Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Richard Earl Leker
Nov 16, 2020
Richard Earl Leker, 88, Fargo, ND, died November 16, 2020, at his home in Pioneer House. Richard (Dick) Leker was born March 26, 1932, near Irwin, Missouri, to Carol and George Leker. On November 23, 1960, he married Mary Weishaar. Mary passed away on January 11, 2017. They lived in Atchison, KS; Durango, CO; Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE, Grand Forks,...
Patricia "Patty" Lynne Vacha
Nov 15, 2020
Patty's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/479643678 Patty's Tribute video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/72F5XSDKN7FX3KXD Patricia Lynne Vacha, 69, Fargo, North Dakota, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Bethany on University in Fargo. She was born on December 2, 1950, in Anaconda, Montana, to John and Lorraine (Gunderson) Kramvik. She graduated from Moorhead High School in 1968. On...
Michael Maurice Casler
Nov 15, 2020
Michael M. Casler, 63, passed away on November 15, 2020, after a 10-year long battle with cancer, his loving family by his side. Mike was born on March 28, 1957, to Maurice and Dorothy (Magnuson) Casler in Fargo, ND. He was educated in the Fargo Public School system, and at 14, he was honored to be a United States Page,...
Donald James Longie
Nov 14, 2020
Donald J. "Don" Longie passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2020. He was 85 years old. Don was born May 24, 1935 in Fort Totten, ND to Arthur and Margurite Longie and raised in Tokio. The youngest of nine, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was active in sports all throughout his childhood. After graduation Don enlisted in the...
Virgil Glenn Ellingson
Nov 14, 2020
Virgil's service can be viewed here at 2pm, Tuesday November 17: https://vimeo.com/47964416 Virgil's Tribute Video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/QPP3TBY2XXRGGWTY Virgil Glenn Ellingson, 82, of Lisbon, ND, passed away November 14, 2020, surrounded by his family. Virgil was born June 7, 1938, to Kyle and Louise (Padden) Ellingson and is one of eight children. Virgil attended school in Euclid, Minnesota...
Katherine "Kathy" Hannestad
Nov 11, 2020
Katherine's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/481884811 Katherine Myra “Kathy” (Johnson) Hannestad, born in Cooperstown, ND to Paul and S. Martha Johnson on September 24, 1934, died in Fargo at Bethany Retirement Living on 42nd on November 11, 2020 under the care of Hospice and the Bethany caring staff. Growing up in Cooperstown was ideal – Kathy enjoyed the one...
Joshua Allen Fenster
Nov 7, 2020
Joshua's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/477367843 Joshua Allen Fenster, 37, of Valley City, ND, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 in the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Joshua was born February 22, 1983, in Bismarck, ND to Rodger and Rebecca Fenster. He attended the University of North Dakota, graduating with a degree in Anthropology. In his first...
Barbara Lorraine Smith
Nov 7, 2020
Barbara's service can be viewed here: https://boxcast.tv/view/barbara-smith-service-xikapwg7apualgjm1d3h Barbara's Tribute Video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/6MHGX4NRGT7P98PY Barbara Smith, age 68 of West Fargo, went by many names: Bubba, Bubbs, Barbara Jean, Mona, Ma and Grandma. Perhaps the most famous of which was “Piano Barb”. For over 40 years, Barb was the friendly neighborhood piano teacher. She adored working with her students,...
Lois Ann Belling
Nov 7, 2020
Lois A. Belling, 87, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Fargo, North Dakota. Lois was born on November 8, 1932, to Henry and Opal Brandt and was raised in Minnesota. Lois loved to read and do crosswords; she had a quick wit and a great sense of humor. She was a smart lady...
Richard Donald Heiser
Nov 5, 2020
Richard Donald Heiser Dec. 15, 1937- Nov. 5, 2020 Richard Donald Heiser passed away peacefully at Bethany Homes Fargo, ND with his wife Shirley, daughter Rhonda Tolbert and son-in-law, Jon Tolbert by his side. Richard was born in Manning, ND to Michael and Emma (Roller) Heiser. He attended school and graduated high school at St. Catherine High School, Valley City,...
Patricia Marie Hanson
Nov 5, 2020
Patricia Marie Hanson, 73, Fargo, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, on November 5, 2020. Patricia was born January 20, 1947 to Pearl (Burquam) and Vernon Olson in Grafton, ND. She was raised in Grafton and attended Grafton High School with her six siblings. She was named Ms. Congeniality because of her great personality. Pat moved...
Clarence W. Heinrich
Nov 3, 2020
Clarence's Graveside Service can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/476360381 Clarence W. Heinrich, 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the Fargo VA Hospital. Clarence was born on March 7, 1930, to John and Caroline (Reister) Heinrich. He attended country schools then school in Medina, ND. He then continued to work at his family farm. He entered the Army in...
