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Joshua Allen Fenster

Joshua Allen Fenster

Nov 7, 2020

Joshua's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/477367843 Joshua Allen Fenster, 37, of Valley City, ND, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 in the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Joshua was born February 22, 1983, in Bismarck, ND to Rodger and Rebecca Fenster. He attended the University of North Dakota, graduating with a degree in Anthropology. In his first...

Barbara Lorraine Smith

Barbara Lorraine Smith

Nov 7, 2020

Barbara's service can be viewed here: https://boxcast.tv/view/barbara-smith-service-xikapwg7apualgjm1d3h Barbara's Tribute Video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/6MHGX4NRGT7P98PY Barbara Smith, age 68 of West Fargo, went by many names: Bubba, Bubbs, Barbara Jean, Mona, Ma and Grandma. Perhaps the most famous of which was “Piano Barb”. For over 40 years, Barb was the friendly neighborhood piano teacher. She adored working with her students,...

Lois Ann Belling

Lois Ann Belling

Nov 7, 2020

Lois A. Belling, 87, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Fargo, North Dakota. Lois was born on November 8, 1932, to Henry and Opal Brandt and was raised in Minnesota. Lois loved to read and do crosswords; she had a quick wit and a great sense of humor. She was a smart lady...

Richard Donald Heiser

Richard Donald Heiser

Nov 5, 2020

Richard Donald Heiser Dec. 15, 1937- Nov. 5, 2020 Richard Donald Heiser passed away peacefully at Bethany Homes Fargo, ND with his wife Shirley, daughter Rhonda Tolbert and son-in-law, Jon Tolbert by his side. Richard was born in Manning, ND to Michael and Emma (Roller) Heiser. He attended school and graduated high school at St. Catherine High School, Valley City,...

Patricia Marie Hanson

Patricia Marie Hanson

Nov 5, 2020

Patricia Marie Hanson, 73, Fargo, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, on November 5, 2020. Patricia was born January 20, 1947 to Pearl (Burquam) and Vernon Olson in Grafton, ND. She was raised in Grafton and attended Grafton High School with her six siblings. She was named Ms. Congeniality because of her great personality. Pat moved...

Clarence W. Heinrich

Clarence W. Heinrich

Nov 3, 2020

Clarence's Graveside Service can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/476360381 Clarence W. Heinrich, 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the Fargo VA Hospital. Clarence was born on March 7, 1930, to John and Caroline (Reister) Heinrich. He attended country schools then school in Medina, ND. He then continued to work at his family farm. He entered the Army in...

Donald Johnson

Donald Johnson

Nov 3, 2020

Don’s service will be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/478542043 Donald Johnson, of Fargo, ND (90) died on November 3, 2020 at Bethany on 42nd, Fargo, ND, with his wife, Dorothy, by his side. Don was born in Clearbrook, MN to Tallack and Sylvia (Sorenson) Johnson on March 16, 1930. He graduated from Clearbrook High School in 1948. He served one year in...

Joyce Marie Monson

Joyce Marie Monson

Nov 2, 2020

Joyce's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/477159148 Joyce M. Monson, 88, Fargo, North Dakota, was called to her heavenly home on November 2, 2020. Joyce Marie Hanson, daughter of Herman and Clara (Enemark) Hanson, was born February 27, 1932, in Clearwater County near Dalton, Minnesota. She grew up and went to school in that area, graduating from Fergus Falls High...

Cynthia Lynette Bernard

Cynthia Lynette Bernard

Nov 2, 2020

Cynthia Bernard, 46, Fargo, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Sanford Broadway Medical Center.

Sandra Ann Bilstad

Sandra Ann Bilstad

Nov 1, 2020

Sandra Ann Bilstad, 72, Fargo, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020. Sandra was born June 12, 1948, at the Copley Memorial Hospital in Morrisville, Vermont. She was born to Elroy & Carol Mansfield of Stowe, VT. She grew up in Stowe, VT & New Haven, CT. She graduated from Hillhouse High School in 1966 in New Haven, CT, going on...

