Obituaries

Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home

Richard "Dick" Arlen Leverson

Richard "Dick" Arlen Leverson

Feb 2, 2026

Dick Leverson, 94, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, peacefully under the care of Hospice.

Richard (Dick) Arlen Leverson was born in Fargo, North Dakota on March 5, 1931, to C.O. & Bessie (Moe) Leverson. He attended Roosevelt Middle School, and graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1949.

He served in the US Air Force from 1951...

Arthur "Bill" William Spiry

Arthur "Bill" William Spiry

Feb 6, 2026

A. William Spiry (Bill) was born on January 26, 1937 to Dr. A.W. and Erna Spiry in Mobridge, South Dakota. Bill attended Mobridge Public Schools and graduated in 1955. He was active in most sports. After graduation, he attended the University of South Dakota, where he played baseball and football. He graduated from the University Law School in 1962. In...

Colleen Patricia Nelson

Colleen Patricia Nelson

Feb 6, 2026

Colleen Nelson, 88, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Bethany on University in Fargo. She entered this world on June 7, 1937 in Minneapolis, MN, born to John and Bertha (Boyum) Nelson. She attended school in Robbinsdale, MN graduating in 1955. Colleen worked as a bank teller at 1st National Bank and Marquette National Bank...

Severina "Rina" Odette Marx

Severina "Rina" Odette Marx

Feb 5, 2026

Severina "Rina" Odette Olson Marx

April 1, 1986 - February 5, 2026

The world lost one of its brightest lights and rainbows when Rina left for her eternal resting place in paradise.

Rina was born in Fargo, ND to Jeffrey and Tamara (Crowe) Olson - an April Fool's baby who came in small and mighty, and she left the...

Beverly Jane Fisher

Beverly Jane Fisher

Feb 5, 2026

Beverly Fisher, 98, of Fargo, ND died Thursday, February 5, 2026 at St. Catherine North in Fargo under the care of HIA Hospice.A full obituary will be posted.

Mary Ann Brady

Mary Ann Brady

Feb 4, 2026

Mary Ann Brady, 96, of Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 at HIA Heather's House.

Mary was born April 28, 1929 to Alexander and Magdalen Dettling in Devils Lake, ND. As a young woman she moved to Carrington, ND and worked as a waitress in the local cafe. There, she served Wallace Jerome Brady a cup of coffee...

Howard Ray Gitlestad

Howard Ray Gitlestad

Feb 2, 2026

Howard Gitlestad, age 79, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at SMP St. Catherine’s in Fargo.

Howard was born on January 24, 1947, in Moorhead, Minnesota. He graduated from Moorhead High School and later served in the United States Army. In 1972 he was united in marriage to Lynn Schulz. They made their home in Fargo,...

Kolbjorn Rommesmo

Kolbjorn Rommesmo

Jan 31, 2026

Kolbjorn Rommesmo, 95, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully with family at his side at St. Catherine's North, on January 31, 2026.

He was born June 21, 1930 in Orkanger, Norway to Ole and Anne (Sletne) Rommesmo. Throughout his youth, he stayed active playing soccer, downhill skiing, and ski jumping. One memory he loved to share was how he rode his...

Rosa Imelda Jimenez

Rosa Imelda Jimenez

Jan 30, 2026

Rosa Jimenez, 66, Fargo, died Friday, January 30, 2026 in Essentia Health, Fargo.

Mavis Lorraine Olson

Mavis Lorraine Olson

Jan 29, 2026

Mavis Lorraine Olson (Conrad), of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the age of 90. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who lived her life with kindness, generosity, and a deep faith.

Mavis was the center of her family, her home the gathering place...

Waha Nahum Sem

Waha Nahum Sem

Jan 28, 2026

It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Waha Nahum Sem, of Fargo, North Dakota, who passed away January 28, 2026 at the age of 31. This loss has shaken our family and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Though his time on this earth was far too short, Waha's life was...

Ruth Ellen Parmer

Ruth Ellen Parmer

Jan 28, 2026

Ruth Ellen Parmer, of Fargo, ND, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Bethany on 42nd at the age of 99.

She was born on October 8, 1926, to Edwin and Ellen Hawes in Crookston, MN. After graduating from high school, she moved to Fargo to attend Interstate Business College and became a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Following...

Allan Turmo

Allan Turmo

Jan 26, 2026

Rev. Allan Andrew TurmoAllan Andrew Turmo was born on July 22, 1931 in Eau Claire, WI, the son of the Rev. U. Andrew Turmo and Anne (Lee) Turmo. He was baptized in Caryville, WI, and confirmed at Norman Lutheran Church in rural Kindred, ND. He passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Sheyenne Crossing nursing home.

