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Catherine Ann Hinz
Dec 17, 2025
Catherine Ann Setter Hinz, 80, of El Paso, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Her devoted husband of 53 years, James Hinz, was by her side.
Cathy was born in Moorhead, Minnesota on July 20, 1945 to Elvin and Armella (Rutten) Setter. She was the ninth child out of ten. She attended elementary school at St. Francis and...
James "Jim" W. Hinz
Jul 7, 2026
James Walter Hinz, 79, passed away at his home in El Paso, TX. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Catherine (Cathy) Ann Setter. Jim was her devoted caregiver for years and his family believes he died of a broken heart.
Jim was born on July 10, 1946 in Moorhead, MN. He graduated from Moorhead High...
Connee Johnson Fadden
Aug 22, 2026
Connee Johnson Fadden, of Rosemount, Minnesota, passed away on August 20, 2026.
She was born March 11, 1947, in Fargo, ND, to Warren and Marilyn Johnson of rural Moorhead, MN.
Connee was married to Jeffrey Fadden of Minneapolis for 35 years. They were married Jun 21, 1991.Together they made their home in Rosemount, MN, where they shared Many rears of companionship, friendship...
Marvin E. Polchow
Sep 20, 2026
Marvin Edward Polchow, age 94 of Moorhead MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026, under the compassionate care of HIA Hospice at SMP Health-St. Catherine South, Fargo, ND.
Marvin was born June 28, 1932, to William and Ella (Rettman) Polchow. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1950 and maintained lifelong friendships with several of his classmates. Anyone who...
Cherilyn "Cher" R. Hersrud
Sep 17, 2026
Cherilyn R. “Cher” Hersrud was born in Miles City, Montana on October 5, 1949, to Harold and Margaret (Stoen) Emme. She was raised in Bowman, ND and attended school. In high school, her family relocated to Moorhead, MN where she graduated from high school in 1968. During her high school years, she met Doug Hersrud, and they were married while...
Gertrude "Gert" M. Solum
Sep 13, 2026
Gertrude Margarite Solum, age 94 of Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Bethany on the Lake, Alexandria, MN.
Gertrude “Gert” was born January 12, 1932, to Gebhard and Theresa (Berger) Amann of Dazey, ND. She was raised in a small farm community (St. Mary’s) east of Dazey. She attended a rural school through 7th grade near her home. From...
Daniel C. Gillespie
Sep 11, 2026
Daniel Christ Gillespie
November 15, 1958 – September 11, 2026
Daniel lived for 30 years in rural Hitterdal, MN. He graduated from Audubon High School in 1977. Following high school, he served in the U.S. Army from 1977 – 1979 in the 4th Engineer Battalion during active duty.
Over the years, Dan worked as an L.P.N. As a nurse, Dan worked at Dakota...
Velma Schneeweis
Sep 10, 2026
Velma L. Schneeweis, 92, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Bethany Retirement Living, Fargo, ND. Vel was born January 24, 1934, in Richland County, near Great Bend, ND, to Adolph and Dorthea (Gast) Ziegelmann. After graduating from high school and moving to Grand Forks years down the road, Vel continued her education at Aakers Business...
Trent Bekkerus
Sep 9, 2026
Trent A. Bekkerus, 66, of Bradenton, FL passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 2 p.m. with a visitation one hour before the service at Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead, MN.
A full obituary will be placed here soon.
Kimberly L. Laverdure
Sep 8, 2026
Kimberly Lynn Laverdure, 65, of Rogers, MN, formerly Fargo, ND passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in her home.
Kimberly was born on April 12, 1961, in Illinois to George and Claudette (Larsen) Heywood, the second of five children. She grew up in the Minneapolis area and attended school there. Her father passed away early in Kimberly’s life, so she...
Scott J. Olson
Sep 6, 2026
Scott Jeffrey Olson, 72, of Lake Park, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Essentia Hospital.
Scott was born on February 16, 1954, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Lyle and Lyla Olson. He lived much of his life in Lake Park, Minnesota, where he made his home and built many memories.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Scott worked in masonry...
Joel Baer
Sep 6, 2026
Joel Baer
Age 70, passed away at home on Sunday September 6, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family. He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and neighbors.
Visitation at Noon and service at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Hawley Alliance Church 404 Peters Street, Hawley, MN 56549.
Private Family burial to follow.
Joel Baer spent most of his life...
Janice A. Larson
Sep 6, 2026
Janice Ann (Miller) Larson, a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, and Friend, left this world too soon on September 6, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on February 22, 1948, in Harvey, ND to Richard and Theresia Miller. Janice was the oldest of three daughters. She attended grade school in Harvey, ND and attended St. Catherine’s Sisters...
LeRoy E. Lakeman
Sep 5, 2026
LeRoy Eugene Lakeman, 80 of Moorhead, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Farmstead Living, Moorhead, MN.
LeRoy was born on February 13, 1946, in Moorhead, MN to Nicholas “Nick” and Emma (Horn) Lakeman. He grew up on the family farm near Felton, MN and was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Georgetown, MN. LeRoy attended...
David R. Ness
Sep 3, 2026
David R. Ness, 75, of Dilworth, MN, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Kinder Care Assisted Living, West Fargo, ND. Dave was born July 12, 1951, in Moorhead, MN, to Gene and Myrtle (Lattimore) Ness. He grew up in Moorhead and graduated from Moorhead High School. Following high school, Dave worked in construction and as a painter. On...
Robert "Bob" A. Becker
Aug 31, 2026
Robert “Bob” Allen Becker, 65, of Glyndon, MN passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.
Bob was born on August 31, 1961, in Detroit Lakes, MN to Victor and Dorothy (Machulda) Becker. He grew up in Mahnomen, MN and graduated from Mahnomen High School. Bob went on to attend Autobody Technician School in Detroit lakes...
Carolyn D. Kuehl
Aug 30, 2026
Carolyn Diane Kuehl, 83, of Fergus Falls, Mn formerly Felton, Mn passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2026, at Pioneer Care Center, Fergus Falls, Mn.
Carolyn was born on September 10, 1942, on the family farm in Comstock, Mn, the eighth child to Ralph and Mary (Nellermoe) Ness. She attended grade school in Comstock until joining Barnesville High School where she...
James "Jim" Anstadt
Aug 30, 2026
James “Jim” Anstadt passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2026 at his son's home in Lakeville, MN.
James LeRoy Anstadt was born October 15, 1954, at St. Luke's Hospital, Fargo, ND, and was raised in Glyndon, MN, where he graduated from high school. He then attended Detroit Lakes Technical College for construction and building, followed by various construction jobs. In 1979...
Carol M. Finneseth
Aug 29, 2026
Carol Marie Finneseth, age 75, of Lake Park, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota.
Carol was born on July 16, 1951, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Clarence and Myrtle (Gunderson) Finneseth. She graduated from Central Valley-Buxton-Reynolds High School in 1969.
Early in her career, Carol worked for various hotels before beginning her...
Nancy L. Schaffer
Aug 29, 2026
Nancy L. Schaffer, 88, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at HIA Heather's House, Fargo, ND.
Nancy was laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery, Fargo, ND.
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