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Howard Theige

Howard Theige

Jul 9, 2024

Longtime Minot resident, teacher, coach and sports official Howard Theige passed away peacefully under the care of hospice at Sheyenne Crossing Senior Center in West Fargo, ND after a long battle with Parkinson's disease on July 9, 2024.

Howard Marvin Theige was born in Harvey, North Dakota on September 8, 1936, to Marvin Theige and Inga (Johnson) Theige. While attending Harvey...

John Fiandaca

John Fiandaca

Jul 9, 2024

John Fiandaca, 97, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND.

John was born on August 19, 1926, to Angelo “Frank” and Margaret (Boit) Fiandaca in Dilworth, MN. He grew up on a farm south of Dilworth’s Little Italy where he and his brother, Bud, helped with the farming at an early age....

Dale V. Rage

Dale V. Rage

Jul 8, 2024

On Monday, July 8, 2024, Dale Vernon Rage was called home, and Heaven gained a caring, generous man. Dale’s brave fight against pancreatic cancer came to an end in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family. It is with heavy hearts that we announce his passing, but with full hearts that we recognize and celebrate his incredible...

Aaron Charles Brevik

Aaron Charles Brevik

Jul 8, 2024

Aaron Charles Brevik, 42, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, in his home in Fargo.

Aaron was born on July 20, 1981, to Michael and Shirley (Phelps) Brevik in Park River, ND. He grew up in Park River where he attended and graduated from Park River High School. He attended NDSU for one year before attending University...

Joanne Messelt

Joanne Messelt

Jul 6, 2024

Joanne Messelt, 74, of Fargo, ND, passed away July 6, 2024, at Essentia Health in Ada, MN.

Joanne was born October 15, 1949, in Cando, ND, to Edward and Lila (Lee) Nichols. She grew up in Sarles, ND and graduated from Border Central Calvin High School in 1967. After graduation, she moved to Grand Forks, ND where she met the love...

Laura Lynn Anderson

Laura Lynn Anderson

Jul 6, 2024

Laura Lynn Anderson, 63, of Moorhead, MN, was born on February 10, 1961, in Moorhead, MN, to parents, Glenn C. and Marcia (Jacobson) Anderson. She passed away at her home on July 6, 2024.

Laurie was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead. She attended Moorhead schools and the University of Minnesota in St. Paul. She was employed by...

Richard L. Smith

Richard L. Smith

Jul 4, 2024

Richard Leroy Smith, 86, of Goodrich, MI, passed away on July 4th, 2024, at Lilac Homes in Dilworth, MN. 

Richard was born on December 30th, 1937, the third child and the first born son of his parents Louis and Sarah (Brown) Smith in Marlette Township, MI. His family relocated to Pontiac, MI where he met his wife Virginia (Rudd) in junior...

Larry Wischnak

Larry Wischnak

Jul 3, 2024

Larry Frederick Wischnak, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024, at 73. Larry was born on January 17, 1951, to Jesse and Lillian (Priem) Wischnak in Detroit Lakes, MN, and was raised on their family farm in Vergas, MN. He graduated from Perham High School in 1969 and, shortly after, enlisted in the Army...

Barbara Thompson

Barbara Thompson

Jul 2, 2024

Barbara Thompson, 76, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Eventide on 8th in Moorhead. Barbara was born February 15, 1948, in Zimbabwe, Africa, to Felix and Bronslava “Bernice” (Reuben) Niedzwiecki. At the age of six, she moved with her family to Chicago, Il, where she grew up and attended school. She also met her future...

Agnes Mary "Aggie" Barta

Agnes Mary "Aggie" Barta

Jun 30, 2024

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Sister-In-Law, Aunt, and Caregiver, Agnes Mary Barta, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024, at Serenity Assisted Living in Dilworth, MN. She was born on April 9, 1932, to Edward and Dora (Nicklay) Mulcahy in Barnesville, MN.

After graduating from Barnesville High School, Aggie worked at the local grocery store before marrying Virgil Ronald Barta,...

