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Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home

Dolores Mary Welle

Dolores Mary Welle

Jan 3, 2016

Dolores Mary (LaVoi) Welle, was born October 28, 1928 on the family farm in Fosston, Minnesota, to parents, Arthur and Mabel LaVoi. She attended High School in Fosston, graduating in 1945. After high school, Dolores worked as a hairdresser. While working in Bemidji, she met and married the love of her life, Charles (Chris) Welle. They were united in marriage...

Janice A. Woodside

Janice A. Woodside

Jan 1, 2016

Janice A. Woodside passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 from heart, vascular, and diabetic complications at Sanford Health. Janice was born November 29, 1942 in Breckenridge, MN. Janice resided in West Fargo with her family. She married Wally Christensen and had four boys, Wally, Todd, Jack, and Dennis. She moved to California in 1968, where she raised her boys. She...

Dorrine Elsie Foeltz

Dorrine Elsie Foeltz

Dec 28, 2015

Dorrine Elsie Foeltz, 73, died December 28, 2015 at her home in Fargo. Dorrine was born April 10, 1942 in Hankinson, ND to Norman and Evelyn (Danek) Foeltz. She grew up on the family farm in South Dakota. Dorrine worked for 45 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant at various nursing facilities in Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN. She enjoyed...

Erin Marie Jacobson

Erin Marie Jacobson

Dec 26, 2015

Erin Jacobson, 34, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2015, after a two year battle with breast cancer, surrounded by her family at Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo. Erin Marie Jacobson was born in Fargo on January 15, 1981, to Paul (Jake) and Mary (Thompson) Jacobson. She graduated from Dakota Prairie High School, Petersburg, ND, and was working at Cardinal...

Jay Steven Jones

Jay Steven Jones

Dec 24, 2015

Jay Jones, 64, of Fargo, died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Essentia Hospital. Jay Steven Jones was born September 23, 1951 to Calvin Jones and Rene Melland. Jay and his sister, Jan, were born and raised in Kenmare, ND. Jay graduated high school in 1969 and was a proud Kenmare Honker and has been referred to as “The pride of...

Galen Allen Nettum

Galen Allen Nettum

Dec 23, 2015

Galen Allen Nettum was born November 21, 1949 in Fargo, ND to Hjalmar and Hilma (Salle) Nettum. He grew up on the family farm near Kindred, North Dakota. Galen graduated from Kindred High School in 1967 and North Dakota State University in 1971. Galen married Julie B. Satrom in 1970; they had two children, Tami Jo Nettum Lieberg and Jamie...

William Murray Henderson

William Murray Henderson

Dec 23, 2015

William Murray Henderson, 84, of Fargo, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Rosewood on Broadway. William will be buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A full obituary will be posted at a later time.

Eloise Elaine Johnson

Eloise Elaine Johnson

Dec 20, 2015

Eloise Leazer Johnson, 91, of Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on December 20, 2015 at Crosshaven (Riverview Place), Fargo, ND. Eloise was born June 30, 1924 in Sioux City, IA to George and Eleanor Leazer. She graduated from Lancaster High School (Minn), and attended UND in Grand Forks, North Dakota where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi...

Doris Elaine Alin

Doris Elaine Alin

Dec 16, 2015

Doris Elaine Alin, 84, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo. She died peacefully with her family at her side. Doris Persson was born August 30, 1931 to parents Fred and Hattie Persson, in rural Edgeley, North Dakota. She was raised on the family farm with her six sisters and four brothers. She graduated from Edgeley High School...

James A. Breyer

James A. Breyer

Dec 15, 2015

James August Breyer, 79, Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at Viking Manor Nursing Home under Hospice Care and the presence of immediate family. Jim was born on February 12, 1936, the son of Ferdinand and Goldie (Plath) Breyer, in Fargo, ND. He grew up in Fargo, attended Fargo Central High School and graduated from North...

Clifford Thompson

Clifford Thompson

Dec 15, 2015

Clifford Thompson, 61, of Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at his home in Fargo.

Eugene Edward Nelson

Eugene Edward Nelson

Dec 11, 2015

Eugene E. Nelson, 83, of Fargo, ND, died Friday, December 11, 2015 at Bethany on University in Fargo. Gene was born September 15, 1932 in Iowa to Clifford and Winnifred (Scott) Nelson. He worked in sales for many years. Gene is survived by his brothers, James Nelson of Fargo, and Jerry (Kathy) Nelson of Waubun, MN. He was preceded in...

Mark William Sherouse

Mark William Sherouse

Dec 8, 2015

Mark William Sherouse 57, of Fargo passed away unexpectedly in his home December 8, 2015. Born November 10, 1958 in Newport News, Virginia, he was a son to Don and Pat Sherouse. He was a graduate of Warwick High School. Mark was a lifelong musician. After high school and performing with groups in his hometown, he signed with an agency...

Fae Eva Husted

Fae Eva Husted

Dec 8, 2015

Fae Eva Husted, 90, of Detroit Lakes, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Ecumen Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. A full obituary and service information will be posted soon.

