In Our Care
Dennis E. Larson
Feb 8, 2011
Click here to view the Video Tribute for Dennis. Dennis E. Larson, 72, Moorhead, MN, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, surrounded by his family at his home and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Dennis Edward Larson was born August 14, 1938, in Moorhead to Pearl (Johnson) and Leland Larson of Borup, MN. He...
Robert "Bob" Rahn
Feb 7, 2011
Robert F. Rahn was born November 15, 1956, in Hazen, ND, to Emil and Edna (Wilkens) Rahn. Bob was raised in Hazen where he graduated from high school in 1975. Bob graduated from NDSU in 1980. He married Janet Berg on July 18, 1981, in Hazen, and they have made their home in Moorhead ever since. He began work for...
Lorraine J. Jacobson
Feb 7, 2011
Lorraine J. Jacobson, age 87, Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Fargo, ND, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2011, in Valley Memorial Homes, Grand Forks. Lorraine Janet Opsahl, the daughter of Lewis and Mabel (Evenson) Opsahl, was born Jan. 29, 1924, in rural Syre, MN, where she grew up. She graduated from Twin Valley (MN) High School in 1942. On Jan. 5,...
Arnold M. Aune
Feb 5, 2011
Arnold M. Aune, 93, Moorhead, MN, died peacefully with his family at his side on February 5, 2011, at Eventide Lutheran Home in Moorhead. Arnold Melvin Aune was born to Carl and Jennie (Nelson) Aune on July 16, 1917, on the family farm in Spring Prairie Township, near Hawley, MN. The oldest of five children, Arnold was delivered by his...
Lucille Ann Hofsommer
Feb 5, 2011
Click here to view the Video Tribute for Lucille. Lucille Ann Hurt was born January 24, 1919, to Frank and Josephine (Cink) Hurt in Stirum, ND. She was raised in the Crete, ND, area where she attended rural school. She graduated from Crete High School. Lucille was married to Edward Hofsommer on October 30, 1938, in Sisseton, SD, and they...
David Pederson
Feb 5, 2011
David M. Pederson, 68, Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, February 5, 2011, in his home. David Matthew Pederson was born March 23, 1942, to Paul and Fern (Reirsgard) Pederson in Moorhead, MN, where he grew up and attended public schools, graduating in the Class of 1960. He packed a lot of living into his 68 short years. David's primary life passions...
Florence D. Meyers
Feb 2, 2011
Click here to view the Video Tribute for Florence. Florence Dorothy Meyers was born on the family farm near Moorhead, MN, on April 18, 1919, to Fred and Irene (Amundsgaard) Meyers. She attended and graduated from Moorhead State Teachers Campus High School. After graduation, Florence attended Interstate Business College, Fargo, ND, specializing in accounting. She worked at St. Ansgar Hospital,...
Gary M. Peterson
Feb 2, 2011
Gary M. Peterson, 68, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo, ND. Gary was born June 18, 1942, to Garfield and Cora (Hovdestad) Peterson in Fargo. He attended Moorhead Public Schools, graduating in 1960. Gary worked as a truck driver for most of his life. He drove for Chubb Ness, International Transport, and Fairway Foods,...
Captain Eric "Scorch" Schmidt
Feb 1, 2011
Captain Eric 'Scorch' Schmidt passed away on February 1, 2011. He was born in Sleepy Eye, MN, on December 14, 1974. He grew up in Windom, MN. Following high school, Eric enlisted in the Air Force and became an AC-130 aerial gunner for six years. He attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN, graduating in 2003 with an Industrial...
Marian H. Carlson
Jan 30, 2011
Marian Helen Carlson, 94, Wolverton, MN, died January 30, 2011, in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN. Marian was born February 22, 1916, in rural Comstock, MN, the daughter of Ole and Ella (Swenson) Edwards. She married Clarence Carlson in 1936, and together they farmed near Comstock for many years. Upon retirement, they moved to Wolverton. She was an active member...
