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Lois Anna Minch

Lois Anna Minch

Mar 9, 2025

Lois Anna Minch, age 102, passed away on March 9, 2025 in her Fargo home. She was born November 15, 1922 in St. Paul, MN to Anna and Anton Thompson of Cogswell, ND. She attended country school in Harlem, ND and graduated from Stirum High School in 1940 and attended NDSU and Interstate Business College. She worked in the offices...

Julie Ann Sanderson

Julie Ann Sanderson

Mar 9, 2025

Julie Ann (Colligan) Sanderson, was born November 18, 1951 in Bagley, Minnesota, Polk County to Thomas and Joyce (Collister) Colligan. She died at the age of 73 on March 9, 2025 in Fargo, North Dakota.Julie, her mother and sister, JoAnn, lived in rural Polk County, Minnesota and moved to Moorhead, Minnesota in 1965. Julie was very proud to have been...

Paul Anthony Bernabucci

Paul Anthony Bernabucci

Mar 8, 2025

Prayer Service: https://vimeo.com/event/5026464 Funeral Mass: https://vimeo.com/event/5026490 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/5FCFQHRD5KGQ2SBD Paul Bernabucci crossed to be with his Lord Jesus on March 8, 2025, while on an extended cruise in Asia with his wife, Gail. Paul was born on March 30, 1955 to Jack and Jeri Bernabucci in Jamestown, North Dakota, where he lived until he was 22. After he married Connie...

Patricia Signe Farol

Patricia Signe Farol

Mar 6, 2025

Patricia Farol, 90, Osage, Minnesota died Thursday, March 6, 2025, in SMP Health - St. Catherine North.

Justin Anthony Hagen

Justin Anthony Hagen

Mar 5, 2025

It is with great sadness to announce that Justin Anthony Hagen passed away on March 5, 2025. He was 39 years old. He left behind his mother, Vicki Hagen; father, John Hoover; daughter, Kylee Hagen; brothers, Justin Woodworth and Junior Brown; as well as uncles and cousins. Justin, AKA Lil Man, loved the outdoors, traveling and dirt biking. He had...

Bryan Michael Grob

Bryan Michael Grob

Mar 4, 2025

Bryan Grob, 47, Fargo, North Dakota died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Sanford Medical Center.

Bruce K Wright

Bruce K Wright

Mar 2, 2025

Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4972444 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/872DR32BWWLCGX2S Bruce Wright of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away on March 2, 2025. He was born on June 23, 1958, in Moorhead, Minnesota to Kathryn and Nelson Wright. Bruce began his IT career at Computer Land in Fargo and also worked at Great Plains and Microsoft. Bruce is survived by his two children, Karly Wright...

Allen Martin Beaton

Allen Martin Beaton

Mar 1, 2025

Allen M. Beaton, 75, Fargo, North Dakota died March 1, 2025 in a Phoenix Hospital. Al was born March 15, 1949, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to James and Esther Beaton. He graduated from Central High School in 1967 and joined the U.S Navy in 1969. In 1972 he qualified in submarines and served on the USS Trout (SS-566) until...

Jennifer Rae Olson

Jennifer Rae Olson

Feb 25, 2025

Jennifer Rae Olson passed away peacefully at her home at 1635 on the afternoon of February 25. Jennifer was born to Luther and Jean (Hamre) Olson on July 10, 1948 in Fargo. She was baptized at First Lutheran in Fargo in the fall of 1948. Jennifer began school in Fargo at the Pilot School in 1954. From the age of...

Helen May Murphy

Helen May Murphy

Feb 25, 2025

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Age 84, of Fargo, ND (formerly of Woodbury MN, died on 2/25/25. Preceded in death by her husband John (Jack), and daughter Deborah (Paul) Makousky and her parents. She is survived by daughter, Linda (Francis) Larson, son John Murphy III, grandchildren, Colleen (Jeff Glander) Larson, Kaitlyn Makousky and sister Judy Hagen. Memorial on Saturday, 6/28/25, 11:30 AM...

