Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Donald Gene Schmidt
Feb 21, 2025
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4952051 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/HCKXR8KQHBWGMH4F Don also loved slow-pitch softball and golfing. He was a pitcher for Piggly Wiggly Class A State Champions and was happy golfing anytime, anywhere. Later on Don was involved with antique collecting. He traveled around the country doing flea markets with Marlys, selling, buying, and collecting antiques. He stopped going to flea markets and...
Mark W Schumm
Feb 20, 2025
Mark Schumm, 93, Fargo, North Dakota died on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Bethany Retirement Living.
Sharla Rae Gahner
Feb 16, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4929090 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/G2G32X43HJ245Y74 Sharla R. Gahner died on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND surrounded by her family. Sharla R. Gahner (Fisher) was born on November 30, 1962, the daughter of Lynn and Frances Fisher (Peplinski) in Jamestown, ND. She grew up in the Jamestown and Montpelier area and attended Jamestown High School....
Margaret (Peggy) Armstrong-Law
Feb 15, 2025
On February 15, 2025, Margaret (Peggy) Armstrong-Law passed away peacefully at age 94, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born in Fargo, N.D, on January 21, 1931, to Theron and Besse Armstrong. She graduated from Fargo Central High School and earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from NDSU, completing further studies at the Principals' Center at Harvard University (London), Principals Training...
Jack Keith Westby
Feb 14, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4934458 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/C65X8L26MLRMRNNG In loving memory of Jackie Keith Westby - our rock and leader of the band - who passed away February 14th, 2025. Jack was born to Kermit and Genevieve (Haarstad) Westby on September 20th, 1955. He spent his early years in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, attending Pelican Rapids High School, where he was active in...
Myrtis Rae Clark
Feb 13, 2025
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4928937 Prayer Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4934429 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/DS6HKY6WY2HNGXDK Myrtis Rae Clark passed away peacefully at Little Hospice in Edina, MN on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was 88. Myrtis touched many with her warm, beautiful smile and humorous personality. We were all blessed to know someone so selfless, kind and loving. Her everlasting faith in Jesus Christ, her savior,...
Gary Lee Kvittum
Feb 12, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4934417 Gary Lee Kvittum, 82, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on February 12th. Gary was born April 22nd, 1942 in Fargo, ND, the son of Elmer Kvittum and Adeline (Malstrom) Kvittum. Gary graduated from Moorhead High School in 1960, then attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN before enlisting in the Army National...
Stephen Allen Kotaska
Feb 12, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4957462 Stephen Allen Kotaska of Fargo, ND passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Stephen was born on May 26, 1962 in Park River, ND to James and Pearl Kotaska. Stephen grew up in Fairdale, ND where his parents owned and operated the Fairdale meat locker called J & P meats. Stephen...
Marjorie Rinde Haggart
Feb 11, 2025
Haggart, Marjorie Alice Rinde Marge died February 11, 2025, after a fall in early January 2025. She was 97. She was born to Ethel (Miller) and Nicholas Rinde in 1927. “Margie” was in glee club and a cheerleader at Hoople High School, in Hoople, ND. She went on to graduate from UND in English but was not hired as a...
Roxane Marie Myhra
Feb 11, 2025
Memorial Service: https://youtube.com/live/U_5nbnTXxp0?feature=share Roxane Myhra, 68, passed away on February 11, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND with family by her side. Roxane Marie Olson was born on April 26, 1956 at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA to parents Harley and Lois (Hulst) Olson. Roxane spent her early years on Minnesota's Iron Range before moving to Roseau,...
Bradley Allan Strom
Feb 10, 2025
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4928614 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/C994RDWMY2T98PDB Bradley Allan Strom, 65, peacefully entered his eternal rest on February 10, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, surrounded by the love of his family. Brad was born January 26, 1960 in Moorhead, MN to Arne and JoAnn Strom and graduated in 1978 from Moorhead High School. Brad continued to play league baseball...
Rebecca West
Feb 9, 2025
Dr. Rebecca West, Fargo, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Sanford Broadway Hospital from complications of a recent illness. Dr. Rebecca West was born to Don and Eileen Geske on May 25, 1960 at St. Luke's Hospital in Fargo, joining her siblings at home. At age two her family moved from their farm home in Cass County to...
Noel Ingebrigt Fedje
Feb 8, 2025
Noel Fedje, child of God, took his last breath on February 8, 2025, holding the hand of his beloved wife of 67 years, Judy, and surrounded by his four children and numerous grandchildren. Born in 1933, Noel was a proud North Dakotan throughout his life. He was raised in Hoople, ND where he enjoyed both academics and sports. He played...
Mervin Dale Nordeng
Feb 7, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/5049451 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/JHR74MLYW4RSYW22 Mervin Dale Nordeng March 3, 1942 - February 7, 2025 [The following was prepared by Merv with minimal edits] Merv Nordeng was born March 3, 1942, to Enoch and Bernice (Wold) Nordeng at a midwife's house in Watford City, ND. He was raised on the family farm 13 miles northeast of town, where hard...
