Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Phoenix Chet Ellis
Feb 4, 2020
Phoenix Chet Ellis, 11, of Minot, ND passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Sanford Children's Hospital in Fargo, ND. Phoenix was an energetic, witty, thoughtful, and resilient kid with a magnetic personality. He had a passion for playing music, in particular the saxophone, geography, fortnite, and playing with his little sisters. His approach to life, even when diagnosed with...
Regina Louise Wettstein
Feb 4, 2020
Regina Wettstein, 68, Fargo, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in Villa Maria.
Vita Elaine Schulz
Feb 2, 2020
Vita Elaine, 80, of Fargo, ND died Sunday, February 2, 2020 at home under the care of hospice. Vita Tousley was born March 13, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN to Richard and Vita (Anderson) Tousley. She attended area schools and after graduating from high school, she moved to Fargo, ND. She met her husband, Loren Schulz, and they were married May...
Lawrence Joseph Bernhardt
Feb 2, 2020
Lawrence (Larry) Joseph Bernhardt, 72 of Fargo, ND passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, after suffering a stroke on January 26. A visitation will be held at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home in Fargo on Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 5pm-7pm with a Prayer Service at 6pm. Funeral services will be held...
Leona Steinhaus
Jan 30, 2020
Leona Steinhaus, 82, Fargo, passed away Thursday, January 30, in Bethany on University. No services are planned for this time.
Steven Thomas Boyson
Jan 28, 2020
Steven Boyson, 71, of Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at his home in Fargo.
Jane Marie Vanyo
Jan 27, 2020
Jane Marie Vanyo was born on April 21, 1962, in Fargo, ND. She passed away Monday, January 27, 2020, in Fargo, at the age of 57. Jane grew up as an elite gymnast, champion diver, and was also a beautiful, elegant dancer. Jane studied on scholarship with the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in New York City. Jane then traveled and...
Joyce Dellerise Stave
Jan 27, 2020
Joyce Dellerise Stave was born June 17, 1935 to Nels and Violet Flom in Osnabrock Township near Langdon, North Dakota. She spent her childhood years on the family farm, attending Osnabrock Township schools through her sophomore year. Her family then moved to Fargo, North Dakota, where she spent her junior and senior years at Oak Grove Lutheran High School in...
Wesley Gordon Gunhammer Jr.
Jan 27, 2020
Wes Gunhammer, Jr., 30, of Fargo, ND, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 27, 2020 in Fargo. Wesley Gordon Gunhammer, Jr. entered this world on January 31, 1989 in Sioux Falls, SD, son of Wesley Gunhammer, Sr. and Anna Kane. He grew up in Sioux Falls but later found his home in Fargo, ND. Wes had many loves in life...
Hugh Courtland Colvin
Jan 27, 2020
Hugh Courtland Colvin was born during a blizzard on December 10, 1947 at Oakes, ND to Clyde and Izetta Colvin. Clyde put Izetta on the train from Cogswell to Oakes two days before she went into labor because he was worried he wouldn’t be able to get her to the hospital in time. Hugh grew up in Cogswell with his...
Joann Mae Schulz
Jan 26, 2020
JoAnn Mae Evanson was born on July 7, 1933 in Hatton, ND to Iver and Helen Evanson. They moved to Fargo, ND in 1940, where she attended school and graduated from Central High School. She was married to Carl Schulz and they had four children. JoAnn worked many jobs including J.C. Penney, C&C Market, Northern Freight Sales, Steiger Tractor and...
Doris Lena Martha Speral
Jan 26, 2020
Doris Speral, 95, of Fargo, ND, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo. Doris Lena Martha Rossow entered this world on November 11, 1924 in Hankinson, ND, born to Julius and Bertha (Witt) Rossow. She grew up on the family farm and often entertained us with stories of life...
Roland Wayne Kerr
Jan 26, 2020
On Sunday, January 26, 2020, Roland Wayne Kerr (71) of Fargo, North Dakota succumbed to cancer after more than 6 months of bonus days beyond the dire prediction of his oncologist a year ago. Throughout his life and including his final days, Roland basked in the moments where he was able to make those around him laugh – whether it...
