In Our Care
Alvin R. Cahoy
Feb 18, 2016
Alvin R. Cahoy, 84, formerly of Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Twin Valley Living Center in Twin Valley, MN. Al was born at his grandparent's homestead on March 12, 1931, near Fairfax, SD. He was the only child of William and Agnes (Pacl) Cahoy. After graduating from Fairfax High School in 1948, Al attended the University of...
Ann M. Morrone
Feb 17, 2016
Ann Morrone, 81, of Fargo, ND, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Sanford Health, Fargo. Annarose Marie DiNatale, daughter of Guiseppe and Anna (DiTonno) DiNatale, was born in Frackville, PA, on February 20, 1934. She grew up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, where she graduated from high school. She studied music for a number of years, and sang opera with...
Arlis L. Wagner
Feb 16, 2016
Arlis Leone Whaley was born June 9, 1936, in rural Hitterdal, MN, to Theodore "Ted" and Stella (Brenna) Whaley. She attended school in Moorhead, MN, where she graduated from high school in 1954. Arlis married Victor Wagner on January 9, 1956, and they lived at Fairmont, MN, and Truman, MN, before returning to Moorhead in 1961. She worked for Northwestern...
Elizabeth "Beth" Agnew
Feb 9, 2016
Tuesday evening, February 9, 2016, God called his daughter, Beth Agnew, to her eternal home with Him in Heaven. Beth was born February 20, 1941, in Columbus, OH, to Salvation Army officer parents, Walter Sharp and Evangeline Ruth (Garland) Cruickshanks. Due to her parents' ministry, Beth spent her growing up years in many communities, including Worchester, MA, and various parts...
Vernon H. Dahlsad
Feb 9, 2016
Vernon H. Dahlsad, 93, Moorhead, MN, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Sanford Palliative Care Unit, Fargo, ND, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. He was born on May 23, 1922, in Waukon, IA, to Claus Martin and Evangeline (Bjerke) Dahlsad. He moved to Georgetown, MN, as a young child. In 1941, Vernon graduated from Crookston...
David Peterson
Feb 5, 2016
David Stanley Peterson, 96, of Fargo, ND, was welcomed into his heavenly home on Feburary 5, 2016, surrounded by his family. David was born to Julius and Nicolina Peterson on October 24, 1919 in Fargo. He was welcomed to 1312 3rd Ave N by an older brother Roy and an older sister Jean. This home, built by his father is...
Jack Frenette
Feb 4, 2016
Jack C. Frenette, 88, Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, February 4, 2016, in Eventide on Eighth, Moorhead. Jack Curtis Frenette was born June 16, 1927, to Percy and Sarah (Stirwalt) Frenette in Fargo, ND. He grew up in Fargo and graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1945. He began working with his father during high school at Dakota Electric Construction....
Karl Helfter
Feb 1, 2016
Karl Helfter, 45, of Fargo, ND, died Monday, February 1, 2016 in his parent's home under the care of hospice, surrounded by his family. Karl Joseph Helfter was born December 3, 1970, the son of Mark and Hella (Dietrich) Helfter, in Fargo. He was raised in Fargo and graduated from Fargo North High School in 1992. He lived in Fargo...
Fred Ystebo
Jan 31, 2016
Our dear father, Fred Ystebo, 57, of Moorhead, MN, passed from this life on January 31, 2016. Fred was born July 14, 1958, to Stuart and LaVerna (Vig) Ystebo in Fargo, ND. He graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy (Class of â76) where he made lifelong friends and met Julie Strand. Fred and Julie married March 7, 1981, at Grace LB...
Clara Hedin
Jan 28, 2016
Clara Hedin, age 88, of Moorhead, MN, died Thursday evening. January 28, 2016, in Eventide on Eighth, Moorhead. She will be missed by so many people as she touched many lives. Her personality was so spunky and she was always a lot of fun to be around. Clara was born on August 12, 1927, in Hague Township, near Strasburg ND,...
Valorayne "Chris" Frantsvog
Jan 28, 2016
Valorayne Frantsvog, known to her friends as Chris, died Thursday, January 28, 2016, in Eventide on Eighth, Moorhead, MN, at the age of 81. Valorayne Edith Christianson, daughter of Roy and Leone (Johnson) Christianson was born February 14, 1934, in Kenmare, ND. She grew up in Kenaston, ND, and Pollock, SD, where she graduated from high school. As a young...
Dale O. Hooey
Jan 27, 2016
Dale O. Hooey, 67, Dilworth, MN, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at his home. Dale was born January 14, 1949, in Wichita, KS. He grew up in Grand Forks, ND, and lived the majority of his life in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Dale served in the Veterans Affairs Offices for thirty-two years. Dale is survived by his son, Troy (Mara...
Karen Gustafson
Jan 27, 2016
.Karen G. Gustafson, 61, passed away Wednesday evening, January 27, 2016, at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD, after a short but strong battle with cancer. Karen was born June 20, 1954, in Moorhead, MN. She lived the rest of her life in various Midwest locations. Karen is survived by her mother, Beverly Hoss; daughter, Jade Amy (Corey) Knutson; two...
Henrietta Strandjord
Jan 27, 2016
Henrietta Strandjord, 85, of Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016, in Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. She was born November 2, 1930 on the family farm near Wilton, ND. Her parents, Groes and Johanna Broste, emigrated from Denmark and homesteaded just north of Bismarck, ND. Henrietta grew up during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl years, and had many...
Warren Bettenhausen
Jan 27, 2016
Warren J. Bettenhausen Sr., 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at his home in Fargo, ND. Warren was born September 26, 1925, in Wishek, ND. He grew up on the family farm near Wishek with his 16 siblings. He served in the 101st Airborne Division in Europe during World War II, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge....
Leonard Wagner
Jan 26, 2016
Leonard Andrew Wagner quietly passed into eternity, in peace with the Lord, on January 26, 2016, at Eventide on Eighth, Moorhead, MN, at ninety years of age. Leonard was born in Tintah, MN, on May 11, 1925, to Nick and Mary (Koltes-Watry) Wagner as the youngest of their seven children. Leonard grew up in Donnelly, MN, where he helped on...
Marcia Christiansen
Jan 24, 2016
Marcia A. Christiansen, 66, of Moorhead, MN, died Sunday, January 24, 2016 in Ecumen Detroit Lakes, MN. She was born December 10, 1949, in Willmar, MN, to Alma (Tollefson) and Richard Thorson. She grew up in Belgrade, MN, an only child, but she spent a considerable amount of time with her extended family and twenty-four first cousins, all of whom...
Georgia Taylor
Jan 21, 2016
Georgia Taylor, 90, Moorhead, MN, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, in her home. Georgia was born on a farm near Georgetown, MN, on March 24, 1925. She was one of ten children born to George and Mary (Wambach) Dalen. Georgia graduated from Hendrum (MN) High School. On May 8, 1948, Georgia married Merle Taylor. Prior to their marriage, Georgia worked...
Mary L. Melheim
Jan 21, 2016
Mary Lorraine Melheim, 87, Moorhead, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at ManorCare Health Services, Fargo, ND. A memorial service was held at Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead, with Rev's. Kathy and Matt Valan. Mary graduated from St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, and went on to teach and guide multiple generations of children at Carl Ben Eilson Elementary...
June Gustavson
Jan 20, 2016
June M. Gustavson, 97, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016, after a long and full life, at her home,surrounded by her loving family. June was born in Kandiyohi County as the first child to Junior and Lillian (Nelson) Johnson. As the older sister to three brothers, she grew up on the family farm. She went to business school and...