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Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home

Roger Jerry Leonhardt

Roger Jerry Leonhardt

Jan 7, 2019

Pastor Roger Leonhardt, a longtime resident of Devils Lake, North Dakota died early Monday morning January 7th at Bethany Homes on University, surrounded by his loving family. Roger was 79 years old. Roger Jerry Leonhardt was born on August 1st to Oscar and Louise (Hofsass) Leonhardt in Providence, Rhode Island, the youngest of two sons. Roger grew up and attended...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Bernice Heisler

Jacqueline "Jackie" Bernice Heisler

Jan 5, 2019

Jacqueline Bernice “Jackie” Heisler, 65, of Lake Park, formerly of Moorhead, Minnesota, passed away at Sunny Side Care Center on Saturday, January 5, 2019, surrounded by her loving children. Jackie was born in Fargo, ND on November 9, 1953, the daughter of Marcellin and Hazel Brunette. She grew up and graduated school in Kindred and went on to earn her...

Esther L. Lake

Esther L. Lake

Jan 2, 2019

Esther was born and raised on a farm in the Felton, MN area. At the age of 14, Esther and her twin brother, Lester, moved to a boarding house in Moorhead in order to attend Moorhead High School. After graduation, Esther attended Interstate Business College eventually becoming a telephone operator at Fairmont Creamery. She met and married LaVerne Kjonaas, brother...

Hallie Mae Anderson

Hallie Mae Anderson

Dec 31, 2018

Hallie Mae (Vik) Anderson was born to Reuben G. and Hallie H. (Sharkey) Vik on December 20, 1934 at Clarkfield, MN. She passed from this earth into the arms of her Lord on December 31, 2018 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. She was 84 years young. Hallie was baptized and confirmed by Pastor Akre at Clarkfield Lutheran Church...

Maurice Dean Lykke

Maurice Dean Lykke

Dec 30, 2018

Maurice Dean Lykke was born November 4th, 1925 in Elk Horn, Iowa to Martha Hansen Lykke and Carl Lykke. Maury shared his parents with sisters Honor, and Joanne. He grew up in Elk Horn and on November 17, 1942, Maury enlisted into the United States Navy. He served on the USS Elden and received honorable discharge on January 26, 1946....

Lars Maxwell Strummer Tuel

Lars Maxwell Strummer Tuel

Dec 30, 2018

Lars Maxwell Strummer Tuel died December 30, 2018 at Essentia Health. A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts. Lars is survived by his parents, Derek and Katie, Wolverton, MN; four brothers, Felix, Kash, Jude and Ollie; one sister, Sage; grandparents; aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.

Donald Henry Ommodt

Donald Henry Ommodt

Dec 27, 2018

Donald Ommodt, age 87, passed away on December 27, 2018 at Bethany under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Donald “Don” Henry Ommodt was born the only child of Henry and Mabel (Kvidt) Ommodt on July 7, 1931 in Flom, MN. He grew up in Flom and attended Waubun High School and then later Twin Valley High...

Donelle Jean Langness

Donelle Jean Langness

Dec 24, 2018

Donelle Langness, 65, of Fargo, ND, died Monday, December 24, 2018 at her home in Fargo. Donelle Jean Langness was born on September 5, 1953 in New Rockford, ND to Dale and Verda Mangin. Later in her childhood her family moved to West Fargo where she helped her family run the laundromat that her parents had bought. She graduated in...

Herman Novak

Herman Novak

Dec 22, 2018

Herman Novak passed on December 22, 2018 peacefully in his home, with family beside him, after an epic 3 year battle with cancer. This beloved man is survived by his wife Pat, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary last October; daughter, Heather Novak-Peterson and husband Doug Peterson with their daughters, Azia and Zoe; and their son, Todd Novak and wife Annie...

Jill Allison Rudolph

Jill Allison Rudolph

Dec 20, 2018

Jill (Casler) Rudolph, 52, passed away December 20, 2018 in her home. Jill was born March 4, 1966 to Wally and Donna Casler amidst the worst blizzard in North Dakota history. While snow drifted to over 20 feet and 125,00 head of livestock perished, Jill entered into this world with her blazing red hair. Born in raised in Fargo, ND,...

