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Donald Dean Kilfoyl

Donald Dean Kilfoyl

Apr 20, 2017

Donald Dean Kilfoyl, 82, of Moorhead, MN passed away April 20, 2017 at Evergreen Assisted Living surrounded by his family. Don was born September 1, 1934 in Argyle, MN to Richard and Grace (Poolman) Kilfoyl. He spent the first seven years of his life in Joliet, Illinois moving then to Fargo in 1941, living in the F-M area ever since....

Robert Eugene Devries

Robert Eugene Devries

Apr 19, 2017

Robert Eugene DeVries was born on March 9, 1949 in Rockwell, Iowa to Jerry and Lena (Schroeder) DeVries. After graduating from Meservey-Thornton High School, he served in the US Army. Robert married Betty Vierkant on Dec. 20, 1969 in Meservey, Iowa. They moved to Moorhead, MN in 1973. Robert worked at American Crystal Sugar for 40 years. In 1977 and...

Bernice Clarice Paulson

Bernice Clarice Paulson

Apr 18, 2017

Bernice Clarice Paulson, 94, of Fargo passed away April 18, 2017 at Eventide Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo, ND. Bernice was born on February 26, 1923, on the family farm south of Roseau, MN, to Nils and Carolina Johnson. She was the youngest child, with 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Growing up in a large farm family, she enjoyed celebrating birthdays...

Donald Arthur Rasmussen

Donald Arthur Rasmussen

Apr 18, 2017

Donald (Don) Arthur Rasmussen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Don was born on September 16, 1936 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Arthur and Catherine Rasmussen. Don grew up in Winnipeg where he met and married his wife Bernice on August 23, 1958. Don and Bernice had three daughters and in 1963...

Shane Michael Pratt

Shane Michael Pratt

Apr 18, 2017

Shane Michael Pratt, 38, of Fargo, ND, left his worldly home on April 18, 2017. Shane had been fighting a glioma brain tumor for several years. He passed away at home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley surrounded by his mother, brother and his beloved cat Willie. Shane was born on August 23, 1978 in Fargo,...

Evelyn "Evie" Ruth Offerdahl

Evelyn "Evie" Ruth Offerdahl

Apr 17, 2017

Evelyn "Evie" Offerdahl, 91 of Fargo, died Monday, April 17, 2017 at Bethany on 42nd. Evie was born June 16, 1925 in Fargo, where she grew up and attended school. She graduated from Sacred Heart and worked at Woolworth’s, JC Penney, and Herbst department stores. She married James Offerdahl in Moorhead on May 6, 1948. They made their home in...

Michael David Kaspari

Michael David Kaspari

Apr 16, 2017

At 5:10 PM, April 16, 2017, the compassionate heart of Michael David Kaspari, 57, of Fargo, ND, stopped beating. He was surrounded by those he loved best at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. He died from head trauma after a fall. Mike was born March 16, 1960, to David and Sarah “Sally” Kaspari, in Fargo, ND. Mike grew up with...

Seth Andrew Lund

Seth Andrew Lund

Apr 14, 2017

Seth Andrew Lund, 30, Fargo, North Dakota passed away Friday, April 14, 2017. Seth was born November 20, 1986 in Grand Forks, ND and was raised in Fargo, ND. Seth worked in the oil fields of North Dakota from the age of 18. He possessed an amazing understanding of his craft and quickly rose through the ranks. Always known by...

Shirley Mae Johnson

Shirley Mae Johnson

Apr 11, 2017

Shirley M. Johnson, 88 of Fargo and formerly of Valley City, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Sanford Health in Fargo. Our loving Mother will be laid to rest on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Shirley Mae Johnson was born and graduated high school in Valley City ND. She retired from the National Forestry Service in Ogden Utah. She then moved...

Jerry Lynn Johnson

Jerry Lynn Johnson

Apr 10, 2017

Jerry Lynn Johnson was born March 4, 1939 in Fargo, where he grew up, graduating from Fargo Central High School in 1957 and later attending NDSU. In 1961, Jerry married Kathleen Nelson. He served in the Air National Guard from 1959-1965. He was employed at Russ Buick from 1967-1970. In 1968, he married Karen Knoke and moved to Leeds, ND...

Duane Arthur Aarseth

Duane Arthur Aarseth

Apr 10, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute.

Elmer Donald Henschel

Elmer Donald Henschel

Apr 9, 2017

Elmer D. Henschel, 91, (formerly Devils Lake, ND) passed away Sunday, April 9 in Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo. Elmer was born July 17, 1925 in Starkweather, ND to Rudolph and Anna (Peters) Henschel. He graduated from Starkweather High School and later served in the US Navy. Elmer was united in marriage to Lavina Mae Sand Landsgaard on April 11,...

