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Muriel Gwendolyn Larson

Muriel Gwendolyn Larson

Dec 4, 2020

Muriel Gwendolyn Tangen, was the first born of Nils and Annie (Monson) Tangen. Muriel was born October 10, 1923 near Kathryn, ND. She grew up in rural Kathryn, ND on the family farm, and graduated from Kathryn High School. She grew up knowing all the wonderful options of being a farm kid. Feeding the chickens, picking eggs, milking cows, feeding...

Norma Katherine Jackson

Norma Katherine Jackson

Dec 3, 2020

Remembering the Life of Norma Katherine Jackson, age 94, Fargo, ND, formerly of Chaffee, ND, passed away on December 3rd, 2020. Norma was born on January 9th, 1926 near Kindred, ND to John and Mina (Erstad) Dahl. She grew up on a farm near Leonard, graduating from Leonard High School. After graduation, she attended Valley City State Teachers College. Norma...

Diane Barbara Auksela

Diane Barbara Auksela

Dec 1, 2020

Diane's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/486431740 Diane Auksela, 70, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo. Diane Barbara Auksela entered this world on December 28, 1949 in Chicago, IL, born to Cecil and Edyth (Kibert) Wood. Diane enjoyed exercising, word puzzles, singing, dancing, and being a grandma. She...

Shaun Alan Duciaume

Shaun Alan Duciaume

Nov 30, 2020

Shauns service will be available via livestream at https://youtu.be/NAKiaRyYnrM Shaun Alan Duciaume was born on June 27, 1964 in Drayton, ND to Eugene and Earlise (Erickson) Duciaume. He was baptized into the Christian faith. The family moved to Fargo, ND in 1968 where Shaun attended school. Growing up Shaun was active in Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Life...

Frances Jeanette Lehman

Frances Jeanette Lehman

Nov 28, 2020

Frances Jeanette Lehman, 94, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, at St. Catherine’s Nursing Home in Wahpeton, ND. Frances was born December 21, 1925 on the family farm of Louis and Ella (Pearson) Lehman. She grew up on the family farm, attended the country school, district 63, School 1 and continued to spend many years on the farm near Argusville,...

Charles "Charlie" Rodney Fleck

Charles "Charlie" Rodney Fleck

Nov 27, 2020

Charles Rodney Fleck (“Charlie”) died unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on Lake Sewell in Dalton, MN on November 27, 2020, at the age of 70. Charlie was born on June 5, 1950 in Fergus Falls, MN to Raymond and Muriel Fleck. He graduated from Fargo North High School and then North Dakota State University with a degree in physical...

Regan Allen Rohl

Regan Allen Rohl

Nov 25, 2020

Regans service will be streamed here: https://boxcast.tv/view/regan-rohl-funeral-s2ck1fdz9wyabcabaeug Regan Rohl, age 59, of Fargo, ND passed away of natural causes in his home on Wednesday, November 25th, 2020. Regan Allen Rohl, the son of Allen and Sandy (Kjellsen) Rohl, was born on August 29th, 1961 and raised in Volga, SD. Regan married Julie (Hope) in 1979 and they settled into the...

Marion June Paulson

Marion June Paulson

Nov 25, 2020

Marion June Paulson, 84, of Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the Sanford Hospice House. Marion June Leach entered this world on March 15, 1936 in Lisbon, ND, born to Perry and Gertrude (Jorgenson) Leach. She grew up in Lisbon and graduated from Lisbon High School. Marion married Jesse Paulson in 1954 and moved to...

Mary Lou Schulz

Mary Lou Schulz

Nov 21, 2020

Mary Lou's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/483128156 Mary Lou Schulz, 89, of Moorhead, MN was called to her eternal resting place on November 21, 2020 at Eventide on Eighth in Moorhead. She entered this world on July 12, 1931 in Upham, ND, born to LeRoy and Hannah Werle. She grew up in Litchville, ND, and later moved to Fargo...

Darlene Young

Darlene Young

Nov 19, 2020

Darlene's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/482645338 Darlene Marie Young (Rinke),88, died peacefully in her home on November 19, 2020, with her family beside her. Darlene was born in Kragnes, Minnesota, on August 10, 1932, where she resided and attended school. She married Orville Young on September 17, 1950 and eventually made Fargo their home. Darlene raised four children and...

