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Matthew Joseph Jones

Matthew Joseph Jones

Jun 7, 2021

Matt Jones, 64, died peacefully at his home on June 7, 2021. Matt was born on July 26, 1956. He was a natural athlete, excelling in hockey and skiing (both downhill and water skiing). At the age of 11, Matt was the victim of a gun accident. He survived, but had a lifetime of health struggles as a result. Matt...

Della Marie Peterson

Della Marie Peterson

Jun 6, 2021

View Della's tribute video here. https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/HPH5Z8WZZF7TXYMQ Della Marie Peterson, age 76, was called home on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, with her family by her side. She was born September 26, 1944, in Fargo, ND, to Elmer and Faye (Brinkman) Bakkila. She graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1962. She married her first love,...

James Hanson

James Hanson

Jun 5, 2021

On Saturday June 5, 2021, James (Jim) Hanson of Fargo passed away in his home. On July 18,1952 Jim was born to Alfred and Martha (Remaine) Hanson. He grew up in Fargo, ND with his brother Vernon where he also attended school. Jim was United in Marriage to Susan (McGough) Hanson in 1974. Together they had four children. They made...

John Henry Davis Jr.

John Henry Davis Jr.

Jun 5, 2021

John H. Davis, Jr., died on Saturday, June 5, 2021. John was born in Fargo on June 20, 1929, to John H. and Annie (Johnson) Davis. After graduating Fargo Central High School, John became a journeyman electrician. He married Dora Pickard on May 22, 1953, and together they raised three children in the house he built for his family. He...

William Henry Pharis Iii

William Henry Pharis Iii

Jun 4, 2021

Hank's Service will be livestreamed here: https://www.facebook.com/GoGraceCity/posts/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0 William Henry Pharis III, 68, passed into his heavenly home on Friday, June 4, 2021. Hank was born on April 10, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a graduate of Haltom High School and Texas Christian University. He received his Masters in Church History and his Doctorate of Ministry from Dallas Theological...

Bruce Anthony Ray

Bruce Anthony Ray

Jun 4, 2021

Bruce's Service can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0JxNLcptn4 View Bruce's tribute video here. https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/33RSL2XXTB89Q2QW Bruce A. Ray, 67, (Ishpeming – traditional Ojibwe given name- which means “Being up in the Skies and Above”) went to his Heavenly Maker on June 4, 2021, in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Bruce was born August 25, 1953 in Charleston, SC....

Orlan Joel Loraas

Orlan Joel Loraas

Jun 2, 2021

Orlan's memorial service will be live streamed here. https://vimeo.com/563290781 Orlan Joel Loraas, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, after a short battle with lung cancer. He died peacefully with his beloved wife, Evelyn, and daughter, Kristina, by his side. Orlan was born on July 26, 1934, at his maternal grandparent’s farmhouse in Loma, ND. He was...

Russell Jon Newman

Russell Jon Newman

May 30, 2021

Russ's service will be livestreamed here: https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-for-russell-newman-f9dhal7s36gfnrd0xurj Russ' Tribute Video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/SCQYJBCS36WRH86K Russell J. Newman, 65, died May 30, 2021, at his home in Fargo. Russ was born November 12, 1955 to Harold and Mary (Harwood) Newman in Fargo. He grew up and attended school in Jamestown, ND. He attended University of North Texas his first semester...

John Marvin Carlson

John Marvin Carlson

May 29, 2021

John Marvin Carlson was born in North Dakota on August 16, 1929 to John and Martha Carlson. He grew up on a farm in Horace, ND and attended school through the 10th grade. He joined the Army in 1951 and served for almost 2 years. John served in the Korean War and earned the Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service...

Ronald "Ron" Gene Lewis

Ronald "Ron" Gene Lewis

May 27, 2021

Ron's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/560984358 Ronald Gene Lewis, age 76, died Thursday, May 27, 2021, in his home in Fargo, ND, under the care of his daughter and Ethos Hospice. Cathie was holding his hand when he passed. Ron was born August 24, 1944, in Fargo, five minutes before his twin brother Donald, to Cora and Rollo Lewis....

