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Carolyn Burman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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