Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
David Cole
Oct 1, 2024
David Gustav Cole died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 while at his home in West Fargo. Dave was the eldest of four children of the late Lillian and Reverend Howard Cole. He was born on July 5, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York, where his father was serving as a chaplain in the U.S. Army. Dave spent his childhood years...
Bette Lou Seward
Sep 30, 2024
Bette Lou Seward, 70, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Bette was born on September 29, 1954, in Fergus Falls, MN, the youngest of eight children to Denton and Enez (Kimber) Jensen. At a young age, her family moved to...
Elaine Laverne Melby
Sep 30, 2024
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4624693 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/975X9TTMK2DCZYDY Elaine (Dolly) Thompson Melby October 20, 1931- September 30, 2024 Elaine Melby, cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, died peacefully on September 30, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on the family farm in Lisbon, ND to the late Adolph and Hazel (Peterson) Thompson, Elaine's life was a testament to hard work, kindness,...
Randolph E. Stefanson
Sep 27, 2024
Randy cherished his wife Corinne, daughters Susan, Lisa, and Leslie, and five grandchildren Clare, Will, Eleanor, John, and Nathanael. Randy lived his life advocating for those in need within our community. In honoring Randy's wishes there will be no services held.
Arnhold Elmer Hoff
Sep 25, 2024
Arnhold Elmer Hoff was born June 6, 1931 to Adam and Freda (Berreth) Hoff in Temvik, ND. The family moved to Tappen in 1945 and he went to Tappen High School. He joined the USAF in April 1950. In 1954 he was stationed at Ellsworth AFB in Rapid City, SD. He married Janice Martin Jan 30, 1962 in Rapid City....
Joanne Eva Barke
Sep 24, 2024
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4686605 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/75RJJYLRHDNFZ7LG JoAnne Klevberg Barke, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, has passed away at the age of 92 at Bethany on 42nd Street in Fargo. JoAnne was born in 1932 to Ed and Thilda Klevberg on a farm near Northwood, North Dakota. She attended the country school during her early years and graduated from Northwood...
Debra Ann Alvarez
Sep 22, 2024
Debra "Deb" Ann Alvarez, 66, Valley City, ND, died September 22, 2024 in SMP-Health, St. Raphael. Deb was born to Juan Anzaldua Godinez and Mary Naomi (Stewart) Godinez on March 29, 1958 in Mission, TX. She married Eluterio Alvarez on May 19, 1975. She enjoyed coloring, drawing, singing, dancing, cooking, and cleaning. In the loving memory of our mother Debra...
Harlan Elmer Sittig
Sep 21, 2024
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4600726 Harlan E. Sittig, age 82, of Fargo, ND, passed away at Essentia Health Hospital on September 21, 2024. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September, 28, from 9 AM to 10 AM, followed by his 10 AM memorial service at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a pet rescue of your...
Sheldon Ray Tuscherer
Sep 19, 2024
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4611852 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/JZ35HPHK5PS4B6Z9 Sheldon Tuscherer, 57, died after a short battle with cancer on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND. Sheldon Ray Tuscherer entered this world on March 10, 1967 in Hoven, SD, born to Donald and Vernita (Vetch) Tuscherer. He attended schools in Onaka and graduated from Cresbard High School in...
Linda Rae Zimmerman
Sep 18, 2024
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4599509 Linda Zimmerman, age 77, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 18. Linda Rae Zimmerman was born May 29, 1947, to Ardell and Gudrun Zimmerman (Henrikson). Linda graduated from Cando High School in 1965. With her warm and engaging personality, she was elected Homecoming Queen her senior year. After high school, Linda went on to...
Sharon Louise Remmen
Sep 16, 2024
Memorial Service Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/4593510 Sharon Louise (Anderson) Remmen, 78, of Fargo, ND passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 16, 2024 in Alexandria, MN surrounded by her husband and sisters. Sharon was born to Florence Shipley and Lewis Valure August 6, 1946 in Wadena, MN. She attended school in Wadena where she earned her diploma. Sharon married David Remmen on...
Gladys Beverly Smaby
Sep 16, 2024
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4599461 Gladys B. (Gilbertson) Brenden Smaby Gladys Beverly (Gilbertson, Brenden) Smaby, 97, Fargo, ND passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Eventide Fargo. Gladys was born to Gutfred and Bertha (Sorum) Gilbertson on August 25, 1927 in Hillsboro. She attended school in Caledonia and received her high school diploma. Gladys married Bryan C. Brenden in Hillsboro, ND....
Cynthia "Cindy" Lee Lien
Sep 15, 2024
Cynthia "Cindy" Lien, 71, Fargo, North Dakota died on September 15, 2024, in her home. Private services will be held.
Shirlee Arlene Lahren
Sep 14, 2024
Shirlee Lahren, 76, Fargo, North Dakota died on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in SMP Health - St. Catherine South.
