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Leonard "Butch" Boone

Leonard "Butch" Boone

Feb 25, 2025

Leonard “Butch” Boone, age 78, of Barnesville, MN died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Monday, March 3, 2025, at Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville, MN with Father Todd Arends presiding. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Barnesville. 

Visitation will be held from 3-5 PM,...

Allen E. Bakkila

Allen E. Bakkila

Feb 22, 2025

Allen Elmer Bakkila, age 83, died on February 22, 2025 at Essentia Heath in Fargo, ND. Allen was born July 14,1941 in Moorhead, MN to Elmer & Fayette Bakkila. He grew up and attended school in Fargo.

Allen married Carol Gaylord in 1961, and together they made their home in Moorhead, MN, they had three children together Lori (Blair), James Bakkila...

Evelyn Klotz

Evelyn Klotz

Feb 22, 2025

Evelyn I. Klotz, 93, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Eventide on Eighth, Moorhead, surrounded by family. 

Evelyn Irene Nelson was born on January 5, 1932, in Fargo, ND, to Clara Nelson. She was raised in Fargo, where she attended and graduated from Fargo High School in 1950. Evelyn met and fell in love with Harry...

Floyd Joseph Phillips

Floyd Joseph Phillips

Feb 20, 2025

Floyd Joseph Phillips, Jr. was born on December 26, 1983, in Whidbey Island, WA. He was the son of Floyd Joseph and Evelyn Louise (Jarvis) Phillips. As a Navy family, his early years were spent traveling across various states until the age of 8 when he and his mother settled in Park Rapids, MN. Floyd inherited his mother’s musical talents,...

Josh Christy

Josh Christy

Feb 18, 2025

The Creator Almighty called Joshua David Christy home way too early on February 18, 2025. Born into a family artist farmstead near Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota, Joshua David Christy (aka, Josh) entered this world on June 28, 1981. 

During his childhood in the 1980s, Josh spent summers outdoors, exploring, playing in the sandbox, swaying on tire swings, fending off...

Mark C. Daniels

Mark C. Daniels

Feb 13, 2025

Mark C. Daniels, age 66, of Frazee, MN, died Thursday, February 13th at Frazee Care Center. Mark was born at St. John’s hospital in Fargo, ND on March 16th, 1958, to Roland and Lillian (Cullen) Daniels. He was baptized at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Moorhead. Due to Roland's career as an electrician, the family moved frequently. Mark attended 13...

Robert "Bob" R. Wambach Sr.

Robert "Bob" R. Wambach Sr.

Feb 12, 2025

Robert (Bob) R. Wambach Sr., 95, of Georgetown, MN, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in his home under the care of Ethos Hospice. 

Robert Roland Wambach was born March 25, 1929, the son Roland and Teresa (Kolsky) Wambach, on a farm in rural Argusville, ND. He lived with his family in rural Hawley, MN near Silver Lake before they settled...

Lisa Marie Ruppert

Lisa Marie Ruppert

Feb 9, 2025

Lisa Ruppert, age 62, of Kent, MN, formerly of Moorhead, MN, left us peacefully on February 9, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, after a short and courageous battle with lung cancer.

 Born on August 29, 1962, in Powers Lake, ND, to Douglas and Myrna (Running) Dihle, Lisa spent her formative years in Grand Island, Nebraska. She cherished her role as...

Vickie Reinking Brault

Vickie Reinking Brault

Feb 8, 2025

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Vickie Reinking Brault, who, after a courageous battle with cancer, was embraced by peace on February 8, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of her loving family at Sanford Fargo Hospice, ND. Her family extends a heartfelt thank you to the incredible staff at Sanford Hospice for their kindness...

Marc A. Holland

Marc A. Holland

Feb 6, 2025

Marc Allen Holland, 62, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, surrounded by family and friends, at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND.

Marc was born on December 20, 1962, to Herman and Gail (Chelstrom) Holland, in Moorhead, MN. He graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran High School in 1982, then attended the flight program at University of North Dakota. A year...

