In Our Care

James M. Ledeman

James M. Ledeman

Jul 18, 2007

James M. Ledeman was born April 7, 1941, to Lawrence and Bernice (Omlid) Ledeman, in Fargo, ND. Jim was raised in Fargo, where he received his education and continued to make his home. Jim worked as a cab driver in the Fargo-Moorhead area for a number of years. He worked for Doyle Cab Company. Jim died Wednesday, July 18, 2007,...

George A. Johanson

George A. Johanson

Jul 12, 2007

George A. Johanson, 87, Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, July 12, 2007, in Innovis Health, Fargo, ND. George Andrew Johanson was born December 31, 1919, in Ulen, MN, to Gustav and Marie (Anderson) Johansen. He was raised on a farm south of Moorhead and received his education in the Moorhead schools. George then served in the US Navy and upon his...

Ada J. Edmonds

Ada J. Edmonds

Jul 6, 2007

Ada J. Edmonds, age 91, of Moorhead, Minn., died Friday, July 6, 2007, at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, N.D. Ada Josephine Thomson was born Dec. 9, 1915, to Arnt and Alma (Ydstie) Thomson in Hillsboro, N.D. She attended school there and was valedictorian of Hillsboro High School's class of 1932. She graduated from Moorhead State Teachers College in 1934 and...

Travis Olson

Travis Olson

Jul 3, 2007

Trav Olson, 78, died unexpectedly at his home in Hendrum, MN on July 3, 2007. Travis Bruce Olson was born December 31, 1928, in Ada, MN, to Theodore E. and Berthine (Gysland) Olson, the second of three children. The family moved to Shevlin, MN, where Trav spent his entire childhood. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in the Clearwater...

Edna Mattson

Edna Mattson

Jul 1, 2007

Edna J. Mattson, 89, Aberdeen, SD, formerly of Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, July 1, 2007, in Bethesda Home, Aberdeen. Edna "Edie" Jeanette Christiansen was born November 7, 1917, in Vining, MN, to Anton and Caroline Christiansen. She was raised in the Argusville, ND, area where she attended school. On November 8, 1938, Edie married James O. Mattson in Sisseton, SD....

T. Loraine Holmberg

T. Loraine Holmberg

Jun 30, 2007

T. Loraine Flagstad, the daughter of Olaf and Onnie (Kvalheim) Flagstad, was born January 9, 1915, in Duluth, MN. Her father, a Lutheran minister, moved with his family to Newman Grove, NE, and later to Hillsboro, ND, where Loraine graduated from high school. She subsequently moved to Fargo, ND, where she worked until her marriage to M. K. Holmberg on...

Alice Peterson

Alice Peterson

Jun 28, 2007

Alice Peterson, 69, Hendrum, MN, died Thursday, June 28, 2007, in the Halstad Living Center, Halstad, MN, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Alice Carolyn Loe was born July 19, 1937, in Fargo, ND, to Alfred C. and Margaret (Finke) Loe. She was baptized and confirmed at Kirkebo Lutheran Church in Perley, MN. Alice attended Middleton School located near...

Ralph Hennebry Sr.

Ralph Hennebry Sr.

Jun 28, 2007

Ralph Andrew Hennebry was born on February 27, 1922, in Fargo, ND, to Thomas and Anna Hennebry, the second of four sons. He was raised in Fargo and graduated from Fargo Central High School. Ralph enlisted in the Army and served his country faithfully during WW II. After being discharged from the Army, he returned to Fargo and worked in...

Armandina Castanon

Armandina Castanon

Jun 27, 2007

Armandina Castanon died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at age seventy-six, under the care of Hospice, in San Antonio, TX, surrounded by her family. Armandina Rodriquez Morales was born January 6, 1931, to Moises Morales and Petra Rodriquez, on the ranch of San Vicente, Guerrero, Coahuila, Mexico. She grew up on the ranch and attended school up to the ninth grade....

Luella M. Jordahl

Luella M. Jordahl

Jun 27, 2007

Click here to view the video tribute for Luella Luella M. Jordahl, 90, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at Bethany Homes, Fargo. Luella Marie Gustavson was born on January 1, 1917, to John and Oline (Fureby) Gustavson, eight miles east of Barnesville, MN. She grew up on farms near Rollag, MN. Luella attended a one-room...

