In Our Care
Clara E. Leraas
Apr 5, 2006
A memorial service for Clara E. Leraas, 95, Saratoga, CA, formerly of Fargo, ND, will be held Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at 2 PM, in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead, MN. Clara died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, in Saratoga. Clara is survived by two sons, Donald (Nonie), Los Gatos, CA, and Robert (Joyce), Plano, TX; five grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.
Lucinda Heinisch
Apr 1, 2006
Mrs. Lucinda M. Heinisch, known as Cindy, age 84, of Moorhead, MN, died at her home in Moorhead on Saturday, April 1, 2006. Lucinda Marie Thurmes, daughter of George and Amalia (Wilmes) Thurmes was born October 12, 1921, in St. Paul, MN. She grew up in St. Paul/Lake Elmo, MN area, where she received her education. She was united in...
Loretta Rudshagen
Mar 31, 2006
Loretta E. Rudshagen, died March 31, 2006, at Moorhead Health Care Center, Moorhead, at the age of 86. Loretta E. Gress, daughter of Kasper and Minnie (Krank) Gress, was born April 5, 1919, in Richardton, ND. She received her early education in Richardson and later moved with her family to Felton, MN, where she graduated from high school. Loretta was...
Arline Shiers
Mar 30, 2006
Video Tribute Arline K. Shiers, 81, died peacefully at home Thursday morning, March 30, 2006 under care of her family and Hospice in Fargo, ND. Arline was born May 5, 1924, to Arnold and Sylvia (Taraba) Kline in Montgomery, MN. She grew up and graduated from high school in Montgomery where one of her most treasured memories was being crowned...
Gertrude J. Endahl
Mar 27, 2006
Gertrude J. Endahl, age 96, of Moorhead, MN, died Monday, March 27, 2006 at MeritCare Palliative Care, South University Drive in Fargo, ND. Gertrude Josephine Adams was born in Bowbells, ND, on December 25, 1909. She grew up in the Bowbells area until she was 11 years old, when the family moved to a farm north of Dilworth, MN. When...
James B. Onsum
Mar 26, 2006
Video Tribute James B. Onsum, 82, Dilworth, MN, died peacefully Sunday, March 26, 2006, in his home. Jim was born March 4, 1924, in Glyndon, MN, to Berthol and Henrietta (Jolly) Onsum. He was raised in Dilworth where he received his education. As a young man, Jim worked as a brakeman for the Northern Pacific Railway. He entered the US...
Ernest H. Foss
Mar 17, 2006
Ernest H. Foss Sr., age 87, formerly of Glyndon, MN, and Moorhead, MN, died Friday, March 17, 2006, at Sunnyside Care Center, rural Lake Park, MN Ernest Henry Foss, the son of Henry and Anne (Greening) Foss, was born April 24, 1918 in Fargo, ND. He grew up and received his education in the Glyndon area, where he lived and...
Trenette Hite
Mar 17, 2006
Trenette Hite, 89, Fargo, ND, died Friday, March 17, 2006, in MeritCare Palliative Care Unit, Fargo. Trenette Busse was born August 14, 1916, in Avoca, IA, to Frank and Netta (Meggers) Busse. She was raised in Omaha, NE, until her marriage to Bob Hite, on June 24, 1937. Bob and Trenette pastored churches in Washington, Texas and Georgia until his...
Lorraine A. Halvorson
Mar 15, 2006
Lorraine A. Halvorson, 78, Moorhead, MN, formerly of Minot, ND, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, in Manorcare Health Services, Fargo, ND. Lorraine Adealia Daniell was born July 1, 1927, in Van Hook, ND. She was raised in Van Hook where she attended school and the family later moved to Minot. Lorraine married Gilmore "Happy" Halvorson, in 1948, in Minot. She...
Charles Wettstein
Mar 14, 2006
Charlie Henry Wettstein was born June 17, 1927, in Wahpeton, ND to Joseph and Veronica (Braun) Wettstein. He graduated from Lidgerwood High School in 1945. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted and served in the United States Navy spending time in Japan. On April 24, 1950, he married Caroline Polansky and they made their home in Fargo. In 1953 they moved to...
