Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Sharalyn Lee King
Feb 28, 2019
Heaven rejoiced on February 28th, when Sharalyn (Bostic, Neumann) King joined an army of angels. She was 78 years old. Sharry was born the daughter of Lloyd (Charlie) Bostic and Lois Bostic (Huemoller) in Pipestone, Minnesota in August 1940. She is survived by her significant other, Jeff Lackey; daughters, Lois (Mark Gode) Baker, Kathy Neumann-Cieslak (Patrick Tanaka), and Kristi Adami;...
Steve Blenkush
Feb 27, 2019
Steve Blenkush, 63, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Essentia Health in Fargo. Stephen Paul Blenkush was born on July 24, 1955 to Paul and June (Bechtold) Blenkush in Fargo, ND. Steve was a graduate of Fargo South High and a familiar face to his customers during his many years with Mini Mart and Loaf...
Richard Marvin Ness
Feb 25, 2019
Richard Ness, 90, Fargo, died Feb 25, 2019. Richard Marvin Ness was born May 31, 1928 to Oscar and Annie Ness. He was born and raised on a farm near Hatton, ND. He was united in marriage to Verona Ostlie in Hatton on July 15, 1948. Richard joined the Air Force, so their first years were spent in Beloxi, MS,...
Evelyn Leanor Zelenak
Feb 22, 2019
**DUE TO WEATHER, EVELYN'S SERVICE HAS BEEN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY** Evelyn Lenore Zelenak, daughter of John and Evelyn Strand, was born on October 13, 1922 at the farmstead in Abercrombie, ND. She was the fourth child in this family and was the last surviving member. Her siblings were Maurene Gibson, John Strand, Elder Strand, Jean Paczkowski and Raymond Strand. She moved...
Robert "Bob" William Carson Sr.
Feb 20, 2019
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) William Carson Sr. on Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 at Farmstead Estates Assisted Living. Bob was 93. While residing there the past two years, he was able to experience many fun excursions and make new friends. He celebrated each day with a smile, a kind heart and a thank...
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, 2019, 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 in...
Sharalyn Lee King
Feb 28, 2019
Heaven rejoiced on February 28th, when Sharalyn (Bostic, Neumann) King joined an army of angels. She was 78 years old. Sharry was born the daughter of Lloyd (Charlie) Bostic and Lois Bostic (Huemoller) in Pipestone, Minnesota in August 1940. She is survived by her significant other, Jeff Lackey; daughters, Lois (Mark Gode) Baker, Kathy Neumann-Cieslak (Patrick Tanaka), and Kristi Adami;...
Steve Blenkush
Feb 27, 2019
Steve Blenkush, 63, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Essentia Health in Fargo. Stephen Paul Blenkush was born on July 24, 1955 to Paul and June (Bechtold) Blenkush in Fargo, ND. Steve was a graduate of Fargo South High and a familiar face to his customers during his many years with Mini Mart and Loaf...
Richard Marvin Ness
Feb 25, 2019
Richard Ness, 90, Fargo, died Feb 25, 2019. Richard Marvin Ness was born May 31, 1928 to Oscar and Annie Ness. He was born and raised on a farm near Hatton, ND. He was united in marriage to Verona Ostlie in Hatton on July 15, 1948. Richard joined the Air Force, so their first years were spent in Beloxi, MS,...
Evelyn Leanor Zelenak
Feb 22, 2019
**DUE TO WEATHER, EVELYN'S SERVICE HAS BEEN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY** Evelyn Lenore Zelenak, daughter of John and Evelyn Strand, was born on October 13, 1922 at the farmstead in Abercrombie, ND. She was the fourth child in this family and was the last surviving member. Her siblings were Maurene Gibson, John Strand, Elder Strand, Jean Paczkowski and Raymond Strand. She moved...
Robert "Bob" William Carson Sr.
Feb 20, 2019
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) William Carson Sr. on Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 at Farmstead Estates Assisted Living. Bob was 93. While residing there the past two years, he was able to experience many fun excursions and make new friends. He celebrated each day with a smile, a kind heart and a thank...
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, 2019, 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 in...
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