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Alfred Thiem

Alfred Thiem

Aug 26, 2010

Alfred E. Thiem, beloved husband, father, grandfather and Pastor. With great sorrow but with joy in the certain hope of the resurrection and eternal life in Christ Jesus, the family of Rev. Alfred Thiem announces his death on August 26, 2010. Alfred Thiem was born in Kendallville, Indiana on June 23, 1925. He was the oldest living child of Emil...

Laverne Nystul

Laverne Nystul

Aug 26, 2010

Laverne E. Nystul, 88 of Fargo, died, Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Sanford Palliative Care Unit, Fargo, ND. Laverne was born August 4, 1922 to John and Eunice (Zimbelman) Ulmer in Fullerton, ND. She attended school in Fullerton and Business School in Fargo. Laverne worked for the St. Paul Companies for 36 years. She then worked as an Administrative Secretary...

Hjerdis Watson

Hjerdis Watson

Aug 25, 2010

Hjerdis Watson, 91, died peacefully at Sanford Palliative Care Unit, Fargo ND, August 25, 2010. Hjerdis Evelyn Molvig was born May 6, 1919, to Jens and Clara (Saevig) Molvig in Buxton, ND. She graduated from Buxton High School in 1937 and St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in 1941. She served in the US Navy as a surgical nurse during...

Brenda Boyle

Brenda Boyle

Aug 25, 2010

Brenda Boyle, 48 of Casselton, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at her home in Casselton, ND. Brenda Lee Sampers Boyle Bertsch was born on July 27, 1962 to Robert Joseph and Pamella Ann (Wilson) Sampers in Storm Lake, Iowa. She joined her daughter in heaven on August 25, 2010 in Casselton, North Dakota. Brenda lived most of her life in...

Charles Moilanen

Charles Moilanen

Aug 23, 2010

Charles “Chuck” Moilanen, 79, of Fargo, ND, died Monday, August 23, 2010, at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Charles William Moilanen was born March 3, 1931, to Frank and Jennie (Huotari) Moilanen in Brocket, ND. He attended country school and graduated from Brocket High School. He then attended NDAC, after which he joined...

Margie Jasch

Margie Jasch

Aug 22, 2010

Margie Jasch, 87 of Fargo, died, Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Sheyenne Crossing Care Center, West Fargo, ND. Margie Adele Elizabeth was born October 1, 1922 to Melvin and Alma (Fjelstad) Stenberg in Horace, ND. She graduated from high school in Kindred, ND. After which, she went to Interstate Business College. She worked for the Internal Revenue Service for 20...

Frieda Lundquist

Frieda Lundquist

Aug 21, 2010

Frieda Emilia Lundquist of Fargo died Saturday August 21, 2010 at Bethany Retirement Living on University Drive South. Frieda was born November 1, 1916 to Germans from Russia immigrants Albert and Katharina (Martin) Unterseher on their homestead farm north of Killdeer, North Dakota. She attended a rural elementary school near their farm. She was confirmed at the Friedens (Peace) Lutheran...

Keziah Civilla

Keziah Civilla

Aug 20, 2010

Keziah Civilla Obituary Keziah (Kay) Nyborg Civilla, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister passed away on Thursday, August 20th at Bethany Homes, Fargo after a battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 87. Kay was born on January 8, 1923 in Kindred, ND, the daughter of Carrie Otelia Tryhus and Andrew Lars Nyborg. She attended school in Kindred and married...

Bertha Schulte

Bertha Schulte

Aug 13, 2010

Bertha “Birdie” Schulte, 93, Williston, ND, formerly of Moorhead, MN, died at the Tioga Long term Care Facility Friday, August 13, 2010. Birdie was born March 22, 1917, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Huseby) Grove, Maynard, MN, where she was raised and educated. As a young woman, she worked as a beautician in Glenwood, MN. July 21, 1940, she...

Beryl Gilbertson

Beryl Gilbertson

Aug 12, 2010

On August 12, 2010 our wife, mother and grandmother, Beryl Joanne (Tweten) Gilbertson passed away peacefully in her sleep. After many years of illness she is at rest with her best friend our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Beryl was born March 27, 1936 in Grand Forks ND. She was the 7th child born to Sidney and Olga Tweten. Beryl...

