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Steve Palmer

Steve Palmer

Dec 14, 2007

Stephen Peter Palmer was born in Fargo, ND, September 24, 1943, to Ellend J. and Grace Bergan Palmer. He grew up in Fargo, graduated from Fargo Central High School and attended NDSU. In 1965, he married Carol Wuflestad. They had two children, Kris and Dan. Steve worked in sales and was the sales manager for MH Associates in Fargo. Steve...

Alva Wisness

Alva Wisness

Dec 10, 2007

Singy Wisness, 87, of Fargo, ND, died Monday, December 10, 2007, at Bethany Homes, Fargo. Alva Belle “Singy” Rutherford was born April 20, 1920, in Page, North Dakota, daughter of Wilfred and Coral (Knowles) Rutherford. She grew up in Page, North Dakota and attended Valley City College in Valley City, North Dakota. Singy taught in a one room country school...

Tristan Korstad

Tristan Korstad

Dec 9, 2007

Baby boy, Tristan Korstad, was gathered to Jesus by the angels on Sunday, December 9, 2007, at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND. He is survived by his loving parents, Kevin and Wanda Korstad, Fargo, ND; big brother, Adam; paternal grandmother, Lela Korstad-Simpson, Detroit Lakes, MN; many aunts, uncles, cousins and large extended family. He was preceded in death by his paternal...

Lorrie Niles

Lorrie Niles

Dec 4, 2007

Lorrie C. Niles, 56, Aurora, CO, (formerly of Mandan, ND) was called home by God after a courageous battle with heart disease, on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center, Colorado. Lorrie was fun loving and a kid at heart. She was generous and kind and loved by all who knew her and will always be greatly missed. Lorraine...

Joyce Gasing

Joyce Gasing

Dec 4, 2007

Joyce L. Gasing, 67, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at Eventide Living Center, Moorhead, MN. Joyce Louise McCaughey was born June 11, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter of O.L. “Mac” and Helynne (Bates) McCaughey. She graduated from Balboa High School in Balboa, Panama. Joyce married Robert Roche II in 1958 and Sam Gasing in 1964. She lived in...

Irma Nygaard

Irma Nygaard

Dec 4, 2007

Irma Nygaard, 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at the Rosewood on Broadway Nursing Home in Fargo, ND. Irma Louise Nedberg was born May 8, 1924, in Aneta, North Dakota, daughter of Emma (Running) and Bennie Nedberg. She graduated from Aneta High School in 1942. She worked at the telephone company in Mayville, ND, for many years and...

William Beatty

William Beatty

Dec 2, 2007

William W. Beatty was born September 19, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to Clarence and Jean (Wood) Beatty. He died December 2, 2007, at MeritCare Palliative Care, after a brief struggle with cancer. Bill grew up in the Chicago area. He earned his B.A. degree in Psychology from Yale University in 1964. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Psychology...

Paul Remboldt

Paul Remboldt

Dec 2, 2007

Paul A. Remboldt, 63, of Vergas, MN, died Sunday, December 2, 2007, near his home in Vergas. Paul A. Remboldt was born October 23, 1944, in Jamestown, North Dakota, son of Archie and Irene (Clark) Remboldt. He attended Jamestown Elementary School and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1962. Paul went on to attend Jamestown College from 1962 – 1966,...

Ellsworth Shirley

Ellsworth Shirley

Nov 30, 2007

Ellsworth M. Shirley died Friday, November 30, 2007. He was born October 6, 1914 in Christine, ND to Edward and Gena (Becker) Shirley. Al attended Central High School in Fargo, ND. In 1942, he was drafted into the Army Air Corps and served as a B-29 Radar Operator in India and China. On February 14, 1948, Al married Helen Jane...

Lois & Phillip Warrey

Lois & Phillip Warrey

Nov 30, 2007

Phil and Lois Warrey took their last journey together November 30, 2007 after 63 years of marriage. They will be inurned together in the family plot at Page Cemetery, Page, North Dakota. Rev. Brian Hazard will lead the family in a private service. The family requests no flowers. Memorials will be given to the Page Cemetery Association, of which Lois...