Grace Ann Haakenstad
Jan 22, 2020
Grace Ann Mathew Haakenstad, a woman of many talents and accomplishments, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the age of 91. Grace was born in 1928 to Ralph and Cecilia Mathew, who farmed outside of Barnesville, MN. She attended school in Barnesville and at NDAC, where she met Dale Haakenstad. Dale, an actuarial student, was impressed with the...
Norma Lois Pherson
Jan 21, 2020
Norma Lois Pherson, 90, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Eventide on Eighth in Moorhead, MN, surrounded by loved ones. Norma was born to Herbert and Laura (Clark) Kay on June 27, 1929, in Bottineau, ND. Norma grew up in Russell, ND, until her family moved to Fargo when she was 13-years-old. She completed high...
Brandon Joel Lizotte
Jan 20, 2020
Brandon Lizotte, 43, of Fargo, ND, died Monday, January 20, 2020 at Sanford Health Palliative Care in Fargo.
Vernie Leslie Nelson
Jan 20, 2020
Vernie Nelson of Lengby, Minnesota passed away following surgery in Fargo, ND on Jan. 20, 2020. Vernie was born in Lengby on February 24, 1935 in the family log cabin. She loved the farm and she and her sister Colly enjoyed their childhood among their beloved animals. Vernie had a passion for music and enjoyed her piano and accordion. Vernie...
Carol Marie Holtz
Jan 20, 2020
Carol Holtz, 74, of Fargo, ND passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Villa Maria, Fargo, ND. Carol is survived by her soul mate Terry Shiek; sons Marty (Schondra) Kassahn of Cross Lake MN and Matt (Jenny) Andel of Fargo ND; two sisters, Linda Gibson of Fargo, ND and Lynette Andel of Fargo, ND; five brothers, R.E (Carolyn) Holtz of...
Avis Serene Gustafson
Jan 19, 2020
Avis Serene Gustafson passed from this world in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Eventide in Fargo, less than a week after reaching her 98th birthday. Avis was born on the family farm near Elie, Manitoba on January 14, 1922, to August and Barbara (Pederson) Gustafson. She was the second youngest of seventeen children. The family...
Linda Clare Bjone
Jan 19, 2020
Linda C. Bjone, 72, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. A full obituary will be posted.
Phoenix Chet Ellis
Feb 4, 2020
Phoenix Chet Ellis, 11, of Minot, ND passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Sanford Children's Hospital in Fargo, ND. Phoenix was an energetic, witty, thoughtful, and resilient kid with a magnetic personality. He had a passion for playing music, in particular the saxophone, geography, fortnite, and playing with his little sisters. His approach to life, even when diagnosed with...
Regina Louise Wettstein
Feb 4, 2020
Regina Wettstein, 68, Fargo, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in Villa Maria.
Vita Elaine Schulz
Feb 2, 2020
Vita Elaine, 80, of Fargo, ND died Sunday, February 2, 2020 at home under the care of hospice. Vita Tousley was born March 13, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN to Richard and Vita (Anderson) Tousley. She attended area schools and after graduating from high school, she moved to Fargo, ND. She met her husband, Loren Schulz, and they were married May...
Lawrence Joseph Bernhardt
Feb 2, 2020
Lawrence (Larry) Joseph Bernhardt, 72 of Fargo, ND passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, after suffering a stroke on January 26. A visitation will be held at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home in Fargo on Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 5pm-7pm with a Prayer Service at 6pm. Funeral services will be held...
Leona Steinhaus
Jan 30, 2020
Leona Steinhaus, 82, Fargo, passed away Thursday, January 30, in Bethany on University. No services are planned for this time.
Steven Thomas Boyson
Jan 28, 2020
Steven Boyson, 71, of Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at his home in Fargo.
Jane Marie Vanyo
Jan 27, 2020
Jane Marie Vanyo was born on April 21, 1962, in Fargo, ND. She passed away Monday, January 27, 2020, in Fargo, at the age of 57. Jane grew up as an elite gymnast, champion diver, and was also a beautiful, elegant dancer. Jane studied on scholarship with the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in New York City. Jane then traveled and...
Joyce Dellerise Stave
Jan 27, 2020
Joyce Dellerise Stave was born June 17, 1935 to Nels and Violet Flom in Osnabrock Township near Langdon, North Dakota. She spent her childhood years on the family farm, attending Osnabrock Township schools through her sophomore year. Her family then moved to Fargo, North Dakota, where she spent her junior and senior years at Oak Grove Lutheran High School in...
