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Bernice Schenck

Bernice Schenck

Aug 31, 2016

Bernice L. Schenck, 96, of Hawley, MN passed away Wednesday, August 31, in Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, MN.

Bernice Lorine Melby was born on April 3, 1920 in Rustad, MN to Laurits and Bertha Albertson Melby. She grew up on the family farm, which was right on the Red River. Bernice was active in 4-H and even won...

Esther K. Thorson

Esther K. Thorson

Aug 24, 2016

Esther K. Thorson, 88, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Wednesday August 24, 2016, in Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Esther was born on September 12, 1927, in Baker, MN, to Anton and Elisabeth Stock Krebs. She grew up in Baker and attended school in Barnesville, MN, where she graduated from high school as class Valedictorian. Esther married Charles “Chuck” Thorson...

Jacob Holtan

Jacob Holtan

Aug 21, 2016

Jacob Holtan, 24, of Moorhead, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016, in his home.

Jacob Michael Holtan was born September 28, 1991, in Fargo, ND, to Rebecca Holtan and Michael Johnson. He grew up and attended school in Moorhead, MN. He worked at various places, and most recently was working as a cook.

As a child, Jacob enjoyed playing...

Louis Remark

Louis Remark

Aug 21, 2016

Dr. Louis Fred Remark, longtime Moorhead resident, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Lilac Homes, Moorhead. He was 95 and under the care of Hospice.

Louie was born on April 9, 1921 at home in Ada, MN to Alfred and Clarice Pfund Remark. After graduating from Ada High School in 1939...

James Nelson

James Nelson

Aug 21, 2016

James L. Nelson, beloved husband, dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully, August 21, 2016, surrounded by his family.

James was born May 8, 1925 and graduated from High School in Borup, MN. James joined the Navy at 17 years old on February 15, 1942, and he served as a water tender 3rd class on a battleship. He was transferred...

Bessie Suedel

Bessie Suedel

Aug 21, 2016

Bessie I. Suedel, 92, of Sabin, MN, died Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo.

Bessie Irene Smith, daughter of Waldo and Rose Smith, was born in Lake Park, MN on September 10, 1923, where she grew up and attended school, graduating in 1941.

She worked several jobs in Fargo including Wood Brothers and Gleaner Harvester....

Gerald Qualley

Gerald Qualley

Aug 16, 2016

Gerald “Jerry” Melvin Qualley, 60, of Hawley, Minnesota passed on August 16, 2016 at his home with his family at his side. Jerry’s life-long dream was to live in the country with Judy. The dream was in sight when they purchased land in Pinewood, MN; a perfect place for them to be. Another dream was to build a garage at...

Melva J. England

Melva J. England

Aug 16, 2016

Melva Joyce England, 87, of Glyndon, MN, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on her birthday, August 16, 2016 surrounded by her family.

Melva was born at home in Brisbane, ND, to Benhard and Nettie Danielson Twite. She grew up on the family farm and attended school in Carson, ND.

In 1952, Melva married Edward England while...

Nicoline G. Moltzan

Nicoline G. Moltzan

Aug 15, 2016

Nicoline G. Moltzan, 75, of Colorado Springs, CO, died on August 15, 2016, in Colorado Springs, CO.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Dent, MN.

Sarah M. Anderson

Sarah M. Anderson

Aug 15, 2016

Sarah M. Anderson, 49, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016, at home under the care of family and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Sarah was born August 23, 1966, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Robert and Jane Highstreet Walser. She grew up and attended school in Yankton, SD. Following high school, she continued at South Dakota...

Mark Schreiner

Mark Schreiner

Aug 14, 2016

Mark Richard Schreiner, 43, passed away August, 14, 2016 at Villa Maria, Fargo, ND.

Mark was born July 4, 1973 in Moorhead, MN to Gerane and James Schreiner. He attended St. Francis Catholic School and later Moorhead Senior High School where he ran track prior to graduating in 1991. While in high school he met the love of his life,...

Jeffrey Anderson

Jeffrey Anderson

Aug 7, 2016

Jeffrey A. Anderson passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Sanford Medical Center.

No services are planned at this time.

Avis B. Cook

Avis B. Cook

Aug 7, 2016

Avis Brandser Cook, age 99, of Hawley, MN passed away on August 7, 2016 at Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park, MN.

She was born on February 3, 1917, the youngest of six children to Christian and Marie Orstad Brandser. She attended school in Hawley and after graduation she worked as a Dental Technician for Dr. Gottenborg in Detroit Lakes,...

Robert G. Brandt

Robert G. Brandt

Aug 6, 2016

Robert Glenn Brandt, 81, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016, surrounded by family at Eventide Senior Living Center in Moorhead, MN.

Robert Glenn Brandt was born on May 25, 1935 to Frederick “Fred” and Erna Evert Brandt at St. Ansgar Hospital in Moorhead. He was baptized July 7, 1935 and confirmed May 29, 1949 in Sabin at...