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Scott C. Nelson

Scott C. Nelson

Jun 1, 2025

Scott C. Nelson was born Christmas Day, 1962, to Shirley (Hoffman) and Orris C. Nelson of Dilworth, MN. He attended Dilworth grade school and graduated from Dilworth High School and then from Bemidji State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

He was employed by the Federal Government in Health and Human Services as a Senior Auditor, retiring in...

Edward Thomas Hencz

Edward Thomas Hencz

Jun 1, 2025

Edward Thomas Hencz, 94, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Bethany on University, Fargo, ND.

Edward was born on March 28, 1931, to Theodore “Ted” and Anna (Krush) Hencz in Wilton, ND. He grew up in Wilton where he attended and graduated from Wilton High School. He attended NDSU before enlisting in the United States Air...

Gail P. Hahn

Gail P. Hahn

Jun 1, 2025

Gail Patricia Hahn (Sturgeon) died June 1, 2025 in Fargo. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank J. Hahn (Grubby), daughter Julie Hazard, father Lyle Sturgeon, mother Grace Christensen, and sister Helen Christensen.

Gail was born in Fargo, ND September 30, 1936. She spent most of her summers on Lake Melissa in Detroit Lakes with her grandparents. She graduated...

Gene Bradford Schepp

Gene Bradford Schepp

May 31, 2025

Gene Bradford Schepp, 71, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Killdeer, ND. His celebration of life will be on June 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Heartland Community Church, 1701 Main Ave East, West Fargo, ND.

Gene was born on November 26, 1953, to Edwin and Janice (Henderson) Schepp in Bottineau, ND. He attended school in Newberg, ND and later...

Jared E. Hopewell

Jared E. Hopewell

May 31, 2025

Jared Elijah Hopewell, Age 29, passed away in his home on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Jared was born December 5th, 1995 in Phoenix, AZ to Cynthia Beth Hopewell. Jared was his mother’s greatest joy. Jared and Cynthia moved back to North Dakota in 1997 to be closer to family.

Jared excelled in high school and graduated two years early. Jared went on...

Andrew Russell "Andy" Schultz

Andrew Russell "Andy" Schultz

May 29, 2025

Andrew Russell "Andy" Schultz of Dilworth, MN, formerly of Bismarck, ND, passed away at his home on May 29, 2025, after a period of declining health. He was 61 years old.

Born on August 17, 1963, at Bismarck Hospital, Andy was the son of Marylin B. Schultz and John Enoch Schultz, both of whom preceded him in death. He grew up...

Sherwood Eugene "Pete" Peterson, Sr.

Sherwood Eugene "Pete" Peterson, Sr.

May 23, 2025

A life well lived came to a peaceful close. Sherwood Eugene “Pete” Peterson, Sr., 84, of rural Baker, MN, passed away in an afternoon nap on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Eventide Nursing Home, Moorhead, MN.

A family man, a proud farmer, and a larger-than-life personality.

Pete was born on October 17, 1940, to Eugene and Hope (Young) Peterson, at St. John’s...

Scott Mitchell McKenzie

Scott Mitchell McKenzie

May 23, 2025

Scott Mitchell McKenzie, 61, of Tower City, ND, died Friday, May 23, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Michigan at a later date.

Leon "Lee" Amble

Leon "Lee" Amble

May 19, 2025

Lee was born on May 3rd, 1936 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. His pain from cancer was lifted on Monday May 19th, 2025 at the age of 89.

He is survived by Janet (Jan), his wife of 68 years and 3 children; Tim (Emmy), Tammy (Steve Linn) and Twila. He will also be missed by 10 grandchildren an 14 great grandchildren.

Thanks...

Ruth Verna (Rynerson) Albertson

Ruth Verna (Rynerson) Albertson

May 19, 2025

Ruth Verna (Rynerson) Albertson, 87, Dilworth, MN, died on Monday, May 19th 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family, at Eventide on 8th.

