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Wendell Chester Johnson

Wendell Chester Johnson

May 3, 2025

Wendell Clarence Johnson, 103, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, at Bethany on University.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Korsmo Funeral Service in Moorhead, MN. Burial with military honors will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Moorhead, MN. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the funeral service.  

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Jackoline "Jackie" M. Driggers

Jackoline "Jackie" M. Driggers

May 2, 2025

Jackoline “Jackie” M. Driggers, 51, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, in her home, under the care of Sanford Hospice

Jackoline Mary Pederson was born February 24, 1974, Ponce, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Wayne and Debra (Eagen) Pederson. She was raised in Fergus Falls, MN and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1992. Jackie went on...

Dallas J. Backer

Dallas J. Backer

Dec 28, 2024

Dallas “Dal” J. Backer, 84, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Fargo VA Medical Center.

Dallas Joel Backer was born in Fargo, ND to James Harrison (Green) Backer and Gwendolyn Richards Backer. He grew up in Fargo and attended St. Mary’s, Woodrow Wilson, Roosevelt, Ben Franklin and Fargo Central High School, graduating in the Class of 1958. He then attended...

Richard "Dick" Lindgren

Richard "Dick" Lindgren

May 2, 2025

Richard “Dick” Lindgren, 94, of Moorhead, MN, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, in Lilac Homes, Dilworth, MN.

Dick’s life history will be published once it becomes available.

A Visitation for Dick will begin at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 9, 2025, followed by his Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11:00 AM, in St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Moorhead.

He will be...

Afton "Podge" Nellermoe

Afton "Podge" Nellermoe

Apr 29, 2025

Afton Adair “Podge” Nellermoe, age 85, of Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Afton was born on January 2, 1940, in Fargo, ND, at St. Luke’s Hospital to Ed and Clara Fuglestad. She grew up in Moorhead and graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran High School. Ron and Afton, high...

Jan (Lammers) (Carr) Stuverud

Jan (Lammers) (Carr) Stuverud

Apr 28, 2025

Jan Marie (Carr) Stuverud, age 77, of Moorhead, MN, passed away at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley and her loving family by her side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Friday, May 2, 2025, at Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville, MN with Father Todd Arends presiding. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s...

Laurence Leroy Butenhoff

Laurence Leroy Butenhoff

Apr 26, 2025

Laurence L. Butenhoff, was born on January 1, 1932, to Emma (Stock) and Ferdinand Butenhoff. He passed away in his home on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 5-7 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Barnesville, MN.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April...

Moises Vargas Rodriguez

Moises Vargas Rodriguez

Apr 23, 2025

Moises Vargas Rodriguez, 61, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, 4/23/2025, in Sanford, Fargo, ND.

No Services will be held at this time.

James Arthur Honek

James Arthur Honek

Apr 22, 2025

James A. Honek, 73, Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Elim Rehab and Care Center, Fargo.

James “Jim” Arthur Honek was born to George and Ellen (Hendrickson) Honek on July 15, 1951, in Mahnomen, MN. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Elementary School where he served as an altar boy.

Jim was a cute kid who loved mashed potatoes and ate...

Mary Lou Vikse

Mary Lou Vikse

Apr 16, 2025

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Mary Lou Vikse, at the age of 96, peacefully joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in her heavenly home.

Mary Lou born September 14, 1928, the first child of Eugene “Gene” and Hattie (Hersey) Clark. Mary Lou was truly a Pollock SD resident, moving there at the age of seven and going on to graduate...

Chester "Chet" F. Nettestad

Chester "Chet" F. Nettestad

Apr 14, 2025

Chet was born on March 19th, 1947, in Fergus Falls to Chester and Stella (Huseby) Nettestad. Chester tragically lost his mother, Stella, when he was 17 months old. Chet grew up in his beloved hometown of Pelican Rapids, alongside his brothers, Charles and Mike, and his sister Kathie and their parents Chester Sr. & Shirley (Beckman) Nettestad. During Chet’s upbringing,...

Dustan L. Brooks

Dustan L. Brooks

Apr 14, 2025

Dustan LaVoi Brooks, 56, of Kindred, N.D., died Monday, April 14, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, N.D., surrounded by loved ones.

Dustan was born on Nov. 11, 1968, in Crookston, Minn., at Riverview Hospital to Lawrence and Lois Brooks. He was the eighth of nine children born to the family.

The family lived on the southside of Crookston, in a time...

Chelsea L. Smith

Chelsea L. Smith

Apr 13, 2025

Chelsea Lynn Smith, 54, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2025.

Chelsea was born on June 29, 1970, in Fargo to Dickie Smith and Mona Hessler. On October 31, 1991, Chelsea was united in marriage to David Hatchard in New York. Together they built a life centered on love and...

Alvin Hansen

Alvin Hansen

Apr 13, 2025

Alvin Hansen, 97, of Baker, MN, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, in River Pointe Assisted Living, Moorhead, MN.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sabin, MN with Rev. Brett Hartwig officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity Cemetery, Sabin, MN.

Visitation will be 5-7 PM, Monday, April 21, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Michael W. Spanier

Michael W. Spanier

Apr 12, 2025

Mike Spanier, age 73, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Edinburg, ND, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Michael William Spanier was born on January 6, 1952, to Jacob and LaVerne (Eckberg) Spanier. He was raised and educated in Edinburg, ND, where he graduated from Edinburg High School in 1970. Throughout his youth, he was...

Rosa Cruz

Rosa Cruz

Apr 8, 2025

Maria Felix Rosa Cruz, 79, Fort Wayne, Indiana formerly of Pelican Rapids, MN, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.  

Funeral Arrangements are pending.

Anna M. Hersch

Anna M. Hersch

Apr 7, 2025

Anna “Ann” Hersch, 102, formerly of Moorhead, MN, passed away on April 7, 2025, at Elim Nursing Home in Fargo, ND.

Born on October 15, 1922, in Benson, Saskatchewan, Ann was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Jutt) Wetch. In 1930, she relocated to Wilton, ND, and later resided in Shields, ND. In 1940, she married Ralph Hersch, and together they...

John J. Glaser

John J. Glaser

Apr 7, 2025

John J. Glaser, 78, of Burnsville, MN, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, in Weyo Adult Care, Burnsville, MN. He was born in Bismarck, ND and for a lot of his life he has lived in the Fargo Moorhead area.  For the past eight years he has lived in the Weyo Adult Care in Burnsville, MN.  

Graveside services will be...

Robert "Bob" Dale Ishaug

Robert "Bob" Dale Ishaug

Apr 3, 2025

Robert Dale Ishaug, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, godfather and friend, was born on October 21, 1935, to Melvin and Nora (Stephenson) Ishaug in Barnesville, Minnesota. Growing up in the pastoral embrace of rural Barnesville, Bob attended country school district #48 through the 8th grade before finishing his education at Pelican Rapids High School, where he graduated in...

Dean Jaycox

Dean Jaycox

Apr 2, 2025

Dean Jaycox, 73, of Fargo, ND, passed away on April 2, 2025, at his home, under the care of Ethos Hospice.

Dean was born on September 23, 1951, in Mankato, MN, to Ellis "Ellie" and Bernice "Bernie" (Rieff) Jaycox. Dean grew up in the Rapidan area and graduated from Rapidan High School. He attended South Central Technical School, where he studied...