Norma Irene Murphy
Sep 13, 2024
Memorial Service Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/4590576 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/NYTMMXDKZY7D9PS7 Norma Irene (Gabbert) Murphy, 81, passed away on September 13, 2024 under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley at Kinder Care assisted living in West Fargo, ND. Norma had suffered with dementia for the past six years of her life. Norma was born in Hankinson, ND to Louis "Louie"...
Leander Clayton Reitan
Sep 12, 2024
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4593674 Leander Clayton Reitan was born on August 31, 1924 on the family farm near Wild Rice, N.D. to John and Maria Reitan. He attended Rural School District #42 and graduated from Moorhead High School. He later attended Wahpeton State School of Science. He began work as an electrician in 1947 and retired in 1988. Leander married Helen...
Florence Evelyn Roholt
Sep 7, 2024
Florence Roholt, 98, deeply loved Mother, Sister, Mother-in-law, and Grandmother was called to peace on September 7, 2024. She was born on July 3, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN, born to Carl and Linnea Moreus. Florence graduated from Roosevelt HS in Minneapolis and worked as a secretary for several years before marrying the love of her life, Denny Roholt in September...
Kathleen Rae Otheim
Sep 5, 2024
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4571869 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/C3WNBXK8K5CC53Q3 Kathleen Rae Otheim, 83, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Bethany on University in Fargo, under the care of Ethos Hospice. Born Kathleen Rae Marcusen on December 23, 1940, in Dickinson, ND, she was the daughter of Homer "Ray" and Kathryn (Dulwick) Marcusen. Kathleen graduated from high school in...
Ruth Jane Hamer
Sep 3, 2024
Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/2CX62TLQYK22TZXT Ruth Hamer, age 93, Fargo, ND, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in her home with family by her side. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept 14, 2024, from 1pm to 2pm followed by her 2 PM memorial service at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, Fargo. Donations can be made to Homeward Bound Animal Rescue or Hospice of...
Louise Ann (Ganje) Nordin
Sep 2, 2024
Louise Ann (Ganje) Nordin, 84, of Calgary, AB and Fargo, ND, died Monday, September 2, 2024, at her home following a brief illness. Louise was born on September 9, 1939, in Edmore, North Dakota, as the youngest of three daughters to Henry and Inga (Strand) Askelson. She grew up in Edmore, where she was confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church and...
David Cole
Oct 1, 2024
David Gustav Cole died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 while at his home in West Fargo. Dave was the eldest of four children of the late Lillian and Reverend Howard Cole. He was born on July 5, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York, where his father was serving as a chaplain in the U.S. Army. Dave spent his childhood years...
Bette Lou Seward
Sep 30, 2024
Bette Lou Seward, 70, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Bette was born on September 29, 1954, in Fergus Falls, MN, the youngest of eight children to Denton and Enez (Kimber) Jensen. At a young age, her family moved to...
Elaine Laverne Melby
Sep 30, 2024
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4624693 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/975X9TTMK2DCZYDY Elaine (Dolly) Thompson Melby October 20, 1931- September 30, 2024 Elaine Melby, cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, died peacefully on September 30, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on the family farm in Lisbon, ND to the late Adolph and Hazel (Peterson) Thompson, Elaine's life was a testament to hard work, kindness,...
Randolph E. Stefanson
Sep 27, 2024
Randy cherished his wife Corinne, daughters Susan, Lisa, and Leslie, and five grandchildren Clare, Will, Eleanor, John, and Nathanael. Randy lived his life advocating for those in need within our community. In honoring Randy's wishes there will be no services held.
Arnhold Elmer Hoff
Sep 25, 2024
Arnhold Elmer Hoff was born June 6, 1931 to Adam and Freda (Berreth) Hoff in Temvik, ND. The family moved to Tappen in 1945 and he went to Tappen High School. He joined the USAF in April 1950. In 1954 he was stationed at Ellsworth AFB in Rapid City, SD. He married Janice Martin Jan 30, 1962 in Rapid City....
Joanne Eva Barke
Sep 24, 2024
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4686605 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/75RJJYLRHDNFZ7LG JoAnne Klevberg Barke, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, has passed away at the age of 92 at Bethany on 42nd Street in Fargo. JoAnne was born in 1932 to Ed and Thilda Klevberg on a farm near Northwood, North Dakota. She attended the country school during her early years and graduated from Northwood...
Debra Ann Alvarez
Sep 22, 2024
Debra "Deb" Ann Alvarez, 66, Valley City, ND, died September 22, 2024 in SMP-Health, St. Raphael. Deb was born to Juan Anzaldua Godinez and Mary Naomi (Stewart) Godinez on March 29, 1958 in Mission, TX. She married Eluterio Alvarez on May 19, 1975. She enjoyed coloring, drawing, singing, dancing, cooking, and cleaning. In the loving memory of our mother Debra...
