In Our Care
Joseph P. Nemzek
Mar 9, 2011
Joseph Patrick Nemzek was born in Moorhead, MN, on March 8, 1931, the son of Jack and Nora (Peterson) Nemzek. He was raised in Moorhead and graduated from Moorhead Senior High School in 1950. Joe worked for Burlington Northern Pacific until the Minnesota National Guard was activated in 1951. He served in the Korean War until he was wounded and...
James E. Fay
Mar 8, 2011
Click here to view the Video Tribute for James. James E. Fay, 82, Moorhead, MN, died at home on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, under the care of Hospice. Jim was born June 4, 1928, in Moorhead to James F. and Emma (Thedens) Fay. He joined the US Army in 1946 after graduating from Moorhead High School. When he completed his...
S. Jon Backer
Mar 6, 2011
Sylvester Jonathan Backer was born September 12, 1941, in Breckenridge, MN, to Sylvester and Marjory (Spicer) Backer. Jon was raised in Hankinson, ND, where he graduated from high school in 1959. Jon entered the US Army in February of 1960 and was stationed in Taiwan, where he had the distinction of meeting Chiang Kai-shek. After his discharge in February of...
Ole H. Leiseth
Mar 5, 2011
Ole Henry Leiseth, 91, Fargo, ND, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011, in Sanford Health Palliative Care, Fargo, surrounded by his family. He was born in Fargo on January 8, 1920, the son of Olaus and Hilda (Olson) Leiseth. He was raised on a farm near Rustad, MN, where he married Beatrice Johnson on September 15, 1940. They raised...
Robert J. Gundlah
Mar 3, 2011
Robert J. Gundlah, 61, Dilworth, MN, died Thursday, March 3, 2011, in Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. He is survived by his sister, Judy (John) Gurgas, Killeen, TX; a niece, Karin (Bryon) Rosenberry; and two grea-nephews, Tyler and Trevor. Visitation is on Monday, March 7, 2011, from 4 - 6 PM at Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead, MN.
Winifred Emerson
Mar 3, 2011
Winifred "Winnie" A. Emerson, 89, Moorhead, MN, formerly of Wolverton, MN, died Thursday, March 3, 2011, in her home, Moorhead. Winifred "Winnie" Anne Rusch was born April 6, 1921, in Antigo, WI, the daughter of Charles and Bessie Rusch. She was confirmed in 1935 at St. Matthew Church, Deerbrook, WI. Winnie attended school in Deerbrook and Antigo, graduating from high...
Warren Kelly
Feb 26, 2011
Warren Kelly, 87, Fargo, ND, formerly of Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, February 26, 2011, in Sanford Health, Fargo. Warren E. Kelly, the son of Albert and Ella (Baugh) Kelly, was born August 31, 1923, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. As a young child, he moved with his family to Moorhead, where he grew up and received his education. During WW II,...
Helen L. Salness
Feb 23, 2011
Helen L. Salness, 95, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN. Helen L. Jorgenson was born January 28, 1916, near Erhard, MN, to Bernard and Olina (Gilbertson) Jorgenson. She graduated from Pelican Rapids High School. Helen married Clayton O. Salness on September 6, 1939, and they lived in Fergus Falls, MN. In 1954, the family...
James L. Oberg
Feb 20, 2011
James was born in Fargo, ND, on July 25, 1924, to Gudmund and Myrtle (Grinde) Oberg. He attended Kragnes Elementary and graduated from Moorhead Campus School. Shortly thereafter, he joined the US Marine Corps. and served his country in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was awarded the Purple Heart and was honorably discharged. On April 10, 1947,...
Doris H. Johnson
Feb 19, 2011
Doris H. Johnson, 96, Fargo, ND, formerly of Northwood, ND, died Saturday, February 19, 2011, at Edgewood Vista, Fargo. She is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Fuchs, Cheryl Ellingson, and Arla (Dennis) Frigstad; and two sisters, Ila Aiken and Zelda Plew. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Evelyn Kragnes
Feb 19, 2011
Click here to view the Video Tribute for Evelyn. Evelyn Kragnes, 93, Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, in Golden Living Center, Moorhead. Evelyn Alice Stella Thompson, daughter of Alexander and Ragna (Loe) Thompson, was born in rural Felton, MN, on Dec. 7, 1917. She grew up and received her education in the rural Felton area. On October 8,...
Merle P. Correll
Feb 19, 2011
Click here to view the Video Tribute for Merle. Merle Prentice Correll was born March 25, 1929, in Moorhead, MN, to P.A. and Olga (Evers) Correll. Merle was raised on a farm southwest of West Fargo, ND, and attended school at Dobrinz School - a one-room schoolhouse now located at Bonanzaville, where his original desk can still be found. The...
Amerlia "Mollie" Holm
Feb 17, 2011
Amelia "Mollie" Holm, age 89, died Thursday, February 17, 2011, in Sunnyside Care Center, Lake Park, MN, where she had been a resident since April of 2009. Amelia Klein was born April 22, 1921, in Wilton, ND, the daughter of Daniel and Katherine (Bauer) Klein. The family immigrated to the United States in June of 1913. Mollie, the sixth of...
Delton R. Jesser
Feb 16, 2011
Click here to view the Video Tribute for Del. Delton "Del" R. Jesser, 78, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011, in ManorCare Health Service, Fargo, ND. Delton Ray Jesser was born October 18, 1932, in Underwood, ND, to Henry and Hulda (Brenneise) Jesser. He graduated from Turtle Lake (ND) High School then attended NDSU where he graduated from the...
Ronald S. Meier Jr.
Feb 15, 2011
Ronald S. Meier Jr., age 26, of New Ulm, MN, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in Royalton, MN. Ronald was born August 28, 1984, in Poplar, MT. He moved to Minot, ND, and later to Moorhead, MN, where he grew up and graduated from high school in 2003. As a young man, he worked at M & H...
Charlotte Alm Nelson
Feb 13, 2011
Charlotte May Leinum was born July 6, 1925, in Comstock, MN, to Severt and Flossie May (Griffith) Leinum. She spent her early years on the family farm near Comstock, MN. The family moved to Ulen, MN, when Charlotte was young, and she graduated from Ulen High School. Charlotte graduated from Interstate Business College, Fargo, ND, with a business degree. She...
Alice J. Willem
Feb 12, 2011
Alice J. Willem, age 78, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, in Golden Living Center, Moorhead, MN. Alice Jane Henderson was born in Fargo, ND, March 12, 1932, to Martin and Ruth Henderson. She grew up and received her education in Fargo, graduating from Fargo Central High in 1950, and attending NDSU. On November 24, 1957, Alice married Ernest Willem. They...
Florence A. Skodje
Feb 12, 2011
Click here to view the Video Tribute for Florence. Florence A. Skodje, 92, Dilworth, MN, died Saturday, February 12, 2011, at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Florence Adele Hendrickson was born April 3, 1918, to Edwin and Anna Marie (Lindquist) Hendrickson, in Fargo. She graduated from Fargo High School and Dakota Business College. Florence married Eugene Beaton in Fargo. He was...
Bonnie F. Stenger
Feb 12, 2011
Click here to view the Video Tribute for Bonnie. Bonnie Faye Moen was born January 25, 1962, in Fergus Falls, MN, to Merriam and DeLoris (Jorgens) Moen. The family moved to Moorhead, MN, in 1964, where Bonnie was raised. She graduated from Moorhead High School in 1980. Bonnie married Joe Stenger on September 19, 1992, in Moorhead. She worked as...
James "Jim" Fay
Feb 8, 2011
A full obituary will be placed on our website by Wednesday afternoon. Arrangements are pending.
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