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John P. Peterson

John P. Peterson

Dec 8, 2023

John P. Peterson, aged 65, of Glyndon, MN, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Sanford West Campus in Fargo, ND.Born on September 9, 1958, in Moorhead, MN, John Philip Peterson was the beloved son of Arnold and Betty Lou (Smith) Peterson. He grew up in Halstad, MN and graduated from Halstad High School in 1977. Following his high...

H. James "Jim" Lizakowski

H. James "Jim" Lizakowski

Dec 6, 2023

Harry James Lizakowski was born August 3, 1952, in Grand Forks, ND, to Harry and Marjorie (Byzewski) Lizakowski.  Jim was raised in Grand Forks where he graduated from Central High School in 1970. 

Jim worked for the City of Grand Forks for a time. He then owned his own business, Beltone Hearing, in Grand Forks.  They lived in Thompson, ND,...

Maren L. Bakken

Maren L. Bakken

Dec 4, 2023

Maren Bakken's Celebration of Life will be live streamed on Good Shepherd's youtube page. To view the live stream click the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P75T2DqFzvY

 

 

Maren Lynn Bakken, 83, formerly of Drake, ND, died Monday, December 4, 2023 at her home in Moorhead MN.

Maren was born March 20, 1940, to Robert and Sarah (Baccus) Rosenquist in Moorhead, MN....

James D. Shepherd

James D. Shepherd

Dec 4, 2023

James Daniel Shepherd was born November 7, 1966, in Moorhead, MN, to Judith and Rufus Shepherd. He passed away in Fargo, ND, on December 4, 2023. James was the youngest of four children and grew up in the Fargo-Moorhead area. In 1988, he went on to marry his love Deborah Shepherd and they created three children together Joshua (son), Jared...

Trula A. Teiken

Trula A. Teiken

Nov 29, 2023

Trula Ann (Caye) Teiken was born June 27, 1933, to Forrest and Mae (Lambert) Caye at her home in Callaway Township of Becker County.   She passed peacefully in the presence of her daughter on November 29, 2023, at Golden Manor – Memory Care in Detroit Lakes, MN. 

As a child, Trula was raised and attended country school on County Road...

Vilera "Val" Rood

Vilera "Val" Rood

Nov 28, 2023

Vilera “Val” Rood, 99, of Moorhead, MN, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Vilera Mae Gedstad was born on April 18, 1924, to Almer and Inez (Magnus) Gedstad on their farm in Petersburg, ND. On June 11, 1924, she was baptized at home by Rev. L.A. Haatvedt.

Vilera graduated from Petersburg High School in...

Karen Beutler

Karen Beutler

Nov 28, 2023

Karen Rodne Beutler, 70, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, shortly after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Karen was born February 14, 1953, in Seattle, WA, to Berger and Olive (Stenerson) Rodne.  She grew up on the family farm near Harvey, ND, with her three younger brothers.  Karen graduated with honors from Harvey High School in 1971.  She moved to...

Patricia J. Roche

Patricia J. Roche

Nov 27, 2023

Patricia J. Roche, 75, Fargo, ND, died Monday, November 27, 2023 at Bethany on University in Fargo.

No services are planned at this time.

Cheryl A. Saarinen

Cheryl A. Saarinen

Nov 27, 2023

Cheryl A. Saarinen, 74, of Dilworth, MN, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. 

Cheryl Ann Gilchrist was born July 18, 1949, the daughter of Douglas and Virgina (Thievin) Gilchrist, in Scobey, MT.  She was raised and attended school in Peerless, MT. She met and married Orville Novak.  They made their home in Roseau, MN, where...

Evelyn G. Clemens

Evelyn G. Clemens

Nov 23, 2023

To join Evelyn's family for her Life Celeration, please click on the live-stream link below her obituary on this page.  

Evelyn G. Clemens, 103, of Fargo, ND, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Bethany on University, Fargo.

Evelyn Genieva Erickson was born February 7, 1920, the daughter of William and Oline (Olson) Erickson, on a farm near Ypsilanti,...