Ruth was born on April 24th, 1938, to Floyd and Rose Ann (Bolduc) Rynerson and grew up on a farm in Stephen, MN. They moved to Moorhead, MN, where Ruth graduated from Moorhead High in 1956. She was the...

Maureen D. Barbrick

Maureen D. Barbrick

May 18, 2025

Maureen D. Barbrick, 59, of Dilworth, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Maureen was born May 29, 1966, in Haverhill, MA, to Nelson and Aurilla (Gabree) Bailey. She later moved to Dilworth, MN, where so most recently resided.

Maureen in survived by her daughter, Joleen Bailey; and her fiancé, Jaime Torres.

She was preceded...

Sherry Ann Huse

Sherry Ann Huse

May 17, 2025

Sherry Ann Huse, 50, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital, Fargo, ND. 

A full obituary will be placed here soon.

Fern E. Haiby

Fern E. Haiby

May 13, 2025

Fern E. Haiby, 85, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND, while surrounded by her family. Fern Elaine Haiby was born September 1, 1939, in Jamestown, ND, to Glen and Alice (Hunt) Hoeckle. She grew up in Jamestown, ND, and attended school there through ninth grade. She was active in band and...

Norma E. Raney

Norma E. Raney

May 11, 2025

Norma Elaine (Erickson) Raney, 93, of Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on May 11th, 2025, at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND.

Norma was born on February 15, 1932, in Erskine, MN. The daughter of Norman and Georgia (Benson) Erickson and youngest sister of Fern and LaVache. She grew up in Drayton, ND and graduated from Drayton Public School in 1950....

Jean B. Blauert

Jean B. Blauert

May 10, 2025

Jean Brigit Blauert, 93, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Lilac Homes in Dilworth, MN, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Jean was born near Hawley, MN on September 21, 1931, to Bernhard and Ella (Winjum) Renslow. She was baptized and confirmed in Keene Lutheran Church, near Ulen, MN. Jean attended rural schools...

Janet Yarbrough

Janet Yarbrough

May 8, 2025

Janet Lea (Burnside) Yarbrough was born to Frankie and Evey Burnside on July 26, 1941 on a farm near Hitterdal, MN. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, and attended school in Hitterdal before graduating in 1959. In 1962, Janet married Ed Yarbrough at Salem Lutheran Church in Hitterdal.

Janet and Ed spent most of their years together living...

Richard E. Westlund

Richard E. Westlund

May 7, 2025

Richard “Dick” Elliot Westlund Sr., 84, of Lake Park, MN, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing, Detroit Lakes, MN, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Dick was born August 23, 1940, in Cormorant Township, one of six children of Albert and Alice (Teigen) Westlund. He attended school at District 10 until 6th grade...

Deborah Olive "Debby" Leach

Deborah Olive "Debby" Leach

May 5, 2025

Deborah Olive “Debby” (Gustin) Leach, 76, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Sanford on Broadway, Fargo, ND.

Debby was born on October 28, 1948, to Peter and Darlene (Brunette) Gustin in Fargo, ND. She grew up in Moorhead, MN, where she attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Schools, graduating from Moorhead High School in 1966. She continued her...

Lorilee M. Petermann

Lorilee M. Petermann

May 4, 2025

Lorilee Marguerite Barth, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, passed away on 5/4/2025 at the age of 97. Lorilee was born to Henry and Elva Barth in Campbell, MN on March 25, 1928. She attended school at Comstock, MN, graduating in 1945. She was living at Farmstead Care at the time of her death under the care of Hospice of...

Jason E. Halverson

Jason E. Halverson

May 1, 2025

Jason Halverson, 49, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at The Meadows in Fargo. Jason was born in Moorhead, MN, the only child of the late Linda (Holm) Halverson and the late Clifford Halverson. He was a 1994 graduate of Hawley High School. Jason worked as a Night Auditor at AmericInn and as a cashier at...