In Our Care

Rayo John Schulz
Nov 2, 2024
Rayo John Schulz, 68, died November 2, 2024, in Moorhead.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held on Monday, 12/16 at 10 AM at Fargo National Cemetery, Harwood, ND.
Hunter Briscoe
Nov 2, 2024
Hunter Lee Briscoe, born on May 19, 1991, in Helena, Montana, was a spirit who touched the lives of many throughout his journey. Raised in Moorhead, Minnesota, Hunter spent his childhood surrounded by the love of his parents, Brenda and Ricky Backlund, and later moved to Clarksville, Mississippi, where he graduated high school. His heart always found its way back...
Mavis Ordell Durensky
Nov 1, 2024
Mavis Durensky, age 94, of Barnesville, MN died on Friday, November 1, 2024 at ValleyCare and Rehab in Barnesville, MN.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville, MN with Father Todd Arends presiding. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Barnesville, MN.
Visitation will be from 5-7 PM, Tuesday...
David J. Hanson
Oct 31, 2024
David J. Hanson, 89, died Thursday, October 31, 2024, in his home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
David was born on August 10, 1935, in Minneapolis, MN, and raised by his adoptive parents, Walter and Jennie (Meling) Hanson in St. Cloud, MN. He played varsity basketball at St. Cloud Tech, graduating in 1953. He attended St....
Donald B. Holthe
Oct 30, 2024
Donald Byron Holthe was born on August 9, 1937, to Harold and Irene (Smith) Holthe in New Rockford, ND. He attended school in New Rockford where he played linebacker on the football team and the trombone in the band. He was in the graduating class of 1955.
He went on to start his four-year electrical apprenticeship and became a full fledged...
Gary B. Thrun
Oct 29, 2024
Gary B. Thrun, 78, Cavalier, ND, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in Wedgewood Manor, Cavalier, ND.
Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 9 AM at Fargo National Cemetery, Harwood, ND.
Heidi Ann Ackerson
Oct 29, 2024
Heidi Ann Rogers, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was born on May 19, 1970, in Moorhead, MN, to Larry and Janet (Johnson) Rogers. Her journey through life began with a foundation of faith as she was baptized and confirmed at St. James United Church of Christ. Growing up in Barnesville, she radiated joy and energy, participating in cheerleading...
Darlene I. Kallis
Oct 29, 2024
Darlene I. Kallis, 90, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, surrounded by family and under care of Hospice of The Red River Valley.
Darlene Inez Auch was born May 5, 1934, in Walker township, Hettinger County in North Dakota to Edward and Inez (Elhard) Auch. She grew up in North Dakota. Darlene’s family moved almost every year, so Darlene...
Bruce Wayne Yarber
Oct 27, 2024
Bruce Yarber, age 72, of Fargo, ND died on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Korsmo Funeral Service in Moorhead, MN with Rev. Taylor Johnson officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Moorhead American Legion and the Air Force Honor Guard.
Visitation will be held for...
Paul R. Henry
Oct 25, 2024
Paul R. Henry, 89, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, in SMP Health – St Catherine North, Fargo, ND.
Paul Randolph Henry Jr. was born January 16, 1935, the son of Paul R. and Fern (Edgington) Henry Sr., in Sedgwick, KS. Raised on a farm near Sedgwick, Paul graduated from Sedgwick High School in 1953, where he actively...
Louise R. Lee
Oct 19, 2024
Louise Rutheld Lee was born December 8, 1933, in Minneapolis, MN, to Joseph and Rutheld (Hanson) Anderson. Louise spent her youth in Minneapolis where she received her education.
She graduated from Patrick Henry High School and then attended The University of Minnesota. She became a dental assistant and worked for the same dentist in downtown Minneapolis in her younger years.
Louise was...
Shirley Mae Meehan
Oct 17, 2024
Shirley Mae Meehan, 82, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2024, in Bethany on University, Fargo.
A Graveside Service will be held for Shirley on Wednesday, October 23, at 1 PM in Moorhead Memorial Gardens.
Robert Aldrich Christie
Oct 15, 2024
Robert A. Christie, 85, Clitherall, MN, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in Sanford, Fargo, ND.
Private Family Services will be held.
Joan Carol Chenoweth
Oct 15, 2024
Joan Carol Chenoweth, 79, Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Essentia, Fargo, ND.
No services will be held at this time.
Elroy Norman Aipperspach
Oct 14, 2024
Elroy Norman Aipperspach was born on December 22, 1943, in Gackle, ND to Fred and Alitta (Kassman) Aipperspach. He grew up in the Fessenden area where he attended schools in Emerich and South Cottonwood. As a young teenager, he worked as a farmhand on neighboring farms. He also worked in the old-time service station pumping gas, washing windshields, checking tires...
Ralph E. Schellack
Oct 14, 2024
To view Ralph's Mass of Christian Burial, please follow this link to the church YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/live/BgHYexrMKQc?si=RXyedoM3xXFNG4xY
Ralph E. Schellack, 82, Moorhead, MN, formerly of Glyndon, MN, died after a short battle with cancer, on Monday, October 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Ralph was born on August 11, 1942, in Moorhead to Otto and Ella (Thom) Schellack. He grew...
Lance "Skip" E. Johnson II
Oct 12, 2024
Lance E. “Skip” Johnson II, 47, of Dilworth, MN, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, in his home.
Lance Eide Johnson II was born April 27, 1977, the son of Lance E. and Judy E. Johnson, in Moorhead, MN. He was raised in Dilworth where he was baptized at Dilworth Lutheran Church and attended school. During his high school years Lance...
Mark S. Kava
Oct 12, 2024
Mark Steven Kava graced the world with his vibrant presence from October 21, 1970, until his sudden passing on October 12, 2024. Born at St. Ansgar Hospital in Moorhead, Minnesota, he was the sixth of seven children to Edward “Duke” and Nancy Kava. He grew up on a farm in rural Wilkin County.
His early education began at Assumption Catholic School,...
Cenora J. Grivno
Oct 11, 2024
Cenora J. Grivno, 95, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, in SMP Health-St. Catherine South, Fargo, ND.
Cenora Javonne Grivno was born August 2, 1929, the daughter of Alfred and Esther (Olman) Olson, on the family farm near Faith, MN. She was raised on the family farm where she attended Faith County school and after receiving her education...
Anita L. Leiseth
Oct 8, 2024
To view Anita's funeral service livestream please visit the following link. https://www.youtube.com/live/uMioi49ZVSE?si=ISSXs9Fdhpp4HRFt
Anita L. Leiseth, 89, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Anita Louise Korb and her twin sister, Arlene, were born September 19, 1935, on the family farm near Calio, ND, the daughter of Leo and Eleanor (Hanggi) Korb. Growing up in a family of seven children, she...