Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Justin Anthony Hagen
Mar 5, 2025
It is with great sadness to announce that Justin Anthony Hagen passed away on March 5, 2025. He was 39 years old. He left behind his mother, Vicki Hagen; father, John Hoover; daughter, Kylee Hagen; brothers, Justin Woodworth and Junior Brown; as well as uncles and cousins. Justin, AKA Lil Man, loved the outdoors, traveling and dirt biking. He had...
Bryan Michael Grob
Mar 4, 2025
Bryan Grob, 47, Fargo, North Dakota died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Sanford Medical Center.
Bruce K Wright
Mar 2, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4972444 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/872DR32BWWLCGX2S Bruce Wright of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away on March 2, 2025. He was born on June 23, 1958, in Moorhead, Minnesota to Kathryn and Nelson Wright. Bruce began his IT career at Computer Land in Fargo and also worked at Great Plains and Microsoft. Bruce is survived by his two children, Karly Wright...
Allen Martin Beaton
Mar 1, 2025
Allen M. Beaton, 75, Fargo, North Dakota died March 1, 2025 in a Phoenix Hospital. Al was born March 15, 1949, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to James and Esther Beaton. He graduated from Central High School in 1967 and joined the U.S Navy in 1969. In 1972 he qualified in submarines and served on the USS Trout (SS-566) until...
Jennifer Rae Olson
Feb 25, 2025
Jennifer Rae Olson passed away peacefully at her home at 1635 on the afternoon of February 25. Jennifer was born to Luther and Jean (Hamre) Olson on July 10, 1948 in Fargo. She was baptized at First Lutheran in Fargo in the fall of 1948. Jennifer began school in Fargo at the Pilot School in 1954. From the age of...
Helen May Murphy
Feb 25, 2025
Loving Mother, Grandmother, Age 84, of Fargo, ND (formerly of Woodbury MN, died on 2/25/25. Preceded in death by her husband John (Jack), and daughter Deborah (Paul) Makousky and her parents. She is survived by daughter, Linda (Francis) Larson, son John Murphy III, grandchildren, Colleen (Jeff Glander) Larson, Kaitlyn Makousky and sister Judy Hagen. Memorial on Saturday, 6/28/25, 11:30 AM...
Kay Louise Ornberg
Feb 24, 2025
Kay Louise Ornberg Kay was born in Fargo, ND; the first born of Arthur and Frances Jensen. Kay graduated from Central High School and Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, with a degree in Art and English. She married Paul Clinton Ornberg and they raised two daughters in a home that was designed by Kay, in Fargo, ND, later moved to...
Frederick Wallace Quam
Feb 24, 2025
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4949120 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/ND7YKZDY4TKWS58J Frederick W. Quam, the “oldest man in North Dakota”, was born on 10/2/1916 in Fargo, North Dakota to Walter and Bess (Anderson) Quam. He attended Roosevelt Elementary school and graduated from Fargo Central High School. During his early years he spent summers at his grandparents’ farm and worked at several of his uncles’ farms,...
Judith Lee Mahlstedt
Feb 24, 2025
Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/ZY84TR53Y655RBHY Judith Lee Mahlstedt passed away on Monday, February 24th, 2025, in Breckenridge, MN in the loving company of family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Ernest Sterling and Ruby (Peterson) Palmerton, of Rapid City, SD. She is survived by Steve Mahlstedt, husband of 58 years; son Scott (Tracey) Mahlstedt; daughter Heather (Chris) Evenson, daughter...
Donald Gene Schmidt
Feb 21, 2025
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4952051 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/HCKXR8KQHBWGMH4F Don also loved slow-pitch softball and golfing. He was a pitcher for Piggly Wiggly Class A State Champions and was happy golfing anytime, anywhere. Later on Don was involved with antique collecting. He traveled around the country doing flea markets with Marlys, selling, buying, and collecting antiques. He stopped going to flea markets and...
Mark W Schumm
Feb 20, 2025
Mark Schumm, 93, Fargo, North Dakota died on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Bethany Retirement Living.
Sharla Rae Gahner
Feb 16, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4929090 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/G2G32X43HJ245Y74 Sharla R. Gahner died on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND surrounded by her family. Sharla R. Gahner (Fisher) was born on November 30, 1962, the daughter of Lynn and Frances Fisher (Peplinski) in Jamestown, ND. She grew up in the Jamestown and Montpelier area and attended Jamestown High School....
Margaret (Peggy) Armstrong-Law
Feb 15, 2025
On February 15, 2025, Margaret (Peggy) Armstrong-Law passed away peacefully at age 94, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born in Fargo, N.D, on January 21, 1931, to Theron and Besse Armstrong. She graduated from Fargo Central High School and earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from NDSU, completing further studies at the Principals' Center at Harvard University (London), Principals Training...
