Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Virginia Mason
Oct 5, 2025
Virginia Mason, 73, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Saint Catherine's North in Fargo. After courageously surviving pancreatic cancer, she was later diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), which ultimately ended her life.
Virginia was born on March 19, 1952, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Harold and Esther Gill. She grew up on the family...
James Bjorge
Sep 29, 2025
James Richard Bjorge, child of God, went home to be with his LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 29, 2025. He was 94.
James (Jim) Bjorge was born April 10, 1931 in Windom, Minnesota to Johs and Esther (Johnson) Bjorge, the second of three sons. He was raised in a loving Norwegian (with a touch of Swedish) home. Growing up...
Gary Paulsrud
Sep 20, 2025
Gary Paulsrud, 80, of Fargo, passed away peacefully at Sanford Medical Center, surrounded by family and close friends.
Born in Minneapolis, Gary spent his early years in Hendrum, Minnesota, and later in Los Angeles, California. He was the beloved only son of Osmund and Pearl Paulsrud.
Gary attended Hendrum High School, where he was a standout basketball player. He went on to...
Winifred Christensen
Oct 8, 2025
Winifred (Wini) Ann (Knudson) Christensen peacefully passed away after a brief illness on October 8, 2025 surrounded by friends and family at HIA Heather's House, a beautiful new hospice facility in Fargo. She moved on from this world like the warm, late-summer breeze that blows across her beloved Bad Medicine Lake.
The youngest of four children, Wini was born August 9,1935,...
Dwight Frueh
Oct 7, 2025
Dwight Michael Frueh, 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at SMP Health - St. Catherine South in Fargo, ND.
Dwight was born on February 17, 1950 in Harvey, ND to Ernest and Florence (Michelson) Frueh. He graduated from Harvey High School and UND in Grand Forks with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He worked for the Coca-Cola Company,...
Donald Anderson
Oct 5, 2025
Donald Anderson, 94, Fargo, died Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Elim Care Center.
A full obituary will be posted.
Judith "Judy" Winter
Oct 5, 2025
Judith Myrna Winter, known to most as Judy, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 5, 2025, at her home at Good Samaritan. Her life was a testament to compassion, creativity, and devotion to family, leaving an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege to know her.
Judy began her journey on June 28, 1944, in Fargo, North Dakota,...
Dennis Anderson
Oct 1, 2025
Dennis lost his lengthy battle with Alzheimer's and stroke complication on October 1, 2025, while residing at Bethany on University's Memory Care Unit in Fargo, ND.
Dennis was born on March 28, 1941, to Clarence and Martha Anderson and was raised in Virginia, MN. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1959. Dennis loved spending time at the lake with family...
Arlene Anderson-Feight
Sep 30, 2025
Arlene Bergland Anderson-Feight, 90, died on November 30, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN.
Interment will be at Highland Grove Lutheran Cemetery in Hetterdal, MN at a later date.
Aileen Rinowski
Sep 28, 2025
Aileen Harriet Rinowski, 98, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Enderlin, ND, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. She was surrounded by the love of her family, just as she would have wanted.
Aileen was born October 13, 1926, in Minneapolis, MN, to Lawrence and Emily (Novak) Bizek. She grew up in Greenbush, MN,...
Colleen Czichotzki
Sep 24, 2025
Colleen Czichotzki, 65, beloved wife, was called peacefully to her eternal resting place on September 24, 2025.
Colleen Kaye Ochsner entered this world on April 26, 1960 in Fargo, ND, born to Ruben and Dorothy Ochsner. She grew up attending schools in Fargo, graduating from Fargo South High School in 1978.
Colleen met the love of her life, Larry Czichotzki, at Skateland,...
Mitchell Wittmayer
Sep 24, 2025
Mitchell Wittmayer, 72, Moorhead, MN died Wednesday, September 24 in his home. No services are planned.
Molly Moore
Sep 23, 2025
Molly was born on May 6, 1935, in Iola, Kansas, to Mason and Fern (nee Sackewitz) Dixon, the oldest of 4 children. She grew up in Lawrence, KS and played violin in the family orchestra. While attending Kansas University, she met the love of her life, Vaughn Moore. After marrying in 1956 and graduating from KU in 1957, they moved...
Mark Lembke
Sep 23, 2025
Mark Lembke was born on October 30, 1955, in Cavalier, ND to Frederick and Mildred (Porter) Lembke and died on September 23, 2025.
Mark grew up on a farm in rural Pembina County and attended Neche High School. He graduated from the University of North Dakota with a B.S. degree in accounting. He met Linda Flore in college. They married in...
