Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Andrew W. Smith
Apr 1, 2015
Andrew “Andy” Willard Smith, 93 of Fargo, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Sanford Health in Fargo. Andrew was born January 22, 1922 in Vining, MN to parents Henry and Rosa (Stemmer) Smith. As a young boy, his family moved from Vining to a farm near Valley City, ND, where he attended a country school. His dad died when Andrew...
M. Lorraine Moen
Apr 1, 2015
M. Lorraine Moen, 92, of Fargo, ND, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Bethany on University, Fargo. Mildred Lorraine Moen was born May 5, 1922 in Gardner, North Dakota to Arthur Rudolph and Norah Mathilda (Emery) Moen. Lorraine grew up in Fargo, ND and graduated from Fargo Central High School. She attended Interstate Business College, Fargo. She worked at several...
Frances June Scott
Mar 31, 2015
Frances Scott, age 90, of Fargo, ND died at Essentia Health in Fargo, with her children by her side. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, April 25, at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home in Fargo. As per Fran’s request, an Irish Celebration of Life will be held directly after the service; location to be determined. Frances June Sweeney...
Mary Jane Hottman
Mar 27, 2015
Mary J. Hottman, 85, of Barnesville, MN, formerly of Fargo, ND, died Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Clayco Care Center in Barnesville. Mary Jane Hofforth was born January 16, 1930 on a family farm near Knox, ND to Joseph and Lucy (Feit) Hofforth. She grew up in both Rugby and Minot, ND, later moving to Aberdeen, SD, which is...
Barry Lee Wegner
Mar 26, 2015
Barry Lee Wegner, 62, of Moorhead, MN passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Barry Wegner was born on December 4th 1952 at St. Luke's hospital in Fargo, ND. He was baptized on January 10th, 1953 and confirmed October 15th, 1967 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Moorhead, MN. Barry graduated Moorhead High...
Gene Smith
Mar 24, 2015
Gene Smith, 86, of Fargo, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in his home, under the care of his family, Hospice of the Red River Valley, and the Veteran’s Administration. A private family service will be held with interment at Riverside Cemetery in Fargo. Gene was a career fireman with the Fargo Fire Department. He also worked with Smithco Construction. Gene...
Elsie Lorraine Bentz
Mar 24, 2015
Elsie L. Bentz, 91, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Edgewood Vista in Fargo. Elsie Lorraine Weisgram was born April 23, 1923 to Anton and Emma (Bauman) Weisgram in Java, SD. Elsie married Joseph Breunig in 1943. They lived in Leola, SD where they farmed. They later moved to...
Stewart Bass
Mar 23, 2015
Stewart Bass, 93, of Fargo, ND, died March 23, 2015 at Woodland Lodge, Fergus Falls, MN. Stewart Bass was born May 25, 1921, in the Bitterroot Valley of western Montana. He attended grade and high school in Stevensville, Montana, and graduated from the University of Montana at Missoula. During World War II, he served in the Navy and was a...
Gilbert "Larry" Overby
Mar 22, 2015
Larry Overby, 75, died on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Bethany on University, Fargo, ND. Larry was born on August 30, 1939 to Lawrence and Myrtle (Olson) Overby in Fargo, ND. Larry graduated from Fargo High School in 1957. He continued his education at Interstate Business College, graduating with a degree in business. On February 27th, 1960, Larry was united...
Marlin Duane Hanson
Mar 21, 2015
On March 21, 2015, the talented, tenacious, feisty, generous and loving soul of Marlin Duane (“Bud”) Hanson, 76, Fargo, ND, escaped his worn and weathered earthly vessel to rejoice in his liberation with loved ones that preceded him and to prepare a place for those yet to come. Always a man who stood by his word, persisted in his work,...
Andrew Jay Holte
Mar 20, 2015
Andrew Jay Holte, 29, of Fargo, died Friday, March 20, 2015 at his home in Fargo, ND. Andy, was born June 12, 1985 in Fargo, ND son of Perry & Luci Holte. Andy has 1 brother Chris Holte and 2 sisters Tara Zundel and Jessica McComb. He graduated from Oak Grove High School in 2003. He attended Presentation College in...
Diane Marie Pfaff
Mar 19, 2015
Diane Pfaff, 57, passed away from complications due to pneumonia in her home on Thursday, March 19th, 2015. Diane was born in Moorhead on August 17th, 1957 and grew up in Enderlin, ND. She spent time living in Denver, CO before moving to Fargo where she lived out the rest of her life. Diane was a caring daughter, mother, and...
Leon B. Vangerud
Mar 16, 2015
Leon B. Vangerud, 87, Fargo, died Monday, March 16, at Essentia Health, Fargo. . Leon was born April 3, 1927 in Fargo, ND, the son of Betsy (Gaaro) and Ingvald Vangerud. He attended school in Fargo graduating from Fargo Central High School in 1944. He was employed by Merchants National Bank in Fargo until enlisting in the Navy December 1944....