Donna Johansen

Donna Johansen

Aug 12, 2010

Donna Johansen, 82, of Centralia, WA, formerly of Fargo, died Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Providence Centralia Hospital, Centralia, Washington. Donna Mootz was born November 19, 1927 to John and Burnette Mootz in Bemidji, MN. The family eventually settled in Michigan, ND, where she graduated from high school. She married Robert Johansen on January 17, 1948. They lived in Fargo,...

Fern Masseth

Fern Masseth

Aug 3, 2010

Fern Marlys Masseth was born on March 11, 1930 at Stirum, Sargent County, North Dakota on the farmstead of her parents, Charles Matthew and Sarah Louise (Nelson) Kappes. While living on the family farm, she enjoyed riding horses and spent many afternoons in the fields reading. As a teenager she moved to Oakes, North Dakota where she completed her education...

Riem Ngo

Riem Ngo

Aug 2, 2010

Ngo Duc Riem passed away at Sanford Health Palliative Care on Monday, August 2, 2010. Riem was born in 1955 to Ngo Duc Phu and Dang Thi Tan. He has resided in Fargo and West Fargo, ND since 1975. He was employed by Steen and Berg Auto Body Shop for 33 years. Riem always considered them as his second family....

Marily Geron

Marily Geron

Aug 2, 2010

Marily Geron, 81, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Pelican Rapids, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 2, 2010. Marilyn Janice Poppie was born on November 3, 1928, in Grafton, ND, the daughter of Bill and Myrtle (Sjulli) Poppie. She graduated high school from Hope, ND, and attended Rush Presbyterian School of Nursing in Chicago. Marily’s hero was Florence Nightingale who was...

Norvald Skonseng

Norvald Skonseng

Aug 1, 2010

Norvald J. Skonseng, 80 of Fargo, died Sunday, August 1, 2010, in Fargo under the care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Norvald John Skonseng was born October 25, 1929, at Fort Ranson, North Dakota, son of Axel and Agnes (Olson) Skonseng. He graduated from Fort Ransom High School. Norvald joined the Army National Guard June...

James Brenan

James Brenan

Jul 29, 2010

James Vernon “Jim” Brenan was born October 22, 1927, to parents Norman and Opal Brenan in Burbank, California. The family moved to Pipestone, Minnesota, where Jim graduated from Pipestone High School in 1945. He entered the Unites States Navy and served in the Submarine Service. He met and married his wife Francine C. Jette in 1946. Francine joined Jim’s mother...

Jane Laliberté Butler

Jane Laliberté Butler

Jul 28, 2010

Jane LaLiberté Butler died after a long illness on July 28, 2010, in Fargo, North Dakota. She was born on June 9, 1950 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Jane was a public school teacher, avid flower gardener and was especially interested in the preservation of historic homes and buildings. She spent many years restoring her 96-year-old home on South Terrace in Fargo....

Kristopher Close

Kristopher Close

Jul 27, 2010

Kristopher Close, 31, of Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Innovis Health. Kristopher is survived by his daughter, Savannah Close, Minneapolis, MN; his mother, Kathy Shanku, Moorhead, MN; his father, Kim Close, Devils Lake, ND; step-father, John Shanku, Halstad, MN; sister, Paige Shanku, Moorhead, MN; niece, Kaydence Shanku, Moorhead, MN; sister, Kera Hagen; brother-in-law, Paul Hagen; nephew, Schad...

Abner Selvig

Abner Selvig

Jul 25, 2010

Abner Selvig, 93, of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, July 25, 2010, at Waterford in Fargo. Abner Oswald Selvig was born in Fargo, North Dakota, attended Fargo Public Schools and graduated from Fargo Central High School. He graduated from NDSU in 1940, served in World War II with the Red Cross as a field director in military welfare and the US...

Stephen Ludwick

Stephen Ludwick

Jul 24, 2010

Stephen "Steve" Wilson Ludwick, 67, of Fargo died Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Sanford Health (formerly MeritCare) due to complications stemming from a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Stephen Wilson Ludwick was born on August 3, 1942 to Homer and Mary (McManus) Ludwick in Albert Lea, Minnesota. In 1943 he moved with his parents to Duluth, Minnesota where...