Lorraine Yvonne Kidd

Lorraine Yvonne Kidd

Dec 20, 2018

Lorraine Kidd, 91, Fargo died December 20, 2018 at Eventide Nursing Home, Moorhead. Lorraine Simpson was born on April 16, 1927 to Walter and Stella (Hjelter) Simpson in Fargo. She attended school in Fargo. She worked at The Forum for 30 years. Lorraine married Robert Kidd in 1958. They lived in Moorhead. Lorraine was a loving daughter, sister, wife and...

Clarice Yvonne Kegel

Clarice Yvonne Kegel

Dec 19, 2018

Clarice Yvonne (Habedank) Kegel was born at Bowdoin, MT on August 30, 1924 to Otto Fredrick and Bertha (Thompson) Habedank. She was the youngest of five children. Clarice attended elementary school at Bowdoin Grade School. Her family later moved to Malta, MT, and she graduated Salutatorian of her 1941 Malta High School class. Upon graduation, she attended Northern Montana College...

Joan Ione Klemetson

Joan Ione Klemetson

Dec 11, 2018

Joan Ione Klemetson, 83, passed away Tuesday, December 11, at Lilac Homes in Moorhead, Minnesota. Joan was born in Hope, North Dakota on September 12, 1935 to Victor and Louise (Scharske) Wennerstrom. She grew up on the family farm near Hope along with her five sisters and two brothers, providing an active childhood she greatly enjoyed. Upon graduating from Colgate...

Dean Walter Corwin

Dean Walter Corwin

Dec 10, 2018

Dean Corwin, 69, West Fargo, died Monday, December 10 at Eventide Sheyenne Crossings. No local services are planned. A full obituary will be posted soon.

Yvonne Overbye Doyle

Yvonne Overbye Doyle

Dec 7, 2018

Yvonne Overby Doyle, age 88, of Fargo ND died peacefully December 7, 2018 at Eventide Senior Living Center under the care of Eventide and Ethos Hospice. Yvonne was born in Northfield, MN on March 29, 1930 to Thorleif and Alice Overby and was the eldest of 4 children. Yvonne graduated from Northfield High School and continued her education at St....

Dolores Jean Bullis

Dolores Jean Bullis

Dec 6, 2018

Dolores Jean (Fuhrman) Bullis, age 90, of Fargo, ND, died peacefully on December 6, 2018 at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Dolores was born in Bismarck, ND on July 14, 1928 to Theodore & Eva (Brose) Fuhrman. Eva died shortly after giving birth and Marie Unruh became her beloved mother in the fall...

Janis Marie Qualey

Janis Marie Qualey

Dec 4, 2018

Janis M. Qualey, 76, Fargo died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Villa Maria, Fargo.

Shirley Joanne (Neset) Michelson

Shirley Joanne (Neset) Michelson

Dec 1, 2018

Shirley Joanne (Neset) Michelson passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Bethany on University in Fargo, ND where she had been residing. Shirley was born January 9, 1929 at Wellsburg, ND to Clara (Hanson) and Odin Neset. She graduated from Harvey High School in 1946 and from Minot State College in 1949. Shirley taught high school at Leeds, ND...

Gyle Herman Peterson

Gyle Herman Peterson

Dec 1, 2018

Gyle Herman Peterson, 64, Fargo, died Saturday, December 1, in Sanford Medical Center. Gyle was born August, 31, 1954 in Fargo, ND to Lyle M. and Shirley D. (Peterson) Peterson. He was born with Muscular Dystrophy and wasn’t expected to live to be a teenager. He was home schooled through the 8th grade, but he continued to learn new things....

Yvonne Marie Johs

Yvonne Marie Johs

Nov 29, 2018

Yvonne “Vonnie” Johs, age 70, of Fargo, ND, died on November 29, 2018, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo. A private prayer service will be held for family and close friends. Yvonne Marie Trnka was born May 5, 1948, to Marvin and Cecelia (Chromy) Trnka of Mahnomen, MN. Yvonne graduated from Mahnomen High School, and went on to earn degrees for...