Harlan Elmer Sittig
Sep 21, 2024
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4600726 Harlan E. Sittig, age 82, of Fargo, ND, passed away at Essentia Health Hospital on September 21, 2024. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September, 28, from 9 AM to 10 AM, followed by his 10 AM memorial service at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a pet rescue of your...
Sheldon Ray Tuscherer
Sep 19, 2024
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4611852 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/JZ35HPHK5PS4B6Z9 Sheldon Tuscherer, 57, died after a short battle with cancer on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND. Sheldon Ray Tuscherer entered this world on March 10, 1967 in Hoven, SD, born to Donald and Vernita (Vetch) Tuscherer. He attended schools in Onaka and graduated from Cresbard High School in...
Linda Rae Zimmerman
Sep 18, 2024
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4599509 Linda Zimmerman, age 77, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 18. Linda Rae Zimmerman was born May 29, 1947, to Ardell and Gudrun Zimmerman (Henrikson). Linda graduated from Cando High School in 1965. With her warm and engaging personality, she was elected Homecoming Queen her senior year. After high school, Linda went on to...
Sharon Louise Remmen
Sep 16, 2024
Memorial Service Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/4593510 Sharon Louise (Anderson) Remmen, 78, of Fargo, ND passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 16, 2024 in Alexandria, MN surrounded by her husband and sisters. Sharon was born to Florence Shipley and Lewis Valure August 6, 1946 in Wadena, MN. She attended school in Wadena where she earned her diploma. Sharon married David Remmen on...
Gladys Beverly Smaby
Sep 16, 2024
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4599461 Gladys B. (Gilbertson) Brenden Smaby Gladys Beverly (Gilbertson, Brenden) Smaby, 97, Fargo, ND passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Eventide Fargo. Gladys was born to Gutfred and Bertha (Sorum) Gilbertson on August 25, 1927 in Hillsboro. She attended school in Caledonia and received her high school diploma. Gladys married Bryan C. Brenden in Hillsboro, ND....
Cynthia "Cindy" Lee Lien
Sep 15, 2024
Cynthia "Cindy" Lien, 71, Fargo, North Dakota died on September 15, 2024, in her home. Private services will be held.
Shirlee Arlene Lahren
Sep 14, 2024
Shirlee Lahren, 76, Fargo, North Dakota died on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in SMP Health - St. Catherine South.
Norma Irene Murphy
Sep 13, 2024
Memorial Service Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/4590576 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/NYTMMXDKZY7D9PS7 Norma Irene (Gabbert) Murphy, 81, passed away on September 13, 2024 under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley at Kinder Care assisted living in West Fargo, ND. Norma had suffered with dementia for the past six years of her life. Norma was born in Hankinson, ND to Louis "Louie"...
Leander Clayton Reitan
Sep 12, 2024
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4593674 Leander Clayton Reitan was born on August 31, 1924 on the family farm near Wild Rice, N.D. to John and Maria Reitan. He attended Rural School District #42 and graduated from Moorhead High School. He later attended Wahpeton State School of Science. He began work as an electrician in 1947 and retired in 1988. Leander married Helen...
Florence Evelyn Roholt
Sep 7, 2024
Florence Roholt, 98, deeply loved Mother, Sister, Mother-in-law, and Grandmother was called to peace on September 7, 2024. She was born on July 3, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN, born to Carl and Linnea Moreus. Florence graduated from Roosevelt HS in Minneapolis and worked as a secretary for several years before marrying the love of her life, Denny Roholt in September...
Kathleen Rae Otheim
Sep 5, 2024
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4571869 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/C3WNBXK8K5CC53Q3 Kathleen Rae Otheim, 83, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Bethany on University in Fargo, under the care of Ethos Hospice. Born Kathleen Rae Marcusen on December 23, 1940, in Dickinson, ND, she was the daughter of Homer "Ray" and Kathryn (Dulwick) Marcusen. Kathleen graduated from high school in...
Ruth Jane Hamer
Sep 3, 2024
Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/2CX62TLQYK22TZXT Ruth Hamer, age 93, Fargo, ND, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in her home with family by her side. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept 14, 2024, from 1pm to 2pm followed by her 2 PM memorial service at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, Fargo. Donations can be made to Homeward Bound Animal Rescue or Hospice of...
Louise Ann (Ganje) Nordin
Sep 2, 2024
Louise Ann (Ganje) Nordin, 84, of Calgary, AB and Fargo, ND, died Monday, September 2, 2024, at her home following a brief illness. Louise was born on September 9, 1939, in Edmore, North Dakota, as the youngest of three daughters to Henry and Inga (Strand) Askelson. She grew up in Edmore, where she was confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church and...
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