Winifred Marilyn Christianson

Winifred Marilyn Christianson

May 27, 2021

Winifred's Tribute Video can be seen and copies ordered here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/KRJLFDJQ563LYSZY Winifred Christianson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 27th, 2021 while residing at Edgewood Assisted Living in Fargo. She had recently turned 95. Winifred Marilyn Chambers was born on May 9th, 1926, in Grafton, ND to Roy and Blanche (Forbes) Chambers. She grew up...

Donald Craig Gates

Donald Craig Gates

May 26, 2021

Don’s tribute video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/6283LBWWCKCQM9LX Don's Celebration of Life can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/558582577 Donald C. Gates was a beloved and exceptional son, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Don was born to Donald “Irish” and Jenny Gates on November 12, 1948 in Minot, North Dakota. The oldest of five children, Don was raised on a farm in...

Kim Richard Robinson

Kim Richard Robinson

May 26, 2021

UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION BELOW The service for Kim and his father, Richard will be livestreamed here: https://vimeo.com/566661744 On Wednesday, May 26th 2021, Kim Robinson, loving husband, son and brother passed away at age 65 due to Parkinson's Disease. Kim Richard Robinson was born on November 13th, 1955 in Minot ND to Richard and Ila (Larson) Robinson. He graduated from Minot...

Barbara Alice Hahn

Barbara Alice Hahn

May 26, 2021

Barbara Hahn, 64, of Moorhead, MN, died on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. She entered this world on November 7, 1956 in Fargo, ND, born to Morris and Alice (Landa) Most. Barb grew up in Comstock, MN and attended schools in Barnesville, MN; graduating from Barnesville High School. She worked various jobs throughout her life,...

Richard John Demro

Richard John Demro

May 23, 2021

Richard's Funeral Service will be livestreamed here at 10:30, Tuesday, June 1: https://youtu.be/jjxhQdw0VDI Richard's Tribute Video can be seen and copies ordered here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/DPYSLL9KCRLR4LKC Richard ‘Dick’ John Demro of Moorhead was 93 years old when he was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on May 23, 2021. Born on December 1, 1927 in Nashua, Iowa, Dick was the youngest of...

Christian "Chris" D. Golding

Christian "Chris" D. Golding

May 22, 2021

Christian's Memorial Service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/569928041 Christian D. Golding passed away peacefully in Hospice care at his home in Goodyear, Arizona on May 22, 2021, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born in Washington, D.C., on July 23, 1947, to Donald G. Golding and Mary Ann (Christensen) Golding. He spent his youth in Fowler and La...

Winnifred Bernice Penfield

Winnifred Bernice Penfield

May 19, 2021

View Winnifred's Memorial Service here. https://vimeo.com/554321303 Winnifred Bernice Penfield, 98, passed away May 19, 2021, at Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo, ND. She was born August 1, 1922, near Granville, ND, to Andrew and Hulda Strandberg; she grew up on a farm and graduated from Granville High School in 1941. Winnifred attended Minot Business College and then worked at People's...

Beverly Joan Olson

Beverly Joan Olson

May 18, 2021

Beverly Olson died at home with her husband by her side on May 18, 2021. Beverly was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on November 10, 1936. She lived the first six years of her life with her parents at Fort Ripley, Minnesota before the family moved to Seattle, Washington. They returned to Minnesota four years later and lived in several rural...

Patricia F. Johnson

Patricia F. Johnson

May 15, 2021

Patricia "Trish" Johnson was born June 5, 1950, in Chapin, Iowa to Donald and Dorothy Buss. She lived in Iowa before moving to the Twin Cities in MN, attending schools there. In her younger years she loved to go to the stables and ride the horses bareback. She then moved to Hawley, MN and later to the Fargo/Moorhead area. On...

Mary Veronica Albertson

Mary Veronica Albertson

May 15, 2021

Mary's service will be livestreamed here: https://vimeo.com/550051611 Mary Albertson, 65, Fargo, ND, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo. Mary Livingood entered this world on August 16, 1955 in Grafton, ND, born to Lloyd and Helen Livingood. She graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1973. She attended Mayville State University and graduated with...