Donald Johnson
Nov 3, 2020
Don’s service will be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/478542043 Donald Johnson, of Fargo, ND (90) died on November 3, 2020 at Bethany on 42nd, Fargo, ND, with his wife, Dorothy, by his side. Don was born in Clearbrook, MN to Tallack and Sylvia (Sorenson) Johnson on March 16, 1930. He graduated from Clearbrook High School in 1948. He served one year in...
Joyce Marie Monson
Nov 2, 2020
Joyce's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/477159148 Joyce M. Monson, 88, Fargo, North Dakota, was called to her heavenly home on November 2, 2020. Joyce Marie Hanson, daughter of Herman and Clara (Enemark) Hanson, was born February 27, 1932, in Clearwater County near Dalton, Minnesota. She grew up and went to school in that area, graduating from Fergus Falls High...
Cynthia Lynette Bernard
Nov 2, 2020
Cynthia Bernard, 46, Fargo, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Sanford Broadway Medical Center.
Sandra Ann Bilstad
Nov 1, 2020
Sandra Ann Bilstad, 72, Fargo, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020. Sandra was born June 12, 1948, at the Copley Memorial Hospital in Morrisville, Vermont. She was born to Elroy & Carol Mansfield of Stowe, VT. She grew up in Stowe, VT & New Haven, CT. She graduated from Hillhouse High School in 1966 in New Haven, CT, going on...
Terry Richard Bladholm
Nov 1, 2020
Terry's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/event/1188014 A heart of gold stopped beating last Sunday at a time when the world needs more of that attribute. We are diminished by his passing. Many businesses or institutions feel obligated to post their “core values” or “mission statement” since that is the recent fad. Terry Bladholm lived his 88 years based upon...
Richard Ardyn Smith
Nov 1, 2020
Richard Ardyn Smith, 74, Fargo, ND, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, surrounded by his family. Richard was born to Lyle and Myrtle Smith on May 14, 1946 in Sisseton, SD. He moved to Fargo for grades 5 and 6, then to Grandin, ND for grades 7 and 8, finally returning back to Fargo where...
Michael Frances Griffin
Oct 27, 2020
Michael F. Griffin, 83, of Fargo, ND, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. A full obituary will be posted. No services are scheduled at this time.
Gerald "Jerry" Scott Weinkauf
Oct 26, 2020
Jerry Weinkauf, 54, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home in Fargo. Jerry was born and raised in Fargo. He graduated from Fargo North High School where he played hockey. After high school, Jerry played fastpitch softball with his friends for many years. Jerry is survived by siblings, Doug, Becky, and Lori; and many...
Richard Earl Leker
Nov 16, 2020
Richard Earl Leker, 88, Fargo, ND, died November 16, 2020, at his home in Pioneer House. Richard (Dick) Leker was born March 26, 1932, near Irwin, Missouri, to Carol and George Leker. On November 23, 1960, he married Mary Weishaar. Mary passed away on January 11, 2017. They lived in Atchison, KS; Durango, CO; Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE, Grand Forks,...
Patricia "Patty" Lynne Vacha
Nov 15, 2020
Patty's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/479643678 Patty's Tribute video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/72F5XSDKN7FX3KXD Patricia Lynne Vacha, 69, Fargo, North Dakota, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Bethany on University in Fargo. She was born on December 2, 1950, in Anaconda, Montana, to John and Lorraine (Gunderson) Kramvik. She graduated from Moorhead High School in 1968. On...
Michael Maurice Casler
Nov 15, 2020
Michael M. Casler, 63, passed away on November 15, 2020, after a 10-year long battle with cancer, his loving family by his side. Mike was born on March 28, 1957, to Maurice and Dorothy (Magnuson) Casler in Fargo, ND. He was educated in the Fargo Public School system, and at 14, he was honored to be a United States Page,...
Donald James Longie
Nov 14, 2020
Donald J. "Don" Longie passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2020. He was 85 years old. Don was born May 24, 1935 in Fort Totten, ND to Arthur and Margurite Longie and raised in Tokio. The youngest of nine, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was active in sports all throughout his childhood. After graduation Don enlisted in the...
Virgil Glenn Ellingson
Nov 14, 2020
Virgil's service can be viewed here at 2pm, Tuesday November 17: https://vimeo.com/47964416 Virgil's Tribute Video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/QPP3TBY2XXRGGWTY Virgil Glenn Ellingson, 82, of Lisbon, ND, passed away November 14, 2020, surrounded by his family. Virgil was born June 7, 1938, to Kyle and Louise (Padden) Ellingson and is one of eight children. Virgil attended school in Euclid, Minnesota...
Katherine "Kathy" Hannestad
Nov 11, 2020
Katherine's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/481884811 Katherine Myra “Kathy” (Johnson) Hannestad, born in Cooperstown, ND to Paul and S. Martha Johnson on September 24, 1934, died in Fargo at Bethany Retirement Living on 42nd on November 11, 2020 under the care of Hospice and the Bethany caring staff. Growing up in Cooperstown was ideal – Kathy enjoyed the one...
