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Trent Bekkerus
Sep 9, 2026
Trent Allen Bekkerus was born April 21, 1960, to Russell and Lois Bekkerus. He passed away in his home in Bradenton, FL on Sept 9, 2026.
Trent grew up in Glyndon, Mn. He enjoyed running around the family farm with his brother Mark and sister LeeAnn and many cousins that would often visit. His love for cars started there, as his...
Raymond G. Reinke
Sep 30, 2026
Raymond G. Reinke, 80, of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Keesler Medical Center, Biloxi, MS.
A full obituary will be placed here soon.
Service date to be determined at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Hawley, MN.
Karey J. Walker
Sep 29, 2026
Karey J. Walker, 68, of Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in Fargo, ND.
Karey was born on April 9, 1958, in Mayville, ND, to Keith and Dorthy Swingdoff. She grew up with her family in Devils Lake, ND, and graduated from Devils Lake High School in 1976. Guided by her deep love for children, she continued...
Preston Spangler
Sep 26, 2026
Preston Samuel was born on February 6, 2001, to Jessica Neulieb and Timothy Barney.
Preston’s early childhood came with more challenges than any child should have had to carry. Still, he found so much happiness in the people he loved most, especially his siblings Jadie, Alyssa, and Jacob. With them, he could laugh freely, let his guard down, and just be...
Robert "Bob" Wiltsey
Sep 26, 2026
Robert Vernon Wiltsey (known as Bob) was born November 13, 1940, to Ruth and Ernie Wiltsey. He went to school in Devils Lake, ND. In high school, he sang in a quartet, was in play and played sports.
On January 8, 1966, he married Ione Berg at Olivet Lutheran Church in Fargo. He worked at Scheels Hardware. They moved to Mayville,...
Milton K. Tweten
Sep 26, 2026
A life well lived came to a peaceful close, Milton Keith Tweten, 91, of Moorhead, MN went to heaven on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Milton was born in rural Glyndon, MN the second son of Clarence and Mabel Tweten, He moved to Moorhead in the 2nd grade. He attended Moorhead Schools and he met the love of his life, Shirley (Olson)...
Steven Walters
Sep 26, 2026
Steven LeRoy Walters, age 57, died peacefully surrounded by his family at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND on September 26, 2026. Steven was born to Donald and DeVonne Walters on May 7, 1969, the second of three children.
Steven grew up on a farm in rural Hawley where he helped tend to cows and pigs, and enjoyed the numerous dogs and...
Charles "Mike" M. Pedigo
Sep 24, 2026
Charles "Mike" Pedigo, 76, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at SMP Health - St. Catherine's South, Fargo, ND.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM, at Fargo National Cemetery, Harwood, ND.
Corina V. Kuck
Sep 24, 2026
Corina V. Kuck, 83, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.
The family will be holding a private celebration of life for Corina at a later date.
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...
Donna M. Westlund
Sep 17, 2026
Donna M. Westlund, 90, passed away at Hospice of the Valley on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in Surprise, Arizona.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2:30 and a light lunch at Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead, MN. You may join family for interment at the Riverside Cemetery...
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...
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...
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