Bruce Fjelde

Bruce Fjelde

Nov 18, 2020

Lt. Col. Bruce Clair Fjelde died peacefully on November 18, 2020 at his West Fargo residence. He was 92. The family will hold a private prayer service this November. A public celebration of life is planned for the Summer of 2021. Cremation and other arrangements by Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, Fargo, ND. The Family especially recognizes the care provided to Bruce...

Samuel Henry Schwartz

Samuel Henry Schwartz

Nov 18, 2020

Sam Schwartz was born in Fargo on March 14, 1962. He attended Woodrow Wilson grade school, Ben Franklin Jr. High and graduated from Fargo North High School in 1981. After high school, Sam worked for the Old Broadway restaurant and then worked at DWAK and, recently, VTC. Sam lived at several Fraser Homes, most recently Fraser 10. Sam has a...

Gladys Kost

Gladys Kost

Nov 17, 2020

Gladys Irene Kost, age 101, passed away November 17, 2020 at Bethany on 42nd, Fargo, ND. Gladys Irene Stempson was born December 3, 1918 to Harry and Nellie (Nash) Stempson in Baker, MN. She grew up in Baker/Barnesville. On November 17, 1938, she married the love of her life, Ronald L. Kost and together they had three children, Tony, Holly,...

Dale Curtis Kinslow

Dale Curtis Kinslow

Nov 16, 2020

Dale Curtis Kinslow, 64, of Fargo, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo. Dale was born October 10, 1956, to Charles and Delores (Henderson) Kinslow, at St. Johns Hospital, Fargo. He attended Hawthorne, Agassiz, Fargo South and graduated from Fargo North in 1975. Dale followed his father's footsteps and joined the Pipefitting Trade in 1976. Completing...

Richard Earl Leker

Richard Earl Leker

Nov 16, 2020

Richard Earl Leker, 88, Fargo, ND, died November 16, 2020, at his home in Pioneer House. Richard (Dick) Leker was born March 26, 1932, near Irwin, Missouri, to Carol and George Leker. On November 23, 1960, he married Mary Weishaar. Mary passed away on January 11, 2017. They lived in Atchison, KS; Durango, CO; Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE, Grand Forks,...

Patricia "Patty" Lynne Vacha

Patricia "Patty" Lynne Vacha

Nov 15, 2020

Patty's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/479643678 Patty's Tribute video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/72F5XSDKN7FX3KXD Patricia Lynne Vacha, 69, Fargo, North Dakota, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Bethany on University in Fargo. She was born on December 2, 1950, in Anaconda, Montana, to John and Lorraine (Gunderson) Kramvik. She graduated from Moorhead High School in 1968. On...

Michael Maurice Casler

Michael Maurice Casler

Nov 15, 2020

Michael M. Casler, 63, passed away on November 15, 2020, after a 10-year long battle with cancer, his loving family by his side. Mike was born on March 28, 1957, to Maurice and Dorothy (Magnuson) Casler in Fargo, ND. He was educated in the Fargo Public School system, and at 14, he was honored to be a United States Page,...

Donald James Longie

Donald James Longie

Nov 14, 2020

Donald J. "Don" Longie passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2020. He was 85 years old. Don was born May 24, 1935 in Fort Totten, ND to Arthur and Margurite Longie and raised in Tokio. The youngest of nine, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was active in sports all throughout his childhood. After graduation Don enlisted in the...

Virgil Glenn Ellingson

Virgil Glenn Ellingson

Nov 14, 2020

Virgil's service can be viewed here at 2pm, Tuesday November 17: https://vimeo.com/47964416 Virgil's Tribute Video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/QPP3TBY2XXRGGWTY Virgil Glenn Ellingson, 82, of Lisbon, ND, passed away November 14, 2020, surrounded by his family. Virgil was born June 7, 1938, to Kyle and Louise (Padden) Ellingson and is one of eight children. Virgil attended school in Euclid, Minnesota...

Katherine "Kathy" Hannestad

Katherine "Kathy" Hannestad

Nov 11, 2020

Katherine's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/481884811 Katherine Myra “Kathy” (Johnson) Hannestad, born in Cooperstown, ND to Paul and S. Martha Johnson on September 24, 1934, died in Fargo at Bethany Retirement Living on 42nd on November 11, 2020 under the care of Hospice and the Bethany caring staff. Growing up in Cooperstown was ideal – Kathy enjoyed the one...

