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Albert Vastag

Albert Vastag

Mar 11, 2004

Albert Paul Vastag, age 90, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Hebron, ND, died on Thursday, March 11, 2004, at his home in Riverview Place, Fargo, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Born Herbert Marvin Maas, the third of seven children to John and Katherine Maas, on Feb. 28, 1914, in Hebron, ND. He was adopted by...

Idella Larson

Idella Larson

Mar 9, 2004

Idella Fern Holty was born October 4, 1920, the daughter of Andrew and Tina (Johnson) Holty, at Hettinger, ND. She received her education in Perkins County, SD, where she lived until she moved to the Shelly, MN, area in 1938. On December 27, 1939, Idella was united in marriage to Lester Larson in Ada, MN. He preceded her in death...

Harold J. Hanson

Harold J. Hanson

Mar 5, 2004

Harold J. Hanson, 84, Moorhead, MN (formerly Sabin, MN) died peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, March 5, 2004 at Eventide Lutheran Home in Moorhead. Harold was born September 14, 1919, to John and Josephine (Hendrickson) Hanson, in Cooperstown, ND. He moved with his family to Fargo, ND where he graduated from Fargo Central High School and...

Eleanor M. Wussow

Eleanor M. Wussow

Mar 4, 2004

Eleanor M. Wussow, 86, died Thursday, March 4, 2004, at Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN. Eleanor Mae Dolezal, daughter of Maximiliss and Anna (Kudrna) Dolezal, was born March 24, 1917, in Winner, SD. She grew up was raised in Tripp County, SD, and graduated from high school at White River, SD. Eleanor attended Chadron State Teachers College, Chadron, NE, where...

Helen S. Edmunds

Helen S. Edmunds

Mar 4, 2004

Helen Senora Peterson was born December 4, 1921, to Henry and Sophie (Benesh) Peterson, in rural Ada, MN, in Norman County. At an early age, the family moved to Hendrum, MN. Helen attended Norman County Viking School. In her 20's, Helen worked in Dayton, OH and Gulfport, MS. Helen was united in marriage to Lester Edmunds of Hendrum, on April...

Evelyn Schranz

Evelyn Schranz

Feb 29, 2004

Evelyn Clara Schranz, 96, died Sunday, February 29, 2004, at Summerhill Villa Assisted Living Home in Valencia, CA. Evelyn was born September 26, 1907, in Donaldson, MN, to John and Tillie Schranz. She grew up at 316 South 7th Street in Moorhead, MN. Evelyn graduated from Moorhead High School and attended NDAC. Throughout her life, Evelyn loved music and dancing....

Rodney Weatherford

Rodney Weatherford

Feb 26, 2004

Rodney V. Weatherford, 66, Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, February 26, 2004, in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead. Rodney Verne Weatherford was born February 21, 1938, in Moorhead, where he grew up and graduated from high school. He then attended North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 1959, Rodney married Linda Ledeboer in...

James Mackner

James Mackner

Feb 24, 2004

James Mackner, son of John and Kathrine (Neitzke) Mackner, was born August 6, 1932, in Detroit Lakes, MN, where he grew up and attended school. James was united in marriage to Rita Heinen on June 16, 1952, in Detroit Lakes. They later moved to Moorhead and raised their family. Rita preceded James in death on Nov. 23, 1984. James later...

Karen Ann Kulzer

Karen Ann Kulzer

Feb 23, 2004

Karen Ann Kulzer, 55, Moorhead, MN, was surrounded by her loving family as she joined her Savior on February 23, 2004. Karen was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Her grandchildren brought her much joy and laughter. Those who knew her understood that God and family came first. Her strong faith in God gave her the strength and courage...

Henry J. Ricard

Henry J. Ricard

Feb 20, 2004

Henry J. Ricard, age 94, Fargo, ND, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at Villa Maria in Fargo. Henry Joseph Ricard, the son of Victor and Stephanie (Hasty) Ricard, was born April 12, 1909, near Beltrami, MN, where he grew up and received his education. On September 5, 1932, Henry was united in marriage to Ida M. Archambault, at Terrebonne, MN....

