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Sheryl "Sherrie" A. Sather

Sheryl "Sherrie" A. Sather

Aug 18, 2025

Sheryl A. Sather, 78 of Moorhead, MN passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Sanford Health – Broadway, Fargo, ND.

Sheryl Ann “Sherrie” Sather was born in Twin Valley, MN on December 9, 1946, to Warren and Ann (Nyberg) Harkins. She grew up in Twin Valley and attended Twin Valley High School. She later attended cosmetology school in Moorhead and...

Karen J. Knorr

Karen J. Knorr

Sep 8, 2025

Karen J. Knorr, 72, of Lake Park, MN, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Banner Baywood Medical Center, Mesa, AZ.

A full obituary will be placed here soon.

Visitation will be Friday, September 19, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, at Wright Funeral Home, Hawley, MN.

Funeral service will be Saturday, September 20, at 11:00 AM, at Lakes Area Vineyard Church, Detroit...

Dorothy Carolyn Stafford

Dorothy Carolyn Stafford

Sep 7, 2025

Dorothy Carolyn Stafford, 79, of Wimbledon, ND, passed away at home on September 7, 2025.

Dorothy was born January 13, 1946, in Radcliffe, Iowa, to Dewine and Adeline (Creighton) Larson. She grew up in Radcliffe and graduated from high school there in 1963. In 1964 she married Dennis Peterson. They made their home in Alden, Iowa and Dorothy stayed home to...

Janet A. Dailey

Janet A. Dailey

Sep 7, 2025

Janet Amy (Lindquist) Peterson Dailey, age 86, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks, ND. Janet was born June 21, 1939, in Thief River Falls, MN, to Ame and Esther Lindquist. She graduated from Goodridge High School in 1957. On August 23, 1958, Janet married Duane (Swede) Peterson at Faith Lutheran Church in Goodridge,...

Ruth Nadine Idstrom

Ruth Nadine Idstrom

Sep 7, 2025

Ruth N. Idstrom, age 86, of Moorhead, died on September 7, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1937, in Ada, MN, the daughter of Herb and Emma Mickelson. Following her graduation from Crookston High School in 1955 she attended Concordia College, Moorhead. Ruth married Paul Idstrom on July 2, 1961, in Crookston, MN.

Ruth worked as a parish secretary at...

William C. "Bill" Oliver

William C. "Bill" Oliver

Sep 5, 2025

William C. “Bill” Oliver, 77, of Sabin, MN passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Bill was born in Reno, Nevada on July 23, 1948, to Charley and Georgeann (Svoboda) Oliver. He grew up in Carson City, Nevada and graduated from Carson City High School.

After graduation Bill enlisted in the US Air Force. In December...

Eldoris M. Hanson

Eldoris M. Hanson

Sep 5, 2025

It is with full hearts that we celebrate the life of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Eldoris Hanson, who passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on Friday, September 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her own home.

Born on August 3, 1929 in Northwood, ND she lived a life rooted in love, family,...

Jeanette Ethel Hoyme

Jeanette Ethel Hoyme

Sep 5, 2025

Jeanette Ethel (Kurtz) Hoyme, 91, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Bethany on University, Fargo, ND.

Jeanette was born on October 6, 1933, to Pearl (Seckerson) and Harold Kurtz in Jamestown, ND. She was confirmed and baptized in the First Congregational Church in Jamestown and graduated from Jamestown High School.

Jeanette worked for Dr. E.G. Starr and Jamestown...

Joyce E. Larson

Joyce E. Larson

Sep 3, 2025

Joyce E. Larson, 89, of Hawley, MN passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Hawley Senior Living, Hawley, MN, under the care of Hearts in Action (HIA) Hospice.

Joyce Ellen Larson was born in Thief River Falls, MN on May 31, 1936, to Christ and Laura (Brown) Anton. She grew up on the family farm in Thief River Falls and...

Gary E. Klemisch

Gary E. Klemisch

Sep 2, 2025

Gary Eugene Klemisch was born on December 7, 1958, to Ted and Vangie (Braun) Klemisch. He grew up in Moorhead, MN, where he attended school and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1977.