Kay Louise Ornberg

Kay Louise Ornberg

Feb 24, 2025

Kay Louise Ornberg Kay was born in Fargo, ND; the first born of Arthur and Frances Jensen. Kay graduated from Central High School and Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, with a degree in Art and English. She married Paul Clinton Ornberg and they raised two daughters in a home that was designed by Kay, in Fargo, ND, later moved to...

Frederick Wallace Quam

Frederick Wallace Quam

Feb 24, 2025

Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4949120 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/ND7YKZDY4TKWS58J Frederick W. Quam, the “oldest man in North Dakota”, was born on 10/2/1916 in Fargo, North Dakota to Walter and Bess (Anderson) Quam. He attended Roosevelt Elementary school and graduated from Fargo Central High School. During his early years he spent summers at his grandparents’ farm and worked at several of his uncles’ farms,...

Judith Lee Mahlstedt

Judith Lee Mahlstedt

Feb 24, 2025

Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/ZY84TR53Y655RBHY Judith Lee Mahlstedt passed away on Monday, February 24th, 2025, in Breckenridge, MN in the loving company of family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Ernest Sterling and Ruby (Peterson) Palmerton, of Rapid City, SD. She is survived by Steve Mahlstedt, husband of 58 years; son Scott (Tracey) Mahlstedt; daughter Heather (Chris) Evenson, daughter...

Donald Gene Schmidt

Donald Gene Schmidt

Feb 21, 2025

Funeral Service:  https://vimeo.com/event/4952051 Tribute Video:  https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/HCKXR8KQHBWGMH4FDonald Gene Schmidt, age 81, of Fargo, died on Friday, February 21, 2025, at home under the care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Don was born on September 20, 1943 to Lawrence and Delores (Carlson) Schmidt in Mayville, ND.

He grew up in Fargo, ND, attended Fargo Public Schools (Central High School) and...

Mark W Schumm

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lois Anna Minch

Lois Anna Minch

Mar 9, 2025

Lois Anna Minch, age 102, passed away on March 9, 2025 in her Fargo home. She was born November 15, 1922 in St. Paul, MN to Anna and Anton Thompson of Cogswell, ND. She attended country school in Harlem, ND and graduated from Stirum High School in 1940 and attended NDSU and Interstate Business College. She worked in the offices...

Julie Ann Sanderson

Julie Ann Sanderson

Mar 9, 2025

Julie Ann (Colligan) Sanderson, was born November 18, 1951 in Bagley, Minnesota, Polk County to Thomas and Joyce (Collister) Colligan. She died at the age of 73 on March 9, 2025 in Fargo, North Dakota.Julie, her mother and sister, JoAnn, lived in rural Polk County, Minnesota and moved to Moorhead, Minnesota in 1965. Julie was very proud to have been...

Paul Anthony Bernabucci

Paul Anthony Bernabucci

Mar 8, 2025

Prayer Service: https://vimeo.com/event/5026464 Funeral Mass: https://vimeo.com/event/5026490 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/5FCFQHRD5KGQ2SBD Paul Bernabucci crossed to be with his Lord Jesus on March 8, 2025, while on an extended cruise in Asia with his wife, Gail. Paul was born on March 30, 1955 to Jack and Jeri Bernabucci in Jamestown, North Dakota, where he lived until he was 22. After he married Connie...

Patricia Signe Farol

Patricia Signe Farol

Mar 6, 2025

Patricia Farol, 90, Osage, Minnesota died Thursday, March 6, 2025, in SMP Health - St. Catherine North.

Justin Anthony Hagen

Justin Anthony Hagen

Mar 5, 2025

It is with great sadness to announce that Justin Anthony Hagen passed away on March 5, 2025. He was 39 years old. He left behind his mother, Vicki Hagen; father, John Hoover; daughter, Kylee Hagen; brothers, Justin Woodworth and Junior Brown; as well as uncles and cousins. Justin, AKA Lil Man, loved the outdoors, traveling and dirt biking. He had...