Terry Richard Bladholm

Terry Richard Bladholm

Nov 1, 2020

Terry's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/event/1188014 A heart of gold stopped beating last Sunday at a time when the world needs more of that attribute. We are diminished by his passing. Many businesses or institutions feel obligated to post their “core values” or “mission statement” since that is the recent fad. Terry Bladholm lived his 88 years based upon...

Richard Ardyn Smith

Richard Ardyn Smith

Nov 1, 2020

Richard Ardyn Smith, 74, Fargo, ND, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, surrounded by his family. Richard was born to Lyle and Myrtle Smith on May 14, 1946 in Sisseton, SD. He moved to Fargo for grades 5 and 6, then to Grandin, ND for grades 7 and 8, finally returning back to Fargo where...

Michael Frances Griffin

Michael Frances Griffin

Oct 27, 2020

Michael F. Griffin, 83, of Fargo, ND, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. A full obituary will be posted. No services are scheduled at this time.

Gerald "Jerry" Scott Weinkauf

Gerald "Jerry" Scott Weinkauf

Oct 26, 2020

Jerry Weinkauf, 54, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home in Fargo. Jerry was born and raised in Fargo. He graduated from Fargo North High School where he played hockey. After high school, Jerry played fastpitch softball with his friends for many years. Jerry is survived by siblings, Doug, Becky, and Lori; and many...

Ennis Ivan Mastrud

Ennis Ivan Mastrud

Oct 25, 2020

Ennis Mastrud, 70, of Fargo, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, in Essentia Health, surrounded by family. Ennis Ivan Mastrud was born October 26, 1949, in Northwood, ND, to Conrad and Estella (Pladson) Mastrud. Ennis was the fifth of seven siblings. The family moved to Fargo from Hatton, ND, when he was a child. Ennis graduated from Fargo North...

Marvin Leonard Conant

Marvin Leonard Conant

Oct 25, 2020

Marvin's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/472295684 Marvin Leonard Conant was embraced by his loving Savior on October 25, 2020. He passed away at the age of 88 in his home at Eventide in Moorhead, MN. Marv was born on May 13, 1932, to Leonard and Anna (Waxler) Conant. Marv was raised and attended school in Mapleton, Pembina and Fargo...

Larry Metcalfe

Larry Metcalfe

Oct 23, 2020

Larry's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/479002956 Larry Lowell Metcalfe, son of William and Mary (DeMontenenay) Metcalfe was born on August 18, 1942 in Rolla ND. He was raised on the family farm north of Dunseith ND where he attended the local country school. He graduated from Dunseith High School in 1959. He went to Minot State College and received...

Gothard "Knute" Knutson

Gothard "Knute" Knutson

Oct 23, 2020

Knute's service can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/472274298 Gothard “Knute” Knutson passed away in his sleep at Sanford Hospice Center in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2020. Knute was born and raised in Pelican Rapids, MN, the oldest son of Gothard and Alma Knutson. Friends and family knew him as Knute but to older Pelican Rapids residents, he answered...

Sandra Kay Tronnes

Sandra Kay Tronnes

Oct 22, 2020

Sandra Kay Tronnes, 70, of Horace, ND, died peacefully in her home on October 22, 2020. Sandra was born on December 28, 1949 in Fargo, ND, and as a young child moved to Hickson, ND, and later to a farm by Wild Rice, ND. She was baptized and confirmed and was a Sunday School teacher at Hickson Lutheran Church. Sandra...

Butch Thompson

Butch Thompson

Oct 20, 2020

Butch Allen Thompson, 61, Fargo, North Dakota, lost his battle with Covid 19 on October 20, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo. Butch was born on June 11, 1959, to Percy and Margie (Kemmer) Thompson in Moorhead, MN, the youngest of nine children. He lived in Fargo until moving to Rochert, MN, in early 1960. He attended Bakkee School, then...

