Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Howard Marvel Ellingson
Oct 8, 2026
Howard M. Ellingson, 98, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, at his lake home on Leaf Lake, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Howard lived an amazing life filled with hard work, laughter, friendship, and devotion to his family.
Howard was born on August 22, 1928, to Robert and Lydia Germstad Clemenson and then adopted by Martin and...
Jo Anne Craig
Oct 7, 2026
Jo Anne (Wilkerson) Craig, 73, of Fullerton, North Dakota, passed away on October 7, 2026, at Bethany Living in Fargo, North Dakota.
JoAnne was born on September 30, 1953, to John Wilkerson and Beverly (Tinberg) Potts. The eldest daughter of six children, she grew up in Lansing, Illinois, where she graduated from Thornton Fractional South High School.
At the age of 20,...
Claire Selma Odegard
Oct 7, 2026
Claire Odegard, 98, Fargo, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Bethany on University.
She was born December 3, 1927 near Glenburn, ND, the daughter of Albert and Winnie Boettger. She lived there until 1946 when the family moved to Hankinson, ND, then moved to Fergus Falls, MN in 1947. She lived there until 1952, worked for Northwestern Bell, and transferred to...
Valerie "Sharon" Arel
Oct 5, 2026
Valerie "Sharon" Arel, 76, of Fargo, ND, passed away on October 5, 2026 at her home under the care of HIA Hospice.
Sharon was born on May 3, 1950, the daughter of Peter and Florestine (Azure) LaFrance. She grew up all over North Dakota until she met George Arel Sr. She married George Sr. on November 8, 1969 in Ada, MN....
Desia Marie Parisien
Oct 4, 2026
Desia Parisien, 48, West Fargo, died Sunday, October 4 in Sanford Hospital.
Richard Arthur Hanson
Oct 4, 2026
Richard Arthur Hanson, affectionately known as “Meat,” passed away on October 4, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.
Rich was born on September 20, 1943, to Mabel Rosalie Larson and Berger Adolph Hanson. He was raised in Hickson, North Dakota, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1964.
On May 6, 1967, Rich...
Roberta Lynn Sarhegyi
Sep 28, 2026
Roberta “Bobbie” Sarhegyi Majerus (71) passed away Monday, September 28th. A proud mother to Ashley and Marley and a loving grandmother to Devin, Katelynn, and Brooklynn.
Bobbie was a hardworking, strong-willed woman with the biggest heart, who loved her coffee, camping, and living life hippie life to the fullest. She had a sharp sense of humor, and a stubborn streak. She...
Janice Jeanette Grabinger
Sep 27, 2026
Janice Grabinger, 90, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Bethany on 42nd in Fargo.
Janice Jeanette (Just) Grabinger, was born 07-14-1936 to Lydia (Mayer) and Emil Just. Janice was born in Turtle Lake, ND and grew up in Mercer, ND. Her family moved to Garrison, ND just before Janice’s senior year in high school, but she...
Richard Odell Fossen
Sep 24, 2026
Richard O. “Dick” Fossen, 80, of Billings, Montana, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 28, 1945, in Heimdal, North Dakota, to Lloyd S. Fossen and Esther Rose Billigmeier Fossen.
Dick grew up in North Dakota and lived in Heimdal, Fessenden, and Fargo before making his home in Billings,...
Leo Mittleider
Sep 24, 2026
Leo Mittleider, 93, Fargo, ND died Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND, surrounded by his family.
Leo was born to Fred and Bertha Mittleider on September 2, 1933, in Kidder County, Tappen, ND. He attended school through grade six at a country school near Tappen, ND. He spent two years in the US Army. Upon discharge, he...
Steven E. Smiley
Sep 23, 2026
Steven Earl Smiley, 36, of Horace, North Dakota, died on September 23, 2026, in Fargo, ND.
The Oilfield Ironmen Brotherhood RC will be holding a private service for Steven.
Laurie Ann Warner
Sep 23, 2026
Laurie Ann Warner, 57, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, in Fargo, North Dakota, following a 10-month battle with cancer.
Laurie was born April 15, 1969, in Moorhead, Minnesota, to Lloyd and Adelaide Bolgrean, of Barnesville and the youngest of seven children.
Laurie graduated from Barnesville High School in 1987 and moved to Moorhead, where she met...
Louise Alleta Herr
Sep 23, 2026
Louise Alleta McCleary Herr passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at Eventide Nursing Home in Fargo, North Dakota.
Louise was born on January 24, 1935, in Brownwood, Texas, to Thomas and Bertha Melton. A social butterfly from an early age, she adapted easily as her family moved from Brownwood to Sherman and then Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Paschal...
Karen Christine Wieland
Sep 22, 2026
Karen Christine Wieland (Sigmund), 65, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026, holding the hands of her two boys, Justin and Jaden Wieland.