Eleanor Evanson

Eleanor Evanson

Nov 29, 2007

The Lord called home Eleanor Evanson, on November 29, 2007, the day after her 96th birthday, at ManorCare Nursing Home in Fargo, ND. Eleanor Sophia Evanson was born November 28, 1911, in Fargo, North Dakota, daughter of Theodore “Ted” and Ellen (Frisk) Evanson. She graduated from Fargo Central High School and in 1934, from North Dakota State University. Eleanor worked...

Otto Bernhoft

Otto Bernhoft

Nov 28, 2007

Otto L. Bernhoft, 92, of Fargo, ND, died Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at Elim Care Center, Fargo, ND. Otto Lawrence Bernhoft was born in Hallson, North Dakota, on November 11, 1915, the 13th of 15 children of Icelandic immigrant farmers. He attended Hensel High School and Mayville State Teachers’ College. After his first year of teaching at Harvey High School,...

Lillian Callenbach

Lillian Callenbach

Nov 27, 2007

Lillian Callenbach, 98, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2007, under the care of Hospice of Kansas City in Shawnee, Kansas. Lillian Carolyn Turek was born July 7, 1909, in Milwaukee, WI, the youngest child of Victor and Anastasie (Hana) Turek. She was educated in the Milwaukee schools and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she was a member...

Robert "Bob" Tallman

Robert "Bob" Tallman

Nov 26, 2007

Robert H. Tallman, 92, of Fargo, ND, died Monday, November 26, 2007, at his home at the Waterford in Fargo. Robert “Bob” Hall Tallman moved to Fargo in 1951, and during the more than 50 years since then has devoted himself to business and civic service. He was president of the school board when Central High School burned and was...

Robert Dawson

Robert Dawson

Nov 26, 2007

Surrounded by his family, Robert C. “Bob” Dawson, 83, passed away Monday, November 26, 2007, at his home in Fargo, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Born to Charles A. and Helen (Turner) Dawson February 11, 1924, in Fargo, North Dakota, Bob graduated from Fargo Central High in 1942, before starting his college education at NDSU. Bob interrupted college by enlisting...

Helen Johnson

Helen Johnson

Nov 25, 2007

Helen Johnson, 93, of St. Louis Park, MN, (formerly of Fargo, ND), died Sunday, November 25, 2007, at Texas Terrace Care Center, St. Louis Park, MN. Helen Aasta Anderson was born April 19, 1914, in Lodgepole, South Dakota, daughter of Andrew and Gunhild (Homstal) Anderson. She lived on the farm and was educated in the Lodgepole area. On March 29,...

Alice Beardsley

Alice Beardsley

Nov 24, 2007

Alice Gertrude Beardsley, 88 of Fargo died November 24, 2007 at ManorCare Health Services in Fargo, ND. Alice was born September 16, 1919 at Buxton, ND to Henry and Inga (Sletmoen) Stenmon. She grew up in Fargo and graduated from Fargo Central High School. She worked in local restaurants before she married Harold Beardsley on October 31, 1940. He died...

Lester Shook

Lester Shook

Nov 23, 2007

Lester D. Shook, 86, of Fargo died Friday, November 23, 2007 at MeritCare Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Lester was born to Lester and Corienne (Eberhardt) Shook on March 18, 1921 at Anamoose, ND. He graduated from High School in Drake, ND and went on to graduate from Jamestown College in 1942. He also attended UND and the University of Illinois...

Jeff Whitehead

Jeff Whitehead

Nov 16, 2007

Jeffrey Scott Whitehead, 38, of St. Paul, MN, died unexpectedly Friday, November 16, 2007, in St. Paul, MN. He leaves behind his beloved son, Andrew Wig. Jeff was employed by NuCO2 for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with his son. Jeff believed in making the most of every moment. He was passionate about today and...

Edna Groth

Edna Groth

Nov 14, 2007

Edna Groth, 93, of Fargo, ND, went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at Maryhill Manor, Enderlin, ND. Edna Marie Lambrecht was born April 4, 1914 near Gwinner, North Dakota, to Reinhold and Emilie (Kirmis) Lambrecht. She attended various elementary schools. Edna graduated from Lisbon High School in 1932, where she was an avid basketball...

