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Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home

Marjorie E. Lemier (Koivisto)

Marjorie E. Lemier (Koivisto)

Jan 17, 2013

Marjorie LeMier, 82, of Fargo, ND, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 surrounded by her family at Sanford Health, Fargo. Marjorie Eleanor was born March 3, 1930 in Duluth, MN to Lauri and Tynne Koivisto. She went to Lowell Elementary Grade School and graduated from Central High School - Duluth. She met and married Paul LeMier in Duluth on August...

June E. Helenske

June E. Helenske

Jan 17, 2013

"Who dares to teach must never cease to learn" **PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FUNERAL SERVICE TIME HAS CHANGED TO 1:00PM, SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2013.** June Helenske, 90, died January 17, 2013 at Elim Care Center, Fargo, ND. She lived her life with strength, courage, grace, and a dash of humor. June touched many lives through her career in education and...

Paul A. Wurzer

Paul A. Wurzer

Jan 16, 2013

Paul Wurzer, 75, of Pelican Rapids, MN, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at his home on Pelican Lake with his wife Sheila by his side. Paul Andrew Wurzer was born on December 20, 1937 in Valley City, ND to Andrew and Mary (Sherman) Wurzer. He grew up on the family farm in Fingal, ND, and graduated from Tower...

Ronald A. Mickels

Ronald A. Mickels

Jan 16, 2013

Ronald (Ron) A. Mickels, age 91, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully at Sanford Palliative Care, surrounded by family on 1/16/2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Eleanor (Ellie). He leaves behind his children, Joy (Joel McDaniel), Ellen, Mark and Mary (Hissam Soufi), 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Ron, a WWII veteran, served in the...

Timothy A. Duncan

Timothy A. Duncan

Jan 14, 2013

Timothy Duncan, 54, of Fargo, ND died peacefully at his home on Monday, January 14, 2013. Timothy Alan Duncan was born February 20, 1958 to Dale and Janet (Coyne) Duncan in England. He is survived by his father, Dale, Omaha, NE; daughter, Amy (Gary) Elstein, Chicago, IL; son, Joe Duncan, Moorhead, MN; grandson, Ian Elstein; sister, Sammi Duncan, Omaha, NE....

Kendal C. Cummings

Kendal C. Cummings

Jan 14, 2013

Kendal Charles Cummings was born October 23, 1926 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to Floyd and Luella (Gilchrist) Cummings. He graduated from Fargo Central High School, served in the United States Army Air Corps, and attended college at NDAC, which is now NDSU. He completed his degree ahead of time and upon early graduation, he was directly recruited by G.E. for...

John E. Haggart

John E. Haggart

Jan 13, 2013

John E. Haggart of Fargo passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. John was born in Fargo, June 6, 1931 to George E. and Elizabeth (Bess) Haggart. He graduated high school from Shattuck Military Academy. He attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and graduated from NDSU. John proudly...

Donna E. Ludtke

Donna E. Ludtke

Jan 13, 2013

Donna Ludtke, 80, Enderlin, passed away January 13, 2013 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo ND. Donna Ellen Ludtke was born October 23, 1932, to Arthur and Dorothy Roney at Nome, North Dakota. She grew up in Leonard and graduated there. Donna held various jobs in her life, but found her last career the most rewarding as a nursing assistant. She worked...

Patricia Kennedy Hansen

Patricia Kennedy Hansen

Jan 11, 2013

Patricia Kennedy Hansen, 81, of Fargo, ND, died peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2013 at Bethany Retirement Living, Fargo. Patricia Jean Kennedy was born February 21, 1931 in Fargo, ND to William U. and Annie Blanche (Moore) Kennedy (both deceased). She attended Horace Mann grade school, Ben Franklin Junior High, and graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1948. During...

Evelyn J. Iken

Evelyn J. Iken

Jan 10, 2013

Evelyn J. Iken, 98, Fargo, ND, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Villa Maria in Fargo, ND. Evelyn was born June 23, 1914, to Jacob and Anna Jacobson, Kindred, ND. She was baptized and confirmed at Norman Lutheran Church in Kindred. Evelyn attended Richland County School, Moorhead High, and Dakota Business College. She married Fred H. Iken in 1931....

