was born in Fargo, ND to James Harrison (Green) Backer and Gwendolyn Richards Backer. He grew up in Fargo and attended St. Mary’s, Woodrow Wilson, Roosevelt, Ben Franklin and Fargo Central High School, graduating in the Class of 1958. He then attended...

William "Bill" Willkom

William "Bill" Willkom

Dec 28, 2024

 

 William (Bill) Lawrence Willkom died on December 28, 2024, in his home in Moorhead, MN.

 Bill was born June 2, 1948, in Elgin, ND, to John and Doris (Beede) Willkom. His family lived on a farm near Mott, ND, before they moved to Moorhead, where Bill graduated from high school. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1970, part...

David M. Cory

David M. Cory

Dec 27, 2024

David Michael Cory, 80, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on December 27, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice.

David was born November 8, 1944, in Thorntown, Indiana to James and Evelyn (Davidson) Cory. He married Linda Lou Gillies on June 24, 1967. They had 4 children. He served honorably in the North Dakota...

Deborah Carol Lien

Deborah Carol Lien

Dec 25, 2024

Deborah Carol Lien was born on November 7, 1951, to Leonard and Carol Jean (Barker) Lien in Rolla, North Dakota. As a premature infant, her life’s journey began with challenges. A beloved sister and cherished daughter, Debbie was the eldest of three daughters in her family. She grew up on a farm in Sarles, ND, where she developed a deep...

Joseph F. Snyder

Joseph F. Snyder

Dec 24, 2024

Joseph F. Snyder, 72, of Moorhead, MN, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his residence in Moorhead. 

Joseph Frank Snyder was born February 14, 1952, to James and Leota Snyder in Moorhead, MN. He lived in Moorhead most of his life. He attended school in Moorhead and received his GED. Joe enlisted with the United States Army serving three...

Robyn Jean Krause

Robyn Jean Krause

Dec 23, 2024

Robyn J. Krause, 36, of Fargo, ND, passed away tragically Monday, December 23, 2024, as a result of injuries sustained in a pedestrian-vehicle accident in Fargo.

Robyn Jean Krause was born March 13, 1988, the daughter of Mark and Tamara (Dahlum) Krause in Fargo, ND. She grew up in Fargo, where she graduated from Fargo North High School in 2007. Following...