Karen was born May 27, 1961, on the US Air Force Base in Landstuhl, Germany, to William and Irma Sigmund. Her early years included several moves and new schools before settling in Fargo during the...
Alphonse Howard "Bob" Spooner
Sep 16, 2026
Alphonse Howard "Bob" Spooner passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was a wonderful Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, Son and Friend. A life well lived, Bob was 99 years "Young at Heart".
Bob was born in Shelby, Montana to Agnes (Haworth) and Alphonse Spooner on June 3, 1927. He was the oldest brother of...
Ricky Dean Alm
Sep 15, 2026
Ricky Alm, 67, Wahpeton, ND died Tuesday, September 15, 2026 in Sanford Broadway Medical Center.
Ricky (Rick) Alm March 12, 1959 – September 15, 2026 & Forever in Our Hearts
Ricky (Rick) Alm was born on March 12, 1959, to Melvin and Phyllis Alm and grew up on the family farm in Walcott, North Dakota, alongside his siblings, Suzanne Overby and John...
Gary Cameron Dahlen Jr.
Sep 14, 2026
Gary Cameron Dahlen Jr., 61, passed away Monday morning, September 14, 2026, following a heart attack.
Gary was a beloved father who had a gift for making every situation more enjoyable. His presence could light up any gathering, and the laughter, energy, and memories he brought into the lives of those around him will never be forgotten.
Throughout his life, Gary worked...
Gloria Carol Ottem
Sep 14, 2026
Gloria Ottem, 83, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Bethany on 42nd.Gloria Carol Goter Ottem, was born July 18, 1943, the daughter of Paul and Helen (Schultz) Goter, on the family farm near Woodworth, ND. She attended grade school and high school in Woodworth where she was active in sports and music. The family attended...
Mary Abigail Broadwell
Sep 12, 2026
Mary Abigail Broadwell, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of Keith Broadwell and a devoted mother, grandmother, teacher, musician, and friend.
Born and raised in Fargo, Mary was the daughter of Earl Jennings and Betty (Bickert) Jennings. She carried a deep connection to her...
Betty Ann Jennen
Sep 11, 2026
Betty Ann Jennen, a cherished soul who touched the lives of many, was born Betty Ann Udseth on June 1st, 1936, in Fergus Falls, MN. She peacefully departed this world on September 11th, 2026, with her son by her side, holding her hand.
Betty was the beloved daughter of Gladys and Fred Udseth. Her life was one marked by love,...
Howard Marvel Ellingson
Oct 8, 2026
Howard M. Ellingson, 98, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, at his lake home on Leaf Lake, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Howard lived an amazing life filled with hard work, laughter, friendship, and devotion to his family.
Howard was born on August 22, 1928, to Robert and Lydia Germstad Clemenson and then adopted by Martin and...
Jo Anne Craig
Oct 7, 2026
Jo Anne (Wilkerson) Craig, 73, of Fullerton, North Dakota, passed away on October 7, 2026, at Bethany Living in Fargo, North Dakota.
JoAnne was born on September 30, 1953, to John Wilkerson and Beverly (Tinberg) Potts. The eldest daughter of six children, she grew up in Lansing, Illinois, where she graduated from Thornton Fractional South High School.
At the age of 20,...
Claire Selma Odegard
Oct 7, 2026
Claire Odegard, 98, Fargo, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Bethany on University.
She was born December 3, 1927 near Glenburn, ND, the daughter of Albert and Winnie Boettger. She lived there until 1946 when the family moved to Hankinson, ND, then moved to Fergus Falls, MN in 1947. She lived there until 1952, worked for Northwestern Bell, and transferred to...
Valerie "Sharon" Arel
Oct 5, 2026
Valerie "Sharon" Arel, 76, of Fargo, ND, passed away on October 5, 2026 at her home under the care of HIA Hospice.
Sharon was born on May 3, 1950, the daughter of Peter and Florestine (Azure) LaFrance. She grew up all over North Dakota until she met George Arel Sr. She married George Sr. on November 8, 1969 in Ada, MN....
Desia Marie Parisien
Oct 4, 2026
Desia Parisien, 48, West Fargo, died Sunday, October 4 in Sanford Hospital.
Richard Arthur Hanson
Oct 4, 2026
Richard Arthur Hanson, affectionately known as “Meat,” passed away on October 4, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.
Rich was born on September 20, 1943, to Mabel Rosalie Larson and Berger Adolph Hanson. He was raised in Hickson, North Dakota, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1964.
On May 6, 1967, Rich...
Roberta Lynn Sarhegyi
Sep 28, 2026
Roberta “Bobbie” Sarhegyi Majerus (71) passed away Monday, September 28th. A proud mother to Ashley and Marley and a loving grandmother to Devin, Katelynn, and Brooklynn.