William "Bill" Woodrow Laws Jr.
Sep 23, 2025
William Woodrow "Bill" Laws, age 83, of Valley City, ND, passed away on September 23, 2025.
Bill was born in the Bronx, New York on December 19th, 1941 to William and Bernice (Rotella) Laws. His early education took him from PS32 in New York City to Oakhurst Elementary in Charlotte, NC, then to St. Leo's Military Academy in Belmont, NC, O'Donaghue...
Brooke Wilson
Sep 20, 2025
BROOKE ANN ANDERSON WILSON
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brooke Ann Anderson Wilson on September 19, 2025, whose presence brought warmth and light to all who knew her. Brooke's kindness, unwavering support, and gentle spirit touched countless lives, leaving behind treasured memories and a legacy of compassion.
Brooke was born on February 20, 1976, to David and Ann Haarsager....
Scott Lake
Sep 19, 2025
David Scott Lake "Scott", 65, of Fargo, ND passed away on September 19, 2025.
David Scott Lake was born on April 29, 1960 in Evergreen Park, IL to Eugene & Janet (Poppa) Lake, later Janet Slavik.
He was raised in Villa Park, IL with his parents and older brother Steve. Scott graduated from Montini Catholic, Lombard, IL in 1978. He achieved four...
Ronald Hanson
Sep 18, 2025
Ronald Hanson, 83, Fargo, died Thursday, September 18, in SMP Health - St. Catherine North under the care of HIA Hospice.
Corrine Lamb
Sep 17, 2025
Corrine Lamb, 91, of Fargo, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in Sheyenne Crossings under the care of Ethos Home Health Care and Hospice.
Corrine Lenora Alverson was born November 18, 1933 to Gilbert and Clara (Paulson) Alverson in Fargo, North Dakota. She was raised in Fargo and graduated from Fargo Central high School in 1951. Corrine married C. Robert Halverson who...
Shirley Davis
Sep 16, 2025
Shirley J. Davis, 75, of rural Christine, ND, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2025, surrounded by love.
Shirley was born on February 1, 1950, in Fargo, ND, to Jim and Lois Johnson. She grew up in a family rooted in love, laughter, and resilience-values she carried with her throughout her life. On November 30, 1974, she married Robin...
Virginia Mason
Oct 5, 2025
Virginia Mason, 73, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Saint Catherine's North in Fargo. After courageously surviving pancreatic cancer, she was later diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), which ultimately ended her life.
Virginia was born on March 19, 1952, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Harold and Esther Gill. She grew up on the family...
James Bjorge
Sep 29, 2025
James Richard Bjorge, child of God, went home to be with his LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 29, 2025. He was 94.
James (Jim) Bjorge was born April 10, 1931 in Windom, Minnesota to Johs and Esther (Johnson) Bjorge, the second of three sons. He was raised in a loving Norwegian (with a touch of Swedish) home. Growing up...
Gary Paulsrud
Sep 20, 2025
Gary Paulsrud, 80, of Fargo, passed away peacefully at Sanford Medical Center, surrounded by family and close friends.
Born in Minneapolis, Gary spent his early years in Hendrum, Minnesota, and later in Los Angeles, California. He was the beloved only son of Osmund and Pearl Paulsrud.
Gary attended Hendrum High School, where he was a standout basketball player. He went on to...
Winifred Christensen
Oct 8, 2025
Winifred (Wini) Ann (Knudson) Christensen peacefully passed away after a brief illness on October 8, 2025 surrounded by friends and family at HIA Heather's House, a beautiful new hospice facility in Fargo. She moved on from this world like the warm, late-summer breeze that blows across her beloved Bad Medicine Lake.
The youngest of four children, Wini was born August 9,1935,...
Dwight Frueh
Oct 7, 2025
Dwight Michael Frueh, 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at SMP Health - St. Catherine South in Fargo, ND.
Dwight was born on February 17, 1950 in Harvey, ND to Ernest and Florence (Michelson) Frueh. He graduated from Harvey High School and UND in Grand Forks with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He worked for the Coca-Cola Company,...
Donald Anderson
Oct 5, 2025
Donald Anderson, 94, Fargo, died Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Elim Care Center.
A full obituary will be posted.
Judith "Judy" Winter
Oct 5, 2025
Judith Myrna Winter, known to most as Judy, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 5, 2025, at her home at Good Samaritan. Her life was a testament to compassion, creativity, and devotion to family, leaving an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege to know her.
Judy began her journey on June 28, 1944, in Fargo, North Dakota,...
