Obituaries

Apr 26, 2014

Clifford O. Ernst, 88, of Lake Park, MN died Saturday, April 26, 2014 in SunnySide Care Center, Lake Park, MN.

Clifford Oscar Ernst was born on August 10, 1925 in Barnesville, MN, to Oscar and Hazel Shaff Ernst. He grew up in Barnesville, later moving with his family to Lake Park. In 1944, Clifford enlisted in the United States...

Apr 24, 2014

Joyce A. Steen, 85, of Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 in her home.

Joyce Ann was born on August 9, 1928 near Clinton, MN, to Myron and Maud Watkins. She grew up near Clinton, where she graduated from high school. Joyce married Sanford “Sandy” Steen in October of 1947. They made their home in Clinton, MN until they...

Apr 19, 2014

Paul W. Sahlberg, 59, of Hawley, MN, died Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Sanford Health, Fargo, ND.

Paul Wayne Sahlberg was born on June 20, 1954 in Detroit Lakes, MN, to George and Clara Skjerva Sahlberg. He grew up in the Hitterdal, MN area, graduating from Hitterdal High School. Paul grew up working on his father’s farm, and continued...

Apr 16, 2014

Steven J. Olson, of Moorhead, MN, died in an unfortunate accident near Barnesville, MN on April 16, 2014. Steve was the only son of Robert and Sally Olson born October 28, 1970. He grew up on a farm north of Moorhead. He graduated from Moorhead Senior High where he met the love of his life, Angie. He married Angie Walker...

Apr 15, 2014

Marian Merhiy Shoemaker was born in Fargo, ND on Sept. 17, 1917 to Hassen and Elizabeth Milker Merhiy. In May of 1922 following the death of their parents, Marian and her four older siblings were sent to the Wild Rice Children’s Home east of Twin Valley, MN. Marian was raised in orphanage care until nearing the age of 16 at...

Apr 13, 2014

James “Jim” Allyn Brekke succumbed to a long courageous battle with lung cancer due to Agent Orange on Sunday, April 13, 2014. Jim was born September 27, 1941 to Julius and Alma Beauchamp Brekke in Crookston, MN. Jim attended school in Hibbing, MN, before moving to Buffalo, SD, where he graduated from high school. While in Buffalo Jim worked on...

Apr 8, 2014

Donald L. Krause, 81, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN. Don was born on March 26, 1933, in Fargo, ND to William and Esmere Tomhave Krause. At age five, the family moved to Fergus Falls, MN where he began his education. Don graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1951. He then attended Concordia...

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Mar 31, 2014

Delores I. Teigen

06-11-1924 to 03-31-2014

On Monday March 31st with loving family by her side, Angels descended, bringing from above, echoes of mercy, and whispers of love as she entered the gates of heaven.

Delores was born June 11, 1924 to Isaac and Mabel Kasin in Fargo, ND. She was the eldest of 5 children. Delores was baptized...

Mar 29, 2014

Mar 20, 2014

Kenneth Andrew Edward Masterson

October 26, 1934 – March 20, 2014

Ken was born at St. John’s Hospital in Fargo, but spent most of his early life across the Red River in Moorhead, MN. He graduated from Moorhead High School in 1952, and from Concordia College in 1956, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Ken served in the...

Mar 19, 2014

Willard O. Engeseth, 70, of Fargo, ND, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Willard was born May 7, 1943, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Orvel and Sadie Wandersee Engeseth. He grew up and attended school in Lake Park. Willard then continued his education at North Dakota State University. After graduating, he served in the U. S....

Mar 15, 2014

Caroline Conner, 62, passed away comfortably surrounded by family on Saturday, March 15, in Sanford Health.

Caroline is survived by her two daughters, Misty and Sunny; 2 granddaughters, Deseandra and Saphire; one grandson, Jason Conner; two brothers, George and William Frye.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Jake and Barbara Frye; two brothers, Wendelin and...

Mar 13, 2014

Mar 13, 2014

Beverly Joanne Carlson, 82, of Wolverton, MN, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, March 13, 2014, surrounded by family and friends, and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Beverly was born on November 10, 1931 in her Grandma Brink’s home in Horace, ND, to Oscar and Clara Brink Brakke. She graduated from Comstock...

Mar 12, 2014