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Hilde Sandstrom

Hilde Sandstrom

Dec 7, 2012

Longtime Fargo election inspector Hilde Sandstrom, 91, died December 7, 2012, at Bethany Nursing Home in Fargo. Hilda (Hilde) Geneva Williams was born July 5, 1921, on the family farm near Fisher, Minn., to Peter Williams and Sella G. (Dahl) Williams. Through 8th grade she attended a one-room country school. She attended Fisher High School—traveling to school in the winter...

Jerry L. Stoldorf

Jerry L. Stoldorf

Dec 6, 2012

Jerry Lee Stoldorf, 72, of Fargo, ND, died Thursday, December 6, 2012 at his home.

Terry Staiger

Terry Staiger

Nov 30, 2012

On Friday, November 30, 2012, Terry Staiger passed away in the Palliative Care unit in Sanford Hospital of Fargo, North Dakota. He was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer in January, 2012 and from then on, began a journey that was way too short for all the “sights” he wanted to see along the way. Terry was born July 1,...

Glenio R. Trindade

Glenio R. Trindade

Nov 29, 2012

Glenio Rangel Trindade, 54, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, following a long battle with ALS and kidney stones. Glenio was born on April 23rd, 1958 in Belo Horizonte, Brasil to Maria (Rangel) and Osmar Trindade. He was preceded in death by his mother Maria Trindade in 1995 and father-in-law Randall Fritz in 1999. Glenio graduated from Padre...

Eileen A. Van Dame

Eileen A. Van Dame

Nov 27, 2012

Eileen Van Dame, 97, Fargo died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Bethany University Nursing Home, Fargo where she has lived since September of 2010. Eileen was born July 31, 1915 at Baker, MT to Prentice and Olga (Evers) Correll residing in Montana, Beach, ND and the rural Fargo area. She married Ralph Van Dame on December 3, 1932 in Moorhead,...

Barbara A. Hottman

Barbara A. Hottman

Nov 27, 2012

Barbara Hottman, 62, Wahpeton, ND, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at St. Francis Health Center, Breckenridge, MN. A full obituary will be posted at a later time.

Pearl T. Alm

Pearl T. Alm

Nov 24, 2012

Pearl T. Alm, 89, was born on June 26, 1923. She passed away on November 24, 2012 at Bethany Homes, Fargo, ND. Pearl is the daughter of Hjalmer and Hilda (Anderson) Wateland. She was born on the farm in Colfax, ND, and attended school in Davenport, ND. Pearl had 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Pearl married Ralph E. Alm on...

Eleanor R. Bjelkevig

Eleanor R. Bjelkevig

Nov 23, 2012

Eleanor Ruth (Haugen) Bjelkevig went home to be with the Lord, Friday November 23, 2012 in Fargo, North Dakota. Eleanor was born February 22, 1932 in Williston, North Dakota to Oscar J. and Johanna Haugen. She was born and raised in Williston and graduated from Williston High School with the class of 1950. She later went on to graduate with...

Åse E. Hordvik

Åse E. Hordvik

Nov 22, 2012

Åse “Aase” Hordvik, 80, of Fargo, died Thursday, November 22, 2012 surrounded by family, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Åse Eline Pedersen was born in Bergen, Norway, October 12, 1932, daughter of Sigurd and Signy (Johannesen) Pedersen. She immigrated to the United States with her husband and son in 1960. She was a dear wife,...

Kathy L. Lomsdal

Kathy L. Lomsdal

Nov 19, 2012

Kathy Lomsdal, 59, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully Monday, November 19, 2012, at her home, under the care of her loving husband, Ron, and daughter, Nicole. Kathy Lynn Asleson was born January 28, 1953 to Harris and Inez (Hanson) Asleson in Fargo, ND. She was raised and attended school in Ulen and graduated from Ulen-Hitterdal in 1971. Kathy married...

