Obituaries

May 25, 2022

Christopher John Thom, age 43, beloved son, father and brother, passed away on May 25, 2022 unexpectedly.

Chris was born on June 8, 1978, at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital in Langdon, North Dakota.  He was raised in Langdon until his family moved to Minot in 1983. He attended school in Minot, North Dakota and graduated from high school in 1996....

May 25, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Betsy left this plane of existence on Wednesday, May 25th after a long and courageous struggle with kidney disease.  She was such a bright light in so many lives—it feels like the world was truly a better place for having her in it.  Please remember her with a smile...

May 24, 2022

Donald L. Volker, 83, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in his home.

Donald Lee ”Don” Volker was born on June 23, 1938, in Wabash, Indiana, to Arthur and Ina (Pruett) Volker. He grew up in Moorhead, MN, and graduated from Moorhead State Teachers College High School. He attended Valley City State for a year then...

May 24, 2022

David Karja, 75, of Moorhead, MN, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

A full obituary will be placed here soon.

May 24, 2022

May 23, 2022

Brian Jon Rafteseth, 55, of Lake Park, MN, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, in Fargo, ND. Brian was born on February 14, 1967, to Duane and Maxine (Yeager) Rafteseth in Litchfield, MN.

Brian attended Hawley High School where he played basketball and as an All-State Football Player, graduating in 1985. He attended Moorhead State University, playing football for...

May 23, 2022

Russell Curtis “Russ” Hedstrom, 74, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, at VA Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Russ was born on November 15, 1947, to Ogden and Edith (Berg) Hedstrom in Detroit Lakes, MN. He attended and graduated from Lake Park High School, Lake Park, MN. He then attended Moorhead State University for two years prior to...

May 22, 2022

Ricky R. Rasmussen, 66, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at home under the care of family and Sanford Hospice. Ricky was born August 12, 1955, in Fort Huachuca, AZ to Donald and Ruby (Mindermann) Rasmussen. He grew up and attended school in Frazee, MN. Ricky met Diana Castle while working at Sher’s Kitchen and on...

May 19, 2022

Douglas Steven Swenson passed away on May 19, 2022, at the age of 62 in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Doug was born November 21, 1959, in Moorhead, MN to Lourene and Helen (Luthi) Swenson as the youngest of five children. Early on Doug discovered a love of blacksmithing and enjoying all things outdoors. Doug graduated...

May 19, 2022

Patrick Jacob “Jake” Hecker, 58, of Felton, MN, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Patrick J. Hecker was born October 6, 1963, in Breckenridge, MN, to Patrick and Marilyn (Hegel) Hecker. He grew up in Moorhead, MN, where he graduated from high school in 1982. Following high school, Jake continued his education at Moorhead Technical College....

May 19, 2022

Linda “LK” Keller, 68 (pronounced forever 29), of West Fargo, ND, formerly Bismarck and Minot, ND, reunited with our heavenly family Thursday, May 19th, 2022. Linda was born in Eastern North Dakota to a compassionate and strong girl who not only brought her into this world but loved her enough to place her in the care of Lutheran Social Services for...

May 18, 2022

Sara D. Schwarz, 39, of rural Underwood, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Sanford West in Fargo, ND of a brain aneurysm. She donated her organs to help save and improve others’ lives.

Sara Dawn was born on January 22, 1983, in Missoula, Montana the daughter of Richard Dean and Susan Marie (Becker) Schwarz. She attended Lowell Elementary in...

May 18, 2022

Mark E. Vinje, 74, of Valley City, ND, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the VA Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

May 18, 2022

David Brent Sorby, 78, passed away May 18, 2022, at his home in Fargo, surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

David was born December 16, 1943, in Fargo, ND, to Ernest and Eleanor (Boulton) Sorby.  He grew up on the family farm near Felton, MN and enjoyed helping his uncles on their...

May 17, 2022

Theodore”Ted” Hilton, 71, Shelly, MN, died May 17, 2022, at Sanford Health Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

May 15, 2022

Dajuan A. Wright, 42, of Fargo, ND, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Fargo, ND.

May 13, 2022

Arthur Berthold “Art” Dux, 82, of Lake Park, MN, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Art was born on May 16, 1939, in Hilsboro, ND, to Berthold and Lena (Merganthal) Dux. The family moved to Moorhead, MN, where Art attended and graduated from Moorhead High School. He also attended Moorhead State and graduated...

May 12, 2022

Lloyd Allen Seter, 83, of Glyndon, MN, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Meadows on University in Fargo, ND.

Lloyd was born September 10, 1938 to Lloyd and Violet (Richards) Seter in Glyndon, MN.  He attended school in Glyndon, participating in basketball and football.  He married his high school sweetheart, Jeanene Hettenbough, June 3, 1957, at Glyndon Lutheran Church. ...

May 11, 2022

Raymond Coronado, 97, formerly of Niles, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Moorhead, MN.

Raymond was born in Dallas, TX, on December 24, 1924, to Trinidad and Luz (Garcia) Coronado. He was drafted into the Navy in April of 1943 and discharged honorably in April of 1946. He married Margaret Lopez on September 4, 1965. Margaret...

May 11, 2022

Randal John Moore, 62, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

No services are planned at this time.