Roger Jerry Leonhardt

Roger Jerry Leonhardt

Jan 7, 2019

Pastor Roger Leonhardt, a longtime resident of Devils Lake, North Dakota died early Monday morning January 7th at Bethany Homes on University, surrounded by his loving family. Roger was 79 years old. Roger Jerry Leonhardt was born on August 1st to Oscar and Louise (Hofsass) Leonhardt in Providence, Rhode Island, the youngest of two sons. Roger grew up and attended...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Bernice Heisler

Jacqueline "Jackie" Bernice Heisler

Jan 5, 2019

Jacqueline Bernice “Jackie” Heisler, 65, of Lake Park, formerly of Moorhead, Minnesota, passed away at Sunny Side Care Center on Saturday, January 5, 2019, surrounded by her loving children. Jackie was born in Fargo, ND on November 9, 1953, the daughter of Marcellin and Hazel Brunette. She grew up and graduated school in Kindred and went on to earn her...

Esther L. Lake

Esther L. Lake

Jan 2, 2019

Esther was born and raised on a farm in the Felton, MN area. At the age of 14, Esther and her twin brother, Lester, moved to a boarding house in Moorhead in order to attend Moorhead High School. After graduation, Esther attended Interstate Business College eventually becoming a telephone operator at Fairmont Creamery. She met and married LaVerne Kjonaas, brother...

Hallie Mae Anderson

Hallie Mae Anderson

Dec 31, 2018

Hallie Mae (Vik) Anderson was born to Reuben G. and Hallie H. (Sharkey) Vik on December 20, 1934 at Clarkfield, MN. She passed from this earth into the arms of her Lord on December 31, 2018 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. She was 84 years young. Hallie was baptized and confirmed by Pastor Akre at Clarkfield Lutheran Church...

Maurice Dean Lykke

Maurice Dean Lykke

Dec 30, 2018

Maurice Dean Lykke was born November 4th, 1925 in Elk Horn, Iowa to Martha Hansen Lykke and Carl Lykke. Maury shared his parents with sisters Honor, and Joanne. He grew up in Elk Horn and on November 17, 1942, Maury enlisted into the United States Navy. He served on the USS Elden and received honorable discharge on January 26, 1946....

Lars Maxwell Strummer Tuel

Lars Maxwell Strummer Tuel

Dec 30, 2018

Lars Maxwell Strummer Tuel died December 30, 2018 at Essentia Health. A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts. Lars is survived by his parents, Derek and Katie, Wolverton, MN; four brothers, Felix, Kash, Jude and Ollie; one sister, Sage; grandparents; aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.

Donald Henry Ommodt

Donald Henry Ommodt

Dec 27, 2018

Donald Ommodt, age 87, passed away on December 27, 2018 at Bethany under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Donald “Don” Henry Ommodt was born the only child of Henry and Mabel (Kvidt) Ommodt on July 7, 1931 in Flom, MN. He grew up in Flom and attended Waubun High School and then later Twin Valley High...

Donelle Jean Langness

Donelle Jean Langness

Dec 24, 2018

Donelle Langness, 65, of Fargo, ND, died Monday, December 24, 2018 at her home in Fargo. Donelle Jean Langness was born on September 5, 1953 in New Rockford, ND to Dale and Verda Mangin. Later in her childhood her family moved to West Fargo where she helped her family run the laundromat that her parents had bought. She graduated in...

Herman Novak

Herman Novak

Dec 22, 2018

Herman Novak passed on December 22, 2018 peacefully in his home, with family beside him, after an epic 3 year battle with cancer. This beloved man is survived by his wife Pat, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary last October; daughter, Heather Novak-Peterson and husband Doug Peterson with their daughters, Azia and Zoe; and their son, Todd Novak and wife Annie...

Jill Allison Rudolph

Jill Allison Rudolph

Dec 20, 2018

Jill (Casler) Rudolph, 52, passed away December 20, 2018 in her home. Jill was born March 4, 1966 to Wally and Donna Casler amidst the worst blizzard in North Dakota history. While snow drifted to over 20 feet and 125,00 head of livestock perished, Jill entered into this world with her blazing red hair. Born in raised in Fargo, ND,...

