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Casper R. Nelson

Casper R. Nelson

Jul 28, 2005

Casper R. Nelson, the son of Andrew and Clara (Larson) Nelson, was born December 28, 1927, in Fargo. He received his education in the Felton area and in Moorhead, MN, where he graduated from high school in 1945. Cap served his church in many capacities and served on the Eventide Lutheran Home Board of Directors for eight years. Cappy was...

Violet Baron

Violet Baron

Jul 27, 2005

Violet "Sam" Baron, 77, Fargo, ND, died Wednesday, July 27, 2005, at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, where for years she was a wonderful example of strength, courage, and faith in the Lord. Violet was born to John and Christina (Hausauer) Wahl, June 16, 1928, in Lincoln Valley, ND, where she grew up and attended school. On August 12, 1947, she married...

Helen I. Bjorndahl

Helen I. Bjorndahl

Jul 23, 2005

Helen I. Bjorndahl, 92, Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, July 23, 2005, in Moorhead Healthcare Center, Moorhead. Helen Inez Bjorndahl was born on February 1, 1913, to Henry and Amanda Peterson, in Audubon, MN, and was raised on the family farm south of Audubon. Helen attended grade school in Lake Center, MN, and graduated from Audubon High School. Helen married Nilmer...

Bryan Opskar

Bryan Opskar

Jul 23, 2005

Bryan J. Opskar, the son of Erling and Betty (Arndt) Opskar, was born February 14, 1973, at Princeton, MN, where he grew up and received his education. While in high school he played hockey, football and track. He graduated from high school in 1991. After high school Bryan played junior hockey in Anoka, MN, for a year and then in...

Stephen J. Lopez Jr

Stephen J. Lopez Jr

Jul 23, 2005

Stephen J. Lopez Jr., 44, Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, July 23, 2005, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND. Stephen Joseph Lopez, Jr. was born April 10, 1961, to Stephen and Deloris (Voeltz) Lopez Sr., in Moorhead, where he was raised and graduated from high school. Stephen earned a degree in carpentry from Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Moorhead. He worked...

Violet M. Berg

Violet M. Berg

Jul 23, 2005

Violet May Bulson was born May 15, 1923, to Elijah and Johanna (Schow) Bulson in Twin Valley, MN, where she grew up and graduated from high school. On August 27, 1944, Violet married Tilford Berg in Twin Valley where they made their home. Violet and Tilford farmed in the Syre, MN, area until they moved to Moorhead, MN, in 1953....

Leo N. Jacobs

Leo N. Jacobs

Jul 22, 2005

Leo N. Jacobs was born in St. Martin, Stearns County, MN, on April 11, 1925, to Michael and Theresia (Utsch) Jacobs. He grew up and went to a country school in Spring Hill, MN. Leo farmed with his family until 1940, when they moved to Melrose, MN, where he was employed by Kraft Foods. He left Melrose for a job...

Gloria J. Skare

Gloria J. Skare

Jul 22, 2005

Gloria Jean Skare was born August 21, 1948, to Floyd and Beverly (Rensby) Anderson. She graduated from Moorhead High School, Moorhead, MN. On September 30, 1967, Gloria married Warren Skare in Audubon, MN, and they made their home in Dilworth, MN, then Prior Lake, MN. In 1975, they moved to Moorhead. Gloria died Friday, July 22, 2005, in MeritCare Hospital,...

Carol A. Scroggins

Carol A. Scroggins

Jul 21, 2005

Carol Ann Scroggins, 63, Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, July 21, 2005, in MeritCare Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Fargo, ND. Carol Ann Scroggins was born May 26, 1942, to Byron and Doris (Brandenbury) Bowerman, in Detroit, MI, where she was raised and spent her early adult years. Carol lived in many places during her lifetime, including New York, Kansas, and Arizona...

Reynard Lyngby

Reynard Lyngby

Jul 17, 2005

Reynard Lyngby was born August 2, 1918 in Hannaford, ND, where he grew up and received his education. In 1939, he moved to Moorhead, MN, where he was united in marriage to Marlyn Fogderud on Feb. 21, 1942. Rey served his country in the US Army Air Force. He was stationed in Great Britian during WW II. After his discharge,...