Wesley Gordon Gunhammer Jr.
Jan 27, 2020
Wes Gunhammer, Jr., 30, of Fargo, ND, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 27, 2020 in Fargo. Wesley Gordon Gunhammer, Jr. entered this world on January 31, 1989 in Sioux Falls, SD, son of Wesley Gunhammer, Sr. and Anna Kane. He grew up in Sioux Falls but later found his home in Fargo, ND. Wes had many loves in life...
Hugh Courtland Colvin
Jan 27, 2020
Hugh Courtland Colvin was born during a blizzard on December 10, 1947 at Oakes, ND to Clyde and Izetta Colvin. Clyde put Izetta on the train from Cogswell to Oakes two days before she went into labor because he was worried he wouldn’t be able to get her to the hospital in time. Hugh grew up in Cogswell with his...
Joann Mae Schulz
Jan 26, 2020
JoAnn Mae Evanson was born on July 7, 1933 in Hatton, ND to Iver and Helen Evanson. They moved to Fargo, ND in 1940, where she attended school and graduated from Central High School. She was married to Carl Schulz and they had four children. JoAnn worked many jobs including J.C. Penney, C&C Market, Northern Freight Sales, Steiger Tractor and...
Doris Lena Martha Speral
Jan 26, 2020
Doris Speral, 95, of Fargo, ND, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo. Doris Lena Martha Rossow entered this world on November 11, 1924 in Hankinson, ND, born to Julius and Bertha (Witt) Rossow. She grew up on the family farm and often entertained us with stories of life...
Roland Wayne Kerr
Jan 26, 2020
On Sunday, January 26, 2020, Roland Wayne Kerr (71) of Fargo, North Dakota succumbed to cancer after more than 6 months of bonus days beyond the dire prediction of his oncologist a year ago. Throughout his life and including his final days, Roland basked in the moments where he was able to make those around him laugh – whether it...
Grace Ann Haakenstad
Jan 22, 2020
Grace Ann Mathew Haakenstad, a woman of many talents and accomplishments, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the age of 91. Grace was born in 1928 to Ralph and Cecilia Mathew, who farmed outside of Barnesville, MN. She attended school in Barnesville and at NDAC, where she met Dale Haakenstad. Dale, an actuarial student, was impressed with the...
Norma Lois Pherson
Jan 21, 2020
Norma Lois Pherson, 90, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Eventide on Eighth in Moorhead, MN, surrounded by loved ones. Norma was born to Herbert and Laura (Clark) Kay on June 27, 1929, in Bottineau, ND. Norma grew up in Russell, ND, until her family moved to Fargo when she was 13-years-old. She completed high...
Brandon Joel Lizotte
Jan 20, 2020
Brandon Lizotte, 43, of Fargo, ND, died Monday, January 20, 2020 at Sanford Health Palliative Care in Fargo.
Vernie Leslie Nelson
Jan 20, 2020
Vernie Nelson of Lengby, Minnesota passed away following surgery in Fargo, ND on Jan. 20, 2020. Vernie was born in Lengby on February 24, 1935 in the family log cabin. She loved the farm and she and her sister Colly enjoyed their childhood among their beloved animals. Vernie had a passion for music and enjoyed her piano and accordion. Vernie...
Carol Marie Holtz
Jan 20, 2020
Carol Holtz, 74, of Fargo, ND passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Villa Maria, Fargo, ND. Carol is survived by her soul mate Terry Shiek; sons Marty (Schondra) Kassahn of Cross Lake MN and Matt (Jenny) Andel of Fargo ND; two sisters, Linda Gibson of Fargo, ND and Lynette Andel of Fargo, ND; five brothers, R.E (Carolyn) Holtz of...
Avis Serene Gustafson
Jan 19, 2020
Avis Serene Gustafson passed from this world in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Eventide in Fargo, less than a week after reaching her 98th birthday. Avis was born on the family farm near Elie, Manitoba on January 14, 1922, to August and Barbara (Pederson) Gustafson. She was the second youngest of seventeen children. The family...
Linda Clare Bjone
Jan 19, 2020
Linda C. Bjone, 72, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. A full obituary will be posted.
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