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Russell M. Boen

Russell M. Boen

Oct 21, 2020

Russell M Boen of Moorhead, MN passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Sandford Medical Center. Russell was born on March 26, 1933 to Carl and Helen (Helm) Boen on the family farm in Norman County. Following school, Russell worked on the family farm until he enlisted in the US Navy and served in the Korean War on the...

Madonna “Donna” Roen

Madonna “Donna” Roen

Oct 20, 2020

Madonna “Donna” Roen, 89, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Eventide on Eighth Care Center in Moorhead.

A full obituary will be placed here soon.

Mary A. Hilde

Mary A. Hilde

Oct 19, 2020

Mary Alice Hilde passed away October 19, 2020 in Moorhead, MN, after a hard fought battle with Multiple Sclerosis and lung cancer at the age of 78.

Mary A. Desjardins was born to George and Lucille Desjardins in Annandale, MN, on July 13, 1942. She was raised in Felton, MN, by her grandparents, Ernest and Regina Desjardins.

She married Bruce...

Wayne A. Kaufman

Wayne A. Kaufman

Oct 19, 2020

Wayne Allen Kaufman

Wayne was born to Melvin (Johnny) and Edna Kaufman in Sisseton, SD, on February 22, 1939. He passed away peacefully at his home on October 19, 2020, at the age 81.

He graduated high school from Browns Valley High School in 1957.

Wayne worked for Bristol Meyers Squib (Clairol Division) until 1991, then went on to Advantage...

Patricia Mae Cottrell

Patricia Mae Cottrell

Oct 18, 2020

Patricia M. Cottrell, 84, died Sunday, October 18, 2020 in River Pointe memory care, Moorhead, MN.

Patricia Mae Goddard was born on May 29th, 1936, in Aldrich, MN to Harold and Jennie (Wassink) Goddard.  She attended District 4 and graduated from Verndale High School.  She started her career with the phone company in Wadena, MN.  Pat married her high school...

John Edward Luhrs

John Edward Luhrs

Oct 18, 2020

John Edward Luhrs, 59, of Dickinson, ND, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, in Essentia Health Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Hiram M. Drache

Hiram M. Drache

Oct 17, 2020

Hiram M. Drache was born at Meriden, Minnesota, August 18, 1924, to Paul A. and Anna L. (Schulz) Drache. He attended a two-room rural elementary school in Meridan, graduated from Owatonna High School in 1942, and enrolled at Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn. World War II changed his educational plans, and on November 3, 1942, he joined 122 Gustavus...

Carol L. Langlie

Carol L. Langlie

Oct 17, 2020

Carol Langlie, 87, Glyndon, MN, died on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at home under the care of family and Ethos Hospice.

Carol was born on May 12, 1933, in Elmwood Township, Clay County, MN, to Lawrence and Alice (Tollefson) Erstad. She grew up and attended a one room country school in Elmwood Township. The schoolhouse has since been moved to...

Ronald Lyle Gregor

Ronald Lyle Gregor

Oct 16, 2020

Ronald “Rockin’ Ron” Lyle Gregor, 73, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020, in Fargo VA Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Ron was born on September 9, 1947, to Lyle and Mae (Beaudoin), in Minot, ND. He obtained his GED and served his country in the United States Military in the Navy.

Ron was a gentle soul who enjoyed...

Hazel Cecilia Philpott

Hazel Cecilia Philpott

Oct 16, 2020

Hazel Cecilia Philpott, 97, of Glyndon, MN, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020, in Sanford on Broadway, Fargo, ND.

No services have been scheduled at this time.

Donald Wayne “Don” Gray

Donald Wayne “Don” Gray

Oct 15, 2020

Donald “Don” Gray, 86, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020, in River Pointe Senior Living, Moorhead, MN.

Don was one of four sons born to John and Dorothy (Nafziger) in a home south of Twin Valley, MN, December 13, 1934. When he was nine years old, he moved with his family to a farm west of...

Phyllis Roberta Fillafer

Phyllis Roberta Fillafer

Oct 13, 2020

Phyllis was born on November 19, 1932, to Robert and Judith (Holte) Olson in Moorhead, MN. She attended Oak Mound School thru the 8th grade and graduated from Moorhead Senior High School.  After high school she attended Dakota Business College, then met Harry Fillafer at a dance, which sparked their lifelong love.  They were united in marriage on June 19,...

Lauree Brekke

Lauree Brekke

Oct 13, 2020

Lauree Anne Flaa Brekke, 67, Fargo, ND, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 13th at her home surrounded by her family.  Lauree Flaa was born on June 23, 1953 in Fargo, ND to Vander and Edith (Lamb) Flaa.  She graduated from Moorhead High School in 1971 and Minnesota School of Business.  Lauree was united in marriage to James S. Brekke on...

Nathan Dale Hausmann

Nathan Dale Hausmann

Oct 13, 2020

Nathan Dale Hausmann, 45, died suddenly Tuesday evening at Sanford Hospital in Fargo.

Nathan was born on June 24th, 1975 in Graceville, MN to Dale and Debra Hausmann. He was the oldest of four children. In 1980, Nathan’s family moved to Staples, MN. Growing up, Nathan was active in sports, including baseball, track, football and basketball. He spent many a...

Joyce M. Blouin

Joyce M. Blouin

Oct 12, 2020

Joyce (Colwill) Blouin, 83 of Moorhead, MN, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Monday, October 12, 2020 surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with cancer. She was born October 26, 1936 near Ashby, MN, to Albert and Eva (Thiel) Colwill. She grew up on several nearby farms and graduated from Ashby High School.

Joyce touched the lives...

Raymond Paulson

Raymond Paulson

Oct 12, 2020

Raymond Paulson, 87, of Lake Park, MN, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at the Minnesota Veterans Home, Fergus Falls, MN.

Raymond Leonard Paulson was born in Pierpont, SD to Bennie & Alma (Mahlen) Paulson. He grew up with six older brothers and attended school in Webster, SD where he was active in band, choir, track and football.

Ray married his...

Cameron Schroeder

Cameron Schroeder

Oct 12, 2020

Cameron Schroeder, 84, of Hitterdal, MN, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at home under the care of family and Ethos Hospice.

Cameron Willis Schroeder was born to Rip and Maude Schroeder in Heimdal, ND on July 2, 1936.

He graduated from Obron High School. After graduation he then registered with the National Guard for a couple of years.

On July...

Briar Rose Brew

Briar Rose Brew

Oct 10, 2020

Briar Rose Brew, precious baby girl of Brittany Skolness and Bryce Brew, was born sleeping on October 10, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center. Although Briar never spent any time with us on Earth, she was so loved and will be greatly missed.

A private family service will be held.

Ron Sandness

Ron Sandness

Oct 9, 2020

Ron Sandness, 75, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at Bethany on University in Fargo, ND.

Ronald Lee Sandness was born June 20, 1945, in Beach, ND, to Gustav and Thora (Norman) Sandness. He graduated from Moorhead High School in 1966.  On December 27, 1975, Ron was united in marriage to Catherine Kelley in Fargo. They made...

Bruce B. Collins

Bruce B. Collins

Oct 9, 2020

Bruce Collins, age 80, of West Fargo, ND passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at his residence under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Bruce Brian Collins was born on August 3, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Burt and Almeda (Stensrud) Collins. Bruce grew up in Chicago and graduated from Oak Park High School in 1958....