Muriel Gwendolyn Larson

Muriel Gwendolyn Larson

Dec 4, 2020

Muriel Gwendolyn Tangen, was the first born of Nils and Annie (Monson) Tangen. Muriel was born October 10, 1923 near Kathryn, ND. She grew up in rural Kathryn, ND on the family farm, and graduated from Kathryn High School. She grew up knowing all the wonderful options of being a farm kid. Feeding the chickens, picking eggs, milking cows, feeding...

Norma Katherine Jackson

Norma Katherine Jackson

Dec 3, 2020

Remembering the Life of Norma Katherine Jackson, age 94, Fargo, ND, formerly of Chaffee, ND, passed away on December 3rd, 2020. Norma was born on January 9th, 1926 near Kindred, ND to John and Mina (Erstad) Dahl. She grew up on a farm near Leonard, graduating from Leonard High School. After graduation, she attended Valley City State Teachers College. Norma...

Diane Barbara Auksela

Diane Barbara Auksela

Dec 1, 2020

Diane's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/486431740 Diane Auksela, 70, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo. Diane Barbara Auksela entered this world on December 28, 1949 in Chicago, IL, born to Cecil and Edyth (Kibert) Wood. Diane enjoyed exercising, word puzzles, singing, dancing, and being a grandma. She...

Shaun Alan Duciaume

Shaun Alan Duciaume

Nov 30, 2020

Shauns service will be available via livestream at https://youtu.be/NAKiaRyYnrM Shaun Alan Duciaume was born on June 27, 1964 in Drayton, ND to Eugene and Earlise (Erickson) Duciaume. He was baptized into the Christian faith. The family moved to Fargo, ND in 1968 where Shaun attended school. Growing up Shaun was active in Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Life...

Frances Jeanette Lehman

Frances Jeanette Lehman

Nov 28, 2020

Frances Jeanette Lehman, 94, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, at St. Catherine’s Nursing Home in Wahpeton, ND. Frances was born December 21, 1925 on the family farm of Louis and Ella (Pearson) Lehman. She grew up on the family farm, attended the country school, district 63, School 1 and continued to spend many years on the farm near Argusville,...

Charles "Charlie" Rodney Fleck

Charles "Charlie" Rodney Fleck

Nov 27, 2020

Charles Rodney Fleck (“Charlie”) died unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on Lake Sewell in Dalton, MN on November 27, 2020, at the age of 70. Charlie was born on June 5, 1950 in Fergus Falls, MN to Raymond and Muriel Fleck. He graduated from Fargo North High School and then North Dakota State University with a degree in physical...

Regan Allen Rohl

Regan Allen Rohl

Nov 25, 2020

Regans service will be streamed here: https://boxcast.tv/view/regan-rohl-funeral-s2ck1fdz9wyabcabaeug Regan Rohl, age 59, of Fargo, ND passed away of natural causes in his home on Wednesday, November 25th, 2020. Regan Allen Rohl, the son of Allen and Sandy (Kjellsen) Rohl, was born on August 29th, 1961 and raised in Volga, SD. Regan married Julie (Hope) in 1979 and they settled into the...

Marion June Paulson

Marion June Paulson

Nov 25, 2020

Marion June Paulson, 84, of Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the Sanford Hospice House. Marion June Leach entered this world on March 15, 1936 in Lisbon, ND, born to Perry and Gertrude (Jorgenson) Leach. She grew up in Lisbon and graduated from Lisbon High School. Marion married Jesse Paulson in 1954 and moved to...

Mary Lou Schulz

Mary Lou Schulz

Nov 21, 2020

Mary Lou's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/483128156 Mary Lou Schulz, 89, of Moorhead, MN was called to her eternal resting place on November 21, 2020 at Eventide on Eighth in Moorhead. She entered this world on July 12, 1931 in Upham, ND, born to LeRoy and Hannah Werle. She grew up in Litchville, ND, and later moved to Fargo...

Darlene Young

Darlene Young

Nov 19, 2020

Darlene's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/482645338 Darlene Marie Young (Rinke),88, died peacefully in her home on November 19, 2020, with her family beside her. Darlene was born in Kragnes, Minnesota, on August 10, 1932, where she resided and attended school. She married Orville Young on September 17, 1950 and eventually made Fargo their home. Darlene raised four children and...

