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Hazel Hamner

Hazel Hamner

Nov 27, 2017

Hazel Alvina Widness was born January 26, 1947, the daughter of Albert and Gladys (Bergrud) Widness, in Perham, MN. She passed away in her home in Moorhead, MN, on Monday, November 27, 2017, at seventy years of age. Hazel graduated from Perham High School in 1964, and then entered nursing school in Alexandria, MN, and graduated from the program in...

Jean A. Hohenstern

Jean A. Hohenstern

Nov 26, 2017

Jean Arlene (Polda) Hohenstern, 86, of Moorhead, MN, was granted her passage to heaven on Sunday, November 26, 2017. She passed away peacefully and was loved by all. Born April 23, 1931, in Liberty Grove Township, ND, Jean was the daughter of the late Edward and Lucy (Kadachka) Polda. Jean was one of six children and grew up on the...

Henry Lay

Henry Lay

Nov 26, 2017

Henry Lay, 87, of Moorhead, MN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 26, 2017, at Banner Hospital in Mesa, AZ. He was born in Mississippi on January 30, 1930, and lived there until he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Henry worked as a pipeline welder until taking a permanent job with NSP (Excel Energy) in...

Jerome Cole

Jerome Cole

Nov 26, 2017

Jerome L. Cole, 65, of Fargo, ND, died on Sunday, November 26, 2017, in his home. Jerome Lewis Cole was born October 1, 1952, the son of Suddarth and Fern (Hanson) Cole, in Moorhead, MN, where he was baptized in June of 1953. He was raised in Dilworth, MN, until the eighth grade when they moved to Pelican Rapids, MN....

Marvin C. Miller

Marvin C. Miller

Nov 20, 2017

Marvin C. Miller, 86, Fargo, ND, longtime owner/operator and mechanic of Marv's Auto Repair in Fargo, died Monday, November 20, 2017, in Elim Rehab and Care Center, Fargo. Service arrangements are pending.

Misha Marie Hanstine

Misha Marie Hanstine

Nov 16, 2017

Misha Marie Hanstine was born December 22, 1979, in Moorhead, MN, to Richard and Janice (Hilde) Hanstine. She was raised in the Perley and Halstad, MN, areas, and most recently made her home in Moorhead. Misha worked at Heartland Industries for a time and enjoyed her outings in the community with her friends at CCRI, especially her cooking classes. Misha...

Gladys Kirkeby

Gladys Kirkeby

Nov 13, 2017

Gladys Irene Jacobson, the thirteenth child of Soren and Anna (Larson) Jacobson, was born at home in rural Ulen, MN, June 18, 1924. She died peacefully, November 13, 2017, at the Ortonville Hospital, in Ortonville, MN, with her immediate family by her side. Following two recent hospitalizations for heart issues as well as pneumonia, Gladys and her family made the...

Mildred "Milly” Morken Bevre

Mildred "Milly” Morken Bevre

Nov 10, 2017

Mildred "Milly" Morken Bevre, 88, passed away peacefully in Centennial, Colorado, on Friday, November 10, 2017. Milly was born May 5, 1929, and grew up the cherished only child of Gladys (Stach) and Norton Edlund, in Wolverton, MN. After graduating from Wolverton High School, she attended Fargo Business College, and worked at Royal Jewelers in Fargo, ND. On June 18,...

Helen Biesterfeld

Helen Biesterfeld

Nov 8, 2017

Helen Marie Baron was born October 19, 1950, in Moorhead, MN, to Raymond and Violet (Wahl) Baron. She graduated from Fargo South High School in 1968. Helen worked at Highway Host in Fargo, ND, where she met her husband, Donald Biesterfeld. They were married on July 3, 1970, and they made their home in Fargo. Helen worked at St. Luke's...

Marion J. Israelson

Marion J. Israelson

Nov 8, 2017

Marion J. Israelson, 94, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Wolverton, MN, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017, in Eventide on Eighth, Moorhead. Marion Joanne Knutson, daughter of Ole and Emma (Granholt) Knutson was born in Christine, ND, on Nov. 5, 1923. She grew up and received her education in Christine. On June 28, 1947, she was married to Quentin H. Israelson,...