Bobbie was a hardworking, strong-willed woman with the biggest heart, who loved her coffee, camping, and living life hippie life to the fullest. She had a sharp sense of humor, and a stubborn streak. She...
Janice Jeanette Grabinger
Sep 27, 2026
Janice Grabinger, 90, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Bethany on 42nd in Fargo.
Janice Jeanette (Just) Grabinger, was born 07-14-1936 to Lydia (Mayer) and Emil Just. Janice was born in Turtle Lake, ND and grew up in Mercer, ND. Her family moved to Garrison, ND just before Janice’s senior year in high school, but she...
Richard Odell Fossen
Sep 24, 2026
Richard O. “Dick” Fossen, 80, of Billings, Montana, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 28, 1945, in Heimdal, North Dakota, to Lloyd S. Fossen and Esther Rose Billigmeier Fossen.
Dick grew up in North Dakota and lived in Heimdal, Fessenden, and Fargo before making his home in Billings,...
Leo Mittleider
Sep 24, 2026
Leo Mittleider, 93, Fargo, ND died Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND, surrounded by his family.
Leo was born to Fred and Bertha Mittleider on September 2, 1933, in Kidder County, Tappen, ND. He attended school through grade six at a country school near Tappen, ND. He spent two years in the US Army. Upon discharge, he...
Steven E. Smiley
Sep 23, 2026
Steven Earl Smiley, 36, of Horace, North Dakota, died on September 23, 2026, in Fargo, ND.
The Oilfield Ironmen Brotherhood RC will be holding a private service for Steven.
Laurie Ann Warner
Sep 23, 2026
Laurie Ann Warner, 57, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, in Fargo, North Dakota, following a 10-month battle with cancer.
Laurie was born April 15, 1969, in Moorhead, Minnesota, to Lloyd and Adelaide Bolgrean, of Barnesville and the youngest of seven children.
Laurie graduated from Barnesville High School in 1987 and moved to Moorhead, where she met...
Louise Alleta Herr
Sep 23, 2026
Louise Alleta McCleary Herr passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at Eventide Nursing Home in Fargo, North Dakota.
Louise was born on January 24, 1935, in Brownwood, Texas, to Thomas and Bertha Melton. A social butterfly from an early age, she adapted easily as her family moved from Brownwood to Sherman and then Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Paschal...
Karen Christine Wieland
Sep 22, 2026
Karen Christine Wieland (Sigmund), 65, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026, holding the hands of her two boys, Justin and Jaden Wieland.
Karen was born May 27, 1961, on the US Air Force Base in Landstuhl, Germany, to William and Irma Sigmund. Her early years included several moves and new schools before settling in Fargo during the...
Alphonse Howard "Bob" Spooner
Sep 16, 2026
Alphonse Howard "Bob" Spooner passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was a wonderful Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, Son and Friend. A life well lived, Bob was 99 years "Young at Heart".
Bob was born in Shelby, Montana to Agnes (Haworth) and Alphonse Spooner on June 3, 1927. He was the oldest brother of...
Ricky Dean Alm
Sep 15, 2026
Ricky Alm, 67, Wahpeton, ND died Tuesday, September 15, 2026 in Sanford Broadway Medical Center.
Ricky (Rick) Alm March 12, 1959 – September 15, 2026 & Forever in Our Hearts
Ricky (Rick) Alm was born on March 12, 1959, to Melvin and Phyllis Alm and grew up on the family farm in Walcott, North Dakota, alongside his siblings, Suzanne Overby and John...
Gary Cameron Dahlen Jr.
Sep 14, 2026
Gary Cameron Dahlen Jr., 61, passed away Monday morning, September 14, 2026, following a heart attack.
Gary was a beloved father who had a gift for making every situation more enjoyable. His presence could light up any gathering, and the laughter, energy, and memories he brought into the lives of those around him will never be forgotten.
Throughout his life, Gary worked...
Gloria Carol Ottem
Sep 14, 2026
Gloria Ottem, 83, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Bethany on 42nd.Gloria Carol Goter Ottem, was born July 18, 1943, the daughter of Paul and Helen (Schultz) Goter, on the family farm near Woodworth, ND. She attended grade school and high school in Woodworth where she was active in sports and music. The family attended...
Mary Abigail Broadwell
Sep 12, 2026
Mary Abigail Broadwell, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of Keith Broadwell and a devoted mother, grandmother, teacher, musician, and friend.
Born and raised in Fargo, Mary was the daughter of Earl Jennings and Betty (Bickert) Jennings. She carried a deep connection to her...
Betty Ann Jennen
Sep 11, 2026
Betty Ann Jennen, a cherished soul who touched the lives of many, was born Betty Ann Udseth on June 1st, 1936, in Fergus Falls, MN. She peacefully departed this world on September 11th, 2026, with her son by her side, holding her hand.
Betty was the beloved daughter of Gladys and Fred Udseth. Her life was one marked by love,...
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