Bruce Fjelde

Bruce Fjelde

Nov 18, 2020

Lt. Col. Bruce Clair Fjelde died peacefully on November 18, 2020 at his West Fargo residence. He was 92. The family will hold a private prayer service this November. A public celebration of life is planned for the Summer of 2021. Cremation and other arrangements by Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, Fargo, ND. The Family especially recognizes the care provided to Bruce...

Samuel Henry Schwartz

Samuel Henry Schwartz

Nov 18, 2020

Sam Schwartz was born in Fargo on March 14, 1962. He attended Woodrow Wilson grade school, Ben Franklin Jr. High and graduated from Fargo North High School in 1981. After high school, Sam worked for the Old Broadway restaurant and then worked at DWAK and, recently, VTC. Sam lived at several Fraser Homes, most recently Fraser 10. Sam has a...

Gladys Kost

Gladys Kost

Nov 17, 2020

Gladys Irene Kost, age 101, passed away November 17, 2020 at Bethany on 42nd, Fargo, ND. Gladys Irene Stempson was born December 3, 1918 to Harry and Nellie (Nash) Stempson in Baker, MN. She grew up in Baker/Barnesville. On November 17, 1938, she married the love of her life, Ronald L. Kost and together they had three children, Tony, Holly,...

Dale Curtis Kinslow

Dale Curtis Kinslow

Nov 16, 2020

Dale Curtis Kinslow, 64, of Fargo, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo. Dale was born October 10, 1956, to Charles and Delores (Henderson) Kinslow, at St. Johns Hospital, Fargo. He attended Hawthorne, Agassiz, Fargo South and graduated from Fargo North in 1975. Dale followed his father's footsteps and joined the Pipefitting Trade in 1976. Completing...

Richard Earl Leker

Richard Earl Leker

Nov 16, 2020

Richard Earl Leker, 88, Fargo, ND, died November 16, 2020, at his home in Pioneer House. Richard (Dick) Leker was born March 26, 1932, near Irwin, Missouri, to Carol and George Leker. On November 23, 1960, he married Mary Weishaar. Mary passed away on January 11, 2017. They lived in Atchison, KS; Durango, CO; Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE, Grand Forks,...

Patricia "Patty" Lynne Vacha

Patricia "Patty" Lynne Vacha

Nov 15, 2020

Patty's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/479643678 Patty's Tribute video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/72F5XSDKN7FX3KXD Patricia Lynne Vacha, 69, Fargo, North Dakota, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Bethany on University in Fargo. She was born on December 2, 1950, in Anaconda, Montana, to John and Lorraine (Gunderson) Kramvik. She graduated from Moorhead High School in 1968. On...

Michael Maurice Casler

Michael Maurice Casler

Nov 15, 2020

Michael M. Casler, 63, passed away on November 15, 2020, after a 10-year long battle with cancer, his loving family by his side. Mike was born on March 28, 1957, to Maurice and Dorothy (Magnuson) Casler in Fargo, ND. He was educated in the Fargo Public School system, and at 14, he was honored to be a United States Page,...

Donald James Longie

Donald James Longie

Nov 14, 2020

Donald J. "Don" Longie passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2020. He was 85 years old. Don was born May 24, 1935 in Fort Totten, ND to Arthur and Margurite Longie and raised in Tokio. The youngest of nine, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was active in sports all throughout his childhood. After graduation Don enlisted in the...

Virgil Glenn Ellingson

Virgil Glenn Ellingson

Nov 14, 2020

Virgil's service can be viewed here at 2pm, Tuesday November 17: https://vimeo.com/47964416 Virgil's Tribute Video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/QPP3TBY2XXRGGWTY Virgil Glenn Ellingson, 82, of Lisbon, ND, passed away November 14, 2020, surrounded by his family. Virgil was born June 7, 1938, to Kyle and Louise (Padden) Ellingson and is one of eight children. Virgil attended school in Euclid, Minnesota...

Katherine "Kathy" Hannestad

Katherine "Kathy" Hannestad

Nov 11, 2020

Katherine's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/481884811 Katherine Myra “Kathy” (Johnson) Hannestad, born in Cooperstown, ND to Paul and S. Martha Johnson on September 24, 1934, died in Fargo at Bethany Retirement Living on 42nd on November 11, 2020 under the care of Hospice and the Bethany caring staff. Growing up in Cooperstown was ideal – Kathy enjoyed the one...

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