Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Jennifer Lynn Headland
Feb 19, 2019
Jennifer Headland, 56 of West Fargo, ND died Tuesday, February 19 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo after a 6 month battle with cancer. Jennifer was born March 16, 1962 to Jim and Zoe Headland in Fargo ND. She attended school in Fargo and graduated from Fargo South High School in 1980. Jennifer enjoyed spending time with her family, spoiling...
Robert Paul Smith
Feb 18, 2019
Robert Paul Smith (Bob), 80, of West Fargo, passed away on February 18, 2019, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo. He was born February 6, 1939, in Fargo, ND to Dr. Glenn and Doris Smith. His parents both graduated from NDSU and his father worked as a wheat breeder in the agronomy department and became Dean of Graduate School for many...
Esther Leola Gilbertson
Feb 18, 2019
Esther L. Gilbertson (nee Lerud) died February 18, 2019, in Fargo, North Dakota, peacefully and confident of her place in heaven. She was 92. She is predeceased by Harvey O. Gilbertson, her husband and partner in ministry for 63 years. She is survived by four children, Joanne Whiting (Russ Hilliard) of Portsmouth, NH; Carol Grimm (Terrence) of Scottsdale, AZ; Mark...
Winnifred Brown
Feb 18, 2019
Florence Anna Winnifred Brown (Winnie), age 102, passed away at Sanford Hospital on February 18, 2019 in Fargo, ND. Winnifred was born on July 27, 1916 in Minot, ND. to Hans and Bertha (Hogan) Goth. She was the second of eight children born to this union. Her father was a flour miller and they moved through-out North Dakota where he...
Phyllis Hummel
Feb 16, 2019
Phyllis Hummel was born on March 20, 1939. She passed away in Fargo, North Dakota on Saturday, February 16, 2019. A full obituary will be posted at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Taylor-Made Living Charity https://annecarlsen.org/services/taylor-made-living/ A private family service will be held at a later date.
Leroy James Janda
Feb 16, 2019
LeRoy J. Janda, Fargo, formerly of Waterville, MN, was crowned with eternal life, by the grace of God, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ on February 16, 2019. He died at Bethany Retirement Living on University in Fargo, ND. LeRoy James Janda was born to Emil and Christine (Schwartz) Janda on January 21, 1936 at home in Waterville, MN....
Victoria "Vickie" Lynn Volesky
Feb 15, 2019
A tremendous void was created in the hearts of many when Vickie Volesky passed peacefully from this world on Friday, February 15th, at Sanford Palliative Care, surrounded by her large and loving family. Vickie was born January 2, 1958 to Jack and Catherine Roper in Fargo, ND. She graduated from Shanley High School in 1976 and then went right to...
Judy Ann Ernst
Feb 15, 2019
Judy Ann (Scott) Ernst, 71, of Fargo, passed away February 15, 2019 at Sanford Palliative Care surrounded by family. Judy was born October 4, 1947, the second of 5 children born to G. Richard and Lorraine Scott in Fargo, ND. She grew up in Fargo, graduating from Central High School in 1965, later married and raised three children. Judy attended...
Kevin Brian Moriarty
Feb 14, 2019
Kevin Moriarty, 63, of Fargo, ND, died peacefully at home Thursday, February 14, 2019 in Fargo. Kevin Brian Moriarty was born July 30, 1955 in Council Bluffs, IA to Dr. Darwin and Doris (Degnan) Moriarty. Kevin was a man who lived life on his own terms. He was kind, loyal, and loved spending time with his friends. He was a...
Shirley Emma Kaseman
Feb 13, 2019
Shirley Emma (Bettenhausen) Kaseman, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in Fargo, surrounded by her family. Shirley was born Apr 4, 1934 on the Bettenhausen family farm near Wishek, ND. She had a large, loving family - eight brothers and eight sisters, all of who grew to adult hood. On July 4, 1954 Shirley married Marvin R....
Lyle James Hanson
Feb 12, 2019
Lyle James Hanson, 92, of Fargo, ND, passed away on February 12, 2019 at Bethany on 42nd. He was born to Ray and Hilda Hanson on May 24, 1926 in Westbury, Minnesota. Industriousness is the cornerstone of Lyle’s story. From a humble Depression-era beginning in rural Minnesota, Lyle learned the value of hard work and frugality. He attended a small...
Diane Jeanette Smith
Feb 12, 2019
Diane J. Smith, 75, Fargo, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Diane Jeanette Carlson was born on March 11, 1943 in Fargo to Almer and Lillian Carlson. In 1949 the family moved to a farm at Clifford, ND where Diane attended schools at Edendale #2, Mayville, and C-G High School in Galesburg, ND....
Bryan James Buckhouse
Feb 12, 2019
Bryan James Buckhouse was born October 6, 1965 in Minot, ND to Jim and Judy Buckhouse. He grew up with his siblings Tim (DeAnn) and Kim (James) in a military household full of adventure. Bryan settled in Fargo, ND in the late 90's and started a family. His daughter Tiffaney (Chad) Perkins resides in Perley, MN, just outside of Fargo....
