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Allan R. Wyffels

Allan R. Wyffels

Jun 27, 2020

Allan R. Wyffels, 59, of Moorhead, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Allan was born in Marshall, MN, on March 23, 1961, to Lawrence (Bud)  and Maxine (Lozinski) Wyffels. He grew up and attended school in Minneota, MN. Al was an amazing football player and led his team.  He was very active in FFA and 4-H.  Following...

Virgil Ronald Barta

Virgil Ronald Barta

Jun 25, 2020

Cribbage master, pinochle pro, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle – a fighter to age 90.  Virgil Ronald Barta passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of June 25th, 2020.

Virgil was born to Grace and Wesley Barta on June 8, 1930, in Hawley, MN, where he attended school.

Virgil proudly served in the US...

Lavern Duane Nordby

Lavern Duane Nordby

Jun 23, 2020

On June 23, 2020, Lavern Duane Nordby walked into the loving arms of Jesus, after a courageous 20 month battle against cancer.

Lavern Duane Nordby was born on May 2, 1953, in Perham, MN, to Donald and Irene (Hepola) Nordby.  Lavern lived the first 8 years of his life in Menahga, MN, before moving with his family to Dilworth, MN,...

Kyle Lloyd Thompson

Kyle Lloyd Thompson

Jun 22, 2020

Kyle Lloyd Thompson, 20, of Glyndon, MN, died Monday, June 22, 2020, as a result of a car accident near Glyndon.

Kyle was born March 2, 2000 in Fargo, ND, to Scott and Ruth (Reed) Thompson.  He grew up and attended school in Hawley, MN.  From a young age, Kyle was a car enthusiast and he spent countless hours learning...

Lois Quenette

Lois Quenette

Jun 21, 2020

Lois Quenette, 87, of Fargo, ND, died June 21, 2020, at Bethany on 42nd, under care of Ethos Hospice.

No services will be held at this time.

Solveig A. Bartz

Solveig A. Bartz

Jun 17, 2020

Solveig (Moe) Bartz, Fargo, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

Solveig Amanda Moe was born on June 24, 1932 in Grand Forks, ND, to Martin and Selma (Lillehaugen) Moe. She grew up on the Moe farm near Dahlen, ND, with older brothers, Martin and Art. After high school graduation from Dahlen, she attended Concordia College, Moorhead, receiving her B.A....

Dorothy Ruth Anderson

Dorothy Ruth Anderson

Jun 14, 2020

Dorothy Ruth (Swan) Anderson, 102, of Fargo, ND, passed away early on Sunday, June 14, 2020.

Dorothy was born on May 29, 1918, in Sioux City, IA. She was adopted by Orville and Florence (Peterson) Swan from Huron, SD. She grew up and graduated from Huron High School in 1936. Dorothy then attended Huron Business College graduating with honors...

Clara B. Zurn

Clara B. Zurn

Jun 14, 2020

Clara (Clare) B. Oldenburg-Zurn, age 97, of Moorhead, MN passed away peacefully on June 14, 2020 after a lengthy illness.  She was born on October 25, 1922 to the late Anna (Wachlin) and Fred Oldenburg of Deer Creek, MN.

Clara is survived by her children; Barbara (James) Vargo, Louis, Patricia (Michael) Roehrick, Michael (LouAnn), Gail (Donald) Whitman, Paul (Marcy), John...

Larry Lovold

Larry Lovold

Jun 11, 2020

Larry Lovold of The Villages, Florida passed away at the age of 76 peacefully in North Branch, Minnesota the morning of June 11, 2020.

Larry Harlan Lovold was born on March 19, 1944 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Leslie and Hazel (Anderson) Lovold of Lake Park, Minnesota.  Larry was raised on the family farm south of Lake Park and later...

Gregory Francis Kooren

Gregory Francis Kooren

Jun 11, 2020

Gregory Francis Kooren, 58, passed away peacefully on June 11th, 2020.  Growing up in Fargo and by Rollag, his easy-going demeanor garnered him many friends during his lifetime. Extremely intelligent, he was able to carry on relevant conversation with anyone no matter their background. He prided himself on his money management, and did quite well throughout his life, often with...

