Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Tom Hareland
Jun 26, 2025
Thomas (Tom) Duane Hareland, of Rolling Meadows, IL, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on June 26, 2025, at the age of 59.
Tom was born on April 9, 1966, in Fargo, ND, to Donald and Marlys (Schuler) Hareland. Tom grew up in Fargo, ND and graduated from Fargo South High School in 1984. During his high school years, Tom...
Virginia McKay
Jun 26, 2025
Virginia (Ginny) Carol McKay, 94, Fargo, ND died somewhat unexpectantly on Thursday, June 26, at home in Fargo.
Virginia was born December 31, 1930, daughter of Olaf and Borghild Stromme. She lived in Cooperstown where she graduated from Cooperstown High School in 1948. In High School she was an excellent student, played basketball and ran track, and worked as a lifeguard....
Hans Langsjoen
Jun 22, 2025
Hans Langsjoen, 77, Fargo, died Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Essentia Health.
Audry Thon
Jun 21, 2025
Audry May Thon, 94, of Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025 in her home.
Born on May 1, 1931, the daughter of Lawrence J. Stedje and Regina (Halvorson) Stedje. At a very early age Audry took to travel and adventure. Her father shared his love of travel with her, and she was instantly hooked. Late in life she...
Dean Hornbacher
Jun 21, 2025
Dean Hornbacher, 79, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Sanford Fargo Hospice House.
Dean Paul Hornbacher was born in Benson, Minnesota on August 14, 1945 to Ted and Agnes Hornbacher. In 1951 his family moved to Moorhead, Minnesota where he grew up. He attended Moorhead Public Schools and, upon graduation, went to the University...
Bernard Altenburg
Jun 20, 2025
Dr. Bernard M. Altenburg entered his eternal life on June 20, 2025, surrounded by family, friends, and the compassionate care of Hospice during a weeklong stay at SMP St. Catherine South in Fargo.
Bernie was born on September 30, 1937, in Bismarck, North Dakota to Martin and Bernice (Wigton) Altenburg. In his youth, he spent his summers helping on family farms...
LaDonna Quinton
Jun 19, 2025
Ladonna M. Quinton passed away peacefully at Monument Hospice House in Rapid City, SD, on June 19, 2025, after battling stage four metastatic breast cancer for four years. LaDonna was born in Fargo, ND on September 30, 1969 to Donald and Darlene Bauske. She attended Fargo Public Schools and graduated from Fargo North High School in 1988.
LaDonna met her late...
Joanne Olson
Jun 17, 2025
Joanne Olson, 93, Moorhead, MN died Tuesday, June 17, in Sanford Medical Center. Arrangements are pending.
A full obituary will be posted.
Gay White
Jun 7, 2025
Gay White, 77 of Fargo, died June 7, 2025 at Elim Care Center in Fargo.
Gay Carmen Krier was born July 15, 1947 in Ortonville, MN to Ervin and Laura (Gutzmann) Krier. The family moved to Fargo and she attended Central and North High Schools.
Gay married Robert "Bob" White on November 15, 1986 in Grandin, ND. Bob died in April 2006.
Gay...
Peter Bilstad
Jun 7, 2025
Peter Robert Bilstad, 82, of Fargo, ND, passed away at home on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from complications of lymphoma, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Peter was born on April 27, 1943, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fargo, ND. He was raised in Fargo by his mother, Margaret (Bergstrom) Bowers, stepfather Jack Bowers, and his father,...
Janice Reynen
Jun 5, 2025
Janice Reynen, 87, Fargo, died Thursday, June 5, 2025 in her home.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Leatrice Mohs
Jun 4, 2025
A beautiful soul, Leatrice Ione (Henderson) Mohs, left us on June 4, 2025. Leat was born on November 6, 1933, to Leo and Ruth Henderson and grew up in Foxhome, MN. She married the love of her life, Alvin Mohs, in April 1953, and together they raised four children. She would tell you her favorite job was for the Fargo...
Jan Ward
Jun 4, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jan Ward, who walked through heaven's gates June 4th, 2025 at the age of 79. Jan was a beacon of strength, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.
Born on February 10, 1946, in Grand Forks, North Dakota,...
Annette Brokke
Jun 2, 2025
Annette Brokke, 73, Fargo, N.D., died Monday, Jun. 2, in Benedictine Living Community, Ada, MN.
Annette Marie Brokke was born September 26, 1951 in Climax, MN to Lynn and Dorothy (Withers) Brokke.
