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Darlene M. Hartson

Darlene M. Hartson

Oct 4, 2025

Darlene M. Hartson, 79, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in HIA Heather’s House, Fargo, ND. Darlene was born in Enderlin, ND, on June 16, 1946, to Martin and Tillie (Stern) Anderson. She grew up and attended school in Valley City and Lisbon, ND. In 1963, Darlene married Delbert Knowlen. Together they had four children, Mark,...

Sandra R. Swanson

Sandra R. Swanson

Oct 3, 2025

Sandra Rae Swanson, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on October 3, 2025, surrounded by family. 

She was born October 8, 1939, in Valley City, ND to Carla and James Anderson. 

When Sandra was 16, she met the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Swanson. They married on October 18, 1957. 

They made their home in Moorhead and in the following years...

Angelina Guscette

Angelina Guscette

Oct 15, 2025

Angelina Guscette, 90, of Glyndon, MN, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at her home, under care of Sanford Hospice.

Service arrangements are pending and details will be available here soon. 

Daniel Paul Zurn

Daniel Paul Zurn

Oct 14, 2025

Daniel Paul Zurn, 47, passed away at home on October 14, 2025, after battling a fast aggressive genetic disorder, affecting his blood that could not be stopped in time for his body to recover.

Dan was born on July 1, 1978, at St. Ansgar hospital in Moorhead, MN to Paul and Marcelle (House) Zurn. They brought him home to Casselton, ND,...

Danielle "Dani" Berry

Danielle "Dani" Berry

Oct 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Danielle Elaine Berry

December 20th, 2004 – October 12, 2025

With heavy hearts and boundless love, we share the passing of Dani, who left this world on October 12, 2025. Though her time was far too short, her vibrant spirit, creativity, and compassion touched countless lives and will be remembered always.

Born on December 20, 2004 in Fargo, ND,...

Anthony J.P. Martinez

Anthony J.P. Martinez

Oct 12, 2025

Anthony James Paul Martinez, 32, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2025, in his home.

Anthony was born August 28, 1993, in Fargo, North Dakota. He graduated from Fargo South High School in 2011. Continuing his education, he attended NDSU where he graduated cum laude with a degree in mechanical engineering. After graduation, he found a job...

Catherine K. Carlson

Catherine K. Carlson

Oct 11, 2025

Catherine Carlson, beloved teacher, mentor, mother, and friend left this world as quietly as she could. She died on October 11, 2025 at Eventide Senior Living facility in Moorhead, MN, while quietly resting in her bed. Funny thing is that her death was opposite of who our Mom or Mrs. Carlson was. She was a woman who loved the attention,...

Irene C. Messerschmidt

Irene C. Messerschmidt

Oct 10, 2025

Irene Catherine Messerschmidt, 93, of Glyndon, MN, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care in Dilworth, MN.

Irene was born March 21, 1932, in Page, ND, to Arthur and Mary (Flecik) Payne. She spent most of her life in Glyndon, MN, graduating from Glyndon High School in 1950. Irene was united in marriage to George...

Thomas Patrick Horan

Thomas Patrick Horan

Oct 9, 2025

Thomas Patrick Horan was welcomed into eternal life on October 9, 2025, joyfully reunited with his beloved wife, Marcia. He left this world just as he lived it: surrounded by love, humor, and a deep sense of faith. 

Born on March 10, 1938, in Mankato, MN, Tom grew up with three brothers: Dick, Rock, and Denny. Their parents, Bud and Mae,...

David O. Asleson

David O. Asleson

Oct 8, 2025

David “Norgy” O. Asleson, age 77, passed away peacefully at Farmstead Living Memory Care in Moorhead, Minnesota, on October 8, 2025, under the care of HIA Hospice.

David was born to Orris K. and Dorothy Livdahl Asleson, on March 28, 1948, in Moorhead, Minnesota. David attended Moorhead Public Schools and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1966. During his formative years...

