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Robert "Bob" Bakkum
Jul 15, 2026
Robert Carl Bakkum, 80, passed away peacefully on July 15th, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Bob was born on November 23, 1945, to Carl and Florence (Stumbo) Bakkum. He grew up in the Fargo-Moorhead area and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1963. He went on to earn...
Phyllis "Chick" Nelson
Jul 27, 2026
Phyllis "Chick" Nelson, 89, of Moorhead, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo, ND.
A full obituary will be placed here soon.
Visitation will be Monday, August 3, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, with prayer service at 7:00 PM, in St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Moorhead. Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:00 AM...
James R. Paulsen
Jul 27, 2026
James "Jim" Robert Paulsen
June 26, 1946 - July 27, 2026
James "Jim" Robert Paulsen, 80, of Moorhead, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 27, 2026, at Eventide in Moorhead.
Jim was born June 26, 1946, at Wesley Hospital in Wadena, Minnesota, to Raymond and Dorothy Paulsen. He spent his earliest years on the family farm near Blue Grass,...
Jessie L. Ullrich
Jul 25, 2026
Jessie L. Ullrich, 98, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in HIA Heather's House, Fargo, ND.
Service details for Jessie are pending.
David H. Bergseid
Jul 24, 2026
David Henry Bergseid, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen, Minnesota. He left behind a legacy of hard work, cherished memories, and an endearing sense of humor.
David was born on August 8, 1943, in Barnesville, Minnesota, at the McCartney House, a local two-story birthing facility. David’s early years were...
Janice D. Burnside
Jul 24, 2026
Janice D. Burnside, age 90 of Moorhead, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 24, 2026.
Janice was born the second of four daughters on March 26, 1936, in Fingal, ND to Ellen (Gjesvold) and Julius Matzek. The family moved to Fargo, ND where she graduated from Fargo High School in 1954. She worked as a bookkeeper. She married...
Robert K. Lohse
Jul 24, 2026
Robert “Bob” Kenneth Lohse passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the age of 67, just eleven days shy of his 68th birthday.
Robert was born on August 4, 1958, in Moorhead, Minnesota, to Molly Ann (Struna) Lohse and Kenneth Arvid Lohse. He grew up in Moorhead with his two younger sisters, Sheila (Lohse) Coy and Colleen...
David Laske
Jul 23, 2026
David Laske, 82 of Moorhead, MN passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Farmstead Living, Moorhead, MN.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. with a visitation one hour before the service at Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead, MN.
A full obituary will be placed here soon.
Patrick C. Driscoll
Jul 21, 2026
Patrick Charles "Pat" Driscoll, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was born on July 3, 1949, to Florine (Athmann) and Charles Driscoll Jr.
He graduated from Moorhead Senior High School in 1967, where he excelled in both basketball and tennis. As a standout member of the Spuds basketball team, Pat played an instrumental role in leading his...
Edward D. Jordahl
Jul 18, 2026
Edward Dale Jordahl "Mr. Ed"
January 31, 1944 – July 18, 2026
Edward Dale Jordahl, known to many as "Mr. Ed," passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, in Fargo, North Dakota, at the age of 82 surrounded by family.
Ed was born on January 31, 1944, in Manchester Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota. He graduated from Motley High School in 1962 where he...
Robert J. Burns
Jul 17, 2026
Robert J. Burns, 59, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at HIA Heather’s House, Fargo, ND. Robert was born December 29, 1966, to Basil and Brenda Burns. He grew up in Montreal, Ontario, Canada. Following high school, he followed his passion with working computers and became a database engineer. Over the years, Robert worked at Aimbridge...
David C. Burrous
Jul 17, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, David Christopher Burrous, who left us on July 17, 2026, at the age of 41. David brought light, laughter, and love into every life he touched. His kind heart, gentle spirit, strong faith and joyful smile will be forever remembered by his family and friends. David...
Pat Fossum
Jul 16, 2026
Patricia Fossum, 92, of Moorhead, MN, died Thursday July 16th in Sanford Hospice House Fargo, ND. A celebration of Pat's life and legacy will be held on Monday July 27th, 1pm at North Buffalo Lutheran Church in rural Moorhead MN, with a visitation starting at 12 pm.
Pat was born April 24, 1934, in Moorhead, MN, to Clarence and Ivy (Gee)...
Tim J. Simonson
Jul 13, 2026
Timothy "Tim" J. Simonson, 67, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, North Dakota.
Tim was born on January 6, 1959, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to R. Paul and Bonnie Simonson. During his childhood, his family lived in several places before settling in Fargo, where he graduated from Fargo North High School in 1977. Following graduation,...
Mahlon D. Karppinen
Jul 12, 2026
Mahlon Donald Karppinen, 74, passed away in Detroit Lakes MN on July 12, 2026.
Mahlon was born on November 5, 1951, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to Henry and Mary Karppinen. He grew up on the family farm near Toad Lake, where he developed a lifelong love for the outdoors. He attended a 1 room Country School near Toad Lake before graduating...
Wanda J. Haugen
Jul 12, 2026
Wanda J. Haugen, 82, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at St. Catherine's South in Fargo, ND.
Born on June 10, 1944, to Thormod and Jeannette (Peterson) Jacobson, Wanda grew up in Lake Park, Minnesota, and graduated from Lake Park High School. On June 25, 1966, she married James Haugen in Lake Park. Together, they built a...
Bonnie J. Meyer
Jul 10, 2026
Bonnie Jean (Sass) Meyer, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on July 10th at 9:45pm, leaving behind her family and the many friends she made over the years. Bonnie was born on July 6, 1938, on a farm in Murray County, south of Tracy, MN, to John D and Minnie (Getzel) Sass. She met Richard (Dick) Meyer in high...
Kent Roger Sylvander
Jul 9, 2026
Kent Roger Sylvander, 64, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.
Kent was born September 12, 1961, in Fargo, ND, to Dale and Carol (Swenson) Sylvander. He grew up attending Assembly of God Churches in Moorhead and Fargo. Kent was a member of the Moorhead Spuds Class of 1979 and attended Minnesota State...
Lowell C. Bolger
Jul 8, 2026
Lowell Charles Bolger, 90, passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2026, at his home in Moorhead, MN.
Born on February 15th, 1936, to Joseph and Anna Bolger, Lowell graduated from Moorhead High School and continued his education at Moorhead State Teacher’s College. After graduation he began a distinguished career as an educator and coach. One specific accomplishment he was proud of...
Murphie Mae Evavold
Jul 7, 2026
With hearts full of love and unimaginable sorrow, we announce the birth of our precious daughter, Murphie Mae Evavold, on July 7th, 2026. Though our time together was far too brief, she will forever be a cherished part of our family.
From the moment we learned you were growing, you filled our hearts with joy. We dreamed of your first smile,...
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