Duane William Slusher
Feb 6, 2025
Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/BCK9Z26B8NKDJ6PX Duane Slusher, 88, of Fargo, died Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his home under the care of his family. Duane was born on October 27, 1936 to Sidney and Ida (Henningsen) Slusher in Oakes, ND. He graduated from Fargo Central. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960-1962 and in the Army Reserves from 1962-1966. He married...
Christian Gilman Bothun, Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4910866 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/7XX993Q4S9RC7S3C Christian Gilman Bothun Jr., 89, of Fargo, ND passed away on February 5, 2025. He was born in Calvin, ND on April 8, 1935 to Chris and Gladys Bothun. He graduated from Calvin High School in 1953 with a class size of four people. In 1954 Chris joined the U.S. Air Force. He served...
Roy Hamilton Hamer
Feb 3, 2025
Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/XTL9654SZ2G9L5SQ Roy H. Hamer, age 94, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Fargo VA Health Care System surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 9 AM to 10 AM followed by his 10 AM Funeral Service at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home in Fargo. Burial will be...
Bonita "Bonnie" Jean Dunnell
Feb 1, 2025
Bonita Jean (Fitze) Dunnell passed away at home in Fargo, ND on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 after a valiant battle against cancer. Bonita’s husband (Charles), son (Nathan), and sister-in-law (Sylvia) were present at the time of her passing. Bonita’s youngest son from Oregon (Joshua) would often connect via video chat as Grandma Bonnie adored talking with her two granddaughters (Ellery...
Dennis Schuschke
Jan 30, 2025
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4901953 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/24QK8BBJY8PKHMMZ Dennis Dale Schuschke, 87, Fargo, ND died January 30, 2025 at Sanford Hospice House. Dennis was born on November 6, 1937, to Emil and Hertha Schuschke of Lidgerwood, ND, the youngest of four children. From an early age, his faith was a central part of his life, marked by his baptism and confirmation at...
Michael B. Hill
Jan 30, 2025
Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/7JZ84RBBBB2BS47T Dr. Michael B. Hill, a Neurosurgeon and Private Pilot, resident of Fargo, ND died from natural causes on January 30, 2025. Dr. Hill is predeceased by his father, Rev. John B. Hill and his mother, Lavorn W. Hill. Dr. Hill is survived by his siblings; sister, Lowanda F. Hill; brothers, Carl Hill (Monekee) and Dwaine Hill (Valerie)....
Donald Gene Schmidt
Feb 21, 2025
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4952051 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/HCKXR8KQHBWGMH4F Don also loved slow-pitch softball and golfing. He was a pitcher for Piggly Wiggly Class A State Champions and was happy golfing anytime, anywhere. Later on Don was involved with antique collecting. He traveled around the country doing flea markets with Marlys, selling, buying, and collecting antiques. He stopped going to flea markets and...
Mark W Schumm
Feb 20, 2025
Mark Schumm, 93, Fargo, North Dakota died on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Bethany Retirement Living.
Sharla Rae Gahner
Feb 16, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4929090 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/G2G32X43HJ245Y74 Sharla R. Gahner died on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND surrounded by her family. Sharla R. Gahner (Fisher) was born on November 30, 1962, the daughter of Lynn and Frances Fisher (Peplinski) in Jamestown, ND. She grew up in the Jamestown and Montpelier area and attended Jamestown High School....
Margaret (Peggy) Armstrong-Law
Feb 15, 2025
On February 15, 2025, Margaret (Peggy) Armstrong-Law passed away peacefully at age 94, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born in Fargo, N.D, on January 21, 1931, to Theron and Besse Armstrong. She graduated from Fargo Central High School and earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from NDSU, completing further studies at the Principals' Center at Harvard University (London), Principals Training...
Jack Keith Westby
Feb 14, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4934458 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/C65X8L26MLRMRNNG In loving memory of Jackie Keith Westby - our rock and leader of the band - who passed away February 14th, 2025. Jack was born to Kermit and Genevieve (Haarstad) Westby on September 20th, 1955. He spent his early years in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, attending Pelican Rapids High School, where he was active in...
Myrtis Rae Clark
Feb 13, 2025
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4928937 Prayer Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4934429 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/DS6HKY6WY2HNGXDK Myrtis Rae Clark passed away peacefully at Little Hospice in Edina, MN on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was 88. Myrtis touched many with her warm, beautiful smile and humorous personality. We were all blessed to know someone so selfless, kind and loving. Her everlasting faith in Jesus Christ, her savior,...
Gary Lee Kvittum
Feb 12, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4934417 Gary Lee Kvittum, 82, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on February 12th. Gary was born April 22nd, 1942 in Fargo, ND, the son of Elmer Kvittum and Adeline (Malstrom) Kvittum. Gary graduated from Moorhead High School in 1960, then attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN before enlisting in the Army National...