Dennis Anderson
Oct 1, 2025
Dennis lost his lengthy battle with Alzheimer's and stroke complication on October 1, 2025, while residing at Bethany on University's Memory Care Unit in Fargo, ND.
Dennis was born on March 28, 1941, to Clarence and Martha Anderson and was raised in Virginia, MN. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1959. Dennis loved spending time at the lake with family...
Arlene Anderson-Feight
Sep 30, 2025
Arlene Bergland Anderson-Feight, 90, died on November 30, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN.
Interment will be at Highland Grove Lutheran Cemetery in Hetterdal, MN at a later date.
Aileen Rinowski
Sep 28, 2025
Aileen Harriet Rinowski, 98, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Enderlin, ND, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. She was surrounded by the love of her family, just as she would have wanted.
Aileen was born October 13, 1926, in Minneapolis, MN, to Lawrence and Emily (Novak) Bizek. She grew up in Greenbush, MN,...
Colleen Czichotzki
Sep 24, 2025
Colleen Czichotzki, 65, beloved wife, was called peacefully to her eternal resting place on September 24, 2025.
Colleen Kaye Ochsner entered this world on April 26, 1960 in Fargo, ND, born to Ruben and Dorothy Ochsner. She grew up attending schools in Fargo, graduating from Fargo South High School in 1978.
Colleen met the love of her life, Larry Czichotzki, at Skateland,...
Mitchell Wittmayer
Sep 24, 2025
Mitchell Wittmayer, 72, Moorhead, MN died Wednesday, September 24 in his home. No services are planned.
Molly Moore
Sep 23, 2025
Molly was born on May 6, 1935, in Iola, Kansas, to Mason and Fern (nee Sackewitz) Dixon, the oldest of 4 children. She grew up in Lawrence, KS and played violin in the family orchestra. While attending Kansas University, she met the love of her life, Vaughn Moore. After marrying in 1956 and graduating from KU in 1957, they moved...
Mark Lembke
Sep 23, 2025
Mark Lembke was born on October 30, 1955, in Cavalier, ND to Frederick and Mildred (Porter) Lembke and died on September 23, 2025.
Mark grew up on a farm in rural Pembina County and attended Neche High School. He graduated from the University of North Dakota with a B.S. degree in accounting. He met Linda Flore in college. They married in...
William "Bill" Woodrow Laws Jr.
Sep 23, 2025
William Woodrow "Bill" Laws, age 83, of Valley City, ND, passed away on September 23, 2025.
Bill was born in the Bronx, New York on December 19th, 1941 to William and Bernice (Rotella) Laws. His early education took him from PS32 in New York City to Oakhurst Elementary in Charlotte, NC, then to St. Leo's Military Academy in Belmont, NC, O'Donaghue...
Brooke Wilson
Sep 20, 2025
BROOKE ANN ANDERSON WILSON
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brooke Ann Anderson Wilson on September 19, 2025, whose presence brought warmth and light to all who knew her. Brooke's kindness, unwavering support, and gentle spirit touched countless lives, leaving behind treasured memories and a legacy of compassion.
Brooke was born on February 20, 1976, to David and Ann Haarsager....
Scott Lake
Sep 19, 2025
David Scott Lake "Scott", 65, of Fargo, ND passed away on September 19, 2025.
David Scott Lake was born on April 29, 1960 in Evergreen Park, IL to Eugene & Janet (Poppa) Lake, later Janet Slavik.
He was raised in Villa Park, IL with his parents and older brother Steve. Scott graduated from Montini Catholic, Lombard, IL in 1978. He achieved four...
Ronald Hanson
Sep 18, 2025
Ronald Hanson, 83, Fargo, died Thursday, September 18, in SMP Health - St. Catherine North under the care of HIA Hospice.
Corrine Lamb
Sep 17, 2025
Corrine Lamb, 91, of Fargo, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in Sheyenne Crossings under the care of Ethos Home Health Care and Hospice.
Corrine Lenora Alverson was born November 18, 1933 to Gilbert and Clara (Paulson) Alverson in Fargo, North Dakota. She was raised in Fargo and graduated from Fargo Central high School in 1951. Corrine married C. Robert Halverson who...
Shirley Davis
Sep 16, 2025
Shirley J. Davis, 75, of rural Christine, ND, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2025, surrounded by love.
Shirley was born on February 1, 1950, in Fargo, ND, to Jim and Lois Johnson. She grew up in a family rooted in love, laughter, and resilience-values she carried with her throughout her life. On November 30, 1974, she married Robin...
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