Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Charles "Chuck" Flach
Mar 18, 2026
Charles Flach, Fargo, ND died March 18, 2026 at St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson, NV due to acute cardiac disease.
Charles Lynn Flach was born at Bellingham, WA on April 4, 1946. He was the first child of Curtis Lynn Flach and Edith Lucille Verduin Flach as well as the first grandchild of each of his grandparents.
He graduated from Litchville...
Donald Raymond Peterson
May 7, 2026
Donald Peterson, 98, Fargo, died Thursday, May 7, 2026 in his home.
Services are pending.
The Rev. Glenn "Duffy" Thomas Williams
May 6, 2026
Glenn "Duffy" Thomas Williams, 77, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born December 17, 1948, in Minneapolis to Judy and Milton "Tom" Williams, he was the oldest of four children. Diagnosed with diabetes at age four, Duffy faced life's challenges with determination, humor, and resilience.
Duffy met the love of his life, Jane Arman, in nursery school, and...
David Martin Greg Brakvatne
May 4, 2026
David Brakvatne, 64, Fargo, died Monday, May 4, 2026 in Sanford Medical Center.
Milton Ota
May 4, 2026
Milton Ota, 73, Fargo, died Monday, May 4, 2026 in his home.
A full obituary will be posted.
Fannie Tai Scherling
May 3, 2026
Fannie Tai Scherling (戴祥真, Xiang Jeng Tai), of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2026, surrounded by love. She was born on June 3, 1961, in Taipei, Taiwan, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, strength, creativity, and a deep care for those around her.
Fannie is survived by her husband, Steven Scherling, whom...
Dennis Johann Halldorson
May 2, 2026
Dennis Halldorson, 83, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Sanford Broadway Medical Center.
Dennis Johann Halldorson was born to Thorgils and Johanna Halldorson on August 13, 1942. He grew up in the Icelandic community of Mountain, North Dakota, and graduated from Mountain High School in 1960. He was lucky to be raised with 5 siblings...
Duane Victor Johnson
May 1, 2026
Duane Victor Johnson, born November 7, 1932, in Grafton, North Dakota, passed away on May 1, 2026.
A full obituary will be posted.
Mark Douglas Schaar
Apr 28, 2026
Mark Douglas Schaar, 77, passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2026 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services will be held Friday, July 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierce Congregational Church in rural Scranton, ND with Pastor Mary Peterson and Paul Hendrickson officiating.
Mark was born April 8, 1949 in Dickinson, ND. He...
Dallas Geraldine Boatright
Apr 27, 2026
Dallas Boatright, 93, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Pioneer House in Fargo.
Dallas was born April 22, 1933, in Fessenden, ND, to Gustave and Josie (Morken) Gunderson. She was raised and educated in Fessenden, graduating from Fessenden High School. She later moved to Fargo, where she worked for Dakota Supply Group, Dakota Clinic, and...
Keith Everett Ziemer
Apr 25, 2026
Keith Ziemer, 53, of Fargo, ND, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Keith Everett Ziemer Jr. was born August 19, 1972, in San Diego, CA, to Keith and Virginia Ziemer. He grew up in Molalla, OR, where he attended school and graduated from high school.
In 2006, Keith met Cassie Donaldson in Salem, OR, and...
Carol Ann Spurbeck
Apr 24, 2026
Carol Spurbeck, 91, Fargo, died Friday, April 24, 2026 in Fargo Elim.
A full obituary will be posted.
Amos Lomindya Albert
Apr 23, 2026
Amos Lomindya Albert
With deep sorrow, but with gratitude to God for a life well lived, the family of Amos Lomindya Albert affectionately known as "Dada," announces his peaceful passing on April 23, 2026, at the Huntsman Cancer Institute after a courageous three-year battle with colon cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends.
Amos was born on April 26, 1977, in...
Marlys Elaine Schmidt
Apr 23, 2026
Marlys Elaine Schmidt, born September 3, 1934, died April 23, 2026 at the age of 91. She died peacefully of the natural aging process at home with Hospice and surrounded by family.
She was born in Milnor, ND to Martin and Bernice Riveness. She graduated from High school and moved to California, where she married Perry Hansen and had 3...
Earl Everett Rydell
Apr 23, 2026
Earl Rydell, 82, of Dent, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, surrounded by his family at the VA Nursing Home in Fergus Falls, MN.