Joshua Allen Fenster

Joshua Allen Fenster

Nov 7, 2020

Joshua's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/477367843 Joshua Allen Fenster, 37, of Valley City, ND, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 in the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Joshua was born February 22, 1983, in Bismarck, ND to Rodger and Rebecca Fenster. He attended the University of North Dakota, graduating with a degree in Anthropology. In his first...

Barbara Lorraine Smith

Barbara Lorraine Smith

Nov 7, 2020

Barbara's service can be viewed here: https://boxcast.tv/view/barbara-smith-service-xikapwg7apualgjm1d3h Barbara's Tribute Video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/6MHGX4NRGT7P98PY Barbara Smith, age 68 of West Fargo, went by many names: Bubba, Bubbs, Barbara Jean, Mona, Ma and Grandma. Perhaps the most famous of which was “Piano Barb”. For over 40 years, Barb was the friendly neighborhood piano teacher. She adored working with her students,...

Lois Ann Belling

Lois Ann Belling

Nov 7, 2020

Lois A. Belling, 87, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Fargo, North Dakota. Lois was born on November 8, 1932, to Henry and Opal Brandt and was raised in Minnesota. Lois loved to read and do crosswords; she had a quick wit and a great sense of humor. She was a smart lady...

Richard Donald Heiser

Richard Donald Heiser

Nov 5, 2020

Richard Donald Heiser Dec. 15, 1937- Nov. 5, 2020 Richard Donald Heiser passed away peacefully at Bethany Homes Fargo, ND with his wife Shirley, daughter Rhonda Tolbert and son-in-law, Jon Tolbert by his side. Richard was born in Manning, ND to Michael and Emma (Roller) Heiser. He attended school and graduated high school at St. Catherine High School, Valley City,...

Patricia Marie Hanson

Patricia Marie Hanson

Nov 5, 2020

Patricia Marie Hanson, 73, Fargo, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, on November 5, 2020. Patricia was born January 20, 1947 to Pearl (Burquam) and Vernon Olson in Grafton, ND. She was raised in Grafton and attended Grafton High School with her six siblings. She was named Ms. Congeniality because of her great personality. Pat moved...

Clarence W. Heinrich

Clarence W. Heinrich

Nov 3, 2020

Clarence's Graveside Service can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/476360381 Clarence W. Heinrich, 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the Fargo VA Hospital. Clarence was born on March 7, 1930, to John and Caroline (Reister) Heinrich. He attended country schools then school in Medina, ND. He then continued to work at his family farm. He entered the Army in...

Donald Johnson

Donald Johnson

Nov 3, 2020

Don’s service will be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/478542043 Donald Johnson, of Fargo, ND (90) died on November 3, 2020 at Bethany on 42nd, Fargo, ND, with his wife, Dorothy, by his side. Don was born in Clearbrook, MN to Tallack and Sylvia (Sorenson) Johnson on March 16, 1930. He graduated from Clearbrook High School in 1948. He served one year in...

Joyce Marie Monson

Joyce Marie Monson

Nov 2, 2020

Joyce's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/477159148 Joyce M. Monson, 88, Fargo, North Dakota, was called to her heavenly home on November 2, 2020. Joyce Marie Hanson, daughter of Herman and Clara (Enemark) Hanson, was born February 27, 1932, in Clearwater County near Dalton, Minnesota. She grew up and went to school in that area, graduating from Fergus Falls High...

Cynthia Lynette Bernard

Cynthia Lynette Bernard

Nov 2, 2020

Cynthia Bernard, 46, Fargo, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Sanford Broadway Medical Center.

Sandra Ann Bilstad

Sandra Ann Bilstad

Nov 1, 2020

Sandra Ann Bilstad, 72, Fargo, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020. Sandra was born June 12, 1948, at the Copley Memorial Hospital in Morrisville, Vermont. She was born to Elroy & Carol Mansfield of Stowe, VT. She grew up in Stowe, VT & New Haven, CT. She graduated from Hillhouse High School in 1966 in New Haven, CT, going on...