Matthew Joseph Jones

Matthew Joseph Jones

Jun 7, 2021

Matt Jones, 64, died peacefully at his home on June 7, 2021. Matt was born on July 26, 1956. He was a natural athlete, excelling in hockey and skiing (both downhill and water skiing). At the age of 11, Matt was the victim of a gun accident. He survived, but had a lifetime of health struggles as a result. Matt...

Della Marie Peterson

Della Marie Peterson

Jun 6, 2021

View Della's tribute video here. https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/HPH5Z8WZZF7TXYMQ Della Marie Peterson, age 76, was called home on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, with her family by her side. She was born September 26, 1944, in Fargo, ND, to Elmer and Faye (Brinkman) Bakkila. She graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1962. She married her first love,...

James Hanson

James Hanson

Jun 5, 2021

On Saturday June 5, 2021, James (Jim) Hanson of Fargo passed away in his home. On July 18,1952 Jim was born to Alfred and Martha (Remaine) Hanson. He grew up in Fargo, ND with his brother Vernon where he also attended school. Jim was United in Marriage to Susan (McGough) Hanson in 1974. Together they had four children. They made...

John Henry Davis Jr.

John Henry Davis Jr.

Jun 5, 2021

John H. Davis, Jr., died on Saturday, June 5, 2021. John was born in Fargo on June 20, 1929, to John H. and Annie (Johnson) Davis. After graduating Fargo Central High School, John became a journeyman electrician. He married Dora Pickard on May 22, 1953, and together they raised three children in the house he built for his family. He...

William Henry Pharis Iii

William Henry Pharis Iii

Jun 4, 2021

Hank's Service will be livestreamed here: https://www.facebook.com/GoGraceCity/posts/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0 William Henry Pharis III, 68, passed into his heavenly home on Friday, June 4, 2021. Hank was born on April 10, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a graduate of Haltom High School and Texas Christian University. He received his Masters in Church History and his Doctorate of Ministry from Dallas Theological...

Bruce Anthony Ray

Bruce Anthony Ray

Jun 4, 2021

Bruce's Service can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0JxNLcptn4 View Bruce's tribute video here. https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/33RSL2XXTB89Q2QW Bruce A. Ray, 67, (Ishpeming – traditional Ojibwe given name- which means “Being up in the Skies and Above”) went to his Heavenly Maker on June 4, 2021, in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Bruce was born August 25, 1953 in Charleston, SC....

Orlan Joel Loraas

Orlan Joel Loraas

Jun 2, 2021

Orlan's memorial service will be live streamed here. https://vimeo.com/563290781 Orlan Joel Loraas, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, after a short battle with lung cancer. He died peacefully with his beloved wife, Evelyn, and daughter, Kristina, by his side. Orlan was born on July 26, 1934, at his maternal grandparent’s farmhouse in Loma, ND. He was...

Russell Jon Newman

Russell Jon Newman

May 30, 2021

Russ's service will be livestreamed here: https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-for-russell-newman-f9dhal7s36gfnrd0xurj Russ' Tribute Video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/SCQYJBCS36WRH86K Russell J. Newman, 65, died May 30, 2021, at his home in Fargo. Russ was born November 12, 1955 to Harold and Mary (Harwood) Newman in Fargo. He grew up and attended school in Jamestown, ND. He attended University of North Texas his first semester...

John Marvin Carlson

John Marvin Carlson

May 29, 2021

John Marvin Carlson was born in North Dakota on August 16, 1929 to John and Martha Carlson. He grew up on a farm in Horace, ND and attended school through the 10th grade. He joined the Army in 1951 and served for almost 2 years. John served in the Korean War and earned the Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service...

Ronald "Ron" Gene Lewis

Ronald "Ron" Gene Lewis

May 27, 2021

Ron's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/560984358 Ronald Gene Lewis, age 76, died Thursday, May 27, 2021, in his home in Fargo, ND, under the care of his daughter and Ethos Hospice. Cathie was holding his hand when he passed. Ron was born August 24, 1944, in Fargo, five minutes before his twin brother Donald, to Cora and Rollo Lewis....