Joel Guerrero

Joel Guerrero

Jul 17, 2005

Joel Guerrero, 34, died Sunday, July 17, 2005, in his home in Dilworth. Joel Guerrero, the son of Juan and Mary (Ramos) Guerrero, was born January 3, 1971, in Olton, TX, where he grew up and received his early education. He graduated from Barnesville (MN) High School in 1989. Joel worked for Terra International, Glyndon, MN, and later for Conagra...

Franklin Charon

Franklin Charon

Jul 16, 2005

Franklin Delano Charon, the son of Thomas and Mattie (Frovarp) Charon, was born February 20, 1937, on the family farm near Park River, ND. Frank grew up and received his education in the Park River area, where he graduated from high school in 1954. On June 7, 1954, Frank was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Lila Ferguson,...

Benjamin P. Samuels

Benjamin P. Samuels

Jul 16, 2005

Benjamin P. Samuels, 86, Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, July 16, 2005, in the Veterans Home, St. Cloud, MN. Benjamin Place Samuels was born June 3, 1919, to Norma and Frank Samuels in Oswego, NY, where he also received his education. Ben enlisted in the US Air Force in 1942, and was stationed in Salinas, CA. On September 29, 1943, he...

Arthur S. Engebretson

Arthur S. Engebretson

Jul 13, 2005

Arthur Swift Engebretson was born April 20, 1908, to Knute and Nellie (Sliper) Engebretson, in Ulen, MN, where he was raised and received his education. Art began working for the railroad in June of 1928 as a building and bridge foreman. He entered the US Army on March 3, 1942, in San Francisco, CA, as a carpenter, and was stationed...

Florence North

Florence North

Jul 12, 2005

Florence Inez Brendemuhl was born Oct. 11, 1922, at Sabin, MN, the daughter of Chris and Agnes (Krabbenhoft) Brendemuhl. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sabin. She graduated from Moorhead (MN) State Campus High School in 1940. Following graduation, she worked as a waitress at the Blue Bird Coffee Shop in Moorhead. During this time, she met Robert...

Dale C. Hahn

Dale C. Hahn

Jul 8, 2005

Dale Charles Hahn, 52, Hawley, MN, died unexpectedly Friday evening, July 8, 2005, at Innovis Health, Fargo, ND. Dale was born in Lisbon, ND, to Harold and Margaret (Mahrer) Hahn on August 8, 1952. He grew up in Leonard, ND, attending school K-12. He was active in all sports and school band programs. He participated in Boys State and was...

Joseph J. Siekaniec

Joseph J. Siekaniec

Jul 6, 2005

Joseph J. Siekaniec, 73, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, in Mahnomen Health Center, Mahnomen, MN. Joseph James Siekaniec, son of Walter and Antoinette (Krajewski) Siekaniec, was born August 2, 1931, in Sioux City, IA, where he grew up and graduated from Trinity High School in 1949. Joseph worked with his father and brother Ed in the family's restaurant,...

Mary Ann Ellis

Mary Ann Ellis

Jul 4, 2005

Mary Ann Ellis, 95, Fargo, ND, died Monday, July 4, 2005, in Bethany Homes, Fargo. Mary Ann Ellis was born November 4, 1909, in Minneapolis, MN. Her mother and father died when Mary Ann was very young and she was raised in Moorhead, MN, where she lived with her uncle. Mary Ann graduated from Moorhead State Teachers College and taught...

Sean A. Brooke

Sean A. Brooke

Jul 3, 2005

Sean Anthony Brooke, 21, Moorhead, MN, died Sun., July 3rd 2005, as a result of a motor vehicle accident on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii. Sean was born on September 14th 1983 in Heidelberg, Germany, to Darren and Lauri (Emerson) Brooke. Sean enjoyed participating in sports, skin diving, the beach and being in the company of family and friends. He...

Carol L. Andres

Carol L. Andres

Jun 28, 2005

Carol L. Andres, 67, Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN. Carol Louise Thoma was born January 13, 1938, to Louis R. and Agnes E. (Muehlbauer) Thoma, in Little Falls, MN, where she grew up and graduated from high school. On August 7, 1956, Carol married Richard G. Andres in Little Falls where they...

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