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Jack Frenette

Jack Frenette

Feb 4, 2016

Jack C. Frenette, 88, Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, February 4, 2016, in Eventide on Eighth, Moorhead. Jack Curtis Frenette was born June 16, 1927, to Percy and Sarah (Stirwalt) Frenette in Fargo, ND. He grew up in Fargo and graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1945. He began working with his father during high school at Dakota Electric Construction....

Karl Helfter

Karl Helfter

Feb 1, 2016

Karl Helfter, 45, of Fargo, ND, died Monday, February 1, 2016 in his parent's home under the care of hospice, surrounded by his family. Karl Joseph Helfter was born December 3, 1970, the son of Mark and Hella (Dietrich) Helfter, in Fargo. He was raised in Fargo and graduated from Fargo North High School in 1992. He lived in Fargo...

Fred Ystebo

Fred Ystebo

Jan 31, 2016

Our dear father, Fred Ystebo, 57, of Moorhead, MN, passed from this life on January 31, 2016. Fred was born July 14, 1958, to Stuart and LaVerna (Vig) Ystebo in Fargo, ND. He graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy (Class of ‘76) where he made lifelong friends and met Julie Strand. Fred and Julie married March 7, 1981, at Grace LB...

Clara Hedin

Clara Hedin

Jan 28, 2016

Clara Hedin, age 88, of Moorhead, MN, died Thursday evening. January 28, 2016, in Eventide on Eighth, Moorhead. She will be missed by so many people as she touched many lives. Her personality was so spunky and she was always a lot of fun to be around. Clara was born on August 12, 1927, in Hague Township, near Strasburg ND,...

Valorayne "Chris" Frantsvog

Valorayne "Chris" Frantsvog

Jan 28, 2016

Valorayne Frantsvog, known to her friends as Chris, died Thursday, January 28, 2016, in Eventide on Eighth, Moorhead, MN, at the age of 81. Valorayne Edith Christianson, daughter of Roy and Leone (Johnson) Christianson was born February 14, 1934, in Kenmare, ND. She grew up in Kenaston, ND, and Pollock, SD, where she graduated from high school. As a young...

Dale O. Hooey

Dale O. Hooey

Jan 27, 2016

Dale O. Hooey, 67, Dilworth, MN, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at his home. Dale was born January 14, 1949, in Wichita, KS. He grew up in Grand Forks, ND, and lived the majority of his life in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Dale served in the Veterans Affairs Offices for thirty-two years. Dale is survived by his son, Troy (Mara...

Karen Gustafson

Karen Gustafson

Jan 27, 2016

.Karen G. Gustafson, 61, passed away Wednesday evening, January 27, 2016, at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD, after a short but strong battle with cancer. Karen was born June 20, 1954, in Moorhead, MN. She lived the rest of her life in various Midwest locations. Karen is survived by her mother, Beverly Hoss; daughter, Jade Amy (Corey) Knutson; two...

Henrietta Strandjord

Henrietta Strandjord

Jan 27, 2016

Henrietta Strandjord, 85, of Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016, in Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. She was born November 2, 1930 on the family farm near Wilton, ND. Her parents, Groes and Johanna Broste, emigrated from Denmark and homesteaded just north of Bismarck, ND. Henrietta grew up during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl years, and had many...

Warren Bettenhausen

Warren Bettenhausen

Jan 27, 2016

Warren J. Bettenhausen Sr., 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at his home in Fargo, ND. Warren was born September 26, 1925, in Wishek, ND. He grew up on the family farm near Wishek with his 16 siblings. He served in the 101st Airborne Division in Europe during World War II, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge....

Leonard Wagner

Leonard Wagner

Jan 26, 2016

Leonard Andrew Wagner quietly passed into eternity, in peace with the Lord, on January 26, 2016, at Eventide on Eighth, Moorhead, MN, at ninety years of age. Leonard was born in Tintah, MN, on May 11, 1925, to Nick and Mary (Koltes-Watry) Wagner as the youngest of their seven children. Leonard grew up in Donnelly, MN, where he helped on...