Makenzie Taylor Walkin

Makenzie Taylor Walkin

Jan 9, 2013

MaKenzie Taylor Walkin was born in Fargo, ND, on September 13, 1995. She was a junior at West Fargo High School. MaKenzie had a great passion for music – her favorite instrument was her clarinet, followed by piano/electronic keyboard and she was in the beginning stages of learning guitar. She was interested in becoming a music therapist. MaKenzie was in...

Jason H. Wallin

Jason H. Wallin

Jan 7, 2013

Jason Harold Wallin, Fargo, ND passed away January 7, 2013 at Essentia Health in Fargo. Jason was born December 27, 1979 to Hans and Laurie (Sorvaag) Wallin. Jason graduated from Northern Cass High School in Hunter, ND in 1999. He attended North Dakota State College of Science for welding. He was employed by Case New Holland in Fargo. Jason enjoyed...

Bonnie L. Ellingson

Bonnie L. Ellingson

Jan 7, 2013

Bonnie Lucille Ellingson, 82, passed away on January 7th 2013 at her daughter’s home in Fargo, with her family by her side. Bonnie bravely battled metastatic bladder cancer for the past year. Bonnie Ellingson was born May 10, 1930 in Hendrum, MN to Alvin and Nellie Qualley. She attended country school and graduated high school at Hendrum. Bonnie worked at...

Wallace S. Lewis

Wallace S. Lewis

Jan 6, 2013

Wallace Lewis, 93, of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Essentia Health, Fargo. Wallace S. Lewis was born on November 29, 1919 to David and Ida (Wright) Lewis in Fargo, ND. He attended school in Fargo. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1943. Wallace married Donna Halliday on September 16, 1945 in Fargo, ND. He and his...

Henry Kruse

Henry Kruse

Jan 6, 2013

Henry Kruse was born January 12, 1925, in Moorhead, MN to Christian Ferdinand Kruse and Maida Marguerita (Wolff) Kruse, both who emigrated here from Germany. He attended Fargo Public Schools through 8th grade. He later served in the 8th Army Air Corps B17 Bomber Group and the 44th Infantry Division, 63rd Combat Engineers, Battalion Company B in the European Theatre...

William W. Warner

William W. Warner

Jan 4, 2013

William W. Warner , 91, formerly Fargo, passed away Friday, January 4th, 2013 at the Frazee Care Center, Frazee, MN. William “Bill” was born September 18, 1921 in Fargo, ND. He was the son of R.D. and Gertrude Warner. Bill attended Shatuck school, and graduated from Central High School in Fargo. He then attended Dartmouth College. He was a pilot...

Lila A. Svobodny

Lila A. Svobodny

Jan 3, 2013

Lila died in her son’s home, surrounded by family on January 3, 2013 under the care of Hospice. Lila A. Svobodny was born March 13, 1920 in Parshall, North Dakota to Carl and Anna Tatley. She graduated Moorhead High School, Class of 1938. Lila was united in marriage to Frank Svobodny on February 3, 1941 in Moorhead. After living in...

Christopher J. Savageau

Christopher J. Savageau

Jan 2, 2013

Christopher J. Savageau, 27, of Fargo passed away on January 2, 2013. He was born August 10, 1985 at St. John’s Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. He was the son of Randy Savageau and Michelle (Bill) Waslaski, the brother of Matt (Amanda) Savageau and Nathan (Charlene) Waslaski, and the proud uncle of Carson and Cayden Savageau. Chris attended and graduated...

Helen J. Rosley

Helen J. Rosley

Dec 31, 2012

Helen J. Rosley, 91, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Sanford Health of Fargo. Helen Jorgine Rosley was born October 27, 1921 in Valley City, ND to Einar and Anna (Evenson) Rosley. She attended grade school and high school in Fargo, graduating from Central High School in 1941. Helen worked in Washington DC during...

Peter A. Dargan

Peter A. Dargan

Dec 30, 2012

Peter Dargan, 60, of Fargo, ND, died of cancer on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at his home. Peter A. Dargan was born May 12, 1952 to Arthur and Lucille (Meyer) Dargan. He was a bricklayer for several years before moving to Phoenix, AZ to attend school at DeVry Institute of Technology. He graduated with honors from DeVry in 1985. Peter...

