Obituaries

Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home

Arlene Johnson

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...

Margaret (Peggy) Armstrong-Law

Margaret (Peggy) Armstrong-Law

Feb 15, 2025

On February 15, 2025, Margaret (Peggy) Armstrong-Law passed away peacefully at age 94, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born in Fargo, N.D, on January 21, 1931, to Theron and Besse Armstrong. She graduated from Fargo Central High School and earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from NDSU, completing further studies at the Principals' Center at Harvard University (London), Principals Training...

Michael Goodwin

Michael Goodwin

May 17, 2025

Michael Goodwin, 78, Fargo, died on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Sheyenne Crossings.

Gerald Kuehn

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...

Harriet Johnson

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

Vernon Heitzmann

May 10, 2025

Vernon Heitzmann, 76, Fargo, died Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Bethany on 42nd.

Cora Strubbe

Cora Strubbe

May 9, 2025

Cora Strubbe, 70, Fargo, died Friday, May 9, 2025 in Sanford Broadway Medical Center under the care of Sanford Fargo Hospice.

Glenn Johnson

Glenn Johnson

May 9, 2025

Glenn John Johnson, 56, our beloved brother, son, and uncle passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at his home, 348th 14th St. N, Wahpeton, ND. Born on December 7, 1968 to Gordon and Jean (Knutson) Johnson. He grew up and was educated in Fargo where he lived with his parents until their passing when he moved into a group...

Charles Shortridge

Charles Shortridge

May 6, 2025

Charles Shortridge, 93, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away on May 6, 2025, in Fargo. He was born on September 8, 1931, in Calvin, ND. Charles lived a life marked by service, faith, and dedication to his family and community.

Charles devoted many years of his life to agriculture and farming, cultivating not only the land but also a deep appreciation...

Grace McLean

Grace McLean

May 5, 2025

Grace McLean, 66, Grand Forks, ND, died Monday, May 5, 2025.

Glenn Paulson

Glenn Paulson

May 5, 2025

Glenn Paulson died peacefully with his son and daughter at his side on May 5, 2025 at the age of 100. He was born on March 27, 1925 at his home in rural Grafton, ND. Glenn was the son of Haldan and Anna (Nilsson) Paulson.

Glenn attended school in Grafton, ND and graduated from High School in 1943. He enjoyed playing...

Daniel Sholl

Daniel Sholl

May 4, 2025

Dan Sholl, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side, following a battle with congestive heart failure.

Born on October 4, 1952, at St. Luke's Hospital in Fargo, Dan was the second of five children born to William and Norma (Ulsaker) Sholl. The family spent several years in Kindred, ND...

James Simpson

James Simpson

Apr 30, 2025

James Simpson, 70, Fargo, died on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Julie Kristofferson

Julie Kristofferson

Apr 28, 2025

Julie Ann Kristofferson, aged 55 of West Fargo, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, April 28 after a courageous 20 month battle with pancreatic cancer. A private service will be held and burial will be in Tioga, ND.

Arrangements entrusted to Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home - Fargo, ND

Robert Cook

Robert Cook

Apr 28, 2025

Robert "Bob" B. Cook, DVM, age 93, formerly of Minot, ND, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 3 PM to 5 PM, followed by his 5 PM Memorial Service at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, Fargo. Burial will be held at a later date in...

Donald Sears

Donald Sears

Apr 27, 2025

Donald Sears was born Dec. 16, 1946 in Sharon, ND to parents Roy and Cornelia Sears. Don grew up in Petersburg, ND graduating from Petersburg School in 1965. After school, he went on to the Vietnam War from 1965-1968. After discharge he made his home in Grand Forks and eventually Fargo, ND.

Don graduated from UND in 1982 with an Accounting...

Stephen Dargen

Stephen Dargen

Apr 24, 2025

In loving memory of Steve Dargen

November 4, 1965- April 24, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Steve Dargen, a devoted son, brother and friend. Born in Aberdeen, SD to Dennis and Marie Dargen, he grew up in Sioux Falls, SD alongside his siblings, Patty, Mike, Terry and Karen.

The family relocated to Fargo in 1977. Steve attended Holy Spirit...

Marsha Kapphahn

Marsha Kapphahn

Apr 24, 2025

Marsha Elise Kapphahn, 69, of Fargo, ND, passed away surrounded by family on April 24, 2025, at the Sanford Broadway Medical Center.

Marsha was born on March 2, 1956 at the US Army Hospital in Muenchweiler Germany, to Erwin and Ruth (Olson) Neprud. She graduated from Halstad High School and Minnesota State University Moorhead. Marsha worked as the head of the...

Margaret Sandsmark

Margaret Sandsmark

Apr 23, 2025

Margaret Ann Sandsmark, 98, Fargo, ND died Wednesday April 23, 2025, at Bethany on University in Fargo, ND.

Margaret was born in Hillsboro, ND, April 3, 1927, to Anton and Caroline (Eken) Sundby. She grew up on the family farm in Norway Township, Traill County, ND. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1945.

She married Donald Sandsmark on October 28, 1945,...

Dr. Marcia Selland Kierscht

Dr. Marcia Selland Kierscht

Apr 21, 2025

Dr. Marcia Ann Selland Kierscht was born on February 17, 1940, in Rugby, North Dakota, to Osmund Harold and Cynthia Miranda Thoresen Selland. Her father was employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and her mother was a Social Studies teacher at Rugby High School. She was the first grandchild born to her grandparents, Lieutenant Governor (ND) Thorstein Hartvik Haugen...

