In Our Care

Allen D. Johnson

Allen D. Johnson

Dec 7, 2004

Allen D. Johnson, 74, Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, December 7, 2004, in MeritCare, Fargo, ND. Allen Duane Johnson was born May 16, 1930, to Clifford and Marie (Gulland) Johnson on a farm near Leonard, ND, where he grew up. He attended Helendale grade school and graduated from Leonard High School. In 1950, he graduated from Wahpeton (ND) State School of...

Glen H. Wichman

Glen H. Wichman

Dec 3, 2004

Glen Harold Wichman was born Dec. 13, 1923, on a farm north of Buffalo, ND, to Paul and Esther (Paulson) Wichman. Glen attended Cornell Township school and then graduated from high school in Tower City, ND, in 1941. He was confirmed at Buffalo Lutheran Church in 1941. Glen worked on the Muir farm until he enlisted in the Navy Seabees...

Tina Thorson

Tina Thorson

Nov 29, 2004

Tina Thorson, 97, Moorhead, MN, passed away Monday, November 29, 2004, at MeritCare South University Palliative Care, Fargo, ND. Tina was born on February 7, 1907, in Strathcona, MN, to Syver and Thea Syverson. Born on the farm, she weighed only 4 ½ lbs. She grew up and attended school in rural Ulen, MN. She then worked on the farm...

Jordis M. Smith

Jordis M. Smith

Nov 24, 2004

Jordis Marilyn Douglas, the daughter of John and Minnie (Blilie) Douglas, was born in Comstock, MN, on February 23, 1928. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Moorhead, MN, where she grew up, received her education and graduated from high school. She was married to Richard "Hank" Smith in Moorhead, where they made their home. In 1950,...

Agnes C. Walker

Agnes C. Walker

Nov 22, 2004

Agnes C. Walker, 87, Kelliher, MN, formerly of Moorhead, MN, died Monday, November 22, 2004, in Kelliher Care Center. Agnes Cora Walker was born December 24, 1916, in Kalispell, MT, to Albert and Anna Jones. Agnes was raised and attended country schools at Westhope, ND. Agnes attended nursing school in Bottineau, ND. Agnes was married to Thomas Kyle on December...

Joseph O. Bakken

Joseph O. Bakken

Nov 21, 2004

Joseph O. Bakken, the son of Christ and Sophia (Hollevoet) Bakken, was born in rural Ulen, MN, on October 1, 1926. Joseph grew up and received his education in the Ulen area. During the Korean Conflict, Joseph served his country in the US Army, stationed in Korea. After his discharge from the Army, Joseph returned to Ulen. In 1954, he...

Hazel V. Slininger

Hazel V. Slininger

Nov 20, 2004

Hazel V. Slininger, 84, Moorhead, MN, formerly of Dilworth, MN, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Hazel Viola Hanson, daughter of John and Olga (Wasfaret) Hanson, was born on February 9, 1920, near Ulen, MN. On June 26, 1940, Hazel married Clyde F. Slininger in Twin...

George L. Gwynn

George L. Gwynn

Nov 15, 2004

George Lyle Gwynn was born in Tomahawk, WI, on November 24, 1921. He died suddenly of a heart attack on November 15, 2004. George grew up in Sabin, MN, and graduated from high school at Moorhead State Teacher's College, Moorhead, MN. He served in the Navy during WWII. On April 17, 1948, George married Pat "Jean" Gasaway in Fargo, ND,...

William D. Brainerd

William D. Brainerd

Nov 13, 2004

William Dale Brainerd was born March 28, 1931, to Arthur and Edith (Horner) Brainerd, in Hope, ND. At a young age, the family moved to Moorhead, MN, where he was raised and attended school. As a young man, Bill worked at various jobs until he began with Red Owl in their Fargo, ND, warehouse. He retired after thirty-eight years as...

Steven G. Walker

Steven G. Walker

Nov 13, 2004

Steven Gregory Walker, 22, Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, November 13, 2004, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND. Steve was born in Fargo, on February 11, 1982. He graduated from Moorhead High School in 2003. He faced many hardships during his short life, and was able to move into a group home in July 2003, where he was residing at the time...

