Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
James Masanobu Sugihara
Nov 12, 2019
James M. Sugihara, a longtime major administrator at North Dakota State University, died November 12th, 2019 at Bethany Homes. Over the course of a nearly half-century career in higher education, Dr. Sugihara compiled a distinguished record of achievements. Beginning in 1946 as an instructor of chemistry at the University of Utah, he progressed to the rank of professor. In 1964...
Atlaga Beganovic
Nov 12, 2019
Atlaga Beganovic, 68, died at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo on November 12, 2019. Atlaga Beganovic, 68, beloved father, died on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. He entered this world on October 9, 1951 in Jasenje, Bosnia, born to Hadzo and Penba Beganovic. Atlaga was a man of strong character who loved his family. When he...
Colby Lee Himmerich
Nov 11, 2019
Colby Himmerich, 56, of Fargo, ND was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Colby Lee Himmerich entered this world on October 13, 1963 in Deadwood, SD, born to Elmer and Marlene (Struck) Himmerich. He was the second generation in his family in...
Joseph James Gerszewski
Nov 10, 2019
Joseph James Gerszewski, age 74, of Fargo, ND, and formerly of Williston, ND, passed away Sunday November 10, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND. Joseph was born April 17, 1945 to Theodore (Ted) and Eugenia (Rogalla) Gerszewski in Grafton, ND. He grew up in Warsaw, ND, attended the Warsaw school, and graduated from Minto High School. He was...
Eleonore "Ellie" Radtke
Nov 10, 2019
Eleonore "Ellie" Radtke was born October 25, 1919 to Herman H. F. and Louise C. (Langemeier) Nieman in Perham, MN. She was their 13th child (nine survived early childhood) and was born at home on the farm during a major snowstorm. Ellie was baptized and confirmed in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Perham. Mr. Herbert Brase was her teacher through...
Bradley Edward Lee Phelps
Nov 9, 2019
Bradley Phelps, 63, died Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Sanford Broadway Medical Center.
Vera Ellen Cooper
Nov 9, 2019
Vera Ellen Cooper, 85, Eventide on Eighth Moorhead went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 9, 2019. Vera was born to parents John and Gladys (Clapp) Littler on August 24, 1934 in Cass Lake, MN. After graduating Bemidji High School, she flew to Anchorage, Alaska where she was joined in marriage to Carroll Cooper. They were married...
Camie Ann Heinrich
Nov 6, 2019
Camie Ann Heinrich, 56, Fargo, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Villa Maria in Fargo.
Sondra Paustian
Oct 30, 2019
After a life well lived, Sondra “Sandi” Marie (Waller) Paustian, 78, passed away on Wednesday October 30, 2019, at her home in Fargo. Sandi was born in Crookston, MN on July 20, 1941 to Howard and Gladys (Horge) Waller. Sandi was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston. Sandi grew up in Crookston with her sister Shirley and...
Dorothy "Dolly" Rowland Fisher
Oct 27, 2019
Dolly Fisher, truly beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, died surrounded by love on Sunday, at age 71, after a long battle with cancer. Dolly was an incredibly talented, brave, energetic, joyful, humble, and loving person always helping others in their time of need, always there to listen and give sage advice, always steadfast, loyal, and supportive. Her...
Duane Arlie Barnard
Oct 25, 2019
Duane Arlie Barnard, 90, died at Bethany Homes on October 25th, after a short battle with cancer. Born on August 21st, 1929 and raised in Fargo by parents Chester and Margaret Barnard, Duane had fond memories of adventures and fun with his ten siblings. After he served in the Air Force during the Korean war, Duane decided to raise his...
Brenda Joy Eid
Oct 25, 2019
Brenda Joy Eid was born on February 10, 1941, to Henry and Marjorie (Freeman) Cruz in Moorhead, MN. She grew up in Moorhead and graduated from Shanley High School in 1959. She attended North Dakota State University to study interior design and belonged to the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Brenda was united in marriage to Gerald Dale Eid in Chicago,...
Diane Maxine Nelson
Oct 21, 2019
Diane Maxine Skjonsby was born July 4, 1936 at St. Ansgar’s Hospital in Moorhead, MN to Joseph and Mildred Skjonsby. She grew up in Christine and graduated in 1954. She briefly attended North Dakota State College of Science, in Wahpeton, ND. Diane married Levoine “Swede” Nelson on June 22, 1957; later divorcing in 1987. Diane was proceeded in death by...
Sandy Hertel
Oct 21, 2019
Sandy McNair Hertel, 74, Fargo, joined her heavenly family and friends on Monday, October 21, 2019, lovingly surrounded by her family at the Roger Maris Cancer Center. Sandy was blessed by amazing care from the Palliative and Hospice care teams. Sandra Anne Hertel was born to John and Mary (McCannel) Gunkelman on July 23, 1945, in Vineland, New Jersey, where...