Robert A. Deschamp
Mar 13, 2006
Robert (Bob) Anthony Deschamp "Disco Bob", 59, Moorhead, MN, died Monday, March 13, 2006, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND. Bob was born July 29, 1946, the son of the late Edgar Deschamp and Irene Deschamp, in Westhope, ND. He was reared and educated in Westhope, graduating from Westhope High School in 1964. Following his graduation, he attended the State School...
Dr. Roger M. Cocking
Mar 12, 2006
Dr. Roger M. Cocking, 93, Sunburg, MN, formerly of Glyndon, MN, died Sunday, March 12, 2006, in Rice Memorial Hospital, Willmar, MN. Roger Milton Cocking was born January 15, 1913, to Joseph L. and Katharine S. (Haltmeyer) Cocking in Manchester, IA, where he grew up and graduated from high school. Roger then attended Iowa State University, Ames, IA, and graduated...
Pearl MacLeod
Mar 10, 2006
Pearl MacLeod, age 88, Moorhead, MN, died at Eventide Lutheran Home in Moorhead, on Friday, March 10, 2006. Pearl Madeline Gulbransen was born at Hutchinson, MN, on October 2, 1917. She grew up and received her education in Hutchinson, where she graduated from high school. As a young lady she moved to California, where she was married on June 17,...
Andrew Hanson
Mar 9, 2006
Andrew H. Hanson, 77, of Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, March 9, 2006, at Innovis Health in Fargo, ND. Andrew H. Hanson, son of Helmer and Oline (Wibe) Hanson, was born March 7, 1929, at rural Pelican Rapids, MN. He grew up in the Pelican Rapids area and received his education there and graduated from high school in Pelican Rapids. Andrew...
Ruth O. Anderegg
Mar 8, 2006
Ruth O. Anderegg, 82, formerly of Grandin, ND, died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN. Ruth was born in Averill, MN, May 27, 1923, to Alfred and Olava Berg. Ruth's family lived in several communities, including Lakota, ND, Perley, MN, and Moorhead, while her father worked for the Great Northern Railroad. She graduated from Moorhead High...
LaVonne A. Frederickson
Mar 6, 2006
Video Tribute During a brief battle with the flu while healing from surgery, LaVonne Frederickson, 79, died at Manor Care Health Services of Fargo, ND, on the morning of Monday, March 6, 2006. LaVonne was born on October 10, 1926, to Louis E. and Inez L. (Buck) Westling in Malmo, MN, on the northeastern side of Mille Lacs Lake. She...
Palmer M. Sorenson
Mar 1, 2006
Palmer M. Sorenson, 88, Ulen, MN, died Wednesday, March 1, 2006, in Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen. Palmer Mayer Sorenson was born June 27, 1917, in Keene, ND, where he was raised and received his education. In 1942, he enlisted in the Army. On August 13, 1945, Palmer married Kathleen Evans in Abergavenny, England. Upon his discharge in 1945, they...
Bonnie Staiger
Feb 23, 2006
Bonnie L. Staiger, 60, Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, in St. Mary's Hospital, Rocherster, MN, after a brief illness with pulmonary fibrosis. Bonnie Louise Kielas was born June 24, 1945, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Emil and Leone (Alberts) Kielas. She received her education at Holy Angels Catholic School in Minneapolis. On April 29, 1966, Bonnie was...
Helen L. Adams
Feb 16, 2006
Video Tribute Helen L. Adams, 94, was peacefully called to the home of the Father on February 16, 2006, at Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN. Helen Lillian Peterson was born to Charles and Ida Peterson in rural Moorhead on February 5, 1912. After attending grade school in Clearview Township, Helen graduated from Moorhead High School and Moorhead State Teacher's College....
Marion Mills
Feb 16, 2006
Marion Boit was born October 11, 1919, to Louis and Antoinette (Cancelliere) Boit in Moorhead, MN, where she grew up and received her education. On February 12, 1942, was married to Clifton Mills in Dilworth, MN, where they made their home. Marion spent many enjoyable summers at the lake, with her family. Marion worked as a waitress and bar tender...