Gregory A. Thompson

Gregory A. Thompson

Nov 21, 2023

Gregory A. Thompson, 61, Fargo, ND, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 21, 2023.  

A Memorial Service for Gregory will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 1pm in St. John Lutheran Church, Fargo, ND.  A gathering of family and friends will be one hour prior.  

A complete obituary will be posted here soon.  

Kenneth R. Rusten

Kenneth R. Rusten

Nov 16, 2023

Kenneth R. Rusten, 85, of Fargo, ND, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, in his home.

Ken was born December 22, 1937, in Langdon, ND, to Henry and Dorothy (Close) Rusten.  Ken graduated from high school in Milton, ND, completed his bachelor’s degree in teaching from Jamestown College, and a Master’s degree in school administration from Bemidji State University.  He...

David M. Stensland

David M. Stensland

Nov 14, 2023

David M. Stensland, 67, of Fargo, ND, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in his home.

David Melvin Stensland was born October 16, 1956, the son of Melvin and Eunice (Long) Stensland, in Moorhead, MN.  He attended St. Francis and George Washington Elementary, North Jr. High, and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1975.   He also attended East Grand Forks...

Gary W. Lawrence

Gary W. Lawrence

Nov 12, 2023

Gary William Lawrence entered heaven’s doors Sunday morning at 1:43 am after a courageous battle with cancer.

Gary was born in Minneapolis, MN on January 24,1943, to Lillian (Lemke) and George Lawrence.  The family moved from ND to Crookston, MN where Gary would graduate in 1960 from Crookston High School.  He attended the University of North Dakota where he met...

Jill Marie Kemmer

Jill Marie Kemmer

Nov 11, 2023

Jill Marie Kemmer, 64, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Jill was born on June 9, 1959, to Kenneth and Mardrie (Feil) Fladgard in Sioux Falls, SD. She lived there until 1973, when they moved to Moorhead. She graduated from Moorhead High School in 1977. While in high school she...

Tiffany L. Lesmeister

Tiffany L. Lesmeister

Nov 10, 2023

 

Tiffany Lynn Thielke Lesmeister was born on August 29, 1984. She entered this world one minute after her beloved twin sister, Breanna, in Morris, MN to her parents Gail and Charles Boe and Todd Thielke. Tiffany's journey through life was filled with moments of resilience, love, and passion.

After graduating from Minnewaska High School in 2003, Tiffany embarked on...

Lenore Stephens

Lenore Stephens

Nov 9, 2023

Lenore Almira (Vikesland) Stephens was born on February 20, 1935, on the family farm in Stony Brook Township to Eilert and Alma (Torgrimson) Vikesland.  She grew up in Grant County and was baptized and confirmed at Rock Prairie Lutheran Church.  Lenore attended school in District #29 through the 8th grade and graduated from Elbow Lake (MN) High School in 1953. ...

Joy W. Dryden

Joy W. Dryden

Nov 7, 2023

Joy W. Dryden, 84, Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at SMP Health - St. Catherine's North.

Born and raised on a farm near Sidney, Iowa, Joy's early life was enriched by his love for horses.  Among his many achievements, one that brought him great joy was the restoration of his 1949 Ford. With meticulous care and a...

Ralph B. Nordick

Ralph B. Nordick

Nov 6, 2023

Ralph Bernard Nordick was born May 26, 1933, to Louis and Elizabeth (DeBoever) Nordick, on their farm in Kent, MN, the 5th of 7 children. He died on November 6, 2023, at Edgewood Senior Health facility in Fargo, ND.  He was 90 years old.

As a child, Ralph enjoyed helping his mother in the garden and also crocheting, which he...

Rodney E. Stueland

Rodney E. Stueland

Nov 6, 2023

Rodney E. Stueland, age 85, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at his residence in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his family and under care of Hospice.

Rodney Eugene Stueland was born on August 9, 1938, in Westby, WI, to Theodore and Hazel (Oftedahl) Stueland. He graduated from Viroqua High School in Wisconsin in 1956 and went on to complete...