In Our Care

Norma J. Dietz

Norma J. Dietz

Jul 9, 2009

NORMA J. DIETZ, 71, Moorhead, MN, died Thursday at MeritCare Palliative Care Unit, Fargo, ND. Survivors: husband, Ronald; three sons, Michael (fiancée, Tammi Christopherson) Dietz, Paul Dietz and Brian Dietz; and one sister, Shirley (Tom) Gilbertson. Services: private family services to be held at a later date.

Gerald R. Rasmussen

Gerald R. Rasmussen

Jul 8, 2009

Gerald R. Rasmussen, age 86, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Gerald Rudolph Rasmussen, the son of Rudolph and Marilla (Moore) Rasmussen, was born in Fargo, on January 29, 1923. The family moved to Dilworth, MN, and then to Moorhead, where Gerald grew up and received his education. He graduated from...

Mabel L. Peterson

Mabel L. Peterson

Jul 7, 2009

Mabel Leonore Pederson was born August 15, 1911, in Audubon, MN, to Christian and Bergitta (Nilson) Pederson. Mabel was raised in Audubon where she graduated from high school in 1930. Mabel received a business degree from Minneapolis (MN) Business College. Mabel married Elmer C. Peterson on November 6, 1938, in Audubon. They lived for a time in Port Angeles, WA...

Lillie O. Melbostad

Lillie O. Melbostad

Jul 5, 2009

Lillie O. Melbostad, 105, Moorhead, MN, formerly of Gardner, ND, died Sunday, July 5, 2009, in the Villa Maria, Fargo, ND. Lillie Olivia Swenson was born January 30, 1904, to Nels and Carrie (Berg) Swenson at their farm home in rural Gardner. She attended rural Pleasant Valley School District 61 and was baptized and confirmed at Nora Lutheran Church. On...

Wallace D. Lamb Sr.

Wallace D. Lamb Sr.

Jul 3, 2009

Wallace "Wally" D. Lamb Sr., 85, Sabin, MN, died Friday in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN. Survivors: five sons, Richard (Shirley) Johnson, Michael (Margaret) Johnson, Timothy (Deb) Lamb, Thomas (Joyce) Lamb and Wallace (Cherie) Lamb II. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Esther "Betts" Henry

Esther "Betts" Henry

Jul 1, 2009

Esther "Betts" (Humphries) Henry, 85, of Dilworth, MN died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at her home. Betts was born in Liverpool, England on December 21, 1923, to Olive and William Humphries. She joined the British Air Force when she was seventeen and served on a balloon barrage. After meeting an American G.I., Lamont Henry, who was stationed in Liverpool, Betts...

Mary Moore

Mary Moore

Jun 29, 2009

Mary S. Moore, 83, Fargo, ND, died Monday, June 29, 2009, in Elim Care Center, Fargo, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Mary Rose Scherling was born May 11, 1926, to Arvid and Sophia (Wagner) Scherling in Fargo. She graduated from Fargo Central High School then attended and graduated from North Dakota State University with a...

William "Bill" Prieb

William "Bill" Prieb

Jun 29, 2009

William "Bill" Herman Prieb was born August 23, 1905, in Wolverton, MN, to Louis and Louise (Doege) Prieb, who farmed in that area. Bill was raised on the farm and attended rural school for his education. Bill began farming as a young man and farmed until 1945. Bill traveled extensively and worked at several occupations, including resorts, restaurants, a dude...

Wanda L. Kreps

Wanda L. Kreps

Jun 28, 2009

Wanda L. Wendt was born March 21, 1926, in Fargo, ND, to Charles and Clara (Hanson) Wendt. Wanda was raised in Fargo where she graduated from Central High School in 1944. During high school, and after graduation, Wanda worked for Welu Dental Laboratory in Fargo. Wanda was united in marriage to John Kreps on May 27, 1949, in Moorhead, where...

Evelyn B. Crone

Evelyn B. Crone

Jun 27, 2009

Evelyn B. Crone, age 81, Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, June 27, 2009, in Innovis Health, in Fargo, ND. Evelyn Bernice Hauff, the daughter of John and Irene Hauff, was born near Golden Valley, ND, on March 13, 1928. She grew up and received her education in the Golden Valley area, where she graduated from high school. Evelyn received her teaching...

