Obituaries

Jul 24, 2020

Beverly Jean Ranum, 72, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on July 24, 2020 in her home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Beverly was born to Willard and Ellen Stromberg in Strandquist, MN, where she attended school and grew up. Beverly moved to Crookston, MN, shortly before graduating from Central High School there in 1966.

In 1967...

Jul 22, 2020

Jul 21, 2020

Edgar E. Wright, Jr. 86, Moorhead, MN, died on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in his home on Cormorant Lake.

Ed was born on June 27, 1934, in Fargo, ND, to Edgar and Hanny (Lund) Wright. He graduated from Moorhead High School in 1952 and then attended Concordia College until the end of his sophomore year.  His father’s sudden death made...

Jul 21, 2020

Harold Christopher “Kit” Whitten, 64, of Moorhead and Buffalo, MN, passed away Monday, July 21, 2020, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Kit was born May 26, 1956, in Minneapolis, MN, to Richard and Catherine (Loucks) Whitten.

Kit had lifelong interests in all types of fishing, hunting and in archery. He especially loved time with his four grandsons.

Kit is...

Jul 17, 2020

Helen E. Nelson, 93, Moorhead, MN died on Friday, July 17, 2020. Helen was born July 28, 1926 in the home where she grew up in Skree Township, Clay County MN to Ole and Mathilda Ronsberg. 

She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1944. On June 18, 1949 she married Art Nelson in...

Jul 15, 2020

Judy McLeod, 79, Moorhead, MN, died peacefully Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in her home at Eventide Assisted Living under the care of Ethos Hospice following a short battle with cancer.

Judith Annette Gutzmer was born May 14, 1941 to Elroy Arthur and Doris Lena (Stoltenow) Gutzmer in Wahpeton, North Dakota where she grew up on the family farm near Great...

Jul 15, 2020

Joanne K. Hitterdal passed away peacefully with family on July 15, 2020 at Farmstead Assisted Living in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Joanne was born on February 19, 1937 in Oakland, Nebraska to Ivar Nord and Hannah (Steen) Nord, moving to Hitterdal, Minnesota as a young girl.  Joanne attended school at Hitterdal, graduating in 1955, then getting a teaching certificate at Concordia College. ...

Jul 8, 2020

 

Charles “Charlie” Williams, 74, of Augusta, Georgia passed away on July 8, 2020, in Vibra Hospital of Fargo.

Charlie was born in Augusta, Georgia, to Thomas and Nancy Williams on May 7, 1946. He attended Lucy C. Laney High School, were he was a part of the proud class of 1965. After graduating from Laney High School, Charlie Williams...

Jul 7, 2020

Erik Anthony Tortorice, 44, was born on Aug 23, 1975 in Fargo, ND and passed away on July 7, 2020. The beloved son of Anthony and Eileen Tortorice was raised in Moorhead, MN. Erik graduated from Moorhead High School in 1994. He often had his beautiful artwork on display throughout high school. Erik loved running with his “Brentwood Crew”.

On...

Jul 5, 2020

Patricia “Patty” Otto (Anderson), 66, of Devils Lake, ND, passed away on July 5, 2020, in Mohave Valley, AZ. Patty was born in Moorhead, MN, on August 8, 1953 to Clayton and Gladys (Chambers) Anderson. She grew up in Hawley, MN, where she attended and graduated from high school. Following high school, Patty continued her education in cosmetology and worked...

Jul 5, 2020

Donna Mae (Bemis) Olson, 78, of Moorhead, Minn., died unexpectedly July 5, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, N.D.

Donna was born to Louis and Verna (Jones) Bemis in New Rockford, N.D., and grew up in Williston, N.D., where the family operated a grocery store. She graduated from Williston High School in 1960 and then headed to Josef’s School...

Jul 4, 2020

Francis Roger Perreault, 78, of Lake Park, MN, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Detroit Lakes, MN.

Francis was born on August 22, 1941, to George and Nettie (Remick) Perreault near Terrebonne, MN. He grew up in the country playing in the creek, raiding gardens, and hunting rabbits so that he and his best friend,...

Jul 4, 2020

Phyllis Anderson, 90, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Farmstead Care in Moorhead. Phyllis was born February 10, 1930, to Bent and Myrtle (Johnson) Sunde. Phyllis grew up on the family farm near Felton, MN. The family later moved in to Moorhead where Phyllis graduated from high school. In 1949, Phyllis married Bud Anderson. Together...

Jul 3, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Solum age 87 of Moorhead, MN, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at Rosewood on Broadway, Fargo, ND.

Chuck was born to Garnet and Grace (Cyr) Solum of Barnesville, MN, on July 15, 1932.  He grew up in Barnesville and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1950. Chuck spent many happy summer days on Pelican Lake. In his youth...

Jul 2, 2020

Ronald B. Rohweller, 77, Hawley, MN, died Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND.

Ron was born September 16, 1942 to Harley and Ethel Rohweller of Foxhome, MN.  The family moved to a farm along the Ottertail River south of Perham.  While living there, Ron found his love of fishing, bringing home supper many times.  He also...

Jul 1, 2020

Veran Adrian Kapaun, 77, of Fargo, ND, passed away on July 1, 2020, in his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, surrounded by his family.

Veran was born on December 21, 1942, in Valley City, ND. The son of Veran J. and Audrey E. (Lee) Kapaun. They moved from Nome, ND, to Fargo, where he...

Jun 30, 2020

 

Sylvia Adeline (Kragnes) Teigen,70, of Moorhead, MN died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Bethany Nursing Home in the care of Hospice, Fargo, ND.

Sylvia was born September 13, 1949, the daughter of Alvin O. and Adeline (Rosman) Kragnes.  She was baptized and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church.

Sylvia attended school at Clay County Dist. #70, Georgetown, Moorhead High School,...

Jun 30, 2020

Nancy S. Lofgren, 70, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Nancy Sue Offutt was born to Berch and Mae (Hord) Offutt on February 23, 1950 and grew up on the family farm near Glyndon, MN. She was active in 4-H, drama and choir growing up and graduated from Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton in...

Jun 28, 2020

James Lloyd Beattie was born January 20, 1940, to Peter W. and Eva (Lloyd) Beattie at Erie, Cass County, ND.  He died June 28, 2020 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.  He attended school at Ayr, ND and transferred to Moorhead schools in the fall of 1953 when he moved with his family to Moorhead.  He graduated from Moorhead High...

Jun 27, 2020

Larry D. Vondall, age 75, of Fargo, ND passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Aneta Park View Health Center, Aneta, ND.

Larry Dwight Vondall was born on March 27, 1945 to Michael and Florence (Martin) Vondall in Belcourt, ND. Larry attended high school and furthered his education at a technical college. Larry spent majority of his career as...