In Our Care

Hazel E. Bakken

Hazel E. Bakken

May 25, 2019

Hazel Elvina Bakken was born June 11, 1942, in Sharon, ND, to Clarence and Selma (Petterson) Erickson. The family moved to White Earth, ND, and then to Grafton, ND, where she attended grade school. The next move was to Moorhead, MN, where she graduated from high school. She then attended Josef's School of Hair Design. Hazel worked in a beauty...

Connie Holmen

Connie Holmen

May 20, 2019

Constance Eva Holmen, 63, of West Fargo, ND, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 20, 2019. She passed peacefully right before midnight from a large brain bleed. Connie was born June 23, 1955, in Fargo, ND. She was the daughter of Edwin and Edythe (Enget) Holmen of Horace, ND. She attended school in Horace...

Jon P. Lundborg

Jon P. Lundborg

May 13, 2019

Jonathan P. Lundborg, 62, of Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, May 13, 2019. Jon was born August 10, 1956, to Robert and Nancy (Haverick) Lundborg, in Montevideo, MN. He was raised in Milan, MN, graduating from Milan High School. After graduation Jon served in the U.S. Army. He was honorably discharged and moved to Moorhead,...

Elouise May Brendemuhl

Elouise May Brendemuhl

May 12, 2019

Elouise May Lovelace, the daughter of Earl and Alma (Henslin) Lovelace, was born in Fargo, ND, on December 29, 1924. On August 8, 1944, Elouise was married to Leland "Bud" Brendemuhl, in St. Paul, MN. Bud and Elouise lived for many years in Moorhead, MN, where Elouise was very active in the community. Her husband, Bud, died on August 7,...

Dorothy M. Larson

Dorothy M. Larson

May 12, 2019

Dorothy May Erickson was born May 4, 1928, in Crookston, MN, to Edward and Margaret (Tweten) Erickson. She was the youngest of 4 children. She grew up on a farm in the Fisher, MN, area and attended Fisher public school, graduating in 1945. In describing her childhood, she talked of holidays with family, playing with her older brother Earl, attending...

BobbiJo Garcia

BobbiJo Garcia

May 11, 2019

On May 11, 2019, we lost our beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, wife, and friend, BobbiJo Garcia. BobbiJo is survived by her father, Henry (Hank) Duursma; children, Samantha, Austin, Alyssa, and Brenden Garcia; grandchildren, Nycki and Airyck Garcia; husband, Stephen Garcia; brother-in-law, Kelly Gracia; mother-in-law, Ruth Garcia; brothers, Mike, Bill, and Alan Duursma; and sister, Sheila Erickson. BobbiJo was preceded in...

Tom J. Tepley

Tom J. Tepley

May 10, 2019

Thomas James Tepley was born 8/29/1953 to parents James Tepley and Dorothy Steuven. As a young boy he went to live with his grandparents Cletus Tepley and Catherine Barnes along with his brothers John and Bill. He graduated from Pipestone High School in 1971 and attended Moorhead State University to study art. Tom was an entrepreneur all of his life....

Carol M. Harstad

Carol M. Harstad

May 3, 2019

Carol M. Harstad, 81, Dilworth, MN, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019, at Bethany on University, Fargo, ND, with family at her bedside. Mom was born Carol Marie Erickson on November 29, 1937, to Oscar and Selma (Westlund) Erickson in Lake Park, MN. She was the youngest of six children. Mom loved telling stories about growing up on her family...

Elizabeth Lee

Elizabeth Lee

May 3, 2019

Marian Elizabeth Lee, age 101 (101 years, 5 months), died peacefully on May 3, 2019, in Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND, with family at her side. Elizabeth was born on November 18, 1917, to Martin and Mathilda Lee at Dickinson, ND. As a young woman, Elizabeth moved to New York, NY, where she worked in the maid service area for a...

A.P. "Pat" Wagner

A.P. "Pat" Wagner

May 2, 2019

A.P. "Pat" Wagner, 91, of Fargo, ND, died Thursday, May 2, 2019, in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo. Avalo Pat Wagner was born September 30, 1927, to Ralph and Bessie (Chadduck) Wagner in Jamestown, ND. He attended school in Jamestown through the 8th Grade. On September 18, 1945, Pat enlisted in the Navy and was honorably discharged on August 19, 1946....

Marilyn M. Kastet

Marilyn M. Kastet

May 1, 2019

Marilyn M. Kastet, 85, of Moorhead, MN, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in Eventide on Eighth, Moorhead. Marilyn Marie Nehk was born September 2, 1933, the daughter of Louis and Esther (Chell) Nehk, in rural Fergus Falls, MN. She was raised there and graduated from high school in Fergus Falls. On April 11, 1959, Marilyn was united in marriage...

Jeanne M. Walker

Jeanne M. Walker

Apr 30, 2019

Jeanne M. Walker, Age 79, of Moorhead, MN, after a determined, steadfast struggle with cancer - showing so much strength and grace - passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Jeanne Marie Thompson was born on September 19, 1939, the daughter of Frank W. Thompson, Sr. and Adeline...

Randy D. Long

Randy D. Long

Apr 29, 2019

Randy Long, 61, Parshall, ND, formerly of Moorhead, died Monday, April 29, 2019 in his home. Randy Dean Long was born July 12, 1957 in Anoka, MN and later moved with his family to Moorhead. He attended Moorhead Public Schools, graduating in 1975. His passion was wrestling, and he was very competitive throughout his high school career. He continued his...

Rev. Gordon N. Berntson

Rev. Gordon N. Berntson

Apr 25, 2019

Rev. Gordon N. Berntson, 93, of Fargo, ND, died on Thursday, April 25, 2019, surrounded by family, in Edgewood Vista, Fargo. Gordon Nels Berntson was born June 23, 1925, the son of George and Bertha (Aune) Berntson, on the family farm, Silvesta Township, rural Adams, ND. He was raised there and graduated from Adams High School in 1943. He then...

Selvin "Sel" Nygard Jr.

Selvin "Sel" Nygard Jr.

Apr 17, 2019

Selvin "Sel" Lars Nygard, Jr. 86, son of Selvin and Elizabeth (Sigette) Nygard, was born April 23, 1932, in McVille, ND, and died Wednesday, April 17, 2019, under the wonderful care of Hospice of the Red River Valley and the staff at Ecumen Evergreens in Moorhead, MN. Selvin graduated from McVille High School and later joined the US Air Force...

Flora B. Wright

Flora B. Wright

Apr 14, 2019

Flora B. Wright, 89, of Moorhead, MN, died on Sunday, April 14, 2019, in her home. Florabelle Wagner was born July 1, 1929, in Moorhead, the daughter of Richard and Minnie (Wethern) Wagner. She was raised in Moorhead where she attended school. Flora then moved out to Montana where she worked as a nanny and housekeeper for a few years...

Annette Selcer

Annette Selcer

Apr 13, 2019

Annette Selcer, 86, of Fargo, ND, died on Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Elim Rehab and Care Center, Fargo. No services are planned for Annette at this time. Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery, Fargo, later in the spring. A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available. (Korsmo Funeral Service, Moorhead, MN) Cemetery Details Riverside Cemetery, Fargo...

Laura Schrom

Laura Schrom

Apr 13, 2019

Laura Jean Schrom, age 94, passed into heaven on April 13, 2019, at Serenity Assisted Living in Dilworth, MN. Laura Jean Nielsen was born on March 17, 1925, in Baltic, SD, to Axel and Marguerite (Eaton) Nielsen. She grew up in Wolverton, MN, where her family owned the local creamery. Laura graduated from Wolverton High School in 1943 and became...

Geneva A. Plummer

Geneva A. Plummer

Apr 13, 2019

Geneva A. Kuehl was born October 4, 1929, in Glyndon, MN, the daughter of Hans and Millie (Buth) Kuehl. Geneva was raised in the Glyndon area and attended school in Glyndon as well as Moorhead, MN. In the early 1940s, she worked at Cass-Clay Creamery. On May 28, 1949, Geneva was united in marriage to Edwin "Ed" Plummer, at St....

Gudrun H. Harstad

Gudrun H. Harstad

Apr 13, 2019

Gudrun Helene Harstad, a long-time resident of Mayville, ND, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Luther Memorial Home, Mayville, at the age of 94. Gudrun was born in Mayville, on June 6, 1924, to Ole and Helen (Akre) Harstad. She was raised on a farm just south of town. She attended Mayville High School and graduated from St....