Arlene Ingberg

Arlene Ingberg

Nov 9, 2004

Arlene A. Ingberg, died November 9, 2004, in Bethany Homes, Fargo, at the age of 72. Arlene Alice Peterson, daughter of Henry and Sofie (Benson) Peterson, was born August 27, 1932, in rural Hendrum, MN, where she grew up and received her early education. Arlene graduated from Hendrum High School in 1950. Arlene was united in marriage to Allan C....

Helen G. Hurlburt

Helen G. Hurlburt

Nov 8, 2004

Helen Hurlburt, 84, Moorhead, MN, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, in Moorhead. Helen was born in Marinette, WI, to Anton and Dina (Anonsen) Delfs, on March 1, 1920. The family moved to St. Paul, MN, in 1921, where Helen grew up with her two sisters. She attended Mechanic Arts High School and graduated in 1939. During this time, she worked...

Jack E. Jones

Jack E. Jones

Nov 7, 2004

Jack Edward Jones, 71, Fargo, ND, died Sunday, November 7, 2004, in his home. Jack Jones was born July 12, 1933, in St. Paul, MN. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954. On June 29, 1955, he married Carol Frances Johnson in St. Paul, where they made their home and where Jack worked for Dayton's. In 1973,...

Hosea and Emma Rose

Hosea and Emma Rose

Nov 2, 2004

Hosea Rose, 96, and Emma Rose, 90, Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, November 2, 2004, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND, as a result of injuries sustained from a fire in their home. Hosea Curgis Rose was born July 21, 1908, in Bedford, PA, to Espy and Maud (Gillium) Rose. Hosea was raised on the family farm in Bedford County where he...

Caden Mestery

Caden Mestery

Oct 27, 2004

Caden Allen Mestery, infant son of Stephanie and Brent, was born and died October 27, 2004, at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND. He was a beloved member of our family and a joy to his parents. We were only with him for a short time but could not have loved him more. Now he is in heaven, where he can be...

Rosine Bredow

Rosine Bredow

Oct 27, 2004

Rosine Marie Brandell was born July 6, 1906, in Great Bend, ND, to John and Louise (Hoefs) Brandell. In 1908, the family moved to a farm south of Lidgerwood, ND, and then to Claire City, SD, in 1913, where she attended school. Rosine married Oscar K. Olson in Sisseton, SD, Sept. 26, 1924, and they lived in Claire City as...

Gail M. Cain

Gail M. Cain

Oct 26, 2004

Gail Marie Carney was born July 24, 1945, to Thomas "Bus" and Julia (Skjaret) Carney, in Moorhead, MN. Gail was raised in Moorhead where she attended St. Joseph's Catholic School. She graduated from Moorhead High School in 1963. Following graduation, Gail moved to California where she worked for an insurance agency. She returned to Moorhead in 1967 and worked for...

Eleanor Bergee

Eleanor Bergee

Oct 26, 2004

Eleanor J. Bergee, 80, Dilworth, MN, died Tuesday, October 26, 2004, in her home. Eleanor Jeannette Trom was born March 21, 1924, to Selmer and Myrtle (Hellerud) Trom in Hendrum, MN. She was baptized and confirmed in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hendrum, by Rev. J.J. Jacobson. She grew up and received her education at Hendrum Public School, later moving to Halstad,...

John Ohnstad

John Ohnstad

Oct 22, 2004

John B. Ohnstad, age 80, of New Effington, SD, died Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, at Innovis Health in Fargo, ND, after a brief battle with cancer. John, the son of Bennie and Lucy (Kolosky) Ohnstad, was born in Argusville, ND, on Sept. 21, 1924. He grew up and received his education in the Argusville area. As a young man, he...

Geraldine George

Geraldine George

Oct 21, 2004

Geraldine Louise Johnson was born March 22, 1925, in Hartford, WI, to Clarence and Grace (Waters) Johnson. She grew up in Moorhead, MN, where she graduated from high school. After graduation, she attended Interstate Business College, Fargo, ND. On June 19, 1948, Geraldine married Vane George in Moorhead. They lived in Grand Forks, ND, Rochester, NY, and Minneapolis, MN, before...