Stephen Allen Kotaska
Feb 12, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4957462 Stephen Allen Kotaska of Fargo, ND passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Stephen was born on May 26, 1962 in Park River, ND to James and Pearl Kotaska. Stephen grew up in Fairdale, ND where his parents owned and operated the Fairdale meat locker called J & P meats. Stephen...
Marjorie Rinde Haggart
Feb 11, 2025
Haggart, Marjorie Alice Rinde Marge died February 11, 2025, after a fall in early January 2025. She was 97. She was born to Ethel (Miller) and Nicholas Rinde in 1927. “Margie” was in glee club and a cheerleader at Hoople High School, in Hoople, ND. She went on to graduate from UND in English but was not hired as a...
Roxane Marie Myhra
Feb 11, 2025
Memorial Service: https://youtube.com/live/U_5nbnTXxp0?feature=share Roxane Myhra, 68, passed away on February 11, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND with family by her side. Roxane Marie Olson was born on April 26, 1956 at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA to parents Harley and Lois (Hulst) Olson. Roxane spent her early years on Minnesota's Iron Range before moving to Roseau,...
Bradley Allan Strom
Feb 10, 2025
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4928614 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/C994RDWMY2T98PDB Bradley Allan Strom, 65, peacefully entered his eternal rest on February 10, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, surrounded by the love of his family. Brad was born January 26, 1960 in Moorhead, MN to Arne and JoAnn Strom and graduated in 1978 from Moorhead High School. Brad continued to play league baseball...
Rebecca West
Feb 9, 2025
Dr. Rebecca West, Fargo, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Sanford Broadway Hospital from complications of a recent illness. Dr. Rebecca West was born to Don and Eileen Geske on May 25, 1960 at St. Luke's Hospital in Fargo, joining her siblings at home. At age two her family moved from their farm home in Cass County to...
Noel Ingebrigt Fedje
Feb 8, 2025
Noel Fedje, child of God, took his last breath on February 8, 2025, holding the hand of his beloved wife of 67 years, Judy, and surrounded by his four children and numerous grandchildren. Born in 1933, Noel was a proud North Dakotan throughout his life. He was raised in Hoople, ND where he enjoyed both academics and sports. He played...
Mervin Dale Nordeng
Feb 7, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/5049451 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/JHR74MLYW4RSYW22 Mervin Dale Nordeng March 3, 1942 - February 7, 2025 [The following was prepared by Merv with minimal edits] Merv Nordeng was born March 3, 1942, to Enoch and Bernice (Wold) Nordeng at a midwife's house in Watford City, ND. He was raised on the family farm 13 miles northeast of town, where hard...
Duane William Slusher
Feb 6, 2025
Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/BCK9Z26B8NKDJ6PX Duane Slusher, 88, of Fargo, died Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his home under the care of his family. Duane was born on October 27, 1936 to Sidney and Ida (Henningsen) Slusher in Oakes, ND. He graduated from Fargo Central. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960-1962 and in the Army Reserves from 1962-1966. He married...
Christian Gilman Bothun, Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4910866 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/7XX993Q4S9RC7S3C Christian Gilman Bothun Jr., 89, of Fargo, ND passed away on February 5, 2025. He was born in Calvin, ND on April 8, 1935 to Chris and Gladys Bothun. He graduated from Calvin High School in 1953 with a class size of four people. In 1954 Chris joined the U.S. Air Force. He served...
Roy Hamilton Hamer
Feb 3, 2025
Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/XTL9654SZ2G9L5SQ Roy H. Hamer, age 94, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Fargo VA Health Care System surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 9 AM to 10 AM followed by his 10 AM Funeral Service at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home in Fargo. Burial will be...
Bonita "Bonnie" Jean Dunnell
Feb 1, 2025
Bonita Jean (Fitze) Dunnell passed away at home in Fargo, ND on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 after a valiant battle against cancer. Bonita’s husband (Charles), son (Nathan), and sister-in-law (Sylvia) were present at the time of her passing. Bonita’s youngest son from Oregon (Joshua) would often connect via video chat as Grandma Bonnie adored talking with her two granddaughters (Ellery...
Dennis Schuschke
Jan 30, 2025
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4901953 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/24QK8BBJY8PKHMMZ Dennis Dale Schuschke, 87, Fargo, ND died January 30, 2025 at Sanford Hospice House. Dennis was born on November 6, 1937, to Emil and Hertha Schuschke of Lidgerwood, ND, the youngest of four children. From an early age, his faith was a central part of his life, marked by his baptism and confirmation at...
Michael B. Hill
Jan 30, 2025
Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/7JZ84RBBBB2BS47T Dr. Michael B. Hill, a Neurosurgeon and Private Pilot, resident of Fargo, ND died from natural causes on January 30, 2025. Dr. Hill is predeceased by his father, Rev. John B. Hill and his mother, Lavorn W. Hill. Dr. Hill is survived by his siblings; sister, Lowanda F. Hill; brothers, Carl Hill (Monekee) and Dwaine Hill (Valerie)....
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