Winifred Marilyn Christianson

Winifred Marilyn Christianson

May 27, 2021

Winifred's Tribute Video can be seen and copies ordered here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/KRJLFDJQ563LYSZY Winifred Christianson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 27th, 2021 while residing at Edgewood Assisted Living in Fargo. She had recently turned 95. Winifred Marilyn Chambers was born on May 9th, 1926, in Grafton, ND to Roy and Blanche (Forbes) Chambers. She grew up...

Donald Craig Gates

Donald Craig Gates

May 26, 2021

Don’s tribute video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/6283LBWWCKCQM9LX Don's Celebration of Life can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/558582577 Donald C. Gates was a beloved and exceptional son, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Don was born to Donald “Irish” and Jenny Gates on November 12, 1948 in Minot, North Dakota. The oldest of five children, Don was raised on a farm in...

Kim Richard Robinson

Kim Richard Robinson

May 26, 2021

UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION BELOW The service for Kim and his father, Richard will be livestreamed here: https://vimeo.com/566661744 On Wednesday, May 26th 2021, Kim Robinson, loving husband, son and brother passed away at age 65 due to Parkinson's Disease. Kim Richard Robinson was born on November 13th, 1955 in Minot ND to Richard and Ila (Larson) Robinson. He graduated from Minot...

Barbara Alice Hahn

Barbara Alice Hahn

May 26, 2021

Barbara Hahn, 64, of Moorhead, MN, died on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. She entered this world on November 7, 1956 in Fargo, ND, born to Morris and Alice (Landa) Most. Barb grew up in Comstock, MN and attended schools in Barnesville, MN; graduating from Barnesville High School. She worked various jobs throughout her life,...

Richard John Demro

Richard John Demro

May 23, 2021

Richard's Funeral Service will be livestreamed here at 10:30, Tuesday, June 1: https://youtu.be/jjxhQdw0VDI Richard's Tribute Video can be seen and copies ordered here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/DPYSLL9KCRLR4LKC Richard ‘Dick’ John Demro of Moorhead was 93 years old when he was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on May 23, 2021. Born on December 1, 1927 in Nashua, Iowa, Dick was the youngest of...

Christian "Chris" D. Golding

Christian "Chris" D. Golding

May 22, 2021

Christian's Memorial Service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/569928041 Christian D. Golding passed away peacefully in Hospice care at his home in Goodyear, Arizona on May 22, 2021, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born in Washington, D.C., on July 23, 1947, to Donald G. Golding and Mary Ann (Christensen) Golding. He spent his youth in Fowler and La...

Winnifred Bernice Penfield

Winnifred Bernice Penfield

May 19, 2021

View Winnifred's Memorial Service here. https://vimeo.com/554321303 Winnifred Bernice Penfield, 98, passed away May 19, 2021, at Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo, ND. She was born August 1, 1922, near Granville, ND, to Andrew and Hulda Strandberg; she grew up on a farm and graduated from Granville High School in 1941. Winnifred attended Minot Business College and then worked at People's...

Beverly Joan Olson

Beverly Joan Olson

May 18, 2021

Beverly Olson died at home with her husband by her side on May 18, 2021. Beverly was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on November 10, 1936. She lived the first six years of her life with her parents at Fort Ripley, Minnesota before the family moved to Seattle, Washington. They returned to Minnesota four years later and lived in several rural...

Patricia F. Johnson

Patricia F. Johnson

May 15, 2021

Patricia "Trish" Johnson was born June 5, 1950, in Chapin, Iowa to Donald and Dorothy Buss. She lived in Iowa before moving to the Twin Cities in MN, attending schools there. In her younger years she loved to go to the stables and ride the horses bareback. She then moved to Hawley, MN and later to the Fargo/Moorhead area. On...

Mary Veronica Albertson

Mary Veronica Albertson

May 15, 2021

Mary's service will be livestreamed here: https://vimeo.com/550051611 Mary Albertson, 65, Fargo, ND, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo. Mary Livingood entered this world on August 16, 1955 in Grafton, ND, born to Lloyd and Helen Livingood. She graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1973. She attended Mayville State University and graduated with...

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