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Jeanette Glaesman

Jeanette Glaesman

Nov 24, 2025

Jeanette “Nettie” Glaesman, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Monday, November 24, 2025, at her home near Lake Park, MN, surrounded by those who loved her.

Nettie was born on October 18, 1944, in Hawley, MN to Donald and Louise (Bell) McDonald. Nettie grew up in Sabin, MN, graduating from Moorhead High School in 1962.

In the spring of...

Barbara Louise "Barb" Winter

Barbara Louise "Barb" Winter

Nov 20, 2025

Barbara Louise “Barb” Winter, 71, of Dilworth, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at HIA Hospice Heather’s House, Fargo, ND.

Barb was born on April 29, 1954, in Moorhead, MN, to Elmer and Lucille (Bruggeman) Winter. She grew up in Dilworth where she attended and graduated from Dilworth High School in 1972. She worked as a CNA at St....

Judith K. Swangler

Judith K. Swangler

Dec 3, 2025

Judith Kay (Brandt) Swangler was born on August 6, 1943, in Comstock, MN, to Walter and Ida (Ernst) Brandt.

She was married to Orville “Buzz” Dow from 1958 – 1968, William Smith from 1972 – 1976, and later to Joseph Swangler from 1979 until his death, January 30, 2016. They lived in Staples, MN, and moved to Dilworth, MN, in 1989...

Maydell Lorraine Dolva

Maydell Lorraine Dolva

Dec 2, 2025

Maydell Lorraine Dolva, age 96, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, at Hospice (HIA) Heather’s House in Fargo, ND. Maydell Lorraine Nelson was born in rural Hawley on May 7, 1929, to Carl and Mildred (Olson) Nelson. She was baptized and confirmed at Hegland Lutheran Church and attended country school.

On June 10, 1951, Maydell married Harold Dolva, the love...

Dale E. Wold

Dale E. Wold

Dec 1, 2025

Dale E. Wold, 92, of Moorhead, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, at HIA - Heather's House, Fargo, ND.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with a visitation one hour before the service at Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead, MN.

A full obituary will be placed here soon.

Nick W. Bosh

Nick W. Bosh

Nov 30, 2025

Dominic William “Nick” Bosh, 71, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 30, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife and their three sons. He left this world with the same quiet strength, humility, and faith that defined his life — a good and faithful servant, welcomed into the arms of the Lord.

Nick was born on August 30, 1954, in...

William "Bill" D. Daugherty, Jr.

William "Bill" D. Daugherty, Jr.

Nov 30, 2025

William “Bill” Daugherty Jr. passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND at the age of 92. He was born on January 10, 1933, in Bluemound Township, McLean County, Illinois, to William and Ola (Basham) Daughtery. His early years were spent in rural Illinois, where his family lived near Towanda and later in Colfax. After...

Emily Renee Pierce

Emily Renee Pierce

Nov 29, 2025

Emily Renee Pierce, 66, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

A full obituary will be available here soon.

A Remembrance Gathering will be held in the summer of 2026.  Emily's webpage will be updated as details become available.  

Gereldene "Jean" Tollerud

Gereldene "Jean" Tollerud

Nov 28, 2025

Gereldene (Jean) Irene Tollerud passed peacefully from this world into to the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 28, 2025.

Jean (a nickname her father bestowed upon her) was born on May 14, 1931, at home on the farm in Anthony Township, Norman County, Minnesota, to Lavi and Bertha (Baumgarten) Brueshoff. She was baptized and confirmed in...

Dale Willis Anderson

Dale Willis Anderson

Nov 26, 2025

Dale Willis Anderson, 97, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Eventide on 8th, Moorhead, MN.

Dale was born on February 16, 1928, to Fred and Mabel (Rowe) Anderson in Moorhead, MN. He grew up in Moorhead where he attended and graduated from Moorhead High School, class of 1948. He attended NDSU for two years before enlisting...

Farouk Fouad Fatouh

Farouk Fouad Fatouh

Nov 24, 2025

Farouk Fouad Fatouh, 25, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, November, 24, 2025. 

Carol Louise Thomas

Carol Louise Thomas

Nov 23, 2025

Carol Thomas, 95, of Moorhead Minnesota, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died November 23rd at Eventide on Eighth in Moorhead. Visitation will be held at Wright Funeral Home, 605 2nd Ave South Moorhead, on November 28th from 5 to 7 pm, with a prayer service at 7 pm. Funeral service will be November 29th at North Buffalo Lutheran Church,...

David Lee May

David Lee May

Nov 22, 2025

David Lee “Dave” May, 66, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in his home in Hawley.

Dave was born on October 2, 1959, to Calvin and Evelyn (Esler) May in Staples, MN. He grew up in the Motley area where he attended Motley High School. After high school, he enlisted in the Air Force serving his country...

Debra Irene Himmelspach

Debra Irene Himmelspach

Nov 19, 2025

Debra Irene Himmelspach, 69, of Fargo, ND, died Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo.

Debra was born in Fargo on December 19, 1955, the daughter of Allen and Janice (Thielman) Langdahl. She was raised at Page, ND on a farm, went to school at Page and graduated from Page High School in 1974. In the fall of...

James "Chip" Posch

James "Chip" Posch

Nov 17, 2025

James “Chip” Joseph Posch, age 67, of Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 17, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Chip was born on December 15, 1957, in Little Falls, MN, graduating in 1976. He first met Brenda Welle of Melrose, MN, at a TEC retreat, a faith-filled encounter that blossomed into a lifelong partnership. On September...

Thomas "Tom" J. Morrison

Thomas "Tom" J. Morrison

Nov 16, 2025

Thomas "Tom" J. Morrison, 74 of Fargo, ND passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Essentia Health Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Thomas Junior Morrison was born on March 13, 1951, in Moorhead, MN to Richard and Mable (South) Morrison. He spent much of his life working as a roofer and mechanic.

He is survived by his children, Alexandra Morrison, Alexandria, MN, and...

Janice M. Sheldon

Janice M. Sheldon

Nov 12, 2025

Janice Marie Sheldon, 81 of Sabin, MN passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, peacefully in her home surrounded by family and under the wonderful care of Sanford Hospice.

Janice was born to Frank and Adeline (Bengtson) DeGroat on April 10, 1944, in Detroit Lakes, MN. She grew up in Lake Park, MN and graduated from Lake Park High School in...

Brent R. Johnson

Brent R. Johnson

Nov 8, 2025

 Brent R. Johnson, 58, of Cormorant, MN passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in his home.

Brent Roderick Johnson was born on May 11, 1967, in Hallock, MN to Don and Margaret (Gravgaard) Johnson. He grew up in Fosston, MN and later moved to Grand Forks, ND where he graduated from Red River High School in 1986. He went on...

Stella Margaret Friesner

Stella Margaret Friesner

Nov 7, 2025

Stella Margaret Friesner, 86, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at HIA Hospice Heather's House, Fargo, North Dakota.

No services are scheduled at this time.

William Christopher "Will" Tripp

William Christopher "Will" Tripp

Nov 6, 2025

William Christopher “Will” Tripp, 43, of Dilworth, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in his home in Dilworth.

Will was born on October 8, 1982, to William and Kathleen (Austin) Tripp, in Killeen, TX. He grew up in a military family and moved to many places in his childhood, including Texas, Germany, Fort Knox, Fort Carlson, and Clinton. After...