Arlene Johnson

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...

Margaret (Peggy) Armstrong-Law

Margaret (Peggy) Armstrong-Law

Feb 15, 2025

On February 15, 2025, Margaret (Peggy) Armstrong-Law passed away peacefully at age 94, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born in Fargo, N.D, on January 21, 1931, to Theron and Besse Armstrong. She graduated from Fargo Central High School and earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from NDSU, completing further studies at the Principals' Center at Harvard University (London), Principals Training...

Michael Goodwin

Michael Goodwin

May 17, 2025

Michael Goodwin, 78, Fargo, died on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Sheyenne Crossings.

Gerald Kuehn

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...

Harriet Johnson

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

Vernon Heitzmann

May 10, 2025

Vernon Heitzmann, 76, Fargo, died Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Bethany on 42nd.

Cora Strubbe

Cora Strubbe

May 9, 2025

Cora Strubbe, 70, Fargo, died Friday, May 9, 2025 in Sanford Broadway Medical Center under the care of Sanford Fargo Hospice.

Glenn Johnson

Glenn Johnson

May 9, 2025

Glenn John Johnson, 56, our beloved brother, son, and uncle passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at his home, 348th 14th St. N, Wahpeton, ND. Born on December 7, 1968 to Gordon and Jean (Knutson) Johnson. He grew up and was educated in Fargo where he lived with his parents until their passing when he moved into a group...

Charles Shortridge

Charles Shortridge

May 6, 2025

Charles Shortridge, 93, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away on May 6, 2025, in Fargo. He was born on September 8, 1931, in Calvin, ND. Charles lived a life marked by service, faith, and dedication to his family and community.

Charles devoted many years of his life to agriculture and farming, cultivating not only the land but also a deep appreciation...

Grace McLean

Grace McLean

May 5, 2025

Grace McLean, 66, Grand Forks, ND, died Monday, May 5, 2025.

Glenn Paulson

Glenn Paulson

May 5, 2025

Glenn Paulson died peacefully with his son and daughter at his side on May 5, 2025 at the age of 100. He was born on March 27, 1925 at his home in rural Grafton, ND. Glenn was the son of Haldan and Anna (Nilsson) Paulson.

Glenn attended school in Grafton, ND and graduated from High School in 1943. He enjoyed playing...

Daniel Sholl

Daniel Sholl

May 4, 2025

Dan Sholl, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side, following a battle with congestive heart failure.

Born on October 4, 1952, at St. Luke's Hospital in Fargo, Dan was the second of five children born to William and Norma (Ulsaker) Sholl. The family spent several years in Kindred, ND...

James Simpson

James Simpson

Apr 30, 2025

James Simpson, 70, Fargo, died on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Julie Kristofferson

Julie Kristofferson

Apr 28, 2025

Julie Ann Kristofferson, aged 55 of West Fargo, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, April 28 after a courageous 20 month battle with pancreatic cancer. A private service will be held and burial will be in Tioga, ND.

Arrangements entrusted to Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home - Fargo, ND

Robert Cook

Robert Cook

Apr 28, 2025

Robert "Bob" B. Cook, DVM, age 93, formerly of Minot, ND, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 3 PM to 5 PM, followed by his 5 PM Memorial Service at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, Fargo. Burial will be held at a later date in...

Donald Sears

Donald Sears

Apr 27, 2025

Donald Sears was born Dec. 16, 1946 in Sharon, ND to parents Roy and Cornelia Sears. Don grew up in Petersburg, ND graduating from Petersburg School in 1965. After school, he went on to the Vietnam War from 1965-1968. After discharge he made his home in Grand Forks and eventually Fargo, ND.

Don graduated from UND in 1982 with an Accounting...

Stephen Dargen

Stephen Dargen

Apr 24, 2025

In loving memory of Steve Dargen

November 4, 1965- April 24, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Steve Dargen, a devoted son, brother and friend. Born in Aberdeen, SD to Dennis and Marie Dargen, he grew up in Sioux Falls, SD alongside his siblings, Patty, Mike, Terry and Karen.

The family relocated to Fargo in 1977. Steve attended Holy Spirit...

Marsha Kapphahn

Marsha Kapphahn

Apr 24, 2025

Marsha Elise Kapphahn, 69, of Fargo, ND, passed away surrounded by family on April 24, 2025, at the Sanford Broadway Medical Center.

Marsha was born on March 2, 1956 at the US Army Hospital in Muenchweiler Germany, to Erwin and Ruth (Olson) Neprud. She graduated from Halstad High School and Minnesota State University Moorhead. Marsha worked as the head of the...

Margaret Sandsmark

Margaret Sandsmark

Apr 23, 2025

Margaret Ann Sandsmark, 98, Fargo, ND died Wednesday April 23, 2025, at Bethany on University in Fargo, ND.

Margaret was born in Hillsboro, ND, April 3, 1927, to Anton and Caroline (Eken) Sundby. She grew up on the family farm in Norway Township, Traill County, ND. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1945.

She married Donald Sandsmark on October 28, 1945,...

Dr. Marcia Selland Kierscht

Dr. Marcia Selland Kierscht

Apr 21, 2025

Dr. Marcia Ann Selland Kierscht was born on February 17, 1940, in Rugby, North Dakota, to Osmund Harold and Cynthia Miranda Thoresen Selland. Her father was employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and her mother was a Social Studies teacher at Rugby High School. She was the first grandchild born to her grandparents, Lieutenant Governor (ND) Thorstein Hartvik Haugen...

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