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Ricardo Garcia Jr.
Jan 26, 2025
Ricardo "Richie" Garcia Jr., 39, of Provo, Utah, formerly Moorhead, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Provo Rehabilitation and Nursing, Provo, Utah.
Arrangements are pending.
William "Bill" M. Glass
Jan 25, 2025
William “Bill” Michael Glass, 79 of Borup, MN passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at SMP Health - St. Catherine South, Fargo, ND.
Bill was born on May 11, 1945, in Moorhead, MN to William and Irene Brennan. He was later adopted by Leland “Ole” and Helen Glass. Helen later passed away and Ole married Agnes Johanson whom Bill became...
Verne Wik
Jan 23, 2025
Verne Olaf Wik, 91, was born on February 2, 1933, to Olaf and Karine (Klokseth) Wik in Fargo, ND. He grew up in rural Glyndon, MN. He graduated from Moorhead High School, Concordia College, and earned his Masters degree from Bemidji State University. He was drafted into the Army and served in the Korean War from 1953-1955 stationed in Fort...
David A. Halvorson
Jan 22, 2025
David Allen Halvorson, 83, of Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 5, 1941, in Erskine, MN, to Neil and Bessie (Preisler) Halvorson, David lived a life full of joy, laughter, and love.
David married Darlene (Horn) on August 4, 1962, in Winger, MN, and together they shared 62 wonderful years...
Roger W. Wright
Jan 21, 2025
Roger William Wright passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his wife and five daughters. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and steadfast man of faith, Roger left an enduring legacy of love, service, and commitment.
Born to William and Hilda Wright on October 15, 1938, Roger grew up with a strong sense of family...
Eileen J. Despiegler
Jan 19, 2025
Eileen J. Despiegler, 62, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday, January 19, at home under the care of family and Sanford Hospice.
Glen E. Witt
Jan 18, 2025
Glen E. Witt, 86 of Moorhead, MN passed away on January 18, 2025, at Essentia Health Hospital, Fargo, ND.
Glen Everett Witt was born November 24, 1938, in Moorhead, MN to Everett and Adeline (Halverson) Witt. Glen grew up in Moorhead and graduated from Moorhead State Campus School. Glen worked various jobs before accepting a position at Tallman Oil in Fargo,...
Richard Norris Rustad
Jan 17, 2025
Richard Norris Rustad, 85, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, MN.
Richard was born on November 11, 1939, to Norris and Dorothy (Whitrow) Rustad, in Hawley, MN, on the family farm. He grew up in Hawley where he attended and graduated from Hawley High School. After high school, he made his...
Valoree Jane (Johnson, Ouren) Howard
Jan 16, 2025
Val was born November 2, 1958, in Pelican Rapids, MN to John and Virginia Johnson. She graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1977(the class motto of Go to hell, Go to heaven, we are the class of “77) which she proudly told many times! Val graduated from Moorhead State University with degrees in Political Science and Criminal Justice.
Her marriage...
Kenneth M. "Ken" Tangen
Jan 16, 2025
Kenneth Merlin “Ken” Tangen, 94, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Eventide on 8th Nursing Home, Moorhead, MN.
Ken was born on March 15, 1930, in St. Paul, MN, to Gladys Tangen. He was raised in Lisbon, ND, graduating in 1948. Ken completed his college education in 1958 graduating from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN.
During those past...
Robert "Bob" Leon Bjerke
Jan 15, 2025
Robert “Bob” Leon Bjerke, 83, of Hawley, MN, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Bob was born on March 19, 1941, to Nels and Selma (Jensen) Bjerke at home during the Iconic Ides of March blizzard....
Lois M. Jensen
Jan 14, 2025
Lois M. Jensen, 89 of Glyndon, MN passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Carolyn O. Edwards
Jan 13, 2025
Carolyn O. Edwards, 86 years, 4 months, 27 days, passed away on January 13, 2025, in Essentia Health.
Carolyn Olive Babolian was born on Wednesday, August 17, 1938, in St. James, Minnesota to Joe and Olive Babolian. She is the oldest of ten children. The family moved about rural Minnesota until 1955. The three girls and seven Babolian boys all grew...
Betty Lou Bosak
Jan 10, 2025
Betty Lou Charlotte Bosak lived ninety-three years and left a legacy of love. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Clifford, who died in 2020, her beloved son, Gregory, who died in 2018, also her brother Kenneth and his wife Jennelle. Betty is survived by her 4 remaining children: Sherie (John Mischke), Steven (Kim), Jeffrey (Cindy), Douglas (Michelle),...
Mathew E. Alufohai
Jan 10, 2025
Mathew E. Alufohai, 68, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.
Arrangements for Matthew are pending.
Norma S. Mjelde
Jan 10, 2025
Norma Senora Torgerson Mjelde, 98, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, in Sanford’s Hospice House, Fargo, ND. Norma was born to Theodore and Clarice Torgerson on October 3, 1926, in Lockhart, MN. The family moved to Beltrami, MN, where she attended school and received her education.
On August 4, 1942, she was united in marriage to Vernon...
William Beck
Jan 7, 2025
William Beck, 77, of Moorhead, MN, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Arrangements for William are pending.
Karen Lynn Ostgarden
Jan 6, 2025
Karen Ostgarden, 69, Moorhead, MN, passed away Monday, January 6th, 2025, at Eventide, Fargo, ND. Her gentle, humorous, and caring spirit will be missed by everyone she knew and loved.
Karen Lynn Cederberg was born in Fargo, ND on October 25th, 1955, to Vernon and Elenor (Woodward) Cederberg. She was baptized at Hawley Lutheran and confirmed at Hegland Lutheran in Hawley,...
Dennis E. Fandrich
Jan 6, 2025
Dennis E. Fandrich, 71 of Moorhead, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, in his home.
Dennis Edward Fandrich was born October 1, 1953, in Carrington, ND to Edward and Margaret (Hogan) Fandrich. He grew up in Carrington and graduated from Carrington High School.
Following graduation, Dennis enlisted in the US Air Force and was stationed in Minot, ND. On...
Jami Hagen Nylander
Jan 5, 2025
Jami Hagen Nylander, 46, passed away in Fargo, on January 5, 2025.
Jami Leigh Hagen was born on November 9, 1978, to Jerry and Marlene (Christianson) Hagen in Fargo. She attended schools in Fargo and Moorhead, graduating from Moorhead High in the Class of 1997. Friendly, fun-loving, and vivacious, Jami forged many lasting friendships. She thoughtfully celebrated friends and family with...
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