David Miles Miskavige

David Miles Miskavige

Apr 8, 2017

David Miskavige, 60, of Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Clara Evelene Staiger

Clara Evelene Staiger

Apr 7, 2017

Clara E. Staiger, 89, of Moorhead, died Friday, April 7, 2017 in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN. Clara was born February 15, 1928 in Streeter, ND to Alex and Lydia (Roth) Buck. She grew up and attended High School in Streeter, ND. She married Ben Staiger October 5, 1947 in Jamestown, ND. She is survived by her son, Thomas (Lisa)...

William Lewis Sharpe

William Lewis Sharpe

Apr 6, 2017

William (Bill) Lewis Sharpe moved to his eternal mansion prepared by his Savior on April 6, 2017. Bill was born July 6, 1954 to Lewis Hunter and Marjorie Jeanne Sharpe. He grew up in Quincy, Illinois and graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1972. Bill and Gale met during their senior year in high school. After graduation they each...

Phyllis Renee Swan

Phyllis Renee Swan

Apr 6, 2017

Phyllis Renee Swan was born August 16, 1935 to parents Helmer and Nettie Thompson in Oakes, N.D. Phyllis married Marvin John Swan on October 5, 1958 in Oakes, N.D. They made their home in Fargo, N.D. and raised three daughters. Phyllis worked many years for the Fargo Public School System as a teacher’s aid at Madison Elementary School. Phyllis and...

Daniel C. Smith

Daniel C. Smith

Apr 6, 2017

Daniel Smith, 56, of Bemidji, MN, died Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Diana Lee Mcilnay

Diana Lee Mcilnay

Apr 6, 2017

Diana Lee (Veidt) McIlnay, 69, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Stanton, ND, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Diana was born on Sept. 19, 1947, in Underwood, ND, to Edward and Mathilda (Holwagner) Veidt. Diana was raised by her mother and step-father, Paulus Piatz, in Stanton,...

Arne Jacob Brandvig

Arne Jacob Brandvig

Apr 5, 2017

Arne J. Brandvig passed away April 5, 2017 at the age of 86. He was born March 6, 1931 to Adolph and Agnes (Skibsted) Brandvig at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fargo, ND. He was raised on the family farm near Harwood, ND. Later they moved to Fargo. In his younger years he delivered newspapers and set up bowling pins. Arne graduated...

Nancy Kay Meyer

Nancy Kay Meyer

Apr 4, 2017

Meyer, Nancy age 66 of Fargo, departed this life on April 4, 2017 after a brief, courageous battle with breast cancer. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Harold “Bud” Carlson and Marjorie Kemmer and her beloved oldest sister, JoAnne Criger. She is survived by her 3 children; son, Aaron Jensen, daughters, Kama Scheurer and Jessica Stengrim; 2 sisters,...

Donald Dean Kilfoyl

Donald Dean Kilfoyl

Apr 20, 2017

Donald Dean Kilfoyl, 82, of Moorhead, MN passed away April 20, 2017 at Evergreen Assisted Living surrounded by his family. Don was born September 1, 1934 in Argyle, MN to Richard and Grace (Poolman) Kilfoyl. He spent the first seven years of his life in Joliet, Illinois moving then to Fargo in 1941, living in the F-M area ever since....

Robert Eugene Devries

Robert Eugene Devries

Apr 19, 2017

Robert Eugene DeVries was born on March 9, 1949 in Rockwell, Iowa to Jerry and Lena (Schroeder) DeVries. After graduating from Meservey-Thornton High School, he served in the US Army. Robert married Betty Vierkant on Dec. 20, 1969 in Meservey, Iowa. They moved to Moorhead, MN in 1973. Robert worked at American Crystal Sugar for 40 years. In 1977 and...

Bernice Clarice Paulson

Bernice Clarice Paulson

Apr 18, 2017

Bernice Clarice Paulson, 94, of Fargo passed away April 18, 2017 at Eventide Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo, ND. Bernice was born on February 26, 1923, on the family farm south of Roseau, MN, to Nils and Carolina Johnson. She was the youngest child, with 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Growing up in a large farm family, she enjoyed celebrating birthdays...

Donald Arthur Rasmussen

Donald Arthur Rasmussen

Apr 18, 2017

Donald (Don) Arthur Rasmussen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Don was born on September 16, 1936 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Arthur and Catherine Rasmussen. Don grew up in Winnipeg where he met and married his wife Bernice on August 23, 1958. Don and Bernice had three daughters and in 1963...

Shane Michael Pratt

Shane Michael Pratt

Apr 18, 2017

Shane Michael Pratt, 38, of Fargo, ND, left his worldly home on April 18, 2017. Shane had been fighting a glioma brain tumor for several years. He passed away at home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley surrounded by his mother, brother and his beloved cat Willie. Shane was born on August 23, 1978 in Fargo,...

Evelyn "Evie" Ruth Offerdahl

Evelyn "Evie" Ruth Offerdahl

Apr 17, 2017

Evelyn "Evie" Offerdahl, 91 of Fargo, died Monday, April 17, 2017 at Bethany on 42nd. Evie was born June 16, 1925 in Fargo, where she grew up and attended school. She graduated from Sacred Heart and worked at Woolworth’s, JC Penney, and Herbst department stores. She married James Offerdahl in Moorhead on May 6, 1948. They made their home in...

