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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...

Dr. George M. Johnson

Dr. George M. Johnson

Jul 17, 2025

Long time Fargo pediatrician George M Johnson died at his home on July 17, 2025. He was 90.

George was born June 16, 1935, to Nels G and Ruth Hallendbeck Johnson while they were living in Towner ND. When George was 10, they moved to Bismarck where his father became ND Attorney General and later state Supreme Court justice. George graduated...

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...

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...

Jeanette E. Hoyme

Jeanette E. Hoyme

Sep 5, 2025

Jeanette E. Hoyme, 91, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Bethany on University, Fargo, ND.

A full obituary will be placed here soon.

Services for Jeanette will be updated here when they become available.

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...

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.

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...

Robert "Bob" G. Wood

Robert "Bob" G. Wood

Aug 20, 2025

Robert “Bob” G. Wood, 90, of West Fargo, ND (until recently Moorhead, MN) passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, under the care of Hospice, at Ecumen Recovery Center, Detroit Lakes, MN.

Robert was born on November 4, 1934, in Moorhead, MN to Ralph and Florence (Tollefson) Wood. He attended FM catholic schools through high school joining the North Dakota Air...

Margaret Rosanna Klein

Margaret Rosanna Klein

Aug 19, 2025

Margaret R Klein passed away peacefully at Eventide on August 19, 2025, daughter Denise at her bedside. She is survived by 2 children: daughter, Denise Nissen (Erik) and estranged daughter Suzanne Klein; sister, Erma Wilson; grandson, Jonathan (Andrea) Klein and granddaughter, Kirsten (Robert) Zanetti; grandsons, granddaughters, and many nieces and nephews; and family friend, Maynard Thorseth.

She is preceded in death...

Denman Leo Weis

Denman Leo Weis

Aug 19, 2025

Denman Leo Weis, 90, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at River Pointe of Moorhead. 

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...

Paul A. Unruh

Paul A. Unruh

Aug 18, 2025

Paul A. Unruh 57 of Carrington, North Dakota, passed away on August 18th, 2025. He was born October 1st, 1967, in Carrington. Paul was preceded in death by his parents Roger and Bernice Unruh. He is survived by his brother Mark Unruh, his wife Heather Unruh, along with Bailey Anstadt, Hanna Anstadt, Mya Johnson, and Tessa Johnson- Each whom he...

Jeffrey J. Ritter

Jeffrey J. Ritter

Aug 18, 2025

Jeffrey J. Ritter, 57, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Jeff was born June 13, 1968, in Marshall, MN, to James and Bonnie (Murray) Ritter. He grew up in Detroit Lakes, MN, where he graduated from high school. Following high school, Jeff continued his education in accounting. On August 25,...