Duane Harold Golliet
Mar 11, 2015
Duane Harold Golliet was born September 8, 1948 in Fargo, ND to Harold and Violet (Kominski) Golliet. Duane grew up in Nome, ND and graduated from Enderlin High School in 1967. He served in the army from 1968-1970. Duane studied auto mechanics in Wahpeton (NDSCS). In 1973 he began his career with the City of Fargo; he worked there until...
Rose Gudmundson
Mar 7, 2015
Rose Gudmundson - “The best gift a child could receive.” Rose was born July 17, 1922 at home in Mountain, ND, the third child of Stina and Chris Gudmundson. She grew up with her brother Eddie and her sister May, attended school in Mountain and graduated high school in 1940. At the age of 18, after a summer of teacher...
Gerald Arthur "Jerry" Severson
Mar 6, 2015
Gerald Arthur “Jerry” Severson was born February 9, 1945 to Emil and Gladys (Thompson) Severson in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He grew up in Reynolds and graduated from Reynolds High School. After serving in the United States Army, Jerry returned to Reynolds where he was a member of the Reynolds Fire and Rescue and the American Legion. Jerry moved to...
Leroy Richard Barton
Mar 4, 2015
Leroy Richard Barton, 77, of Fargo, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Leroy Barton was born in Fargo, ND to Richard and Hertha “Hattie” (Axel) Barton, on May 27, 1937. He grew up and attended school in Fargo, graduating from Fargo Central High School. He served a short stint in the US Navy. Leroy’s proudest memory...
Howard Orville Palmer
Mar 4, 2015
Howard Orville Palmer, 90, of Fargo, died on March 4, 2015 at Elim Care Center. Howard was born June 10, 1924 in Epworth, ND to William A and Helen (Togstad) Palmer. He grew up near Maddock, ND and graduated from Benson County Agricultural and Training School in Maddock. He served in the Marine Corps during WWII and married Ione Meland...
Roberta Ann Brostrom
Mar 4, 2015
Roberta Ann Brostrom, 79, of Fargo, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo, ND. Roberta Ann Stamness was born in Fargo, ND, to Ruben and Elizabeth Stamness, on October 9, 1935. She grew up in Fargo and attended area schools. Roberta worked various jobs but spent most of her career, 24 years, as Manager of Holsum Bread...
Sherrill Leann Weinkauf
Mar 4, 2015
Sherrill Weinkauf, 69, of Fargo, ND, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Sanford Health in Fargo. Sherrill Leann Weinkauf was born November 6, 1945 in Breckenridge, MN to Darrell and Delores (Wehner) Weinkauf. She was born with a developmental disability, and attended several special education schools throughout her childhood. She lived on the family farm in Fairmount, ND until she...
Andrew W. Smith
Apr 1, 2015
Andrew “Andy” Willard Smith, 93 of Fargo, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Sanford Health in Fargo. Andrew was born January 22, 1922 in Vining, MN to parents Henry and Rosa (Stemmer) Smith. As a young boy, his family moved from Vining to a farm near Valley City, ND, where he attended a country school. His dad died when Andrew...
M. Lorraine Moen
Apr 1, 2015
M. Lorraine Moen, 92, of Fargo, ND, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Bethany on University, Fargo. Mildred Lorraine Moen was born May 5, 1922 in Gardner, North Dakota to Arthur Rudolph and Norah Mathilda (Emery) Moen. Lorraine grew up in Fargo, ND and graduated from Fargo Central High School. She attended Interstate Business College, Fargo. She worked at several...
Frances June Scott
Mar 31, 2015
Frances Scott, age 90, of Fargo, ND died at Essentia Health in Fargo, with her children by her side. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, April 25, at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home in Fargo. As per Fran’s request, an Irish Celebration of Life will be held directly after the service; location to be determined. Frances June Sweeney...
Mary Jane Hottman
Mar 27, 2015
Mary J. Hottman, 85, of Barnesville, MN, formerly of Fargo, ND, died Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Clayco Care Center in Barnesville. Mary Jane Hofforth was born January 16, 1930 on a family farm near Knox, ND to Joseph and Lucy (Feit) Hofforth. She grew up in both Rugby and Minot, ND, later moving to Aberdeen, SD, which is...
Barry Lee Wegner
Mar 26, 2015
Barry Lee Wegner, 62, of Moorhead, MN passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Barry Wegner was born on December 4th 1952 at St. Luke's hospital in Fargo, ND. He was baptized on January 10th, 1953 and confirmed October 15th, 1967 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Moorhead, MN. Barry graduated Moorhead High...
Gene Smith
Mar 24, 2015
Gene Smith, 86, of Fargo, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in his home, under the care of his family, Hospice of the Red River Valley, and the Veteran’s Administration. A private family service will be held with interment at Riverside Cemetery in Fargo. Gene was a career fireman with the Fargo Fire Department. He also worked with Smithco Construction. Gene...
Elsie Lorraine Bentz
Mar 24, 2015
Elsie L. Bentz, 91, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Edgewood Vista in Fargo. Elsie Lorraine Weisgram was born April 23, 1923 to Anton and Emma (Bauman) Weisgram in Java, SD. Elsie married Joseph Breunig in 1943. They lived in Leola, SD where they farmed. They later moved to...