Marcia Christiansen

Marcia Christiansen

Jan 24, 2016

Marcia A. Christiansen, 66, of Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Ecumen Detroit Lakes, MN. She was born December 10, 1949, in Willmar, MN, to Alma (Tollefson) and Richard Thorson. She grew up in Belgrade, MN, an only child, but she spent a considerable amount of time with her extended family and twenty-four first cousins, all of whom...

Georgia Taylor

Georgia Taylor

Jan 21, 2016

Georgia Taylor, 90, Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, in her home. Georgia was born on a farm near Georgetown, MN, on March 24, 1925. She was one of ten children born to George and Mary (Wambach) Dalen. Georgia graduated from Hendrum (MN) High School. On May 8, 1948, Georgia married Merle Taylor. Prior to their marriage, Georgia worked...

Mary L. Melheim

Mary L. Melheim

Jan 21, 2016

Mary Lorraine Melheim, 87, Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at ManorCare Health Services, Fargo, ND. A memorial service was held at Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead, with Rev's. Kathy and Matt Valan. Mary graduated from St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, and went on to teach and guide multiple generations of children at Carl Ben Eilson Elementary...

June Gustavson

June Gustavson

Jan 20, 2016

June M. Gustavson, 97, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016, after a long and full life, at her home,surrounded by her loving family. June was born in Kandiyohi County as the first child to Junior and Lillian (Nelson) Johnson. As the older sister to three brothers, she grew up on the family farm. She went to business school and...

Evelyn DeJong

Evelyn DeJong

Jan 17, 2016

Evelyn DeJong, 96, Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, January 17, 2016, in Eventide on Eighth, Moorhead. Evelyn Marie Ledeboer was born April 1, 1919, in Prinsburg, MN, to Mary and Garritt Ledeboer. She was the oldest of eleven siblings and she shared many great stories of growing up in such a big family. On September 10, 1937, Evelyn married Eli DeJong...

Olga Ostrem

Olga Ostrem

Jan 16, 2016

Olga B. Ostrem, 97, Roseville, MN, formerly of Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, January 16, 2016, in St. John's Hospital, Maplewood, MN. Olga Beatrice Anderson was born May 19, 1918, to Hans Theodore and Andrina Anderson on her family farm near Bisbee, ND. She attended Johnson School, a one room school house near their farm, through eighth grade. She graduated from...

Janet Herding

Janet Herding

Jan 15, 2016

Janet Herding, 74, Paradise Valley, AZ, formerly of Moorhead, MN, died Friday, January 15, 2016, in Paradise Valley, AZ. Janet Rae Brodigan was born June 10, 1941, in Breckenridge, MN, to Raymond and Nellie (Harvey) Brodigan. After graduating from Breckenridge High School, she attended Robinson's Beauty School. Janet married Paul Herding, April 4, 1961, in Wahpeton, ND. They made their...

Ellen V. Huson

Ellen V. Huson

Jan 14, 2016

Ellen Vivian Brietenbauch was born June 18, 1917, in Maine Township, Otter Tail County, MN, to Henry and Mary (Murray) Brietenbauch. Ellen was raised in that area and attended high school in Dilworth, MN. She worked alongside her family on their dairy and grain farm in Maine Township. She married Roland S. Huson on October 4, 1941, in Underwood, MN,...

Selma Weatherford

Selma Weatherford

Jan 11, 2016

Selma Muriel Muhle was born April 16, 1914, in Glyndon, MN, to Oscar and Minnie (Helseth) Muhle. She was raised in that area and attended Glyndon High School. Selma's career was primarily a desk clerk at hotels and motels in the Moorhead, MN, area. She began at the "New" Comstock Hotel and later at what is now the Day's Inn,...

Ronald Paulson

Ronald Paulson

Jan 8, 2016

Ronald Paulson, 73, Moorhead, MN, died January 8, 2016, in Golden Living Center, Moorhead. Service arrangements are pending.