Blanche M. Stich

Blanche M. Stich

Feb 20, 2004

Blanche M. Stich, 90, Moorhead, MN, died Friday, February 20, 2004, in her home. Blanche Marie Landreville was born May 9, 1913, to Tom and Regina (Proulx) Landreville, in Argyle, MN, where she was raised and attended school. Blanche was united in marriage to Clarence Peter Stich, October 3, 1933, in Stephen, MN. They farmed in the Stephen area until...

Stephen E. Nelson

Stephen E. Nelson

Feb 19, 2004

Stephen Evander Nelson, the son of Evander and Delight (Stockton) Nelson, was born in Bismarck, ND, on October 29, 1941. He died at the age of 62 years on Thursday, February 19th, 2004, at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, ND. Stephen grew up and received his education in Bismarck, where he graduated from Bismarck High School in 1959. He attended Bismarck...

LaVerna M. Ystebo

LaVerna M. Ystebo

Feb 18, 2004

LaVerna M. Ystebo, Moorhead, MN, age 69, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at Hospice of Naples, Naples, Florida. LaVerna Mae Vig, the daughter of Alfred and Sophie (Salveson) Vig, was born January 6, 1935, at Sisseton, SD, where she grew up and received her education. As a young lady, LaVerna moved to Fargo, ND, to live and work. While in...

John L. Sullivan

John L. Sullivan

Feb 16, 2004

John L. Sullivan, 83, of Moorhead, MN, passed away suddenly after a lengthy illness on Feb. 16, 2004, at Merit Care Hospital in Fargo, ND. John Leo Sullivan was born on September 25, 1920, in Caledonia, ND, to Michael Leo and Minnie (Doeden) Sullivan. He was educated at St. Mary's Catholic School in Fargo. On October 11, 1941, he was...

Mary P. Altobell

Mary P. Altobell

Feb 15, 2004

Mary Patricia Oliver, the daughter of Frank A. and Domenica (Perzichilli) Oliver was born on Jan. 6, 1912, at Cumberland, WI. The family moved to Dilworth, MN, when Mary was 5 years old, and she grew up and received her education in Dilworth. On Oct. 31, 1937, Mary was united in marriage to Joseph D. Altobell, at Dilworth. They made...

Frank M. Mills

Frank M. Mills

Feb 13, 2004

Frank M. Mills, 92, Grand Rapids, MN, died February 13, 2004, at Grand Village in Grand Rapids. Frank was born in Petersburg, ND, on March 17, 1911, to Newton and Charlotte (Moore) Mills. The family moved to Felton, MN, when Frank was a child. Frank married Margaret Ann Prenosil on February 13, 1933. They lived and raised their family first...

Thomas Case

Thomas Case

Feb 12, 2004

Thomas Case, the son of Jean and US Navy Chief Petty Officer George Case, was born in New Jersey on Oct. 30, 1946. Tom had received his bachelor's degree in theatre arts and had worked on his master's degree at the University of Michigan. Tom lived in Houston, Texas, for 22 years. He had worked as a civil clerk at...

Bernice O. Muhle

Bernice O. Muhle

Feb 9, 2004

Bernice Otillia Nelson was born February 3, 1914, at Goodridge, MN. The family later moved to Moorhead, MN, where she grew up and attended school. Bernice was united in marriage to Norman Muhle on September 15, 1945, in Moorhead, where the couple made their home. Bernice Muhle died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, in Moorhead Healthcare Center at the age of...

Paul P. Koenig

Paul P. Koenig

Feb 6, 2004

Paul P. Koenig, 94, Moorhead, MN, died Friday, February 6, 2004, at the Moorhead Healthcare Center, Moorhead. Paul Peter Koenig, son of Frank and Emma (Liberty) Koenig, was born June 19, 1909, in Canby, MN. He attended school in Moorhead. From 1934 to 1939, Paul worked at the Fairmont Farm, Moorhead. Paul was united in marriage to Cathaleen M. Jacobsen...

Peder Redfield

Peder Redfield

Feb 5, 2004

Peder Alan Redfield was born April 21, 1948, in Valley City, ND, the son of Ivanelle "Ivy" and Ingvald "Ing" Redfield. He attended school in Moorhead, MN and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1966. After high school, he continued his education and graduated from Moorhead State University in 1971 with a degree in Mathematics. He worked through college at...