Stewart Bass
Mar 23, 2015
Stewart Bass, 93, of Fargo, ND, died March 23, 2015 at Woodland Lodge, Fergus Falls, MN. Stewart Bass was born May 25, 1921, in the Bitterroot Valley of western Montana. He attended grade and high school in Stevensville, Montana, and graduated from the University of Montana at Missoula. During World War II, he served in the Navy and was a...
Gilbert "Larry" Overby
Mar 22, 2015
Larry Overby, 75, died on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Bethany on University, Fargo, ND. Larry was born on August 30, 1939 to Lawrence and Myrtle (Olson) Overby in Fargo, ND. Larry graduated from Fargo High School in 1957. He continued his education at Interstate Business College, graduating with a degree in business. On February 27th, 1960, Larry was united...
Marlin Duane Hanson
Mar 21, 2015
On March 21, 2015, the talented, tenacious, feisty, generous and loving soul of Marlin Duane (“Bud”) Hanson, 76, Fargo, ND, escaped his worn and weathered earthly vessel to rejoice in his liberation with loved ones that preceded him and to prepare a place for those yet to come. Always a man who stood by his word, persisted in his work,...
Andrew Jay Holte
Mar 20, 2015
Andrew Jay Holte, 29, of Fargo, died Friday, March 20, 2015 at his home in Fargo, ND. Andy, was born June 12, 1985 in Fargo, ND son of Perry & Luci Holte. Andy has 1 brother Chris Holte and 2 sisters Tara Zundel and Jessica McComb. He graduated from Oak Grove High School in 2003. He attended Presentation College in...
Diane Marie Pfaff
Mar 19, 2015
Diane Pfaff, 57, passed away from complications due to pneumonia in her home on Thursday, March 19th, 2015. Diane was born in Moorhead on August 17th, 1957 and grew up in Enderlin, ND. She spent time living in Denver, CO before moving to Fargo where she lived out the rest of her life. Diane was a caring daughter, mother, and...
Leon B. Vangerud
Mar 16, 2015
Leon B. Vangerud, 87, Fargo, died Monday, March 16, at Essentia Health, Fargo. . Leon was born April 3, 1927 in Fargo, ND, the son of Betsy (Gaaro) and Ingvald Vangerud. He attended school in Fargo graduating from Fargo Central High School in 1944. He was employed by Merchants National Bank in Fargo until enlisting in the Navy December 1944....
Duane Harold Golliet
Mar 11, 2015
Duane Harold Golliet was born September 8, 1948 in Fargo, ND to Harold and Violet (Kominski) Golliet. Duane grew up in Nome, ND and graduated from Enderlin High School in 1967. He served in the army from 1968-1970. Duane studied auto mechanics in Wahpeton (NDSCS). In 1973 he began his career with the City of Fargo; he worked there until...
Rose Gudmundson
Mar 7, 2015
Rose Gudmundson - “The best gift a child could receive.” Rose was born July 17, 1922 at home in Mountain, ND, the third child of Stina and Chris Gudmundson. She grew up with her brother Eddie and her sister May, attended school in Mountain and graduated high school in 1940. At the age of 18, after a summer of teacher...
Gerald Arthur "Jerry" Severson
Mar 6, 2015
Gerald Arthur “Jerry” Severson was born February 9, 1945 to Emil and Gladys (Thompson) Severson in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He grew up in Reynolds and graduated from Reynolds High School. After serving in the United States Army, Jerry returned to Reynolds where he was a member of the Reynolds Fire and Rescue and the American Legion. Jerry moved to...
Leroy Richard Barton
Mar 4, 2015
Leroy Richard Barton, 77, of Fargo, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Leroy Barton was born in Fargo, ND to Richard and Hertha “Hattie” (Axel) Barton, on May 27, 1937. He grew up and attended school in Fargo, graduating from Fargo Central High School. He served a short stint in the US Navy. Leroy’s proudest memory...
Howard Orville Palmer
Mar 4, 2015
Howard Orville Palmer, 90, of Fargo, died on March 4, 2015 at Elim Care Center. Howard was born June 10, 1924 in Epworth, ND to William A and Helen (Togstad) Palmer. He grew up near Maddock, ND and graduated from Benson County Agricultural and Training School in Maddock. He served in the Marine Corps during WWII and married Ione Meland...
Roberta Ann Brostrom
Mar 4, 2015
Roberta Ann Brostrom, 79, of Fargo, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo, ND. Roberta Ann Stamness was born in Fargo, ND, to Ruben and Elizabeth Stamness, on October 9, 1935. She grew up in Fargo and attended area schools. Roberta worked various jobs but spent most of her career, 24 years, as Manager of Holsum Bread...
Sherrill Leann Weinkauf
Mar 4, 2015
Sherrill Weinkauf, 69, of Fargo, ND, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Sanford Health in Fargo. Sherrill Leann Weinkauf was born November 6, 1945 in Breckenridge, MN to Darrell and Delores (Wehner) Weinkauf. She was born with a developmental disability, and attended several special education schools throughout her childhood. She lived on the family farm in Fairmount, ND until she...
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