In Our Care
Valeria "Val" M. Nicklay
Sep 11, 2020
Valeria "Val" M. Nicklay, 79, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, in her home from natural causes. Valeria Marie Krenzel was born December 14, 1940, in Orrin ND, the daughter of Isidor and Walburga Krenzel. Val grew up in Fargo, ND, and met her future husband Ronald J. Nicklay while cruising Broadway. On September 3, 1960, she...
Caroline A. Thorson
Sep 2, 2020
Caroline Ann Chrissis was born February 18, 1928, in Dilworth, MN, to Andrew and Margaret (Erdman) Chrissis. Caroline attended Dilworth High School. She worked two summers at Fairmont Creamery, Moorhead, MN, where she met her husband-to-be, Gordon R. Thorson. On September 25, 1945, they married in Moorhead and they had three children. Caroline died Wednesday, September 2, 2020, in Sanford...
Duane G. Bailey
Sep 1, 2020
Duane Guy Bailey was born June 18, 1926, in Osmond, NE, to Guy and Eva (Elsberry) Bailey. Duane was employed with J.I. Case Company for forty-three years, when he retired in 1988. Duane served in the US Navy Air Corp during WWII. He was very proud of his service to his country. He was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church...
Louise A. Nettleton
Aug 30, 2020
Louise Alvina Nettleton, 92, Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Sanford on Broadway, Fargo, ND. Louise was born December 3, 1927, in Bemidji, MN. After high school she attended college at Bemidji State University, graduating as valedictorian of her class, receiving her master's degree in education. In 1956, Louise was united in marriage to John Nettleton. John and...
Margaret L. Ystebo
Aug 30, 2020
Margaret Louise Smart Ystebo, 88, of Fargo, ND, (formerly of Hillsboro, ND, and Hendrum, MN), passed away peacefully on August 30, 2020, at the Benedictine Living Community, Ada, MN. Margaret Scherfenberg was born on March 28, 1932, to Frank and Alice (Landro) Scherfenberg on the family farm near Hendrum. She graduated from Hendrum High School in 1950. Margaret married Duane...
Michelle D. Marko
Aug 24, 2020
Michelle Dawn Marko, 49, of Moorhead, MN, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, August 24, 2020. Michelle was born to Judith (Koreltz) and William J. Marko on the beautiful spring day of May 11, 1971, in Virginia, MN. She graduated from Duluth (MN) East High School in 1989, already joyful with a love for nature and family. Michelle...
Enson Lee Maattala
Aug 21, 2020
Enson Lee Maattala was welcomed into the arms of his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on August 21, 2020. Enson was born to Leo and Aurlette (Axeness) Maattala on July 28, 1947. He attended Moorhead (MN) State College Campus High School and graduated 1965 Valedictorian class of the Baby Dragons. While a student, he played clarinet in the band, participated...
Richard C. Evanson
Aug 20, 2020
Richard C. "Rick" Evanson, 62, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, in St. Francis Medical Center, Breckenridge, MN. Richard Carl Evanson was born April 8, 1958, in Fargo, ND, the son of Richard D. and Karen (Arnseth) Evanson. He was raised in Moorhead where he attended school and played hockey for the Moorhead Spuds. In 1976, he...
Marvin Van Zante
Aug 20, 2020
Marvin Russel Van Zante was born November 7, 1927, to Henry and Adriana (Grandia) Van Zante in Eddyville, IA, where he was raised on the Van Zante farm homestead. He was the youngest of ten children and their family and relatives attended the Dutch Reformed church in Eddyville. Marvin graduated from Eddyville high school in 1945, and attended Central University...
Dustin "Dusty" Sandness
Aug 18, 2020
Dustin "Dusty" Sandness was born May 18, 1977, in Fargo, ND, and died Tuesday, August 18, 2020, in his Fargo home, at forty-three years of age. Dusty worked as a cook and chef at numerous restaurants in the Fargo area most of his life. A Life Celebration Service will be Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 10 AM, in Korsmo Funeral...
Mark L. Kreps
Aug 18, 2020
Mark Kreps, Vice President of Agricultural Sales for RDO Equipment, devoted father and husband, died tragically Tuesday. He was 54. Mark, born on December 2, 1965, in Fargo, ND, was a lifelong resident of the Fargo-Moorhead area. A graduate of Moorhead High School's class of 1984, Mark briefly attended Moorhead State University before the incredible energy and passion that defined...
Ardell Wold
Aug 14, 2020
Ardell Wold, age 71, of Felton, MN, died on Friday, August 14, 2020, in her home in Felton, surrounded by her family, and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Ardell Ilene Slininger, daughter of Russell and Lorraine (Benesch) Slininger, was born in Ada, MN, on Jan. 28, 1949. She grew up on the family farm near...
William Walkup
Aug 14, 2020
William H. "Bill" Walkup, 82, of Dilworth, MN, died Friday, August 14, 2020, in his home with is wife and sons by his side. Bill was born a middle child of nine on October 30, 1937, the son of LaVelle Hoyt and Ruby (Lindbloom) Walkup, in Staples, MN. He grew up on a farm near Fergus Falls, MN. Bill had...
Sharon M. Rein
Aug 14, 2020
Sharon M. Rein, 57, of Moorhead, MN, died Friday, August 14, 2020, in her home under the care of Sanford Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Sharon Marie Klinkhammer was born October 21, 1962, the daughter of Gerald and Theresa (Klein) Klinkhammer in Fosston, MN. She grew up on a farm near Beaulieu, MN, and loved to be outside working...
Dagney Frederiksen
Aug 12, 2020
Dagney D. Frederiksen, 80, of Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020, in Eventide on Eighth, Moorhead, where she had been a resident since January of this year. Dagney Austad was born in Thief River Falls, MN, on July 1, 1940. As a young lady she moved to St. Paul, MN. She had been married to Oscar Frederikson. In 2014,...
Christopher Staszko
Aug 9, 2020
Christopher P. Staszko, 65, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on August 9, 2020. Chris was the son of Lois and Edward Staszko. He was born, raised, and educated in Fargo, ND. In 1978 he married Joan Zitzow. Together they had two children, Paul and Katherine. In 1995, Chris married Mary Gramlich. Together Chris and Mary have had four cats, Cleo,...
Linda J. Magnuson
Aug 6, 2020
Linda J. Magnuson, 75, of Fargo, ND, died Thursday, August 6, 2020, in her home. Linda Joann Anderson was born January 25, 1945, the daughter of Joe M. and Ethel (Moe) Anderson in Fargo. She was raised on the family farm at Perley, MN, where she attended elementary school. In 1963, she graduated from Hendrum (MN) High School and during...
Lorraine J. Oliver
Aug 4, 2020
Lorraine J. Oliver, of Glenwood, MN, formerly of Moorhead, Minnesota, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at the age of 97. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020. at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Moorhead, Minnesota with Rev. Randy Chrissis officiating. Lorraine J. (Helgeson) Oliver was born and raised on her family's...
Robert J. LaRoque
Aug 4, 2020
Robert J. LaRoque, 64, Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his residence in Fargo. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 10:30AM in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Fargo. Interment will be in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Fargo. Cemetery Details Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery 1502 32nd Ave N. Fargo, ND 58105
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Kenneth D. Miller
Aug 2, 2020
Kenneth Dale Miller, the son of Earl K. and Virginia (Davis) Miller, was born in Jamestown, ND, on February 19, 1955. He grew up with his family in North Dakota, and graduated from Minot High school in 1975. In 1975 Kenny moved to Ulen, Minnesota with his family. Earl Miller was the Chief of Police in Ulen for 20 years....