Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Leatrice Mohs
Jun 4, 2025
Leatrice Mohs, 91, Fargo, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Sanford Medical Center.
A full obituary will be posted.
Janice "Jan" Ward
Jun 4, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jan Ward, who walked through heaven's gates June 4th, 2025 at the age of 79. Jan was a beacon of strength, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.
Born on February 10, 1946, in Grand Forks, North Dakota,...
Susan "Sue" Dow
Jun 2, 2025
Susan “Sue” Marie Dow (née Slinde), 80, passed on Monday, June 2, 2025, following a swift, courageous battle with brain cancer.
Born to Arnold and June (née Cormack) Slinde in Fargo, ND, Sue grew up on the ‘north side’ graduating from Fargo Central High School in 1962. She attended Moorhead State University and graduated from Dunphy Associated Business School. She married...
Andrew Gunderson
May 30, 2025
Andrew Phillip Gunderson
March 31, 1995 - May 30, 2025
It is with great sadness we share the death of Andrew. Suicide is a horrible disease that takes far too many lives.
Andrew was a man with a huge loving, selfless, empathetic heart, and will be missed by all who had the honor to know him.
Andrew...
Beverly Pierce
May 29, 2025
Beverly was born on June 25, 1932 in Ceylon MN. to Herman and Leona Petschke. She attended school in Ceylon, graduating in 1950. In 1953 Beverly married Frank Pierce and eventually they made their way to Fargo, ND where she made her home and raised her family. She was employed by Ben Franklin Variety Store in the Northport Shopping Center...
Jeannine Flaa
May 29, 2025
Jeannine A. Flaa, 96, of Fargo, ND, formerly of East Grand Forks, ND, died Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Riverview Place, Fargo, with family at her side. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 1PM to 2PM, followed by her 2PM Memorial Service at Hope Lutheran Church - West Campus, in Fargo. Pastor Ben Jacobson will officiate...
Ralph "Fred" Kvamme
May 27, 2025
Ralph “Fred” Fredrick Kvamme, 82, died May 27 at Essentia Health, Fargo with his wife of 60 years, Delores, at his side. Visitation will be held Monday, June 2, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM followed by a Celebration of Life at 2 pm Monday, June 2 at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, 215 7th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103.
Fred was...
Thomas Jensen
May 27, 2025
Tom Jensen died May 27, 2025 at Eventide, Moorhead, under the care of Hospice of Red River Valley. He was born to Dr. Edward and Florence Jensen on June 3, 1937, the fourth of five children and youngest son.
Tom grew up in Stanley, North Dakota, playing high school basketball, baseball, and trumpet. Upon graduation, he joined the US Army and...
Orvis Stockstad
May 26, 2025
Orvis Stockstad, 90, Crosslake, MN died Monday, May 26 in Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living. A private family service will be held.
James Alger
May 24, 2025
James Todd Alger was born on May 30, 1933, to O. Kenneth Alger and Jean Nicholson. He grew up with his younger brother Robert in Morris, Minnesota, raised by O.K., Jean, and O.K.'s second wife, Virginia Spitzer. Jim died peacefully in Fargo, North Dakota on May 24, 2025.
Jim studied history and drama at Augustana College (Sioux Falls), ministry at Luther...
Elizabeth "Liz" Winjum
May 21, 2025
Elizabeth "Liz" R. Winjum
May 10, 1947 - May 21, 2025
Elizabeth "Liz" R. Winjum, 78, of Strawberry Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and compassionate hospice care. She courageously battled Alzheimer's disease and other chronic illnesses, demonstrating unwavering strength and grace throughout her journey.
Born in 1947, Liz began...
Karen Olson
May 21, 2025
Karen Lynn Olson
(née Savageau)
May 28, 1951 - May 21, 2025
Karen Lynn Olson, 73, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family while under the care of hospice just a week shy of her 74th birthday. She was born on May 28, 1951, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Delores ("Dody") and...
Bob & Leatrice Johnson
2025
Leatrice Johnson: May 3, 1927 - March 17, 2025
Robert (“Bob) Johnson: March 25, 1927 - May 21, 2025
Leatrice Johnson, 97, Fargo, N.D went to be with the Heavenly Father on March 17, 2025. Robert (“Bob”) Johnson, 98, was reunited with his loving wife Leatrice on May 21, 2025.
Both were born in Halstad, MN. Bob was born to Olga and John...
