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Rachel M. Steckling
Aug 7, 2026
It is with profound sadness and an immeasurable Joy, that we celebrate a life Well lived by Rachel Michelle (Torgerson) Steckling. She has been carried home to her eternal paradise and welcomed into the arms of her Lord, after her lifelong health and medical challenges. Our beautiful woman, fought until the very end, to do all she could to continue...
Beverly "Bev" Henning
Aug 9, 2026
Beverly “Bev” Henning, 71, of Moorhead, formerly of Hawley, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.
Bev was born December 13, 1954, in Milwaukee, WI, to Arnie and Beatrice (Hein) Koski. She spent many years working as an insurance underwriter, where she met the love of her life, William “Bill” Henning. They...
Danny Blomquist
Aug 6, 2026
Danny Blomquist, 77, of Moorhead, Minn., passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, N.D., after a courageous 6-year battle with colon cancer that had metastasized to his lungs.
Danny was born Feb. 7, 1949, to Johnny and Edna (Rice) Blomquist. He grew up on the family farm, east of Hallock, Minn. Danny graduated from Hallock High School...
Chip Ammerman
Aug 6, 2026
Forrest "Chip" Ammerman, 65, of Moorhead, Minnesota, died Thursday, August 6, 2026, at his lake home on Lake Lida.
Chip was born March 1, 1961, in Roseau, Minnesota, to Forrest and Lavonne (Erickson) Ammerman. Chip grew up in Roseau with his high school sweetheart Kristi, graduating in 1979.
After high school, Chip moved to Moorhead to attend Concordia College, where he played...
James "Jim" Haarstad
Aug 13, 2026
James E.E. Haarstad was born in Fargo, ND on January 8, 1934, to Oscar and Elvina (Skalet) Haarstad. Jim spent his early years in Averill, Moorhead and Glyndon, MN, graduating from Glyndon High School. He married Hazel Hite on November 9th, 1952.
Jim graduated from Moorhead State College. He worked as a funeral director at Wright Funeral Home, and then as...
Pastor Jill Steichen
Aug 12, 2026
Pastor Jill Lorraine (Brown) Steichen
Pastor Jill Lorraine (Brown) Steichen, 67, of Dilworth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with her family by her side.
Jill was born July 30, 1959, to Arlo and Jean Brown and grew up in Dilworth. She was baptized and confirmed at Dilworth Lutheran Church and graduated as valedictorian of Dilworth High School in...
Troy B. Jacobson
Aug 10, 2026
Troy Brien Jacobson
June 25, 1964 – August 10, 2026
"I found my way home... It is peaceful here. Just the quiet kind of light where pain can no longer find me. I'm safe and held by a calm I never understood while I was there."
Troy was born in Chisago Lakes, Minnesota. He spent his early years living in Wisconsin, Denver CO,...
Arlene G. Landa
Aug 10, 2026
Arlene G. Landa, 88, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Serenity Assisted Living & Memory Care.
A full obituary will be placed here soon.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 27, from 10:00 - 11:00 AM, followed by the memorial service at 11:00 AM, in Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead, MN.
Joan C. Jacobson
Aug 10, 2026
Joan C. Jacobson, 91, of Dilworth, MN passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Elim Care, Fargo, ND.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation one hour before the service at Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead, MN.
Final resting place will be in Fargo National Cemetery, Harwood, ND.
A full obituary will be...
Constance "Connie" Kliever
Aug 9, 2026
Constance "Connie" Kliever, 81, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Eventide on 8th, Moorhead, MN.
Bonaventure "Bonnie" I. Mackowick
Aug 7, 2026
Bonaventure I. Mackowick, age 78 of Moorhead, MN, passed away on August 7th, 2026, due to medical complications. She was preceded in death by her grandson Zachariah, both parents, in-laws, three brothers, and three sisters. She will be greatly missed by her husband Larry of 59 years. Bonnie is the love of his life. Her children and grandchildren—Timothy (Amanda, Haley,...
Gerald W. Burdeski
Aug 5, 2026
Gerald W. Burdeski, 71, of Moorhead, MN passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.
Service details and a full obituary will be placed here soon.
Roger H.K. "Buddy" Olson
Aug 5, 2026
Roger H.K. Olson "Buddy", 88, of Dilworth, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the VA Medical Center, Fargo, ND.
Roger will be laid to rest with honors at Fargo National Cemetery on Wednesday, August 12, at 2:00 PM.
Larry E. Graff
Aug 4, 2026
Larry E. Graff, 79, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Larry was born March 20, 1947, in Roseau, MN, to Juel and Agnes (Hudson) Graff. He grew up near Greenbush, MN, and attended Haug Leo Elementary School, later graduating from Greenbush High School. Following high school, Larry began his career...
Christopher Baker
Aug 2, 2026
Christopher William Baker, 47, of Moorhead, MN passed away at his home on August 2, 2026. Chris was born June 27, 1979, in Lakewood, NJ to Kenneth “Kenny” and Cynthia “Cindy” Baker. He moved with his parents to Baudette, MN when he was going into 7th grade.
As a young child Chris was a huge flirt. With his blond hair and...
James L. Hilde
Aug 1, 2026
James Hilde, 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 1, 2026, at Bethany on University, Fargo, ND. He dedicated his life to doing God's will and joyfully shared God's love with us all.
James Leroy Hilde was born on December 6, 1935, in Camrose, Alberta, Canada, the second of five children of Selmer and Ina (Jeglum) Hilde. He was...
Geraldine "Gerrie" Payne
Aug 1, 2026
Geraldine Estelle (Gerrie) Payne
A Life of Love and Melody
Gerrie Payne, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home at NorBella Memory Care in Prior Lake, Minnesota, on August 1, 2026. Born on August 26, 1933, in Moorhead, Minnesota, Gerrie was the beloved daughter of Ole and Edith Muhle. She grew up in Longville,MN and loved playing in...
Ione K. Johnson
Aug 1, 2026
lone Kathryn (Sannes) Johnson was born May 15, 1924, to Carl and Grace Sannes, in their farm home near Averill, MN.
Early childhood memories include herding cattle out on the prairie. At first she was on foot, and later her dad got her a Shetland pony. She was so small she would have to find a rock to stand on whenever...
Gordon C. Ekre
Jul 31, 2026
Gordon Carl Ekre
September 5, 1934 – July 31, 2026
Gordon Carl Ekre age 91 passed away on July 31, 2026 at Sunnyside Care Center surrounded by his family.
Gordon, the youngest of 11 children, was born to Carl and Gina (Jore) Ekre on September 5, 1934, on the family farm in Hawley Township. He attended District 20 Country School & Hawley Public...
Robin Barth
Jul 30, 2026
Robin Barth, 61, of West Fargo, ND, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Services details for Robin are pending.
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