John M. Gehring

John M. Gehring

Oct 6, 2025

John M. Gehring, 70, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025.

A full obituary is pending.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Arlene Gehring, and his brother, Thomas Gehring.

Debra "Deb" L. Williams-Lausch

Debra "Deb" L. Williams-Lausch

Oct 6, 2025

Debra Lynn Williams-Lausch, 72 of Moorhead, MN passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, in her home.

Deb was born on December 23, 1952, to Clifford and Delores (Kaatz) Ohman in Detroit Lakes, MN. She graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1971 and MSUM-Moorhead, earning her degree in Business Education (teaching).

Deb worked as an administrative assistant in insurance and was...

Mitchell Dean Larson

Mitchell Dean Larson

Oct 6, 2025

Mitchell Dean Larson, 69, of Glyndon, MN, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Mitchell Dean Larson was born October 16, 1955, in Moorhead, MN, to Milton and Anice (Stumbo) Larson. He was raised on a farm near Felton, MN. He attended school at Glyndon-Felton, MN. In 1973 he married Delores Askelson and they had two...

Crystal Joyce Utke

Crystal Joyce Utke

Oct 1, 2025

Crystal Joyce (Severson) Utke passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by the love and prayers of family and friends.

Crystal was born July 10, 1929, to Jewell and Hazel Severson. She was raised in Park River, ND, graduating in 1947. She attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, where she served on the college newspaper....

Suzanne Jean Rea

Suzanne Jean Rea

Oct 1, 2025

Suzanne Jean Rea, 61, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at her home, under the loving care of CCRI and HIA Hospice.

Sue was born April 10, 1964, in Moorhead, MN, to Donald and Lyla (Boyer) Rea. She grew up in rural Glyndon, MN and attended school in Moorhead. At the age of 21 she entered residential housing...

Larry S. Fossum

Larry S. Fossum

Sep 28, 2025

Larry S. Fossum, 67, of Warsaw, IN, formerly of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Moorhead. Larry was born May 23, 1958, to Lloyd and Patricia (Simonson) Fossum. He grew up on the family farm north of Moorhead, MN, and graduated from Moorhead High School. Following high school, Larry attended college in Moorhead, MN, earning a...

Owen H. Hendrickson

Owen H. Hendrickson

Sep 27, 2025

Owen Hendrickson, 74 Lake Park, MN, died peacefully Saturday Sept. 27, 2025, at his brother’s home under the care of Coobie, Mel and HIA Hospice. Owen Helmer “Canardly” Hendrickson was born to Kermit and Charlotte (Anderson) Hendrickson on Sept. 16, 1951, in Detroit Lakes MN. He grew up on the family farm and was a farmer all his life, currently...

Marv Braunschweig

Marv Braunschweig

Sep 27, 2025

Marvin “Marv” Braunschweig, 74, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at HIA Heather House, Fargo, ND.

Marv was born on July 9, 1951, to August and Erma (Knutson) Braunschweig, in Ada, MN. He grew up in Ada, spending time on the family farm, and graduated from Ada High School in 1969. He then attended Concordia College in...

Marlene DeAnn Zitzow

Marlene DeAnn Zitzow

Sep 26, 2025

Marlene DeAnn Zitzow, 80, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Marlene was born October 6, 1944, in Pueblo, CO, to Martin James Moore III and Anna Lee (Harrison) Moore. She grew up in Pueblo and graduated from high school in 1962. She met Warren Zitzow, from Moorhead, MN, while he was in...

William "Bill L. Langer

William "Bill L. Langer

Sep 25, 2025

William “Bill” Leonard Langer, 89, of Hawley, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Valley Care and Rehab, Barnesville, MN.

Bill was born in Valley City, ND on June 18, 1936, to Julius and Christine (Zimprich) Langer. He was the youngest of seven children. He grew up in Valley City but spent as much time as possible helping...