Douglas Kenyon
May 20, 2025
Mr. Douglas Michael Kenyon, age 78, of Grandin, ND, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, May 20, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born December 10, 1946 in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Doug and Edith Kenyon.
Doug was preceded in death by sisters, Lynne Senkowski and Susan Marron.
Doug is survived by his wife, Mary...
Sharon Andrews
May 19, 2025
Sharon Lee Andrews, 65, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born February 8, 1960, in Seattle, Washington, Sharon moved to the Midwest as a teenager and graduated in 1978 from Ulen-Hitterdal High School. She built a life grounded in hard work, loyalty, caring for others, and love for...
Michael Goodwin
May 17, 2025
Michael Goodwin, 78, Fargo, died on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Sheyenne Crossings.
Gerald Kuehn
May 16, 2025
Gerald Merle Kuehn, 79, died Friday, May 16, 2025 at Bethany on 42nd in West Fargo. Graveside service will be June 10 at 10:30 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Fargo, ND.
Jerry had many interests including CB Radio, hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a member of the US Navy Submarine Team during his enlistment serving on the USS RATON SS-270...
Arlene Johnson
May 15, 2025
Arlene Elna Johnson died May 15, 2025 under Sanford Hospice House care. Arlene was surrounded by the love of her Lord and her family and friends.
Arlene was born in Barrett, MN on May 18, 1932 to Emil and Emma (Oakstrom) Johnson (Swedish Johnson). She grew up on the family farm, went to Barrett country school for grades one through eight...
Harriet Johnson
May 10, 2025
Those who knew Harriet (Solberg) Johnson may remember her as a woman of deep faith complemented by a warm and loving heart full of quiet intention centered around family, church, and community. Her life was full! She passed away peacefully in her home on May 10th with family present. It was a privilege and honor to be with her; she...
Vernon Heitzmann
May 10, 2025
Vernon Heitzmann, 76, our beloved Brother, Son, and Uncle passed away on May 10, 2025.
Vernon grew up on the family farm at Gardner ND and graduated high school from Grandin ND. He entered the Navy and went to basic training in San Diego CA. Vernon enjoyed watching sports, reading his maps and newspapers, and playing Bingo with his friends. He...
Leatrice Mohs
Jun 4, 2025
Leatrice Mohs, 91, Fargo, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Sanford Medical Center.
A full obituary will be posted.
Janice "Jan" Ward
Jun 4, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jan Ward, who walked through heaven's gates June 4th, 2025 at the age of 79. Jan was a beacon of strength, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.
Born on February 10, 1946, in Grand Forks, North Dakota,...
Susan "Sue" Dow
Jun 2, 2025
Susan “Sue” Marie Dow (née Slinde), 80, passed on Monday, June 2, 2025, following a swift, courageous battle with brain cancer.
Born to Arnold and June (née Cormack) Slinde in Fargo, ND, Sue grew up on the ‘north side’ graduating from Fargo Central High School in 1962. She attended Moorhead State University and graduated from Dunphy Associated Business School. She married...
Andrew Gunderson
May 30, 2025
Andrew Phillip Gunderson
March 31, 1995 - May 30, 2025
It is with great sadness we share the death of Andrew. Suicide is a horrible disease that takes far too many lives.
Andrew was a man with a huge loving, selfless, empathetic heart, and will be missed by all who had the honor to know him.
Andrew...
Beverly Pierce
May 29, 2025
Beverly was born on June 25, 1932 in Ceylon MN. to Herman and Leona Petschke. She attended school in Ceylon, graduating in 1950. In 1953 Beverly married Frank Pierce and eventually they made their way to Fargo, ND where she made her home and raised her family. She was employed by Ben Franklin Variety Store in the Northport Shopping Center...
Jeannine Flaa
May 29, 2025
Jeannine A. Flaa, 96, of Fargo, ND, formerly of East Grand Forks, ND, died Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Riverview Place, Fargo, with family at her side. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 1PM to 2PM, followed by her 2PM Memorial Service at Hope Lutheran Church - West Campus, in Fargo. Pastor Ben Jacobson will officiate...
Ralph "Fred" Kvamme
May 27, 2025
Ralph “Fred” Fredrick Kvamme, 82, died May 27 at Essentia Health, Fargo with his wife of 60 years, Delores, at his side. Visitation will be held Monday, June 2, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM followed by a Celebration of Life at 2 pm Monday, June 2 at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, 215 7th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103.
