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Glenn A. Wellman

Glenn A. Wellman

Feb 13, 2026

Glenn A. Wellman, 59, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. Glenn was born April 8, 1966, in Wadena, MN, to Gerald and Carol (Tirevold) Wellman. After graduating from high school, he made his home in Fargo/Moorhead. Over the years, Glenn worked at Ground Round, Radisson Hotel, Eventide and later enjoyed several years...

Leah A. Bender

Leah A. Bender

Mar 28, 2026

Leah A. Bender, 44, of Fargo, ND passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2026, in her home.

Leah Antoinette Bender was born April 8, 1981, in Moorhead, MN to Jody Bender and Timothy Ochsner. She grew up in Fargo/Moorhead and despite being diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) she was a very active child who enjoyed gymnastics, volleyball and swimming. At...

Janice Vigesaa

Janice Vigesaa

Apr 4, 2026

Janice Vigesaa, 77, of Gilbert, AZ passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Lund Home, Gilbert, AZ. 

Service details are being finalized and a full obituary will be placed here soon.

Jean P. Altenbernd

Jean P. Altenbernd

Apr 4, 2026

Jean P. Altenbernd, 91, of Moorhead, MN, died on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, in Eventide, Moorhead, under the care of Ethos Hospice care. Jean was born August 18th, 1934, in Fargo, ND. She was born the oldest of six to Elmer and Hazel (Motschenbacher) Mikkelsen. She grew up on the family farm near Sabin, MN, and graduated from Moorhead High...

Joanne Sipe

Joanne Sipe

Mar 31, 2026

Joanne Sipe, 90, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Eventide on 8th, Moorhead, MN.

A full obituary will be placed here soon.

Visitation will be Friday, April 17, from 10:00 - 11:00 AM, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM, in North Buffalo Lutheran Church, Kragnes, MN.

John A. Feragen

John A. Feragen

Mar 30, 2026

John Alan Feragen, 76, of Fargo, ND, passed away March 30, 2026 at his home.

John was born September 10, 1949 in Thief River Falls, MN to J. Orville and Elizabeth (Evenson) Feragen. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls in 1967 and attended Northland Community College and Bemidji State University.

On September 19, 1970 he married VyAnn Meltz...

Peter R. Scheel

Peter R. Scheel

Mar 29, 2026

Peter R. Scheel, age 70, passed away on March 29, 2026. He was born November 28, 1955, in Fargo, ND, to Roy and Marie (Kurschinski) Scheel.

Pete graduated from Fargo North High School where lifelong friends were made, especially on the basketball court. Earning the rank of Eagle Scout was a well-earned accomplishment.

Pete went on to graduate from the University of...

Kirk L. Arndt

Kirk L. Arndt

Mar 26, 2026

Kirk L. Arndt, 75, of Fargo, ND passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the VA Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Service details are being finalized and a full obituary will be placed here soon.

Anthony W. Langeberg

Anthony W. Langeberg

Mar 26, 2026

Anthony “Tony” William Langeberg, 64, of Moorhead, Minnesota, passed away on March 26, 2026.

Born and raised in Moorhead, Tony spent his life working on historical buildings and building bridges, earning a reputation as a skilled and devoted master carpenter. He took pride in his work, especially in finish carpentry and wood carving, creating pieces that reflected his dedication and care.

Tony...

Adeline J. Bencker

Adeline J. Bencker

Mar 22, 2026

Adeline "Addie" (Altenhofen) Bencker, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Pat & Lea Bencker's home at the age of 86 (10 days shy of 87).

Addie was born April 1, 1939, and raised near Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Addie was very active in the Strawberry Lake Mennonite Church...

Barbara J. Hjermstad

Barbara J. Hjermstad

Mar 19, 2026

Barbara (Barb) Jean Hjermstad, 83 died March 19, 2026, in her home after a long battle with heart and kidney disease.

Barb was born August 17, 1942, to Earl and Hazel (Peterson) Wegener. Barb graduated from Minot High School in 1960 and went on to work at Trinity Hospital in medical records. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Bethany Lutheran...

Ibrahim M. Abey

Ibrahim M. Abey

Mar 17, 2026

Ibrahim M. Abey, 63, of Fargo, ND passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.

Services will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Islamic Society of Fargo/Moorhead.

Robert Richard "Bob" Walton, Sr.

Robert Richard "Bob" Walton, Sr.

Mar 16, 2026

Robert (Bob) Walton, Sr., age 93 of Moorhead, MN passed away March 16, 2026. Bob was born on October 15, 1932, in Dell Rapids, SD to Pearly and Mildred (Merry) Walton. He moved to Sioux Falls, SD in 1945, and graduated from Washington High School (1951). As a senior in high school, he was selected to be a part of...

Warren M. Moore

Warren M. Moore

Mar 14, 2026

Warren M. Moore, 85 of Moorhead, MN passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND.

Warren Michael Moore was born on July 18, 1940, in Glyndon, MN to Douglas and Edna (Benshoof) Moore. He grew up in Glyndon and spent his school age years hauling garbage to the dump, delivering papers, mowing lawns, and also worked...

Theresa A. Huber

Theresa A. Huber

Mar 13, 2026

Theresa A. Huber, 81, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Theresa was born September 14, 1944, in Edgeley, ND, to Alfred and Ann Marie (Schweitzer) Baumgartner. She grew up and attended school in LaMoure, ND. Following high school, Theresa began working in Fargo. She married Eugene Huber...

Willis Clyde "Will" Wehrman

Willis Clyde "Will" Wehrman

Mar 13, 2026

Willis Clyde Wehrman, age 84, passed away March 13, 2026 at Eventide Senior Living in Fargo, ND.

Will was born April 13, 1941 to Lester and Dorotha (Workman) Wehrman in Minot, ND. Will grew up alongside sisters Sylvia and Joyce near Donnybrook on his family’s farm. Growing up he worked alongside his family farming and enjoying summers with cousins sleeping in...

Ruth A. Lau

Ruth A. Lau

Mar 12, 2026

Ruth Adair Lau (nee Giese), of Moorhead, MN, passed away suddenly on March 12, 2026, at the age of 94. Born October 8, 1931, in Grand Forks, ND to Louis and Ella (nee Jackson) Giese; Ruth was the youngest of 5 children and raised on a farm in Keystone Township in Polk County, MN.

Ruth loved her childhood and had fond...

Robert "Bob" Haugen

Robert "Bob" Haugen

Mar 8, 2026

Robert Dale Haugen, 76, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

When our family first learned of his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, our greatest fear was that he would forget who we were. Instead, we were the fortunate ones—Robert knew and recognized his family until the very end.

Robert was born November 8, 1949, in Parshall, North Dakota,...

Angie K. Lau

Angie K. Lau

Mar 7, 2026

Angie K. Lau, 60, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Angie was born in Moorhead on July 30, 1965, to Harold and Kathy (Moran) Morrison. She grew up in Moorhead and graduated from Moorhead High School. Following high school, Angie began working and raised her family. Over the years, she worked...

Susan M. Herfindahl

Susan M. Herfindahl

Mar 5, 2026

Susan M. Herfindahl, 88, of Lake Park, MN, passed away with family by her side on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Sunnyside Care Center, Lake Park, MN. Susan was born July 9, 1937, in Fargo, ND, to Clarence and Esther (Benedict) Jacobsen. She attended a one room schoolhouse in Comstock, MN, and later graduated from Moorhead High School in 1955....