Leveta Scott
Jan 29, 2011
Click here to view the Video Tribute for Leveta. Leveta May Bryson was born March 11, 1913, in Illinois, to J.P. and Nellie May (Bushman) Bryson. The family moved to a farm south of Moorhead, MN, when she was a young girl. Leveta attended grade school at Clearview School, rural Moorhead, and then graduated from Moorhead State Teachers College Campus...
Cadence Grace Ebner
Jan 29, 2011
Cadence Grace Ebner was born January 25, 2011 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND, and died there on Saturday, January 29, 2011. She is survived by her parents, Jeremy and Kristen Ebner, Glyndon, MN. A private family service will be held.
Eva Dahl
Jan 28, 2011
Eva Dahl, 75, Moorhead, MN, died Friday, January 28, 2011, in Golden Living Center, Moorhead. Eva Lucille Pashner, the daughter of Peter and Cecelia (Paulson) Pashner, was born in Fargo, ND, on June 22, 1935. She grew up and received her education in Fargo. On June 4, 1955, Eva married John Dahl, at North Buffalo Lutheran Church, rural Kragnes, MN....
Melinda S. Rodriguez
Jan 26, 2011
Melinda S. Rodriguez, 36, Halstad, MN, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011, in Bridges Care Community, Ada, MN. She is survived by her mother, Gloria Rodriguez; two sons, Jonathan Rodriguez and Chaz Sura; four brothers, Johnnie (Darcy) Rodriguez, Gerald Rodriguez, Robert Rodriguez, Alonzo Rodriguez; and a sister, Kristella Gonzales. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at...
Hildred "Hilly" Kappel
Jan 24, 2011
Hildred Irene Thompson was born May 19, 1914, in Perley, MN, to Andrew and Annie (Erickson) Thompson. "Hilly," as she was affectionately known, was raised in Perley until June 26, 1932, when she married Oliver Narum of Gardner, ND. They lived and farmed in that area until his death on August 12, 1935. Hilly married Harold Kappel of Borup, MN,...
Franklin D. Lindquist
Jan 23, 2011
Franklin Daniel Lindquist, born to Carl and Ruth Lindquist on July 19, 1919, in Rockford, Illinois, died after a short illness on January 23, 2011. With a servant's heart, he loved and served his family, country, and the Lord Jesus Christ. He graduated from Illinois College of Optometry with a Doctor of Optometry. He received an Associate of Arts degree...
Myron W. Maurstad
Jan 23, 2011
Myron W. Maurstad, 89, Georgetown, MN, died suddenly on Sunday, January 23, 2011, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Myron was born May 9, 1921, in Hallock, MN, to Ole and Olga Maurstad and the family settled on a farm in rural Argyle, MN. Myron served in the Army during WWII, and was stationed in Okinawa and the Philippines. He...
Ishmael Nitschke
Jan 23, 2011
Click here to view the Video Tribute. Ishmael "Mel" Nitschke, 87, of Moorhead, MN, died January 23, 2011, at Elim Rehab and Care Center, in Fargo, ND. Ishmael Nitschke was born May 1, 1923, in Ashley, ND, to Adolf and Johanna Nitschke. He grew up and attended school in Ashley. On April 25, 1948, he was united in marriage to...
Vernon J. Vosburg
Jan 22, 2011
Vernon J. Vosburg, 82, Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, January 22, 2011, at his home in Moorhead. Vernon Jerome Vosburg was born February 25, 1928, in rural Enderlin, ND, to Walter and Gladys (Arne) Vosburg. He attended rural school and as a young man served in the US Army. Upon his discharge from the Army, he returned to Enderlin and on...
Thomas J. Drinka
Jan 21, 2011
Thomas J. Drinka, 47, Fargo, ND, formerly of Halstad, MN, died Friday, January 21, 2011, in ManorCare Health Services, Fargo. He is survived by his mother, Minna Drinka; two brothers, Richard (Candee) Drinka and Timothy (Kathy) Drinka; and two sisters, Theresa (Kevin) Dowe and Cynthia (Maurice) Nixon. Inurnment will be at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, Zion, IL