Joshua Allen Fenster
Nov 7, 2020
Joshua's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/477367843 Joshua Allen Fenster, 37, of Valley City, ND, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 in the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Joshua was born February 22, 1983, in Bismarck, ND to Rodger and Rebecca Fenster. He attended the University of North Dakota, graduating with a degree in Anthropology. In his first...
Barbara Lorraine Smith
Nov 7, 2020
Barbara's service can be viewed here: https://boxcast.tv/view/barbara-smith-service-xikapwg7apualgjm1d3h Barbara's Tribute Video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/6MHGX4NRGT7P98PY Barbara Smith, age 68 of West Fargo, went by many names: Bubba, Bubbs, Barbara Jean, Mona, Ma and Grandma. Perhaps the most famous of which was “Piano Barb”. For over 40 years, Barb was the friendly neighborhood piano teacher. She adored working with her students,...
Lois Ann Belling
Nov 7, 2020
Lois A. Belling, 87, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Fargo, North Dakota. Lois was born on November 8, 1932, to Henry and Opal Brandt and was raised in Minnesota. Lois loved to read and do crosswords; she had a quick wit and a great sense of humor. She was a smart lady...
Richard Donald Heiser
Nov 5, 2020
Richard Donald Heiser Dec. 15, 1937- Nov. 5, 2020 Richard Donald Heiser passed away peacefully at Bethany Homes Fargo, ND with his wife Shirley, daughter Rhonda Tolbert and son-in-law, Jon Tolbert by his side. Richard was born in Manning, ND to Michael and Emma (Roller) Heiser. He attended school and graduated high school at St. Catherine High School, Valley City,...
Patricia Marie Hanson
Nov 5, 2020
Patricia Marie Hanson, 73, Fargo, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, on November 5, 2020. Patricia was born January 20, 1947 to Pearl (Burquam) and Vernon Olson in Grafton, ND. She was raised in Grafton and attended Grafton High School with her six siblings. She was named Ms. Congeniality because of her great personality. Pat moved...
Clarence W. Heinrich
Nov 3, 2020
Clarence's Graveside Service can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/476360381 Clarence W. Heinrich, 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the Fargo VA Hospital. Clarence was born on March 7, 1930, to John and Caroline (Reister) Heinrich. He attended country schools then school in Medina, ND. He then continued to work at his family farm. He entered the Army in...
Donald Johnson
Nov 3, 2020
Don’s service will be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/478542043 Donald Johnson, of Fargo, ND (90) died on November 3, 2020 at Bethany on 42nd, Fargo, ND, with his wife, Dorothy, by his side. Don was born in Clearbrook, MN to Tallack and Sylvia (Sorenson) Johnson on March 16, 1930. He graduated from Clearbrook High School in 1948. He served one year in...
Joyce Marie Monson
Nov 2, 2020
Joyce's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/477159148 Joyce M. Monson, 88, Fargo, North Dakota, was called to her heavenly home on November 2, 2020. Joyce Marie Hanson, daughter of Herman and Clara (Enemark) Hanson, was born February 27, 1932, in Clearwater County near Dalton, Minnesota. She grew up and went to school in that area, graduating from Fergus Falls High...
Cynthia Lynette Bernard
Nov 2, 2020
Cynthia Bernard, 46, Fargo, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Sanford Broadway Medical Center.
Sandra Ann Bilstad
Nov 1, 2020
Sandra Ann Bilstad, 72, Fargo, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020. Sandra was born June 12, 1948, at the Copley Memorial Hospital in Morrisville, Vermont. She was born to Elroy & Carol Mansfield of Stowe, VT. She grew up in Stowe, VT & New Haven, CT. She graduated from Hillhouse High School in 1966 in New Haven, CT, going on...
Terry Richard Bladholm
Nov 1, 2020
Terry's service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/event/1188014 A heart of gold stopped beating last Sunday at a time when the world needs more of that attribute. We are diminished by his passing. Many businesses or institutions feel obligated to post their “core values” or “mission statement” since that is the recent fad. Terry Bladholm lived his 88 years based upon...
Richard Ardyn Smith
Nov 1, 2020
Richard Ardyn Smith, 74, Fargo, ND, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, surrounded by his family. Richard was born to Lyle and Myrtle Smith on May 14, 1946 in Sisseton, SD. He moved to Fargo for grades 5 and 6, then to Grandin, ND for grades 7 and 8, finally returning back to Fargo where...
Michael Frances Griffin
Oct 27, 2020
Michael F. Griffin, 83, of Fargo, ND, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. A full obituary will be posted. No services are scheduled at this time.
Gerald "Jerry" Scott Weinkauf
Oct 26, 2020
Jerry Weinkauf, 54, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home in Fargo. Jerry was born and raised in Fargo. He graduated from Fargo North High School where he played hockey. After high school, Jerry played fastpitch softball with his friends for many years. Jerry is survived by siblings, Doug, Becky, and Lori; and many...
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