Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Carolyn Burman
Jul 17, 2008
Carolyn Burman, 68, of Fargo, ND, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Carolyn Ruth Busse was born April 22, 1940, in Bremer County Iowa to Harold and Viola (Scharnhorst) Busse. She attended elementary school at St. Paul’s Christian Day School and graduated from Waverly High School in Waverly,...
John Whittlesey
Jul 16, 2008
John Whittlesey, 89, of Perham, Minnesota, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND. John Sherman Whittlesey was born on August 16, 1918, in Fargo North Dakota. He attended Central High School and graduated from Principia College near St. Louis, Missouri, in 1940. Upon the death of his father that same year, he moved to St. Paul, Minnesota,...
Gerald Rausch
Jul 16, 2008
Gerald Gene Rausch was born on July 17, 1930, in Berlin, ND, the second son of Math and Edith (Shockman) Rausch. He grew up in Berlin, ND, attending school there and in LaMoure where he played baseball, football and basketball. He graduated from LaMoure High School in 1948. In 1952, he became a proud marine serving during the Korean War...
Elda Hall
Jul 15, 2008
Elda Corrine Brunzell was born on March 18, 1921, to parents Conrad and Grace Brunzell at Fergus Falls, MN. She attended school in Fargo and graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1939. She graduated from Moorhead State Teachers College in 1941, and taught in Leonard, ND. In 1942, she married Richard G. Hall and they had four children: Rick...
Mary Ellingson
Jul 13, 2008
Mary Eilleen Ellingson, 64, of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, July 13, 2008 at Rosewood on Broadway, Fargo. Mary Rogers was born October 27, 1943 in Barnesville, MN. She graduated high school in Barnesville and attended the University of North Dakota and went on to complete a degree as a registered nurse. She worked at MeritCare for most of her career....
Robert Royal
Jul 11, 2008
Robert “Bob” L. Royal, age 62, of Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 11, 2008 at his home. Bob was born on January 7, 1946 in Portland, Oregon to Horace and Vernie (Rajnowski) Royal. He graduated from Dilworth High School and attended Moorhead State College in Moorhead, MN. He worked in finance in several states, prior to working for...
Lucille Smith
Jul 9, 2008
Lucille Smith, 100, of Fargo, ND, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at Bethany Homes, Fargo, ND. Lucille was born at Buffalo, ND, to James and Lottie (Baker) Scott on March 9, 1908. She grew up in Buffalo and attended school and the Presbyterian Church in Buffalo. Her parents were farmers. After her mother died on November 11, 1922, Lucille quit...
Michael Watkins
Jul 7, 2008
Michael George Watkins “Mike” beloved boyfriend and father, son, brother, and friend. He was born on January 6, 1960, and passed away on July 7, 2008. Mike was raised in Moorhead, MN, and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1978. He attended college in North Carolina and achieved a Bachelor of Arts in political science. Mike is survived by his...
Terry Herbranson
Jul 7, 2008
Terry Lynn Herbranson, 58, died suddenly at his residence on Monday, July 7, 2008. He was born to Clarence and Beatrice (LaPash) Herbranson in Fargo, North Dakota, on January 27, 1950. He attended school in Fargo. He went into the U.S. Army shortly after high school and served a few months, at which time he was given an honorable discharge....
Elvin Lund
Jul 5, 2008
Elvin Lund, 69, formerly of Bemidji, MN, and Fargo, ND, died on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at Aneta Parkview Nursing Home, Aneta, ND. Elvin Theodore Lund, “Buddy” to his side of the family, was born May 1, 1939, the son of Theodore and Julia (Langerak) Lund of Bemidji, MN. His grandparents, Eivind and Toce Langerak were among the earliest homesteaders...
Peter Boedigheimer
Jul 5, 2008
Peter John Boedigheimer died at his Harwood home on July 5th, 2008, at the age of 55. He is survived by his wife Julie, two sons Dane and Luke, three sisters Ruth, Peggy, and Paula, two brothers Don and Jerry, and father Leonard. Peter served his country for 6 years with the Naval Forces. He worked for Greenberg Roofing in...