Steve Palmer

Steve Palmer

Dec 14, 2007

Stephen Peter Palmer was born in Fargo, ND, September 24, 1943, to Ellend J. and Grace Bergan Palmer. He grew up in Fargo, graduated from Fargo Central High School and attended NDSU. In 1965, he married Carol Wuflestad. They had two children, Kris and Dan. Steve worked in sales and was the sales manager for MH Associates in Fargo. Steve...

Alva Wisness

Alva Wisness

Dec 10, 2007

Singy Wisness, 87, of Fargo, ND, died Monday, December 10, 2007, at Bethany Homes, Fargo. Alva Belle “Singy” Rutherford was born April 20, 1920, in Page, North Dakota, daughter of Wilfred and Coral (Knowles) Rutherford. She grew up in Page, North Dakota and attended Valley City College in Valley City, North Dakota. Singy taught in a one room country school...

Tristan Korstad

Tristan Korstad

Dec 9, 2007

Baby boy, Tristan Korstad, was gathered to Jesus by the angels on Sunday, December 9, 2007, at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND. He is survived by his loving parents, Kevin and Wanda Korstad, Fargo, ND; big brother, Adam; paternal grandmother, Lela Korstad-Simpson, Detroit Lakes, MN; many aunts, uncles, cousins and large extended family. He was preceded in death by his paternal...

Lorrie Niles

Lorrie Niles

Dec 4, 2007

Lorrie C. Niles, 56, Aurora, CO, (formerly of Mandan, ND) was called home by God after a courageous battle with heart disease, on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center, Colorado. Lorrie was fun loving and a kid at heart. She was generous and kind and loved by all who knew her and will always be greatly missed. Lorraine...

Joyce Gasing

Joyce Gasing

Dec 4, 2007

Joyce L. Gasing, 67, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at Eventide Living Center, Moorhead, MN. Joyce Louise McCaughey was born June 11, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter of O.L. “Mac” and Helynne (Bates) McCaughey. She graduated from Balboa High School in Balboa, Panama. Joyce married Robert Roche II in 1958 and Sam Gasing in 1964. She lived in...

Irma Nygaard

Irma Nygaard

Dec 4, 2007

Irma Nygaard, 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at the Rosewood on Broadway Nursing Home in Fargo, ND. Irma Louise Nedberg was born May 8, 1924, in Aneta, North Dakota, daughter of Emma (Running) and Bennie Nedberg. She graduated from Aneta High School in 1942. She worked at the telephone company in Mayville, ND, for many years and...

William Beatty

William Beatty

Dec 2, 2007

William W. Beatty was born September 19, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to Clarence and Jean (Wood) Beatty. He died December 2, 2007, at MeritCare Palliative Care, after a brief struggle with cancer. Bill grew up in the Chicago area. He earned his B.A. degree in Psychology from Yale University in 1964. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Psychology...

Paul Remboldt

Paul Remboldt

Dec 2, 2007

Paul A. Remboldt, 63, of Vergas, MN, died Sunday, December 2, 2007, near his home in Vergas. Paul A. Remboldt was born October 23, 1944, in Jamestown, North Dakota, son of Archie and Irene (Clark) Remboldt. He attended Jamestown Elementary School and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1962. Paul went on to attend Jamestown College from 1962 – 1966,...

Ellsworth Shirley

Ellsworth Shirley

Nov 30, 2007

Ellsworth M. Shirley died Friday, November 30, 2007. He was born October 6, 1914 in Christine, ND to Edward and Gena (Becker) Shirley. Al attended Central High School in Fargo, ND. In 1942, he was drafted into the Army Air Corps and served as a B-29 Radar Operator in India and China. On February 14, 1948, Al married Helen Jane...

Lois & Phillip Warrey

Lois & Phillip Warrey

Nov 30, 2007

Phil and Lois Warrey took their last journey together November 30, 2007 after 63 years of marriage. They will be inurned together in the family plot at Page Cemetery, Page, North Dakota. Rev. Brian Hazard will lead the family in a private service. The family requests no flowers. Memorials will be given to the Page Cemetery Association, of which Lois...