Allan graduated from Kindred...

Nancy Steinkopf

Nancy Steinkopf

Jan 24, 2026

Nancy Ann Steinkopf, 65, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 24, 2026 at Sanford Hospital, with family by her side. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, 215 7th Street South, Fargo, ND. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Fargo.

Nancy was born on April 1, 1960,...

Pat Strand

Pat Strand

Jan 24, 2026

Charles Patrick "Pat" Strand, 70, of Rothsay, MN, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026 at HIA Health Heather's House in Fargo, ND.Pat was born on November 14, 1955 in Mobile, Alabama to Curtis Vernon and Carolyn Harris. He was self-employed for 25+ years at PNS Inventory Services. He enjoyed traveling, working on projects around his home, and being surrounded by...

David Hendrickson

David Hendrickson

Jan 21, 2026

David Hendrickson, 75, New York, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in his home.

Marie Beck

Marie Beck

Jan 20, 2026

Marie Beck, 86, Fargo, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in her home.

Odell Krohn

Odell Krohn

Jan 18, 2026

Odell Quincy Krohn, 92, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026. Odell was born in Bottineau, ND on April 7, 1933, to Bill and Blanche (Smith) Krohn and grew up nearby in Omemee, ND. He graduated from Bottineau High School in 1950 and from NDSU in 1954, receiving a degree in pharmacy. Odell met Marjorie Fay shortly...

David Lerud

David Lerud

Jan 18, 2026

David Bryon Lerud passed away on Sunday, January 18th at home with his family by his side.

Dave was born on July 10, 1953, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Betty (Adamson) and Lester Lerud. He grew up on a farm in Gardner, ND where he learned the value of hard work and perseverance. He was active in sports throughout his...

Velma Schneider

Velma Schneider

Jan 15, 2026

CANCELLED SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: VELMA'S FUNERAL SERVICE FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, AT 9 AM HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

Velma Lucille Schneider of Bethany Retirement Living Center in Fargo passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026 at the age of 93.

Velma was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on July 11, 1932. Her parents were Alice Olianna Kjosen Collis and Earl Alvin Collis. Her father...

Richard "Dick" Arlen Leverson

Richard "Dick" Arlen Leverson

Feb 2, 2026

Dick Leverson, 94, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, peacefully under the care of Hospice.

Richard (Dick) Arlen Leverson was born in Fargo, North Dakota on March 5, 1931, to C.O. & Bessie (Moe) Leverson. He attended Roosevelt Middle School, and graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1949.

He served in the US Air Force from 1951...

Arthur "Bill" William Spiry

Arthur "Bill" William Spiry

Feb 6, 2026

A. William Spiry (Bill) was born on January 26, 1937 to Dr. A.W. and Erna Spiry in Mobridge, South Dakota. Bill attended Mobridge Public Schools and graduated in 1955. He was active in most sports. After graduation, he attended the University of South Dakota, where he played baseball and football. He graduated from the University Law School in 1962. In...

Colleen Patricia Nelson

Colleen Patricia Nelson

Feb 6, 2026

Colleen Nelson, 88, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Bethany on University in Fargo. She entered this world on June 7, 1937 in Minneapolis, MN, born to John and Bertha (Boyum) Nelson. She attended school in Robbinsdale, MN graduating in 1955. Colleen worked as a bank teller at 1st National Bank and Marquette National Bank...

Severina "Rina" Odette Marx

Severina "Rina" Odette Marx

Feb 5, 2026

Severina "Rina" Odette Olson Marx

April 1, 1986 - February 5, 2026

The world lost one of its brightest lights and rainbows when Rina left for her eternal resting place in paradise.

Rina was born in Fargo, ND to Jeffrey and Tamara (Crowe) Olson - an April Fool's baby who came in small and mighty, and she left the...

Beverly Jane Fisher

Beverly Jane Fisher

Feb 5, 2026

Beverly Fisher, 98, of Fargo, ND died Thursday, February 5, 2026 at St. Catherine North in Fargo under the care of HIA Hospice.A full obituary will be posted.

Mary Ann Brady

Mary Ann Brady

Feb 4, 2026

Mary Ann Brady, 96, of Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 at HIA Heather's House.

Mary was born April 28, 1929 to Alexander and Magdalen Dettling in Devils Lake, ND. As a young woman she moved to Carrington, ND and worked as a waitress in the local cafe. There, she served Wallace Jerome Brady a cup of coffee...