Ronald J. Jones

Ronald J. Jones

Nov 18, 2012

Ronald Jay Jones was born May 23, 1949, in Fargo, ND, to Willard and Donna Jones. Ron graduated from Grandin High School in 1967. Ron enjoyed farming, road construction, trucking, fishing, reading westerns, and hunting. On November 18, 2012, Ron died peacefully in his home surrounded by friends and family. Ron is survived by his four children James (Maria) Jones,...

Bernice E. Torkelson

Bernice E. Torkelson

Nov 12, 2012

Bernice E. Torkelson, 73, of Fargo, died Monday, November 12, 2012 at Bethany Homes on 42nd in Fargo, North Dakota. Bernice Eleanora Finger was born December 13, 1938, to Paul and Elenora (Ussastis) Finger, in Lucca, ND. She grew up on a farm and graduated from Enderlin High School. While growing up, she was a nine year member of the...

Marjory L. Hildebrandt

Marjory L. Hildebrandt

Nov 10, 2012

Marjory Hildebrandt, 76, of Fargo, ND, died Saturday, November 10, 2012, at Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo. Marjory Opdahl was born in Lisbon, ND, to Elmer and Martha (Rebelski) Opdahl. She married Norbert Hildebrandt on October 29, 1955 in Northwood, IA. Marjory lived in St. Paul and Cottage Grove, MN, for 43 years and moved back to Fargo several years...

Peggy Zitzow

Peggy Zitzow

Nov 9, 2012

Heaven gained another angel on Friday, November 9th 2012. Peggy Lurae (Short) Zitzow passed into eternal life, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion. Peggy was born May 1st, 1950 to Roger Short and Genevieve (Lura) Short. She was the second of three brothers and five sisters. She was the family matriarch and nurturer. She graduated from Pelican Rapids...

Jeannie M. Rinck

Jeannie M. Rinck

Nov 9, 2012

Jeannie Marie Rinck Ohnstad, 54, of Fargo, ND, passed away at her home on Friday, November 9, 2012. She was born in Chicago, IL, December 22, 1957. She was married to Steven Ohnstad of Fargo, ND. She is survived by her siblings Mary Ellyn Rinck, Gus Rinck, Henry Rinck (Cathy Rinck), and Dan Rinck (Cheryl Brown Rinck); children, Tom Finley,...

Rhonda L. Eidenshink

Rhonda L. Eidenshink

Nov 6, 2012

Rhonda Lynne Eidenshink, 47, of West Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at her home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley after a two year, one month and one week battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Rhonda Lynne was born April 24, 1965. After living in San Diego, CA for 10 years, they moved back...

Marion Powers

Marion Powers

Nov 5, 2012

On the morning of November Fifth 2012, Marion Powers took her ultimate journey. That morning, she stepped out into Eternity. She didn’t go on that journey alone, for The Living GOD was there holding her hand and guiding her home. Though Marion’s path was often difficult, she stayed the course. She fought a good fight all the way to the...

Robert J. Lewis Sr.

Robert J. Lewis Sr.

Nov 4, 2012

Robert James Lewis, Sr., 88, of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, November 4, 2012, at Sanford Palliative Care Center in Fargo. He was surrounded by those who loved him and all those who were there in spirit. Bob was born March 25, 1924, in Faith, SD, to William M. and Elizabeth (Matter) Lewis. He was raised by his mother and aunt...

Betty Grieson

Betty Grieson

Nov 3, 2012

Betty Ione Grieson was born October 15, 1926 in West Fargo, to William and Bertha Grieson. She attended area schools. Betty enjoyed working at JC Penney’s and Integrity Windows. She especially loved kids, Diet Coke, crossword puzzles, spending time with her friends, fishing, and attending activities provided by CCRI. Betty is survived by her brother Richard (Ethel) Grieson of Fargo,...

Darold Rath

Darold Rath

Nov 3, 2012

Darold Duane Rath, 70, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, surrounded by his family. Darold lived with Stage IV kidney cancer for nearly eight years after being diagnosed in December of 2004. Darold was born on January 13, 1942, in Pettibone, ND, to William and Marie (Schwindt)...

