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Evelyn A. Fureby

Evelyn A. Fureby

Nov 18, 2006

Evelyn A. Fureby, age 89, of Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, November 18, 2006, at Eventide Lutheran Home in Moorhead. Evelyn Adeline Estrin, the daughter of Oscar and Hilma (Nelson) Estrin, was born May 22, 1917, in Dale, MN, where she grew up and received her education. On September 17, 1938, Evelyn was united in marriage to Andrew Fureby, in Hawley,...

Olive W. Nelson

Olive W. Nelson

Nov 18, 2006

Click here to view Olive's memorial tribute Olive W. Nelson, 91, Moorhead, MN, went home to her beloved Lord, Saturday, November 18, 2006, in MeritCare Palliative Care Unit, Fargo, ND. Olive Wilhemina Nelson was born August 6, 1915, to William and Esther (Larson) Nelson, in Moorhead. Olive graduated from Moorhead High School and spent her entire life in Moorhead. A...

Jerome L. Kersting

Jerome L. Kersting

Nov 15, 2006

Jerome Leon Kersting was born on April 8, 1914, to Gerhard and Suzanne (Weller) Kersting in rural Waubun, MN, where he grew up, attended country school and worked on the family farm. Jerome enlisted in the Army and upon his discharge he returned to Waubun. He married Renetta E. Steffes on June 20, 1949, in Andover, SD, and they made...

Ida Solberg

Ida Solberg

Nov 15, 2006

Ida Solberg, 97, died on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at Elim Rehab and Care Center, Fargo, ND, where she had been a resident for the past two and a half months. Ida (Kallestad) Solberg was born on November 17, 1908, in Dwight, ND, where she grew up. She graduated from Lutheran Bible High School, Grand Forks, ND, in 1929, and...

Leon E. Haas

Leon E. Haas

Nov 14, 2006

Leon E. Haas, 90, Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, November 14, 2006, in MeritCare Palliative Care Unit, Fargo, ND, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Leon Edwin Haas was born October 14, 1916, in McIntosh County, near Ashley, ND, to Adam and Sophia (Woehl) Haas. Leon was raised on the family farm and attended country school near...

Rodney White

Rodney White

Nov 10, 2006

Rodney Lee White of Moorhead, MN, the bravest man we've ever known, became weary of his labors and was granted eternal rest. Rod, also known as "Whitey" to his friends, died at his home on Friday, November 10, 2006, under the loving care of his wife and the devoted and caring staff of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Rod...

Joy R. Johnson

Joy R. Johnson

Nov 8, 2006

Joy R. Johnson, age 99, of Moorhead, Minnesota, died Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at Elim Rehab and Care Center in Fargo, ND. Joy Ruby Johnson, the daughter of Thomas and Julia (Bakken) Johnson, was born June 29, 1907 in Sharon, ND. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Sharon. She grew up and received her education at...

Mavis E. Kjos

Mavis E. Kjos

Nov 7, 2006

Mavis E. Kjos, age 60, of Fargo, ND, died at her home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006. Mavis Elyce Allen, the daughter of Raymond and Mabel (Brekhus) Allen, was born June 25, 1946 in Minot, ND. She grew up and received her education in Mohall, ND, where she graduated from...

Milan E. Alby

Milan E. Alby

Nov 5, 2006

Milan Everett Alby was born to Martin and Mildred (Egenes) Alby on July 5, 1938, in Thief River Falls, MN, where he spent his childhood. After graduation from Lincoln High School in 1956, he attended teachers' training and then taught grades 1-8 in a rural school for two years. Milan attended Bottineau (ND) State School of Forestry and earned an...

Robert "Bob" Gravalin

Robert "Bob" Gravalin

Nov 5, 2006

Robert Leslie Gravalin was born February 20, 1941, to Edwin and Margaret (Seekings) Gravalin in Moorhead, MN where he grew up and graduated from high school. On January 24, 1959, Bob married Donna R. Johnson in Moorhead, where they made their home. Bob attended Dakota Business College and he graduated with a degree in accounting. They moved to Dickinson, ND,...