Janis K. Kristjanson
Oct 21, 2019
Janis “Jan” Kyle Kristjanson, age 63, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 after battling ALS for 3 years. Jan was born on September 18, 1956 in Grafton, ND to Hannes Kristjanson and Elizabeth (Elsie) Bjornson. When Jan was 9 months old, the family moved to Grand Forks, ND where Jan attended Viking Elementary and graduated from Red River High...
Donald Allen Peterson
Oct 20, 2019
Donald Peterson, 80, Fargo, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Bethany on 42nd. Don was born March 28, 1939 to Aurin and Amanda (Aamodt) Peterson in Rugby, ND. Don graduated from Rugby High School in 1957. He graduated from Minot State University in 1961 with a degree in Math Education. Don completed his master’s degree in 1966 from Central...
Craig Michael Ahmann
Oct 20, 2019
Craig Michael Ahmann, 34, passed away at his home in Fargo, ND on Sunday, October 20, 2019 surrounded by family after a 16 month battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer. He fought a courageous and brave battle. Instead of complaining about the hand he was dealt, he always strived to bring comfort to his family and friends. Craig was born in...
Bradley Joel Strand
Oct 19, 2019
Bradley Joel Strand, 59, of Fargo, ND ascended to Heaven on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from home of natural causes. Brad was born at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fargo, ND on May 16, 1960 to Milton and Darlene (Peterson) Strand of Fargo, ND. Brad attended school at Horace Mann Elementary, Ben Franklin Junior High, and graduated from Fargo North High School...
Nancy Eloise Olerud
Oct 18, 2019
Nancy Olerud, 75, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, October 18, 2019 at her home under the care of her loving husband, Art; son, Chris and wife Sheri; and dear friend, Rita Slator. Nancy Eloise Hinton entered this world on December 4, 1943 in Pottstown, PA, and was raised by her parents, Harold...
Cynthia Leigh Warburton
Oct 16, 2019
Cindy Warburton, 59, of West Fargo, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 surrounded by family. Cindy married Thomas Warburton in 1978. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren, play games, and thrifting. She is survived by her husband, Tom; 3 children, Erica (Kevin), Nicholas (Laura) and Chase (Justine); 6 grandchildren, Haley, Audra, James, Sophia, Jackson and Abigail; and her...
James Masanobu Sugihara
Nov 12, 2019
James M. Sugihara, a longtime major administrator at North Dakota State University, died November 12th, 2019 at Bethany Homes. Over the course of a nearly half-century career in higher education, Dr. Sugihara compiled a distinguished record of achievements. Beginning in 1946 as an instructor of chemistry at the University of Utah, he progressed to the rank of professor. In 1964...
Atlaga Beganovic
Nov 12, 2019
Atlaga Beganovic, 68, died at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo on November 12, 2019. Atlaga Beganovic, 68, beloved father, died on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. He entered this world on October 9, 1951 in Jasenje, Bosnia, born to Hadzo and Penba Beganovic. Atlaga was a man of strong character who loved his family. When he...
Colby Lee Himmerich
Nov 11, 2019
Colby Himmerich, 56, of Fargo, ND was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Colby Lee Himmerich entered this world on October 13, 1963 in Deadwood, SD, born to Elmer and Marlene (Struck) Himmerich. He was the second generation in his family in...
Joseph James Gerszewski
Nov 10, 2019
Joseph James Gerszewski, age 74, of Fargo, ND, and formerly of Williston, ND, passed away Sunday November 10, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND. Joseph was born April 17, 1945 to Theodore (Ted) and Eugenia (Rogalla) Gerszewski in Grafton, ND. He grew up in Warsaw, ND, attended the Warsaw school, and graduated from Minto High School. He was...
Eleonore "Ellie" Radtke
Nov 10, 2019
Eleonore "Ellie" Radtke was born October 25, 1919 to Herman H. F. and Louise C. (Langemeier) Nieman in Perham, MN. She was their 13th child (nine survived early childhood) and was born at home on the farm during a major snowstorm. Ellie was baptized and confirmed in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Perham. Mr. Herbert Brase was her teacher through...
Bradley Edward Lee Phelps
Nov 9, 2019
Bradley Phelps, 63, died Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Sanford Broadway Medical Center.
Vera Ellen Cooper
Nov 9, 2019
Vera Ellen Cooper, 85, Eventide on Eighth Moorhead went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 9, 2019. Vera was born to parents John and Gladys (Clapp) Littler on August 24, 1934 in Cass Lake, MN. After graduating Bemidji High School, she flew to Anchorage, Alaska where she was joined in marriage to Carroll Cooper. They were married...