Alfred Thiem

Alfred Thiem

Aug 26, 2010

Alfred E. Thiem, beloved husband, father, grandfather and Pastor. With great sorrow but with joy in the certain hope of the resurrection and eternal life in Christ Jesus, the family of Rev. Alfred Thiem announces his death on August 26, 2010. Alfred Thiem was born in Kendallville, Indiana on June 23, 1925. He was the oldest living child of Emil...

Laverne Nystul

Laverne Nystul

Aug 26, 2010

Laverne E. Nystul, 88 of Fargo, died, Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Sanford Palliative Care Unit, Fargo, ND. Laverne was born August 4, 1922 to John and Eunice (Zimbelman) Ulmer in Fullerton, ND. She attended school in Fullerton and Business School in Fargo. Laverne worked for the St. Paul Companies for 36 years. She then worked as an Administrative Secretary...

Hjerdis Watson

Hjerdis Watson

Aug 25, 2010

Hjerdis Watson, 91, died peacefully at Sanford Palliative Care Unit, Fargo ND, August 25, 2010. Hjerdis Evelyn Molvig was born May 6, 1919, to Jens and Clara (Saevig) Molvig in Buxton, ND. She graduated from Buxton High School in 1937 and St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in 1941. She served in the US Navy as a surgical nurse during...

Brenda Boyle

Brenda Boyle

Aug 25, 2010

Brenda Boyle, 48 of Casselton, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at her home in Casselton, ND. Brenda Lee Sampers Boyle Bertsch was born on July 27, 1962 to Robert Joseph and Pamella Ann (Wilson) Sampers in Storm Lake, Iowa. She joined her daughter in heaven on August 25, 2010 in Casselton, North Dakota. Brenda lived most of her life in...

Charles Moilanen

Charles Moilanen

Aug 23, 2010

Charles “Chuck” Moilanen, 79, of Fargo, ND, died Monday, August 23, 2010, at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Charles William Moilanen was born March 3, 1931, to Frank and Jennie (Huotari) Moilanen in Brocket, ND. He attended country school and graduated from Brocket High School. He then attended NDAC, after which he joined...

Margie Jasch

Margie Jasch

Aug 22, 2010

Margie Jasch, 87 of Fargo, died, Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Sheyenne Crossing Care Center, West Fargo, ND. Margie Adele Elizabeth was born October 1, 1922 to Melvin and Alma (Fjelstad) Stenberg in Horace, ND. She graduated from high school in Kindred, ND. After which, she went to Interstate Business College. She worked for the Internal Revenue Service for 20...

Frieda Lundquist

Frieda Lundquist

Aug 21, 2010

Frieda Emilia Lundquist of Fargo died Saturday August 21, 2010 at Bethany Retirement Living on University Drive South. Frieda was born November 1, 1916 to Germans from Russia immigrants Albert and Katharina (Martin) Unterseher on their homestead farm north of Killdeer, North Dakota. She attended a rural elementary school near their farm. She was confirmed at the Friedens (Peace) Lutheran...

Keziah Civilla

Keziah Civilla

Aug 20, 2010

Keziah Civilla Obituary Keziah (Kay) Nyborg Civilla, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister passed away on Thursday, August 20th at Bethany Homes, Fargo after a battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 87. Kay was born on January 8, 1923 in Kindred, ND, the daughter of Carrie Otelia Tryhus and Andrew Lars Nyborg. She attended school in Kindred and married...

Bertha Schulte

Bertha Schulte

Aug 13, 2010

Bertha “Birdie” Schulte, 93, Williston, ND, formerly of Moorhead, MN, died at the Tioga Long term Care Facility Friday, August 13, 2010. Birdie was born March 22, 1917, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Huseby) Grove, Maynard, MN, where she was raised and educated. As a young woman, she worked as a beautician in Glenwood, MN. July 21, 1940, she...

Beryl Gilbertson

Beryl Gilbertson

Aug 12, 2010

On August 12, 2010 our wife, mother and grandmother, Beryl Joanne (Tweten) Gilbertson passed away peacefully in her sleep. After many years of illness she is at rest with her best friend our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Beryl was born March 27, 1936 in Grand Forks ND. She was the 7th child born to Sidney and Olga Tweten. Beryl...

