In Our Care
Gereldene "Geri" Bakken
Oct 27, 2019
Gereldene "Geri" Phyllis Bakken was peacefully called home on October 27, 2019, surrounded by her family, just a few days shy of her 95th birthday, in Eventide on 8th Moorhead, MN. Geri was the third of six children born to Erick and Grace Schultz on November 3, 1924, in Willow City, ND. She was born at the family home, in...
Duane L. Godel
Oct 27, 2019
Duane L. Godel, age 88, of Dilworth, MN, formerly of Warren, MN, died Sunday, October 27, 2019, in Lilac Homes, Dilworth. Duane Leonard Godel, the son of Floyd and Evelyn (Anderson) Godel, was born August 7, 1931, in Warren. He grew up on the family homestead and graduated from Warren High School. After his education, he joined his father and...
Lois Motschenbacher
Oct 25, 2019
Lois Marcella Kuehl was born May 25, 1925, in Moorhead, MN, to Ferdinand and Lela (Tabatt) Kuehl, and grew up on a farm near Glyndon, MN. Lois married John "Buddy" E. Motschenbacher on June 12, 1948, and they lived and farmed near Baker, MN, where they raised their six children. Lois worked at Holiday Inn, Fran's Food, and Highway Host...
Marjorie P. Houglum
Oct 24, 2019
Marjorie P. Houglum, of Moorhead, MN, passed away in the early morning of Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Eventide on Eighth, Moorhead, in her 90th year. Marjorie Phyllis Ward was born June 12, 1929, the 5th daughter and 7th child, of Homer and Mary Ann Ward of Fargo, ND. She grew up in a houseful, at one time sharing a...
Clifford "Chuck" Kroshus
Oct 17, 2019
Clifford "Chuck" Kroshus was born March 31, 1955, in Ada, MN, to LeRoy and Alma (Orseth) Kroshus. Chuck lived in the Fargo-Moorhead area most of his life until recent years, when he made his home in Callaway, MN. Chuck worked at Randy's Restaurant in Fargo, ND, for many years. For the past several years he worked for Foltz Trucking in...
Mary Helen Lawrence
Oct 16, 2019
Mary Helen Lawrence, 79, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, in The Meadows on University, Fargo, ND. Mary Helen Hill was born on January 31, 1940, to Donald and Mary Elizabeth "Babe" (Hilgendorf) Hill, in Minot, ND. Mary Helen was raised in Minot. She received her high school diploma from Sacred Heart Academy, Minot. Mary Helen...
Curtis Moe
Oct 15, 2019
Curtis M. Moe, 90, of Fargo, ND, ended his health struggles on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, with his family at his side, at Rosewood on Broadway, Fargo. Curtis Marvin Moe, son of Clarence and Mabel (Dahl) Moe, was born March 24, 1929, in Grafton, ND, where he grew up and graduated from high school in 1947. He participated in several...
Erling Linde
Oct 14, 2019
ERLING H. LINDE, 96, passed away peacefully at Essentia Hospital, Fargo, ND, on Monday, October 14, 2019. Erling, a Norwegian name that means "Little King," was born on August 27, 1923, to Dr. Herman and Inga (Hippe) Linde, in Cyrus, MN. Immediately after graduating from Cyrus High School in 1941, he joined the Navy Band and spent the next six...
Paul Morehead
Oct 13, 2019
Paul E. Morehead, 62, of Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully after losing his battle with cancer on Sunday, October 13, 2019, in his home surrounded by family. Paul Edward Morehead was born June 12, 1957, to Charles and Evie (Benson) Morehead in Moorhead. Paul was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. He graduated from Moorhead High School in the...
James Empting
Oct 11, 2019
James "Jim" Edward Empting Jr., was born September 16, 1926, to Margaret and James Empting in Dilworth, MN. After high school in Dilworth, he joined the Navy and served in the Pacific on the USS Siboney during WWII. After his discharge, he married Tillie, had their children and, like his father before him, became a "Railroad Man" on the Northern...
