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Warren L. Heggem

Warren L. Heggem

May 28, 2014

Warren went on his last journey home to be with his Heavenly Father on May 28, 2014 with his wife Marie by his side. Warren was born November 9, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York to Lars Johan and Dagny (Nordby) Heggem. He grew up in Brooklyn, NY and Boston, Mass. Warren graduated from Boston English High School in Boston. He...

Vernon Dennis Moe

Vernon Dennis Moe

May 26, 2014

Vernon Dennis Moe, 85, passed away peacefully at Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo, on May 26, 2014. Vern was born to Ole and Pauline (Peterson) Moe on July 14, 1928 in Fargo, one of 6 children. Vern retired from Clay County Highway Department in 1992. After retirement he enjoyed summers at South Twin Lake in Minnesota and winters in Arizona, Nevada...

Arlene "Mickie" Kruse

Arlene "Mickie" Kruse

May 21, 2014

Arlene “Mickie” O. Kruse, 99, of Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo, ND. Arlene was born April 19, 1915 to Frank and Grace (Northrup) St. John on the family farm in Beltrami, MN. She attended school in rural Black River Township. She married Arnold Kruse on April13, 1935 in Crookston, MN. When they were...

Frances Evelyn Jensen

Frances Evelyn Jensen

May 21, 2014

Frances Jensen, 91, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Sanford Health Palliative Care in Fargo. Frances Wee was born in February 1923 in Fargo to Bernard and Alma Wee. She graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1941 and attended Interstate Business College. She worked at J.J. Newberry department store and at the ND Dept....

Gail Saar

Gail Saar

May 20, 2014

Gail Saar, 79, Fargo passed away Tuesday, May 20 at Sanford Health surrounded by her loving family. Gail was born July 16, 1934 to Martin and Hazel Melting in Halstad, Minnesota. She graduated from Norman County West and Interstate Business College. Gail worked at Children's Village and when she and her future husband, Wayne, began dating they would often be...

Lois L. Semmens

Lois L. Semmens

May 19, 2014

Lois Lorraine Semmens was born December 3, 1928 in Sykeston, ND, to Edward and Ida (Feigner) Guenther. She grew up and attended school in the Sykeston area. Lois married Oliver Semmens on October 6, 1947. She worked various jobs and retired from JC Penney. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, bowling, and gardening. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who loved...

Norman J. Gall

Norman J. Gall

May 19, 2014

Norman Johnny Gall was born on April 15, 1926 at Fredonia, ND to John and Caroline (Stockburger) Gall. He attended school in Kulm, ND. In 1945 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Medical Corp, serving as a medical-surgical technician and a neuro-psychiatric technician in Fort Snelling, MN, Camp Crowder, MO, Camp Atterbury, IN, Mayo General Hospital, IL, Fort Bragg, NC,...

Donald Arthur Roach

Donald Arthur Roach

May 17, 2014

Donald (Donn) Arthur Roach, of Fargo passed away from complications of Parkinson’s disease, on May 17 of 2014. Donn was born in Chicago, IL in 1938 to Rev. Orval and Elsie Roach. He was the eldest of 5 brothers. He grew up in Chicago; Goodwin, SD; Centerville, SD; and Dunkerton, IA. Upon Donn graduating from Dunkerton High School, Donn served...

Phyllis Theresa Gifford

Phyllis Theresa Gifford

May 16, 2014

Phyllis Theresa (Lee) Gifford, 84, died peacefully on May, 16, 2014, at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. She had recently moved to Great Falls to enjoy her family in the last stage of her wonderful life. Phyllis was born on January 24, 1930, to Peter and Tinka (Olsgaard) Lee in Reynolds, ND. She graduated from Hatton High School...

Patricia Dorothy Schaar

Patricia Dorothy Schaar

May 14, 2014

Patricia Dorothy Schaar, 67, died May 14, 2014, at Eventide in Moorhead, MN. She was born on September 8, 1946, to Frederick R. and Jean Schaar and raised on her parents' farm north of Scranton, ND. She taught preschool and was nursery school director at Caroline Mission in the inner city of St. Louis. She also taught basic skills in...

Darl William "D.W." Oien

Darl William "D.W." Oien

May 10, 2014

Darl William "D.W." Oien, 76, of Fargo, ND, passed away May 10, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Fargo, with friends by his side.

Kevin Jon Lahren

Kevin Jon Lahren

May 10, 2014

Kevin Jon Lahren was born June 30, 1959 in Fargo, ND to Lester and Lorraine (Fredrickson) Lahren. He grew up and graduated from high school in Fargo. He worked at various production jobs in Fargo, Gem Car and most recently, at Fargo Hose Company. Kevin married June (Albro) Flaten on August 8, 2003 in Fargo. They moved to Duluth, MN...

Donald Arthur Qualey

Donald Arthur Qualey

May 9, 2014

Donald Arthur Qualey was born September 15, 1933 in Spring Grove, Minnesota to Arthur and Gladys (Vik) Qualey. Donald attended school in Spring Grove and was an energetic child who was always eager to help anyone that needed him to. He joined the military in 1953 and completed basic training at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. Donald was a Korean War...