On March 19, 1983, Gary married Gail Grinde in Moorhead. From that union they had 3 beautiful daughters. Following Gail’s passing in 2002, Gary stepped into the role...

Warren S. Skare

Warren S. Skare

Sep 2, 2025

Warren S. Skare, 85, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Eventide on 8th, Moorhead, MN. Warren was born March 26, 1940, in Norman County, MN, to Sivert and Tillie (Gilbertson) Skare. He served in the armed forces from 1962 – 1964 and on September 30, 1967, he married Gloria Jean Anderson in Audubon, MN. Together...

Gerald "Jerry" Pihlgren

Gerald "Jerry" Pihlgren

Sep 2, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” Bruce Pihlgren, 75, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Pollock, SD, passed away on September 2, 2025, at the Veterans Hospital in Fargo, ND. 

Jerry was born on February 14, 1950, to Robert and Ida (Jensen) Pihlgren in Moorhead, MN. He graduated from Glyndon-Felton High School in 1968. After graduation, he joined the Marines and was stationed in Okinawa during...

Janet Olive Thompson Lund

Janet Olive Thompson Lund

Aug 31, 2025

Janet Olive Thompson Lund (90) of Fargo, ND, died August 31, 2025, at Sanford Hospital, Fargo.

Janet Olive Thompson was born in Fisher, MN on January 30, 1935 to Tobois (Tobe) and Josephine (Rud) Thompson. With her older sister Carmen, the young family moved to Hillsboro, ND in time for her first birthday. She attended school there and graduated with the...

Ruth Annette Torson

Ruth Annette Torson

Aug 29, 2025

Ruth Annette Torson passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025 at Edgewood Healthcare in Baxter, MN.

Ruth was born on September 11, 1928 to Otto and Anne Houg in Carlisle, Minnesota. Hard work was a part of everyday life as her family navigated the Great Depression and World War II. She graduated from Fergus Falls High School and attended one year...

Hassen Mohamed Abdi

Hassen Mohamed Abdi

Aug 28, 2025

Hassen Mohamed Abdi, 19, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Barry W. Hedstrom

Barry W. Hedstrom

Aug 26, 2025

Barry Wayne Hedstrom, 54, of Fargo, ND, passed away unexpectedly August 26, 2025.

Barry was born August 21, 1971, in Fargo, ND, to Russell and Debra (Boe) Hedstrom. He grew up in Fargo and graduated from Fargo South High School in 1989. Barry was employed at American Crystal Sugar, where he took great pride in his work and truly enjoyed his...

Andy Lee Andring

Andy Lee Andring

Aug 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Andy Lee Andring

October 6, 1997 – August 24, 2025

Andy Lee Andring, known to many as “Sasquatch,” passed away on August 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. He was 27 years old.

Born on October 6, 1997, Andy brought joy and energy into every room he entered. He was the life of...

Alton M. Isaacson

Alton M. Isaacson

Aug 23, 2025

Alton (Al) age 78, of Moorhead, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Viking Manor Nursing Home.

Born on January 27, 1941, in Crookston, MN, Alton was the son of Leonard and Dora Isaacson. He proudly served his country in the Army from 1960-1980 achieving the rank of 1st Sargeant. His military service took him to Okinawa, Germany,...

Judy L. Frisch

Judy L. Frisch

Aug 21, 2025

Judy L. Frisch, 74, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Judy was born on March 31, 1951, to Al and Shirley (Strootman) Kamstra. She grew up in Beardsley, MN, and graduated from Beardsley High School. On October 25, 1969, Judy married Dennis Frisch. Together they lived in Valley City and...

Terry J. Menge

Terry J. Menge

Aug 21, 2025

Terrance (Terry) Joseph Menge, 54, passed away at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND, with family by his side, on Thursday August 21, 2025.

Born in Ada, MN, on March 11, 1971, to parents Ken and Margaret Menge. He attended school at Glyndon, MN, and earned a GED. He had several jobs over the years. He was known for his kindness and love...