Lorraine Yvonne Kidd

Lorraine Yvonne Kidd

Dec 20, 2018

Lorraine Kidd, 91, Fargo died December 20, 2018 at Eventide Nursing Home, Moorhead. Lorraine Simpson was born on April 16, 1927 to Walter and Stella (Hjelter) Simpson in Fargo. She attended school in Fargo. She worked at The Forum for 30 years. Lorraine married Robert Kidd in 1958. They lived in Moorhead. Lorraine was a loving daughter, sister, wife and...

Clarice Yvonne Kegel

Clarice Yvonne Kegel

Dec 19, 2018

Clarice Yvonne (Habedank) Kegel was born at Bowdoin, MT on August 30, 1924 to Otto Fredrick and Bertha (Thompson) Habedank. She was the youngest of five children. Clarice attended elementary school at Bowdoin Grade School. Her family later moved to Malta, MT, and she graduated Salutatorian of her 1941 Malta High School class. Upon graduation, she attended Northern Montana College...

Joan Ione Klemetson

Joan Ione Klemetson

Dec 11, 2018

Joan Ione Klemetson, 83, passed away Tuesday, December 11, at Lilac Homes in Moorhead, Minnesota. Joan was born in Hope, North Dakota on September 12, 1935 to Victor and Louise (Scharske) Wennerstrom. She grew up on the family farm near Hope along with her five sisters and two brothers, providing an active childhood she greatly enjoyed. Upon graduating from Colgate...

Dean Walter Corwin

Dean Walter Corwin

Dec 10, 2018

Dean Corwin, 69, West Fargo, died Monday, December 10 at Eventide Sheyenne Crossings. No local services are planned. A full obituary will be posted soon.

Yvonne Overbye Doyle

Yvonne Overbye Doyle

Dec 7, 2018

Yvonne Overby Doyle, age 88, of Fargo ND died peacefully December 7, 2018 at Eventide Senior Living Center under the care of Eventide and Ethos Hospice. Yvonne was born in Northfield, MN on March 29, 1930 to Thorleif and Alice Overby and was the eldest of 4 children. Yvonne graduated from Northfield High School and continued her education at St....

Dolores Jean Bullis

Dolores Jean Bullis

Dec 6, 2018

Dolores Jean (Fuhrman) Bullis, age 90, of Fargo, ND, died peacefully on December 6, 2018 at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Dolores was born in Bismarck, ND on July 14, 1928 to Theodore & Eva (Brose) Fuhrman. Eva died shortly after giving birth and Marie Unruh became her beloved mother in the fall...

Janis Marie Qualey

Janis Marie Qualey

Dec 4, 2018

Janis M. Qualey, 76, Fargo died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Villa Maria, Fargo.

Shirley Joanne (Neset) Michelson

Shirley Joanne (Neset) Michelson

Dec 1, 2018

Shirley Joanne (Neset) Michelson passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Bethany on University in Fargo, ND where she had been residing. Shirley was born January 9, 1929 at Wellsburg, ND to Clara (Hanson) and Odin Neset. She graduated from Harvey High School in 1946 and from Minot State College in 1949. Shirley taught high school at Leeds, ND...

Gyle Herman Peterson

Gyle Herman Peterson

Dec 1, 2018

Gyle Herman Peterson, 64, Fargo, died Saturday, December 1, in Sanford Medical Center. Gyle was born August, 31, 1954 in Fargo, ND to Lyle M. and Shirley D. (Peterson) Peterson. He was born with Muscular Dystrophy and wasn’t expected to live to be a teenager. He was home schooled through the 8th grade, but he continued to learn new things....

Yvonne Marie Johs

Yvonne Marie Johs

Nov 29, 2018

Yvonne “Vonnie” Johs, age 70, of Fargo, ND, died on November 29, 2018, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo. A private prayer service will be held for family and close friends. Yvonne Marie Trnka was born May 5, 1948, to Marvin and Cecelia (Chromy) Trnka of Mahnomen, MN. Yvonne graduated from Mahnomen High School, and went on to earn degrees for...

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