Obituaries

Feb 19, 2020

Paul Matthew “Buster” Motschenbacher, 79, of Perham, MN, died February 19, 2020, at Serenity Assisted Living in Dilworth, MN.

Paul was born September 17, 1940 in Moorhead, MN to Paul “Butch” Sr. and Florence (Leinum) Motschenbacher. He graduated from high school in Crookston, MN in 1959 and went on to attend Crookston Agricultural School.  Paul joined the Air National Guard...

Feb 18, 2020

One-of-a-kind, with fun-spirited laughter and a tender-hearted soul, Staci Gwen (Edeen) Roehrich went Home to Jesus Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

Born April 13, 1962, Staci was the third child of Bennett and Arlene Edeen.

A Dilworth, MN resident, she devoted herself to being a “caregiver extraordinaire” for over 23 years.  Her selfless compassion and genuine concern for others were her...

Feb 17, 2020

Luella Laske, age 102, left this earthly life at Eventide Fargo on Feb 17, 2020, with her son, David at her side.

Luella was born Sept 27, 1917 to Harry & Amelia (Dobrinz) Jones.  She grew up in the Davenport/Mapleton area.

She married Gerhard (Garry) Laske Dec 26, 1936.  They resided in Addison & had 4 children – Walter, Diane,...

Feb 15, 2020

Stanley James Dewerff, 80, Moorhead, MN, died on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Stan was born on March 4, 1939 in Fargo, ND, to Elmer and Crystal Dewerff.  He was raised and attended school in Chaffee, ND.  He graduated from Chaffee High School in 1957.  Stan joined the North Dakota National Guard and served from...

Feb 15, 2020

Joseph “Joe” John Barta Jr., 78, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020, in V.A. Hospital, Fargo, ND, after a long and courageous battle of MDS that turned to Leukemia in May of 2019.

Joe was born on June 20, 1941, to Joseph Sr. and Hazel (Kronbeck) Barta in Parke Township, rural Hawley, MN. He grew up...

Feb 15, 2020

Clarice E. Schulberg, 89, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020.

Services will be held at a later date.

Feb 15, 2020

Man Bahadur Tamang, 53, of Coon Rapids, MN, died Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN.

Services were held Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Wright Funeral Home in Moorhead.

Feb 13, 2020

George Richard Honek, 92, passed away on February 13, 2020, at River Pointe, Moorhead, MN. Prior to moving to River Pointe in late 2019, he had lived in the family home where he and Ellen raised their children for 61 years.

George was born on February 2, 1928, in Mahnomen to Anton Honek and Thressa Ondrush. His parents farmed outside...

Feb 12, 2020

Helen Jeanette (Seljevold) Seim, 98, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, in Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo, ND.

Helen was born to Lars and Josephine (Hegdahl) Seljevold in Belview, MN, on November 11, 1921.  Helen grew up in Tyler, Florence, and Averill, MN, and graduated from high school in Felton, MN, in 1939.  The family moved to...

Feb 9, 2020

Feb 6, 2020

Marian A. Lunde, 85, of Lake Park, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, MN. Marian was born in Lake Park, MN, on October 13, 1934, to Severt and Teresa (Moran) Roen. She grew up on the family farm, attended country school, and graduated from Lake Park High School. On November 19, 1955,...

Feb 5, 2020

Marlene Lilleby, 72, Moorhead, MN, died February 5, 2020, at River Pointe in Moorhead under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Marlene Carol Lilleby was born on August 24, 1947, in Fargo, ND, to Leo and Lucille (Rabanus) Riegel. She grew up and attended school in West Fargo, graduating from West Fargo High School in 1965. She...

Feb 3, 2020

Doris B. Blakeway, age 100, of rural Hawley, MN passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen.

Doris Beatrice West was born on March 14, 1919 in Lucca, ND to August and Julianna (Menge) West. Doris attended school in Dilworth before her family moved to a farm in the country when Doris began helping on...

Feb 3, 2020

Ryan Johnson, 48, of Moorhead, MN, passed away February 3, 2020, at Sanford Health Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Ryan Ordahl Johnson was born March 27, 1971 in Fargo, ND to Dennis and Rachel (Hendrickson) Johnson.  Ryan grew up in Moorhead and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1989.  He attended Moorhead State University and Ford Motor School at Hennepin...

Feb 3, 2020

Shirley D. Karns, age 79, of Davenport, IA passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at her son’s home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Services will be held in Iowa at a later date.

Feb 2, 2020

Herbert “Herb” H. Teitgen, age 77, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday February 2, 2020 at his home.

Herbert “Herb” Teitgen was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1942. He attended the University of Wisconsin and received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He attended Ambassador College in Big Sandy, Texas in 1966. There he met and married Anne Robinson...

Feb 1, 2020

Lila J. Hoyme, 87, of Dilworth, MN, died Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Lila was born May 6, 1932, at home in rural Clay County to Emil and Mary (Thorsvig) Hanson. She grew up attending country school and later graduated from Twin Valley High School. After graduating, Lila moved to Fargo and worked at St....

Jan 31, 2020

Marlene Verdell (Haslerud) Berg, 83, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020, in Hawley Senior Living, Hawley, MN, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Marlene was born on March 25, 1936, in Hawley, MN, to Theodore and Alma (Larson) Haslerud. She grew up on the family farm in Hawley and attended Hawley High...

Jan 30, 2020

Carol Rae (Thompson) Pfeifer, 63, of Lake Park, MN, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020, in Sanford on Broadway, Fargo, ND.

Jan 29, 2020

John Peter Tomaszewski, Army veteran, retired educator, husband and father passed away on January 29, 2020 at the age of 74.  Visitation will be held at Wright Funeral Home Moorhead, MN, on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 pm with a prayer service beginning at 6:30 pm. The visitation will continue at 10:00 am followed by the Mass of Christian...