In Our Care
Moises Vargas Rodriguez
Apr 23, 2025
Moises Vargas Rodriguez, 61, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, 4/23/2025, in Sanford, Fargo, ND.
No Services will be held at this time.
James Arthur Honek
Apr 22, 2025
James A. Honek, 73, Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Elim Rehab and Care Center, Fargo.
James “Jim” Arthur Honek was born to George and Ellen (Hendrickson) Honek on July 15, 1951, in Mahnomen, MN. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Elementary School where he served as an altar boy.
Jim was a cute kid who loved mashed potatoes and ate...
Mary Lou Vikse
Apr 16, 2025
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Mary Lou Vikse, at the age of 96, peacefully joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in her heavenly home.
Mary Lou born September 14, 1928, the first child of Eugene “Gene” and Hattie (Hersey) Clark. Mary Lou was truly a Pollock SD resident, moving there at the age of seven and going on to graduate...
Chester "Chet" F. Nettestad
Apr 14, 2025
Chet was born on March 19th, 1947, in Fergus Falls to Chester and Stella (Huseby) Nettestad. Chester tragically lost his mother, Stella, when he was 17 months old. Chet grew up in his beloved hometown of Pelican Rapids, alongside his brothers, Charles and Mike, and his sister Kathie and their parents Chester Sr. & Shirley (Beckman) Nettestad. During Chet’s upbringing,...
Dustan L. Brooks
Apr 14, 2025
Dustan LaVoi Brooks, 56, of Kindred, N.D., died Monday, April 14, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, N.D., surrounded by loved ones.
Dustan was born on Nov. 11, 1968, in Crookston, Minn., at Riverview Hospital to Lawrence and Lois Brooks. He was the eighth of nine children born to the family.
The family lived on the southside of Crookston, in a time...
Chelsea L. Smith
Apr 13, 2025
Chelsea Lynn Smith, 54, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2025.
Chelsea was born on June 29, 1970, in Fargo to Dickie Smith and Mona Hessler. On October 31, 1991, Chelsea was united in marriage to David Hatchard in New York. Together they built a life centered on love and...
Alvin Hansen
Apr 13, 2025
Alvin Hansen, 97, of Baker, MN, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, in River Pointe Assisted Living, Moorhead, MN.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sabin, MN with Rev. Brett Hartwig officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity Cemetery, Sabin, MN.
Visitation will be 5-7 PM, Monday, April 21, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church...
Michael W. Spanier
Apr 12, 2025
Mike Spanier, age 73, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Edinburg, ND, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.
Michael William Spanier was born on January 6, 1952, to Jacob and LaVerne (Eckberg) Spanier. He was raised and educated in Edinburg, ND, where he graduated from Edinburg High School in 1970. Throughout his youth, he was...
Rosa Cruz
Apr 8, 2025
Maria Felix Rosa Cruz, 79, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on April 8, 2025.
Rosa Garcia was born on November 20, 1945, to Guadalupe Garcia in Zacatlan, Mexico where she grew up.
Rosa opened her restaurant, Rosa’s Tamales, in San Antonio, TX. She later moved to Pelican Rapids, MN, where she worked for West Central Tukey in a production worker. She...
Anna M. Hersch
Apr 7, 2025
Anna “Ann” Hersch, 102, formerly of Moorhead, MN, passed away on April 7, 2025, at Elim Nursing Home in Fargo, ND.
Born on October 15, 1922, in Benson, Saskatchewan, Ann was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Jutt) Wetch. In 1930, she relocated to Wilton, ND, and later resided in Shields, ND. In 1940, she married Ralph Hersch, and together they...
John J. Glaser
Apr 7, 2025
John J. Glaser, 78, of Burnsville, MN, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, in Weyo Adult Care, Burnsville, MN. He was born in Bismarck, ND and for a lot of his life he has lived in the Fargo Moorhead area. For the past eight years he has lived in the Weyo Adult Care in Burnsville, MN.
Graveside services will be...
Robert "Bob" Dale Ishaug
Apr 3, 2025
Robert Dale Ishaug, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, godfather and friend, was born on October 21, 1935, to Melvin and Nora (Stephenson) Ishaug in Barnesville, Minnesota. Growing up in the pastoral embrace of rural Barnesville, Bob attended country school district #48 through the 8th grade before finishing his education at Pelican Rapids High School, where he graduated in...
Dean Jaycox
Apr 2, 2025
Dean Jaycox, 73, of Fargo, ND, passed away on April 2, 2025, at his home, under the care of Ethos Hospice.
Dean was born on September 23, 1951, in Mankato, MN, to Ellis "Ellie" and Bernice "Bernie" (Rieff) Jaycox. Dean grew up in the Rapidan area and graduated from Rapidan High School. He attended South Central Technical School, where he studied...
Betty A. Jukniewicz
Mar 31, 2025
Betty Ann Jukniewicz, 85, of Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in Fargo, ND.
Betty was born on March 9, 1940, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fargo, the daughter of Dale and Gladys (Murdoff) Palmer. After her parents separated during her childhood, Betty's mother remained in Fargo while her father moved to Longview,...
Jerome "Jerry" Loegering
Mar 31, 2025
On the afternoon of Monday, March 31, 2025, Jerome “Jerry” Anthony Loegering, age 92, of Barnesville, MN, passed away of natural causes at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry Loegering was born October 15, 1932, on The Bagg Farm, one of the last remaining bonanza farms in the U.S. and now a National Historical Landmark, in Richland County, ND. He...
John D. Wouters
Mar 29, 2025
John D. Wouters, aged 81, of Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 29, 2025, at Eventide on 8th in Moorhead.
Born on February 12, 1944, in Hawley, MN, John was the son of Warren and Irene (Ernst) Wouters. After completing high school, he honorably served his country in the United States Army as a military policeman...
Lonny M. Barnum
Mar 28, 2025
Lonny M. Barnum, 76, Moorhead, MN, passed away on March 28, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.
Lonny was born on August 7, 1948, in Breckenridge, MN to Cyril and Sybil (Hardie) Barnum. He grew up in the FM area, graduating from Moorhead Senior High in 1967.
He furthered his education at the University of Minnesota - Morris for two years,...
Cathy Jo Flanigan
Mar 28, 2025
Cathy Jo Flanigan, 72, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, in Sanford Hospice House, Fargo.
No services are scheduled for Cathy, at this time.
Robert D. Engelstad
Mar 27, 2025
Bob's Celebration of Life for will be livestreamed by following the link below.
Robert “Bob” Duane Engelstad passed away peacefully on a sunny Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on October 13, 1928, in Fargo, ND, to Lars M. Engelstad and Synneva (Gunderson) Engelstad, he spent his early years in Moorhead, MN, where he attended local schools...
Eleanor Irene Siggerud
Mar 21, 2025
The funeral service for Eleanor will be recorded and posted here for viewing.
Eleanor Siggerud, age 90, of Barnesville, MN, died on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Pelican Valley Care Center in Pelican Rapids, MN.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at St. James United Church of Christ in Barnesville with Rev. John Werner officiating. Burial will follow...