Bryan Michael Grob

Bryan Michael Grob

Mar 4, 2025

Bryan Grob, 47, Fargo, North Dakota died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Sanford Medical Center.

Bruce K Wright

Bruce K Wright

Mar 2, 2025

Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4972444 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/872DR32BWWLCGX2S Bruce Wright of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away on March 2, 2025. He was born on June 23, 1958, in Moorhead, Minnesota to Kathryn and Nelson Wright. Bruce began his IT career at Computer Land in Fargo and also worked at Great Plains and Microsoft. Bruce is survived by his two children, Karly Wright...

Allen Martin Beaton

Allen Martin Beaton

Mar 1, 2025

Allen M. Beaton, 75, Fargo, North Dakota died March 1, 2025 in a Phoenix Hospital. Al was born March 15, 1949, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to James and Esther Beaton. He graduated from Central High School in 1967 and joined the U.S Navy in 1969. In 1972 he qualified in submarines and served on the USS Trout (SS-566) until...

Jennifer Rae Olson

Jennifer Rae Olson

Feb 25, 2025

Jennifer Rae Olson passed away peacefully at her home at 1635 on the afternoon of February 25. Jennifer was born to Luther and Jean (Hamre) Olson on July 10, 1948 in Fargo. She was baptized at First Lutheran in Fargo in the fall of 1948. Jennifer began school in Fargo at the Pilot School in 1954. From the age of...

Helen May Murphy

Helen May Murphy

Feb 25, 2025

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Age 84, of Fargo, ND (formerly of Woodbury MN, died on 2/25/25. Preceded in death by her husband John (Jack), and daughter Deborah (Paul) Makousky and her parents. She is survived by daughter, Linda (Francis) Larson, son John Murphy III, grandchildren, Colleen (Jeff Glander) Larson, Kaitlyn Makousky and sister Judy Hagen. Memorial on Saturday, 6/28/25, 11:30 AM...

Kay Louise Ornberg

Kay Louise Ornberg

Feb 24, 2025

Kay Louise Ornberg Kay was born in Fargo, ND; the first born of Arthur and Frances Jensen. Kay graduated from Central High School and Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, with a degree in Art and English. She married Paul Clinton Ornberg and they raised two daughters in a home that was designed by Kay, in Fargo, ND, later moved to...

Frederick Wallace Quam

Frederick Wallace Quam

Feb 24, 2025

Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4949120 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/ND7YKZDY4TKWS58J Frederick W. Quam, the “oldest man in North Dakota”, was born on 10/2/1916 in Fargo, North Dakota to Walter and Bess (Anderson) Quam. He attended Roosevelt Elementary school and graduated from Fargo Central High School. During his early years he spent summers at his grandparents’ farm and worked at several of his uncles’ farms,...

Judith Lee Mahlstedt

Judith Lee Mahlstedt

Feb 24, 2025

Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/ZY84TR53Y655RBHY Judith Lee Mahlstedt passed away on Monday, February 24th, 2025, in Breckenridge, MN in the loving company of family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Ernest Sterling and Ruby (Peterson) Palmerton, of Rapid City, SD. She is survived by Steve Mahlstedt, husband of 58 years; son Scott (Tracey) Mahlstedt; daughter Heather (Chris) Evenson, daughter...

Donald Gene Schmidt

Donald Gene Schmidt

Feb 21, 2025

Funeral Service:  https://vimeo.com/event/4952051 Tribute Video:  https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/HCKXR8KQHBWGMH4FDonald Gene Schmidt, age 81, of Fargo, died on Friday, February 21, 2025, at home under the care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Don was born on September 20, 1943 to Lawrence and Delores (Carlson) Schmidt in Mayville, ND.

He grew up in Fargo, ND, attended Fargo Public Schools (Central High School) and...

Mark W Schumm

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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