Paul S. Brunsberg

Paul S. Brunsberg

Jun 27, 2024

Paul S. Brunsberg, 82, of Moorhead, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Paul Sheldon Brunsberg was born on July 27, 1941, in Fargo, ND to Clifford and Billie (Hanson) Brunsberg. He grew up in Grand Forks, ND until the 3rd grade, before moving to Clearbrook, MN —...

William D. Coppin

William D. Coppin

Jun 26, 2024

William (Bill)(Pinball Wizard) Coppin died on June 26, 2024 after a long struggle with Colon Cancer.

Born in Hankinson and raised in Wahpeton, William made his home in Wahpeton.

Bill loved his famiy and friends very much, he cherished the time he was able to spend with all of them. He always looked forward to spending the week out at Holly's Resort...

Lucille Marie "Lucy" Solberg

Lucille Marie "Lucy" Solberg

Jun 24, 2024

Lucille Marie (Mooridian) “Lucy” Solberg, 94, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Eventide on 8th Nursing Home, Moorhead, MN.

Lucy was born on March 25, 1930, to George and Clara (Schaeffer) Mooridian in Eldridge, ND. She grew up in Eldridge, ND, where she attended school. She then attended and graduated from Jamestown High School in Jamestown,...

Inez Esther Larson

Inez Esther Larson

Jun 23, 2024

Inez Esther Larson, 93, of Rothsay, MN, died June 23, 2024, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, MN. 

Inez was born October 16, 1930, to Alfred and Anna (Tangen) Anderson. She graduated from high school in Hitterdal, MN in 1948. After high school she worked for Peterson’s Store in Hawley, MN. In 1949 she met the love of her life,...

Laurence MacLeod

Laurence MacLeod

Jun 22, 2024

Laurence Raymond MacLeod passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Touchmark Harwood Groves, Fargo. He was an incredibly kind man who touched the lives of many. 

Larry was born to Malcolm and Mary MacLeod in Crystal, ND, on August 29, 1922. He had three older siblings, Don, Bob and Francis. In 1934 Mary MacLeod passed. It was a difficult...

Judith Ann Horn

Judith Ann Horn

Jun 21, 2024

Judith Ann (Motschenbacher) “Judy” Horn, 68, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Essentia Health Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Judy was born on June 27, 1955, to John and Helen (Pearson) Motschenbacher, in Moorhead, MN. She was raised in Sabin, MN, and attended Moorhead High School, graduating in 1973. She stayed in Moorhead and worked various jobs prior...

Mavis Jacobsen

Mavis Jacobsen

Jun 19, 2024

Mavis (Gilbery) Jacobsen, 97, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Park Rapids and Glyndon, MN, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Eventide on 8th in Moorhead. 

She was born on January 14, 1927, to George and Bertha (Kleveland) Gilbery in Lansing, Michigan. When she was an infant, the family moved to Minnesota and in 1937 the family bought a farm in...

Sandra K. Schreiner

Sandra K. Schreiner

Jun 19, 2024

Sandra Kay Schreiner, 83, passed away at her home, surrounded by her children on June 19, 2024, in Mt. Zion, IL.

Sandra was born on April 29, 1941, at St. Ansgar Hospital, Moorhead, MN, the daughter of Archie and Hazel (Qualley) Askegaard. She attended elementary and junior high school in Comstock, and graduated from Barnesville High School, in 1959. She then...

Michael Brian Kukert

Michael Brian Kukert

Jun 18, 2024

Michael Brian Kukert, 54, of Oklee, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was born on June 12, 1970, to Lawrence and Sharon (Knoblock) Kukert, in Fargo, ND. He grew up in Fargo where he attended and graduated from Fargo South High School. Living in Fargo, ND, and Dilworth, MN, for...

DeEtta P. Gilbery

DeEtta P. Gilbery

Jun 18, 2024

DeEtta Gilbery, 84, Georgetown, MN, passed away at Sanford Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024. 

DeEtta was born in Fargo, ND on May 13th, 1940, to Cecil and Florence Johnson. She grew up in Glyndon, MN, where she graduated from high school in 1958 and then attended New York Hair Dressing Academy in Fargo, ND.

DeEtta met...