Donna Feken

Donna Feken

Nov 7, 2017

Donna Bernice Feken was born April 4, 1947, to Phillip and Dorothy (Green) Myhra, in Fargo, ND. She attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Sabin, MN, where she was baptized and confirmed. She graduated from Marshall (MN) High School in 1965. Donna began work at Northwestern Bell, as a telephone operator, at sixteen years of age, in Fargo, ND. She was...

David R. Reed

David R. Reed

Nov 5, 2017

David R. Reed, 82, of Moorhead, MN, died on Sunday, November 5, 2017, in Rosewood on Broadway, Fargo, ND, from complications of Parkinson's Disease. David was born in Willmar, MN, on June 13, 1935, to Mark and Mildred (Westerberg) Reed. He grew up on the family farm near Raymond, MN. After graduating from Raymond High School, Dave worked for Mobil...

Robert A. Hanson

Robert A. Hanson

Nov 3, 2017

Robert Alden Hanson, age 83, Moorhead, MN, died Friday, November 3, 2017 in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Robert, the son of Helmer and Myrtle (Bulson) Hanson, was born in Carrington, ND, on July 5, 1934. As a small child, he lived with his family in Carrington and in Twin Valley, MN. In 1944, they moved to Moorhead, where Robert...

Lyle Kjesbo

Lyle Kjesbo

Nov 3, 2017

Lyle E. Kjesbo passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2017, at the age of 72 years, at his home in Shakopee, MN. Lyle will be remembered fondly by his family and friends for his fun loving spirit, sense of humor, and his faith in the Lord Jesus. Lyle Emmons Kjesbo was born on February 22, 1945 to Talmer and...

Rachel A. Farnsworth

Rachel A. Farnsworth

Nov 2, 2017

Rachel Anne Farnsworth, age 36, was healed forever from her 4-month battle with cancer and entered the full presence of Jesus her Savior on November 2, 2017, at her home in Lino Lakes, MN, surrounded by family. Rachel was born in Fargo, ND on November 6, 1980, the second of five daughters born to Richard Jr and Ruth (Christopherson) Clarens....

Carol Footitt

Carol Footitt

Nov 1, 2017

Carol Footitt, 67, of Fargo, ND, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, in St. Catherine's Living Center in Wahpeton, ND. Carol Ann Lizotte was born October 3, 1950, the daughter of Louis and Pearl Lizotte, in Moorhead, MN. She was raised in Moorhead and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1968. On November 8, 1968, Carol was united in marriage...

Mary Lynn Holthe

Mary Lynn Holthe

Oct 31, 2017

Mary Lynn Holthe was born October 15, 1941, to Rollo and Cora (Winjum) Lewis. She was born and raised in Fargo, ND, the fifth of nine children. Mary married Don Holthe on March 11, 1961. Their journey together started in Fargo, and it took them to several places throughout Minnesota, returning to Moorhead in 1971, where they lived for the...

Elaine A. Adsero

Elaine A. Adsero

Oct 29, 2017

Elaine Adsero, 92, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017, at Eventide Fargo, after a short battle with lymphoma. Elaine Albertine Poss was born at her home, by a midwife, on September 1, 1925, in Vergas, MN. She was the daughter of Fred and Erna (Thom) Poss. Elaine grew up on the family farm with her three...

Thomas R. Brown

Thomas R. Brown

Oct 27, 2017

Thomas R. Brown, 68, of Moorhead, MN, died on Friday, October 27, 2017, in his home. Tom was born January 26, 1949, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Recher) Brown in Park Rapids, MN. He had an idyllic childhood growing up with the river, the woods and wonderful friends. From football games on the frozen river to building forts in...

Carl Aamold Jr.

Carl Aamold Jr.

Oct 24, 2017

Carl L. Aamold Jr.Carl Ludvig Aamold Jr. was born August 23, 1928, in Portland, ND, to Carl Sr. and Berthaline (Johnson) Aamold. Carl was raised in Portland where he received his education. He worked for area farmers in his younger years. Carl married Adeline J. Oien on July 23, 1947, in East Grand Forks, MN, and they made their home...