James Allen Mahlke

James Allen Mahlke

Jun 10, 2020

James (Jim) Allen Mahlke, 57, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in his home. Jim was born in Jamestown, ND, on May 30, 1963, to Emil Mahlke Jr. and Marilyn (Martin) Mahlke. He was raised in Westport, SD, for most of his childhood.

Jim served for the North Dakota National Guard before settling in Fargo, ND,...

Milton A. Arneson

Milton A. Arneson

Jun 8, 2020

Milton A. Arneson Colonel USAF (Retired)

4542 4th St. So., Moorhead, MN 56560

Milt passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.  Milt was born April 30, 1928 in Ross, MN to Olaf and Jennie (Byfuglien) Arneson. After only one year at Concordia College, Moorhead MN, Milt was inducted into the Army Air Corps. In...

Beatrice Ellingson

Beatrice Ellingson

Jun 6, 2020

Beatrice Ellingson, 93, of Hawley, MN, went to be with her Lord Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Eventide in Moorhead.

Beatrice Harrietta Ellingson was born March 24, 1927 in Fargo, ND, to Robert and Edith (Flohrs) Peters.  She grew up and attended school in Hawley, MN.  Beatrice was united in marriage to Julian Ellingson on October 31, 1942 in Audubon,...

Robert Earl Garza

Robert Earl Garza

Jun 6, 2020

Two Roads (Canku Nunpa), 60, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Essentia Health Hospital, Fargo, ND. Robert Earl Garza was born on April 1, 1960, to Frank A. and Irma G. Garza in Brownsville, TX.

Robert grew up in Brownsville where he attended Homer Hanna High School. After receiving his G.E.D., he joined the United...

Francis “Frank” Theis

Francis “Frank” Theis

Jun 5, 2020

Francis “Frank” T. Theis, 81, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.

Frank was born October 10, 1938, to Andrew and Agnes (Killian) Theis in Fosston, MN. He went to school in Fosston, MN.  Frank grew up and worked on the farm until he enlisted in the National Guard, where he served...

Earl A. Stein Jr.

Earl A. Stein Jr.

Jun 3, 2020

Earl A. Stein, Jr., 87, Moorhead, MN, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in his home in Moorhead.

Earl Arnold Stein, Jr., was born on September 1, 1932, in Fargo, ND, to Earl and Leone (Henschke) Stein. He grew up in Fargo, graduating from Fargo Central High School in 1950 before attending and graduating from Concordia College, Moorhead in 1954.

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Ronald “Ronn” Overland

Ronald “Ronn” Overland

Jun 3, 2020

Ronald Edwin Overland, 81, of Moorhead, MN, died peacefully on June 3, 2020, at Sanford Health Medical Center in Fargo, surrounded by his loving family.

Ronn was born June 24, 1938 in Crookston, MN, to Edwin and Helen (Moen) Overland. His family and close friends always called him Ronny. He graduated from Fertile High School in 1956.  After high school...

Timothy D. Monson

Timothy D. Monson

Jun 2, 2020

Timothy “Tim” Monson, age 67, of Apache Junction, AZ, formerly of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully at his residence.

Timothy Dean Monson was born on June 2, 1953 in Cooperstown, ND to Roger and Laurette (Benoit) Monson. Tim graduated from Red River High School in 1971, went into the Navy in 1973 and served in Vietnam. Following his honorable discharge...

Gabriel James Peters

Gabriel James Peters

Jun 1, 2020

Gabriel James Peters, precious baby boy of Anthony Peters and Ann Hendrickx, was born sleeping on June 1, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center. Although Gabriel never spent any time with us on Earth, he was so loved and will be greatly missed.

Gabriel is survived by his parents, Anthony and Ann, his maternal grandparents, Tom and Nancy Hendrickx, and many...

Donald E. “Don” Hedlund

Donald E. “Don” Hedlund

Jun 1, 2020

Donald E. “Don” Hedlund, 77, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Bethany on 42nd Senior Living, Fargo, ND.

Don was born in Fargo, ND, on February 23, 1943 to Albert and Olga (Cleveland) Hedlund. He grew up in Fargo and graduated from Fargo Central High School. He went to work for Scheels Sporting Goods as...