Terry Richard Bladholm

Terry Richard Bladholm

Nov 1, 2020

Terry's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/event/1188014 A heart of gold stopped beating last Sunday at a time when the world needs more of that attribute. We are diminished by his passing. Many businesses or institutions feel obligated to post their “core values” or “mission statement” since that is the recent fad. Terry Bladholm lived his 88 years based upon...

Richard Ardyn Smith

Richard Ardyn Smith

Nov 1, 2020

Richard Ardyn Smith, 74, Fargo, ND, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, surrounded by his family. Richard was born to Lyle and Myrtle Smith on May 14, 1946 in Sisseton, SD. He moved to Fargo for grades 5 and 6, then to Grandin, ND for grades 7 and 8, finally returning back to Fargo where...

Michael Frances Griffin

Michael Frances Griffin

Oct 27, 2020

Michael F. Griffin, 83, of Fargo, ND, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. A full obituary will be posted. No services are scheduled at this time.

Gerald "Jerry" Scott Weinkauf

Gerald "Jerry" Scott Weinkauf

Oct 26, 2020

Jerry Weinkauf, 54, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home in Fargo. Jerry was born and raised in Fargo. He graduated from Fargo North High School where he played hockey. After high school, Jerry played fastpitch softball with his friends for many years. Jerry is survived by siblings, Doug, Becky, and Lori; and many...

Ennis Ivan Mastrud

Ennis Ivan Mastrud

Oct 25, 2020

Ennis Mastrud, 70, of Fargo, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, in Essentia Health, surrounded by family. Ennis Ivan Mastrud was born October 26, 1949, in Northwood, ND, to Conrad and Estella (Pladson) Mastrud. Ennis was the fifth of seven siblings. The family moved to Fargo from Hatton, ND, when he was a child. Ennis graduated from Fargo North...

Marvin Leonard Conant

Marvin Leonard Conant

Oct 25, 2020

Marvin's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/472295684 Marvin Leonard Conant was embraced by his loving Savior on October 25, 2020. He passed away at the age of 88 in his home at Eventide in Moorhead, MN. Marv was born on May 13, 1932, to Leonard and Anna (Waxler) Conant. Marv was raised and attended school in Mapleton, Pembina and Fargo...

Larry Metcalfe

Larry Metcalfe

Oct 23, 2020

Larry's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/479002956 Larry Lowell Metcalfe, son of William and Mary (DeMontenenay) Metcalfe was born on August 18, 1942 in Rolla ND. He was raised on the family farm north of Dunseith ND where he attended the local country school. He graduated from Dunseith High School in 1959. He went to Minot State College and received...

Gothard "Knute" Knutson

Gothard "Knute" Knutson

Oct 23, 2020

Knute's service can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/472274298 Gothard “Knute” Knutson passed away in his sleep at Sanford Hospice Center in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2020. Knute was born and raised in Pelican Rapids, MN, the oldest son of Gothard and Alma Knutson. Friends and family knew him as Knute but to older Pelican Rapids residents, he answered...

Sandra Kay Tronnes

Sandra Kay Tronnes

Oct 22, 2020

Sandra Kay Tronnes, 70, of Horace, ND, died peacefully in her home on October 22, 2020. Sandra was born on December 28, 1949 in Fargo, ND, and as a young child moved to Hickson, ND, and later to a farm by Wild Rice, ND. She was baptized and confirmed and was a Sunday School teacher at Hickson Lutheran Church. Sandra...

Butch Thompson

Butch Thompson

Oct 20, 2020

Butch Allen Thompson, 61, Fargo, North Dakota, lost his battle with Covid 19 on October 20, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo. Butch was born on June 11, 1959, to Percy and Margie (Kemmer) Thompson in Moorhead, MN, the youngest of nine children. He lived in Fargo until moving to Rochert, MN, in early 1960. He attended Bakkee School, then...

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