Hilde Sandstrom

Hilde Sandstrom

Dec 7, 2012

Longtime Fargo election inspector Hilde Sandstrom, 91, died December 7, 2012, at Bethany Nursing Home in Fargo. Hilda (Hilde) Geneva Williams was born July 5, 1921, on the family farm near Fisher, Minn., to Peter Williams and Sella G. (Dahl) Williams. Through 8th grade she attended a one-room country school. She attended Fisher High School—traveling to school in the winter...

Jerry L. Stoldorf

Jerry L. Stoldorf

Dec 6, 2012

Jerry Lee Stoldorf, 72, of Fargo, ND, died Thursday, December 6, 2012 at his home.

Terry Staiger

Terry Staiger

Nov 30, 2012

On Friday, November 30, 2012, Terry Staiger passed away in the Palliative Care unit in Sanford Hospital of Fargo, North Dakota. He was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer in January, 2012 and from then on, began a journey that was way too short for all the “sights” he wanted to see along the way. Terry was born July 1,...

Glenio R. Trindade

Glenio R. Trindade

Nov 29, 2012

Glenio Rangel Trindade, 54, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, following a long battle with ALS and kidney stones. Glenio was born on April 23rd, 1958 in Belo Horizonte, Brasil to Maria (Rangel) and Osmar Trindade. He was preceded in death by his mother Maria Trindade in 1995 and father-in-law Randall Fritz in 1999. Glenio graduated from Padre...

Eileen A. Van Dame

Eileen A. Van Dame

Nov 27, 2012

Eileen Van Dame, 97, Fargo died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Bethany University Nursing Home, Fargo where she has lived since September of 2010. Eileen was born July 31, 1915 at Baker, MT to Prentice and Olga (Evers) Correll residing in Montana, Beach, ND and the rural Fargo area. She married Ralph Van Dame on December 3, 1932 in Moorhead,...

Barbara A. Hottman

Barbara A. Hottman

Nov 27, 2012

Barbara Hottman, 62, Wahpeton, ND, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at St. Francis Health Center, Breckenridge, MN. A full obituary will be posted at a later time.

Pearl T. Alm

Pearl T. Alm

Nov 24, 2012

Pearl T. Alm, 89, was born on June 26, 1923. She passed away on November 24, 2012 at Bethany Homes, Fargo, ND. Pearl is the daughter of Hjalmer and Hilda (Anderson) Wateland. She was born on the farm in Colfax, ND, and attended school in Davenport, ND. Pearl had 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Pearl married Ralph E. Alm on...

Eleanor R. Bjelkevig

Eleanor R. Bjelkevig

Nov 23, 2012

Eleanor Ruth (Haugen) Bjelkevig went home to be with the Lord, Friday November 23, 2012 in Fargo, North Dakota. Eleanor was born February 22, 1932 in Williston, North Dakota to Oscar J. and Johanna Haugen. She was born and raised in Williston and graduated from Williston High School with the class of 1950. She later went on to graduate with...

Åse E. Hordvik

Åse E. Hordvik

Nov 22, 2012

Åse “Aase” Hordvik, 80, of Fargo, died Thursday, November 22, 2012 surrounded by family, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Åse Eline Pedersen was born in Bergen, Norway, October 12, 1932, daughter of Sigurd and Signy (Johannesen) Pedersen. She immigrated to the United States with her husband and son in 1960. She was a dear wife,...

Kathy L. Lomsdal

Kathy L. Lomsdal

Nov 19, 2012

Kathy Lomsdal, 59, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully Monday, November 19, 2012, at her home, under the care of her loving husband, Ron, and daughter, Nicole. Kathy Lynn Asleson was born January 28, 1953 to Harris and Inez (Hanson) Asleson in Fargo, ND. She was raised and attended school in Ulen and graduated from Ulen-Hitterdal in 1971. Kathy married...