She is survived by her sons, Thomas and Darrell Black; and several cousins.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 pm during Wednesday fellowship on June 11, 2025, in the...
Susan "Sue" Dow
Jun 2, 2025
Susan "Sue" Marie Dow (née Slinde), 80, passed on Monday, June 2, 2025, following a swift, courageous battle with brain cancer.
Born to Arnold and June (née Cormack) Slinde in Fargo, ND, Sue grew up on the 'north side' graduating from Fargo Central High School in 1962. She attended Moorhead State University and graduated from Dunphy Associated Business School. She married...
Billy C. Hurst
May 30, 2025
Billy C. Hurst, 72, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Friday, May 30, 2025 in SMP Health - St. Catherine South, Fargo.
Andrew Gunderson
May 30, 2025
Andrew Phillip Gunderson
March 31, 1995 - May 30, 2025
It is with great sadness we share the death of Andrew. Suicide is a horrible disease that takes far too many lives.
Andrew was a man with a huge loving, selfless, empathetic heart, and will be missed by all who had the honor to know him.
Andrew...
Beverly Pierce
May 29, 2025
Beverly was born on June 25, 1932 in Ceylon MN. to Herman and Leona Petschke. She attended school in Ceylon, graduating in 1950. In 1953 Beverly married Frank Pierce and eventually they made their way to Fargo, ND where she made her home and raised her family. She was employed by Ben Franklin Variety Store in the Northport Shopping Center...
Jeannine Flaa
May 29, 2025
Jeannine A. Flaa, 96, of Fargo, ND, formerly East Grand Forks, MN, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in her home surrounded by family.
Jeannine was born May 28, 1929 in Sarles, ND, the daughter of the late Thomas and Grace Anderson (Brumwell).
Jeannine is survived by five sons, Paul, (Tina) Denton, TX, John, Port St. Lucie, FL, Mark, (Kathy) Fargo,...
Ralph "Fred" Kvamme
May 27, 2025
Ralph “Fred” Fredrick Kvamme, 82, died May 27 at Essentia Health, Fargo with his wife of 60 years, Delores, at his side. Visitation will be held Monday, June 2, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM followed by a Celebration of Life at 2 pm Monday, June 2 at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, 215 7th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103.
Fred was...
Tom Hareland
Jun 26, 2025
Thomas (Tom) Duane Hareland, of Rolling Meadows, IL, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on June 26, 2025, at the age of 59.
Tom was born on April 9, 1966, in Fargo, ND, to Donald and Marlys (Schuler) Hareland. Tom grew up in Fargo, ND and graduated from Fargo South High School in 1984. During his high school years, Tom...
Virginia McKay
Jun 26, 2025
Virginia (Ginny) Carol McKay, 94, Fargo, ND died somewhat unexpectantly on Thursday, June 26, at home in Fargo.
Virginia was born December 31, 1930, daughter of Olaf and Borghild Stromme. She lived in Cooperstown where she graduated from Cooperstown High School in 1948. In High School she was an excellent student, played basketball and ran track, and worked as a lifeguard....
Hans Langsjoen
Jun 22, 2025
Hans Langsjoen, 77, Fargo, died Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Essentia Health.
Audry Thon
Jun 21, 2025
Audry May Thon, 94, of Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025 in her home.
Born on May 1, 1931, the daughter of Lawrence J. Stedje and Regina (Halvorson) Stedje. At a very early age Audry took to travel and adventure. Her father shared his love of travel with her, and she was instantly hooked. Late in life she...
Dean Hornbacher
Jun 21, 2025
Dean Hornbacher, 79, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Sanford Fargo Hospice House.
Dean Paul Hornbacher was born in Benson, Minnesota on August 14, 1945 to Ted and Agnes Hornbacher. In 1951 his family moved to Moorhead, Minnesota where he grew up. He attended Moorhead Public Schools and, upon graduation, went to the University...
Bernard Altenburg
Jun 20, 2025
Dr. Bernard M. Altenburg entered his eternal life on June 20, 2025, surrounded by family, friends, and the compassionate care of Hospice during a weeklong stay at SMP St. Catherine South in Fargo.
Bernie was born on September 30, 1937, in Bismarck, North Dakota to Martin and Bernice (Wigton) Altenburg. In his youth, he spent his summers helping on family farms...
