Obituaries

Apr 18, 2017

Judy Ann Boen, 71, of Moorhead, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in her home surrounded by family. Judy was born on January 21, 1946 to Clarence and Marjie Westphal Rossow in Hankinson, ND.

Judy graduated from Hankinson High School, Hankinson, ND, in 1964. After her graduation, she moved to Moorhead, MN. She then married Russell Boen on June...

Apr 18, 2017

Roderick Mark Ponce, 52 years old, born on August 2, 1964 in Las Cruces, New Mexico died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in Dilworth, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Llamas Ponce, and mother Natalia Baca Ponce. He is survived by his sisters Patricia Dudley and Cecilia Ponce Nolan husband Mark Nolan, and brother Philip...

Apr 17, 2017

Robert William Ford, age 63, died peacefully in his home on Monday April 17th nice and warm in front of his fireplace! Bob was born on Groundhogs Day in 1954 to William and Doris LaGrow Ford. He grew up in Moorhead; graduating from Moorhead High with the class of ’72. He went on to college, graduating with a Marketing and...

Apr 15, 2017

William “Bill” Edward Wigdahl, 92, of Ulen, MN passed away on Saturday, April 15, at Viking Manor in Ulen, MN. He was born March 30, 1925 to Gabriel and Clara Aaberg Wigdahl in Oscar Township, Rothsay, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Hamar Lutheran Church in Rothsay, MN. He attended school at District 127 and graduated from High School...

Apr 14, 2017

Philip Skatvold, 68, of Moorhead, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, April 14, 2017.

Philip Sigurd Skatvold was born October 28, 1948, in Thief River Falls, MN, to Merle and Helga Krostue Skatvold. He graduated from Moorhead High School in 1966 and attended Moorhead Technical College for 2 years in the diesel technician program. He was drafted into the U.S....

Apr 14, 2017

Jeanette Arlene Hennen, Fargo, ND, died on Good Friday, April 14th, 2017, at Willow Lane, Bethany Retirement Living, where she received exceptionally loving care since 2013. The youngest of 15 children, Jeanette was born to Adam and Bertha Dittberner Thielges on February 6th, 1941. She grew up near St. Leo, MN, attended Catholic school in St. Leo, and graduated from...

Apr 14, 2017

Bruce W. Larkin, 69, of Moorhead, MN passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 in his home.

Bruce William Larkin was born in Moorhead on July 2, 1947 to Francis and Grace Hoppe Larkin. He grew up and attended school in Moorhead where he graduated high school in 1965. He went on to attend Moorhead State University.

Bruce had a...

Apr 14, 2017

Donald A. Larson, 75, of Moorhead, MN, died Friday, April 14, 2017, in Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Don was born April 5, 1942, to Joe and Lou Nieman Larson in Fargo, ND. He grew up and attended school in Moorhead, graduating in 1960. Following high school, Don drove truck for REA Express, worked for the City of Moorhead, and later...

Apr 13, 2017

Kenneth O. Anderson, 81, of Glyndon, MN passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Elim Rehab and Care Center, Fargo, ND.

Kenneth Oral Anderson was born August 18, 1935 to Albert and Florence Bowersfield Anderson in Ada, MN. He grew up on the family farm in Lockart, MN and attended school in Lockart and Ada.

Ken spent...

Apr 12, 2017

Apr 9, 2017

Apr 8, 2017

Robert Larry Burnside, 66, passed away comfortably at home on Saturday, April 8th, 2017, with the love of his life at his side.

Robert Lawrence Burnside was born August 24th, 1950, in Detroit Lakes, MN to Juanita and Gordon Burnside. They later moved to Hawley, MN where they grew as a loving family. He attended school throughout his childhood years...

Apr 6, 2017

Charmaine Gloria Jensen, 89, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Eventide Nursing Home in Moorhead. Charmaine was born on March 1, 1928, to Oscar and Minnie Underdahl Groslie in Virginia, MN.

Charmaine graduated from Minnesota Public School in Twin Valley in 1946. She worked at different jobs in Twin Valley, and then worked at Herbst...

Apr 3, 2017

Apr 3, 2017

Kristi Hess Tande, 55, of Moorhead, MN passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Kristi was born on August 23, 1961 in Wadena, MN to Douglas and Joan Frost Hess.

Kristi graduated from Verndale High School and received her Medical Secretary Certification from Wadena Vo-Tech. She worked at St. Joseph Hospital in Park Rapids...

Apr 3, 2017

Jean Anne Dolva, 91, of Hawley, MN passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park, MN. Jean was born on August 26, 1925 to Harry and Ruth McClintock Laurance in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Jean attended St. Faith’s High School in Saratoga Springs, NY and graduated from Fredonia Teacher’s College in 1951 in Fredonia, NY....

Apr 2, 2017

Apr 2, 2017

Kathy A. OBrien, 52, Fargo, ND passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND.

Kathryn Alice Jameson OBrien was born October 5, 1964 at St. Ansgar Hospital, Moorhead, MN to Jim and Barbara VanTassel Jameson. She grew and attended school in Perham, MN, where she graduated in 1983 as Valedictorian of her class.

After high school,...

Apr 1, 2017

Apr 1, 2017

Sandy Kay Rye, 70, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Sandy was born May 18, 1946, to Willard and Adeline Erickson Corbin. She grew up and attended school in Crookston, MN, where she graduated from high school in 1964. Following high school, Sandy continued her education and received a degree...