Arlene Kathleen Boyum
Feb 12, 2019
Arlene K. (Mehl) Boyum, 88, passed away peacefully February 12, 2019 at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Arlene was born in Buxton, ND on April 27, 1930 to Arthur and Alice (Anderson) Mehl. She grew up in Buxton with her two siblings, Ellsworth and her twin sister, Geraldine. After high school Arlene attended Moorhead Sate Business College for 2 years while...
David Gordon Brant
Feb 11, 2019
Dr. David Brant, DDS, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2109, at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas with family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born in Fargo, ND, May 3, 1951. He attended Fargo Public Schools and graduated from South High in 1969. David excelled in high school sports earning several school letters...
Edna Alice Brothen
Feb 10, 2019
Edna Brothen, 96, Fargo died February 10, 2019 at Eventide Fargo. Edna Franz was the daughter of John and Pauline (Graf) Franz and was born December 3, 1922 in Napoleon, North Dakota. She grew up on the family farm outside of Napoleon and attended school in Napoleon. She was one of seven children that included four sisters and three brothers....
Marion (Mary) Jean Swenson
Feb 9, 2019
Marion (Mary) Jean Swenson, 85, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2019 at Rosewood on Broadway with family by her side. Mary was the third child born to Hjalmer and Evelyn Nelson on August 4, 1933 on the family farm near Oslo, MN. Mary attended country school and graduated from Oslo High school in 1951. She loved...
David Jerome Anderson
Jan 30, 2019
David Anderson, 73, beloved Father, Brother, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Eventide in Fargo. David Jerome Anderson entered this world on November 28, 1945 in Oakes, ND, born to Elmer and Viola (Meyer) Anderson. David graduated from North Sargent High School in 1963. He went on to college in Valley...
Avery Dean Baker
Jan 28, 2019
Avery Dean Baker passed away on January 28, 2019 on his 84th birthday at Eventide Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo, ND. He was born in 1935 in Mitchell SD to Avery & Eva (Burns) Baker. He graduated from Worthington, MN High School in 1952. From there, he continued his education at Augustana College and Florida State University where he received his...
Judith Helene Fritz
Jan 25, 2019
Judy Isaacson Fritz, 79, Fargo, ND, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019, at her home in Fargo. Judy was born October 17, 1939, to Mae and LeRoy McCallson in Hannaford, ND. After graduating from high school, Judy moved to Fargo and worked for JCPenney and WDAY. She married Donald Isaacson in 1960, and they welcomed twin sons, Jefrey and James,...
Jennifer Lynn Headland
Feb 19, 2019
Jennifer Headland, 56 of West Fargo, ND died Tuesday, February 19 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo after a 6 month battle with cancer. Jennifer was born March 16, 1962 to Jim and Zoe Headland in Fargo ND. She attended school in Fargo and graduated from Fargo South High School in 1980. Jennifer enjoyed spending time with her family, spoiling...
Robert Paul Smith
Feb 18, 2019
Robert Paul Smith (Bob), 80, of West Fargo, passed away on February 18, 2019, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo. He was born February 6, 1939, in Fargo, ND to Dr. Glenn and Doris Smith. His parents both graduated from NDSU and his father worked as a wheat breeder in the agronomy department and became Dean of Graduate School for many...
Esther Leola Gilbertson
Feb 18, 2019
Esther L. Gilbertson (nee Lerud) died February 18, 2019, in Fargo, North Dakota, peacefully and confident of her place in heaven. She was 92. She is predeceased by Harvey O. Gilbertson, her husband and partner in ministry for 63 years. She is survived by four children, Joanne Whiting (Russ Hilliard) of Portsmouth, NH; Carol Grimm (Terrence) of Scottsdale, AZ; Mark...
Winnifred Brown
Feb 18, 2019
Florence Anna Winnifred Brown (Winnie), age 102, passed away at Sanford Hospital on February 18, 2019 in Fargo, ND. Winnifred was born on July 27, 1916 in Minot, ND. to Hans and Bertha (Hogan) Goth. She was the second of eight children born to this union. Her father was a flour miller and they moved through-out North Dakota where he...
Phyllis Hummel
Feb 16, 2019
Phyllis Hummel was born on March 20, 1939. She passed away in Fargo, North Dakota on Saturday, February 16, 2019. A full obituary will be posted at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Taylor-Made Living Charity https://annecarlsen.org/services/taylor-made-living/ A private family service will be held at a later date.
Leroy James Janda
Feb 16, 2019
LeRoy J. Janda, Fargo, formerly of Waterville, MN, was crowned with eternal life, by the grace of God, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ on February 16, 2019. He died at Bethany Retirement Living on University in Fargo, ND. LeRoy James Janda was born to Emil and Christine (Schwartz) Janda on January 21, 1936 at home in Waterville, MN....
Victoria "Vickie" Lynn Volesky
Feb 15, 2019
A tremendous void was created in the hearts of many when Vickie Volesky passed peacefully from this world on Friday, February 15th, at Sanford Palliative Care, surrounded by her large and loving family. Vickie was born January 2, 1958 to Jack and Catherine Roper in Fargo, ND. She graduated from Shanley High School in 1976 and then went right to...