Jack Keith Westby
Feb 14, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4934458 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/C65X8L26MLRMRNNG In loving memory of Jackie Keith Westby - our rock and leader of the band - who passed away February 14th, 2025. Jack was born to Kermit and Genevieve (Haarstad) Westby on September 20th, 1955. He spent his early years in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, attending Pelican Rapids High School, where he was active in...
Myrtis Rae Clark
Feb 13, 2025
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4928937 Prayer Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4934429 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/DS6HKY6WY2HNGXDK Myrtis Rae Clark passed away peacefully at Little Hospice in Edina, MN on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was 88. Myrtis touched many with her warm, beautiful smile and humorous personality. We were all blessed to know someone so selfless, kind and loving. Her everlasting faith in Jesus Christ, her savior,...
Gary Lee Kvittum
Feb 12, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4934417 Gary Lee Kvittum, 82, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on February 12th. Gary was born April 22nd, 1942 in Fargo, ND, the son of Elmer Kvittum and Adeline (Malstrom) Kvittum. Gary graduated from Moorhead High School in 1960, then attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN before enlisting in the Army National...
Stephen Allen Kotaska
Feb 12, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4957462 Stephen Allen Kotaska of Fargo, ND passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Stephen was born on May 26, 1962 in Park River, ND to James and Pearl Kotaska. Stephen grew up in Fairdale, ND where his parents owned and operated the Fairdale meat locker called J & P meats. Stephen...
Marjorie Rinde Haggart
Feb 11, 2025
Haggart, Marjorie Alice Rinde Marge died February 11, 2025, after a fall in early January 2025. She was 97. She was born to Ethel (Miller) and Nicholas Rinde in 1927. “Margie” was in glee club and a cheerleader at Hoople High School, in Hoople, ND. She went on to graduate from UND in English but was not hired as a...
Roxane Marie Myhra
Feb 11, 2025
Memorial Service: https://youtube.com/live/U_5nbnTXxp0?feature=share Roxane Myhra, 68, passed away on February 11, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND with family by her side. Roxane Marie Olson was born on April 26, 1956 at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA to parents Harley and Lois (Hulst) Olson. Roxane spent her early years on Minnesota's Iron Range before moving to Roseau,...
Bradley Allan Strom
Feb 10, 2025
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4928614 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/C994RDWMY2T98PDB Bradley Allan Strom, 65, peacefully entered his eternal rest on February 10, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, surrounded by the love of his family. Brad was born January 26, 1960 in Moorhead, MN to Arne and JoAnn Strom and graduated in 1978 from Moorhead High School. Brad continued to play league baseball...
Justin Anthony Hagen
Mar 5, 2025
It is with great sadness to announce that Justin Anthony Hagen passed away on March 5, 2025. He was 39 years old. He left behind his mother, Vicki Hagen; father, John Hoover; daughter, Kylee Hagen; brothers, Justin Woodworth and Junior Brown; as well as uncles and cousins. Justin, AKA Lil Man, loved the outdoors, traveling and dirt biking. He had...
Bryan Michael Grob
Mar 4, 2025
Bryan Grob, 47, Fargo, North Dakota died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Sanford Medical Center.
Bruce K Wright
Mar 2, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4972444 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/872DR32BWWLCGX2S Bruce Wright of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away on March 2, 2025. He was born on June 23, 1958, in Moorhead, Minnesota to Kathryn and Nelson Wright. Bruce began his IT career at Computer Land in Fargo and also worked at Great Plains and Microsoft. Bruce is survived by his two children, Karly Wright...
Allen Martin Beaton
Mar 1, 2025
Allen M. Beaton, 75, Fargo, North Dakota died March 1, 2025 in a Phoenix Hospital. Al was born March 15, 1949, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to James and Esther Beaton. He graduated from Central High School in 1967 and joined the U.S Navy in 1969. In 1972 he qualified in submarines and served on the USS Trout (SS-566) until...
Jennifer Rae Olson
Feb 25, 2025
Jennifer Rae Olson passed away peacefully at her home at 1635 on the afternoon of February 25. Jennifer was born to Luther and Jean (Hamre) Olson on July 10, 1948 in Fargo. She was baptized at First Lutheran in Fargo in the fall of 1948. Jennifer began school in Fargo at the Pilot School in 1954. From the age of...
Helen May Murphy
Feb 25, 2025
Loving Mother, Grandmother, Age 84, of Fargo, ND (formerly of Woodbury MN, died on 2/25/25. Preceded in death by her husband John (Jack), and daughter Deborah (Paul) Makousky and her parents. She is survived by daughter, Linda (Francis) Larson, son John Murphy III, grandchildren, Colleen (Jeff Glander) Larson, Kaitlyn Makousky and sister Judy Hagen. Memorial on Saturday, 6/28/25, 11:30 AM...
Kay Louise Ornberg
Feb 24, 2025
Kay Louise Ornberg Kay was born in Fargo, ND; the first born of Arthur and Frances Jensen. Kay graduated from Central High School and Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, with a degree in Art and English. She married Paul Clinton Ornberg and they raised two daughters in a home that was designed by Kay, in Fargo, ND, later moved to...