Mary Ellen Thompson
Jul 3, 2008
Mary Ellen Thompson, formerly of Fargo, died peacefully July 3 at St John’s Hospital in the Twin Cities, surrounded by her three daughters. She was known for her kindness and genuine interest in others and was gracious in the old style, warmly enveloping everyone in her hospitality. She had a special interest in children and their welfare and was a...
Patricia Dahlin
Jul 3, 2008
Patricia Ann (Patty) Sigurdson of Fargo died Thursday, July 3, 2008 at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND. She was born July 31, 1937 to Matt and Mabel (Buckle) Sigurdson. Patty grew up in Fargo and attended nursery school, Golden Ridge Elementary, Ben Franklin Jr. High and graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1955. She attended Sunday school and was confirmed...
Naomi Larson
Jun 30, 2008
Naomi Larson, age 98, passed away June 30, 2008 in the Life Care Center of Plano, TX. Naomi Lillian Larson was born October 3, 1909, near Mapleton, ND, the eldest of four children of Carl and Clara Larson. She grew up on the farm, nine miles west of Fargo, ND, and attended Fairview Country School. In the fall of 1921,...
Alan Stowell
Jun 29, 2008
Alan R. Stowell, 62, of Fargo, ND, died peacefully Sunday, June 29, 2008, at Innovis Health Fargo, ND. Alan is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Dorman) Stowell, Fargo, ND; his children, Greg Nyland, Fargo, ND; Norman “Lee” (Becky) Nyland, Sabin, MN; Susan Jorschumb, Moorhead, MN; Sharon (Douglas) Daak, Detroit Lakes, MN; Jason (Jen) Stowell, George, IA; and Shane (Melissa) Stowell,...
Melvin Hansegard
Jun 29, 2008
Melvin Hansegard, 80, of Fargo, ND, died in his home Sunday, June 29, 2008. He was born to Knute and Ellen (Berg) Hansegard on August 13, 1927, in Lakota, ND. He attended grade school in Doyon, ND, and then moved to Clearbrooke, MN, where he attended and graduated from high school. After one year of college at NDSU, he was...
Carlene Sahr
Jun 26, 2008
Carlene Sahr, 78, of Fargo, ND peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at MeritCare Hospital. Carlene Amy Sahr, daughter of Eugene and Myrtle Jefferson, was born on December 16, 1929 in International Falls, MN. She attended country schools in International Falls and Bonesack, ND; and attended high school in Page, ND. Carlene...
Paul Weierbach
Jun 23, 2008
Paul Weierbach, 85, of Fargo, ND, died Monday, June 23, 2008, at Innovis Health, Fargo, ND. Paul Henry Weierbach was born December 29, 1922, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, son of Isaac and Hattie Weierbach. Paul was the youngest of four children. He graduated from high school in 1940. He started college before entering into the U.S. Army. Paul served four years...
Sean Patrick Andersen
Jun 22, 2008
Sean Patrick Andersen was born June 21, 2008, and died June 22, 2008, at Innovis Hospital Fargo, ND. His parents are, Patrick and Annie (Kluck) Andersen, Fargo, ND. Though Sean’s time with us was brief, he was loved. Sean is also survived by two big sisters, Sydney and Brianna; maternal grandfather, Wally (Dee) Kluck; paternal grandfather, Roderick (Trisha) Andersen; paternal...
Mary Jeannette Abrahamson
Jun 22, 2008
Mary Jeannette Abrahamson, 99, of Bismarck, ND, died Sunday, June 22, 2008, at Bethany Homes, Fargo, ND. Mary Jeannette Penny was born December 20, 1908, at Rolla, North Dakota, to James H. and Jeannette (McDougal) Penny. She grew up and graduated from high school in Rolla. Jeannette married Paul E. R. Abrahamson, November 20, 1936, in Devils Lake, North Dakota....