Georgia Miriam Bjornstad

Georgia Miriam Bjornstad

Dec 7, 2015

Georgia Miriam Bjornstad, Fargo, formerly of Enderlin, ND, died peacefully December 7, 2015 at Villa Maria, Fargo, ND. Georgia was born to Austin and Nettie Marshall in Fremont, NE, March 23, 1919. She married Edward Bjornstad June 26, 1946. Together they made their home in Enderlin, ND and reared seven children. Georgia was very involved in church, school and community...

Mayland Eleanore Lindquist

Mayland Eleanore Lindquist

Dec 4, 2015

Mayland Grimm was born on the family farm near Bird Island, Minnesota. She was the second child born to Lydia and Fred Grimm. She joined her older brother Merald and later became a big sister to Arlene and Norma. She was baptized on June 26, 1927 at Elim Moravian Church in Bird Island. Mayland started elementary school in a rural...

John Arba Walkin

John Arba Walkin

Dec 2, 2015

John Arba Walkin, Fargo, died December 2, 2015, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo. John was born January 13, 1944 in Fargo, attended Central High and was a lifelong resident in the area. He worked at Fargo Iron-Metal until retiring. John was an avid reader with an extensive library, much of which was in the field of science, which led to...

Lynn Byron Skrove

Lynn Byron Skrove

Nov 29, 2015

Lynn Skrove, 71, of Fargo, ND, died peacefully on Sunday, November 21, 2015 at Sheyenne Care Center in Valley City, ND. Lynn Byron Skrove was born March 2, 1944 in Fargo, ND to Bernard and Hilma (Nystal) Skrove. He is survived by sons, Shawn (Mary) Skrove, Fargo, ND; Chris (Doris) Skrove, Fargo, ND; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister,...

Richard Paul Maetzold

Richard Paul Maetzold

Nov 27, 2015

Richard Maetzold, 90, of Fargo, passed away Friday, November 27, 2015 at Bethany on University, Fargo, ND. Richard “Dick” Maetzold was born January 4, 1925 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Charlie and Frieda “Brending” Maetzold. He attended Noonan Township School and graduated from Crary High School. He proudly served in the US Army during World War II. He...

Michelann Flynn Tangen

Michelann Flynn Tangen

Nov 21, 2015

Michelann Tangen, 68, of Fargo, ND, died Saturday, November 21, 2015 at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Michelann Flynn was born March 13, 1947 in Great Falls, MT. Her parents, Roger and Agnes (McHugh) Flynn, raised her and her brother, John, in Great Falls, MT and Minnewaukan, ND before settling in Fargo, ND....

Dolores Mary Welle

Dolores Mary Welle

Jan 3, 2016

Dolores Mary (LaVoi) Welle, was born October 28, 1928 on the family farm in Fosston, Minnesota, to parents, Arthur and Mabel LaVoi. She attended High School in Fosston, graduating in 1945. After high school, Dolores worked as a hairdresser. While working in Bemidji, she met and married the love of her life, Charles (Chris) Welle. They were united in marriage...

Janice A. Woodside

Janice A. Woodside

Jan 1, 2016

Janice A. Woodside passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 from heart, vascular, and diabetic complications at Sanford Health. Janice was born November 29, 1942 in Breckenridge, MN. Janice resided in West Fargo with her family. She married Wally Christensen and had four boys, Wally, Todd, Jack, and Dennis. She moved to California in 1968, where she raised her boys. She...

Dorrine Elsie Foeltz

Dorrine Elsie Foeltz

Dec 28, 2015

Dorrine Elsie Foeltz, 73, died December 28, 2015 at her home in Fargo. Dorrine was born April 10, 1942 in Hankinson, ND to Norman and Evelyn (Danek) Foeltz. She grew up on the family farm in South Dakota. Dorrine worked for 45 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant at various nursing facilities in Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN. She enjoyed...

Erin Marie Jacobson

Erin Marie Jacobson

Dec 26, 2015

Erin Jacobson, 34, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2015, after a two year battle with breast cancer, surrounded by her family at Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo. Erin Marie Jacobson was born in Fargo on January 15, 1981, to Paul (Jake) and Mary (Thompson) Jacobson. She graduated from Dakota Prairie High School, Petersburg, ND, and was working at Cardinal...

Jay Steven Jones

Jay Steven Jones

Dec 24, 2015

Jay Jones, 64, of Fargo, died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Essentia Hospital. Jay Steven Jones was born September 23, 1951 to Calvin Jones and Rene Melland. Jay and his sister, Jan, were born and raised in Kenmare, ND. Jay graduated high school in 1969 and was a proud Kenmare Honker and has been referred to as “The pride of...

Galen Allen Nettum

Galen Allen Nettum

Dec 23, 2015

Galen Allen Nettum was born November 21, 1949 in Fargo, ND to Hjalmar and Hilma (Salle) Nettum. He grew up on the family farm near Kindred, North Dakota. Galen graduated from Kindred High School in 1967 and North Dakota State University in 1971. Galen married Julie B. Satrom in 1970; they had two children, Tami Jo Nettum Lieberg and Jamie...