Thelma M. Harris

Thelma M. Harris

Jun 27, 2007

Thelma Harris, 88, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes, MN. Thelma Marie Brekke was born to Martin and Tillie Brekke on January 31, 1919, in Fisher, MN, where she grew up and graduated from Fisher High School. On December 1, 1939, she married Jack Harris in Fisher. They made their home in Fosston,...

Athena Briggs

Athena Briggs

Jun 26, 2007

Athena LaRae Briggs, the daughter of Virlyn and Delores (Krueger) Briggs, was born in Minneapolis, MN on June 1, 1964. She received her education in Fargo Public Schools and attended and later graduated from Dilworth Public Schools in Dilworth, MN. On March 22, 1986, she was united in marriage to Keith A. Briggs at Golden Ridge Lutheran Church in Fargo,...

LeRoy "Fritz" Schwager

LeRoy "Fritz" Schwager

Jun 19, 2007

Eli LeRoy Schwager, known as Fritz, was born August 18, 1926 in Casselton, North Dakota to Eli and Martha (Dittmer) Schwager. As a child, he moved with his family to Rushford, Minnesota, where he grew up and graduated from high school. During World War II, Fritz, served his country in the US Navy. He served in the Pacific theatre of...

Ronald B. Reames

Ronald B. Reames

Jun 16, 2007

Click here to view Ron's video tribute Ronald B. Reames, 60, Fargo, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday June 16th, 2007. Ron graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1964, received a Bachelor of Science from North Dakota State University in 1969, and his Master's Degree from Moorhead State University in 1981. He taught in the...

Charles Bense

Charles Bense

Jun 14, 2007

Charles James "Jim" Bense, 58, Moorhead, MN, died suddenly Thursday, June 14, 2007, in his home. Jim was born in Sacramento, CA, on June 17, 1948, to Charles and Joan Bense. He earned a B.A. and an M.A. from Sacramento State University, an M.A. from University of Montana, and a Ph.D. from University of California-Davis. Jim had a long and...

Alaila Upton

Alaila Upton

Jun 8, 2007

Alaila Heggestad, the daughter of Andrew and Eldora (Steenerson) Heggestad, was born at Northwood, ND, on June 16, 1921. She grew up and received her education in Northwood. As a young lady, Alaila came to Moorhead, MN, where she was united in marriage to Harold J. Upton on April 20, 1956. They made their home in Moorhead. Alaila worked for...

Gayle E. Walsh

Gayle E. Walsh

Jun 7, 2007

Click here to view the video tribute for Gayle Gayle Ellen Walsh passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 7, 2007 at the age of 40. Gayle is the beloved first daughter of Bill and Elaine Pittman of Moorhead, MN, and formerly Arlington Heights, IL. She is loved and admired by her two sisters Alyson (Michael) Custode, Arlington Heights, and Reyna...

Carey B. Orjansen

Carey B. Orjansen

Jun 3, 2007

Carey B. Orjansen, age 37, Fitchburg, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2007, at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was born on July 17, 1969, at Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital in California, the son of Gail and Brent Orjansen and was raised in Moorhead, Minnesota. In 1993, Carey earned a B. S. in International Business from Minnesota State...

Lucille M. Weatherhead

Lucille M. Weatherhead

Jun 2, 2007

Lucille M. Weatherhead, 99, Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, June 2, 2007, in Bethany Homes, Fargo, ND. Lucille was born on August 12, 1907, in Anamoose, ND, to Charles and Martha (Meyer) Frankhauser. She was one of ten children. Lucille was united in marriage to Samuel G. Weatherhead on April 22, 1935, and they raised two children. Lucille worked at St....

Magdalen T. Stricker

Magdalen T. Stricker

Jun 2, 2007

Magdalen T. (Wald) Stricker, 93, passed away on June 2, 2007, under the compassionate and dignified care of Serenity Assisted Living in Dilworth, MN, which she considered not only her home but her family. Magdalen was the daughter of Frank and Philomena Wald. She was born in Towner, ND, and raised in Karlsruh, ND. On July 25, 1939, she was...