Carolyn Burman
Jul 17, 2008
Carolyn Burman, 68, of Fargo, ND, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Carolyn Ruth Busse was born April 22, 1940, in Bremer County Iowa to Harold and Viola (Scharnhorst) Busse. She attended elementary school at St. Paul’s Christian Day School and graduated from Waverly High School in Waverly,...
John Whittlesey
Jul 16, 2008
John Whittlesey, 89, of Perham, Minnesota, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND. John Sherman Whittlesey was born on August 16, 1918, in Fargo North Dakota. He attended Central High School and graduated from Principia College near St. Louis, Missouri, in 1940. Upon the death of his father that same year, he moved to St. Paul, Minnesota,...
Gerald Rausch
Jul 16, 2008
Gerald Gene Rausch was born on July 17, 1930, in Berlin, ND, the second son of Math and Edith (Shockman) Rausch. He grew up in Berlin, ND, attending school there and in LaMoure where he played baseball, football and basketball. He graduated from LaMoure High School in 1948. In 1952, he became a proud marine serving during the Korean War...
Elda Hall
Jul 15, 2008
Elda Corrine Brunzell was born on March 18, 1921, to parents Conrad and Grace Brunzell at Fergus Falls, MN. She attended school in Fargo and graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1939. She graduated from Moorhead State Teachers College in 1941, and taught in Leonard, ND. In 1942, she married Richard G. Hall and they had four children: Rick...
Mary Ellingson
Jul 13, 2008
Mary Eilleen Ellingson, 64, of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, July 13, 2008 at Rosewood on Broadway, Fargo. Mary Rogers was born October 27, 1943 in Barnesville, MN. She graduated high school in Barnesville and attended the University of North Dakota and went on to complete a degree as a registered nurse. She worked at MeritCare for most of her career....
Robert Royal
Jul 11, 2008
Robert “Bob” L. Royal, age 62, of Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 11, 2008 at his home. Bob was born on January 7, 1946 in Portland, Oregon to Horace and Vernie (Rajnowski) Royal. He graduated from Dilworth High School and attended Moorhead State College in Moorhead, MN. He worked in finance in several states, prior to working for...
Lucille Smith
Jul 9, 2008
Lucille Smith, 100, of Fargo, ND, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at Bethany Homes, Fargo, ND. Lucille was born at Buffalo, ND, to James and Lottie (Baker) Scott on March 9, 1908. She grew up in Buffalo and attended school and the Presbyterian Church in Buffalo. Her parents were farmers. After her mother died on November 11, 1922, Lucille quit...
Michael Watkins
Jul 7, 2008
Michael George Watkins “Mike” beloved boyfriend and father, son, brother, and friend. He was born on January 6, 1960, and passed away on July 7, 2008. Mike was raised in Moorhead, MN, and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1978. He attended college in North Carolina and achieved a Bachelor of Arts in political science. Mike is survived by his...
Terry Herbranson
Jul 7, 2008
Terry Lynn Herbranson, 58, died suddenly at his residence on Monday, July 7, 2008. He was born to Clarence and Beatrice (LaPash) Herbranson in Fargo, North Dakota, on January 27, 1950. He attended school in Fargo. He went into the U.S. Army shortly after high school and served a few months, at which time he was given an honorable discharge....
Elvin Lund
Jul 5, 2008
Elvin Lund, 69, formerly of Bemidji, MN, and Fargo, ND, died on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at Aneta Parkview Nursing Home, Aneta, ND. Elvin Theodore Lund, “Buddy” to his side of the family, was born May 1, 1939, the son of Theodore and Julia (Langerak) Lund of Bemidji, MN. His grandparents, Eivind and Toce Langerak were among the earliest homesteaders...
Peter Boedigheimer
Jul 5, 2008
Peter John Boedigheimer died at his Harwood home on July 5th, 2008, at the age of 55. He is survived by his wife Julie, two sons Dane and Luke, three sisters Ruth, Peggy, and Paula, two brothers Don and Jerry, and father Leonard. Peter served his country for 6 years with the Naval Forces. He worked for Greenberg Roofing in...