Fred was...
Thomas Jensen
May 27, 2025
Tom Jensen died May 27, 2025 at Eventide, Moorhead, under the care of Hospice of Red River Valley. He was born to Dr. Edward and Florence Jensen on June 3, 1937, the fourth of five children and youngest son.
Tom grew up in Stanley, North Dakota, playing high school basketball, baseball, and trumpet. Upon graduation, he joined the US Army and...
Orvis Stockstad
May 26, 2025
Orvis Stockstad, 90, Crosslake, MN died Monday, May 26 in Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living. A private family service will be held.
James Alger
May 24, 2025
James Todd Alger was born on May 30, 1933, to O. Kenneth Alger and Jean Nicholson. He grew up with his younger brother Robert in Morris, Minnesota, raised by O.K., Jean, and O.K.'s second wife, Virginia Spitzer. Jim died peacefully in Fargo, North Dakota on May 24, 2025.
Jim studied history and drama at Augustana College (Sioux Falls), ministry at Luther...
Elizabeth "Liz" Winjum
May 21, 2025
Elizabeth "Liz" R. Winjum
May 10, 1947 - May 21, 2025
Elizabeth "Liz" R. Winjum, 78, of Strawberry Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and compassionate hospice care. She courageously battled Alzheimer's disease and other chronic illnesses, demonstrating unwavering strength and grace throughout her journey.
Born in 1947, Liz began...
Karen Olson
May 21, 2025
Karen Lynn Olson
(née Savageau)
May 28, 1951 - May 21, 2025
Karen Lynn Olson, 73, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family while under the care of hospice just a week shy of her 74th birthday. She was born on May 28, 1951, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Delores ("Dody") and...
Bob & Leatrice Johnson
2025
Leatrice Johnson: May 3, 1927 - March 17, 2025
Robert (“Bob) Johnson: March 25, 1927 - May 21, 2025
Leatrice Johnson, 97, Fargo, N.D went to be with the Heavenly Father on March 17, 2025. Robert (“Bob”) Johnson, 98, was reunited with his loving wife Leatrice on May 21, 2025.
Both were born in Halstad, MN. Bob was born to Olga and John...
Douglas Kenyon
May 20, 2025
Mr. Douglas Michael Kenyon, age 78, of Grandin, ND, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, May 20, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born December 10, 1946 in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Doug and Edith Kenyon.
Doug was preceded in death by sisters, Lynne Senkowski and Susan Marron.
Doug is survived by his wife, Mary...
Sharon Andrews
May 19, 2025
Sharon Lee Andrews, 65, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born February 8, 1960, in Seattle, Washington, Sharon moved to the Midwest as a teenager and graduated in 1978 from Ulen-Hitterdal High School. She built a life grounded in hard work, loyalty, caring for others, and love for...
Michael Goodwin
May 17, 2025
Michael Goodwin, 78, Fargo, died on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Sheyenne Crossings.
Gerald Kuehn
May 16, 2025
Gerald Merle Kuehn, 79, died Friday, May 16, 2025 at Bethany on 42nd in West Fargo. Graveside service will be June 10 at 10:30 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Fargo, ND.
Jerry had many interests including CB Radio, hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a member of the US Navy Submarine Team during his enlistment serving on the USS RATON SS-270...
Arlene Johnson
May 15, 2025
Arlene Elna Johnson died May 15, 2025 under Sanford Hospice House care. Arlene was surrounded by the love of her Lord and her family and friends.
Arlene was born in Barrett, MN on May 18, 1932 to Emil and Emma (Oakstrom) Johnson (Swedish Johnson). She grew up on the family farm, went to Barrett country school for grades one through eight...
Harriet Johnson
May 10, 2025
Those who knew Harriet (Solberg) Johnson may remember her as a woman of deep faith complemented by a warm and loving heart full of quiet intention centered around family, church, and community. Her life was full! She passed away peacefully in her home on May 10th with family present. It was a privilege and honor to be with her; she...
Vernon Heitzmann
May 10, 2025
Vernon Heitzmann, 76, our beloved Brother, Son, and Uncle passed away on May 10, 2025.
Vernon grew up on the family farm at Gardner ND and graduated high school from Grandin ND. He entered the Navy and went to basic training in San Diego CA. Vernon enjoyed watching sports, reading his maps and newspapers, and playing Bingo with his friends. He...
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