Donna Johansen

Donna Johansen

Aug 12, 2010

Donna Johansen, 82, of Centralia, WA, formerly of Fargo, died Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Providence Centralia Hospital, Centralia, Washington. Donna Mootz was born November 19, 1927 to John and Burnette Mootz in Bemidji, MN. The family eventually settled in Michigan, ND, where she graduated from high school. She married Robert Johansen on January 17, 1948. They lived in Fargo,...

Fern Masseth

Fern Masseth

Aug 3, 2010

Fern Marlys Masseth was born on March 11, 1930 at Stirum, Sargent County, North Dakota on the farmstead of her parents, Charles Matthew and Sarah Louise (Nelson) Kappes. While living on the family farm, she enjoyed riding horses and spent many afternoons in the fields reading. As a teenager she moved to Oakes, North Dakota where she completed her education...

Riem Ngo

Riem Ngo

Aug 2, 2010

Ngo Duc Riem passed away at Sanford Health Palliative Care on Monday, August 2, 2010. Riem was born in 1955 to Ngo Duc Phu and Dang Thi Tan. He has resided in Fargo and West Fargo, ND since 1975. He was employed by Steen and Berg Auto Body Shop for 33 years. Riem always considered them as his second family....

Marily Geron

Marily Geron

Aug 2, 2010

Marily Geron, 81, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Pelican Rapids, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 2, 2010. Marilyn Janice Poppie was born on November 3, 1928, in Grafton, ND, the daughter of Bill and Myrtle (Sjulli) Poppie. She graduated high school from Hope, ND, and attended Rush Presbyterian School of Nursing in Chicago. Marily’s hero was Florence Nightingale who was...

Norvald Skonseng

Norvald Skonseng

Aug 1, 2010

Norvald J. Skonseng, 80 of Fargo, died Sunday, August 1, 2010, in Fargo under the care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Norvald John Skonseng was born October 25, 1929, at Fort Ranson, North Dakota, son of Axel and Agnes (Olson) Skonseng. He graduated from Fort Ransom High School. Norvald joined the Army National Guard June...

James Brenan

James Brenan

Jul 29, 2010

James Vernon “Jim” Brenan was born October 22, 1927, to parents Norman and Opal Brenan in Burbank, California. The family moved to Pipestone, Minnesota, where Jim graduated from Pipestone High School in 1945. He entered the Unites States Navy and served in the Submarine Service. He met and married his wife Francine C. Jette in 1946. Francine joined Jim’s mother...

Jane Laliberté Butler

Jane Laliberté Butler

Jul 28, 2010

Jane LaLiberté Butler died after a long illness on July 28, 2010, in Fargo, North Dakota. She was born on June 9, 1950 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Jane was a public school teacher, avid flower gardener and was especially interested in the preservation of historic homes and buildings. She spent many years restoring her 96-year-old home on South Terrace in Fargo....

Kristopher Close

Kristopher Close

Jul 27, 2010

Kristopher Close, 31, of Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Innovis Health. Kristopher is survived by his daughter, Savannah Close, Minneapolis, MN; his mother, Kathy Shanku, Moorhead, MN; his father, Kim Close, Devils Lake, ND; step-father, John Shanku, Halstad, MN; sister, Paige Shanku, Moorhead, MN; niece, Kaydence Shanku, Moorhead, MN; sister, Kera Hagen; brother-in-law, Paul Hagen; nephew, Schad...

Abner Selvig

Abner Selvig

Jul 25, 2010

Abner Selvig, 93, of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, July 25, 2010, at Waterford in Fargo. Abner Oswald Selvig was born in Fargo, North Dakota, attended Fargo Public Schools and graduated from Fargo Central High School. He graduated from NDSU in 1940, served in World War II with the Red Cross as a field director in military welfare and the US...

Stephen Ludwick

Stephen Ludwick

Jul 24, 2010

Stephen "Steve" Wilson Ludwick, 67, of Fargo died Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Sanford Health (formerly MeritCare) due to complications stemming from a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Stephen Wilson Ludwick was born on August 3, 1942 to Homer and Mary (McManus) Ludwick in Albert Lea, Minnesota. In 1943 he moved with his parents to Duluth, Minnesota where...

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