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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...
Connee Johnson Fadden
Aug 22, 2026
Connee Johnson Fadden, 79, of Rosemount, MN passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Moorhead, MN.
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...
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 graduated...
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...
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.
Joseph M. Prosby III
Aug 29, 2026
Joseph M. Prosby III, of Felton, MN, passed away on August 29, 2026, in Felton at the age of 67. He was born on November 8, 1958, in Fargo, ND, to Joseph Jr. and Leona (Sauvageau) Prosby. Joe grew up on the family farm in Felton, MN, and graduated from Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton (DGF) High School in 1977. He later joined the...
Eugene "Gene" L. Hoagland
Aug 29, 2026
Eugene "Gene" Leo Hoagland, 88, of Moorhead, MN passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Gene was born to Hilda and Leo Hoagland May 23, 1938, in Sauk Rapids, MN where he lived and attended school grades 1-12. He graduated in 1957 from high school. He attended Wahpeton State School of Science and graduated in 1966. He joined the US Army...
Duane A. Mackowick
Aug 25, 2026
Duane Albert Mackowick, 85, passed away August 25, 2026, at the Broadway Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. He was born November 3, 1940, at Crookston, Minnesota to Alphonse and Aurora Boucher Mackowick.
Duane, also known as Dewey and Mack, grew up in Crookston and graduated from the Cathedral High School with the class of 1958.
At the young age of 17 he...
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