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Tana L. Kronbeck
Jun 16, 2026
Tana L. Kronbeck, 58, of Hawley, MN peacefully went home to Jesus on June 16, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Tana Louise Kronbeck was born May 12, 1968, to Alvin and Ardith (Kjos) Kronbeck. She was raised in Hawley. Tana loved going to the cabin and swimming in the lake with family. She also had to have ice cream every...
Bruce D. Matson
Jun 12, 2026
Bruce David Matson passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026 at the age of 72. He was born on May 7, 1954 and grew up in Moorhead as the eldest of the six children of Vivian and Harlan Matson. He attended Moorhead Tech and went on to a long career working with motorcycles.
In 1980, Bruce married Marcy Kelly and together...
Lorraine Pletcher
Jun 16, 2026
Lorraine Pletcher, 93, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Eventide in Moorhead.
Lorraine Wagner was born on August 31, 1932, to Richard and Minnie Wagner. She was raised in Moorhead, where she attended school and spent her childhood years.
Lorraine met the love of her life, Freeland Pletcher, at a barn dance. The two were united in...
Leigh G. Gilbertson
Jun 28, 2026
Leigh G. Gilbertson, 85, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at HIA Heather's House, Fargo, ND.
A full obituary will be placed here soon.
Leigh will be laid to rest at Hawley Cemetery, Hawley, MN.
Patricia A. Setter
Jun 27, 2026
Patricia A. Setter, 93, of Moorhead, MN passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Fargo Elim, Fargo, ND.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Moorhead, MN.
Final resting place will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Moorhead, MN.
A full...
Kim D LaDuke
Jun 22, 2026
Kim Donnell LaDuke of Moorhead passed away at his lake home in Perham on June 22, 2026, at the age of 74.
Kim was born on July 24, 1951, in Fargo, North Dakota, to E.B. and Kay (Kleinschmidt) LaDuke. He graduated from Moorhead High School in 1969 and began his career as a Teamster with Red Owl. It was during those...
Carl E. Hjalmquist
Jun 18, 2026
Carl Erick Hjalmquist was born on July 27, 1927, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Lars and Mamie Hjalmquist. He was the oldest of four children: David, Eldrid (Ellie), and Lars Jr. Carl grew up in Ironwood, where he played football and tennis in high school. After graduating, he enlisted in the Navy. He later attended the University of Iowa, earning a...
Thomas "Tom" Poole
Jun 17, 2026
Thomas P. Poole, 75, of Fargo, ND passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in HIA Heather’s House, Fargo, ND. Tom was born October 26, 1950, in Moorhead, MN, to William and Ann (Johnson) Poole. Tom spent his early years growing up in North Moorhead, where he graduated from Moorhead High School. In September of 1989, Tom married the love...
JoAnne C. Lund
Jun 14, 2026
JoAnne C. Lund, 86, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Sanford on Broadway, Fargo, ND. JoAnne was born November 30, 1939, in Breckenridge, MN, to Allen and Rose (Durner) Murphy. She grew up in Campbell, MN, and graduated from Campbell High School. Following high school, JoAnne continued her education at North Dakota State College of...
Tawnya R. Taylor
Jun 12, 2026
Tawnya Taylor, 35, of West Fargo passed away in the late morning hours on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.
Tawnya was born on March 8, 1991, in Bismarck ND, the youngest of three daughters born to Neil and Korreena (Lyons) Taylor. She graduated from Moorhead High School in 2009 and went on to attend Sacramento State,...
Elsie C. Bjorndahl
Jun 11, 2026
Elsie Carol Bjorndahl was born on June 4, 1938, in Ada, Minnesota to Henry and Helga Swenson. She died June 11, 2026, at Eventide in Fargo, North Dakota.
Elsie moved to Dilworth, Minnesota with her family where she attended elementary and high school. She graduated from Dilworth High School in 1956. Elsie married Neil Bjorndahl on December 8, 1956, at Dilworth...
Carl D. Erickson
Jun 10, 2026
Carl D. Erickson, 85 Carl D. Erickson, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Carl was born to Andrew and Bernice (Asbjornson) Erickson and was raised in Hawley, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at Hawley Lutheran Church, where he developed the faith and values that guided him throughout his life. Carl graduated...
Nancy C. Kankovsky
Jun 8, 2026
Nancy C. Kankovsky, 81, of Felton, MN, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Nancy was born August 8,1944, in Fargo, ND, to Louis and Myrtle (Anderson) Singer. She grew up in Detroit Lakes, MN, where she graduated from high school. Following high school, Nancy worked as a bookkeeper in Fargo, then spent two...
Ardith I. Carlson
Jun 8, 2026
Ardith Ione Carlson, Dilworth, MN, formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on June 8, 2026, at Serenity Assisted Living at the age of 95 years old.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Jamie K. Miller
Jun 6, 2026
Jamie Keith Miller, 43, of Moorhead, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.
Jamie was born on December 4, 1982, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, to Lisa Miller. He lived a life filled with laughter, kindness, and a deep appreciation for the people who mattered most to him.
Known for his quick wit, generous spirit, and ability to brighten...
Terry W. Koppang
Jun 5, 2026
Terry Wayne Koppang, age 71, resident of Fargo, North Dakota, died suddenly in a tragic vehicle accident on Friday, June 5, 2026. Terry was born to Talbert and Mabel Koppang on February 14, 1955 in Crookston, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Sand Hill Lutheran Church, rural Climax, MN. He went to Climax Public School and graduated in 1973....
Scott "Si" Williams
Jun 4, 2026
Scott “Si” Williams, 75, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at HIA Heather’s House in Fargo.
Si was born on September 7, 1950, in Edina, Minnesota, to Milton “Tom” and Judy (Ireland) Williams. He grew up in Fargo, where he attended school and graduated from Fargo South High School. Following graduation, he attended the University...
Sharon F. Stafford-Magnuson
Jun 4, 2026
Sharon Frances Stafford-Magnuson, passed away at her home on June 4, 2026, surrounded by people she loved. She was the wife of Timothy Magnuson, and together they shared many wonderful years together.
Born in Harvey, North Dakota. She graduated college with a teaching degree and spent many years teaching until she retired.
She belonged to her church. She loved traveling with her...
Anthony "Tony" Frank Tortorice
Jun 4, 2026
Anthony F. Tortorice of Moorhead, MN, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Anthony “Tony” was born on December 25, 1940, to Paul and Josephine (Valenti) Tortorice, in a farming community, east of Trinidad, Colorado, known as Sunflower Valley.
Tony went to a one-room schoolhouse with siblings and cousins as students, and even the teacher was also a cousin...
Ruth E. Novotny
Jun 2, 2026
Ruth Elaine Novotny, 96, of West Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at HIA - Heather's House, Fargo, ND.
Ruth was born on June 18, 1929, in Lidgerwood, ND to Albert and Anna (Hendricks) Tuma. She grew up on the family farm just south of Lidgerwood and graduated from Lidgerwood High School.
On June 15, 1948, Ruth married...
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