Eleanor Evanson

Eleanor Evanson

Nov 29, 2007

The Lord called home Eleanor Evanson, on November 29, 2007, the day after her 96th birthday, at ManorCare Nursing Home in Fargo, ND. Eleanor Sophia Evanson was born November 28, 1911, in Fargo, North Dakota, daughter of Theodore “Ted” and Ellen (Frisk) Evanson. She graduated from Fargo Central High School and in 1934, from North Dakota State University. Eleanor worked...

Otto Bernhoft

Otto Bernhoft

Nov 28, 2007

Otto L. Bernhoft, 92, of Fargo, ND, died Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at Elim Care Center, Fargo, ND. Otto Lawrence Bernhoft was born in Hallson, North Dakota, on November 11, 1915, the 13th of 15 children of Icelandic immigrant farmers. He attended Hensel High School and Mayville State Teachers’ College. After his first year of teaching at Harvey High School,...

Lillian Callenbach

Lillian Callenbach

Nov 27, 2007

Lillian Callenbach, 98, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2007, under the care of Hospice of Kansas City in Shawnee, Kansas. Lillian Carolyn Turek was born July 7, 1909, in Milwaukee, WI, the youngest child of Victor and Anastasie (Hana) Turek. She was educated in the Milwaukee schools and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she was a member...

Robert "Bob" Tallman

Robert "Bob" Tallman

Nov 26, 2007

Robert H. Tallman, 92, of Fargo, ND, died Monday, November 26, 2007, at his home at the Waterford in Fargo. Robert “Bob” Hall Tallman moved to Fargo in 1951, and during the more than 50 years since then has devoted himself to business and civic service. He was president of the school board when Central High School burned and was...

Robert Dawson

Robert Dawson

Nov 26, 2007

Surrounded by his family, Robert C. “Bob” Dawson, 83, passed away Monday, November 26, 2007, at his home in Fargo, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Born to Charles A. and Helen (Turner) Dawson February 11, 1924, in Fargo, North Dakota, Bob graduated from Fargo Central High in 1942, before starting his college education at NDSU. Bob interrupted college by enlisting...

Helen Johnson

Helen Johnson

Nov 25, 2007

Helen Johnson, 93, of St. Louis Park, MN, (formerly of Fargo, ND), died Sunday, November 25, 2007, at Texas Terrace Care Center, St. Louis Park, MN. Helen Aasta Anderson was born April 19, 1914, in Lodgepole, South Dakota, daughter of Andrew and Gunhild (Homstal) Anderson. She lived on the farm and was educated in the Lodgepole area. On March 29,...

Alice Beardsley

Alice Beardsley

Nov 24, 2007

Alice Gertrude Beardsley, 88 of Fargo died November 24, 2007 at ManorCare Health Services in Fargo, ND. Alice was born September 16, 1919 at Buxton, ND to Henry and Inga (Sletmoen) Stenmon. She grew up in Fargo and graduated from Fargo Central High School. She worked in local restaurants before she married Harold Beardsley on October 31, 1940. He died...

Lester Shook

Lester Shook

Nov 23, 2007

Lester D. Shook, 86, of Fargo died Friday, November 23, 2007 at MeritCare Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Lester was born to Lester and Corienne (Eberhardt) Shook on March 18, 1921 at Anamoose, ND. He graduated from High School in Drake, ND and went on to graduate from Jamestown College in 1942. He also attended UND and the University of Illinois...

Jeff Whitehead

Jeff Whitehead

Nov 16, 2007

Jeffrey Scott Whitehead, 38, of St. Paul, MN, died unexpectedly Friday, November 16, 2007, in St. Paul, MN. He leaves behind his beloved son, Andrew Wig. Jeff was employed by NuCO2 for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with his son. Jeff believed in making the most of every moment. He was passionate about today and...

Edna Groth

Edna Groth

Nov 14, 2007

Edna Groth, 93, of Fargo, ND, went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at Maryhill Manor, Enderlin, ND. Edna Marie Lambrecht was born April 4, 1914 near Gwinner, North Dakota, to Reinhold and Emilie (Kirmis) Lambrecht. She attended various elementary schools. Edna graduated from Lisbon High School in 1932, where she was an avid basketball...

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