Judy Ann Ernst
Feb 15, 2019
Judy Ann (Scott) Ernst, 71, of Fargo, passed away February 15, 2019 at Sanford Palliative Care surrounded by family. Judy was born October 4, 1947, the second of 5 children born to G. Richard and Lorraine Scott in Fargo, ND. She grew up in Fargo, graduating from Central High School in 1965, later married and raised three children. Judy attended...
Kevin Brian Moriarty
Feb 14, 2019
Kevin Moriarty, 63, of Fargo, ND, died peacefully at home Thursday, February 14, 2019 in Fargo. Kevin Brian Moriarty was born July 30, 1955 in Council Bluffs, IA to Dr. Darwin and Doris (Degnan) Moriarty. Kevin was a man who lived life on his own terms. He was kind, loyal, and loved spending time with his friends. He was a...
Shirley Emma Kaseman
Feb 13, 2019
Shirley Emma (Bettenhausen) Kaseman, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in Fargo, surrounded by her family. Shirley was born Apr 4, 1934 on the Bettenhausen family farm near Wishek, ND. She had a large, loving family - eight brothers and eight sisters, all of who grew to adult hood. On July 4, 1954 Shirley married Marvin R....
Lyle James Hanson
Feb 12, 2019
Lyle James Hanson, 92, of Fargo, ND, passed away on February 12, 2019 at Bethany on 42nd. He was born to Ray and Hilda Hanson on May 24, 1926 in Westbury, Minnesota. Industriousness is the cornerstone of Lyle’s story. From a humble Depression-era beginning in rural Minnesota, Lyle learned the value of hard work and frugality. He attended a small...
Diane Jeanette Smith
Feb 12, 2019
Diane J. Smith, 75, Fargo, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Diane Jeanette Carlson was born on March 11, 1943 in Fargo to Almer and Lillian Carlson. In 1949 the family moved to a farm at Clifford, ND where Diane attended schools at Edendale #2, Mayville, and C-G High School in Galesburg, ND....
Bryan James Buckhouse
Feb 12, 2019
Bryan James Buckhouse was born October 6, 1965 in Minot, ND to Jim and Judy Buckhouse. He grew up with his siblings Tim (DeAnn) and Kim (James) in a military household full of adventure. Bryan settled in Fargo, ND in the late 90's and started a family. His daughter Tiffaney (Chad) Perkins resides in Perley, MN, just outside of Fargo....
Arlene Kathleen Boyum
Feb 12, 2019
Arlene K. (Mehl) Boyum, 88, passed away peacefully February 12, 2019 at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Arlene was born in Buxton, ND on April 27, 1930 to Arthur and Alice (Anderson) Mehl. She grew up in Buxton with her two siblings, Ellsworth and her twin sister, Geraldine. After high school Arlene attended Moorhead Sate Business College for 2 years while...
David Gordon Brant
Feb 11, 2019
Dr. David Brant, DDS, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2109, at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas with family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born in Fargo, ND, May 3, 1951. He attended Fargo Public Schools and graduated from South High in 1969. David excelled in high school sports earning several school letters...
Edna Alice Brothen
Feb 10, 2019
Edna Brothen, 96, Fargo died February 10, 2019 at Eventide Fargo. Edna Franz was the daughter of John and Pauline (Graf) Franz and was born December 3, 1922 in Napoleon, North Dakota. She grew up on the family farm outside of Napoleon and attended school in Napoleon. She was one of seven children that included four sisters and three brothers....
Marion (Mary) Jean Swenson
Feb 9, 2019
Marion (Mary) Jean Swenson, 85, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2019 at Rosewood on Broadway with family by her side. Mary was the third child born to Hjalmer and Evelyn Nelson on August 4, 1933 on the family farm near Oslo, MN. Mary attended country school and graduated from Oslo High school in 1951. She loved...
David Jerome Anderson
Jan 30, 2019
David Anderson, 73, beloved Father, Brother, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Eventide in Fargo. David Jerome Anderson entered this world on November 28, 1945 in Oakes, ND, born to Elmer and Viola (Meyer) Anderson. David graduated from North Sargent High School in 1963. He went on to college in Valley...
Avery Dean Baker
Jan 28, 2019
Avery Dean Baker passed away on January 28, 2019 on his 84th birthday at Eventide Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo, ND. He was born in 1935 in Mitchell SD to Avery & Eva (Burns) Baker. He graduated from Worthington, MN High School in 1952. From there, he continued his education at Augustana College and Florida State University where he received his...
Judith Helene Fritz
Jan 25, 2019
Judy Isaacson Fritz, 79, Fargo, ND, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019, at her home in Fargo. Judy was born October 17, 1939, to Mae and LeRoy McCallson in Hannaford, ND. After graduating from high school, Judy moved to Fargo and worked for JCPenney and WDAY. She married Donald Isaacson in 1960, and they welcomed twin sons, Jefrey and James,...
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