Marjorie E. Lemier (Koivisto)

Marjorie E. Lemier (Koivisto)

Jan 17, 2013

Marjorie LeMier, 82, of Fargo, ND, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 surrounded by her family at Sanford Health, Fargo. Marjorie Eleanor was born March 3, 1930 in Duluth, MN to Lauri and Tynne Koivisto. She went to Lowell Elementary Grade School and graduated from Central High School - Duluth. She met and married Paul LeMier in Duluth on August...

June E. Helenske

June E. Helenske

Jan 17, 2013

"Who dares to teach must never cease to learn" **PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FUNERAL SERVICE TIME HAS CHANGED TO 1:00PM, SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2013.** June Helenske, 90, died January 17, 2013 at Elim Care Center, Fargo, ND. She lived her life with strength, courage, grace, and a dash of humor. June touched many lives through her career in education and...

Paul A. Wurzer

Paul A. Wurzer

Jan 16, 2013

Paul Wurzer, 75, of Pelican Rapids, MN, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at his home on Pelican Lake with his wife Sheila by his side. Paul Andrew Wurzer was born on December 20, 1937 in Valley City, ND to Andrew and Mary (Sherman) Wurzer. He grew up on the family farm in Fingal, ND, and graduated from Tower...

Ronald A. Mickels

Ronald A. Mickels

Jan 16, 2013

Ronald (Ron) A. Mickels, age 91, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully at Sanford Palliative Care, surrounded by family on 1/16/2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Eleanor (Ellie). He leaves behind his children, Joy (Joel McDaniel), Ellen, Mark and Mary (Hissam Soufi), 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Ron, a WWII veteran, served in the...

Timothy A. Duncan

Timothy A. Duncan

Jan 14, 2013

Timothy Duncan, 54, of Fargo, ND died peacefully at his home on Monday, January 14, 2013. Timothy Alan Duncan was born February 20, 1958 to Dale and Janet (Coyne) Duncan in England. He is survived by his father, Dale, Omaha, NE; daughter, Amy (Gary) Elstein, Chicago, IL; son, Joe Duncan, Moorhead, MN; grandson, Ian Elstein; sister, Sammi Duncan, Omaha, NE....

Kendal C. Cummings

Kendal C. Cummings

Jan 14, 2013

Kendal Charles Cummings was born October 23, 1926 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to Floyd and Luella (Gilchrist) Cummings. He graduated from Fargo Central High School, served in the United States Army Air Corps, and attended college at NDAC, which is now NDSU. He completed his degree ahead of time and upon early graduation, he was directly recruited by G.E. for...

John E. Haggart

John E. Haggart

Jan 13, 2013

John E. Haggart of Fargo passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. John was born in Fargo, June 6, 1931 to George E. and Elizabeth (Bess) Haggart. He graduated high school from Shattuck Military Academy. He attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and graduated from NDSU. John proudly...

Donna E. Ludtke

Donna E. Ludtke

Jan 13, 2013

Donna Ludtke, 80, Enderlin, passed away January 13, 2013 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo ND. Donna Ellen Ludtke was born October 23, 1932, to Arthur and Dorothy Roney at Nome, North Dakota. She grew up in Leonard and graduated there. Donna held various jobs in her life, but found her last career the most rewarding as a nursing assistant. She worked...

Patricia Kennedy Hansen

Patricia Kennedy Hansen

Jan 11, 2013

Patricia Kennedy Hansen, 81, of Fargo, ND, died peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2013 at Bethany Retirement Living, Fargo. Patricia Jean Kennedy was born February 21, 1931 in Fargo, ND to William U. and Annie Blanche (Moore) Kennedy (both deceased). She attended Horace Mann grade school, Ben Franklin Junior High, and graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1948. During...

Evelyn J. Iken

Evelyn J. Iken

Jan 10, 2013

Evelyn J. Iken, 98, Fargo, ND, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Villa Maria in Fargo, ND. Evelyn was born June 23, 1914, to Jacob and Anna Jacobson, Kindred, ND. She was baptized and confirmed at Norman Lutheran Church in Kindred. Evelyn attended Richland County School, Moorhead High, and Dakota Business College. She married Fred H. Iken in 1931....