Michael David Kaspari

Michael David Kaspari

Apr 16, 2017

At 5:10 PM, April 16, 2017, the compassionate heart of Michael David Kaspari, 57, of Fargo, ND, stopped beating. He was surrounded by those he loved best at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. He died from head trauma after a fall. Mike was born March 16, 1960, to David and Sarah “Sally” Kaspari, in Fargo, ND. Mike grew up with...

Seth Andrew Lund

Seth Andrew Lund

Apr 14, 2017

Seth Andrew Lund, 30, Fargo, North Dakota passed away Friday, April 14, 2017. Seth was born November 20, 1986 in Grand Forks, ND and was raised in Fargo, ND. Seth worked in the oil fields of North Dakota from the age of 18. He possessed an amazing understanding of his craft and quickly rose through the ranks. Always known by...

Shirley Mae Johnson

Shirley Mae Johnson

Apr 11, 2017

Shirley M. Johnson, 88 of Fargo and formerly of Valley City, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Sanford Health in Fargo. Our loving Mother will be laid to rest on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Shirley Mae Johnson was born and graduated high school in Valley City ND. She retired from the National Forestry Service in Ogden Utah. She then moved...

Jerry Lynn Johnson

Jerry Lynn Johnson

Apr 10, 2017

Jerry Lynn Johnson was born March 4, 1939 in Fargo, where he grew up, graduating from Fargo Central High School in 1957 and later attending NDSU. In 1961, Jerry married Kathleen Nelson. He served in the Air National Guard from 1959-1965. He was employed at Russ Buick from 1967-1970. In 1968, he married Karen Knoke and moved to Leeds, ND...

Duane Arthur Aarseth

Duane Arthur Aarseth

Apr 10, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute.

Elmer Donald Henschel

Elmer Donald Henschel

Apr 9, 2017

Elmer D. Henschel, 91, (formerly Devils Lake, ND) passed away Sunday, April 9 in Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo. Elmer was born July 17, 1925 in Starkweather, ND to Rudolph and Anna (Peters) Henschel. He graduated from Starkweather High School and later served in the US Navy. Elmer was united in marriage to Lavina Mae Sand Landsgaard on April 11,...

David Miles Miskavige

David Miles Miskavige

Apr 8, 2017

David Miskavige, 60, of Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Clara Evelene Staiger

Clara Evelene Staiger

Apr 7, 2017

Clara E. Staiger, 89, of Moorhead, died Friday, April 7, 2017 in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN. Clara was born February 15, 1928 in Streeter, ND to Alex and Lydia (Roth) Buck. She grew up and attended High School in Streeter, ND. She married Ben Staiger October 5, 1947 in Jamestown, ND. She is survived by her son, Thomas (Lisa)...

William Lewis Sharpe

William Lewis Sharpe

Apr 6, 2017

William (Bill) Lewis Sharpe moved to his eternal mansion prepared by his Savior on April 6, 2017. Bill was born July 6, 1954 to Lewis Hunter and Marjorie Jeanne Sharpe. He grew up in Quincy, Illinois and graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1972. Bill and Gale met during their senior year in high school. After graduation they each...

Phyllis Renee Swan

Phyllis Renee Swan

Apr 6, 2017

Phyllis Renee Swan was born August 16, 1935 to parents Helmer and Nettie Thompson in Oakes, N.D. Phyllis married Marvin John Swan on October 5, 1958 in Oakes, N.D. They made their home in Fargo, N.D. and raised three daughters. Phyllis worked many years for the Fargo Public School System as a teacher’s aid at Madison Elementary School. Phyllis and...

Daniel C. Smith

Daniel C. Smith

Apr 6, 2017

Daniel Smith, 56, of Bemidji, MN, died Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Diana Lee Mcilnay

Diana Lee Mcilnay

Apr 6, 2017

Diana Lee (Veidt) McIlnay, 69, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Stanton, ND, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Diana was born on Sept. 19, 1947, in Underwood, ND, to Edward and Mathilda (Holwagner) Veidt. Diana was raised by her mother and step-father, Paulus Piatz, in Stanton,...

Arne Jacob Brandvig

Arne Jacob Brandvig

Apr 5, 2017

Arne J. Brandvig passed away April 5, 2017 at the age of 86. He was born March 6, 1931 to Adolph and Agnes (Skibsted) Brandvig at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fargo, ND. He was raised on the family farm near Harwood, ND. Later they moved to Fargo. In his younger years he delivered newspapers and set up bowling pins. Arne graduated...

Nancy Kay Meyer

Nancy Kay Meyer

Apr 4, 2017

Meyer, Nancy age 66 of Fargo, departed this life on April 4, 2017 after a brief, courageous battle with breast cancer. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Harold “Bud” Carlson and Marjorie Kemmer and her beloved oldest sister, JoAnne Criger. She is survived by her 3 children; son, Aaron Jensen, daughters, Kama Scheurer and Jessica Stengrim; 2 sisters,...

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