William Murray Henderson

William Murray Henderson

Dec 23, 2015

William Murray Henderson, 84, of Fargo, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Rosewood on Broadway. William will be buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A full obituary will be posted at a later time.

Eloise Elaine Johnson

Eloise Elaine Johnson

Dec 20, 2015

Eloise Leazer Johnson, 91, of Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on December 20, 2015 at Crosshaven (Riverview Place), Fargo, ND. Eloise was born June 30, 1924 in Sioux City, IA to George and Eleanor Leazer. She graduated from Lancaster High School (Minn), and attended UND in Grand Forks, North Dakota where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi...

Doris Elaine Alin

Doris Elaine Alin

Dec 16, 2015

Doris Elaine Alin, 84, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo. She died peacefully with her family at her side. Doris Persson was born August 30, 1931 to parents Fred and Hattie Persson, in rural Edgeley, North Dakota. She was raised on the family farm with her six sisters and four brothers. She graduated from Edgeley High School...

James A. Breyer

James A. Breyer

Dec 15, 2015

James August Breyer, 79, Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at Viking Manor Nursing Home under Hospice Care and the presence of immediate family. Jim was born on February 12, 1936, the son of Ferdinand and Goldie (Plath) Breyer, in Fargo, ND. He grew up in Fargo, attended Fargo Central High School and graduated from North...

Clifford Thompson

Clifford Thompson

Dec 15, 2015

Clifford Thompson, 61, of Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at his home in Fargo.

Eugene Edward Nelson

Eugene Edward Nelson

Dec 11, 2015

Eugene E. Nelson, 83, of Fargo, ND, died Friday, December 11, 2015 at Bethany on University in Fargo. Gene was born September 15, 1932 in Iowa to Clifford and Winnifred (Scott) Nelson. He worked in sales for many years. Gene is survived by his brothers, James Nelson of Fargo, and Jerry (Kathy) Nelson of Waubun, MN. He was preceded in...

Mark William Sherouse

Mark William Sherouse

Dec 8, 2015

Mark William Sherouse 57, of Fargo passed away unexpectedly in his home December 8, 2015. Born November 10, 1958 in Newport News, Virginia, he was a son to Don and Pat Sherouse. He was a graduate of Warwick High School. Mark was a lifelong musician. After high school and performing with groups in his hometown, he signed with an agency...

Fae Eva Husted

Fae Eva Husted

Dec 8, 2015

Fae Eva Husted, 90, of Detroit Lakes, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Ecumen Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. A full obituary and service information will be posted soon.

Georgia Miriam Bjornstad

Georgia Miriam Bjornstad

Dec 7, 2015

Georgia Miriam Bjornstad, Fargo, formerly of Enderlin, ND, died peacefully December 7, 2015 at Villa Maria, Fargo, ND. Georgia was born to Austin and Nettie Marshall in Fremont, NE, March 23, 1919. She married Edward Bjornstad June 26, 1946. Together they made their home in Enderlin, ND and reared seven children. Georgia was very involved in church, school and community...

Mayland Eleanore Lindquist

Mayland Eleanore Lindquist

Dec 4, 2015

Mayland Grimm was born on the family farm near Bird Island, Minnesota. She was the second child born to Lydia and Fred Grimm. She joined her older brother Merald and later became a big sister to Arlene and Norma. She was baptized on June 26, 1927 at Elim Moravian Church in Bird Island. Mayland started elementary school in a rural...

John Arba Walkin

John Arba Walkin

Dec 2, 2015

John Arba Walkin, Fargo, died December 2, 2015, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo. John was born January 13, 1944 in Fargo, attended Central High and was a lifelong resident in the area. He worked at Fargo Iron-Metal until retiring. John was an avid reader with an extensive library, much of which was in the field of science, which led to...

Lynn Byron Skrove

Lynn Byron Skrove

Nov 29, 2015

Lynn Skrove, 71, of Fargo, ND, died peacefully on Sunday, November 21, 2015 at Sheyenne Care Center in Valley City, ND. Lynn Byron Skrove was born March 2, 1944 in Fargo, ND to Bernard and Hilma (Nystal) Skrove. He is survived by sons, Shawn (Mary) Skrove, Fargo, ND; Chris (Doris) Skrove, Fargo, ND; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister,...

Richard Paul Maetzold

Richard Paul Maetzold

Nov 27, 2015

Richard Maetzold, 90, of Fargo, passed away Friday, November 27, 2015 at Bethany on University, Fargo, ND. Richard “Dick” Maetzold was born January 4, 1925 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Charlie and Frieda “Brending” Maetzold. He attended Noonan Township School and graduated from Crary High School. He proudly served in the US Army during World War II. He...

Michelann Flynn Tangen

Michelann Flynn Tangen

Nov 21, 2015

Michelann Tangen, 68, of Fargo, ND, died Saturday, November 21, 2015 at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Michelann Flynn was born March 13, 1947 in Great Falls, MT. Her parents, Roger and Agnes (McHugh) Flynn, raised her and her brother, John, in Great Falls, MT and Minnewaukan, ND before settling in Fargo, ND....

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