Makenzie Taylor Walkin

Makenzie Taylor Walkin

Jan 9, 2013

MaKenzie Taylor Walkin was born in Fargo, ND, on September 13, 1995. She was a junior at West Fargo High School. MaKenzie had a great passion for music – her favorite instrument was her clarinet, followed by piano/electronic keyboard and she was in the beginning stages of learning guitar. She was interested in becoming a music therapist. MaKenzie was in...

Jason H. Wallin

Jason H. Wallin

Jan 7, 2013

Jason Harold Wallin, Fargo, ND passed away January 7, 2013 at Essentia Health in Fargo. Jason was born December 27, 1979 to Hans and Laurie (Sorvaag) Wallin. Jason graduated from Northern Cass High School in Hunter, ND in 1999. He attended North Dakota State College of Science for welding. He was employed by Case New Holland in Fargo. Jason enjoyed...

Bonnie L. Ellingson

Bonnie L. Ellingson

Jan 7, 2013

Bonnie Lucille Ellingson, 82, passed away on January 7th 2013 at her daughter’s home in Fargo, with her family by her side. Bonnie bravely battled metastatic bladder cancer for the past year. Bonnie Ellingson was born May 10, 1930 in Hendrum, MN to Alvin and Nellie Qualley. She attended country school and graduated high school at Hendrum. Bonnie worked at...

Wallace S. Lewis

Wallace S. Lewis

Jan 6, 2013

Wallace Lewis, 93, of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Essentia Health, Fargo. Wallace S. Lewis was born on November 29, 1919 to David and Ida (Wright) Lewis in Fargo, ND. He attended school in Fargo. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1943. Wallace married Donna Halliday on September 16, 1945 in Fargo, ND. He and his...

Henry Kruse

Henry Kruse

Jan 6, 2013

Henry Kruse was born January 12, 1925, in Moorhead, MN to Christian Ferdinand Kruse and Maida Marguerita (Wolff) Kruse, both who emigrated here from Germany. He attended Fargo Public Schools through 8th grade. He later served in the 8th Army Air Corps B17 Bomber Group and the 44th Infantry Division, 63rd Combat Engineers, Battalion Company B in the European Theatre...

William W. Warner

William W. Warner

Jan 4, 2013

William W. Warner , 91, formerly Fargo, passed away Friday, January 4th, 2013 at the Frazee Care Center, Frazee, MN. William “Bill” was born September 18, 1921 in Fargo, ND. He was the son of R.D. and Gertrude Warner. Bill attended Shatuck school, and graduated from Central High School in Fargo. He then attended Dartmouth College. He was a pilot...

Lila A. Svobodny

Lila A. Svobodny

Jan 3, 2013

Lila died in her son’s home, surrounded by family on January 3, 2013 under the care of Hospice. Lila A. Svobodny was born March 13, 1920 in Parshall, North Dakota to Carl and Anna Tatley. She graduated Moorhead High School, Class of 1938. Lila was united in marriage to Frank Svobodny on February 3, 1941 in Moorhead. After living in...

Christopher J. Savageau

Christopher J. Savageau

Jan 2, 2013

Christopher J. Savageau, 27, of Fargo passed away on January 2, 2013. He was born August 10, 1985 at St. John’s Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. He was the son of Randy Savageau and Michelle (Bill) Waslaski, the brother of Matt (Amanda) Savageau and Nathan (Charlene) Waslaski, and the proud uncle of Carson and Cayden Savageau. Chris attended and graduated...

Helen J. Rosley

Helen J. Rosley

Dec 31, 2012

Helen J. Rosley, 91, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Sanford Health of Fargo. Helen Jorgine Rosley was born October 27, 1921 in Valley City, ND to Einar and Anna (Evenson) Rosley. She attended grade school and high school in Fargo, graduating from Central High School in 1941. Helen worked in Washington DC during...

Peter A. Dargan

Peter A. Dargan

Dec 30, 2012

Peter Dargan, 60, of Fargo, ND, died of cancer on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at his home. Peter A. Dargan was born May 12, 1952 to Arthur and Lucille (Meyer) Dargan. He was a bricklayer for several years before moving to Phoenix, AZ to attend school at DeVry Institute of Technology. He graduated with honors from DeVry in 1985. Peter...

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