Lois Vogel

Lois Vogel

May 9, 2014

Lois Margaret Hess Fluetsch Vogel died peacefully in her sleep at Sanford Hospital in Fargo on May 9, 2014, after a long, productive, and active life. Lois was born in Jamestown, North Dakota, on August 8,1914, to Rev. Edward C. and Eda (Frey) Hess. After the death of her mother when she was three followed by the death of her...

Adeline Iola Loge

Adeline Iola Loge

May 8, 2014

Adeline Iola (Thue) Loge, 92, passed away in her home on Thursday, May 8, 2014. She fought a brief and valiant fight against Lymphoma. Adeline was born June 29, 1921 to Albert and Inga (Braaten) Thue on the family farmstead in rural Walcott, North Dakota. She attended school through the eighth grade and was then needed to help work on...

Scott Elmo Waagen

Scott Elmo Waagen

May 3, 2014

My wonderful husband was called to Heaven to join his parents and many other relatives on May 3, 2014, but he will live on in the hearts of his three beautiful daughters, his family, and mine, forever.

Vicki Lynn Bruns

Vicki Lynn Bruns

Apr 30, 2014

Vicki L. Bruns, 59, of Fargo, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Sanford Health. Vicki was born May 17, 1954 to John and Mable (Brevik) Sakellson. She attended area schools. She worked various jobs in the FM area, retiring from the Fargo Forum. Vicki married Mike Bruns in 1972. They later divorced. Vicki is survived by her sister, Diane (Eldon)...

Harvey O. Flesberg

Harvey O. Flesberg

Apr 29, 2014

Harvey Owen Flesberg was born March 24, 1935 in Fargo, ND to Lars and Jennie (Strandvold) Flesberg of Argusville, ND. Harvey grew up on the family farm and attended grade school in rural Argusville. He graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1952 and from NDAC in Fargo in 1957. He was in the Army from 1958-1960 at Ft Sill,...

Dolores A. Cochran

Dolores A. Cochran

Apr 25, 2014

Dolores Cochran, age 91 passed away Friday, April 25, 2014 at her home in Fargo, ND. Dolores Cochran was born on January 31, 1923 on a farm about five miles northwest of Casselton, ND. She was one of ten children born to Joe & Adeline Farrell of Casselton, ND. She went to grade school at St Anthony’s in Fargo, ND...

Richard Harold Grieson

Richard Harold Grieson

Apr 23, 2014

Richard Harold Grieson, 94, of Fargo, died Thursday, April 24, 2015 at Bethany on University, Fargo, ND. A full obituary will be posted soon.

Warren L. Heggem

Warren L. Heggem

May 28, 2014

Warren went on his last journey home to be with his Heavenly Father on May 28, 2014 with his wife Marie by his side. Warren was born November 9, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York to Lars Johan and Dagny (Nordby) Heggem. He grew up in Brooklyn, NY and Boston, Mass. Warren graduated from Boston English High School in Boston. He...

Vernon Dennis Moe

Vernon Dennis Moe

May 26, 2014

Vernon Dennis Moe, 85, passed away peacefully at Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo, on May 26, 2014. Vern was born to Ole and Pauline (Peterson) Moe on July 14, 1928 in Fargo, one of 6 children. Vern retired from Clay County Highway Department in 1992. After retirement he enjoyed summers at South Twin Lake in Minnesota and winters in Arizona, Nevada...

Arlene "Mickie" Kruse

Arlene "Mickie" Kruse

May 21, 2014

Arlene “Mickie” O. Kruse, 99, of Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo, ND. Arlene was born April 19, 1915 to Frank and Grace (Northrup) St. John on the family farm in Beltrami, MN. She attended school in rural Black River Township. She married Arnold Kruse on April13, 1935 in Crookston, MN. When they were...

Frances Evelyn Jensen

Frances Evelyn Jensen

May 21, 2014

Frances Jensen, 91, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Sanford Health Palliative Care in Fargo. Frances Wee was born in February 1923 in Fargo to Bernard and Alma Wee. She graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1941 and attended Interstate Business College. She worked at J.J. Newberry department store and at the ND Dept....

Gail Saar

Gail Saar

May 20, 2014

Gail Saar, 79, Fargo passed away Tuesday, May 20 at Sanford Health surrounded by her loving family. Gail was born July 16, 1934 to Martin and Hazel Melting in Halstad, Minnesota. She graduated from Norman County West and Interstate Business College. Gail worked at Children's Village and when she and her future husband, Wayne, began dating they would often be...

Lois L. Semmens

Lois L. Semmens

May 19, 2014

Lois Lorraine Semmens was born December 3, 1928 in Sykeston, ND, to Edward and Ida (Feigner) Guenther. She grew up and attended school in the Sykeston area. Lois married Oliver Semmens on October 6, 1947. She worked various jobs and retired from JC Penney. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, bowling, and gardening. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who loved...

Norman J. Gall

Norman J. Gall

May 19, 2014

Norman Johnny Gall was born on April 15, 1926 at Fredonia, ND to John and Caroline (Stockburger) Gall. He attended school in Kulm, ND. In 1945 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Medical Corp, serving as a medical-surgical technician and a neuro-psychiatric technician in Fort Snelling, MN, Camp Crowder, MO, Camp Atterbury, IN, Mayo General Hospital, IL, Fort Bragg, NC,...