Ronald J. Jones

Ronald J. Jones

Nov 18, 2012

Ronald Jay Jones was born May 23, 1949, in Fargo, ND, to Willard and Donna Jones. Ron graduated from Grandin High School in 1967. Ron enjoyed farming, road construction, trucking, fishing, reading westerns, and hunting. On November 18, 2012, Ron died peacefully in his home surrounded by friends and family. Ron is survived by his four children James (Maria) Jones,...

Bernice E. Torkelson

Bernice E. Torkelson

Nov 12, 2012

Bernice E. Torkelson, 73, of Fargo, died Monday, November 12, 2012 at Bethany Homes on 42nd in Fargo, North Dakota. Bernice Eleanora Finger was born December 13, 1938, to Paul and Elenora (Ussastis) Finger, in Lucca, ND. She grew up on a farm and graduated from Enderlin High School. While growing up, she was a nine year member of the...

Marjory L. Hildebrandt

Marjory L. Hildebrandt

Nov 10, 2012

Marjory Hildebrandt, 76, of Fargo, ND, died Saturday, November 10, 2012, at Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo. Marjory Opdahl was born in Lisbon, ND, to Elmer and Martha (Rebelski) Opdahl. She married Norbert Hildebrandt on October 29, 1955 in Northwood, IA. Marjory lived in St. Paul and Cottage Grove, MN, for 43 years and moved back to Fargo several years...

Peggy Zitzow

Peggy Zitzow

Nov 9, 2012

Heaven gained another angel on Friday, November 9th 2012. Peggy Lurae (Short) Zitzow passed into eternal life, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion. Peggy was born May 1st, 1950 to Roger Short and Genevieve (Lura) Short. She was the second of three brothers and five sisters. She was the family matriarch and nurturer. She graduated from Pelican Rapids...

Jeannie M. Rinck

Jeannie M. Rinck

Nov 9, 2012

Jeannie Marie Rinck Ohnstad, 54, of Fargo, ND, passed away at her home on Friday, November 9, 2012. She was born in Chicago, IL, December 22, 1957. She was married to Steven Ohnstad of Fargo, ND. She is survived by her siblings Mary Ellyn Rinck, Gus Rinck, Henry Rinck (Cathy Rinck), and Dan Rinck (Cheryl Brown Rinck); children, Tom Finley,...

Rhonda L. Eidenshink

Rhonda L. Eidenshink

Nov 6, 2012

Rhonda Lynne Eidenshink, 47, of West Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at her home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley after a two year, one month and one week battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Rhonda Lynne was born April 24, 1965. After living in San Diego, CA for 10 years, they moved back...

Marion Powers

Marion Powers

Nov 5, 2012

On the morning of November Fifth 2012, Marion Powers took her ultimate journey. That morning, she stepped out into Eternity. She didn’t go on that journey alone, for The Living GOD was there holding her hand and guiding her home. Though Marion’s path was often difficult, she stayed the course. She fought a good fight all the way to the...

Robert J. Lewis Sr.

Robert J. Lewis Sr.

Nov 4, 2012

Robert James Lewis, Sr., 88, of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, November 4, 2012, at Sanford Palliative Care Center in Fargo. He was surrounded by those who loved him and all those who were there in spirit. Bob was born March 25, 1924, in Faith, SD, to William M. and Elizabeth (Matter) Lewis. He was raised by his mother and aunt...

Betty Grieson

Betty Grieson

Nov 3, 2012

Betty Ione Grieson was born October 15, 1926 in West Fargo, to William and Bertha Grieson. She attended area schools. Betty enjoyed working at JC Penney’s and Integrity Windows. She especially loved kids, Diet Coke, crossword puzzles, spending time with her friends, fishing, and attending activities provided by CCRI. Betty is survived by her brother Richard (Ethel) Grieson of Fargo,...

Darold Rath

Darold Rath

Nov 3, 2012

Darold Duane Rath, 70, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, surrounded by his family. Darold lived with Stage IV kidney cancer for nearly eight years after being diagnosed in December of 2004. Darold was born on January 13, 1942, in Pettibone, ND, to William and Marie (Schwindt)...

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