Earl Everett Rydell was born on January 29, 1944, to Edwin and Phoebe (Nordly) Rydell in Breckenridge, Minnesota. He graduated from Fargo North High School and later earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering...
Mark Edward Hlebechuk
Apr 21, 2026
Mark Edward Hlebechuk, age 67, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026 at HIA Hospice in Fargo, ND, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born December 24, 1958, in San Diego, CA, Mark was the second of five children born to Virginia and Theodore "Ted" Hlebechuk. Mark was raised in Fargo, ND and attended Fargo North High School.
Mark will be...
Ronald Lee Knaust
Apr 21, 2026
Ronald Lee Knaust, 65, of Fargo, ND (formerly of Lidgerwood, ND) passed away following a courageous battle with ALS, surrounded by his family, on April 21, 2026, at Sanford Broadway Medical Center in Fargo.
Ron was born on August 16, 1960, in Hankinson, ND, to Robert and Gertrude (Gaukler) Knaust. He was the middle child of seven children. He attended first...
Robert Andrew Johnson
Apr 16, 2026
Robert Andrew Johnson
March 16, 1960 - April 16, 2026
Robert passed away in his home April 16, 2026 in Fargo, ND.
Robert was born March 16, 1960 in Alton, IL to the late Christopher and Reverend Sue Johnson. In 2003 he married Ann Geist, they continued living in Fargo until his death.
Robert enlisted in the United States Army after graduating from high...
Giovanna Grace Gaddy
Apr 13, 2026
Baby Giovanna Gaddy was born sleeping at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, on Monday, April 13, 2026. She will be deeply missed by her parents, Latanya Peters and Shun Gaddy.
Sherry Lee Hill
Apr 12, 2026
Sherry Lee Hill, 60, of Fargo, ND passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2026.
Sherry was born on December 3, 1965, in Fargo, ND, to Donald and Carol (Aaserude) Hill. She lived in Fargo throughout her life, graduated from Fargo North High School and later earned an associate degree as a legal secretary from Moorhead Technical Institute.
For the past decade, Sherry...
Charles "Chuck" Flach
Mar 18, 2026
Charles Flach, Fargo, ND died March 18, 2026 at St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson, NV due to acute cardiac disease.
Charles Lynn Flach was born at Bellingham, WA on April 4, 1946. He was the first child of Curtis Lynn Flach and Edith Lucille Verduin Flach as well as the first grandchild of each of his grandparents.
He graduated from Litchville...
Donald Raymond Peterson
May 7, 2026
Donald Peterson, 98, Fargo, died Thursday, May 7, 2026 in his home.
Services are pending.
The Rev. Glenn "Duffy" Thomas Williams
May 6, 2026
Glenn "Duffy" Thomas Williams, 77, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born December 17, 1948, in Minneapolis to Judy and Milton "Tom" Williams, he was the oldest of four children. Diagnosed with diabetes at age four, Duffy faced life's challenges with determination, humor, and resilience.
Duffy met the love of his life, Jane Arman, in nursery school, and...
David Martin Greg Brakvatne
May 4, 2026
David Brakvatne, 64, Fargo, died Monday, May 4, 2026 in Sanford Medical Center.
Milton Ota
May 4, 2026
Milton Ota, 73, Fargo, died Monday, May 4, 2026 in his home.
A full obituary will be posted.
Fannie Tai Scherling
May 3, 2026
Fannie Tai Scherling (戴祥真, Xiang Jeng Tai), of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2026, surrounded by love. She was born on June 3, 1961, in Taipei, Taiwan, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, strength, creativity, and a deep care for those around her.
Fannie is survived by her husband, Steven Scherling, whom...
Dennis Johann Halldorson
May 2, 2026
Dennis Halldorson, 83, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Sanford Broadway Medical Center.
Dennis Johann Halldorson was born to Thorgils and Johanna Halldorson on August 13, 1942. He grew up in the Icelandic community of Mountain, North Dakota, and graduated from Mountain High School in 1960. He was lucky to be raised with 5 siblings...
Duane Victor Johnson
May 1, 2026
Duane Victor Johnson, born November 7, 1932, in Grafton, North Dakota, passed away on May 1, 2026.