Donald Arthur Roach

Donald Arthur Roach

May 17, 2014

Donald (Donn) Arthur Roach, of Fargo passed away from complications of Parkinson’s disease, on May 17 of 2014. Donn was born in Chicago, IL in 1938 to Rev. Orval and Elsie Roach. He was the eldest of 5 brothers. He grew up in Chicago; Goodwin, SD; Centerville, SD; and Dunkerton, IA. Upon Donn graduating from Dunkerton High School, Donn served...

Phyllis Theresa Gifford

Phyllis Theresa Gifford

May 16, 2014

Phyllis Theresa (Lee) Gifford, 84, died peacefully on May, 16, 2014, at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. She had recently moved to Great Falls to enjoy her family in the last stage of her wonderful life. Phyllis was born on January 24, 1930, to Peter and Tinka (Olsgaard) Lee in Reynolds, ND. She graduated from Hatton High School...

Patricia Dorothy Schaar

Patricia Dorothy Schaar

May 14, 2014

Patricia Dorothy Schaar, 67, died May 14, 2014, at Eventide in Moorhead, MN. She was born on September 8, 1946, to Frederick R. and Jean Schaar and raised on her parents' farm north of Scranton, ND. She taught preschool and was nursery school director at Caroline Mission in the inner city of St. Louis. She also taught basic skills in...

Darl William "D.W." Oien

Darl William "D.W." Oien

May 10, 2014

Darl William "D.W." Oien, 76, of Fargo, ND, passed away May 10, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Fargo, with friends by his side.

Kevin Jon Lahren

Kevin Jon Lahren

May 10, 2014

Kevin Jon Lahren was born June 30, 1959 in Fargo, ND to Lester and Lorraine (Fredrickson) Lahren. He grew up and graduated from high school in Fargo. He worked at various production jobs in Fargo, Gem Car and most recently, at Fargo Hose Company. Kevin married June (Albro) Flaten on August 8, 2003 in Fargo. They moved to Duluth, MN...

Donald Arthur Qualey

Donald Arthur Qualey

May 9, 2014

Donald Arthur Qualey was born September 15, 1933 in Spring Grove, Minnesota to Arthur and Gladys (Vik) Qualey. Donald attended school in Spring Grove and was an energetic child who was always eager to help anyone that needed him to. He joined the military in 1953 and completed basic training at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. Donald was a Korean War...

Lois Vogel

Lois Vogel

May 9, 2014

Lois Margaret Hess Fluetsch Vogel died peacefully in her sleep at Sanford Hospital in Fargo on May 9, 2014, after a long, productive, and active life. Lois was born in Jamestown, North Dakota, on August 8,1914, to Rev. Edward C. and Eda (Frey) Hess. After the death of her mother when she was three followed by the death of her...

Adeline Iola Loge

Adeline Iola Loge

May 8, 2014

Adeline Iola (Thue) Loge, 92, passed away in her home on Thursday, May 8, 2014. She fought a brief and valiant fight against Lymphoma. Adeline was born June 29, 1921 to Albert and Inga (Braaten) Thue on the family farmstead in rural Walcott, North Dakota. She attended school through the eighth grade and was then needed to help work on...

Scott Elmo Waagen

Scott Elmo Waagen

May 3, 2014

My wonderful husband was called to Heaven to join his parents and many other relatives on May 3, 2014, but he will live on in the hearts of his three beautiful daughters, his family, and mine, forever.

Vicki Lynn Bruns

Vicki Lynn Bruns

Apr 30, 2014

Vicki L. Bruns, 59, of Fargo, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Sanford Health. Vicki was born May 17, 1954 to John and Mable (Brevik) Sakellson. She attended area schools. She worked various jobs in the FM area, retiring from the Fargo Forum. Vicki married Mike Bruns in 1972. They later divorced. Vicki is survived by her sister, Diane (Eldon)...

Harvey O. Flesberg

Harvey O. Flesberg

Apr 29, 2014

Harvey Owen Flesberg was born March 24, 1935 in Fargo, ND to Lars and Jennie (Strandvold) Flesberg of Argusville, ND. Harvey grew up on the family farm and attended grade school in rural Argusville. He graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1952 and from NDAC in Fargo in 1957. He was in the Army from 1958-1960 at Ft Sill,...

Dolores A. Cochran

Dolores A. Cochran

Apr 25, 2014

Dolores Cochran, age 91 passed away Friday, April 25, 2014 at her home in Fargo, ND. Dolores Cochran was born on January 31, 1923 on a farm about five miles northwest of Casselton, ND. She was one of ten children born to Joe & Adeline Farrell of Casselton, ND. She went to grade school at St Anthony’s in Fargo, ND...

Richard Harold Grieson

Richard Harold Grieson

Apr 23, 2014

Richard Harold Grieson, 94, of Fargo, died Thursday, April 24, 2015 at Bethany on University, Fargo, ND. A full obituary will be posted soon.

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