Frederick Wallace Quam
Feb 24, 2025
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4949120 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/ND7YKZDY4TKWS58J Frederick W. Quam, the “oldest man in North Dakota”, was born on 10/2/1916 in Fargo, North Dakota to Walter and Bess (Anderson) Quam. He attended Roosevelt Elementary school and graduated from Fargo Central High School. During his early years he spent summers at his grandparents’ farm and worked at several of his uncles’ farms,...
Judith Lee Mahlstedt
Feb 24, 2025
Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/ZY84TR53Y655RBHY Judith Lee Mahlstedt passed away on Monday, February 24th, 2025, in Breckenridge, MN in the loving company of family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Ernest Sterling and Ruby (Peterson) Palmerton, of Rapid City, SD. She is survived by Steve Mahlstedt, husband of 58 years; son Scott (Tracey) Mahlstedt; daughter Heather (Chris) Evenson, daughter...
Donald Gene Schmidt
Feb 21, 2025
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4952051 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/HCKXR8KQHBWGMH4F Don also loved slow-pitch softball and golfing. He was a pitcher for Piggly Wiggly Class A State Champions and was happy golfing anytime, anywhere. Later on Don was involved with antique collecting. He traveled around the country doing flea markets with Marlys, selling, buying, and collecting antiques. He stopped going to flea markets and...
Mark W Schumm
Feb 20, 2025
Mark Schumm, 93, Fargo, North Dakota died on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Bethany Retirement Living.
Sharla Rae Gahner
Feb 16, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4929090 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/G2G32X43HJ245Y74 Sharla R. Gahner died on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND surrounded by her family. Sharla R. Gahner (Fisher) was born on November 30, 1962, the daughter of Lynn and Frances Fisher (Peplinski) in Jamestown, ND. She grew up in the Jamestown and Montpelier area and attended Jamestown High School....
Margaret (Peggy) Armstrong-Law
Feb 15, 2025
On February 15, 2025, Margaret (Peggy) Armstrong-Law passed away peacefully at age 94, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born in Fargo, N.D, on January 21, 1931, to Theron and Besse Armstrong. She graduated from Fargo Central High School and earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from NDSU, completing further studies at the Principals' Center at Harvard University (London), Principals Training...
Jack Keith Westby
Feb 14, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4934458 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/C65X8L26MLRMRNNG In loving memory of Jackie Keith Westby - our rock and leader of the band - who passed away February 14th, 2025. Jack was born to Kermit and Genevieve (Haarstad) Westby on September 20th, 1955. He spent his early years in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, attending Pelican Rapids High School, where he was active in...
Myrtis Rae Clark
Feb 13, 2025
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4928937 Prayer Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4934429 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/DS6HKY6WY2HNGXDK Myrtis Rae Clark passed away peacefully at Little Hospice in Edina, MN on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was 88. Myrtis touched many with her warm, beautiful smile and humorous personality. We were all blessed to know someone so selfless, kind and loving. Her everlasting faith in Jesus Christ, her savior,...
Gary Lee Kvittum
Feb 12, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4934417 Gary Lee Kvittum, 82, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on February 12th. Gary was born April 22nd, 1942 in Fargo, ND, the son of Elmer Kvittum and Adeline (Malstrom) Kvittum. Gary graduated from Moorhead High School in 1960, then attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN before enlisting in the Army National...
Stephen Allen Kotaska
Feb 12, 2025
Memorial Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4957462 Stephen Allen Kotaska of Fargo, ND passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Stephen was born on May 26, 1962 in Park River, ND to James and Pearl Kotaska. Stephen grew up in Fairdale, ND where his parents owned and operated the Fairdale meat locker called J & P meats. Stephen...
Marjorie Rinde Haggart
Feb 11, 2025
Haggart, Marjorie Alice Rinde Marge died February 11, 2025, after a fall in early January 2025. She was 97. She was born to Ethel (Miller) and Nicholas Rinde in 1927. “Margie” was in glee club and a cheerleader at Hoople High School, in Hoople, ND. She went on to graduate from UND in English but was not hired as a...
Roxane Marie Myhra
Feb 11, 2025
Memorial Service: https://youtube.com/live/U_5nbnTXxp0?feature=share Roxane Myhra, 68, passed away on February 11, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND with family by her side. Roxane Marie Olson was born on April 26, 1956 at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA to parents Harley and Lois (Hulst) Olson. Roxane spent her early years on Minnesota's Iron Range before moving to Roseau,...
Bradley Allan Strom
Feb 10, 2025
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/event/4928614 Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/C994RDWMY2T98PDB Bradley Allan Strom, 65, peacefully entered his eternal rest on February 10, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, surrounded by the love of his family. Brad was born January 26, 1960 in Moorhead, MN to Arne and JoAnn Strom and graduated in 1978 from Moorhead High School. Brad continued to play league baseball...
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