Jerome "Jerry" Littlefield

Jerome "Jerry" Littlefield

Feb 6, 2025

Jerome “Jerry” C. Littlefield, 75, Detroit Lakes, MN, died February 6, 2025, in Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Jerome Chester Littlefield was born December 18, 1949, in Fargo, ND, to Rodney and Verna (Schatz) Littlefield.

An alumnus of Fargo South High School, Jerry furthered his education by attending business college in Fargo, ultimately graduating with a degree in Hotel/Motel Management. This...

Gaye Hannestad

Gaye Hannestad

Feb 5, 2025

Gaye L. Hannestad, 70, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Ecumen Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Gaye Linda Tweiten was born on June 7, 1954, in Fargo, ND, to Grant and Oreal (Larson) Tweiten. Growing up in Fargo, Gaye was a proud graduate of Fargo South High School in 1972. She attended college in Wahpeton, ND, (NDSCS) where...

Billy Bruce Belden

Billy Bruce Belden

Feb 4, 2025

 Billy Bruce Belden passed away on February 4, 2025, in Moorhead , MN. He was born on January 1, 1921, in rural Fergus County Montana, to Clarke Belden and Luella (Heim) Belden.

Bill attended the Manly grade school through eighth grade and then went to Buffalo Montana High School, where he played basketball and graduated Valedictorian in 1938.

After graduation, he worked...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Packer

Jacqueline "Jackie" Packer

Feb 4, 2025

Jacqueline Irene (Alfstad) Packer, lovingly known as Jackie, was born on July 30, 1945, to Norman and Irene (Ellingson) Alfstad in Rolette, North Dakota. The family moved frequently during Jackie’s childhood, including years in Minot, Rapid City, Wilmar and Grand Forks before she graduated from high school in West Fargo in 1963. She continued her education at Joseph’s School of...

Helen J. Hoff

Helen J. Hoff

Feb 4, 2025

Helen Hoff, age 88, of Barnesville, MN, formerly of Minot, ND, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. 

A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Korsmo Funeral Service in Moorhead, with Pastor Jim Wilson officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. 

Graveside services will be 2:00...

Gail M. Dalen

Gail M. Dalen

Feb 2, 2025

Gail M. Dalen, 85, Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Ecumen Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes.

Gail Marie Dalen was born July 21, 1939, in Lake Park, MN, to Carl and Lousena (Reidberger) Knutson. 

She grew up on a farm near Hawley, MN, graduating from Lake Park High School. On January 25, 1969, Gail was united...

Cooper Rhys Bennett

Cooper Rhys Bennett

Jan 30, 2025

Cooper Rhys Bennett, infant son of Rachel Wentz and Joshua Bennett of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away January 30, 2025, in Essentia Health - St. Mary's Hospital, Detroit Lakes.  

Arrangements for Cooper are pending.  

(Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service of Moorhead, MN)   

Bernard Raymond Bates

Bernard Raymond Bates

Jan 30, 2025

Bernard Raymond Bates, a cherished member of our community, was born on July 4, 1942, in Wahpeton, ND, to Bertrum and Marcella (Schmidt) Bates. This day not only marked his birth but also set the stage for a life that would celebrate family, friendship, and a passion for life.

Growing up in Dilworth, MN, Bernie was a fun student who graduated...

Mary S. Davidson

Mary S. Davidson

Jan 30, 2025

To join Mary's family for her Celebration of Life Service, please click on the Livestream link below her obituary on this page.

Mary Sue Davidson, age 70, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, in Fargo, ND. Born on May 23, 1954, in Moorhead, MN, she was the beloved daughter of P.C. and Alair (Lindgren) Davidson and spent most of her...

Jan K. Flanery

Jan K. Flanery

Jan 25, 2025

Jan K. Flanery, 73, of Valley City, ND, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Eventide Linden Tree Circle, Moorhead. 

Jan Kathryn Bauer was born December 29, 1951, the third of nine children to Walter and Helen (Gant) Bauer, in Huron, SD. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Valley City, ND, and graduated from St. Catherine’s...