In Our Care
James L. Schlecht
Dec 23, 2023
James L. Schlecht, 62, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo.
No Service are scheduled for James at this time.
Clayton G. Ness
Dec 23, 2023
“Death is a challenge. It teaches us not to waste time.”
Clayton Gene Ness lost his battle with cancer on December 23, 2023. Despite the struggles and frequent hospital stays, he never lost his sense of humor. Through his journey, he cracked jokes and kept his nurses on their toes! Clayton always had the great ability to make others smile and...
Elaine E. Elhard-Mitzel
Dec 22, 2023
To join us via livestream please scroll down and click on the livestream link. Elaine's Funeral Service will begin at 10am.
Elaine E. Elhard Mitzel, 87, Fargo, ND, met her Lord Jesus on December 22, 2023 in Edgewood Vista, Fargo.
Elaine was born November 27, 1936, in McClusky, ND, to Gotthilf and Caroline (Waltz) Herr. She was the youngest of nine children...
Joanne Bale
Dec 22, 2023
Joanne Bale went to meet her Lord on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Bethany on University, Fargo, ND.
Joanne Beverly Knackendoffel was born on April 1, 1936, in Fergus Falls, MN, to George and Cora (Wagner) Knackendoffel. Joanne graduated from Fergus Falls High School. She married Gregg H. Bale on August 31, 1957, in Fergus Falls and they lived in...
Erling R. Johnson
Dec 19, 2023
Erling Johnson, age 86, passed away at his home in Fargo, ND, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
Erling was born in 1937, the son of Alfred and Carmelete Johnson, on the family farm in rural Perley, MN. He was raised there, attending Riverside Country School, and graduating from Campus High School at Moorhead State University in 1955. Erling...
Roger B. Dahnke
Dec 19, 2023
Roger B. Dahnke, 89, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in his home under the care of Ethos Hospice.
Roger Ben Dahnke was born October 4, 1934, the son of Ben and Florence (Dinger) Dahnke in rural Rothsay, MN. He was raised there attending country school and Rothsay High School before graduating from West Central School of...
Kevin Smith
Dec 16, 2023
Kevin Jerome Smith, 68, of Moorhead, MN, and Rothsay, MN, passed away due to complications associated with Parkinson’s Disease at River Pointe of Moorhead on December 16, 2023.
Kevin was born December 8, 1955, in Fargo, ND, at St Johns Hospital to Harold and Marcella (Gilbertson) Smith. He moved from Argyle, MN, to Moorhead in the third grade and graduated...
Norma Jean Moe
Dec 15, 2023
Norma Jean Moe, 83, of Frazee, MN, passed away on December 15, 2023, in Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes, MN, surrounded by family, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Norma Jean McAllister was born at home on December 20, 1939, to George and Florence (Neubauer) McAllister, in Richville, MN. Norma was the middle child of seven....
Robert Wenzloff Sr.
Dec 14, 2023
Robert Allen Wenzloff Sr. was born April 24, 1929, in Fargo, ND, to Reinhold and Alba (Oertlie) Wenzloff. Bob was raised in Embden, ND, where he attended school.
Bob married Marjorie Olson November 8, 1952, and they continued to live in Embden. Bob worked hard as a traveling insurance salesman, putting on many miles over the years. Following his retirement...
Richard Herrig
Dec 13, 2023
Richard Leo Herrig was born January 25, 1943, in Fulda, MN, to Leo and Frieda (Pollack) Herrig. When Dick was a teenager, the family moved to Graceville, MN, where his family farmed.
Dick met Irene Wohlers at Graceville High School and they married May 2, 1964, in Barry, MN, and they were married fifty-seven years until her death on January...
Thomas "Tom" G. Campbell
Dec 11, 2023
Thomas “Tom” G. Campbell, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Lilac Homes in Moorhead, MN. He is now free from his struggles with Parkinson’s disease.
Thomas G. Campbell was born on September 5, 1951, in Minneapolis, MN to Cecil “Pete” and Eleanor (Hadfield) Campbell. Tom grew up in south Minneapolis and graduated from Central High...
William Joseph "Joe" Dickason
Dec 10, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of William Joseph Dickason ('Joe'). Joe was born February 11th, 1939, in Council Bluffs Iowa, to Dr. Ralph B and Susan (Hushaw) Dickason. Joe's life was characterized by dedicated service to youth, his community and church, and the nation that he dearly loved. These values were shaped at an early age...
John P. Peterson
Dec 8, 2023
John P. Peterson, aged 65, of Glyndon, MN, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Sanford West Campus in Fargo, ND.Born on September 9, 1958, in Moorhead, MN, John Philip Peterson was the beloved son of Arnold and Betty Lou (Smith) Peterson. He grew up in Halstad, MN and graduated from Halstad High School in 1977. Following his high...
H. James "Jim" Lizakowski
Dec 6, 2023
Harry James Lizakowski was born August 3, 1952, in Grand Forks, ND, to Harry and Marjorie (Byzewski) Lizakowski. Jim was raised in Grand Forks where he graduated from Central High School in 1970.
Jim worked for the City of Grand Forks for a time. He then owned his own business, Beltone Hearing, in Grand Forks. They lived in Thompson, ND,...
Maren L. Bakken
Dec 4, 2023
Maren Bakken's Celebration of Life will be live streamed on Good Shepherd's youtube page. To view the live stream click the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P75T2DqFzvY
Maren Lynn Bakken, 83, formerly of Drake, ND, died Monday, December 4, 2023 at her home in Moorhead MN.
Maren was born March 20, 1940, to Robert and Sarah (Baccus) Rosenquist in Moorhead, MN....
James D. Shepherd
Dec 4, 2023
James Daniel Shepherd was born November 7, 1966, in Moorhead, MN, to Judith and Rufus Shepherd. He passed away in Fargo, ND, on December 4, 2023. James was the youngest of four children and grew up in the Fargo-Moorhead area. In 1988, he went on to marry his love Deborah Shepherd and they created three children together Joshua (son), Jared...
Trula A. Teiken
Nov 29, 2023
Trula Ann (Caye) Teiken was born June 27, 1933, to Forrest and Mae (Lambert) Caye at her home in Callaway Township of Becker County. She passed peacefully in the presence of her daughter on November 29, 2023, at Golden Manor – Memory Care in Detroit Lakes, MN.
As a child, Trula was raised and attended country school on County Road...
Vilera "Val" Rood
Nov 28, 2023
Vilera “Val” Rood, 99, of Moorhead, MN, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.
Vilera Mae Gedstad was born on April 18, 1924, to Almer and Inez (Magnus) Gedstad on their farm in Petersburg, ND. On June 11, 1924, she was baptized at home by Rev. L.A. Haatvedt.
Vilera graduated from Petersburg High School in...
Karen Beutler
Nov 28, 2023
Karen Rodne Beutler, 70, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, shortly after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Karen was born February 14, 1953, in Seattle, WA, to Berger and Olive (Stenerson) Rodne. She grew up on the family farm near Harvey, ND, with her three younger brothers. Karen graduated with honors from Harvey High School in 1971. She moved to...
Patricia J. Roche
Nov 27, 2023
Patricia J. Roche, 75, Fargo, ND, died Monday, November 27, 2023 at Bethany on University in Fargo.
No services are planned at this time.