Margaret B. Chelstrom

Margaret B. Chelstrom

Nov 2, 2006

Margaret B. Chelstrom was born September 7, 1910, in Borup, MN to Ole and Anne (Syverson) Benthagen. She received her education at Moorhead, MN High School, graduating in the class of 1929, and Interstate Business College, Fargo, ND. On October 26, 1933, Margaret was united in marriage to Arthur Jennings Chelstrom on the home farm near Borup. They have lived...

Raymond L. Jackson

Raymond L. Jackson

Oct 31, 2006

Click here to view a selection of Ray's award winning photographs Raymond L. Jackson, Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, October 31, 2006, in Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, MN. Raymond L. Jackson was born January 17, 1924, on a farm near Crystal, ND, one of eight children to Fred and Thora (Sparby) Jackson. The family moved to Fargo about 1930, where...

Iris L. Duklet

Iris L. Duklet

Oct 31, 2006

Iris L. Duklet, 66, Halstad, MN, died Tuesday, October 31, 2006, in Halstad Living Center. Iris Louise Gilbertson was born July 7, 1940, to Bennie and Bella (Neprud) Gilbertson. She graduated from Halstad High School and attended Interstate Business College, Fargo, ND. She then began working as a secretary at Halstad High School. On July 4, 1966, Iris married Daniel...

James T. Sieg

James T. Sieg

Oct 29, 2006

James T. Sieg, 83, Fergus Falls, MN, formerly of Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, October 29, 2006, in Broen Memorial Home, Fergus Falls. James Thomas Sieg was born July 27, 1923, in Eckelson, ND, to Jacob and Marie (O'Day) Sieg. They lived for a time in Glen Ullin, ND, before moving to Moorhead, MN. James was raised in Moorhead where he...

Bertha M. Hatlen

Bertha M. Hatlen

Oct 24, 2006

Bertha M. Hatlen, age 90, of Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at Eventide Lutheran Home in Moorhead. Bertha Mathilda Magnuson, the daughter of John and Sellstine (Olson) Magnuson, was born November 19, 1915 in Moorhead. She was a life-long Moorhead resident and a life-long member of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Moorhead, where she was baptized, confirmed and married....

Gordon R. Thorson

Gordon R. Thorson

Oct 23, 2006

Gordon R. Thorson, 83, Dilworth, MN, died Monday, October 23, 2006, in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN. Gordon Roy Thorson was born October 16, 1923, in Hawley, MN, to Martin and Julia (Olson) Thorson. He attended Eglan Township country school and worked on area rural farms. Around 1942, he moved to Moorhead where he worked at the Fairmont Creamery. On...

Alyce E. Peterson

Alyce E. Peterson

Oct 23, 2006

Alyce E. Peterson, age 82, Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Moorhead, MN, died in Fort Myers on October 23, 2006. A funeral and burial where held in Florida, at the time of her death. Alyce Pederson was born March 30, 1924 in Bejou, MN. She graduated from Gary (MN) High School and Moorhead State University, where she received her teaching...

Ursula B. Brewer

Ursula B. Brewer

Oct 23, 2006

Ursula Barbara Brewer was born June 29, 1925, to Chester Lee and Lillie (Edenstrom) Brewer in Wolverton, MN, where she grew up and graduated from high school. She then moved to Minneapolis, MN, to attend the University of Minnesota. While there, she worked at the University of Minnesota Hospital as a surgical technician. Ursula then began working for Brown and...

Leo W. Eldred

Leo W. Eldred

Oct 22, 2006

Leo W. Eldred, 79, died peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2006, at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND, with his loving family at his side. They shared laughs, hugs and memories before they said good-bye. Leo W. Eldred was born October 17, 1927, in Padua, MN, to Frank and Lillie Eldred. He was raised in Browerville, MN, where his father worked as...

Enid A. Pagliarini

Enid A. Pagliarini

Oct 16, 2006

Enid A. Pagliarini, 87, Moorhead, MN, died Monday, October 16, 2006, in MeritCare Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Enid Ann Soliah was born March 30, 1919, in Mayville, ND, to Anton and Beatrice (Mastrud) Soliah. The family moved to Hatton, ND, where she graduated from Hatton High School. She then graduated from Mayville (ND) State College and taught school in both...