Obituaries

Mar 3, 2017

Mark B. Shine, 52, Seattle, WA, died Friday, March 3, 2017, in Seattle.

Services will be held at a later date.

Mar 1, 2017

Todd J. Ance, 55, of Halstad, MN, passed away on March 1, 2017 at Sanford in Fargo, ND.

No Services will be held.

Mar 1, 2017

Tanya J. Sanvik, 39, of Hawley, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in her home.

Tanya was born October 3, 1977 in Alexandria, MN, to Ray and Kathy Quitmeyer Caauwe. She grew up and attended school in Parkers Prairie, MN, where she graduated from High School. She then attended Fergus Falls Community College. Tanya moved to Fargo where...

Mar 1, 2017

July 1st, 1931 – March 1st, 2017

Stanley Oian was born on a farm just outside Bratsberg, Minnesota to Marie Westby and Gerhard Oian. He was their only child. His mother Marie died of cancer when he was 6, and Stanley grew up in an assortment of homes in the Filmore County area. One constant presence was his grandmother Gunhild...

Feb 27, 2017

Arvid L. Nelson, 79, of Lake Park, MN passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Viking Manor in Ulen, MN. Arvid was born on April 12, 1937 to Edwin and Violet Gunderson Nelson in Pelican Rapids, MN.

Arvid grew up in Rollag, MN. He attended District 3, a one room school house, until the 8th grade. He then...

Feb 27, 2017

Janina DesJardins was born in Vilnius, Poland in 1931. Known to all as Jan, she was the last living member of the Bala family who immigrated to the United States in 1949 after World War II. The Balas, from Krakow, Poland had lost their father, a member of the Polish military, when he was captured by Russian troops and sentenced...

Feb 26, 2017

Olaf Roy Wicker, 100, of Hawley, Minnesota, died February 26, 2017, at Hawley Senior Living, Hawley, MN.

Roy was born December 12, 1916, in Fargo, ND, to Olaf and Mary Murphy Wicker. He was the oldest of twelve children. Roy grew up and attended school in Hawley, graduating from Hawley High School in 1934. He worked for Ed Peck, Peterson...

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Feb 22, 2017

Terry L. Hoaas, 64, of Fargo, ND passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Terry was born on June 3, 1952 to Walter and Lois Parsley Hoaas in Thief River Falls, MN. Terry and his family moved to Florida for a period of time before moving back to St. Hilaire,...

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Feb 17, 2017

Robert “Bob” Cullen, 80, of Fargo, ND was born to Thomas and Elvina Cullen on May 5, 1936.

After attending Shanley High School, Bob served in the Army for three years. After his discharge, he worked in various occupations, until working as an interior/exterior painter until his retirement.

Bob married Ethel Cummings on April 18, 1986, and they made...

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Feb 12, 2017

Kelly D. Brandser, 40, of Fargo, ND, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017, in Moorhead, MN. Kelly was born February 8, 1977, in Fargo. He attended school in his early years in Idaho before moving back to Fargo in his middle school years. Kelly graduated from Fargo South High School in 1995. Following high school, he served in the U.S....

Feb 12, 2017

Chad Richard Hamann, 27, of Fargo, ND, died at home on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Chad was born in Fargo on September 9, 1989. At an early age, he discovered a passion for running, excelling as a member of the track and cross-country teams. Chad graduated from Fargo North High School in 2008. Chad’s adventurous personality led him to Bismarck...

Feb 12, 2017

Troy Allen Ash, 52, of Felton, MN, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017, with his children by his side. Troy was born December 31st, 1964 in Perham, MN to John and Lois Koplin Ash. He was baptized in Richville, MN. Growing up, Troy spent his time in the Perham and Battle Lake area, where he attended school. He had fond...