Maria Gallegos
Oct 10, 2019
Maria Del Carmen Gallegos, 76, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Carrizo Springs, TX, died on, Thursday October 10, 2019, in her son's home in Moorhead, surrounded by her loving family. Maria Del Carmen Gallegos was born July 14, 1943, the daughter of Epolito and Leonor Sanchez, in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She was united in marriage to Cayetano Gallegos, Jr., and...
Ruth Eisenbeis
Oct 4, 2019
Ruth Eisenbeis, 96, of Fargo, ND, died Friday, October 4, 2019, in Bethany on University in Fargo. Ruth Seher, the daughter of Oscar and Ottilia (Rempfer) Seher, was born in Streeter, ND, on May 31, 1923. She grew up in Streeter, where she graduated from high school. She graduated from Valley City (ND) State Teachers College, and returned to the...
Margaret K. Backman
Oct 3, 2019
Margaret K. Backman, 77, of Moorhead, Minnesota died on Wednesday, October 3, 2019, in her home. Arrangements are pending. (Korsmo Funeral Service, Moorhead, MN)
Donald C. Johnson
Sep 29, 2019
Donald Clark Johnson, age 88, of Fargo, ND, was gathered into the loving arms of his Savior and brought to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Don was born on April 3, 1931, in Oakes, ND, to Harvey R. Johnson and Lena (Mary Magdalena Herr) Johnson. He grew up on the family farm in Marshall County, SD, where...
James W. Nesseth
Sep 29, 2019
James W. Nesseth, 60, of Moorhead, Minnesota, died on Sunday, September 29, 2019, in Sanford Downtown, Fargo. Arrangements are pending. (Korsmo Funeral Service, Moorhead, MN)
Audrey Jensen
Sep 27, 2019
Audrey I. Jensen, 91, of Moorhead, MN, died Friday, September 27, 2019, in Elim Rehab and Care Center in Fargo, ND. Audrey Ileen Eid was born August 3, 1928, the daughter of Isaac and Alma (Moe) Eid, in Skree Township (near Barnesville), MN. Audrey grew up on the farm with a love for animals and graduated from Barnesville High School...
Patrick D. Fortier
Sep 27, 2019
Patrick D. Fortier, 66, of Glyndon, MN, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019, in his home. Patrick was born January 15, 1953, in Crookston, MN, to Octave and Cecilia (Duffy) Fortier. Pat went to school in Crookston and attended a trade school for diesel engineering. After trade school, he became a self-employed truck driver, which he did for over...
Doris "Dorie" Jacobs
Sep 23, 2019
Doris "Dorie" Catherine Jacobs, age 92, of Moorhead, MN, died peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2019, surrounded by loved ones at Eventide on Eighth in Moorhead, under Hospice care. Dorie was born in Amenia, ND, on October 15, 1926, to Alphonse and Albertine (Richard) Gervais. Dorie grew up in Moorhead and graduated from Moorhead High School. Dorie worked for Western...
Jerome "Jerry" Schmaltz
Sep 22, 2019
Jerome Joseph "Jerry" Schmaltz, 83, of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, September 22, 2019, in Villa Maria, Fargo, surrounded by his loving family. Jerome J. Schmaltz, the son of Michael and Frances (Axtman) Schmaltz, was born in Rugby, ND, on April 5, 1936. At the age of 6, he moved with his family to Devils Lake, ND, where he grew up...
Roderick "Rod" Angstman
Sep 21, 2019
Roderick Carl Angstman was born September 5, 1931, in Ogema, MN, the son of Alvin and Frances (Mischke) Angstman. He graduated from Waubun (MN) High School in 1949, and entered the United States Marine Corps on March 11, 1952. He served in Korea and was discharged on March 10, 1955. In October 1956, Rod joined the North Dakota Air National...