Mary Ellen Thompson
Jul 3, 2008
Mary Ellen Thompson, formerly of Fargo, died peacefully July 3 at St John’s Hospital in the Twin Cities, surrounded by her three daughters. She was known for her kindness and genuine interest in others and was gracious in the old style, warmly enveloping everyone in her hospitality. She had a special interest in children and their welfare and was a...
Patricia Dahlin
Jul 3, 2008
Patricia Ann (Patty) Sigurdson of Fargo died Thursday, July 3, 2008 at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND. She was born July 31, 1937 to Matt and Mabel (Buckle) Sigurdson. Patty grew up in Fargo and attended nursery school, Golden Ridge Elementary, Ben Franklin Jr. High and graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1955. She attended Sunday school and was confirmed...
Naomi Larson
Jun 30, 2008
Naomi Larson, age 98, passed away June 30, 2008 in the Life Care Center of Plano, TX. Naomi Lillian Larson was born October 3, 1909, near Mapleton, ND, the eldest of four children of Carl and Clara Larson. She grew up on the farm, nine miles west of Fargo, ND, and attended Fairview Country School. In the fall of 1921,...
Alan Stowell
Jun 29, 2008
Alan R. Stowell, 62, of Fargo, ND, died peacefully Sunday, June 29, 2008, at Innovis Health Fargo, ND. Alan is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Dorman) Stowell, Fargo, ND; his children, Greg Nyland, Fargo, ND; Norman “Lee” (Becky) Nyland, Sabin, MN; Susan Jorschumb, Moorhead, MN; Sharon (Douglas) Daak, Detroit Lakes, MN; Jason (Jen) Stowell, George, IA; and Shane (Melissa) Stowell,...
Melvin Hansegard
Jun 29, 2008
Melvin Hansegard, 80, of Fargo, ND, died in his home Sunday, June 29, 2008. He was born to Knute and Ellen (Berg) Hansegard on August 13, 1927, in Lakota, ND. He attended grade school in Doyon, ND, and then moved to Clearbrooke, MN, where he attended and graduated from high school. After one year of college at NDSU, he was...
Carlene Sahr
Jun 26, 2008
Carlene Sahr, 78, of Fargo, ND peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at MeritCare Hospital. Carlene Amy Sahr, daughter of Eugene and Myrtle Jefferson, was born on December 16, 1929 in International Falls, MN. She attended country schools in International Falls and Bonesack, ND; and attended high school in Page, ND. Carlene...
Paul Weierbach
Jun 23, 2008
Paul Weierbach, 85, of Fargo, ND, died Monday, June 23, 2008, at Innovis Health, Fargo, ND. Paul Henry Weierbach was born December 29, 1922, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, son of Isaac and Hattie Weierbach. Paul was the youngest of four children. He graduated from high school in 1940. He started college before entering into the U.S. Army. Paul served four years...
Sean Patrick Andersen
Jun 22, 2008
Sean Patrick Andersen was born June 21, 2008, and died June 22, 2008, at Innovis Hospital Fargo, ND. His parents are, Patrick and Annie (Kluck) Andersen, Fargo, ND. Though Sean’s time with us was brief, he was loved. Sean is also survived by two big sisters, Sydney and Brianna; maternal grandfather, Wally (Dee) Kluck; paternal grandfather, Roderick (Trisha) Andersen; paternal...
Mary Jeannette Abrahamson
Jun 22, 2008
Mary Jeannette Abrahamson, 99, of Bismarck, ND, died Sunday, June 22, 2008, at Bethany Homes, Fargo, ND. Mary Jeannette Penny was born December 20, 1908, at Rolla, North Dakota, to James H. and Jeannette (McDougal) Penny. She grew up and graduated from high school in Rolla. Jeannette married Paul E. R. Abrahamson, November 20, 1936, in Devils Lake, North Dakota....
Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
is a collection of obituaries for Fargo North Dakota. With services throughout North Dakota that are updated regularly. Find local North Dakota obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries