In Our Care
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Muriel A. Frisco
Apr 12, 2019
Muriel Frisco, 89, of Dilworth, MN, was welcomed into heaven and the arms of her husband on April 12, 2019. She passed peacefully under the care of Hospice and her loving family while in her home at Serenity Assisted Living. Muriel was born June 22, 1929, to Albin G. and Myrtle (Carlsrud) Durling at St. John's Hospital in Fargo. She...
Shirley Ann Endersbee
Apr 12, 2019
Shirley Ann Orser was born March 12, 1926, in Colgate, ND, to Loyd and Anna (Moen) Orser. Shirley was raised in Colgate where she graduated from high school in 1944. She continued her nurse training in the Nurse Cadet Corps at St. John's Hospital, Fargo, ND. Shirley married Arthur "Mike" Endersbee on June 11, 1950, in Colgate, and they made...
Elaine B. Peterson
Apr 3, 2019
WEATHER NOTIFICATION: due to weather conditions, the funeral for Leone has been rescheduled to Friday, April 26, 2018,, at 2 PM, in Kormso Funeral Chapel, Moorhead. Elaine Beverly Peterson was born on Thursday, September 2, 1937, in St. Luke's Hospital, Fargo, ND. Her parents were Hazel and Wallace Peterson of Glyndon, MN. Elaine was their first child. The labor and...
Myrtle "Donna" Thielbar
Apr 1, 2019
Donna Thielbar, 83, of Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully Monday, April 1, 2019, in Halstad Living Center, Halstad, MN. Myrtle Donna Mae Eide was born December 24, 1935, to Melvin and Bessie Eide, at home in Crystal, ND. While growing up, she was a caregiver for many of the families in the area and also looked after her younger siblings...