Marie DiBrito

Marie DiBrito

Jun 22, 2009

Marie McGinnis was born December 15, 1919, in Fargo, ND, to Arthur and Lucille (Hart) McGinnis. Marie was raised in Dilworth, MN, where she graduated from high school. She attended The College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, MN. Marie was united in marriage to Joseph DiBrito on September 21, 1940, in Dilworth. She worked at the Post Office in Dilworth,...

Osmund P. Reno

Osmund P. Reno

Jun 22, 2009

Osmund P. "Bud" Reno, 84, died Monday, June 22, 2009, at the VA Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Bud was born August 4, 1924, to Abraham and Minnie (Stigen) Reno, in Shelly, MN, where he grew up and was educated. Bud enlisted in the US Army May 8, 1943. He served with the 103rd Timberwolves Artillery Battalion in Europe. He was...

Stephen R. Van Antwerp

Stephen R. Van Antwerp

Jun 22, 2009

Stephen Ray Van Antwerp, 80, Moorhead, MN, died Monday, June 22, 2009, in his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. He is survived by his wife, Muriel; four children, Larry (Denise), Sheryl (Les) Larson, Ron (Lynn), and Steven D. (Laura); a brother, Roland Van Antwerp; a cousin, Cliff (Lou) Millner; eleven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren....

Evelyn M. Beckerleg

Evelyn M. Beckerleg

Jun 20, 2009

Click to view the video tribute for Evelyn The Funeral Mass will be at 11 AM on Monday, June 29, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Moorhead, MN. Visitation will be Sunday, June 28, 2009, from 5 PM to 7 PM, with a prayer service at 6 PM, at Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead. There will also be visitation one hour...

Maxine Schreiner

Maxine Schreiner

Jun 16, 2009

Maxine Schreiner, 82, Moorhead, MN, formerly Cotton Lake, MN, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009, in Innovis Health, Fargo, ND. Maxine Schreiner, daughter of Carrie Beggs and Lloyd Leach, was born July 8, 1926. She made her home with her grandparents, Mamie and Otto Beggs, in Moorhead, where she grew up and attended school. Her first job, at age 16, was...

Ardee C. Johnson

Ardee C. Johnson

Jun 13, 2009

Video Tribute Ardee C. Johnson, 86, of Fargo, ND, formerly Moorhead, MN, died on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo with his loving family at his side. He was born on January 16, 1923 to George and Minnie Johnson in Gwinner, ND. He attended Concordia College for one year, where he met his wife, Eunice, then transferred...

Daniel D. Fandrich

Daniel D. Fandrich

Jun 12, 2009

Daniel Fandrich of Moorhead passed away on June 12, 2009. He was 92. Daniel was born January 4, 1917 and grew up in McClusky, ND, where he graduated from high school in 1935. He then served in the CCC in North Dakota and Washington. In 1938, he came to Fargo where he worked as an orderly at the Veteran's Hospital...

Grace J. Chase

Grace J. Chase

Jun 9, 2009

Click to view the video tribute for Grace Her funeral will be Saturday, June 13, 2009, at 10 AM, in Hope Lutheran Church, North Campus, Fargo. Visitation for Grace will be at the church on Saturday from 9 AM - 10 AM.

William F. Standfield

William F. Standfield

Jun 8, 2009

William "Bill" Fred Standfield was born January 27, 1925, in Arthur, ND, to Fred and Josie (Landon) Standfield. Bill was raised on the family farm and attended school in Amenia, ND, for his education. The family moved to the Felton, MN, area in the 1940s where they farmed until moving to Moorhead, MN, in 1957. Bill began driving truck for...

Israel F. Crabtree

Israel F. Crabtree

Jun 6, 2009

Israel Frank Crabtree, Moorhead, MN, formerly of Georgetown, MN, died Saturday, June 6, 2009, at the age of 97, in Golden Living Center, Moorhead. Israel Frank Crabtree, son the son James and Berenisce Crabtree, was born December 14, 1911. He grew up in Philbrook, MN. Frank married Florence F. Schackle on March 15, 1940. In 1952, they moved to Moorhead,...