A full obituary will be posted.
Mark Douglas Schaar
Apr 28, 2026
Mark Douglas Schaar, 77, passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2026 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services will be held Friday, July 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierce Congregational Church in rural Scranton, ND with Pastor Mary Peterson and Paul Hendrickson officiating.
Mark was born April 8, 1949 in Dickinson, ND. He...
Dallas Geraldine Boatright
Apr 27, 2026
Dallas Boatright, 93, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Pioneer House in Fargo.
Dallas was born April 22, 1933, in Fessenden, ND, to Gustave and Josie (Morken) Gunderson. She was raised and educated in Fessenden, graduating from Fessenden High School. She later moved to Fargo, where she worked for Dakota Supply Group, Dakota Clinic, and...
Keith Everett Ziemer
Apr 25, 2026
Keith Ziemer, 53, of Fargo, ND, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Keith Everett Ziemer Jr. was born August 19, 1972, in San Diego, CA, to Keith and Virginia Ziemer. He grew up in Molalla, OR, where he attended school and graduated from high school.
In 2006, Keith met Cassie Donaldson in Salem, OR, and...
Carol Ann Spurbeck
Apr 24, 2026
Carol Spurbeck, 91, Fargo, died Friday, April 24, 2026 in Fargo Elim.
A full obituary will be posted.
Amos Lomindya Albert
Apr 23, 2026
Amos Lomindya Albert
With deep sorrow, but with gratitude to God for a life well lived, the family of Amos Lomindya Albert affectionately known as "Dada," announces his peaceful passing on April 23, 2026, at the Huntsman Cancer Institute after a courageous three-year battle with colon cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends.
Amos was born on April 26, 1977, in...
Marlys Elaine Schmidt
Apr 23, 2026
Marlys Elaine Schmidt, born September 3, 1934, died April 23, 2026 at the age of 91. She died peacefully of the natural aging process at home with Hospice and surrounded by family.
She was born in Milnor, ND to Martin and Bernice Riveness. She graduated from High school and moved to California, where she married Perry Hansen and had 3...
Earl Everett Rydell
Apr 23, 2026
Earl Rydell, 82, of Dent, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, surrounded by his family at the VA Nursing Home in Fergus Falls, MN.
Earl Everett Rydell was born on January 29, 1944, to Edwin and Phoebe (Nordly) Rydell in Breckenridge, Minnesota. He graduated from Fargo North High School and later earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering...
Mark Edward Hlebechuk
Apr 21, 2026
Mark Edward Hlebechuk, age 67, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026 at HIA Hospice in Fargo, ND, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born December 24, 1958, in San Diego, CA, Mark was the second of five children born to Virginia and Theodore "Ted" Hlebechuk. Mark was raised in Fargo, ND and attended Fargo North High School.
Mark will be...
Ronald Lee Knaust
Apr 21, 2026
Ronald Lee Knaust, 65, of Fargo, ND (formerly of Lidgerwood, ND) passed away following a courageous battle with ALS, surrounded by his family, on April 21, 2026, at Sanford Broadway Medical Center in Fargo.
Ron was born on August 16, 1960, in Hankinson, ND, to Robert and Gertrude (Gaukler) Knaust. He was the middle child of seven children. He attended first...
Robert Andrew Johnson
Apr 16, 2026
Robert Andrew Johnson
March 16, 1960 - April 16, 2026
Robert passed away in his home April 16, 2026 in Fargo, ND.
Robert was born March 16, 1960 in Alton, IL to the late Christopher and Reverend Sue Johnson. In 2003 he married Ann Geist, they continued living in Fargo until his death.
Robert enlisted in the United States Army after graduating from high...
Giovanna Grace Gaddy
Apr 13, 2026
Baby Giovanna Gaddy was born sleeping at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, on Monday, April 13, 2026. She will be deeply missed by her parents, Latanya Peters and Shun Gaddy.
Sherry Lee Hill
Apr 12, 2026
Sherry Lee Hill, 60, of Fargo, ND passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2026.
Sherry was born on December 3, 1965, in Fargo, ND, to Donald and Carol (Aaserude) Hill. She lived in Fargo throughout her life, graduated from Fargo North High School and later earned an associate degree as a legal secretary from Moorhead Technical Institute.
For the past decade, Sherry...
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