Obituaries

Apr 25, 2021

Carolyn A. Lindstrom, 54, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in her home.

Carolyn Ann Marie Lindstrom was born to Gustav and Carol (Cusciotta) Lindstrom on March 20, 1967 in Minneapolis, MN. She grew up around the Twin Cities and graduated from Richfield High School in 1986.

In 1987 Carolyn married Todd Nichols and in 1989...

Apr 23, 2021

Robert Allan Torkelson, 66, passed away April 23, 2021, at his home in a house fire in Hendrum, MN.

Robert leaves behind his wife, Anita Torkelson; brothers, Stuart Torkelson of Ada, MN and Bruce Torkelson (Debbie Linder) of Twin Valley, MN; three step children, Joe (Whitney) Mitchell of Helena, MT, Kay Sway of Moorhead, MN and Jeremiah ( Jenny Ray)...

Apr 21, 2021

James H. “Jim” Ullrich, 74, of Lake Park, MN, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Oak Crossing Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes, MN.

Jim was born to Sidney and Thelma (Strand) Ullrich on November 13, 1946 in Detroit Lakes, MN. He grew up on the family farm in Lake Park and graduated from Lake Park High School. He went...

Apr 21, 2021

Diane Krogen, 77, of Lake Park, MN, died on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at home, under care of family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Diane was born November 27, 1943, to Nels and Eunice (Iverson) Nelson. She grew up in Hawley, MN, where she graduated from high school. On August 30, 1964, Diane married Harlow Krogen at Hawley...

Apr 21, 2021

Dorothy R. Johnson, 91, Moorhead, MN, died on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Arbor Park, Moorhead, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Dorothy Hoffarth was born May 16, 1929, in Mount Carmel, ND, to Dominic and Ana (Schuler) Hoffarth. She attended school in Maida, ND. Dorothy married Alfred R. Johnson on February 10, 1953, in Mount...

Apr 20, 2021

Gerald W. Roberts, 58, of Duluth, MN, formerly of Bemidji, MN, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Apr 20, 2021

Ashley Ray Oothoudt, 78, was born on October 22nd, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA to Mardelle (Longley) and Erling Oothoudt.  He passed away peacefully on April 20th, at his home in Moorhead, MN.

Ashley spent his formative years in Randall, MN, along with his brother, Tom, and sisters, Melodie and Sally.  He attended grade school in Randall and graduated from...

Apr 16, 2021

Norma Louise (Thoen) Megrund, 85, Moorhead, MN died Friday, April 16, 2021 at Eventide on Eighth in Moorhead.

Norma Louise Thoen was born October 19, 1935 in Fargo.  She grew up and went to school in Galchutt, ND and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1953.  After high school, Norma attended Concordia College and graduated in 1957.

Norma then worked...

Apr 15, 2021

Christopher “Chris” Eldon Gregg, 52, of Hinesville, GA, passed away on April 15, 2021, in Sanford Health Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Chris was born on September 13, 1968, in Colorado Springs, CO, to William and Virginia (Paulson) Gregg. His family moved to Hawley, MN, in 1972, where he was raised and graduated from Hawley High School. He enlisted into the United...

Apr 13, 2021

Dennis “Butch” Carl Carpenter, 75, died peacefully 4/13/2021 at his adult foster care home on Crystal Lake, Pelican Rapids, MN.

Butch was born 1/03/1946 to Gertrude and David Carpenter in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from Gresham Union High School, attended Pacific Lutheran College in Tacoma, Washington, and later a Nursing Home Administrative course.  After 4 years in the National Guard...

Apr 13, 2021

 Marva Odegard, 85, passed away on April 13, 2021 after a short illness. Marva was born to Inez (Blessum) Thorstenson and Marvin Thorstenson on July 26, 1935 in Rugby, N.D. As a child and young adult, she moved to Towner, Bismarck and Beaumont, California before graduating form Rugby High School in 1953. After graduating from St. Luke’s School of Nursing...

Apr 12, 2021

Marcella Jean (Kemmit) Paulus, 69, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021, in her home in Moorhead.

Marcella was born on September 7, 1951, to Albert and Lenora (Adam) Kemmit in Harvey, ND. She was raised in Anamoose, ND, where she graduated from Anamoose High School with honors. After her graduation, she moved to Denver, CO, where...

Apr 12, 2021

Winnefred Joyce Haug, 92, formerly of Hawley, Minnesota, passed away April 12, 2021, at Eventide on Eighth in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Joyce was born Jan. 20, 1929, in Kittson County, Minnesota, the youngest of five children born to William and Judith Williamson.

Joyce was active in 4-H during her youth and developed a fondness for sewing that would continue throughout her...

Apr 10, 2021

William Edward Fick, 77, of Hawley, MN, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Essentia Health Hospital, Fargo, North Dakota.

“Bill” was born October 15, 1943 in Minneapolis to Arthur and Madeline Fick. When he was 3 years old the family moved to Brookston, MN. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Air Force. On December 26th, 1975...

Apr 8, 2021

Apr 7, 2021

Fern Roseline Anderson Softing passed away on April 7, 2021, at Villa Maria Nursing Home. We thank Villa Maria for their excellent and compassionate care.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Elim Lutheran Church, 321 9th Street North, Fargo, ND. Pastor Strand will be officiating. All Covid 19 mask wearing and social distancing will...

Apr 6, 2021

Jean M. Johnson, 81, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Jean was born in Minot, ND, on March 27, 1940, to Robert “Harry” and Eunice (Kringle) Ahlgren. At an early age, the family lived in Parshall, ND, for a short time before moving to Fosston, MN. Jean graduated from Fosston High...

Apr 5, 2021

Ruth E. Marsh, 89, of West Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Eventide – Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo, ND.

Ruth Elsabeth Eliason was born in Moorhead, MN, on February 4, 1932 to Franklin and Lillian (Jepson) Eliason. She grew up and attended school in Moorhead.

On December 4, 1948 Ruth married Roy Marsh and they made...

Apr 5, 2021

Darlene “Dar” Solie, age 77, of Moorhead, MN died on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND.

Darlene Pearl Ulland was born February 12, 1944 to Doryce and Palmer Ulland in Fertile, Minnesota. She lived with her older sister, Patricia and her parents in rural Rindal, MN. She attended rural country grade school and graduated from Fertile High...

Apr 5, 2021

John “David” Viker, 85, Moorhead, MN, died Monday April 5, 2021, at Riverpointe Assisted Living in Moorhead, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

David was born November 12, 1935 in Halstad Township, MN to Russel and Hazel (Carlson) Viker.  He began high school in Ada and transferred to University of Minnesota Northwest School of Agriculture where...