In Our Care
Lyla C. Jesser
Oct 11, 2020
Lyla Deibert Jesser died peacefully on October 11, 2020, in Eventide on Eighth, Moorhead, MN, at the age of 88. Lyla Charlotte Deibert was born August 5, 1932, in Herreid, SD. Following her graduation from high school, Lyla attended nursing school in Bismarck, ND, and was subsequently certified as a Registered Nurse. Lyla then worked at the Bismarck Hospital where...
Dorothy A. Miller
Oct 8, 2020
Dorothy Ann Miller, 94, Maplewood, MN, formerly of Moorhead, MN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2020, with family present. Dorothy Ann Miller, daughter of Ferdinand and Anna (Gruhl) Meier, was born in South St. Paul, MN, on May 1, 1926. She grew up on a farm near Hawley, MN. On June 29, 1952, Dorothy...
Gerhardt O. Anderson
Oct 8, 2020
Gerhardt "Andy" Anderson, 87, Moorhead, MN, died Oct 8th, 2020, in Sanford on Broadway, Fargo, ND. Gerhardt Orline Anderson was born September 13, 1933, in Galesburg, ND, to Herman and Lena (Rustad) Anderson. He grew up and attended school in Galesburg. On November 3rd, 1956, he was united in marriage to Audrey Cook in Baker, MN. They established their first...
Frances E. Finger
Oct 6, 2020
Frances E. Finger was born June 5, 1928, in Averill, MN, the third of five children, to Hjalmer and Gina (Korum) Anderson. In her teen years, Fran and her sister, Virginia, worked at the Fairmont Creamery in Moorhead, MN, processing eggs for the war effort. After the war she met Venoie "Laddie" Lattimore at the Merry-Go-Round Club in Sabin, MN....
Sidney Engelstad
Oct 5, 2020
On Monday, October 5, 2020, Sidney Engelstad, 97, loving husband and father of 3 children passed away at the Veterans Nursing Home in Fergus Falls, MN. Sid was born on April 8, 1923, to Lars and Synneva (Gunderson) Engelstad in Thief River Falls. He grew up in Moorhead, MN and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1941 and attended Concordia...
Helen C. Krabbenhoft
Oct 2, 2020
Helen C. Krabbenhoft, 95, of Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2020, at Eventide on Eighth, Moohead under the care of Hospice of Red River Valley. Helen Caroline Leiseth was born on January 10, 1925, to Olaus and Hilda (Olson) Leiseth on the family farm near Rustad, MN. Helen was the third of six children. Helen frequently...
Gregory A. Hahn
Oct 1, 2020
Gregory Allen Hahn was born March 25, 1951, in Fargo, ND. He graduated from Moorhead High School in 1969. On September 25, 1971, he married Debra Jury and they had three children, Gregory "Charlie" (Kari), Eric (Monica), and Elena Hahn. Greg began his career as a jeweler in 1970 at Royal Jewelers in Fargo, where he was well known for...
Dorothy L. Holte
Sep 26, 2020
Dorothy L. Holte, age 90, of Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, September 26, 2020, in Sanford Hospital on Broadway, Fargo, ND. Dorothy LuVerne Wilkens, the daughter of William and Olga (Forthun) Wilkens, was born in Ada, MN, on March 22, 1930. She grew up in the Ada area on the family farm and graduated from high school in Ada. On December...
Robert Ellis
Sep 25, 2020
Robert G. Ellis, 89, of Moorhead, MN, died on Friday, September 25, 2020, in Lilac Homes, Dilworth, MN. Robert George Ellis was born July 31, 1931, the son of George and Helen (Stoen) Ellis, in Detroit Lakes, MN. He was raised in Detroit Lakes where he attended school. Robert then served in the U.S. Air Force. He lived in Ohio...
David A. Weatherly
Sep 25, 2020
David A. Weatherly, 58, Moorhead, MN, died Friday, September 25, 2020, in his residence. No Services will be held.
Esther M. Tang
Sep 24, 2020
Esther M. Tang, 83, Fargo, ND, died Thursday, September 24, 2020, in Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Esther Marlys Haugen was born at her family home on August 28, 1937, in Harwood, ND, to Kristian and Bertha (Johnson) Haugen. She attended elementary school in Harwood and high school at Moorhead State College Campus School. Esther graduated a "Baby Dragon" in 1955....
John C. Rott
Sep 24, 2020
John C. Rott, 70, of Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, September 24, 2020, in Bethany Retirement Living on University, Fargo, ND, under the care of Bethany Staff and Hospice of the Red River Valley, with family members by his side. John Cole Rott was born December 1, 1949, the son of Glen and Alice (Donahue) Rott, in Fargo. He grew up...
Alice D. Frankhauser
Sep 22, 2020
Alice D. Frankhauser, 92, West Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, September 22, 2020, in Kinder Care Assisted Living, West Fargo. Alice Delores Oster was born September 8, 1928, on the family farm in Anamoose, ND, one of six children to Louie and Katie (Schwaderer) Oster. On September 8, 1946, Alice was united in marriage to Joseph Frankhauser. They spent much of...
David L.Colemer Jr.
Sep 21, 2020
David L. Colemer Jr., 50, Moorhead, MN, died unexpectedly, Monday, September 21, 2020, at Essentia Hospital, Fargo, ND. David Leroy Colemer Jr. was born April 22, 1970 in Hibbing, MN, to David and Marge (Dropps) Colemer. He attended school in Chisholm, MN, graduating in 1988 from Chisholm High School. After school he enlisted in the Army National Guard. David proudly...
Ann Marie Hovdestad
Sep 17, 2020
Ann M. Hovdestad, 93, died Thursday, September 17, 2020, from complications following surgery, at Sanford South University Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Ann, daughter of Joseph and Isabella (Zabielski) Prosby Sr., was born July 17, 1927, in rural Morken Township near Felton, MN. After the early death of her mother in 1931, she and her brother stayed with Zabielski relatives...
Lisa Breiland
Sep 16, 2020
Lisa Kay Breiland was born April 22, 1961, in Moorhead, MN, to Larry and Barbara (Edwards) Breiland. Lisa lived her entire life in the Fargo-Moorhead area. She graduated from Fargo South High School and Moorhead State University, where she earned her teaching degree in Phy. Ed, Health and Coaching. Lisa won numerous awards for her athletic abilities and coaching. Her...
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...