Howard Ray Gitlestad

Howard Ray Gitlestad

Feb 2, 2026

Howard Gitlestad, age 79, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at SMP St. Catherine’s in Fargo.

Howard was born on January 24, 1947, in Moorhead, Minnesota. He graduated from Moorhead High School and later served in the United States Army. In 1972 he was united in marriage to Lynn Schulz. They made their home in Fargo,...

Kolbjorn Rommesmo

Kolbjorn Rommesmo

Jan 31, 2026

Kolbjorn Rommesmo, 95, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully with family at his side at St. Catherine's North, on January 31, 2026.

He was born June 21, 1930 in Orkanger, Norway to Ole and Anne (Sletne) Rommesmo. Throughout his youth, he stayed active playing soccer, downhill skiing, and ski jumping. One memory he loved to share was how he rode his...

Rosa Imelda Jimenez

Rosa Imelda Jimenez

Jan 30, 2026

Rosa Jimenez, 66, Fargo, died Friday, January 30, 2026 in Essentia Health, Fargo.

Mavis Lorraine Olson

Mavis Lorraine Olson

Jan 29, 2026

Mavis Lorraine Olson (Conrad), of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the age of 90. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who lived her life with kindness, generosity, and a deep faith.

Mavis was the center of her family, her home the gathering place...

Waha Nahum Sem

Waha Nahum Sem

Jan 28, 2026

It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Waha Nahum Sem, of Fargo, North Dakota, who passed away January 28, 2026 at the age of 31. This loss has shaken our family and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Though his time on this earth was far too short, Waha's life was...

Ruth Ellen Parmer

Ruth Ellen Parmer

Jan 28, 2026

Ruth Ellen Parmer, of Fargo, ND, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Bethany on 42nd at the age of 99.

She was born on October 8, 1926, to Edwin and Ellen Hawes in Crookston, MN. After graduating from high school, she moved to Fargo to attend Interstate Business College and became a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Following...

Allan Turmo

Allan Turmo

Jan 26, 2026

Rev. Allan Andrew TurmoAllan Andrew Turmo was born on July 22, 1931 in Eau Claire, WI, the son of the Rev. U. Andrew Turmo and Anne (Lee) Turmo. He was baptized in Caryville, WI, and confirmed at Norman Lutheran Church in rural Kindred, ND. He passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Sheyenne Crossing nursing home.

Allan graduated from Kindred...

Nancy Steinkopf

Nancy Steinkopf

Jan 24, 2026

Nancy Ann Steinkopf, 65, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 24, 2026 at Sanford Hospital, with family by her side. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, 215 7th Street South, Fargo, ND. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Fargo.

Nancy was born on April 1, 1960,...

Pat Strand

Pat Strand

Jan 24, 2026

Charles Patrick "Pat" Strand, 70, of Rothsay, MN, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026 at HIA Health Heather's House in Fargo, ND.Pat was born on November 14, 1955 in Mobile, Alabama to Curtis Vernon and Carolyn Harris. He was self-employed for 25+ years at PNS Inventory Services. He enjoyed traveling, working on projects around his home, and being surrounded by...

David Hendrickson

David Hendrickson

Jan 21, 2026

David Hendrickson, 75, New York, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in his home.

Marie Beck

Marie Beck

Jan 20, 2026

Marie Beck, 86, Fargo, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in her home.

Odell Krohn

Odell Krohn

Jan 18, 2026

Odell Quincy Krohn, 92, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026. Odell was born in Bottineau, ND on April 7, 1933, to Bill and Blanche (Smith) Krohn and grew up nearby in Omemee, ND. He graduated from Bottineau High School in 1950 and from NDSU in 1954, receiving a degree in pharmacy. Odell met Marjorie Fay shortly...

David Lerud

David Lerud

Jan 18, 2026

David Bryon Lerud passed away on Sunday, January 18th at home with his family by his side.

Dave was born on July 10, 1953, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Betty (Adamson) and Lester Lerud. He grew up on a farm in Gardner, ND where he learned the value of hard work and perseverance. He was active in sports throughout his...

Velma Schneider

Velma Schneider

Jan 15, 2026

CANCELLED SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: VELMA'S FUNERAL SERVICE FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, AT 9 AM HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

Velma Lucille Schneider of Bethany Retirement Living Center in Fargo passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026 at the age of 93.

Velma was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on July 11, 1932. Her parents were Alice Olianna Kjosen Collis and Earl Alvin Collis. Her father...

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