LaDonna Quinton
Jun 19, 2025
Ladonna M. Quinton passed away peacefully at Monument Hospice House in Rapid City, SD, on June 19, 2025, after battling stage four metastatic breast cancer for four years. LaDonna was born in Fargo, ND on September 30, 1969 to Donald and Darlene Bauske. She attended Fargo Public Schools and graduated from Fargo North High School in 1988.
LaDonna met her late...
Joanne Olson
Jun 17, 2025
Joanne Olson, 93, Moorhead, MN died Tuesday, June 17, in Sanford Medical Center. Arrangements are pending.
A full obituary will be posted.
Gay White
Jun 7, 2025
Gay White, 77 of Fargo, died June 7, 2025 at Elim Care Center in Fargo.
Gay Carmen Krier was born July 15, 1947 in Ortonville, MN to Ervin and Laura (Gutzmann) Krier. The family moved to Fargo and she attended Central and North High Schools.
Gay married Robert "Bob" White on November 15, 1986 in Grandin, ND. Bob died in April 2006.
Gay...
Peter Bilstad
Jun 7, 2025
Peter Robert Bilstad, 82, of Fargo, ND, passed away at home on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from complications of lymphoma, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Peter was born on April 27, 1943, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fargo, ND. He was raised in Fargo by his mother, Margaret (Bergstrom) Bowers, stepfather Jack Bowers, and his father,...
Janice Reynen
Jun 5, 2025
Janice Reynen, 87, Fargo, died Thursday, June 5, 2025 in her home.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Leatrice Mohs
Jun 4, 2025
A beautiful soul, Leatrice Ione (Henderson) Mohs, left us on June 4, 2025. Leat was born on November 6, 1933, to Leo and Ruth Henderson and grew up in Foxhome, MN. She married the love of her life, Alvin Mohs, in April 1953, and together they raised four children. She would tell you her favorite job was for the Fargo...
Jan Ward
Jun 4, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jan Ward, who walked through heaven's gates June 4th, 2025 at the age of 79. Jan was a beacon of strength, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.
Born on February 10, 1946, in Grand Forks, North Dakota,...
Annette Brokke
Jun 2, 2025
Annette Brokke, 73, Fargo, N.D., died Monday, Jun. 2, in Benedictine Living Community, Ada, MN.
Annette Marie Brokke was born September 26, 1951 in Climax, MN to Lynn and Dorothy (Withers) Brokke.
She is survived by her sons, Thomas and Darrell Black; and several cousins.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 pm during Wednesday fellowship on June 11, 2025, in the...
Susan "Sue" Dow
Jun 2, 2025
Susan "Sue" Marie Dow (née Slinde), 80, passed on Monday, June 2, 2025, following a swift, courageous battle with brain cancer.
Born to Arnold and June (née Cormack) Slinde in Fargo, ND, Sue grew up on the 'north side' graduating from Fargo Central High School in 1962. She attended Moorhead State University and graduated from Dunphy Associated Business School. She married...
Billy C. Hurst
May 30, 2025
Billy C. Hurst, 72, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Friday, May 30, 2025 in SMP Health - St. Catherine South, Fargo.
Andrew Gunderson
May 30, 2025
Andrew Phillip Gunderson
March 31, 1995 - May 30, 2025
It is with great sadness we share the death of Andrew. Suicide is a horrible disease that takes far too many lives.
Andrew was a man with a huge loving, selfless, empathetic heart, and will be missed by all who had the honor to know him.
Andrew...
Beverly Pierce
May 29, 2025
Beverly was born on June 25, 1932 in Ceylon MN. to Herman and Leona Petschke. She attended school in Ceylon, graduating in 1950. In 1953 Beverly married Frank Pierce and eventually they made their way to Fargo, ND where she made her home and raised her family. She was employed by Ben Franklin Variety Store in the Northport Shopping Center...
Jeannine Flaa
May 29, 2025
Jeannine A. Flaa, 96, of Fargo, ND, formerly East Grand Forks, MN, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in her home surrounded by family.
Jeannine was born May 28, 1929 in Sarles, ND, the daughter of the late Thomas and Grace Anderson (Brumwell).
Jeannine is survived by five sons, Paul, (Tina) Denton, TX, John, Port St. Lucie, FL, Mark, (Kathy) Fargo,...
Ralph "Fred" Kvamme
May 27, 2025
Ralph “Fred” Fredrick Kvamme, 82, died May 27 at Essentia Health, Fargo with his wife of 60 years, Delores, at his side. Visitation will be held Monday, June 2, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM followed by a Celebration of Life at 2 pm Monday, June 2 at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, 215 7th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103.
Fred was...
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