Camie Ann Heinrich
Nov 6, 2019
Camie Ann Heinrich, 56, Fargo, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Villa Maria in Fargo.
Sondra Paustian
Oct 30, 2019
After a life well lived, Sondra “Sandi” Marie (Waller) Paustian, 78, passed away on Wednesday October 30, 2019, at her home in Fargo. Sandi was born in Crookston, MN on July 20, 1941 to Howard and Gladys (Horge) Waller. Sandi was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston. Sandi grew up in Crookston with her sister Shirley and...
Dorothy "Dolly" Rowland Fisher
Oct 27, 2019
Dolly Fisher, truly beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, died surrounded by love on Sunday, at age 71, after a long battle with cancer. Dolly was an incredibly talented, brave, energetic, joyful, humble, and loving person always helping others in their time of need, always there to listen and give sage advice, always steadfast, loyal, and supportive. Her...
Duane Arlie Barnard
Oct 25, 2019
Duane Arlie Barnard, 90, died at Bethany Homes on October 25th, after a short battle with cancer. Born on August 21st, 1929 and raised in Fargo by parents Chester and Margaret Barnard, Duane had fond memories of adventures and fun with his ten siblings. After he served in the Air Force during the Korean war, Duane decided to raise his...
Brenda Joy Eid
Oct 25, 2019
Brenda Joy Eid was born on February 10, 1941, to Henry and Marjorie (Freeman) Cruz in Moorhead, MN. She grew up in Moorhead and graduated from Shanley High School in 1959. She attended North Dakota State University to study interior design and belonged to the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Brenda was united in marriage to Gerald Dale Eid in Chicago,...
Diane Maxine Nelson
Oct 21, 2019
Diane Maxine Skjonsby was born July 4, 1936 at St. Ansgar’s Hospital in Moorhead, MN to Joseph and Mildred Skjonsby. She grew up in Christine and graduated in 1954. She briefly attended North Dakota State College of Science, in Wahpeton, ND. Diane married Levoine “Swede” Nelson on June 22, 1957; later divorcing in 1987. Diane was proceeded in death by...
Sandy Hertel
Oct 21, 2019
Sandy McNair Hertel, 74, Fargo, joined her heavenly family and friends on Monday, October 21, 2019, lovingly surrounded by her family at the Roger Maris Cancer Center. Sandy was blessed by amazing care from the Palliative and Hospice care teams. Sandra Anne Hertel was born to John and Mary (McCannel) Gunkelman on July 23, 1945, in Vineland, New Jersey, where...
Janis K. Kristjanson
Oct 21, 2019
Janis “Jan” Kyle Kristjanson, age 63, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 after battling ALS for 3 years. Jan was born on September 18, 1956 in Grafton, ND to Hannes Kristjanson and Elizabeth (Elsie) Bjornson. When Jan was 9 months old, the family moved to Grand Forks, ND where Jan attended Viking Elementary and graduated from Red River High...
Donald Allen Peterson
Oct 20, 2019
Donald Peterson, 80, Fargo, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Bethany on 42nd. Don was born March 28, 1939 to Aurin and Amanda (Aamodt) Peterson in Rugby, ND. Don graduated from Rugby High School in 1957. He graduated from Minot State University in 1961 with a degree in Math Education. Don completed his master’s degree in 1966 from Central...
Craig Michael Ahmann
Oct 20, 2019
Craig Michael Ahmann, 34, passed away at his home in Fargo, ND on Sunday, October 20, 2019 surrounded by family after a 16 month battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer. He fought a courageous and brave battle. Instead of complaining about the hand he was dealt, he always strived to bring comfort to his family and friends. Craig was born in...
Bradley Joel Strand
Oct 19, 2019
Bradley Joel Strand, 59, of Fargo, ND ascended to Heaven on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from home of natural causes. Brad was born at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fargo, ND on May 16, 1960 to Milton and Darlene (Peterson) Strand of Fargo, ND. Brad attended school at Horace Mann Elementary, Ben Franklin Junior High, and graduated from Fargo North High School...
Nancy Eloise Olerud
Oct 18, 2019
Nancy Olerud, 75, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, October 18, 2019 at her home under the care of her loving husband, Art; son, Chris and wife Sheri; and dear friend, Rita Slator. Nancy Eloise Hinton entered this world on December 4, 1943 in Pottstown, PA, and was raised by her parents, Harold...
Cynthia Leigh Warburton
Oct 16, 2019
Cindy Warburton, 59, of West Fargo, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 surrounded by family. Cindy married Thomas Warburton in 1978. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren, play games, and thrifting. She is survived by her husband, Tom; 3 children, Erica (Kevin), Nicholas (Laura) and Chase (Justine); 6 grandchildren, Haley, Audra, James, Sophia, Jackson and Abigail; and her...
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